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The Worst Episodes of Ratched

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

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An origins story, beginning in 1947, which follows Ratched's journey and evolution from nurse to full-fledged monster tracking her murderous progression through the mental health care system.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Ratched Season 1 Episode 8 - Mildred and Edmund
    7.3/10(1842 votes)

    #1 - Mildred and Edmund

    S1:E8

    One month later, Ratched fights to save Edmund from the electric chair while dreaming of a new life with Gwendolyn.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writers:Evan Romansky, Ian Brennan, Jennifer Salt

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  2. Ratched Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(2644 votes)

    #2 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Nurse Mildred Ratched seeks employment at Lucia State Hospital as it prepares to admit a new psychiatric patient: notorious killer Edmund Tolleson.

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writer:Evan Romansky

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  3. Ratched Season 1 Episode 2 - Ice Pick
    7.5/10(2216 votes)

    #3 - Ice Pick

    S1:E2

    Dr. Hanover demonstrates a cutting-edge procedure. Ratched visits a survivor of Edmund's massacre and joins Gwendolyn on an outing in Monterey.

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  4. Ratched Season 1 Episode 3 - Angel of Mercy (1)
    7.7/10(2063 votes)

    #4 - Angel of Mercy (1)

    S1:E3

    When a woman from his past puts a price on his head, Hanover reveals a dark secret to Ratched. Nurse Bucket administers a brutal treatment.

    Director:Nelson Cragg
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  5. Ratched Season 1 Episode 6 - Got No Strings
    7.7/10(1850 votes)

    #5 - Got No Strings

    S1:E6

    Lovers on the lam seek refuge at an abandoned farmhouse. When Ratched attends a marionette show, traumatic childhood memories come rushing back.

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writers:Ian Brennan, Jennifer Salt

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  6. Ratched Season 1 Episode 7 - The Bucket List
    7.7/10(1781 votes)

    #6 - The Bucket List

    S1:E7

    Rivals put a plan into action as secrets from the past surface, and Hanover takes a risk that pays off for Ratched.

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  7. Ratched Season 1 Episode 5 - The Dance
    7.8/10(1928 votes)

    #7 - The Dance

    S1:E5

    Promoted to head nurse, Ratched plans a dance at the hospital and invites Gwendolyn to be her companion. Lenore makes Ratched an offer.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  8. Ratched Season 1 Episode 4 - Angel of Mercy (2)
    7.9/10(1993 votes)

    #8 - Angel of Mercy (2)

    S1:E4

    Ratched helps Edmund find an outlet for his urges and offers her services to Wainwright. Tired of living a lie, Gwendolyn leaves her husband.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Evan Romansky

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Mildred and Edmund" is the worst rated episode of "Ratched". It scored 7.3/10 based on 1842 votes. Directed by Daniel Minahan and written by Evan Romansky, Ian Brennan, Jennifer Salt, it aired on 9/18/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pilot".