The Worst Episodes of Time
Every episode of Time ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Time!
Guilt, violence and impossible choices – what does it take to survive? Tense, gritty and heartbreaking – Jimmy McGovern's award-winning prison drama, with an all-star cast.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Time" is "Episode 1", rated 7.9/10 from 517 user votes. It was directed by Andrea Harkin and written by N/A. "Episode 1" aired on 10/29/2023 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".
7.9/10 517 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/29/2023
Struggling single mother Orla finds herself in a desperate situation after being sent to Carlingford prison. There, she meets Kelsey, a young heroin addict, and Abi, a tough lifer.
Director: Andrea Harkin
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 366 votes#2 - Episode 2
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/5/2023
Six months on, Orla finds herself back in prison. Desperate for her kids, how far will she go to take action? Meanwhile, Abi considers revenge, and Kelsey plans for her future.
Director: Andrea Harkin
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 377 votes#3 - Episode 3
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/12/2023
Abi and Kelsey bond after the birth of Kelsey’s baby, Orla faces the consequences of her actions, and intense pressure builds in the prison.
Director: Andrea Harkin
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 1,200 votes#4 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/6/2021
Mark Cobden is sent to prison and has to learn quickly how to survive. When an inmate identifies prison officer Eric McNally’s weakness, he faces an impossible choice.
Director: Lewis Arnold
Writer: Jimmy McGovern
8.3/10 1,079 votes#5 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/2021
Mark is being bullied by fellow inmate Johnno. Does he tell the prison officers and be labelled a grass or risk the attacks becoming more and more violent? Eric’s son is attacked.
Director: Lewis Arnold
Writer: Jimmy McGovern
8.6/10 1,126 votes#6 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/20/2021
Mark suffers a tragic personal loss and is given the chance to leave prison for a day. Eric is forced to take greater risks to protect his family. But where will he draw the line?
Director: Lewis Arnold
Writer: Jimmy McGovern