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The Worst Episodes of The Madison

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The Clyburns uproot their comfortable New York City lives to the wild, untamed beauty of Montana's Madison River Valley on a search for connection.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Madison Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    9.1/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    The Clyburns uproot their lives to the wilds of Montana.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  2. The Madison Season 1 Episode 5 - No Name and a New Dream
    9.4/10(5 votes)

    #2 - No Name and a New Dream

    S1:E5

    Stacy returns to New York and faces the weight of her grief.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  3. The Madison Season 1 Episode 2 - Let the Land Hold Me
    9.6/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Let the Land Hold Me

    S1:E2

    A neighbor's kindness guides Stacy towards a bold choice.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  4. The Madison Season 1 Episode 3 - Watch Her Fall
    9.7/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Watch Her Fall

    S1:E3

    Stacy confronts Abigail about her future, triggering a roadside reckoning.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  5. The Madison Season 1 Episode 6 - I Give Me Permission
    9.7/10(6 votes)

    #5 - I Give Me Permission

    S1:E6

    Therapy forces Stacy to finally face her grief.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  6. The Madison Season 1 Episode 4 - Tomorrow Is Goodbye
    9.8/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Tomorrow Is Goodbye

    S1:E4

    The family finds unexpected moments of joy in the Montana wild.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "The Madison". It scored 9.1/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on 3/14/2026. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "No Name and a New Dream".