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The Worst Episodes of The White Lotus

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

Follow the exploits of various guests and employees at an exclusive tropical resort over the span of a week as with each passing day, a...
Genres:ComedyDramaMystery
Network:HBO

Worst Episodes Summary

"Arrivals" is the worst rated episode of "The White Lotus". It scored 7.3/10 based on 5775 votes. Directed by Mike White and written by Mike White, it aired on 7/11/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "New Day".

  • Arrivals
    7.3/105,775 votes
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    #1 - Arrivals

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/11/2021

    As a new wave of guests arrive at the White Lotus, resort manager Armond tries to assuage an unreasonable Shane and his easy-going new wife Rachel, while spa director Belinda calms a grieving Tanya. Meanwhile, Nicole suggests her husband Mark distract himself from a health scare by spending time with their son Quinn, who’s been cast out by his sister Olivia and her friend Paula.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • New Day
    7.5/104,925 votes
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    #2 - New Day

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/2021

    A cautiously optimistic Belinda walks a fine line with Tanya, while Armond brainstorms ways to deal with Shane. After her husband belittles her work, Rachel approaches Nicole for advice. Paula and Olivia lose track of their stash, while a revived Mark attempts to connect with Quinn.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Ciao
    7.6/105,418 votes
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    #3 - Ciao

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/30/2022

    Two couples navigate awkwardness, an Italian American family deals with a conspicuous absence, and Tanya arrives with her new assistant.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Mysterious Monkeys
    7.8/104,761 votes
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    #4 - Mysterious Monkeys

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/25/2021

    Stripped of his gadgets, Quinn reluctantly takes a scuba class with Mark, who’s struggling to process revelations regarding his late father. Hoping to reignite the spark with Rachel, Shane enlists Armond to help plan a romantic evening. Tanya leans on Belinda for support as she scatters her mother’s ashes at sea. Paula keeps a secret from a suspicious Olivia.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Departures
    7.8/104,917 votes
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    #5 - Departures

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/15/2021

    Rachel shares some harsh truths with Shane and confides in Belinda, who’s reeling from bad news of her own. As the Mossbachers turn the page on their harrowing scare, Quinn reveals major life plans. With nothing left to lose, Armond goes on an all-out bender – and exacts the ultimate revenge on his nemesis.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Italian Dream
    7.8/104,398 votes
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    #6 - Italian Dream

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/6/2022

    Tanya enlists Greg to help her live out her perfect Sicilian day. Harper questions Cameron and Daphne’s claims about their marriage.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Recentering
    7.9/104,598 votes
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    #7 - Recentering

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/1/2021

    After Shane shoots down her latest career plans, Rachel is further blindsided by an unexpected arrival. Just as Belinda begins to take her business proposition seriously, Tanya’s attention turns to an intriguing hotel guest. Meanwhile, Armond’s renewed commitment to sobriety is put to the test.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • The Lotus-Eaters
    8.0/104,513 votes
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    #8 - The Lotus-Eaters

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/8/2021

    As Armond attempts to do damage control, Belinda tries to redirect Tanya’s focus to her business proposal. Paula grows increasingly disillusioned with the Mossbachers. A sidelined Rachel begins to question her future. Nicole rebuffs Mark for airing their dirty laundry to Quinn.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Bull Elephants
    8.0/104,295 votes
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    #9 - Bull Elephants

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/13/2022

    While Daphne loops Harper into an off-resort excursion, Ethan and Cameron get in some bro time. Tanya seeks advice from a tarot reader.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • In the Sandbox
    8.1/104,233 votes
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    #10 - In the Sandbox

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/2022

    Tanya and Portia spend a day with charming ex-pats Quentin and Jack. Harper is blindsided by shocking evidence from Ethan’s night out.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Abductions
    8.1/104,054 votes
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    #11 - Abductions

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/4/2022

    Ethan grows suspicious of Cam. Tanya gives Portia an opaque warning about Jack. Lucia helps the Di Grassos search for long-lost relatives.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • That's Amore
    8.5/104,724 votes
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    #12 - That's Amore

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/27/2022

    Tanya and Portia embark on a whirlwind excursion with Quentin and Jack. Unsure what to believe, Harper gets real with Cam and Daphne.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Arrivederci
    8.8/106,621 votes
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    #13 - Arrivederci

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/11/2022

    Albie asks Dominic for a karmic payment to help Lucia. Tanya grows wary of Quentin’s motives. Ethan confronts Cam.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White