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The Worst Episodes of The Son

The multigenerational epic follows two concurrent time periods: One, the story of young Eli McCullough after he is kidnapped and indoctrinated into a tribe of...
  1. 7.3/10(286 votes)

    #1 - Marriage Bond

    S1:E7

    Young Eli must navigate tribal politics; a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family.

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  2. 7.3/10(202 votes)

    #2 - Numunuu

    S2:E1

    Young Eli leads a daring Comanche raid into Mexico in 1852; in 1915, the McCullough family confronts a threat to their growing oil business.

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    Director:Kevin Dowling
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  3. 7.3/10(161 votes)

    #3 - Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose

    S2:E2

    After a devastating attack, Young Eli must help the Comanches regroup in 1852; in 1915, Pete's return causes fractures in the McCullough family.

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  4. 7.3/10(148 votes)

    #4 - Hot Oil

    S2:E5

    In 1852, Young Eli is forced hide a deadly secret; in 1916, Maria's return brings devastating consequences for the McCullough's oil business.

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  5. 7.3/10(170 votes)

    #5 - Legend

    S2:E10

    In 1852, Young Eli is forced into a life-changing decision; in 1916, Eli wages a final war with Standard Oil, forcing a confrontation with Pete.

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  6. 7.4/10(490 votes)

    #6 - First Son of Texas

    S1:E1

    "First Son of Texas" Eli McCullough must survive a frontier Comanche attack in 1849 and lead his family's empire through difficult times in 1915.

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  8. 7.4/10(350 votes)

    #7 - Second Empire

    S1:E3

    Young Eli trains as a warrior, but makes enemies in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Phineas struggle to help the family in Austin while Pete faces his demons.

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  9. 7.4/10(152 votes)

    #8 - The Blind Tiger

    S2:E3

    Young Eli's Comanches must survive a dangerous journey in 1852; in 1915, Eli and Pete are forced to work together to deal with a new enemy.

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  10. 7.4/10(152 votes)

    #9 - The Blue Light

    S2:E6

    In 1852, Young Eli must protect Ingrid; in 1916, a new attack from Standard Oil forces the McCullough family to come together.

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  11. 7.4/10(142 votes)

    #10 - All Their Guilty Stains

    S2:E8

    In 1852, Young Eli's Comanche band are forced to survive on their own; in 1916, the McCulloughs search for Maria; Jeannie discovers a devastating secret.

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  12. 7.5/10(400 votes)

    #11 - The Plum Tree

    S1:E2

    Young Eli must learn how to live among the Comanches in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Pete clash over how to respond to an unexpected attack on their home.

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  13. 7.6/10(152 votes)

    #12 - Scalped a Dog

    S2:E4

    A new danger reveals old wounds in Young Eli's tribe in 1852; in 1916, Eli and Phineas try to fight off Standard Oil as Maria Garcia returns.

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  14. 7.6/10(134 votes)

    #13 - The Bear

    S2:E9

    In 1852, Young Eli's tribe encounters soldiers that make an unexpected offer; in 1916, Pete makes a decision that could tear the family apart.

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  15. 7.7/10(326 votes)

    #14 - Death Song

    S1:E4

    Young Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy.

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  16. 7.7/10(290 votes)

    #15 - The Buffalo Hunter

    S1:E6

    Young Eli makes a choice with dangerous consequences in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs deal with a tragedy while Jeannie seeks to save the family.

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  17. 7.7/10(264 votes)

    #16 - Honey Hunt

    S1:E8

    Prairie Flower is torn between love and duty in 1849. In 1915, Pete grows closer to Maria while Eli brings Phineas in on a dangerous secret.

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  18. 7.7/10(261 votes)

    #17 - The Prophecy

    S1:E9

    Young Eli is forced to trust a strange ally to survive in 1849. In 1915, Eli's past guides him to a choice that puts him at odds with Phineas.

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  19. 7.7/10(153 votes)

    #18 - Somebody Get a Shovel

    S2:E7

    The Comanches go to war in 1852; in 1916, the McCulloughs' fight with Standard Oil reaches a breaking point; Eli takes a scalp.

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  20. 8.0/10(322 votes)

    #19 - No Prisoners

    S1:E5

    An enemy forces Young Eli to question his loyalties in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs' past comes back to haunt them with deadly results.

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  21. 8.3/10(317 votes)

    #20 - Scalps

    S1:E10

    The tribe faces an unexpected return in 1849. In 1915, Eli's plan for the future forces Pete into a life-or-death decision about his loyalties.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Marriage Bond" is the worst rated episode of "The Son". It scored 7.3/10 based on 286 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/13/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Numunuu".