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The Worst Episodes of Waco

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

Worst episode
S1E1 Visions and Omens
7.61,239 votes
Best episode
S1E6 Day 51
8.91,133 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.1avg
Binge time
4h 12m
6 episodes

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Waco Season 1 Episode 1 - Visions and Omens
    7.6/10(1239 votes)
    S1:E1

    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:Unknown

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  2. Waco Season 1 Episode 2 - The Strangers Across the Street
    7.8/10(1091 votes)
    S1:E2

    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:Unknown

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  3. Waco Season 1 Episode 4 - Of Milk and Men
    7.9/10(1010 votes)
    S1:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Waco Season 1 Episode 5 - Stalling for Time
    8.0/10(989 votes)
    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Waco Season 1 Episode 3 - Operation Showtime
    8.4/10(1108 votes)
    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Waco Season 1 Episode 6 - Day 51
    8.9/10(1133 votes)
    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Visions and Omens" is the worst rated episode of Waco. It scored 7.6/10 from 1,239 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by John Erick Dowdle, it aired on January 24, 2018. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Strangers Across the Street".

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