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A unique story told over two distinct halves, "Summer" follows Sam, a man drawn to a mysterious island off the British coast where he encounters a group of islanders set on preserving their traditions at

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Third Day Season 1 Episode 6 - Last Day - The Dark
    6.5/10(551 votes)

    #1 - Last Day - The Dark

    S1:E6

    Helen protects her family as tensions come to a dramatic conclusion.

    Director:Philippa Lowthorpe
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  2. The Third Day Season 1 Episode 4 - Monday - The Mother
    6.8/10(654 votes)

    #2 - Monday - The Mother

    S1:E4

    Winter. Helen surprises her two daughters, Tallulah and Ellie, with a trip to Osea Island for Ellie's birthday. After finding that the cottage she booked is suspiciously no longer available, Helen scours the island for a place to stay, but finds resistance at every turn.

    Director:Philippa Lowthorpe
    Writers:Dean O'Loughlin, Kit de Waal, Dennis Kelly

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  3. The Third Day Season 1 Episode 5 - Tuesday - The Daughter
    7.1/10(548 votes)

    #3 - Tuesday - The Daughter

    S1:E5

    As the islanders prepare for a fateful birth, Helen reveals her true intentions in coming to Osea and, after joining a search party, is pressed on her past. A peculiar girl befriends Ellie and offers to take her to a mysterious place closed off to outsiders.

    Director:Philippa Lowthorpe
    Writers:Dean O'Loughlin, Kit de Waal, Dennis Kelly

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  4. The Third Day Season 1 Episode 3 - Sunday - The Ghost
    7.3/10(736 votes)

    #4 - Sunday - The Ghost

    S1:E3

    Sam is shocked to learn the truth about his connection to Osea and the islanders’ intentions for his future. Later, in a fight for his life, Sam tries desperately to escape their clutches and make it back to the mainland in one piece.

    Director:Marc Munden
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  5. The Third Day Season 1 Episode 1 - Friday - The Father
    7.4/10(1055 votes)

    #5 - Friday - The Father

    S1:E1

    After Sam, a London family man in crisis, rescues a troubled young girl in the woods, he brings her home to the ominous Osea Island, where inhabitants are preparing for a curious annual festival involving the island's history. As he meets Osea's secretive locals, Sam grows increasingly desperate to return to the mainland to make an important call - but the island proves difficult to escape.

    Director:Marc Munden
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  6. The Third Day Season 1 Episode 2 - Saturday - The Son
    7.4/10(808 votes)

    #6 - Saturday - The Son

    S1:E2

    Plagued by a disturbing dream, Sam awakes to find himself in a compromising situation and, having missed the morning crossing to return to the mainland, spends the day trying to learn more about the islanders’ beliefs. After a series of confusing and terrifying events leaves him shaken, Sam quickly plots a way off Osea with Jess, but is convinced to stay put as the islanders prepare for a dry run of their big event.

    Director:Marc Munden
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Last Day - The Dark" is the worst rated episode of "The Third Day". It scored 6.5/10 based on 551 votes. Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe and written by Dennis Kelly, it aired on 10/19/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Monday - The Mother".