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The Worst Episodes of The Premise

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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Premise Season 1 Episode 4 - The Commenter
    5.8/10(225 votes)

    #1 - The Commenter

    S1:E4

    A young woman forgets her happy life and loving partner for the approval of an anonymous commenter.

    Director:Darya Zhuk
    Writers:B. J. Novak, Jia Tolentino

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  2. The Premise Season 1 Episode 3 - The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler
    6.6/10(290 votes)

    #2 - The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler

    S1:E3

    A popstar promises to have sex with his high school's valedictorian.

    Director:B. J. Novak
    Writer:B. J. Novak

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  3. The Premise Season 1 Episode 1 - Social Justice Sex Tape
    6.9/10(453 votes)

    #3 - Social Justice Sex Tape

    S1:E1

    A savvy young lawyer and her mentor strategize on how to use a sex tape to save an innocent man.

    Director:Kitao Sakurai
    Writers:B. J. Novak, Josie Duffy Rice

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  4. The Premise Season 1 Episode 5 - Butt Plug
    8.3/10(295 votes)

    #4 - Butt Plug

    S1:E5

    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

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  5. The Premise Season 1 Episode 2 - Moment of Silence
    8.5/10(617 votes)

    #5 - Moment of Silence

    S1:E2

    A grieving father starts a new job as the PR director at the National Gun Lobby.

    Director:B. J. Novak
    Writer:B. J. Novak

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Commenter" is the worst rated episode of "The Premise". It scored 5.8/10 based on 225 votes. Directed by Darya Zhuk and written by B. J. Novak, Jia Tolentino, it aired on 9/30/2021. This episode scored 0.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler".