The Worst Episodes of Tyrant
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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 exile to return to his homeland, accompanied by his American wife and children, for his nephew's wedding. Barry’s reluctant homecoming leads to a dramatic clash of cultures as he is thrown back into the familial and national politics of his youth.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Tyrant" is "Two Graves", rated 6.7/10 from 239 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Two Graves" aired on 9/7/2016 and is rated 0.6 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "How to Live".
6.7/10 239 votes#1 - Two Graves
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 9/7/2016
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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7.3/10 184 votes#2 - How to Live
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 8/31/2016
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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7.4/10 197 votes#3 - Rock and a Hard Place
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/3/2016
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
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7.4/10 194 votes
7.5/10 236 votes#5 - Cockroach
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 7/13/2016
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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7.5/10 196 votes#6 - Truth and Dignity
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2016
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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7.6/10 386 votes#7 - Hail Mary
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/22/2014
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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7.7/10 414 votes#8 - 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.
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7.7/10 298 votes#9 - 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.
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7.7/10 291 votes#10 - 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.
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7.7/10 295 votes#11 - 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.
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7.7/10 258 votes#12 - 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.
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7.7/10 212 votes#13 - A Prayer for Our Daughters
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2016
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7.8/10 561 votes#14 - 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.
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7.8/10 460 votes#15 - 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.
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7.8/10 350 votes#16 - 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.
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7.8/10 181 votes#17 - 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.
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8.1/10 381 votes#18 - 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.
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8.1/10 363 votes#19 - 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.
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8.1/10 372 votes#20 - 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.
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8.2/10 789 votes#21 - 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.
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8.2/10 394 votes#22 - 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.
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8.2/10 425 votes#23 - 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.
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8.2/10 302 votes#24 - 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.
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8.2/10 308 votes#25 - 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.
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