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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.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Time Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(646 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    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:Helen Black

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  2. Time Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(481 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    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:Helen Black

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  3. Time Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.9/10(494 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    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:Helen Black

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  4. Time Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(1367 votes)

    #4 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    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

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  5. Time Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.3/10(1229 votes)

    #5 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    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

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  6. Time Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.6/10(1285 votes)

    #6 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Time". It scored 7.8/10 based on 646 votes. Directed by Andrea Harkin and written by Helen Black, it aired on 10/29/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".