The Worst Episodes of The Premise
Every episode of The Premise ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Premise!
This anthology series about timeless moral questions in unprecedented times, takes provocative concepts and brings them into the open, delivering three-dimensional, character-driven stories with humor and heart.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The Premise" is "The Commenter", rated 5.8/10 from 223 user votes. It was directed by Darya Zhuk and written by B.J. Novak, Jia Tolentino. "The Commenter" aired on 9/30/2021 and is rated 0.8 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler".
5.8/10 223 votes#1 - The Commenter
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2021
A young woman forgets her happy life and loving partner for the approval of an anonymous commenter.
Director: Darya Zhuk
Writer: B.J. Novak, Jia Tolentino
6.6/10 286 votes#2 - The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/2021
A popstar promises to have sex with his high school's valedictorian.
Director: B.J. Novak
Writer: B.J. Novak
6.9/10 447 votes#3 - Social Justice Sex Tape
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/2021
A savvy young lawyer and her mentor strategize on how to use a sex tape to save an innocent man.
Director: Kitao Sakurai
Writer: B.J. Novak, Josie Duffy Rice
8.2/10 293 votes#4 - Butt Plug
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/7/2021
A wealthy man gives his former school bully a chance at redemption through an opportunity to pitch a very specific product.
Director: Jake Schreier
Writer: B.J. Novak
8.5/10 602 votes#5 - Moment of Silence
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2021
A grieving father starts a new job as the PR director at the National Gun Lobby.
Director: B.J. Novak
Writer: B.J. Novak