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 all together is a mysterious savior who’s impeccably equipped for everything the night throws at them. As the clock winds down with their fates hanging in the balance, each character is forced to reckon with their pasts as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The Purge" is "Take What's Yours", rated 6.6/10 from 1055 user votes. It was directed by Anthony Hemingway and written by Thomas Kelly. "Take What's Yours" aired on 9/11/2018 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Release the Beast".
6.6/10 1,055 votes#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
6.6/10 908 votes#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
6.7/10 861 votes#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
6.8/10 962 votes#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
6.8/10 841 votes#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
6.8/10 827 votes#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
6.9/10 1,323 votes#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
6.9/10 821 votes#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
6.9/10 803 votes#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
7.0/10 801 votes#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
7.2/10 598 votes#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
7.2/10 579 votes#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
7.2/10 561 votes#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
7.3/10 531 votes#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
7.4/10 548 votes#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
7.5/10 567 votes#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
7.6/10 752 votes#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
7.6/10 469 votes#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
7.6/10 514 votes#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
7.7/10 536 votes#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