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The Worst Episodes of The Last Man on Earth

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The year is 2022, and after an unlikely event, only one man is left on earth: Phil Miller, who used to be just an average guy who loved his family and hated his job at

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 7 - Gender Friender
    5.2/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Gender Friender

    S4:E7

    Tandy tries to convince everyone he's a feminist.

    Director:Kristen Schaal
    Writer:Rich Blomquist

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  2. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 3 - You're All Going to Diet
    6.2/10(9 votes)

    #2 - You're All Going to Diet

    S3:E3

    Tandy sets up a unique alarm system in the house, but Melissa has already put her own safety precautions in place. The whole group decides to enjoy a change in scenery.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Tim McAuliffe

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  3. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 8 - Mooovin' In
    6.3/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Mooovin' In

    S1:E8

    Phil becomes annoyed at all the attention Todd is receiving and schemes to bring the attention back to himself when he finds a stray cow. To do so, he pretends to steal the cow, but when he really does lose it, Todd eventually finds it and allows Phil to take the credit. That night, the group discovers that the cow has apparently wandered up the stairs of Carol's house and is now stranded, causing Carol to officially move in with Phil. In a brief flashback, Carol is seen purposely bringing the cow upstairs.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Liz Cackowski

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  4. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 14 - Point Person Knows Best
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Point Person Knows Best

    S3:E14

    Tandy tries to take charge of a new situation that has unfolded in the group, and Carol is suspicious of Todd's behavior.

    Director:Maggie Carey
    Writer:Jeff Vanderkruik

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  5. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 16 - The Big Day
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #5 - The Big Day

    S3:E16

    Tandy and Gail face off in a major disagreement, on which the whole group must weigh in, and Carol is forced to choose a side. Meanwhile, Melissa, Todd and Erica each have major milestone moments.

    Director:Nisha Ganatra
    Writer:Erica Rivinoja

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  6. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 12 - Señor Clean
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Señor Clean

    S4:E12

    Tandy tries being a helpful, responsible adult in order to finally win Gail's praise. Meanwhile, Todd is furious with Melissa for keeping him away from Jasper.

    Director:Maggie Carey
    Writer:Maxwell R. Kessler

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  7. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 4 - Wisconsin
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Wisconsin

    S4:E4

    Carol panics when Todd and Melissa leave for their honeymoon, and Erica and Gail decide to live on their own for a while.

    Director:Jennifer Arnold
    Writer:Matt Marshall

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  8. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 6 - Double Cheeseburger
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Double Cheeseburger

    S4:E6

    Carol's pregnancy takes an unexpected turn; Gail is concerned about Tandy as a father; Melissa discourages Todd's baby fever.

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Emma Rathbone

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  9. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 8 - Not Appropriate For Miners
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Not Appropriate For Miners

    S4:E8

    Todd asks Tandy for parenting advice when he notices that Jasper is acting more reckless than usual. Meanwhile, Carol and Erica realize that Jasper may be the only potential suitor for their babies and begin vying for his attention.

    Director:Jared Hess
    Writers:Megan Ganz, Arielle Díaz

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  10. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 5 - Dunk the Skunk
    6.7/10(24 votes)

    #10 - Dunk the Skunk

    S1:E5

    Re-population is the talk of Tucson as Phil navigates the choppy waters between Carol and Melissa.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writer:John Solomon

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  11. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 15 - Name 20 Picnics... Now!
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Name 20 Picnics... Now!

    S3:E15

    The gang throws a huge celebration canvassing every major holiday, but Tandy and Todd's bro-mance hits a rough patch that threatens to end the fun.

    Director:David Noel
    Writer:Matt Marshall

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  12. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 17 - When The Going Gets Tough
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #12 - When The Going Gets Tough

    S3:E17

    The long term consequences of surviving an apocalypse start to have a major impact on the group, whose daily life is upended.

    Director:Payman Benz
    Writer:Tim McAuliffe

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  13. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 16 - The Blob
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #13 - The Blob

    S4:E16

    A thermal heat detector reveals a potential sign of life outside of the Zihuatanejo village, but Tandy doesn't want the group to split up to go investigate. Meanwhile, Todd and Erica have trouble seeing eye-to-eye.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writers:Erik Durbin, Sarah K. Moss

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  14. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 12 - Valhalla
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Valhalla

    S2:E12

    The gang look for closure following a tragic event. Melissa and Todd attempt to deal with the consequences of her surprise proposal.

    Director:Payman Benz
    Writer:Erica Rivinoja

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  15. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 7 - She Drives Me Crazy
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #15 - She Drives Me Crazy

    S1:E7

    The knowledge that Todd and Melissa are having sex drives Phil to manic despair, so Phil arranges a community meeting to discuss grievances. However, his plans go awry when everyone instead agrees that he should clean out the pool he has been using as a toilet. The next day, Phil schemes to leave Todd in the desert to die, but his conscience prevents him from doing so. Todd expresses gratitude to Phil for helping him find his way to Tucson, which motivates Phil to finally clean out his toilet pool and bring an outhouse into his home, much to Carol's delight.

    Director:Peter Atencio
    Writer:David Noel

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  16. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 14 - Skidmark
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Skidmark

    S2:E14

    Tandy tries to host a party for the group and Todd’s luck takes a turn for the better.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writers:Matt Marshall, Kira Kalush

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  17. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 2 - The Wild Guess Express
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #17 - The Wild Guess Express

    S3:E2

    When Todd suffers from major remorse over recent actions, Tandy tries to lift his best friend’s spirits – even if it requires a few white lies.

    Director:Peter Atencio
    Writer:Andy Bobrow

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  18. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 5 - The Power of Power
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #18 - The Power of Power

    S3:E5

    The search for a new home isn't easy for the group, especially when someone may be deliberately trying to stop them. Meanwhile, the love triangle between Todd, Gail and Melissa starts losing steam.

    Director:Peter Atencio
    Writer:Matt Marshall

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  19. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 13 - Release the Hounds
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Release the Hounds

    S4:E13

    Todd sinks into a deep depression, leaving the rest of the gang to console him. Meanwhile, Tandy and Carol can't keep their hands off each other.

    Director:Steve Day
    Writer:Megan Ganz

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  20. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 14 - Special Delivery
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Special Delivery

    S4:E14

    While Todd butts heads with Erica, Melissa is determined to form a strong female friendship with her. Meanwhile, Carol grows suspicious that a new stranger could be living nearby.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Emma Rathbone

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  21. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 9 - The Do-Over
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #21 - The Do-Over

    S1:E9

    With Carol now living in Phil’s house and reorganizing his entire life, he asks God for a “do-over” on his entire life, and unfortunately, he gets one.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writer:Tim McAuliffe

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  22. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 4 - C to the T
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #22 - C to the T

    S2:E4

    Phil/Tandy finds redemption when he saves the day.

    Directors:Oz Rodríguez, Matt Villines
    Writer:Emily Spivey

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  23. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 13 - Fish in the Dish
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Fish in the Dish

    S2:E13

    Carol is back on the campaign for repopulation with Phil, and Todd’s juggling act finally puts him over the edge.

    Director:Jared Hess
    Writer:Liz Cackowski

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  24. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 4 - Five Hoda Kotbs
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Five Hoda Kotbs

    S3:E4

    The group's road trip is marred by internal squabbles, but Gail might be the first to lose control.

    Director:David Noel
    Writer:Emily Spivey

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  25. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 4 - Sweet Melissa
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    #25 - Sweet Melissa

    S1:E4

    Phil and Carol are shocked to find Melissa, another survivor, just after Phil reluctantly agreed to marry Carol. Phil finds himself in a pickle and has to work fast in order to save human existence.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:Liz Cackowski

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Gender Friender" is the worst rated episode of "The Last Man on Earth". It scored 5.2/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Kristen Schaal and written by Rich Blomquist, it aired on 11/19/2017. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "You're All Going to Diet".