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The Worst Episodes of The Ridge

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Mia is fleeing addiction and leaving behind a professional life in tatters in Scotland. She accepts a wedding invitation from her estranged sister in New Zealand – only to find the would-be-bride dead upon arrival.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Ridge Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.0/10(46 votes)

    #1 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Mia questions Teddy and Harry, with conflicting results. An arson attempt fuels Mia's suspicions that she is not welcome. The realisation that she hardly knew Cassy draws Mia closer to Ewan.

    Director:Robyn Grace
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Ridge Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.0/10(45 votes)

    #2 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    The town's Whitebait Festival proves the worst possible drug comedown for a strung-out Mia. The truth about her deadly past in Scotland is revealed, yet she remains unrepentant.

    Director:Robyn Grace
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Ridge Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.3/10(51 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Mia makes enemies as she lines up suspects. She discovers Cassy had secrets, leading to conflict between Ewan and Teddy - but little does she realise that Ewan has a secret of his own.

    Director:Douglas Mackinnon
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Ridge Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.4/10(46 votes)

    #4 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    A deadly hike up the ridge reveals that Mia and Ewan have more in common than expected. While addiction may be a weakness, it gives Mia strength to bring down her sister's killer.

    Director:Robyn Grace
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Ridge Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.5/10(92 votes)

    #5 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Scottish anaesthetist Mia Beaton arrives in New Zealand for sister Cassy's wedding, only to find Cassy has died. Mia determines to find her sister's killer among the unusual townsfolk.

    Director:Douglas Mackinnon
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Ridge Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.6/10(41 votes)

    #6 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    With Sadie's help, Mia digs into an earlier death. Meanwhile, Annot recalls more of Ewan's misbehaviour than he would like, and a gruesome discovery in the forest puts Mia in immediate danger.

    Director:Robyn Grace
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the worst rated episode of "The Ridge". It scored 6/10 based on 46 votes. Directed by Robyn Grace and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/4/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 4".