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The Best Episodes of Tyrant

Every episode of Tyrant ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Tyrant!

The story of an unassuming American family drawn into the workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation. Bassam "Barry" Al Fayeed, the younger son of...
Genres:DramaWar & Politics
Network:FX

Best Episodes Summary

"Desert Storm" is the best rated episode of "Tyrant". It scored 8.7/10 based on 324 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/25/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pax Abuddin".

  • Desert Storm
    8.7/10324 votes
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    #1 - Desert Storm

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 8/25/2015

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pax Abuddin
    8.7/10368 votes
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    #2 - Pax Abuddin

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 9/1/2015

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Zanjir
    8.6/10326 votes
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    #3 - Zanjir

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/18/2015

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fathers and Sons
    8.5/10303 votes
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    #4 - Fathers and Sons

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2015

    Suffering heavy losses, Barry wrestles with the notion that he needs the palace’s support to survive. As paranoia builds within Jamal, he questions where Rami’s loyalty lies. Stricken by Abdul’s death, Sammy plans to give his money to insurgents fighting the Army of the Caliphate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Other Brother
    8.4/10320 votes
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    #5 - The Other Brother

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2015

    Barry opts to stay in Abbudin and take a stand against the Caliphate. Jamal leans on the Chinese diplomat to promise military support. Sammy is shocked to learn that Abdul has been kidnapped by the Caliphate.

    Director: Kari Skogland

    Writer: N/A

  • The Dead and the Living
    8.4/10295 votes
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    #6 - The Dead and the Living

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 7/20/2016

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Inside Men and Outside Women
    8.3/10276 votes
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    #7 - Inside Men and Outside Women

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/11/2015

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    Director: Andrew Bernstein

    Writer: N/A

  • Pilot
    8.2/10791 votes
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    #8 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/24/2014

    Barry Al-Fayeed is a California pediatrician who also happens to be the second son of a Middle Eastern dictator. Barry reluctantly agrees to return home with his American family for his nephew's wedding. Events thrust him into the complex and turbulent growing pains of a nation straining to break free from dictatorial rule.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What the World Needs Now
    8.2/10395 votes
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    #9 - What the World Needs Now

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/29/2014

    Barry convinces Jamal to meet with exiled opposition leader Sheik Rashid. But when the meeting takes a turn for the worse, Jamal is forced to make a difficult decision that will impact the lives of his family and his country forever.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gone Fishing
    8.2/10426 votes
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    #10 - Gone Fishing

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/26/2014

    On the verge of betraying and displacing Jamal, Barry receives troublesome news that threatens to destroy everything he's worked so hard for. Meanwhile, Jamal's rising suspicions lead him to question the loyalty of those closest to him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Viper in the Palace
    8.2/10304 votes
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    #11 - A Viper in the Palace

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/14/2015

    The Army of the Caliphate arrives and Barry fears his identity will be revealed. Jamal and Tariq's conflict over military action reaches a tipping point. Molly and Sammy travel to Abuddin.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Awful Grace of God
    8.2/10310 votes
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    #12 - The Awful Grace of God

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/28/2015

    Jamal feels his country is spiraling out of control and is desperate for a military victory - no matter the cost. Barry's attempt to rescue Daliyah has unintended consequences. Seeing he's on shaky ground, Rami consults with Amira on how to navigate Jamal's erratic behavior.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Preventative Medicine
    8.1/10382 votes
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    #13 - Preventative Medicine

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/5/2014

    Jamal is terrified to discover that Sheik Rashid may actually survive Jamal's brutal attack, while Amira's disclosure of a twenty year old secret leads Barry to question everything he's ever believed about his father.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gaslight
    8.1/10364 votes
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    #14 - Gaslight

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/19/2014

    As the plans for the coup continue to take shape, Jamal proves how far he will go to punish those who oppose him, and Barry's relationship with Molly is pushed to the limit after she learns of the repercussions that await their family.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mark of Cain
    8.1/10375 votes
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    #15 - Mark of Cain

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/16/2015

    Barry waits to find out what his punishment will be for a failed coup, Jamal agonizes over the decision whether to execute him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • State of Emergency
    7.8/10562 votes
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    #16 - State of Emergency

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/1/2014

    When Barry's older brother, Jamal, the newly appointed President of Abbudin, is incapacitated, Barry must put his plans to return to America on hold. His life is further complicated, when his nephew's new bride is kidnapped by terrorists.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Brother's Keeper
    7.8/10461 votes
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    #17 - My Brother's Keeper

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/8/2014

    While Barry’s decision to stay in Abbudin is met with mixed emotion, the discovery of new evidence connected to the attempted murder of Jamal threatens to drive a wedge between the two brothers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Meet the New Boss
    7.8/10351 votes
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    #18 - Meet the New Boss

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/12/2014

    Fed up with Jamal's unpredictable and violent nature, Barry conspires to start a coup and remove his brother from office; while at the same time Jamal is so moved by Barry's willingness to do the unthinkable and hasten Sheik Rashid's demise, that he stops at nothing to prove his worth to his brother.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sins of the Father
    7.7/10415 votes
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    #19 - Sins of the Father

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/15/2014

    Tensions boil as the 20th anniversary of the chemical attack ordered by Barry's father, President Khaled Al-Fayeed looms. Barry’s plan to defuse the situation runs into heavy resistance. Meanwhile, Jamal struggles to regain confidence in the bedroom.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Enter the Fates
    7.7/10299 votes
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    #20 - Enter the Fates

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/23/2015

    Molly returns to the U.S., but struggles to adjust to life without Barry. Meanwhile, Jamal deals with the loss of a close relative.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Faith
    7.7/10292 votes
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    #21 - Faith

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2015

    Barry ends up being taken in by a Bedouin family. Jamal is upset over Tariq's drastic military action.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A House Built on Sand
    7.7/10296 votes
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    #22 - A House Built on Sand

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/7/2015

    Barry attempts to adjust to his new identity. A highly decorated war hero is introduced to Jamal.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Spring
    7.7/10261 votes
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    #23 - Spring

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 7/6/2016

    With Jamal’s life in danger and Abuddin on the verge of plunging into chaos, Barry steps forward as interim president and sets the stage for democratic elections. Daliyah takes a leading role in the nation, bringing her close to Barry. Swept up in the tides of revenge, army leaders overstep their bounds in securing peace. An American General who shares history with Leila arrives in Abuddin.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Prayer for Our Daughters
    7.7/10215 votes
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    #24 - A Prayer for Our Daughters

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2016

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ask for the Earth
    7.7/10184 votes
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    #25 - Ask for the Earth

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 8/24/2016

    Molly returns to Abuddin with a hardened resolve to pursue her daughter’s killer. Mahdiya is entrusted with a critical job. Leila and Cogswell relish in a brief escape from the world -- only to find that escape is impossible. Barry is thrown by Molly’s cold determination and haunted by images of the daughter he failed. Stuck between the woman he loves, the woman he loved, and the daughter he lost, Barry takes a hard line with the country.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A