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The Best Episodes of Unstable

Every episode of Unstable ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Unstable!

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He's an eccentric biotech genius. His son's a pragmatist living in his shadow. To save the family business, they'll have to work through some issues.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Unstable Season 1 Episode 8 - A Dragon's Fire
    7.4/10(247 votes)

    #1 - A Dragon's Fire

    S1:E8

    An emergency board meeting puts Ellis' job on the line. A shocking discovery forces Jackson to step up to save the company — and his dad — from disaster.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Michael A. Ross

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  2. Unstable Season 1 Episode 2 - Engaged, Focused and Ridiculously Sane
    7.2/10(294 votes)

    #2 - Engaged, Focused and Ridiculously Sane

    S1:E2

    After an odd discovery in Ellis' basement, Jackson stays longer in LA and sets boundaries with his dad — which inspires Ellis to stand up to the board.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Michael Shipley

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  3. Unstable Season 1 Episode 6 - The Ballad of Eduardo
    7.2/10(237 votes)

    #3 - The Ballad of Eduardo

    S1:E6

    A call from an old professor puts Jackson in a tough spot. The Red Lab crew faces hard truths. Ellis sets his sights on new heights at his side job.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Sam Shanker

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  4. Unstable Season 1 Episode 7 - Roasting for Beginners
    7.2/10(222 votes)

    #4 - Roasting for Beginners

    S1:E7

    Ellis and Jackson spend the day doing landscaping work until the father-son bonding time turns into a roast. At the house, Leslie wears out his welcome.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Bente Engelstoft

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  5. Unstable Season 1 Episode 3 - The Wizard of Odd
    7.1/10(275 votes)

    #5 - The Wizard of Odd

    S1:E3

    Determined to change the narrative of his life and business, Ellis invites a reporter to shadow him, while Anna tries to make things seem normal at work.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Unstable Season 1 Episode 4 - Pilgrims and Sex Parties
    7.1/10(264 votes)

    #6 - Pilgrims and Sex Parties

    S1:E4

    Facing fallout from the Time cover, Ellis fears getting ousted and receives support from an old pal, while Anna uncovers intel to keep the twins at bay.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Unstable Season 1 Episode 5 - Beautiful Birthday Bastards
    7.1/10(246 votes)

    #7 - Beautiful Birthday Bastards

    S1:E5

    When the twins threaten to press charges, Anna and Ellis plan a birthday surprise. Jackson and the Red Lab crew head to the bar, where feelings emerge.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Hailey Chavez

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  8. Unstable Season 1 Episode 1 - Unstable
    7.0/10(404 votes)

    #8 - Unstable

    S1:E1

    Reeling from a tragedy, Ellis struggles to focus at work as a major project looms, forcing Anna to reach out to Ellis' son Jackson for help.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Unstable Season 2 Episode 7 - Ron Tabasco
    6.6/10(84 votes)

    #9 - Ron Tabasco

    S2:E7

    A real estate convention turns out to be the perfect escape for Ellis and Jackson. Anna enlists Peter's help ahead of an important meeting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Unstable Season 2 Episode 1 - Shanked
    6.5/10(128 votes)

    #10 - Shanked

    S2:E1

    Ellis prepares to pay the price for his fiery behavior while Anna pushes for fresh leadership at the company. Jackson makes a new friend — and a bold move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Unstable Season 2 Episode 2 - Winning Time
    6.5/10(114 votes)

    #11 - Winning Time

    S2:E2

    Ellis experiences an odd side effect after undergoing a reverse-aging treatment. Georgia stirs up drama in the lab by spreading rumors about the merger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Unstable Season 2 Episode 6 - Dragon Slayer
    6.4/10(89 votes)

    #12 - Dragon Slayer

    S2:E6

    Ellis and Peter sit down for a joint interview. Threatening messages arrive at Dragon, leading to an in-house investigation — and plenty of suspects.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Unstable Season 2 Episode 4 - Mindhunter
    6.3/10(100 votes)

    #13 - Mindhunter

    S2:E4

    Ellis grows concerned after Jackson shares his unique scientific vision. A secret meeting puts pressure on Peter. Ruby gives career advice to Luna.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Unstable Season 2 Episode 5 - MOCAP Man
    6.3/10(90 votes)

    #14 - MOCAP Man

    S2:E5

    With BioTexpo approaching, Ellis tries to get Jackson into a motion capture suit. Georgia dabbles in manipulation, and Ruby receives a tempting offer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Unstable Season 2 Episode 8 - Ellis U
    6.3/10(91 votes)

    #15 - Ellis U

    S2:E8

    Driven by the developments at Dragon, Ellis launches a new scheme that causes issues for the lab team as they rush to meet the bio-battery deadline.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Unstable Season 2 Episode 3 - Retreat
    5.8/10(109 votes)

    #16 - Retreat

    S2:E3

    As Ellis and Jackson bicker over their management styles, Dragon celebrates its growth with a company retreat that includes a couple of party crashers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Dragon's Fire" is the best rated episode of "Unstable". It scored 7.4/10 based on 247 votes. Directed by Marc Buckland and written by Michael A. Ross, it aired on 3/30/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Engaged, Focused and Ridiculously Sane".