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Follow the gritty exploits of citizen journalist Lee Raybon, a self-proclaimed Tulsa "truthstorian" whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Lowdown Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(661 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    When a strange man from a powerful family dies, citizen journalist Lee Raybon smells a cover-up.

    Director:Sterlin Harjo
    Writer:Sterlin Harjo

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  2. The Lowdown Season 1 Episode 3 - Dinosaur Memories
    7.5/10(468 votes)

    #2 - Dinosaur Memories

    S1:E3

    The mysteries of the lake revealed.

    Director:Sterlin Harjo
    Writer:Scott Teems

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  3. The Lowdown Season 1 Episode 2 - The Devil's Mama
    7.6/10(523 votes)

    #3 - The Devil's Mama

    S1:E2

    Lee's investigation brings new dangers.

    Director:Sterlin Harjo
    Writer:Sneha Koorse

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  4. The Lowdown Season 1 Episode 4 - Short on Cowboys
    7.7/10(416 votes)

    #4 - Short on Cowboys

    S1:E4

    Lee has a wild night with a new friend.

    Director:Macon Blair
    Writer:Duffy Boudreau

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  5. The Lowdown Season 1 Episode 6 - The Old Indian Trick
    7.7/10(369 votes)

    #5 - The Old Indian Trick

    S1:E6

    Lee searches for a street hustler.

    Director:Danis Goulet
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Lowdown Season 1 Episode 5 - This Land?
    7.9/10(412 votes)

    #6 - This Land?

    S1:E5

    Lee spends a day with his worst enemy.

    Director:Macon Blair
    Writer:Olivia Purnell

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  7. The Lowdown Season 1 Episode 7 - Tulsa Turnaround
    8.0/10(359 votes)

    #7 - Tulsa Turnaround

    S1:E7

    Dark forces gather against Lee.

    Director:Danis Goulet
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Lowdown Season 1 Episode 8 - The Sensitive Kind
    8.1/10(377 votes)

    #8 - The Sensitive Kind

    S1:E8

    The truth comes to light…but at what cost?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Liz Blood

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "The Lowdown". It scored 7.5/10 based on 661 votes. Directed by Sterlin Harjo and written by Sterlin Harjo, it aired on 9/23/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dinosaur Memories".