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The Worst Episodes of The Parent Test

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Parent Test Season 1 Episode 6 - Every Parent's Worst Nightmare
    6.2/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Every Parent's Worst Nightmare

    S1:E6

    Disciplined, traditional, child-led and helicopter parents take the spotlight as their families face the Unexpected Pick-Up and Driving Me Crazy challenges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Parent Test Season 1 Episode 8 - Limits & Boundaries
    6.3/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Limits & Boundaries

    S1:E8

    Strict, high achievement and free-range families return to the hot seat for a new set of challenges that tests the kids' abilities to function without their parents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Parent Test Season 1 Episode 9 - It's All About Respect
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    #3 - It's All About Respect

    S1:E9

    Disciplined, traditional and child-led parenting styles take centre stage; kids decide how their parents dress for a professional photo shoot; families must face fear and frustration when they are trapped in a seemingly endless maze.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Parent Test Season 1 Episode 10 - America's Most Effective Parenting Style
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #4 - America's Most Effective Parenting Style

    S1:E10

    The final two challenges of the season tackle some of the biggest obstacles families face; kids are observed while seeing someone else being bullied; one family takes home the title of the "Most Effective Parenting Style."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Parent Test Season 1 Episode 7 - The Semi-Finals Begin
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #5 - The Semi-Finals Begin

    S1:E7

    Intensive, new age and natural families face the Kid in a Candy Store and No Escape Room challenges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Parent Test Season 1 Episode 4 - Bubble-Wrapped Children
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Bubble-Wrapped Children

    S1:E4

    Strict, high achievement, free range and negotiation parents remain in the hot seat and brave challenges; the families also weigh in on the hot button topic of spanking.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Parent Test Season 1 Episode 2 - Stranger Danger
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Stranger Danger

    S1:E2

    Families take on the Fine Dining Challenge and the Home Alone Challenge; parents help their kids adapt to unfamiliar situations; the kids are met with an unexpected visitor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Parent Test Season 1 Episode 5 - Let's Talk About Sex
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Let's Talk About Sex

    S1:E5

    Disciplined, traditional, child-led and helicopter parents take the spotlight as their families face the equally unnerving Facts of Life and Snake Alert challenges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Parent Test Season 1 Episode 3 - You Have to Make a Superhuman
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #9 - You Have to Make a Superhuman

    S1:E3

    Strict, high achievement, free range and negotiation parenting styles take front and centre; the parents cope with their own anxiety when they are forced to relinquish control to their kids.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Parent Test Season 1 Episode 1 - Which Way Is the Right Way?
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    #10 - Which Way Is the Right Way?

    S1:E1

    Families take on the High Dive Challenge and the Yes Day Challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Every Parent's Worst Nightmare" is the worst rated episode of "The Parent Test". It scored 6.2/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/2/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Limits & Boundaries".