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A sexy, suspense-driven legal thriller about a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant, mysterious criminal defense professor. They become entangled in a murder plot and will shake the entire university and change the

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Episode 2 - Vivian's Here
    6.3/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Vivian's Here

    S6:E2

    As Michaela, Asher and Connor gear up for their last semester of law school, they take on a weighty case involving an illegal immigrant who wants asylum. Meanwhile, Michaela boycotts going to class after a blowup with Annalise about her father. Elsewhere, in an unexpected confrontation, Annalise learns a shocking truth that makes her question everything she thought she knew.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Michael Russo

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  2. How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Episode 1 - Say Goodbye
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Say Goodbye

    S6:E1

    Annalise struggles with the personal toll that Laurel and Christopher's disappearance has taken on everyone. Meanwhile, the remaining Keating 4, Oliver, Frank and Bonnie disagree on the possible reasons behind Laurel's disappearance. Tegan handles the aftermath of Emmett's apparent poisoning, and Gabriel wants to take his budding relationship with Michaela to the next level.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:Sarah L. Thompson

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  3. How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Episode 6 - Family Sucks
    6.8/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Family Sucks

    S6:E6

    Annalise intervenes in Michaela's relationship with her father and asks for his help in return. Because Nate still doesn't trust Tegan, he attempts to get in good with someone who was once close to her. After Asher reunites and has an unpleasant conversation with his estranged mother, he shares a meaningful moment with Michaela. Elsewhere, Connor finally learns why he was originally picked for the Keating 5.

    Director:Laura Innes
    Writer:Vanessa James Benton

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  4. How to Get Away with Murder Season 4 Episode 1 - I'm Going Away
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #4 - I'm Going Away

    S4:E1

    In the wake of Wes' tragic death, Annalise returns to her family home to pick up the pieces of her shattered life, and realizes that, in order to rebuild, she must make a tough and shocking decision. Meanwhile, "the Keating 4" all face an uncertain future while Laurel becomes obsessed with finding out what actually happened to Wes the night he died. In a flash-forward, a terrifying crime is committed and everyone is a suspect.

    Director:Jet Wilkinson
    Writer:Peter Nowalk

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  5. How to Get Away with Murder Season 2 Episode 6 - Two Birds, One Millstone
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Two Birds, One Millstone

    S2:E6

    Annalise takes on a new client, a transgender professor accused of killing her husband. Meanwhile, the Keating 5 are left to handle the Hapstall case and they discover a shocking new suspect.

    Director:Mike Listo
    Writer:Michael Foley

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  6. How to Get Away with Murder Season 4 Episode 11 - He's a Bad Father
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #6 - He's a Bad Father

    S4:E11

    An important person in Laurel's life comes to town to help her as private details regarding her past are revealed. Meanwhile, Annalise encounters an obstacle involving a potential plaintiff for her class action.

    Director:Marta Cunningham
    Writer:Maya Goldsmith

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  7. How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Episode 10 - We're Not Getting Away With It
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #7 - We're Not Getting Away With It

    S6:E10

    Annalise's disappearance is uncovered, and the fallout affects everyone. Following Asher's death, Michaela and Connor are booked on murder charges and forced to make the most difficult decision of their lives. Bonnie reveals a secret about Tegan, and Gabriel becomes a potential murder suspect.

    Director:Sheelin Choksey
    Writer:Tess Leibowitz

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  8. How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Episode 7 - I'm the Murderer
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #8 - I'm the Murderer

    S6:E7

    Gabriel is first chair on a case defending a teacher involved in a school shooting, and this case hits particularly close to home for both Gabriel and Annalise. Elsewhere, Annalise attempts to discourage Tegan from her new quest to right a wrong, all while Oliver makes a shocking confession.

    Director:Lily Mariye
    Writer:Laurence Andries

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  9. How to Get Away with Murder Season 3 Episode 7 - Call It Mother's Intuition
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #9 - Call It Mother's Intuition

    S3:E7

    Annalise and her students take on a case defending siblings who have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder against their mother. Meanwhile, Frank's actions lead to a painful consequence.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Erika Harrison

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  10. How to Get Away with Murder Season 3 Episode 13 - It's War
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    #10 - It's War

    S3:E13

    After being robbed of her power, Annalise makes it her mission to take down DA Denver and ADA Atwood. Meanwhile, Asher, Connor, Michaela, Laurel and Oliver continue to wrestle with the weight of Wes' unsolved murder, and Nate makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper
    Writer:Brendan Kelly

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  11. How to Get Away with Murder Season 3 Episode 2 - There Are Worse Things Than Murder
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #11 - There Are Worse Things Than Murder

    S3:E2

    With her job on the line, Annalise fights back against the Middleton University Board. Meanwhile, secrets are exposed as the Keating 5 compete to take on the case of a battered woman accused of murdering her husband.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:Angela Robinson

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  12. How to Get Away with Murder Season 3 Episode 10 - We're Bad People
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #12 - We're Bad People

    S3:E10

    With Annalise in jail facing arson and first-degree murder charges, the D.A.'s office continues to build their case against her, and the police investigate what happened to Wes on the night of the house fire. Meanwhile, the Keating 4 try to cope with the devastating realization that one of their own is dead.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Sarah L. Thompson

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  13. How to Get Away with Murder Season 3 Episode 11 - Not Everything's About Annalise
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Not Everything's About Annalise

    S3:E11

    Annalise reaches her breaking point as she struggles to adapt to her new reality behind bars, but a surprise confession to Wes' murder could change everything. Meanwhile, the K4 find their own freedom at risk as they discover the D.A.'s investigation is much bigger than they imagined.

    Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
    Writer:Abby Ajayi

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  14. How to Get Away with Murder Season 4 Episode 12 - Ask Him About Stella
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Ask Him About Stella

    S4:E12

    Annalise deals with an unforeseen issue after damaging details about a key witness are exposed in her case to help Laurel. Meanwhile, the "K4" continue their efforts to help build a case for Annalise's class action lawsuit.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:Tess Leibowitz

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  15. How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Episode 5 - We're All Gonna Die
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #15 - We're All Gonna Die

    S6:E5

    During therapy, a young Annalise is forced to acknowledge a very emotional and pivotal reality that makes her admit a hard truth. Meanwhile, Frank's recent peril leads to a new secret revealed about Laurel's disappearance. Elsewhere in an attempt to get to know her father, Michaela accepts an offer to work alongside him but quickly learns that it's not all that it's cracked up to be.

    Director:Félix Alcalá
    Writer:Sara Rose Feinberg

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  16. How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Episode 8 - I Want to Be Free
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #16 - I Want to Be Free

    S6:E8

    After taking the stand during Nate Senior's murder trial, Bonnie's world is turned upside down when a mysterious accident leads her to a hard realization. Meanwhile, the students compete for a large cash bonus during the final exam where they must come up with the best defense for a conspiracy-to-murder charge.

    Director:Alrick Riley
    Writer:Hadi Nicholas Deeb

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  17. How to Get Away with Murder Season 3 Episode 3 - Always Bet Black
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #17 - Always Bet Black

    S3:E3

    Annalise presents her class with a high-profile murder case that pushes even the Keating 5's morals, while Laurel makes a shocking discovery through an unlikely source.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:Joe Fazzio

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  18. How to Get Away with Murder Season 3 Episode 5 - It's About Frank
    7.7/10(17 votes)

    #18 - It's About Frank

    S3:E5

    The mystery behind the Annalise "killer" flyers takes a surprising twist. Meanwhile, Frank's troubled past is exposed and a shocking new discovery changes everything about the night of the fire.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writer:J.C. Lee

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  19. How to Get Away with Murder Season 1 Episode 3 - Smile, or Go to Jail
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #19 - Smile, or Go to Jail

    S1:E3

    Annalise helps Paula Murphy, a suburban soccer mom, get released from jail after she was arrested for a misdemeanor, but just as she's about to walk free, she's arrested again by the FBI in connection for felony murder. Annalise and her students are tasked with proving her innocence which will depend on the testimony from another suspect in the case. Meanwhile, the Middleton University president asks Annalise to represent Griffin O' Reilly, the star quarterback who has also been linked to Lila's disappearance but she's unable to make a decision until she knows that Sam wasn't involved in the case. In flash forwards, more clues are revealed and we discover someone else was also there besides the students during the night of the murder.

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writer:Rob Fresco

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  20. How to Get Away with Murder Season 2 Episode 15 - Anna Mae
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Anna Mae

    S2:E15

    Annalise begins to crack under pressure and wants to leave. Frank has to try and accept the things he has done.

    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writer:Peter Nowalk

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  21. How to Get Away with Murder Season 3 Episode 12 - Go Cry Somewhere Else
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    #21 - Go Cry Somewhere Else

    S3:E12

    Tensions in the courtroom run high, as the prosecution seeks to bring forth a new charge against Annalise. Meanwhile, Nate uncovers a crucial piece of information that could threaten his own innocence, as detectives call Oliver in for questioning.

    Director:Cherie Nowlan
    Writer:Daniel Robinson

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  22. How to Get Away with Murder Season 4 Episode 4 - Was She Ever Good at Her Job?
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #22 - Was She Ever Good at Her Job?

    S4:E4

    Feeling like she's found her purpose again, Annalise focuses on developing her big case and Bonnie grows suspicious. Meanwhile, Connor gets a surprise visit from his dad, and Laurel turns to an old friend to relieve some stress.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Michael Russo

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  23. How to Get Away with Murder Season 4 Episode 10 - Everything We Did Was for Nothing
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Everything We Did Was for Nothing

    S4:E10

    As Laurel struggles to come to terms with what happened on that tragic night, Annalise and Frank work together to do what they believe is best for the group. Meanwhile, details involving a past murder come to light as Annalise continues to build her class action.

    Director:Jonathan Brown
    Writer:Matthew Cruz

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  24. How to Get Away with Murder Season 5 Episode 2 - Whose Blood Is That?
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Whose Blood Is That?

    S5:E2

    Annalise preps to defend her first class action plaintiff and adjusts to the politics of the new job. Meanwhile, Frank is suspicious of Gabriel and does some investigating of his own, and Asher complicates Bonnie's new life away from Annalise.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Sarah L. Thompson

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  25. How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Episode 11 - The Reckoning
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #25 - The Reckoning

    S6:E11

    Annalise's disappearance leads to panic and paranoia as Michaela and Connor consider taking a deal in their cases. All the while anxious, everyone mourns Asher's death as Gabriel holds on to key details about his murder

    Director:DeMane Davis
    Writer:Inda Craig-Galván

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Vivian's Here" is the worst rated episode of "How to Get Away with Murder". It scored 6.3/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Michael Smith and written by Michael Russo, it aired on 10/3/2019. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Say Goodbye".