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The Worst Episodes of Truth Be Told

Every episode of Truth Be Told ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Truth Be Told!

Descend into the world of true-crime podcasts with Poppy Parnell, who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice.
Genres:DramaMystery
Network:Apple TV+
Episodes
28
Avg. Rating
7.2
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  • Ghosts at the Feast
    6.9/10(254)
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    #1 - Ghosts at the Feast

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 8/27/2021

    As she looks into the deaths, Poppy uncovers a massive secret. Shreve reveals a medical diagnosis to his family.

    Director: Rosemary Rodriguez

    Writer: Jamie Rosengard

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  • From My Hand the Poisoned Apple
    6.9/10(144)
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    #2 - From My Hand the Poisoned Apple

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 2/23/2023

    Markus and Zarina wait for their nightmare to finally end. Poppy weighs having Eva on her podcast to help expose the suspect.

    Director: Alrick Riley

    Writer: Lisa Michelle Payton

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  • Unto the Sweet Bird's Throat
    7.0/10(194)
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    #3 - Unto the Sweet Bird's Throat

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 1/19/2023

    Poppy focuses her next podcast on the neglected issue of missing Black girls in Oakland as she tries to locate a friend’s teen daughter.

    Director: Mikkel Nørgaard

    Writer: Maisha Closson

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  • Her, Armed With Sorrow Sore
    7.0/10(163)
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    #4 - Her, Armed With Sorrow Sore

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 1/26/2023

    Poppy takes the investigation into her own hands and grapples with whether she can trust Eva.

    Director: Mikkel Nørgaard

    Writer: Jamie Rosengard, Henry 'Hank' Jones

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  • Darkness Declares the Glory of Light
    7.0/10(137)
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    #5 - Darkness Declares the Glory of Light

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 3/9/2023

    Poppy finds her relationship with Eva hanging in the balance. Markus and Poppy make a discovery that challenges their theory.

    Director: Fred Toye

    Writer: Janelle Malak, Rebecca Dameron

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  • Other People's Tears Are Only Water
    7.1/10(322)
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    #6 - Other People's Tears Are Only Water

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 8/20/2021

    Poppy attends an art exhibit for her friend, successful lifestyle guru Micah (Kate Hudson)—but it ends in a shocking tragedy.

    Director: Mikkel Nørgaard

    Writer: Nichelle D. Tramble

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  • In Another Life
    7.1/10(225)
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    #7 - In Another Life

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 9/10/2021

    The case takes a turn when another person close to Micah is found dead. Poppy and Ingram's marriage reaches a crossroads.

    Director: Jet Wilkinson

    Writer: Jai Tiggett

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  • Lanterman-Petris-Short
    7.1/10(202)
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    #8 - Lanterman-Petris-Short

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 10/1/2021

    Rose tells Poppy about Micah's past. A protective Holt goes to extreme measures, with violent consequences.

    Director: Alexis Ostrander, Fred Toye

    Writer: Darla Lansu

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  • Brick by Brick It Also Falls
    7.1/10(209)
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    #9 - Brick by Brick It Also Falls

    Season 2 Episode 9

    Aired 10/14/2021

    Poppy's pursuit of a suspect leads to a horrific confrontation. The truth about Poppy's childhood with Miss Shirley is revealed.

    Director: Kat Candler

    Writer: Michael Kastelein

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  • Last Exit...Oakland
    7.1/10(223)
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    #10 - Last Exit...Oakland

    Season 2 Episode 10

    Aired 10/21/2021

    Grappling with the aftermath of the attack, Poppy interviews Micah on her podcast and gets to the bottom of the case.

    Director: Mikkel Nørgaard

    Writer: Michael Kastelein, Matthew Montoya

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  • Never Take Your Eyes Off Her
    7.1/10(148)
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    #11 - Never Take Your Eyes Off Her

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 2/9/2023

    With the clock ticking, Poppy desperately looks for clues to Trini's whereabouts, leaning on Eva as a resource.

    Director: Bille Woodruff

    Writer: Michael Kastelein, Lisa Michelle Payton

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  • Freedom Is Never Given; It Is Won
    7.1/10(154)
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    #12 - Freedom Is Never Given; It Is Won

    Season 3 Episode 5

    Aired 2/16/2023

    Poppy reveals her suspect to Markus—and risks her career with a bold tactic. Shreve's confrontation with a politician leads to an arrest.

    Director: Alrick Riley

    Writer: Darla Lansu, Henry 'Hank' Jones

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  • The Luxury in Self-Reproach
    7.1/10(137)
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    #13 - The Luxury in Self-Reproach

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 3/2/2023

    Eva bares her soul to Poppy. Markus spirals out of control. Poppy and Aames uncover more evidence about the suspect in custody.

    Director: Fred Toye

    Writer: Jamie Rosengard, Madeleine Pron

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  • A Kiss Not Mine Alone
    7.1/10(133)
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    #14 - A Kiss Not Mine Alone

    Season 3 Episode 10

    Aired 3/23/2023

    Reeling in the aftermath of the attack, Poppy sets her sights on locating a suspect on the run. Markus seeks help from Shreve.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • If Wishes Were Horses
    7.2/10(231)
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    #15 - If Wishes Were Horses

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 9/3/2021

    Poppy learns there's more than meets the eye with Micah's assistant, Ramon. Micah grows distrustful of those closest to her.

    Director: Dawn Wilkinson

    Writer: Milla Bell-Hart

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  • All These Women
    7.2/10(206)
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    #16 - All These Women

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 9/23/2021

    Poppy and Markus search for a mysterious associate of Holt's. Memories of Poppy's childhood with Miss Shirley invade her thoughts.

    Director: Ariel Kleiman

    Writer: Jeanine Daniels

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  • The Untold Story
    7.2/10(205)
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    #17 - The Untold Story

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 10/8/2021

    Micah threatens to expose Poppy's dark secret. Markus makes a major decision.

    Director: Nelson Cragg

    Writer: Hilly Hicks Jr.

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  • Here She Shall See No Enemy
    7.2/10(151)
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    #18 - Here She Shall See No Enemy

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 2/2/2023

    Markus tries getting to the bottom of a shocking discovery. Eva makes a startling confession to Poppy.

    Director: Bille Woodruff

    Writer: Darla Lansu, Rebecca Dameron

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  • Monster
    7.3/10(658)
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    #19 - Monster

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 12/6/2019

    While reviewing an old case, Poppy comes face-to-face with the man she put away.

    Director: Mikkel Nørgaard

    Writer: N/A

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  • No Cross, No Crown
    7.3/10(451)
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    #20 - No Cross, No Crown

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 12/13/2019

    Poppy and Markus trace their prime suspect's movements on the night of the murder.

    Director: Mikkel Nørgaard

    Writer: Davita Scarlett

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  • Not Buried, Planted
    7.3/10(400)
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    #21 - Not Buried, Planted

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 12/27/2019

    A devastated Poppy tries to walk away from the case, but it won't let her go.

    Director: Sarah Pia Anderson

    Writer: Michael Kastelein

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  • Only Little Secrets
    7.3/10(135)
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    #22 - Only Little Secrets

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 3/16/2023

    To find the girl from the blackmail tape, Poppy turns to Eva. Aames shares troubling information about the crime scene surveillance tape.

    Director: Millicent Shelton

    Writer: Michael Kastelein

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  • If I Didn't Laugh, You'd Cry
    7.4/10(224)
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    #23 - If I Didn't Laugh, You'd Cry

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 9/17/2021

    Coping with personal struggles, Poppy begins to question herself. Holt's old friend finds him. Poppy and Aames identify a new murder suspect.

    Director: Nelson Cragg

    Writer: Amanda Segel

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  • Even Salt Looks Like Sugar
    7.5/10(498)
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    #24 - Even Salt Looks Like Sugar

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 12/6/2019

    Identifying a new suspect has unintended consequences in Poppy's personal life.

    Director: Sarah Pia Anderson

    Writer: Chitra Elizabeth Sampath

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  • Black People in the Neighborhood
    7.6/10(540)
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    #25 - Black People in the Neighborhood

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 12/6/2019

    Markus drops a bombshell about a potential suspect's motive. Warren gets a visitor.

    Director: Rosemary Rodriguez

    Writer: Nichelle D. Tramble

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Ghosts at the Feast" is the worst rated episode of "Truth Be Told". It scored 6.9/10 based on 254 votes. Directed by Rosemary Rodriguez and written by Jamie Rosengard, it aired on 8/27/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "From My Hand the Poisoned Apple".