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The Worst Episodes of The Morning Show

Every episode of The Morning Show ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Morning Show!

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Genre:Drama
Network:Apple TV+

Worst Episodes Summary

"Love Island" is the worst rated episode of "The Morning Show". It scored 6/10 based on 1836 votes. Directed by Stacie Passon and written by Zander Lehmann, it aired on 10/3/2023. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Kill the Fatted Calf".

  • Love Island
    6.0/101,836 votes
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    #1 - Love Island

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/2023

    Unexpected connections emerge while the world is in lockdown.

    Director: Stacie Passon

    Writer: Zander Lehmann

  • Kill the Fatted Calf
    6.7/101,940 votes
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    #2 - Kill the Fatted Calf

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/2021

    A potential tabloid leak creates moral complications. A debate-moderator role becomes hotly contested.

    Director: Jessica Yu

    Writer: Alison G. Vingiano, Scott Troy

  • Fever
    6.7/102,361 votes
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    #3 - Fever

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/18/2021

    TMS covers a growing crisis that turns personal for Alex and Bradley.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: Kerry Ehrin

  • My Least Favorite Year
    7.1/102,574 votes
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    #4 - My Least Favorite Year

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/2021

    Controversy and betrayal strike TMS as a new year approaches. Alex faces a difficult decision.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: Kerry Ehrin, Erica Lipez, Adam Milch

  • The Kármán Line
    7.1/101,451 votes
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    #5 - The Kármán Line

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/2023

    A bold proposal to shore up a financially-challenged UBA meets with opposition, as Alex and Bradley discover their autonomy has limits.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: Charlotte Stoudt

  • Laura
    7.2/101,999 votes
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    #6 - Laura

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2021

    Bradley covers the start of campaign season while Alex prepares for her big moment.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: Jeff Augustin, Brian Chamberlayne

  • Ghosts
    7.2/101,743 votes
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    #7 - Ghosts

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/2021

    The UBA team head to Vegas, where past misdeeds continue to haunt them.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Erica Lipez, Adam Milch

  • A Private Person
    7.3/101,848 votes
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    #8 - A Private Person

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2021

    TMS welcomes a new face. Bradley gets a surprise visit.

    Director: Rachel Morrison

    Writer: Torrey Speer, Stacy Osei-Kuffour

  • La Amara Vita
    7.3/102,264 votes
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    #9 - La Amara Vita

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/29/2021

    Alex takes a trip to finally find closure.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: Kerry Ehrin, Scott Troy

  • It’s Like the Flu
    7.4/102,188 votes
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    #10 - It’s Like the Flu

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/23/2021

    Stars struggle to accept new roles. The TMS crew comes together for an important dinner.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: Torrey Speer, Kristen Layden

  • The Green Light
    7.4/101,184 votes
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    #11 - The Green Light

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 9/26/2023

    The UBA Upfront brings everyone together for a party in the Hamptons. Bradley and Alex each revisit a problematic relationship.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Kimi Howl Lee

  • Strict Scrutiny
    7.4/101,074 votes
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    #12 - Strict Scrutiny

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 10/17/2023

    Harsh reality collides with an opulent night celebrating fashion. Cory and Bradley visit a crucial player in the potential sale of UBA.

    Director: Jennifer Getzinger

    Writer: Billy Kennedy

  • DNF
    7.4/10982 votes
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    #13 - DNF

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 10/24/2023

    Alex and Chip disagree on how to manage rumors about her private life. Bradley begins an investigation that could upend the deal.

    Director: Millicent Shelton

    Writer: Selina Fillinger

  • The Stanford Student
    7.6/101,110 votes
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    #14 - The Stanford Student

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/10/2023

    A pivotal interview complicates the Hyperion-UBA deal. Stella debates whether to reveal her history with Paul.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: Micah Schraft

  • White Noise
    7.7/101,336 votes
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    #15 - White Noise

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 9/19/2023

    When a contract negotiation becomes public, the old and new guards clash. Chris takes center stage.

    Director: Thomas Carter

    Writer: Joshua Allen

  • Ghost in the Machine
    7.9/101,340 votes
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    #16 - Ghost in the Machine

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/2023

    Technical difficulties provoke chaos at UBA. Buried secrets surface as Alex forms a surprising alliance.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: Michelle Denise Jackson

  • No One's Gonna Harm You, Not While I'm Around
    8.0/103,381 votes
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    #17 - No One's Gonna Harm You, Not While I'm Around

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/15/2019

    A looming article threatens to upend the TMS power structure.

    Director: David Frankel

    Writer: Torrey Speer

  • The Pendulum Swings
    8.0/103,209 votes
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    #18 - The Pendulum Swings

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2019

    TMS covers the California wildfires, while Alex and Bradley struggle to keep their relationship from going up in flames.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Kristen Layden

  • In the Dark Night of the Soul It's Always 3:30 in the Morning
    8.1/104,688 votes
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    #19 - In the Dark Night of the Soul It's Always 3:30 in the Morning

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/2019

    America’s favorite morning news show is thrown into crisis when it becomes the news.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: Kerry Ehrin, Jay Carson

  • Open Waters
    8.1/103,006 votes
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    #20 - Open Waters

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/28/2019

    Bradley is presented with an opportunity that could jeopardize her tenuous, newfound bond with Alex. Meanwhile, Jason and Alex share the news about their divorce with their daughter Lizzy, which she understandably doesn't take too well.

    Director: Roxann Dawson

    Writer: Jeff Augustin

  • Testimony
    8.1/101,786 votes
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    #21 - Testimony

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2021

    Alex and Bradley try to accept change as a new book promises shocking revelations.

    Director: Miguel Arteta

    Writer: Scott Troy, Justin Matthews

  • Chaos Is the New Cocaine
    8.2/103,680 votes
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    #22 - Chaos Is the New Cocaine

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/1/2019

    In a weekend of turmoil, TMS scrambles to prepare for its new future.

    Director: David Frankel

    Writer: Erica Lipez

  • The Overview Effect
    8.3/101,288 votes
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    #23 - The Overview Effect

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/7/2023

    The Hyperion-UBA deal comes to a vote. Bradley faces her past as Alex considers her future in the new world order.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: N/A

  • A Seat at the Table
    8.5/104,027 votes
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    #24 - A Seat at the Table

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2019

    Alex engages in contract negotiations as she prepares to accept an award. Bradley is courted for a new opportunity.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: N/A

  • Play the Queen
    8.5/103,120 votes
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    #25 - Play the Queen

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/2019

    New alliances are formed and old bonds are revived as TMS is forced to reckon with its past.

    Director: Kevin Bray

    Writer: Erica Lipez, Alison G. Vingiano