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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Wheel of Time Season 1 Episode 8 - The Eye of the World
    6.6/10(10201 votes)

    #1 - The Eye of the World

    S1:E8

    For twenty years, Moiraine has dreamed and worked towards this moment. But she can't stop the Dragon Reborn from seeing the appeal of the Dark.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 1 - A Taste of Solitude
    7.1/10(6107 votes)

    #2 - A Taste of Solitude

    S2:E1

    Moiraine, Lan, Nynaeve, Egwene, Perrin, and Mat find themselves more alone than ever.

    Director:Thomas Napper
    Writer:Amanda Kate Shuman

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  3. The Wheel of Time Season 1 Episode 1 - Leavetaking
    7.3/10(14636 votes)

    #3 - Leavetaking

    S1:E1

    A strange noblewoman arrives in a remote mountain village, claiming one of five youths is the reincarnation of an ancient power who once destroyed the world – and will do so again, if she’s not able to discover which of them it is. But they all have less time than they think.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Rafe Judkins

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  4. The Wheel of Time Season 1 Episode 5 - Blood Calls Blood
    7.4/10(10011 votes)

    #4 - Blood Calls Blood

    S1:E5

    Perrin and Egwene run into a familiar face. Mat and Rand see strange ones. Moiraine and Lan mourn their loss.

    Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield
    Writer:Celine Song

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  5. The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 2 - Strangers and Friends
    7.4/10(5772 votes)

    #5 - Strangers and Friends

    S2:E2

    The Two Rivers youths forge new relationships, while Lan tries to mend an old one.

    Director:Thomas Napper
    Writer:Katherine B. McKenna

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  6. The Wheel of Time Season 1 Episode 6 - The Flame of Tar Valon
    7.5/10(9752 votes)

    #6 - The Flame of Tar Valon

    S1:E6

    Moiraine faces the consequences of her actions. Mat faces the darkness in himself. Egwene faces the most powerful woman in the world.

    Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Wheel of Time Season 1 Episode 3 - A Place of Safety
    7.6/10(12067 votes)

    #7 - A Place of Safety

    S1:E3

    Moiraine and Lan find help in an unexpected – and unwanted – quarter, as the separated villagers try to find their way back to each other, or at least to refuge. But they all soon learn how far the Dark One’s reach extends, and how few they can trust on the road.

    Director:Wayne Che Yip
    Writer:The Clarksons Twins

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  8. The Wheel of Time Season 1 Episode 2 - Shadow's Waiting
    7.7/10(12407 votes)

    #8 - Shadow's Waiting

    S1:E2

    Moiraine and Lan lead the four villagers to safety, unsure which is the one from the prophecy. But the friends are equally unsure about their rescuers, especially once they see how far Moiraine is willing to go for her mission – and how far astray Lan is willing to lead them.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Amanda Kate Shuman

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  9. The Wheel of Time Season 1 Episode 7 - The Dark Along the Ways
    7.8/10(9152 votes)

    #9 - The Dark Along the Ways

    S1:E7

    Moiraine and her charges are diverted from their path by an unexpected encounter. This diversion, though, reveals many things — Moiraine’s true goal, Lan’s past, the fractures that have grown in the group, and the identity of the Dragon Reborn.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 4 - Daughter of the Night
    7.9/10(5488 votes)

    #10 - Daughter of the Night

    S2:E4

    Moiraine searches for Rand while Nynaeve mourns her losses.

    Director:Sanaa Hamri
    Writer:Dave Hill

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  11. The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 3 - What Might Be
    8.1/10(5984 votes)

    #11 - What Might Be

    S2:E3

    Nynaeve faces her greatest fears. Rand seeks guidance on his powers from an unexpected source.

    Director:Sanaa Hamri
    Writer:John McCutcheon

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  12. The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 2 - A Question of Crimson
    8.1/10(5568 votes)

    #12 - A Question of Crimson

    S3:E2

    A dangerous visitor comes to the White Tower. Perrin returns home. Rand and Egwene forge their own path under Moiraine’s watchful eye.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Katherine B. McKenna

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  13. The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 5 - Tel'aran'rhiod
    8.1/10(4790 votes)

    #13 - Tel'aran'rhiod

    S3:E5

    Egwene learns Rand's dark secret. Perrin stages a daring rescue. Nynaeve, Elayne, Mat, and Min hunt the Black Ajah.

    Director:Marta Cunningham
    Writer:Ajoke Ibironke

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  14. The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 5 - Damane
    8.2/10(5471 votes)

    #14 - Damane

    S2:E5

    Moiraine and Rand flee for their lives. Egwene and Nynaeve encounter a new foe.

    Director:Maja Vrvilo
    Writer:Rohit Kumar

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  15. The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 7 - Daes Dae'Mar
    8.2/10(5254 votes)

    #15 - Daes Dae'Mar

    S2:E7

    A familiar face foils Moiraine and Rand's plans.

    Director:Sanaa Hamri
    Writer:Justine Juel Gillmer

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  16. The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 3 - Seeds of Shadow
    8.2/10(5554 votes)

    #16 - Seeds of Shadow

    S3:E3

    Nynaeve and Elayne are given a deadly mission. Perrin learns the consequences of his rage. Lanfear begins to play a dangerous game.

    Director:Thomas Napper
    Writer:Beverly Okhio

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  17. The Wheel of Time Season 1 Episode 4 - The Dragon Reborn
    8.5/10(12853 votes)

    #17 - The Dragon Reborn

    S1:E4

    Moiraine struggles with uncertainty while Lan struggles with their new companion. Rand wonders about Mat and Mat starts to wonder at himself. Egwene and Perrin take their first steps down a different path. An incredible new power is unleashed on the world.

    Director:Wayne Che Yip
    Writer:Dave Hill

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  18. The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 1 - To Race the Shadow
    8.5/10(6288 votes)

    #18 - To Race the Shadow

    S3:E1

    Chaos erupts within the White Tower as our heroes become targets of a new evil.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Justine Juel Gillmer

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  19. The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 6 - The Shadow in the Night
    8.5/10(4810 votes)

    #19 - The Shadow in the Night

    S3:E6

    Tensions flare between Egwene and Rand. Moiraine and Lan come to terms with their destiny.

    Director:Marta Cunningham
    Writer:Rammy Park

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  20. The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 7 - Goldeneyes
    8.5/10(5024 votes)

    #20 - Goldeneyes

    S3:E7

    Perrin begins to embrace his role as a leader among the people of the Two Rivers.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Dave Hill

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  21. The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 6 - Eyes Without Pity
    8.6/10(6119 votes)

    #21 - Eyes Without Pity

    S2:E6

    Rand makes a risky alliance and Egwene gathers her strength to confront the horror of her circumstances.

    Director:Maja Vrvilo
    Writer:Rammy Park

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  22. The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 8 - What Was Meant to Be
    8.9/10(7317 votes)

    #22 - What Was Meant to Be

    S2:E8

    Fate leads Rand and the others to an inevitable showdown with their most formidable enemies yet.

    Director:Sanaa Hamri
    Writers:Rafe Judkins, Tim Earle

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  23. The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 8 - He Who Comes with the Dawn
    8.9/10(5446 votes)

    #23 - He Who Comes with the Dawn

    S3:E8

    Nynaeve, Elayne, Mat, and Min confront the Black Ajah and their futures. Moiraine and Lan prepare to face their fate. Rand and Egwene set their destinies in motion.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Justine Juel Gillmer

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  24. The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 4 - The Road to the Spear
    9.2/10(7348 votes)

    #24 - The Road to the Spear

    S3:E4

    Rand faces the forgotten history of his family as Moiraine learns the devastating truth of her future.

    Director:Thomas Napper
    Writer:Rafe Judkins

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Eye of the World" is the worst rated episode of "The Wheel of Time". It scored 6.6/10 based on 10201 votes. Directed by Ciarán Donnelly and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/23/2021. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Taste of Solitude".