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The Worst Episodes of The Journalist

Every episode of The Journalist ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Journalist!

A journalist known as the maverick of news media defiantly chases the truth in this series adaptation of the hit movie of the same name.

Genres:DramaCrime
Network:Netflix

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "The Journalist" is "Episode 1", rated 7.1/10 from 47 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Episode 1" aired on 1/13/2022 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.1/10 47 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2022

    Matsuda's editor pulls her off a dead-end corruption investigation to chase down malfeasance involving Eishin Academy. A cover-up begins.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    7.1/10 41 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2022

    Suzuki and his colleagues continue "revising" documents as Matsuda contacts potential sources and Murakami starts surveilling a list of targets.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    7.4/10 34 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/13/2022

    Murakami investigates Matsuda's brother while the fallout from Suzuki's actions increases public interest in the case — and pressure on officials.

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    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    7.4/10 31 votes

    #4 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/13/2022

    Murakami meets with Matsuda in Kohei's hospital room. Mayumi prepares to sue the government, and then asks Matsuda to come with her to meet someone.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    7.6/10 31 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/13/2022

    Matsuda seeks out Kurosaki to try to get more evidence; Murakami is severely reprimanded for digging too deep. Ryo applies for a job at Touto News.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    7.7/10 33 votes

    #6 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/13/2022

    With the announcement of the decision not to prosecute, Tada and his underlings instigate a smear campaign against Matsuda in the tabloids and online.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A