The Worst Episodes of The Magicians
Every episode of The Magicians ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Magicians!
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 too real— and poses grave danger to humanity.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The Magicians" is "The Source of Magic", rated 7.4/10 from 1422 user votes. It was directed by Scott Smith and written by Sera Gamble. "The Source of Magic" aired on 1/25/2016 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting".
7.4/10 1,422 votes#1 - The Source of Magic
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/25/2016
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
7.4/10 1,247 votes#2 - Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/1/2016
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
7.5/10 471 votes#3 - The Balls
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 3/25/2020
Margo sees a purse she hates. Alice writes a letter. We couldn't get Prince.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 1,085 votes#4 - Mendings, Major and Minor
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/15/2016
The students each deal with a personal matter that keeps them from focusing on the upcoming Welter's Tournament.
Director: Bill Eagles
Writer: David Reed
7.6/10 710 votes#5 - Cheat Day
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2017
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
7.6/10 673 votes#6 - The Cock Barrens
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/1/2017
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
7.6/10 399 votes#7 - Magicians Anonymous
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 2/5/2020
Julia lends a book to some lady. Fogg finds a sock.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 1,888 votes#8 - Unauthorized Magic
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/16/2015
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
Writer: Sera Gamble, John McNamara
7.7/10 938 votes#9 - Remedial Battle Magic
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/28/2016
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
7.7/10 777 votes#10 - Hotel Spa Potions
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2017
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
7.7/10 523 votes#11 - Do Something Crazy
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 1/15/2020
Penny and Julia go stargazing. Eliot and Margo forget a sandwich.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 971 votes#12 - Homecoming
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/21/2016
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
7.8/10 873 votes#13 - Knight of Crowns
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2017
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
7.8/10 755 votes#14 - The Flying Forest
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/2017
Quentin and Penny embark on a quest. Margo works on a way to help Eliot. Julia seeks an old friend's help.
Director: Carol Banker
Writer: David Reed
7.8/10 639 votes#15 - The Girl Who Told Time
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/29/2017
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
Writer: Henry Alonso Myers, Noga Landau
7.8/10 1,757 votes#16 - No Better to Be Safe Than Sorry
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 4/17/2019
Quentin and Josh get cake; Quentin reflects on his actions.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 370 votes#17 - Acting Dean
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2020
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 1,100 votes#18 - Impractical Applications
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/22/2016
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
7.9/10 1,103 votes#19 - The Mayakovsky Circumstance
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/29/2016
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: N/A
7.9/10 992 votes#20 - The Strangled Heart
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/7/2016
Brakebills is thrown into chaos when Penny is violently attacked by someone who was considered a friend. Quentin tries to find a connection to the Beast. Julia considers giving up magic for good after entering a rehab facility.
Director: Jan Eliasberg
Writer: David Reed
7.9/10 939 votes#21 - Thirty-Nine Graves
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/4/2016
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
Writer: Leah Fong, Henry Alonso Myers
7.9/10 647 votes#22 - Word As Bond
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/15/2017
Margo feels the pressure of ruling; Julia's friends question her behavior; Quentin faces the repercussions of the deal he made; Penny finds a way to help Kady.
Director: James L. Conway
Writer: Sera Gamble
7.9/10 633 votes#23 - The Rattening
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 4/5/2017
Quentin and Julia undertake a difficult journey; Eliot faces mounting catastrophes in Fillory; Margo attempts to fix the bad deal she made; Penny finds a new ally.
Director: James L. Conway
Writer: Mike Moore
7.9/10 360 votes#24 - Garden Variety Homicide
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2020
Josh returns from his nephew's bar mitzvah. Margo and Eliot share a mojito.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 357 votes#25 - Cello Squirrel Daffodil
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2020
Penny only wears vintage. Alice rejects a sandwich. Julia does a thing.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A