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The Worst Episodes of The Man Will Burn

Every episode of The Man Will Burn ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Man Will Burn!

Worst episode
S1E1 The Great Unknown
6.546 votes
Best episode
S1E2 Welcome to the Shit Show
7.632 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.1avg
Binge time
3h 52m
4 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Man Will Burn Season 1 Episode 1 - The Great Unknown
    6.5/10(46 votes)

    S1:E1

    Burning Man grows from an anti-establishment group in San Francisco, founded by Larry Harvey in the 1980s, to a multi-million-dollar event with thousands of attendees and the backing of billionaire tech donors. First time "Burners" look forward to the experience, while repeat attendees and organizers prep for the unpredictable as COVID-19 threatens the event.

    Directors:Jehane Noujaim, Vikram Gandhi
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Man Will Burn Season 1 Episode 3 - Waking Dreams
    6.8/10(24 votes)

    S1:E3

    Burning Man is back in full force with the musicians, singers, and artists that create and run the spectacular art installations. A growing unease resurges among the creatives who fear that the advent of social media influencers and the influx of tech money threaten the original philosophy of the Burning Man community spirit.

    Directors:Jehane Noujaim, Vikram Gandhi
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Man Will Burn Season 1 Episode 4 - Mud Burn
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    S1:E4

    Burning Man is threatened by days of rain and chaos. Many attendees flee the muddy terrain as the government steps in to ensure attendees stay safe.

    Directors:Jehane Noujaim, Vikram Gandhi
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Man Will Burn Season 1 Episode 2 - Welcome to the Shit Show
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    S1:E2

    Burning Man is canceled for the second year in a row. A renegade group of "Burners" hold their own event in the desert, and, to many, the Renegade Burn feels like a return to the event’s origins, and exposes complex dynamics within the leadership.

    Directors:Jehane Noujaim, Vikram Gandhi
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Great Unknown" is the worst rated episode of The Man Will Burn. It scored 6.5/10 from 46 votes. Directed by Jehane Noujaim, Vikram Gandhi and written by Unknown, it aired on July 9, 2026. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Waking Dreams".

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