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The Worst Episodes of The Sinner

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

In a small New York town, a haunted detective hunts for answers about perplexing crimes while wrestling with his own demons.
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:USA Network

Worst Episodes Summary

"Part VIII" is the worst rated episode of "The Sinner". It scored 5.7/10 based on 2828 votes. Directed by Derek Simonds and written by Derek Simonds, Piero S. Iberti, it aired on 3/26/2020. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Part VII".

  • Part VIII
    5.7/102,828 votes
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    #1 - Part VIII

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 3/26/2020

    Jamie seeks vengeance, putting him on a collision course with Ambrose.

    Director: Derek Simonds

    Writer: Derek Simonds, Piero S. Iberti

  • Part VII
    6.3/101,944 votes
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    #2 - Part VII

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 3/19/2020

    After a major turn in the case, Ambrose's tactics are scrutinized.

    Director: Rachel Goldberg

    Writer: Willie Reale

  • Part V
    6.4/101,875 votes
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    #3 - Part V

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 3/5/2020

    Ambrose urges the NYPD to investigate Jamie for a new crime. Jamie struggles to salvage his life.

    Director: Colin Bucksey

    Writer: Ahmadu Garba

  • Part VI
    6.4/101,931 votes
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    #4 - Part VI

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 3/12/2020

    Jamie pays Sonya a surprise visit. Ambrose goes to extreme lengths to get a confession.

    Director: Radium Cheung

    Writer: Julie Siege

  • Part IV
    6.6/101,976 votes
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    #5 - Part IV

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/27/2020

    Ambrose pursues Jamie through New York City and tries to prevent another homicide.

    Director: Andrew McCarthy

    Writer: Jonathan Caren

  • Part III
    7.0/101,994 votes
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    #6 - Part III

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2/20/2020

    Ambrose investigates Jamie's past. Leela gives birth as Jamie's anxiety reaches a breaking point.

    Director: Andrew McCarthy

    Writer: Hannah Shakespeare

  • Part II
    7.1/101,999 votes
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    #7 - Part II

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 2/13/2020

    Ambrose looks into Jamie and Nick's relationship before the crash. Jamie begins to unravel.

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: Nina Braddock

  • Part V
    7.1/101,106 votes
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    #8 - Part V

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/2021

    Ambrose discovers the source of Percy's ritualistic practices and dives deeper into her past.

    Director: Haifaa al-Mansour

    Writer: Kate Roche

  • Part V
    7.3/101,801 votes
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    #9 - Part V

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 8/29/2018

    As Ambrose zeroes in on a new suspect, a rift develops between him and Heather.

    Director: Cherien Dabis

    Writer: Samir Mehta

  • Part I
    7.3/102,445 votes
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    #10 - Part I

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2/6/2020

    Detective Ambrose investigates a tragic yet suspicious car accident on the outskirts of Dorchester.

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: Derek Simonds

  • Part VIII
    7.4/102,062 votes
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    #11 - Part VIII

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 9/19/2018

    Heather and Ambrose continue their search for Julian as Marin’s past is unraveled.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Part II
    7.4/101,216 votes
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    #12 - Part II

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 10/20/2021

    A new suspect leads the investigation into an ongoing feud between the Lams and the Muldoons.

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: Jonathan Caren

  • Part III
    7.4/101,148 votes
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    #13 - Part III

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/27/2021

    Ambrose heads to the mainland to learn more about Percy's past and uncovers dark family secrets.

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: Jenny Zhang

  • Part IV
    7.4/101,100 votes
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    #14 - Part IV

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2021

    When the Muldoons push to close the investigation, Ambrose refuses, pushing Sonya to the brink.

    Director: Radium Cheung

    Writer: Piero S. Iberti

  • Part IV
    7.5/101,890 votes
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    #15 - Part IV

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/22/2018

    Ambrose returns to Mosswood to confront Vera about the commune's work.

    Director: Jody Lee Lipes

    Writer: Jesse McKeown

  • Part VI
    7.5/101,054 votes
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    #16 - Part VI

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2021

    A shocking new crime further rattles the town of Clark Harbor; Ambrose and Meg team together.

    Director: Batan Silva

    Writer: Gerald Cuesta

  • Part III
    7.6/101,937 votes
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    #17 - Part III

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/15/2018

    Heather makes a startling realization about Marin. Vera and Julian are dealt a hard blow.

    Director: John David Coles

    Writer: Bradford Winters

  • Part VI
    7.6/101,789 votes
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    #18 - Part VI

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/5/2018

    Vera reveals Mosswood's past to Ambrose, leading to a turn in Julian's case.

    Director: Brad Anderson

    Writer: Nina Braddock

  • Part VI
    7.7/102,903 votes
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    #19 - Part VI

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/6/2017

    When Ambrose begins to waver, Cora convinces him to take a risk for the case.

    Director: Jody Lee Lipes

    Writer: Derek Simonds, Tom Pabst

  • Part II
    7.7/102,087 votes
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    #20 - Part II

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/8/2018

    Ambrose and Heather begin to unravel where Julian is from. Julian is thrust into a new world.

    Director: Antonio Campos

    Writer: Ellen Fairey

  • Part VII
    7.7/101,796 votes
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    #21 - Part VII

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 9/12/2018

    Heather and Ambrose search for Julian.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Part I
    7.7/101,719 votes
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    #22 - Part I

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2021

    Ambrose visits the town of Clark Harbor for a getaway and finds himself at the center of a tragedy.

    Director: Derek Simonds

    Writer: Derek Simonds

  • Part VIII
    7.7/101,384 votes
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    #23 - Part VIII

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 12/1/2021

    Ambrose exposes the secret that threw Percy's life off course, setting off widespread consequences.

    Director: Monica Raymund

    Writer: Nina Braddock

  • Part I
    7.8/102,560 votes
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    #24 - Part I

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/1/2018

    A troubled detective returns to his hometown to investigate why a young boy would kill his parents.

    Director: Antonio Campos

    Writer: Derek Simonds

  • Part VII
    7.8/101,065 votes
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    #25 - Part VII

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/24/2021

    Unsure whom to trust, Ambrose hunts down his pursuers.

    Director: Batan Silva

    Writer: Mia Chung