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The Worst Episodes of The Magicians

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Worst episode
S1E2 The Source of Magic
7.41,533 votes
Best episode
S3E5 A Life in the Day
9.41,763 votes
Top season
Season 3
8.5avg
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1d 23h
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Magicians Season 1 Episode 2 - The Source of Magic
    7.4/10(1533 votes)

    S1:E2

    The Brakebills students struggle to deal with the aftermath of a catastrophe that befalls the university. Back in Brooklyn, Julia makes her first foray into the mysterious world of Hedge Witches.

    Director:Scott Smith
    Writer:Sera Gamble

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  2. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 3 - Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting
    7.4/10(1347 votes)

    S1:E3

    Alice ends up risking everything to discover the truth behind her brother's disappearance. Quentin and Julia are involved in a volatile reunion.

    Director:Scott Smith
    Writer:Henry Alonso Myers

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  3. The Magicians Season 5 Episode 12 - The Balls
    7.4/10(538 votes)

    S5:E12

    Margo sees a purse she hates. Alice writes a letter. We couldn't get Prince.

    Director:Meera Menon
    Writers:John McNamara, Elle Lipson, Joseph Mireles

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  4. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 5 - Mendings, Major and Minor
    7.6/10(1176 votes)

    S1:E5

    The students each deal with a personal matter that keeps them from focusing on the upcoming Welter's Tournament.

    Director:Bill Eagles
    Writer:David Reed

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  5. The Magicians Season 5 Episode 4 - Magicians Anonymous
    7.5/10(453 votes)

    S5:E4

    Julia lends a book to some lady. Fogg finds a sock.

    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writer:John McNamara

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  6. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 5 - Cheat Day
    7.6/10(776 votes)

    S2:E5

    Quentin adjusts to his new life; Penny seeks help from an unexpected source; Eliot and Margo contend with the dangers of ruling; Julia and Kady discover another consequence of Reynard's attack.

    Director:Joshua Butler
    Writer:Mike Moore

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  7. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 6 - The Cock Barrens
    7.6/10(739 votes)

    S2:E6

    Quentin attempts to summon Alice's spirit while Julia and Kady follow leads to rid them of Reynard and his unborn child. In Fillory, Eliot and Margo find that they have enemies from outside their kingdom as well as within.

    Director:Kate Woods
    Writer:Noga Landau

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  8. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 1 - Unauthorized Magic
    7.7/10(2028 votes)

    S1:E1

    A group of twentysomethings studying magic in New York discover a real-life fantasy world that poses a great threat to humanity in this drama adapted from Lev Grossman's book series.

    Director:Mike Cahill
    Writers:Sera Gamble, John McNamara

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  9. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 11 - Remedial Battle Magic
    7.7/10(1019 votes)

    S1:E11

    Quentin and the others learn battle magic and prepare for a showdown in Fillory. Julia and Kady take on a mission with the Free Traders.

    Director:Amanda Tapping
    Writer:Leah Fong

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  10. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 2 - Hotel Spa Potions
    7.7/10(851 votes)

    S2:E2

    Quentin, Alice, Penny and Margo seek a new weapon; Eliot struggles with being king. Julia and The Beast find an unexpected ally.

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writer:John McNamara

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  11. The Magicians Season 5 Episode 1 - Do Something Crazy
    7.7/10(588 votes)

    S5:E1

    Penny and Julia go stargazing. Eliot and Margo forget a sandwich.

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writer:Henry Alonso Myers

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  12. The Magicians Season 5 Episode 7 - Acting Dean
    7.7/10(427 votes)

    S5:E7

    While Penny struggles to keep everything at Brakebills under control, Eliot and Margo investigate the stolen gold of the Dark King of Fillory. This leads them to discover a very disturbing secret.

    Director:Sterlin Harjo
    Writer:Elle Lipson

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  13. The Magicians Season 4 Episode 13 - No Better to Be Safe than Sorry
    7.8/10(1844 votes)

    S4:E13

    Quentin and Josh get cake; Quentin reflects on his actions.

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writers:Sera Gamble, John McNamara

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  14. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 10 - Homecoming
    7.8/10(1054 votes)

    S1:E10

    Penny travels to the world of The Neitherlands, and Quentin and Alice work together to save him. Julia joins an eclectic group of magicians.

    Director:Joshua Butler
    Writer:Henry Alonso Myers

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  15. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 1 - Knight of Crowns
    7.8/10(950 votes)

    S2:E1

    In the aftermath of their clash with The Beast, Quentin and his friends scramble for a new plan. Julia and The Beast strike a dangerous deal.

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writer:Sera Gamble

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  16. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 4 - The Flying Forest
    7.8/10(828 votes)

    S2:E4

    Quentin and Penny embark on a quest. Margo works on a way to help Eliot. Julia seeks an old friend's help.

    Director:Carol Banker
    Writer:David Reed

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  17. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 8 - Word As Bond
    7.8/10(712 votes)

    S2:E8

    Margo feels the pressure of ruling; Julia's friends question her behavior; Quentin faces the repercussions of the deal he made; Penny finds a way to help Kady.

    Director:James L. Conway
    Writer:Sera Gamble

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  18. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 10 - The Girl Who Told Time
    7.8/10(704 votes)

    S2:E10

    Quentin helps Julia with her search; Eliot attempts to win over his people as Margo tries to keep a devastating secret; Penny and Kady become caught between two magical factions.

    Director:Joshua Butler
    Writers:Henry Alonso Myers, Noga Landau

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  19. The Magicians Season 5 Episode 8 - Garden Variety Homicide
    7.8/10(415 votes)

    S5:E8

    Josh returns from his nephew's bar mitzvah. Margo and Eliot share a mojito.

    Director:James L. Conway
    Writers:Jay Gard, Alex Raiman

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  20. The Magicians Season 5 Episode 11 - Be the Hyman
    7.8/10(393 votes)

    S5:E11

    Slap fight! Josh eats a pickle. Dreams are weird.

    Director:David Reed
    Writers:David Reed, Mike Moore

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  21. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 7 - The Mayakovsky Circumstance
    7.9/10(1194 votes)

    S1:E7

    An uncompromising professor pushes boundaries both in magic and in the personal lives of his first-year students. Meanwhile, Julia must decide whether she's ready to accept help and what that means for her future as a Magician.

    Director:Guy Norman Bee
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 6 - Impractical Applications
    7.9/10(1193 votes)

    S1:E6

    The first-year students face something called "The Trials," a series of unconventional and emotional tests, which result in expulsion from Brakebills for those who fail.

    Director:John Scott
    Writer:Leah Fong

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  23. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 8 - The Strangled Heart
    7.9/10(1079 votes)

    S1:E8

    Brakebills is thrown into chaos when Penny is violently attacked by someone who was considered a friend. Quentin tries to find a connection to the Beast. Julia considers giving up magic for good after entering a rehab facility.

    Director:Jan Eliasberg
    Writer:David Reed

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  24. The Magicians Season 1 Episode 12 - Thirty-Nine Graves
    7.9/10(1022 votes)

    S1:E12

    The students wake up to foggy memories and regret after a night of drinking; Penny reminds everyone that their lives depend on getting to The Neitherlands.

    Director:Guy Norman Bee
    Writers:Henry Alonso Myers, Leah Fong

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  25. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 9 - Lesser Evils
    7.9/10(763 votes)

    S2:E9

    Quentin nears what could be a dead end to his problem; Eliot risks his life for his kingdom, and Margo makes a costly bargain to protect him; Julia, Kady and Penny find a possible ally.

    Director:Rebecca Johnson
    Writers:John McNamara, Elle Lipson

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Source of Magic" is the worst rated episode of The Magicians. It scored 7.4/10 from 1,533 votes. Directed by Scott Smith and written by Sera Gamble, it aired on January 25, 2016.

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