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The Worst Episodes of World on Fire

Every episode of World on Fire ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of World on Fire!

The story of World War II told through the intertwining fates of ordinary people from all sides of this global conflict as they grapple with...
Genres:DramaWar & Politics
Network:BBC One

Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "World on Fire". It scored 7.2/10 based on 221 votes. Directed by Drew Casson and written by N/A, it aired on 7/16/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 1".

  • Episode 1
    7.2/10221 votes
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    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/16/2023

    The war reaches the sands of the Egyptian desert while bombs fall on Manchester, and Harry introduces an explosive force into Robina’s household, leaving her reeling.

    Director: Drew Casson

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    7.3/10526 votes
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    #2 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2019

    When war breaks, translator Harry Chase vows to help his Polish lover Kasia flee Warsaw, but how will he explain this to his sweetheart Lois, waiting for him at home in Manchester?

    Director: Adam Smith

    Writer: Peter Bowker

  • Episode 2
    7.4/10424 votes
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    #3 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2019

    A month after the outbreak of war, Warsaw is unrecognisable, while Manchester, on the surface, appears very much the same. Will there be a warm welcome home for Harry?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    7.4/10363 votes
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    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2019

    Harry’s courage is tested at Louvain as he comes face to face with a German sniper, and Kasia’s resistance activity in Warsaw intensifies.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    7.4/10170 votes
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    #5 - Episode 2

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/23/2023

    As Harry struggles to adapt to the reality of desert combat, Lois still longs to leave home. In Paris, Henriette is in grave danger, and a mysterious stranger arrives at Robina’s.

    Director: Barney Cokeliss

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    7.5/10390 votes
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    #6 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2019

    December 1939, and Tom fights for his life on board the HMS Exeter at the Battle of River Plate. Meanwhile, Harry and Lois have a more personal battle to fight.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 7
    7.5/10346 votes
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    #7 - Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/2019

    On a Polish mission as part of the SOE, Harry grasps a second chance at saving Kasia from the horrors of Warsaw, while Lois looks set for happiness with new love, Vernon. Season finale.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    7.5/10162 votes
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    #8 - Episode 3

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/30/2023

    As Stan and Rajib make a hasty retreat across the desert, Marga reasserts her commitment to the führer. Meanwhile, David is in peril in the skies over France.

    Director: Meenu Gaur

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    7.5/10152 votes
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    #9 - Episode 4

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/6/2023

    As Kasia takes on her first assignment as an agent, Rajib’s military values are tested. Meanwhile, a familiar face comes to David’s aid

    Director: Drew Casson

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    7.5/10147 votes
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    #10 - Episode 5

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 8/13/2023

    Tragedy strikes at the heart of Harry’s unit as the siege drags on in Tobruk. In Manchester, Kasia is confronted by more of the horrors of the war. In France, romance blossoms between David and Henriette.

    Director: Meenu Gaur

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    7.6/10345 votes
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    #11 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2019

    June 1940. The Nazis have taken Paris with not a bullet fired. Webster and Albert's life in the city they love will never be the same again.

    Director: Chanya Button

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    7.6/10174 votes
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    #12 - Episode 6

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/20/2023

    Harry returns to Manchester, but Kasia is determined to leave. In Europe, Marga and Henriette must each make their escape, while north Africa becomes even more brutal for Rajib.

    Director: Barney Cokeliss

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    7.7/10378 votes
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    #13 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2019

    Harry leads his unit on the route to Dunkirk as they fight to make it onto the beach and aboard a ship. Grzegorz and Tom also struggle to survive the chaos of the evacuation.

    Director: Chanya Button

    Writer: N/A