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The Worst Episodes of The Premise

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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.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Premise Season 1 Episode 1 - Social Justice Sex Tape
    5.6/10(7 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. The Premise Season 1 Episode 4 - The Commenter
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - The Commenter

    S1:E4

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

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  3. The Premise Season 1 Episode 3 - The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler

    S1:E3

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

    Director:B. J. Novak

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  4. The Premise Season 1 Episode 2 - Moment of Silence
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #4 - 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

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  5. The Premise Season 1 Episode 5 - Butt Plug
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - 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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Social Justice Sex Tape" is the worst rated episode of "The Premise". It scored 5.6/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Kitao Sakurai and written by B. J. Novak, Josie Duffy Rice, it aired on 9/16/2021. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Commenter".