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The Best Episodes of Wormwood Season 1

Every episode of Wormwood Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Wormwood Season 1!

In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.
Genres:CrimeDocumentary
Network:Netflix

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed" is the best rated episode of "Wormwood" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 267 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Kieran Fitzgerald, Steven Hathaway, Molly Rokosz, it aired on 12/15/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter 2: A Terrible Mistake".

  • Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed
    6.9/10267 votes

    #1 - Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/15/2017

    In 1953, Army scientist Frank Olson takes a fatal plunge from a hotel window. In 1975, a bombshell report ties his death to a top-secret experiment.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Kieran Fitzgerald, Steven Hathaway, Molly Rokosz

  • Chapter 2: A Terrible Mistake
    7.0/10199 votes

    #2 - Chapter 2: A Terrible Mistake

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/15/2017

    Amid a wave of media attention, the government races to placate the family. In New York, Frank visits a doctor known for his unconventional methods.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Kieran Fitzgerald, Steven Hathaway, Molly Rokosz

  • Chapter 3: The Forbidden Threshold
    7.0/10178 votes

    #3 - Chapter 3: The Forbidden Threshold

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/15/2017

    One trip to New York morphs into two when Frank suffers a setback on the way home. Decades later, an apprehensive Eric checks into room 1018A.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chapter 4: Opening the Lid
    7.2/10165 votes

    #4 - Chapter 4: Opening the Lid

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/15/2017

    A hotel worker overhears a curious phone call the night of Frank's death. In 1994, a forensics expert exhumes the body to find compelling new clues.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chapter 5: Honorable Men
    7.0/10159 votes

    #5 - Chapter 5: Honorable Men

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/15/2017

    Frank's growing concerns about Cold War activities raise alarm bells at the CIA. A frustrated Eric launches a last-ditch bid for closure.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chapter 6: Remember Me
    7.2/10155 votes

    #6 - Chapter 6: Remember Me

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/15/2017

    Thanks to Seymour Hersh, Eric finally learns the truth -- but at a maddening cost. In room 1018A, Frank faces off with two mysterious men.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A