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The Worst Episodes of The Institute

When 14 year old genius Luke Ellis is kidnapped, he awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same...

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  1. Background image for Shots for Dots
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Shots for Dots

    S1:E2

    Luke bonds with the other Front Half residents, begins plotting his escape. Meanwhile, Ms. Sigsby manages the fallout from a security breach. In town, Tim begins to look into The Institute, only to find himself caught up in a high-stakes standoff.

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    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Box
    7.7/10(5 votes)

    #2 - The Box

    S1:E4

    As Luke's tests intensify, a new arrival causes problems for Sigsby; Tim isn't buying the official story about what happened to Annie.

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    Director:Brad Turner
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Graduation
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Graduation

    S1:E3

    Luke begins to plan his escape while Sigsby is distracted trying to expose Stackhouse's disloyalty. Meanwhile, Tim loses a friend.

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    Director:Brad Turner
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Back Half
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Back Half

    S1:E5

    Sigsby tricks Luke into confirming he's TP, forcing him to move up his escape attempt; Tim's suspicions put him on the Institute's radar.

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    Director:Jeff Renfroe
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for The Boy
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #5 - The Boy

    S1:E1

    Luke Ellis wakes up at The Institute, a facility that abducts teenagers with psychic powers. Ms. Sigsby, the place's charismatic director, claims they're saving the world. Meanwhile, Tim Jamieson hides from his haunted past as a small-town night knocker.

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    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Shots for Dots" is the worst rated episode of "The Institute". It scored 7.6/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Jack Bender and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/13/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Box".