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The Worst Episodes of American Hostage

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

Worst episode
S1E7 Tomorrow's Here
6.963 votes
Best episode
S1E4 A Taste of Indianapolis
7.9152 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.3avg
Binge time
6h 30m
8 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    American Hostage Season 1 Episode 7 - Tomorrow's Here
    6.9/10(63 votes)

    S1:E7

    Having sold the lie of immunity on-air and successfully convinced Tony to sign the agreement, Fred now finds himself shut out of law enforcement's plans to bring this crisis to an end today, one way or another.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Hostage Season 1 Episode 5 - WIBC Mystery Science Theatre
    7.0/10(116 votes)

    S1:E5

    Fred is pushed to the brink as he waits to see whether Tony will accept the DA's immunity offer; a moment of connection between him and FBI Special Agent McNally shifts into a tense game of cat and mouse, and Fred must face a moral reckoning.

    Director:Nina Lopez-Corrado
    Writer:Tanya Barfield

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  3. American Hostage Season 1 Episode 6 - Moon News and Markets
    7.1/10(87 votes)

    S1:E6

    Fred wrestles with selling the false immunity agreement to Tony over the air, taking the story back to 1972.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Hostage Season 1 Episode 3 - Magic Ticket Sweepstakes
    7.4/10(177 votes)

    S1:E3

    When a report from WIBC sends Tony into a deadly spiral, Fred is forced to embrace the role of hostage negotiator to prolong Dick's life.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writer:Imogen Browder

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  5. American Hostage Season 1 Episode 2 - McMahon, Martinis & Madness
    7.5/10(231 votes)

    S1:E2

    Fred has a groundbreaking on-air interview with Tony, only to find himself pulled further and further away from his role as news director.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writers:Eileen Myers, Sharon Hoffman

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  6. American Hostage Season 1 Episode 1 - My Town Indy
    7.5/10(264 votes)

    S1:E1

    WIBC News Director Fred Heckman gets the story of his career when a hostage taker, Tony Kiritsis, demands to be interviewed live on air. Fred must decide whether to air the explosive interview.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writers:Shawn Ryan, Eileen Myers

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  7. American Hostage Season 1 Episode 4 - A Taste of Indianapolis
    7.9/10(152 votes)

    S1:E4

    Fred, in trying to talk Tony through a dark period of despondency, ends up revealing deep personal truths that have repercussions for his marriage.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writer:Mike Skerrett

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  8. American Hostage Season 1 Episode 8 - Break the Bank
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E8

    Fred must do everything he can to keep Tony alive when they're thrust into the spotlight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Tomorrow's Here" is the worst rated episode of American Hostage. It scored 6.9/10 from 63 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 25, 2026. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "WIBC Mystery Science Theatre".

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