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The Worst Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale

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The Worst Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale

Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.

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  1. Background image for Promotion
    5.4/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Promotion

    S6:E4

    June disrupts the rebel's plans. Commander Lawrence gains power and influence

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    5.5/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Devotion

    S6:E3

    June struggles to save her loved ones. Commander Lawrence welcomes diplomats to New Bethlehem. Aunt Lydia searches for Janine.

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    5.7/10(15 votes)

    #3 - The Handmaid's Tale

    S6:E10

    June reflects on her experiences in Gilead and decides what to do next.

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  4. Background image for Exile
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Exile

    S6:E2

    June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks sanctuary. Luke and Moira take a big risk.

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    Writer:J. Holtham
  5. Background image for Surprise
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Surprise

    S6:E6

    June hides in an unexpected place.

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    Director:Natalia Leite
    Writer:Aly Monroe
  6. Background image for Shattered
    5.8/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Shattered

    S6:E7

    After a shocking revelation, June spirals. Serena plans for a prestigious future.

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  8. Background image for Execution
    5.9/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Execution

    S6:E9

    June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels.

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  9. Background image for Janine
    6.0/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Janine

    S6:E5

    June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices.

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  10. Background image for Exodus
    6.1/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Exodus

    S6:E8

    June and Moira execute their dangerous plan. Serena makes a big commitment.

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    Director:Daina Reid
  11. Background image for Heroic
    6.4/10(5.5k votes)

    #10 - Heroic

    S3:E9

    Confined in a hospital, June’s sanity begins to fray. An encounter with Serena Joy forces June to reassess her recent actions.

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  12. Background image for Allegiance
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Allegiance

    S5:E9

    June and Luke prepare for a rescue mission. Serena tries new tactics with her oppressive hosts. Lawrence makes a surprising proposal to elevate his status.

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  13. Background image for Train
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    #12 - Train

    S6:E1

    June and Serena's journey takes an unexpected turn. Moira makes a bold decision. Nick deals with a powerful visitor.

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  14. Background image for Dear Offred
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Dear Offred

    S5:E4

    June fights her need for violent revenge as Serena settles into her new role in Toronto. Rattled by Janine, Aunt Lydia makes a surprising suggestion to Lawrence.

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  15. Background image for Fairytale
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Fairytale

    S5:E5

    June and Luke embark on a dangerous quest. Serena gets to know her new hosts.

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    Director:Eva Vives
    Writer:J. Holtham
  16. Background image for Under His Eye
    7.3/10(3.7k votes)

    #15 - Under His Eye

    S3:E7

    June escalates her risky efforts to find Hannah. Emily must face her past crimes as the ongoing international diplomatic crisis becomes more complicated.

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  17. Background image for No Man's Land
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #16 - No Man's Land

    S5:E7

    June and Serena find themselves in a desperate situation.

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  18. Background image for Birth Day
    7.4/10(75 votes)

    #17 - Birth Day

    S1:E2

    Offred and her fellow Handmaids assist with the delivery of Janine’s baby, prompting Offred to recall her own daughter’s birth. Offred draws closer to Ofglen while dreading a secret meeting with the Commander.

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  19. Background image for Vows
    7.5/10(3.3k votes)

    #18 - Vows

    S4:E6

    After a shocking reunion with a dear friend, June contemplates the possibility of freedom, and confronts the unfulfilled promises she’s made to herself and to Luke.

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  20. Background image for Jezebels
    7.6/10(59 votes)

    #19 - Jezebels

    S1:E8

    The Commander surprises Offred with a secret adventure in Gilead. Nick’s troubled past leads to his recruitment by the Sons of Jacob.

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  21. Background image for Mary and Martha
    7.6/10(4.0k votes)

    #20 - Mary and Martha

    S3:E2

    June helps Marthas with a dangerous task while navigating a relationship with her pious and untrustworthy new walking partner. Emily and Luke struggle with their altered circumstances.

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    Director:Mike Barker
  22. Background image for Unfit
    7.6/10(3.9k votes)

    #21 - Unfit

    S3:E8

    June and the rest of the Handmaids shun Ofmatthew, and both are pushed to their limit at the hands of Aunt Lydia. Aunt Lydia reflects on her life and relationships before the rise of Gilead.

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    Director:Mike Barker
  23. Background image for Border
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Border

    S5:E3

    June and Moira join a rebel outpost. As a pregnant widow, Serena tries to restore her status. Aunt Lydia questions her strict methods of dealing with Handmaids.

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    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Faithful
    7.7/10(69 votes)

    #23 - Faithful

    S1:E5

    Serena Joy makes Offred a surprising proposition. Offred remembers the unconventional beginnings of her relationship with her husband.

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  25. Background image for Milk
    7.7/10(3.1k votes)

    #24 - Milk

    S4:E4

    June takes a harrowing journey with Janine, trying to escape Gilead, as Janine remembers a stressful experience in her past. In Toronto, Serena tries to manipulate Rita, who seeks advice from Moira.

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  26. Background image for Motherland
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Motherland

    S5:E8

    June considers a tempting but risky offer from a surprise visitor. Serena hits rock bottom and searches for allies.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Promotion" is the worst rated episode of "The Handmaid's Tale". It scored 5.4/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Natalia Leite and written by Jacey Heldrich, it aired on 4/15/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Devotion".