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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...

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  1. Background image for Two Graves
    6.7/10(245 votes)

    #1 - Two Graves

    S3:E10

    Barry and Molly are on the brink of waging war on the Caliphate. Leila makes a bold political move and braves the possibility of a close betrayal. Barry and Daliyah face a final reckoning in their relationship. The conflict in Abuddin threatens to turn into a bloody civil war.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Pax Abuddin
    6.8/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Pax Abuddin

    S2:E12

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for A House Built on Sand
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #3 - A House Built on Sand

    S2:E4

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for The Awful Grace of God
    7.1/10(6 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for How to Live
    7.3/10(191 votes)

    #5 - How to Live

    S3:E9

    Abuddin descends into chaos. Daliyah persuades Fauzi to leave so he can be a voice of dissent, and she takes a public stand against Barry. In an attempt to regain control, Barry gives Maloof authority to shut down Leila’s opposition, and Ahmed joins to pressure his mother to surrender. Cogswell makes a forceful move that puts his career in jeopardy.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Rock and a Hard Place
    7.4/10(202 votes)

    #6 - Rock and a Hard Place

    S3:E5

    In the wake of thwarted terrorist attacks, Barry bans open prayer at the University - causing a severe backlash. Al-Qadi speaks out against violence and restriction of religious freedom. Bereft and alone, Barry and Daliyah turn to each other for comfort. Leila’s campaign heats up, alongside her relationship with Cogswell.

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    Director:Deborah Chow
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Bedfellows
    7.4/10(199 votes)

    #7 - Bedfellows

    S3:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Cockroach
    7.5/10(240 votes)

    #8 - Cockroach

    S3:E2

    Barry discovers that his hold over Abuddin is tenuous. Sammy embarks on a risky relationship. Ihab's desire for revenge is given an outlet. Fauzi returns to Abuddin and is thrust into a political role. Molly’s routine visit to a military hospital goes awry, spelling terrible consequences for the future of Abuddin.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Truth and Dignity
    7.5/10(201 votes)

    #9 - Truth and Dignity

    S3:E6

    Barry's tough policies put Daliyah in grave danger. Al-Qadi enacts a risky plan to broach peace. Fauzi puts his feelings on the line, leaving Daliyah conflicted. As the elections reel out of control, Barry cracks down on the political process. Leila's relationship with Cogswell creates a wedge between her and her sister.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Hail Mary
    7.6/10(390 votes)

    #10 - Hail Mary

    S1:E5

    As Jamal prepares to throw down the gauntlet on the thousands of citizens gathered in the Plaza to protest his reign, Barry scrambles to put together a summit in the hopes of avoiding violence and bloodshed.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Mark of Cain
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Inside Men and Outside Women
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Inside Men and Outside Women

    S2:E9

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    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Sins of the Father
    7.7/10(418 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Enter the Fates
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Faith
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Faith

    S2:E3

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for A Viper in the Palace
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Fathers and Sons
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Spring
    7.7/10(263 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for A Prayer for Our Daughters
    7.7/10(218 votes)

    #19 - A Prayer for Our Daughters

    S3:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Ask for the Earth
    7.7/10(186 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for State of Emergency
    7.8/10(565 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for My Brother's Keeper
    7.8/10(464 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Meet the New Boss
    7.8/10(354 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for The Other Brother
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Desert Storm
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Desert Storm

    S2:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Two Graves" is the worst rated episode of "Tyrant". It scored 6.7/10 based on 245 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/7/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pax Abuddin".