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The Worst Episodes of Waco

Every episode of Waco ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Waco!

The harrowing true story of the 1993 standoff between the FBI, ATF and the Branch Davidians, a spiritual sect led by David Koresh in Waco, TX that resulted in a deadly shootout and fire.

Genres:CrimeDrama

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Waco" is "Visions and Omens", rated 7.6/10 from 1152 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by John Erick Dowdle. "Visions and Omens" aired on 1/24/2018 and is rated 0.2 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "The Strangers Across the Street".

  • Visions and Omens
    7.6/10 1,152 votes

    #1 - Visions and Omens

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/2018

    The ATF gets a tip of suspicious activity involving weapons taking place among a small religious community led by David Koresh and located at the Mount Carmel Center just outside of Waco, Texas.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: John Erick Dowdle

  • The Strangers Across the Street
    7.8/10 1,010 votes

    #2 - The Strangers Across the Street

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/31/2018

    ATF agent Jacob Vasquez begins undercover surveillance on the Mount Carmel compound and befriends David Koresh in hopes of finding illegal weapons or other activity.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: John Erick Dowdle

  • Of Milk and Men
    7.9/10 931 votes

    #3 - Of Milk and Men

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/14/2018

    Negotiations intensify as the Branch Davidians refuse to surrender. As David Koresh waits for a sign from God, the lack of food and medical treatment tests both the Davidians’ faith and law enforcement’s patience.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Stalling for Time
    8.0/10 914 votes

    #4 - Stalling for Time

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/21/2018

    For a moment, it seems like the end of the stalemate is nearing when the FBI’s tactical division turns up the heat with psy-ops on David Koresh and the Branch Davidians.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Operation Showtime
    8.4/10 1,021 votes

    #5 - Operation Showtime

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/7/2018

    The ATF siege is in motion. Assault vehicles storm the Mount Carmel compound and gunfire is exchanged, which begins a 51-day standoff.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 51
    9.0/10 1,044 votes

    #6 - Day 51

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/28/2018

    The standoff at the Mount Carmel compound comes to a violent and tragic end.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: John Erick Dowdle