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The Worst Episodes of The Shining

Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:ABC

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

A new caretaker moves with his family into the mysterious Overlook Hotel for the winter.
Episodes
3
Avg. Rating
6.6
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
6.5
6.6
6.6

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  • Part 1
    6.5/10(404)
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    #1 - Part 1

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 4/27/1997

    Struggling writer Jack Torrance takes his wife and psychic young son along to his winter job as caretaker of a sinister mountain resort.

    Director: Mick Garris

    Writer: N/A

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  • Part 2
    6.6/10(348)
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    #2 - Part 2

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 4/28/1997

    Jack begins his slide into dementia when he uncovers the hotel's devious past, while Danny encounters the thing in room 217 and the horrific topiary.

    Director: Mick Garris

    Writer: N/A

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  • Part 3
    6.6/10(379)
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    #3 - Part 3

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 5/1/1997

    Danny uses his "shining" to call Halloran for help as Jack finally goes over the edge.

    Director: Mick Garris

    Writer: N/A

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Part 1" is the worst rated episode of "The Shining". It scored 6.5/10 based on 404 votes. Directed by Mick Garris and written by N/A, it aired on 4/27/1997. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Part 2".