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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 1 Episode 2 - The Source of Magic
    7.4/10(1528 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 3 - Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting
    7.4/10(1344 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. The Magicians Season 5 Episode 12 - The Balls
    7.4/10(537 votes)

    #3 - The Balls

    S5:E12

    Margo sees a purse she hates. Alice writes a letter. We couldn't get Prince.

    Director:Meera Menon
    Writers:John McNamara, Elle Lipson, Joseph Mireles

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  4. The Magicians Season 5 Episode 4 - Magicians Anonymous
    7.5/10(450 votes)

    #4 - Magicians Anonymous

    S5:E4

    Julia lends a book to some lady. Fogg finds a sock.

    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writer:John McNamara

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  5. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 5 - Mendings, Major and Minor
    7.6/10(1174 votes)

    #5 - Mendings, Major and Minor

    S1:E5

    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

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  6. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 5 - Cheat Day
    7.6/10(773 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 6 - The Cock Barrens
    7.6/10(737 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 1 - Unauthorized Magic
    7.7/10(2022 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 11 - Remedial Battle Magic
    7.7/10(1016 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 2 - Hotel Spa Potions
    7.7/10(847 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. The Magicians Season 5 Episode 1 - Do Something Crazy
    7.7/10(584 votes)

    #11 - Do Something Crazy

    S5:E1

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

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writer:Henry Alonso Myers

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  12. The Magicians Season 5 Episode 7 - Acting Dean
    7.7/10(425 votes)

    #12 - 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:Sterlin Harjo
    Writer:Elle Lipson

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  13. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 10 - Homecoming
    7.8/10(1052 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 1 - Knight of Crowns
    7.8/10(947 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 4 - The Flying Forest
    7.8/10(825 votes)

    #15 - The Flying Forest

    S2:E4

    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

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  16. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 8 - Word As Bond
    7.8/10(710 votes)

    #16 - Word As Bond

    S2:E8

    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

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  17. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 10 - The Girl Who Told Time
    7.8/10(702 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. The Magicians Season 4 Episode 13 - No Better to Be Safe than Sorry
    7.8/10(1840 votes)

    #18 - No Better to Be Safe than Sorry

    S4:E13

    Quentin and Josh get cake; Quentin reflects on his actions.

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writers:Sera Gamble, John McNamara

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  19. The Magicians Season 5 Episode 8 - Garden Variety Homicide
    7.8/10(413 votes)

    #19 - Garden Variety Homicide

    S5:E8

    Josh returns from his nephew's bar mitzvah. Margo and Eliot share a mojito.

    Director:James L. Conway
    Writers:Jay Gard, Alex Raiman

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  20. The Magicians Season 5 Episode 11 - Be the Hyman
    7.8/10(392 votes)

    #20 - Be the Hyman

    S5:E11

    Slap fight! Josh eats a pickle. Dreams are weird.

    Director:David Reed
    Writers:David Reed, Mike Moore

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  21. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 6 - Impractical Applications
    7.9/10(1190 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 7 - The Mayakovsky Circumstance
    7.9/10(1193 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 8 - The Strangled Heart
    7.9/10(1076 votes)

    #23 - The Strangled Heart

    S1:E8

    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

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  24. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 12 - Thirty-Nine Graves
    7.9/10(1019 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 9 - Lesser Evils
    7.9/10(762 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Source of Magic" is the worst rated episode of "The Magicians". It scored 7.4/10 based on 1528 votes. Directed by Scott Smith and written by Sera Gamble, it aired on 1/25/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting".