The Worst Episodes of The First
Every episode of The First ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The First!
Follow the first human mission to Mars, exploring the challenges of taking the first steps toward interplanetary colonization. The story focuses not only on the astronauts, but also on their families and loved ones, as well as the ground team on Earth.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The First" is "Cycles", rated 6.5/10 from 357 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Cycles" aired on 9/14/2018 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Where Life Is".
6.5/10 357 votes#1 - Cycles
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/14/2018
Kayla and Tom find themselves at odds when faced with a difficult decision. A problem arises with the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) that may jeopardize the crew’s safety. Aiko hosts a dinner party to celebrate Sadie and Ollie’s wedding anniversary.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.6/10 312 votes#2 - Where Life Is
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/14/2018
Sadie and Ollie’s marriage is tested. Laz works with the engineers as pressure builds to find a solution to the MAV malfunction. Tom and Ellen grow closer.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/10 304 votes#3 - Collisions
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/14/2018
Laz attempts to sway an influential reporter who is critical of the Mars program. Aiko and Eitan test a solution to the MAV problem. An incident with Denise forces Tom to reconsider his priorities.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/10 291 votes#4 - The Choice
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/14/2018
Tom and the Providence crew must make a choice with potentially life-threatening consequences. Matteo wrestles with his past. Tom and Denise must deal with unfinished business.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/10 391 votes#5 - What’s Needed
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/14/2018
With the mission in danger of being shut down, the Vista team travels to Washington to testify before Congress. Meanwhile, the Castillo family pursues their lawsuit against Vista. Tom and his daughter Denise work to repair their relationship.
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Writer: Beau Willimon
7.0/10 357 votes#6 - Two Portraits
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/14/2018
Denise confronts her turbulent upbringing as she paints a portrait of her late mother, revisiting a lifetime of joy and trauma.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10 607 votes#7 - Separation
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2018
On launch day, Vista CEO Laz Ingram and the Providence crew count down to the first manned mission to Mars. Former mission commander Tom Hagerty watches from home. After an intense day he is confronted by an unexpected visitor.
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 324 votes#8 - Near and Far
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/14/2018
The members of Providence 2 gear up for their mission on launch day. Laz and Denise must prepare for a new chapter in their lives.
Director: Ariel Kleiman
Writer: Beau Willimon, Francesca Sloane