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The Worst Episodes of UnREAL

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Set against the backdrop of a hit dating competition show, "UnREAL" is led by Rachel, a young staffer whose sole job is to manipulate her relationships with and among the contestants to get the vital

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    UnREAL Season 3 Episode 2 - Shield
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Shield

    S3:E2

    After a poker game with the contestants leaves Serena the sore winner, Chet decides to teach her how to be the woman that all men want to marry. Quinn makes a connection with one of the contestants after meeting Chet's new swimsuit model girlfriend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 3 - Clarity
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Clarity

    S3:E3

    A patriarchal group date infuriates Serena, who refuses to heed Chet's advice on how women should act. Rachel opens up about her past to Dr. Simon. One of the contestants reveals the real reason why he came on the show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 8 - Recurrent
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Recurrent

    S3:E8

    Rachel confronts her mother while Serena gets ambushed someone from her past, threatening her relationships with the remaining contestants. Chet struggles with Gary's offer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 6 - Transference
    5.2/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Transference

    S3:E6

    Under the watchful eye of Dr. Simon, Rachel attempts to help her father come off his medication, forcing her to make a painful decision. Jay delivers difficult news regarding his new show. Quinn and Chet take matters into their own hands with two of the contestants, making Everlasting gold.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 4 - Confront
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Confront

    S3:E4

    Rachel is forced to come clean to Serena. Quinn approves Jay's idea for a new show, but must make a potentially dangerous deal with one of the contestants. Rachel revisits a trauma from her dark past and uncovers distressing news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 5 - Gestalt
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Gestalt

    S3:E5

    Quinn and Jay's new show pitch to Gary does not go as planned. Rachel confronts her father about her past and rescues him from her mother's control. Serena learns a contestant's secret. Jay's arrangement with Alexi becomes even riskier than before.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 7 - Projection
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Projection

    S3:E7

    In the Hometown Date episode, Rachel pushes Serena to make a choice which sends her down a path of uncertainty. To Rachel's horror, Quinn pulls a dangerous stunt which forces Serena to save the day. Chet gets a tempting proposition from Gary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 1 - Oath
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Oath

    S3:E1

    Quinn brings Rachel back from self-imposed "exile" in a desperate attempt to keep "Everlasting" afloat following the PR nightmare of the previous season; Silicon Valley mogul Serena becomes the new season's female "suitress."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. UnREAL Season 4 Episode 3 - Wild Card
    7.2/10(137 votes)

    #9 - Wild Card

    S4:E3

    The first episode of "Passport to Dance" premieres as Everlasting contestants compete to be a guest judge. Alexi, sick of Jay's condescension, acts out on live TV, causing havoc. Quinn and Chet deal with shocking news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. UnREAL Season 4 Episode 4 - Cold Call
    7.2/10(140 votes)

    #10 - Cold Call

    S4:E4

    Quinn deals with the news of her "geriatric pregnancy" and August's knowledge of the pregnancy. Chet plans his dream wedding and thinks of their child while Rachel and Jay try to save Passport to Dance, harming Alexi in the process.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. UnREAL Season 4 Episode 8 - Sudden Death
    7.3/10(176 votes)

    #11 - Sudden Death

    S4:E8

    Rachel begins to question her decisions leading up to the finale. Quinn must decide whether to intervene and save the Everlasting finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. UnREAL Season 2 Episode 4 - Treason
    7.4/10(235 votes)

    #12 - Treason

    S2:E4

    Darius reveals his secret to Rachel and she tries to find a way to reverse his decision. Quinn and Chet find themselves back on the same team. Chet brings his baby to work. Quinn confronts Rachel.

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. UnREAL Season 4 Episode 1 - All In
    7.4/10(158 votes)

    #13 - All In

    S4:E1

    Quinn returns from vacation just in time for the start of 'Everlasting All Stars', featuring winners and losers from previous seasons. Rachel, having reinvented herself, is determined to make this season memorable.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. UnREAL Season 4 Episode 6 - Tilt
    7.4/10(140 votes)

    #14 - Tilt

    S4:E6

    The Everlasting crew deals with the consequences of the previous episode. Rachel and Quinn double cross each other when the network gets involved. The contestants start to question the lies that Rachel has been telling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 2 - Relapse
    7.5/10(405 votes)

    #15 - Relapse

    S1:E2

    A family tragedy strikes one of the girls while Quinn continues to push boundaries and Rachel's old laptop falls into the wrong hands.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Elizabeth Benjamin

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  16. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 3 - Mother
    7.5/10(351 votes)

    #16 - Mother

    S1:E3

    Broke and drowning under a pile of bills, Rachel is forced to ask her mother for financial support. Back at the mansion, Adam's best friend makes waves on set when he is asked to choose three women for a romantic dinner date with Adam.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:David A. Weinstein

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  17. UnREAL Season 2 Episode 2 - Insurgent
    7.5/10(267 votes)

    #17 - Insurgent

    S2:E2

    Quinn and Chet begin producing two different versions of the show, forcing the crew to choose sides. Rachel fears her new promotion could be at stake, so she takes matters into her own hands and ends up yielding unexpected results.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  18. UnREAL Season 2 Episode 3 - Guerilla
    7.5/10(255 votes)

    #18 - Guerilla

    S2:E3

    Chet is allowed to produce a more male-skewing version of the show. Quinn decides to prove her own value. Rachel begins to suspect that Darius is hiding a secret. Chet struggles in a custody battle over his son.

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writer:Alex Metcalf

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  19. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 9 - Codependence
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Codependence

    S3:E9

    Rachel helps Serena navigate the home stretch and narrow the suitors down to two at Chet's lifetime achievement gala. However, clashing opinions cause a public fight and Quinn's plan to take down Gary takes a turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 10 - Commitment
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Commitment

    S3:E10

    A life-changing offer from Serena and a shocking discovery about Dr. Simon drive Rachel to strongly question her future at Everlasting. Chet makes an astonishing confession while Quinn takes one final swing at Gary

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. UnREAL Season 4 Episode 2 - Double Down
    7.5/10(145 votes)

    #21 - Double Down

    S4:E2

    Rachel continues in her pursuit of a "ring," flirting with each of the contestants and going so far as to sleep with one. She and new producer Tommy work to keep their perfectly planned season from being destroyed by a panicked Quinn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 4 - Wife
    7.6/10(328 votes)

    #22 - Wife

    S1:E4

    The girls get upset when a tabloid exposes news about Adam's past. Rachel produces a romantic date at Adam's vineyard. Quinn revisits an old relationship when she realizes she will always be the "other woman" in Chet's life. Jeremy receives a promotion.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Ariana Jackson

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  23. UnREAL Season 4 Episode 7 - Bluff
    7.6/10(141 votes)

    #23 - Bluff

    S4:E7

    Rachel and Quinn go head to head as the betrayals pile up and the contestants become fed up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 1 - Return
    7.7/10(529 votes)

    #24 - Return

    S1:E1

    A young staffer at a dating competition show is tasked with manipulating relationships among the contestants in order to get dramatic footage for the show.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 7 - Savior
    7.7/10(311 votes)

    #25 - Savior

    S1:E7

    After a tragedy hits the set, the contestants and everybody behind the scenes are affected.

    Director:Lev L. Spiro
    Writer:Jordan Hawley

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Shield" is the worst rated episode of "UnREAL". It scored 5/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/5/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Clarity".