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Brakebills University is a secret institution specializing in magic. There, amidst an unorthodox education of spellcasting, a group of twenty-something friends soon discover that a magical fantasy world they read about as children is all

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Magicians Season 2 Episode 6 - The Cock Barrens
    5.8/10(11 votes)

    #1 - The Cock Barrens

    S2:E6

    Quentin attempts to summon Alice's spirit while Julia and Kady follow leads to rid them of Reynard and his unborn child. In Fillory, Eliot and Margo find that they have enemies from outside their kingdom as well as within.

    Director:Kate Woods
    Writer:Noga Landau

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  2. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 2 - Hotel Spa Potions
    6.2/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Hotel Spa Potions

    S2:E2

    Quentin, Alice, Penny and Margo seek a new weapon; Eliot struggles with being king. Julia and The Beast find an unexpected ally.

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writer:John McNamara

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  3. The Magicians Season 3 Episode 2 - Heroes and Morons
    6.3/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Heroes and Morons

    S3:E2

    Eliot embarks on a quest. Alice runs from a monster. Quentin, Kady, and Josh continue their search for magic.

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writer:John McNamara

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  4. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 6 - Impractical Applications
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Impractical Applications

    S1:E6

    The first-year students face something called "The Trials," a series of unconventional and emotional tests, which result in expulsion from Brakebills for those who fail.

    Director:John Scott
    Writer:Leah Fong

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  5. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 10 - Homecoming
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Homecoming

    S1:E10

    Penny travels to the world of The Neitherlands, and Quentin and Alice work together to save him. Julia joins an eclectic group of magicians.

    Director:Joshua Butler
    Writer:Henry Alonso Myers

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  6. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 1 - Knight of Crowns
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Knight of Crowns

    S2:E1

    In the aftermath of their clash with The Beast, Quentin and his friends scramble for a new plan. Julia and The Beast strike a dangerous deal.

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writer:Sera Gamble

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  7. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 10 - The Girl Who Told Time
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #7 - The Girl Who Told Time

    S2:E10

    Quentin helps Julia with her search; Eliot attempts to win over his people as Margo tries to keep a devastating secret; Penny and Kady become caught between two magical factions.

    Director:Joshua Butler
    Writers:Henry Alonso Myers, Noga Landau

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  8. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 12 - Thirty-Nine Graves
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Thirty-Nine Graves

    S1:E12

    The students wake up to foggy memories and regret after a night of drinking; Penny reminds everyone that their lives depend on getting to The Neitherlands.

    Director:Guy Norman Bee
    Writers:Leah Fong, Henry Alonso Myers

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  9. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 5 - Cheat Day
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Cheat Day

    S2:E5

    Quentin adjusts to his new life; Penny seeks help from an unexpected source; Eliot and Margo contend with the dangers of ruling; Julia and Kady discover another consequence of Reynard’s attack.

    Director:Joshua Butler
    Writer:Mike Moore

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  10. The Magicians Season 3 Episode 3 - The Losses of Magic
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #10 - The Losses of Magic

    S3:E3

    Alice and Quentin visit her parents as Kady and Julia explore new methods to heal Penny.

    Director:James L. Conway
    Writer:Henry Alonso Myers

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  11. The Magicians Season 5 Episode 10 - Purgatory
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Purgatory

    S5:E10

    Margo learns to project. Josh goes to the spa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 7 - The Mayakovsky Circumstance
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #12 - The Mayakovsky Circumstance

    S1:E7

    An uncompromising professor pushes boundaries both in magic and in the personal lives of his first-year students. Meanwhile, Julia must decide whether she's ready to accept help and what that means for her future as a Magician.

    Director:Guy Norman Bee
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 9 - Lesser Evils
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Lesser Evils

    S2:E9

    Quentin nears what could be a dead end to his problem; Eliot risks his life for his kingdom, and Margo makes a costly bargain to protect him; Julia, Kady and Penny find a possible ally.

    Director:Rebecca Johnson
    Writers:John McNamara, Elle Lipson

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  14. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 12 - Ramifications
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Ramifications

    S2:E12

    Julia, Kady and Penny each make sacrifices to finally face Reynard; Quentin and Eliot learn a disturbing truth about Fillory

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writers:David Reed, Christina Strain

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  15. The Magicians Season 3 Episode 1 - The Tales of the Seven Keys
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #15 - The Tales of the Seven Keys

    S3:E1

    Quentin and Julia attempt to bring magic back. Julia explores her small, but significant gift. Eliot and Margo chafe under the fairy occupation. Kady searches for a way to heal Penny.

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writer:Sera Gamble

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  16. The Magicians Season 3 Episode 6 - Do You Like Teeth?
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Do You Like Teeth?

    S3:E6

    Quentin faces his most formidable foe yet; Julia helps Alice with a dangerous endeavor.

    Director:Carol Banker
    Writer:Noga Landau

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  17. The Magicians Season 3 Episode 10 - The Art of the Deal
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #17 - The Art of the Deal

    S3:E10

    Quentin and Alice search the castle for an important object while Julia and Fen work with an enemy.

    Director:Rebecca Johnson
    Writer:Christina Strain

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  18. The Magicians Season 4 Episode 2 - Lost, Found, Fucked
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Lost, Found, Fucked

    S4:E2

    Dean Fogg gets a new suit.

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writer:John McNamara

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  19. The Magicians Season 4 Episode 11 - The 4-1-1
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #19 - The 4-1-1

    S4:E11

    The gang talks to a book. Tick threatens to drink some water.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Magicians Season 5 Episode 1 - Do Something Crazy
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Do Something Crazy

    S5:E1

    Penny and Julia go stargazing. Eliot and Margo forget a sandwich.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Magicians Season 5 Episode 7 - Acting Dean
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Acting Dean

    S5:E7

    While Penny struggles to keep everything at Brakebills under control, Eliot and Margo investigate the stolen gold of the Dark King of Fillory. This leads them to discover a very disturbing secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 1 - Unauthorized Magic
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    #22 - Unauthorized Magic

    S1:E1

    A group of twentysomethings studying magic in New York discover a real-life fantasy world that poses a great threat to humanity in this drama adapted from Lev Grossman’s book series.

    Director:Mike Cahill
    Writers:Sera Gamble, John McNamara

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  23. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 2 - The Source of Magic
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #23 - The Source of Magic

    S1:E2

    The Brakebills students struggle to deal with the aftermath of a catastrophe that befalls the university. Back in Brooklyn, Julia makes her first foray into the mysterious world of Hedge Witches.

    Director:Scott Smith
    Writer:Sera Gamble

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  24. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 3 - Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #24 - Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting

    S1:E3

    Alice ends up risking everything to discover the truth behind her brother's disappearance. Quentin and Julia are involved in a volatile reunion.

    Director:Scott Smith
    Writer:Henry Alonso Myers

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  25. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 11 - Remedial Battle Magic
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    #25 - Remedial Battle Magic

    S1:E11

    Quentin and the others learn battle magic and prepare for a showdown in Fillory. Julia and Kady take on a mission with the Free Traders.

    Director:Amanda Tapping
    Writer:Leah Fong

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Cock Barrens" is the worst rated episode of "The Magicians". It scored 5.8/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Kate Woods and written by Noga Landau, it aired on 3/1/2017. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hotel Spa Potions".