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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...

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  1. 7.4/10(1.5k votes)

    #1 - The Source of Magic

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    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.

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    Director:Scott Smith
  2. 7.4/10(1.3k votes)

    #2 - Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting

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    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.

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  3. 7.5/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Lost, Found, Fucked

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    S4:E2

    Dean Fogg gets a new suit.

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  4. 7.5/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Escape from the Happy Place

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    S4:E5

    There are some flashbacks while Alice and Quentin confront a dog.

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    Director:Meera Menon
    Writer:Mike Moore
  5. 7.5/10(6 votes)

    #5 - The 4-1-1

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    S4:E11

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  6. 7.5/10(493 votes)

    #6 - The Balls

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    S5:E12

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 7.6/10(1.1k votes)

    #7 - Mendings, Major and Minor

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    S1:E5

    The students each deal with a personal matter that keeps them from focusing on the upcoming Welter's Tournament.

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    Director:Bill Eagles
    Writer:David Reed
  9. 7.6/10(733 votes)

    #8 - Cheat Day

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    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.

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    Director:Joshua Butler
    Writer:Mike Moore
  10. 7.6/10(695 votes)

    #9 - The Cock Barrens

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    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.

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    Director:Kate Woods
  11. 7.6/10(5 votes)

    #10 - A Timeline and Place

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    S4:E6

    Quentin and Julia play Pictionary while Margo drinks some weird milk.

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  12. 7.6/10(418 votes)

    #11 - Magicians Anonymous

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    S5:E4

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

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    Director:N/A
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  13. 7.7/10(1.9k votes)

    #12 - Unauthorized Magic

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    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.

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  14. 7.7/10(962 votes)

    #13 - Remedial Battle Magic

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    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.

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    Writer:Leah Fong
  15. 7.7/10(800 votes)

    #14 - Hotel Spa Potions

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    S2:E2

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

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  16. 7.7/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Home Improvement

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    S4:E8

    Penny licks an egg. Alice is jealous of a flower.

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  17. 7.7/10(6 votes)

    #16 - The Serpent

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    S4:E9

    Quentin eats a quesadilla. Kady and Zelda share a smoke.

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  18. 7.7/10(546 votes)

    #17 - Do Something Crazy

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    S5:E1

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

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  19. 7.8/10(994 votes)

    #18 - Homecoming

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    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.

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  20. 7.8/10(895 votes)

    #19 - Knight of Crowns

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    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.

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    Director:Chris Fisher
  21. 7.8/10(781 votes)

    #20 - The Flying Forest

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    S2:E4

    Quentin and Penny embark on a quest. Margo works on a way to help Eliot. Julia seeks an old friend's help.

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    Director:Carol Banker
    Writer:David Reed
  22. 7.8/10(669 votes)

    #21 - Word As Bond

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    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.

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  23. 7.8/10(663 votes)

    #22 - The Girl Who Told Time

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    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.

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  24. 7.8/10(6 votes)

    #23 - The Secret Sea

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    S4:E12

    Quentin yells at a plant. Margo stares at a fish.

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  25. 7.8/10(9 votes)

    #24 - No Better to Be Safe Than Sorry

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    S4:E13

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

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  26. 7.8/10(389 votes)

    #25 - Acting Dean

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    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.

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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 1455 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".