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The Worst Episodes of The Purge

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

Set in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them...
Genres:MysteryCrimeDrama
Network:USA Network

Worst Episodes Summary

"Take What's Yours" is the worst rated episode of "The Purge". It scored 6.6/10 based on 1066 votes. Directed by Anthony Hemingway and written by Thomas Kelly, it aired on 9/11/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Release the Beast".

  • Take What's Yours
    6.6/101,066 votes
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    #1 - Take What's Yours

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/11/2018

    Jane considers the morality of Purge while Miguel searches for Pete the Cop.

    Director: Anthony Hemingway

    Writer: Thomas Kelly

  • Release the Beast
    6.6/10921 votes
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    #2 - Release the Beast

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/25/2018

    Jane must leave the office while Lila consoles Jenna. Penelope is thrust into the Carnival of Flesh.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Krystal Houghton Ziv

  • Rise Up
    6.7/10872 votes
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    #3 - Rise Up

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/2/2018

    Catalina warns Jenna. Henry torments Penelope. Jane goes on a ride along with the Matron Saints.

    Director: Julius Ramsay

    Writer: Jamie Chan

  • The Urge to Purge
    6.8/10974 votes
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    #4 - The Urge to Purge

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/2018

    Penelope prepares for her sacrifice. Rick and Jenna weigh the cost of closing their business deal.

    Director: David Von Ancken

    Writer: Mick Betancourt

  • The Forgotten
    6.8/10851 votes
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    #5 - The Forgotten

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/9/2018

    Joe remembers the past while Miguel confronts Henry. Jane learns a dark truth about David Ryker.

    Director: Nina Lopez-Corrado

    Writer: Jeremy Robbins

  • Lovely Dark and Deep
    6.8/10837 votes
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    #6 - Lovely Dark and Deep

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/16/2018

    Miguel and Penelope hike the forest. Jane must endure David's party. Rick doubts Lila's intentions.

    Director: Tara Nicole Weyr

    Writer: N/A

  • What Is America?
    6.9/101,338 votes
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    #7 - What Is America?

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/2018

    Once a year, any and all crime -- including murder -- is legal in America for a period of 12 hours.

    Director: Anthony Hemingway

    Writer: James DeMonaco

  • The Giving Time Is Here
    6.9/10831 votes
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    #8 - The Giving Time Is Here

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/23/2018

    Lila grapples with rejection. Miguel and Penelope seek the safety of the Cantina.

    Director: Michael Nankin

    Writer: Thomas Kelly

  • A Nation Reborn
    6.9/10812 votes
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    #9 - A Nation Reborn

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/6/2018

    Penelope takes charge. Miguel and Pete grapple with an unexpected enemy.

    Director: Ernest R. Dickerson

    Writer: N/A

  • I Will Participate
    7.0/10811 votes
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    #10 - I Will Participate

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/30/2018

    Joe debates the Purge with Jane. Miguel teams up with Pete to rescue Penelope.

    Director: Ernest R. Dickerson

    Writer: Nick Snyder

  • Everything Is Fine
    7.2/10605 votes
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    #11 - Everything Is Fine

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2019

    The city cleans up last night's Purge, but Ryan, Marcus, Esme and Ben can't shake its effects.

    Director: Jessica Lowrey

    Writer: James Roland

  • Blindspots
    7.2/10586 votes
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    #12 - Blindspots

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/29/2019

    The residual effects of the purge affect the lives of Ryan, Marcus, and Esme.

    Director: Tara Nicole Weyr

    Writer: Jeremy Robbins

  • Grief Box
    7.2/10567 votes
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    #13 - Grief Box

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/5/2019

    Marcus confronts his past. Esme learns the truth. Ryan changes his plan. Ben seeks understanding.

    Director: Jaime Reynoso

    Writer: Desta Tedros Reff

  • Should I Stay or Should I Go
    7.3/10538 votes
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    #14 - Should I Stay or Should I Go

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/26/2019

    Marcus' family makes a tough decision. Esme and Ryan risk it all. Ben destroys someone he loves.

    Director: Darren Grant

    Writer: Nick Zigler

  • Happy Holidays
    7.4/10554 votes
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    #15 - Happy Holidays

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/2019

    Marcus sinks into darkness. Esme is on the run. Ben returns home. Ryan gets an unexpected visitor.

    Director: Jen McGowan

    Writer: Nina Fiore, John Herrera

  • House of Mirrors
    7.5/10573 votes
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    #16 - House of Mirrors

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/12/2019

    Ryan, Marcus, Esme and Ben learn that some lines can't be uncrossed.

    Director: Christoph Schrewe

    Writer: Lindsey Villarreal

  • This Is Not a Test
    7.6/10759 votes
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    #17 - This Is Not a Test

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/15/2019

    Four interconnected characters navigate the aftermath of the Purge over the ensuing year.

    Director: Tim Andrew

    Writer: Krystal Houghton Ziv

  • Hail Mary
    7.6/10475 votes
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    #18 - Hail Mary

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2019

    As Purge Night rages on, Esme, Ryan, Marcus and Ben fight for their lives.

    Director: Gigi Saul Guerrero

    Writer: Nina Fiore, John Herrera

  • 7:01am
    7.6/10520 votes
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    #19 - 7:01am

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2019

    As Purge Night rages on, Esme, Ryan, Marcus and Ben fight for their lives and their loved ones.

    Director: Tim Andrew

    Writer: Krystal Houghton Ziv, Nick Zigler

  • Before the Sirens
    7.7/10542 votes
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    #20 - Before the Sirens

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2019

    Purge Night looms; Ryan and Esme put a plan into motion; Marcus readies for a showdown; Ben spirals.

    Director: Patrick Lussier

    Writer: James Roland, Lindsey Villarreal