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The Worst Episodes of The Winds of War

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Set against the backdrop of world events that led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Victor "Pug" Henry is a career naval officer who, along with his family, learns to navigate the

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Winds of War Season 1 Episode 5 - Of Love and War
    7.4/10(152 votes)

    #1 - Of Love and War

    S1:E5

    Byron and Natalie get married, Pug leaves Germany for good and Rhoda gets closer to Palmer Kirby.

    Director:Dan Curtis
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Winds of War Season 1 Episode 2 - The Storm Breaks
    7.7/10(181 votes)

    #2 - The Storm Breaks

    S1:E2

    As WWII begins, Byron Henry and Natalie Jastrow are stuck behind enemy lines, and an insightful memo brings Pug Henry to the attention of FDR

    Director:Dan Curtis
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Winds of War Season 1 Episode 3 - Cataclysm
    7.8/10(157 votes)

    #3 - Cataclysm

    S1:E3

    With the invasion of Poland complete, the beginning of WWII as seen from the eyes of the Henry clan.

    Director:Dan Curtis
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Winds of War Season 1 Episode 6 - Changing of The Guard
    7.8/10(151 votes)

    #4 - Changing of The Guard

    S1:E6

    Henry finally gets orders to his Battleship command, while Rhoda and Palmer get closer; Natalie and Aaron are increasingly being hemmed in by the authorities in Italy, while Natalie desperately seeks a way out.

    Director:Dan Curtis
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Winds of War Season 1 Episode 7 - Into the Maelstrom
    7.8/10(155 votes)

    #5 - Into the Maelstrom

    S1:E7

    Pug undertakes travel around the world to take command of his battleship at Pearl Harbor, where he is due on Dec 10th, 1941; Byron is increasingly worried about Natalie's situation.

    Director:Dan Curtis
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Winds of War Season 1 Episode 1 - The Winds Rise
    7.9/10(218 votes)

    #6 - The Winds Rise

    S1:E1

    The beginning of the tale of the Henry clan as they see the start of WWII from different areas. Victor and Rhoda are on their way to Pug's diplomatic posting to Berlin, while Byron ends up in Sienna, Italy.

    Director:Dan Curtis
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Winds of War Season 1 Episode 4 - Defiance
    7.9/10(158 votes)

    #7 - Defiance

    S1:E4

    The bombing of London as seen by Victor Henry. Victor is given the opportunity to fly as an observer with a bomber group destined to bomb Berlin.

    Director:Dan Curtis
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Of Love and War" is the worst rated episode of "The Winds of War". It scored 7.4/10 based on 152 votes. Directed by Dan Curtis and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/10/1983. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Storm Breaks".