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The Best Episodes of The Lottery

Every episode of The Lottery ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Lottery!

Set in a dystopian future when women have stopped having children, "The Lottery" reveals a world staring down the barrel of impending extinction. Remarkably, 100...
Genres:DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:Lifetime

Best Episodes Summary

"Crystal City" is the best rated episode of "The Lottery". It scored 7.9/10 based on 50 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/17/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "St. Michael".

  • Crystal City
    7.9/1050 votes
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    #1 - Crystal City

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/17/2014

    President Westwood and First Lady, Gabrielle, announce the two hundred lottery finalists and prepare for the opening night reception. Vanessa uncovers a startling truth connected to the kidnapping in China. Things become dangerous as Alison and James get closer to uncovering clues about the fertility crisis. Kyle and his ex-wife Tracy appear in court to fight for custody of Elvis.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • St. Michael
    7.9/1041 votes
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    #2 - St. Michael

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/7/2014

    Alison and James share their theory about the source of the fertility crisis with Vanessa. Separately, Vanessa discovers Darius has some co-conspirators as his plans to take over the Lottery continue to escalate. Kyle is asked to compromise his relationship with Allison by the MayTwos and Gabrielle takes the press behind the scenes of The Lottery as contestants face psychological evaluations.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mr. Torino
    7.7/1035 votes
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    #3 - Mr. Torino

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/21/2014

    Vanessa confronts Darius about his plans and surprises him by trying to subvert them. Meanwhile, Allison and Kyle meet the MayTwos and learn they are funded by a powerful sponsor who can help rescue Elvis and the president learns about Gabrielle's deal with Perry and confronts her about her motives.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sleep Deprived
    7.5/1037 votes
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    #4 - Sleep Deprived

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/24/2014

    As the Lottery contestants acclimate to the pressures of their new lives, Vanessa works against Darius’ methods to control the Lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle meets an unlikely new ally, and Alison’s investigation finally comes to a head.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Truth Be Told
    7.5/1036 votes
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    #5 - Truth Be Told

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/14/2014

    Alison follows up on the evidence James uncovered, but her investigation hits a dead end and Vanessa uncovers Darius' plan to take control of the Lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle discovers the MayTwos' real agenda and Perry tries to help Angela as she struggles in the final round of the Lottery competition.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Greater Good
    7.4/1058 votes
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    #6 - Greater Good

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/3/2014

    Vanessa, Darius, and President Westwood deal with the hostage crisis. Alison and James make a strange discovery after testing Kyle that may lead to more questions than answers. The world reacts to news of the lottery as the U.S. government prepares to open the testing centers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Genie
    7.3/1052 votes
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    #7 - Genie

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/10/2014

    Vanessa has second thoughts about the lottery and consults Darius and the President about shifting the control back to the government. Darius and Vanessa discover the culprit behind the diplomat’s kidnapping and death while Alison and James quarantine Kyle as they dive further into the anomalies found in his blood.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pilot
    7.2/10101 votes
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    #8 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/20/2014

    A dystopian future is driven by a global fertility crisis. In the opener, Dr. Alison Lennon fertilizes 100 eggs and convinces the president to hold a national lottery to see who will carry the prized embryos to term. Unfortunately, a battle over the control of the embryos begins.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rules of the Game
    7.2/1067 votes
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    #9 - Rules of the Game

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/27/2014

    Alison faces the aftermath of her actions; Vanessa, Darius and the president's advisors debate the next steps of the lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle and Elvis seek refuge with an old friend, until Elvis suffers a diabetic attack that puts his life in danger and threatens to expose them.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In Extremis
    7.2/1038 votes
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    #10 - In Extremis

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/28/2014

    The president announces the winners of the Lottery, as the mystery behind the infertility crisis comes to a head.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A