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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    UnREAL Season 4 Episode 3 - Wild Card
    7.1/10(140 votes)

    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:Shiri Appleby
    Writer:Maria Maggenti

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  2. UnREAL Season 4 Episode 4 - Cold Call
    7.2/10(144 votes)

    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:Anna Mastro
    Writer:Mark Driscoll

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  3. UnREAL Season 2 Episode 4 - Treason
    7.3/10(241 votes)

    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:Janine Nabers

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  4. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 3 - Clarity
    7.3/10(174 votes)

    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:Sheree Folkson
    Writer:Lisa Albert

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  5. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 7 - Projection
    7.3/10(152 votes)

    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:Hanelle M. Culpepper
    Writers:Freddy Gaitan, Ashley Sims

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  6. UnREAL Season 4 Episode 1 - All In
    7.3/10(162 votes)

    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:Peter O'Fallon
    Writers:Stacy Rukeyser, David Israel

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  7. UnREAL Season 4 Episode 8 - Sudden Death
    7.3/10(181 votes)

    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:Shiri Appleby
    Writers:Stacy Rukeyser, Sarah Gertrude Shapiro

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  8. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 6 - Transference
    7.4/10(153 votes)

    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:David Solomon
    Writer:David Branson Smith

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  9. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 8 - Recurrent
    7.4/10(156 votes)

    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:Constance Zimmer
    Writer:Alex Metcalf

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  10. UnREAL Season 4 Episode 2 - Double Down
    7.4/10(148 votes)

    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:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Jordan Hawley

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  11. UnREAL Season 4 Episode 6 - Tilt
    7.4/10(143 votes)

    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.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Ashley Sims

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  12. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 2 - Relapse
    7.5/10(408 votes)

    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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  13. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 3 - Mother
    7.5/10(355 votes)

    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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  14. UnREAL Season 2 Episode 3 - Guerilla
    7.5/10(262 votes)

    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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  15. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 2 - Shield
    7.5/10(187 votes)

    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:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Jordan Hawley

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  16. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 4 - Confront
    7.5/10(174 votes)

    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:Shiri Appleby
    Writer:David Israel

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  17. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 4 - Wife
    7.6/10(332 votes)

    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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  18. UnREAL Season 2 Episode 2 - Insurgent
    7.6/10(272 votes)

    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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  19. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 9 - Codependence
    7.6/10(146 votes)

    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:Sarah Gertrude Shapiro
    Writer:Ariana Jackson

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  20. UnREAL Season 4 Episode 7 - Bluff
    7.6/10(144 votes)

    S4:E7

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

    Director:Jessika Borsiczky
    Writer:Ariana Jackson

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  21. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 1 - Return
    7.7/10(532 votes)

    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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  22. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 7 - Savior
    7.7/10(317 votes)

    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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  23. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 8 - Two
    7.7/10(306 votes)

    S1:E8

    As the final elimination ceremony approaches, Adam is offered an interesting proposal.

    Director:Lev L. Spiro
    Writers:Elizabeth Benjamin, Alex Metcalf

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  24. UnREAL Season 2 Episode 5 - Infiltration
    7.7/10(255 votes)

    S2:E5

    Coleman invites Rachel to the Impact Awards. Quinn is introduced to the new owner of the network. Darius must make a big decision. Jeremy's relationship with Rachel continues to cause problems on the set.

    Director:Janice Cooke
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  25. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 9 - Princess
    7.8/10(303 votes)

    S1:E9

    Quinn and Rachel question their future; the final three contestants return to Adam's vineyard.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Wild Card" is the worst rated episode of "UnREAL". It scored 7.1/10 based on 140 votes. Directed by Shiri Appleby and written by Maria Maggenti, it aired on 7/16/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Cold Call".