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The Worst Episodes of The Tourist

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

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When a man wakes up in the Australian outback with no memory, he must use the few clues he has to discover his identity before his past catches up with him.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Tourist Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    5.7/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Helen reflects on her relationship with Elliot, and whether the past has truly passed. Meanwhile, Elliot must face up to who he really is, and what that means for those he loves.

    Director:Kate Dolan
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  2. The Tourist Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    The McDonnells and Cassidys prepare themselves for all-out war. Elliot and Helen face a race against the clock to stop any more bloodshed.

    Director:Kate Dolan
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  3. The Tourist Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.3/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Elliot seeks help from an unlikely ally to secure his escape from the island. Meanwhile, Helen gets acquainted with some threatening figures as she continues to track Elliot down.

    Director:Fergus O'Brien
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  4. The Tourist Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.3/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Elliot receives a surprise visit from Ethan, and the pair work together to track down Helen. Meanwhile, tensions are reignited between Elliot's family and the McDonnells.

    Director:Lisa Mulcahy
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  5. The Tourist Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.3/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Finally, with all the pieces on the table, Elliot and Helen decide to go and meet his family to flush out the truth. However, the McDonnells prove difficult to shake off.

    Director:Lisa Mulcahy
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  6. The Tourist Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Elliot and Helen travel to Ireland to find answers about Elliot's past. But after Elliot is violently kidnapped, they must each continue their dangerous search alone.

    Director:Fergus O'Brien
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  7. The Tourist Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Figures from his past converge and The Man finds himself face to face with an old acquaintance. The Man is sent on an unsettling mental journey.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  8. The Tourist Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.6/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    With the pieces of the puzzle coming together, will the truth about The Man’s identity finally be revealed?

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  9. The Tourist Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    The Man is left reeling from the new discoveries about his past, but his progress is thrown off-course when confronted by a mysterious and very dangerous threat.

    Director:Chris Sweeney
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  10. The Tourist Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    When a man wakes up in the Australian outback with no memory, he must use the few clues he has to discover his identity before his past catches up with him.

    Director:Chris Sweeney
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  11. The Tourist Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    With a tenacious cop on their tails, the man and Luci race to find the mystery caller. Meanwhile, Helen makes inroads in her investigation but finds herself held back.

    Director:Chris Sweeney
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  12. The Tourist Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #12 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    With nowhere else to turn, The Man is forced to use Helen to ensure he stays alive long enough to discover who he is. Lachlan has a renewed urgency to find his suspect.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the worst rated episode of "The Tourist". It scored 5.7/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Kate Dolan and written by Harry Williams, Jack Williams, it aired on 1/21/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 6".