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The Worst Episodes of Agency

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

Worst episode
S1E1 A Swan Incessantly Kicks Its Legs Beneath the Surface
7.424 votes
Best episode
S1E12 Forgetting What Was Lost
8.615 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.2avg
Binge time
17h 19m
16 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Agency Season 1 Episode 1 - A Swan Incessantly Kicks Its Legs Beneath the Surface
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    S1:E1

    Determined to succeed amid rampant internal politics, Go Ah-in competes for a chance at a promotion. Meanwhile, Jung Jae-hun presents her with an offer.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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  2. Agency Season 1 Episode 3 - When a Lion Begins the Hunt, the Jungle Trembles in Fear
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    S1:E3

    Ah-in's strategic move riles up the staff at the agency. Later, she makes a controversial executive decision — and a risky bet.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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  3. Agency Season 1 Episode 5 - A Candle Shines Brighter Than the Sun At Night
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    S1:E5

    Cho Eun‑jeong approaches Ah-in after struggling to balance work and family life. As part of a strategic move, Ah-in offers Han-na an enticing proposal.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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  4. Agency Season 1 Episode 6 - Make Sure to Listen Even to a Fool
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    S1:E6

    Han-na's first press opportunity doesn't go as planned. Eun‑jeong witnesses Ah-in in a vulnerable moment. Later, Ah-in takes on a challenging PR project.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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  5. Agency Season 1 Episode 10 - The Check Always Comes
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    S1:E10

    Ah-in finds herself in a precarious situation as her personal demons begin to weigh her down. Han-na makes a sudden proposition to Park Yeong-woo.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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  6. Agency Season 1 Episode 11 - The Hour Between Dog and Wolf
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    S1:E11

    Chang-su continues his attempts to stir up the company's internal politics — and raise his own stature. Ah-in receives a threat after her latest success.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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  7. Agency Season 1 Episode 4 - Shared Joy Becomes Jealousy, Shared Sorrow Becomes a Weakness
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    S1:E4

    With her job on the line, Ah-in must scramble when a big client faces legal trouble. She later meets Han-na, who begins working at her company.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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  8. Agency Season 1 Episode 13 - Only Those You Trust Can Stab You in the Back
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    S1:E13

    Kang Han-su approaches Yeong-woo with an offer. Ah-in lets her guard down and makes kind gestures to her team. Chang-su schemes to take down Ah-in.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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  9. Agency Season 1 Episode 14 - The War Only Ends for the Deceased
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    S1:E14

    Chang-su escalates his attacks against Ah-in and Han-na — who later work together when a sudden dilemma arises. Ah-in makes an abrupt career move.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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  10. Agency Season 1 Episode 2 - Think Strategically and Act Crazy
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    S1:E2

    Kang Han-na returns to Korea after cluing in to the path that's laid for her. Ah-in discovers the harsh truth about her job — sending her into a spiral.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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  11. Agency Season 1 Episode 8 - Well-Prepared Villains Are Quick to Act
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    S1:E8

    Ah-in discovers the true intention behind the PR project. She and her team scramble to concoct the perfect messaging for their upcoming pitch.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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  12. Agency Season 1 Episode 9 - The Ones Who Make Miracles
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    S1:E9

    Ah-in makes a defiant move and showcases her long-awaited presentation to Woowon Group. Han-na attempts to establish her authority at the agency.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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  13. Agency Season 1 Episode 7 - The Hungry Beast Will Get Fed
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    S1:E7

    Poised to impress her father and prove him wrong, Han-na goes all in on the agency's PR pitch — pitting Ah-in and Choi Chang-su against each other.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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  14. Agency Season 1 Episode 16 - You Must Row the Boat and Move Forward When There Is No Wind
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    S1:E16

    A bombshell revelation puts an unwanted spotlight on Chang-su. Ah-in and Han-na set their final plan into motion to rise to the top of the company.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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  15. Agency Season 1 Episode 15 - What You Shouldn't Do, and What You Need to Do
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    S1:E15

    An unexpected person steps in to advocate for Ah-in, angering Chang-su. Ah-in offers Han-na guidance on her next steps — no strings attached.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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  16. Agency Season 1 Episode 12 - Forgetting What Was Lost
    8.6/10(15 votes)

    S1:E12

    Han-na shares a tender moment with her father — who gives her some unexpected advice. Ah-in comes face-to-face with a figure from the past.

    Director:Lee Chang-min
    Writer:Song Su-han

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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Swan Incessantly Kicks Its Legs Beneath the Surface" is the worst rated episode of Agency. It scored 7.4/10 from 24 votes. Directed by Lee Chang-min and written by Song Su-han, it aired on January 7, 2023. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "When a Lion Begins the Hunt, the Jungle Trembles in Fear".

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