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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 Worst Episode
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    Tyrant Season 3 Episode 10 - Two Graves
    6.7/10(246 votes)

    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.

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

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  2. Tyrant Season 3 Episode 5 - Rock and a Hard Place
    7.3/10(205 votes)

    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.

    Director:Deborah Chow
    Writer:Anna Fishko

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  3. Tyrant Season 3 Episode 9 - How to Live
    7.3/10(193 votes)

    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.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Tyrant Season 3 Episode 2 - Cockroach
    7.5/10(244 votes)

    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.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writer:Addison McQuigg

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  5. Tyrant Season 3 Episode 6 - Truth and Dignity
    7.5/10(203 votes)

    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.

    Director:Charlotte Brändström
    Writers:Kelly Wiles, Amy Louise Johnson

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  6. Tyrant Season 3 Episode 7 - Bedfellows
    7.5/10(202 votes)

    S3:E7

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    Director:Peter Weller
    Writer:Daniel Goldfarb

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  7. Tyrant Season 1 Episode 5 - Hail Mary
    7.6/10(395 votes)

    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.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Chris Levinson

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

    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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  9. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 2 - Enter the Fates
    7.7/10(307 votes)

    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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  10. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 3 - Faith
    7.7/10(301 votes)

    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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  11. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 4 - A House Built on Sand
    7.7/10(304 votes)

    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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  12. Tyrant Season 3 Episode 1 - Spring
    7.7/10(268 votes)

    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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  13. Tyrant Season 3 Episode 4 - A Prayer for Our Daughters
    7.7/10(220 votes)

    S3:E4

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    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Emmy Grinwis

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

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

    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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  16. Tyrant Season 3 Episode 8 - Ask for the Earth
    7.8/10(188 votes)

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

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

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

    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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  20. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 1 - Mark of Cain
    8.1/10(384 votes)

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

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

    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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  23. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 5 - A Viper in the Palace
    8.2/10(312 votes)

    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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  24. Tyrant Season 2 Episode 7 - The Awful Grace of God
    8.2/10(317 votes)

    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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  25. Tyrant Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.3/10(812 votes)

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Two Graves" is the worst rated episode of "Tyrant". It scored 6.7/10 based on 246 votes. Directed by Gwyneth Horder-Payton and written by Howard Gordon, Christopher Keyser, it aired on 9/7/2016. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Rock and a Hard Place".