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The Worst Episodes of Last Resort

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When the crew of the U.S. ballistic missile submarine Colorado refuse to fire nuclear weapons at Pakistan without confirmation of the orders, they are fired upon and declared rogue enemies of their own country.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Last Resort Season 1 Episode 3 - Eight Bells
    7.0/10(495 votes)

    S1:E3

    Aa search for three missing crew members leads to Serrat's compound and an ominous demand. A clandestine meeting between Kylie and Admiral Shepard confirms that the fire order came through a back channel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Last Resort Season 1 Episode 8 - Big Chicken Dinner
    7.2/10(354 votes)

    S1:E8

    Marcus brings the islanders and the members of the Colorado together for a feast in the spirit of Thanksgiving; Grace searches for the truth when an essential crew member is accused of a crime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Last Resort Season 1 Episode 4 - Voluntold
    7.4/10(458 votes)

    S1:E4

    Marcus and Sam learn they have been charged with treason; a threat brews among the group; an old friend of Sam's visits Christine.

    Director:Steven DePaul
    Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman

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  4. Last Resort Season 1 Episode 7 - Nuke It Out
    7.4/10(388 votes)

    S1:E7

    Sam and Marcus look for the traitor who stole the nuclear launch key; when Prosser disobeys orders, he starts a conflict he can't control; Grace and James try to defuse a dangerous situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nick Antosca

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  5. Last Resort Season 1 Episode 10 - Blue Water
    7.4/10(369 votes)

    S1:E10

    Sam and James depart the island in a daring rescue attempt. Back on the island of Sainte Marina, a Chinese diplomat arrives to make a deal with Marcus. With scarcity and a prison problem plaguing him, Marcus finds himself treading down a more treacherous path than he could have imagined.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Last Resort Season 1 Episode 11 - Damn the Torpedoes
    7.4/10(340 votes)

    S1:E11

    A typhoon, a mutiny and a Washington coup d'etat will force Marcus and his crew into unlikely alliances. As Sam's grief strains his loyalty to Marcus, will Sainte Marina get the supplies it so desperately needs? How far will Marcus go to ensure the crew's survival -- will it cost him his life?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Last Resort Season 1 Episode 6 - Another Fine Navy Day
    7.5/10(421 votes)

    S1:E6

    The crew is attacked by an unknown force unlike any other; Sam and Marcus race to save the sub and protect the island.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Last Resort Season 1 Episode 12 - The Pointy End of the Spear
    7.5/10(321 votes)

    S1:E12

    Kylie works with Admiral Shepard to bring down the President, using evidence of what really happened in Pakistan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Last Resort Season 1 Episode 2 - Blue On Blue
    7.6/10(589 votes)

    S1:E2

    More than 20 warships close in on the Colorado; as Kendal is forced into a battle on the ground, Prosser questions Marcus' judgement

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Last Resort Season 1 Episode 9 - Cinderella Liberty
    8.0/10(372 votes)

    S1:E9

    The crew waits for a visit from its families; Marcus must contemplate the unthinkable; the reason for the attack on Pakistan is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Last Resort Season 1 Episode 13 - Controlled Flight Into Terrain
    8.0/10(405 votes)

    S1:E13

    A brutal battle for control leaves the Colorado vulnerable to capture by a third party with a manipulative plan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Last Resort Season 1 Episode 5 - Skeleton Crew
    8.1/10(476 votes)

    S1:E5

    In an attempt to end the standoff on Sainte Marina, Marcus and Sam enter into tense negotiations with the U.S. Government. Meanwhile, when a critical system fails, Grace must take command of the Colorado on a perilous repair operation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Last Resort Season 1 Episode 1 - Captain
    8.2/10(954 votes)

    S1:E1

    With nowhere left to turn, a nuclear missile sub Captain and his XO go on the run and bring their crew to an exotic island.

    Director:Martin Campbell
    Writer:Shawn Ryan

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Eight Bells" is the worst rated episode of "Last Resort". It scored 7/10 based on 495 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/11/2012. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Big Chicken Dinner".