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A drama exploring how winning the lottery transforms the lives of ordinary people.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Syndicate Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    4.5/10(56 votes)

    S4:E5

    With their return flight fast approaching, the syndicate make the biggest gamble of their lives to win their money. Colette is forced to re-evaluate her relationship with Richard.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Syndicate Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    4.8/10(52 votes)

    S4:E3

    After hours of searching Monaco, the syndicate have tracked down Frank to his hotel. Now is their chance to force him to admit that he stole their ticket! But before they can get a confession from Frank, security shows up and throw them out of the hotel.The syndicate know where Frank is, but they also know he's not going to confess easily and now he knows they're on to him too. Have they come all this way, and spent all this money, just to fail now?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Syndicate Season 4 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    5.1/10(54 votes)

    S4:E6

    The syndicate return home to find an unexpected welcome party waiting for them. Jake has to decide between Georgina and Keeley, and Frank’s deceit catches up with him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Syndicate Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.2/10(102 votes)

    S4:E1

    The staff of Woodvale Kennels discover they might have won the lottery. But when the jackpot is claimed by someone else, they realise their winning ticket has been stolen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Syndicate Season 4 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    5.2/10(50 votes)

    S4:E4

    An unexpected arrival in Monaco threatens to derail the syndicate’s plans to get their ticket back. Meanwhile, Frank is rattled when he is confronted by an official investigator.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Syndicate Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.5/10(69 votes)

    S4:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Syndicate Season 2 Episode 2 - Tom
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    S2:E2

    Tom uses his new riches to buy the best private fertility care for him and his partner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Syndicate Season 2 Episode 1 - Becky
    7.2/10(38 votes)

    S2:E1

    Having bought last night's Euro lottery ticket, Becky can't remember what she did with it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Syndicate Season 2 Episode 4 - Luke
    7.3/10(28 votes)

    S2:E4

    Having nearly given the whole jackpot away to a stranger in a bar, Becky is delighted to be reunited with her ticket and Luke. But she has bigger fish to fry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Syndicate Season 2 Episode 3 - Rose
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    S2:E3

    Now she's won the lottery Rose can take herself off the waiting list and buy some new knees! The publicity from the win has brought unwelcome attention.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Syndicate Season 2 Episode 6 - Mandy
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    S2:E6

    Despite winning the lottery, Mandy's life is worse than ever. With Steve bound and gagged in the cellar, Helen ups her demands to stay quiet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Syndicate Season 1 Episode 1 - Stuart
    7.6/10(58 votes)

    S1:E1

    A supermarket in Leeds is threatened with closure, sending its five staff - Bob, Stuart, Denise, Leanne and Jamie - spiralling into an uncertain future. Assistant manager Stuart Bradley and his younger brother Jamie are forced to take matters into their own hands, with dramatic consequences. Just when it seems that things cannot get any worse, the unthinkable happens: 18 million pounds falls into their laps.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kay Mellor

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  13. The Syndicate Season 1 Episode 2 - Denise
    7.8/10(50 votes)

    S1:E2

    Denise is left devastated when husband Dave announces he is leaving her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kay Mellor

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  14. The Syndicate Season 1 Episode 4 - Leanne
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    S1:E4

    Leanne's past catches up with her, and she is thrown into panic when Stacey goes missing. Feelings are riding high as Stuart tries to help, causing repercussions in his home life. Denise is starting to heal her wounds, helped by a budding romance. Jamie uses his winnings to enter the adult dancing business, while Bob flies to South Africa to bet on a chance at prolonging his life. Leanne thinks she may have pieced together who robbed the shop and confides her suspicions in Stuart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kay Mellor

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  15. The Syndicate Season 2 Episode 5 - Alan
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    S2:E5

    When Alan wins the lottery, he gets a taste for the millionaire's lifestyle and the champagne that goes with it, leading him down a slippery slope.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Syndicate Season 3 Episode 6 - Sarah
    7.9/10(53 votes)

    S3:E6

    The truth about Amy's disappearance begins to unfold.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Syndicate Season 1 Episode 5 - Jamie
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    S1:E5

    Jamie thinks he is untouchable now he has money, but the police are convinced he is involved in the robbery. Jamie tries to live his dream, but his old life refuses to stay in the past. When the local drug dealer, Boss, pays Jamie a visit, he is forced to go head-to-head with him with dramatic consequences. Leanne's court case in Wales is imminent, and Stuart is torn between his life with Amy and Leanne, who he is desperate to support. The lottery gets in touch with the syndicate to find out how their lives have changed. Meanwhile, Bob's surgery looms and he says his goodbyes to those he loves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kay Mellor

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  18. The Syndicate Season 1 Episode 3 - Bob
    8.1/10(42 votes)

    S1:E3

    Bob has the results of his scans back and also discovers the truth about the robbery from Stuart. They discover that there is a treatment available for Bob in South Africa, which so far has had amazing results. However, Bob is skeptical about the treatment. He decides to throw a party at a hotel, where he proposes marriage to Annie. She accepts, but only on the condition that he goes to South Africa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kay Mellor

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  19. The Syndicate Season 3 Episode 1 - Dawn
    8.2/10(95 votes)

    S3:E1

    It's all hands on deck for the staff of Hazelwood Manor as the Americans arrive for the shoot. But are they there for business rather than pleasure? With their jobs in jeopardy, Godfrey thinks he has the answer - he believes he's cracked the lottery and they're going to win.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Syndicate Season 3 Episode 2 - Godfrey
    8.4/10(60 votes)

    S3:E2

    With Amy still missing, Dawn calls the police. All eyes turn to the last person to see her - Godfrey. Is he as harmless as he seems? Meanwhile, Lord Hazelwood's health takes a turn for the worse, and he asks Julie and Sarah for help. But are they too late?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Syndicate Season 3 Episode 3 - Sean
    8.4/10(56 votes)

    S3:E3

    When a journalist uncovers new information about Amy's disappearance, a furious Andy takes the investigation into his own hands. Sean's past catches up with him and the syndicate is shocked to discover he is not what he seems. Meanwhile the staff's bid for Hazelwood Manor comes under threat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Syndicate Season 3 Episode 4 - Lord and Lady Hazelwood
    8.4/10(54 votes)

    S3:E4

    Celebrations bring revelations about Lady Hazelwood's loyalty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Syndicate Season 3 Episode 5 - Julie
    8.6/10(51 votes)

    S3:E5

    The clock ticks for Amy's safe return while the police question Andy about Nick.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the worst rated episode of "The Syndicate". It scored 4.5/10 based on 56 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/27/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 3".