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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 the dictator of a war-torn nation, ends a self-imposed 20-year

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Tyrant Season 2 Episode 12 - Pax Abuddin
    8.8/10(371 votes)

    #1 - Pax Abuddin

    S2:E12

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    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Howard Gordon, Christopher Keyser

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  2. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 11 - Desert Storm
    8.7/10(329 votes)

    #2 - Desert Storm

    S2:E11

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    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 10 - Zanjir
    8.6/10(330 votes)

    #3 - Zanjir

    S2:E10

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    Director:Peter Weller
    Writers:Howard Gordon, Christopher Keyser

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  4. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 6 - The Other Brother
    8.5/10(328 votes)

    #4 - The Other Brother

    S2:E6

    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:David Fury

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  5. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 8 - Fathers and Sons
    8.5/10(309 votes)

    #5 - Fathers and Sons

    S2:E8

    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:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writers:Addison McQuigg, Cassie Pappas

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  6. Tyrant Season 3 Episode 3 - The Dead and the Living
    8.4/10(300 votes)

    #6 - The Dead and the Living

    S3:E3

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    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Howard Gordon, Christopher Keyser

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  7. Tyrant Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.3/10(811 votes)

    #7 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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:David Yates
    Writer:Gideon Raff

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  8. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 9 - Inside Men and Outside Women
    8.3/10(281 votes)

    #8 - Inside Men and Outside Women

    S2:E9

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    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Glenn Gordon Caron

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  9. Tyrant Season 1 Episode 6 - What the World Needs Now
    8.2/10(403 votes)

    #9 - What the World Needs Now

    S1:E6

    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:Tucker Gates
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Tyrant Season 1 Episode 10 - Gone Fishing
    8.2/10(435 votes)

    #10 - Gone Fishing

    S1:E10

    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:Michael Lehmann
    Writers:Howard Gordon, Christopher Keyser

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  11. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 5 - A Viper in the Palace
    8.2/10(311 votes)

    #11 - A Viper in the Palace

    S2:E5

    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:David Petrarca
    Writer:Mark Richard

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  12. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 7 - The Awful Grace of God
    8.2/10(316 votes)

    #12 - The Awful Grace of God

    S2:E7

    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:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Christopher Keyser

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  13. Tyrant Season 1 Episode 7 - Preventative Medicine
    8.1/10(390 votes)

    #13 - Preventative Medicine

    S1:E7

    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:Marcos Siega
    Writer:Arika Lisanne Mittman

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  14. Tyrant Season 1 Episode 9 - Gaslight
    8.1/10(373 votes)

    #14 - Gaslight

    S1:E9

    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:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 1 - Mark of Cain
    8.1/10(383 votes)

    #15 - Mark of Cain

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Howard Gordon, Christopher Keyser

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  16. Tyrant Season 1 Episode 3 - My Brother's Keeper
    7.9/10(470 votes)

    #16 - My Brother's Keeper

    S1:E3

    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:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Glenn Gordon Caron

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  17. Tyrant Season 1 Episode 2 - State of Emergency
    7.8/10(572 votes)

    #17 - State of Emergency

    S1:E2

    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:Michael Lehmann
    Writers:Howard Gordon, Craig Wright

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  18. Tyrant Season 1 Episode 8 - Meet the New Boss
    7.8/10(359 votes)

    #18 - Meet the New Boss

    S1:E8

    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:Charlotte Sieling
    Writer:David Matthews

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  19. Tyrant Season 3 Episode 8 - Ask for the Earth
    7.8/10(187 votes)

    #19 - Ask for the Earth

    S3:E8

    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:Alrick Riley
    Writer:Christopher Keyser

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  20. Tyrant Season 1 Episode 4 - Sins of the Father
    7.7/10(426 votes)

    #20 - Sins of the Father

    S1:E4

    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:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writer:Peter Noah

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  21. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 2 - Enter the Fates
    7.7/10(306 votes)

    #21 - Enter the Fates

    S2:E2

    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:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Glenn Gordon Caron

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  22. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 3 - Faith
    7.7/10(300 votes)

    #22 - Faith

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writers:Howard Gordon, Christopher Keyser

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  23. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 4 - A House Built on Sand
    7.7/10(303 votes)

    #23 - A House Built on Sand

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writers:Addison McQuigg, Cassie Pappas

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  24. Tyrant Season 3 Episode 1 - Spring
    7.7/10(267 votes)

    #24 - Spring

    S3:E1

    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:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Christopher Keyser

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  25. Tyrant Season 3 Episode 4 - A Prayer for Our Daughters
    7.7/10(219 votes)

    #25 - A Prayer for Our Daughters

    S3:E4

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    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Emmy Grinwis

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pax Abuddin" is the best rated episode of "Tyrant". It scored 8.8/10 based on 371 votes. Directed by Gwyneth Horder-Payton and written by Howard Gordon, Christopher Keyser, it aired on 9/1/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Desert Storm".