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The Path explores the unknown and mysterious world of the cult-like Meyerist Movement in upstate New York. At the center of the movement lies Eddie, a conflicted husband; Sarah, his devoted wife; and Cal, an

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Path Season 2 Episode 7 - Providence
    7.2/10(150 votes)

    #1 - Providence

    S2:E7

    With the compound facing foreclosure, Sarah & Cal try to raise money for The Movement, putting the city center at risk. Hawk takes on a leadership role, as Cal targets Noa's wealthy mother. Eddie bonds with Chloe’s son, unaware that he's being followed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Path Season 2 Episode 13 - Mercy
    7.3/10(163 votes)

    #2 - Mercy

    S2:E13

    Cal struggles to maintain control over The Movement, still haunted by Richard. Eddie must reconcile his love for his family with his newfound role as a leader. On Ascension Day, Meyerists are faced with a decision that could change The Movement forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Path Season 3 Episode 1 - The Beginning
    7.3/10(151 votes)

    #3 - The Beginning

    S3:E1

    Eddie is the new Guardian of the light, and with the help of his sleek new publicist Vera, Eddie removes security and opens up the doors of the movement; but when blood appears on the Compound, even his supporters will question his decision. After one of her blackmail victims commits suicide, Sarah seeks to be punished. For that she goes to Cal, who is living his own version of torture in Florida, along with Mary and his son Forest.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Jessica Goldberg

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  4. The Path Season 2 Episode 2 - Dead Moon
    7.4/10(176 votes)

    #4 - Dead Moon

    S2:E2

    With Meyerism facing dire financial straits, Cal and Sarah attend a fundraiser thrown by the Ridges for their wealthy friends. Eddie goes on a date with Chloe, the old girlfriend of his brother Johnny. Hawk experiences a transformation on a 1R retreat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Path Season 2 Episode 3 - The Father and the Son
    7.4/10(155 votes)

    #5 - The Father and the Son

    S2:E3

    Newly committed to his faith, Hawk rejects Eddie and finds a new father figure in Cal. Sarah's investigation increases political scrutiny for Meyerism. Abe’s undercover work hurts his family. Kodiak & Richard close in on what happened to Steve in Peru.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Path Season 2 Episode 6 - For Our Safety
    7.4/10(144 votes)

    #6 - For Our Safety

    S2:E6

    Eddie & Sarah can't resist feelings for each other, even though he's dating Chloe. Against Sarah’s wishes, Hawk moves to the city to climb The Ladder with Cal as his guide. Abe takes over security for The Movement. Kodiak wants revenge for Steve's death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Path Season 2 Episode 8 - Return
    7.4/10(161 votes)

    #7 - Return

    S2:E8

    Cal secretly travels to Los Angeles, fighting for a big donation from Noa’s mother Jackie. Sarah visits a dying Brenda, who reveals how disturbing Cal’s relationship with Steve was. Richard and Kodiak force Eddie to relive Steve’s death in his mind's eye.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Path Season 3 Episode 2 - A Beast, No More
    7.4/10(116 votes)

    #8 - A Beast, No More

    S3:E2

    When the family of a novice publicly bashes Eddie, he must choose between turning the other cheek and using Vera as a weapon to fire back. An old Meyerist ritual brings out repressed memories for Cal, and as much as he wants to forget, destiny, and Mary, won’t let him. Sarah’s faith crisis deepens when she meets a College Professor of Religion who challenges everything she’s ever believed in.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writer:Annie Weisman

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  9. The Path Season 3 Episode 3 - Locusts
    7.4/10(117 votes)

    #9 - Locusts

    S3:E3

    Despite everyone’s fears and objections, Eddie wants to try and save the soul of the racist kid who’s been terrorizing the Compound. Vera struggles between her loyalty to her mother and her prophecy, and her growing feelings for Eddie. Cal cannot stay in denial and hide from his trauma, so he decides to drag his family back to the Compound, making Mary fear for their future together.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Julia Brownell

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  10. The Path Season 1 Episode 1 - What the Fire Throws
    7.5/10(563 votes)

    #10 - What the Fire Throws

    S1:E1

    A man who converts to a controversial following suffers from a crisis of faith.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Path Season 2 Episode 1 - Liminal Twilight
    7.5/10(214 votes)

    #11 - Liminal Twilight

    S2:E1

    Eddie starts to build a life outside of The Movement, but secretly continues to see Sarah and the kids. Cal’s plan to buy a building for the New York City center leads to tension within the Meyerist leadership. Sarah is stunned by a revelation about Cal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Path Season 2 Episode 10 - Restitution
    7.5/10(150 votes)

    #12 - Restitution

    S2:E10

    The Meyerists participate in Restitution, atoning for their worst sins of the year. Mary is pressured to leave The Movement with Sean. Eddie upsets Sarah’s family by bringing back an estranged family member, and learns the truth about Cal and Sarah.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Path Season 1 Episode 4 - The Future
    7.6/10(316 votes)

    #13 - The Future

    S1:E4

    The compound receives a visit from two of The Movement’s elders for its annual Ascension Day picnic. Their arrival calls Cal’s leadership and the future of The Movement into question. During the festivities, Abe learns of Mary Cox’s troubled past, and Hawk decides to take a step closer to Ashley.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Path Season 2 Episode 4 - The Red Wall
    7.6/10(161 votes)

    #14 - The Red Wall

    S2:E4

    Sarah and Cal learn that the FBI is investigating The Movement. Hawk and Noa grow closer, while Mary and Sean deal with challenges to their relationship. After an outburst at the casino with Chloe, Eddie joins a support group for former cult members.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Path Season 3 Episode 7 - The Gardens at Giverny
    7.6/10(118 votes)

    #15 - The Gardens at Giverny

    S3:E7

    Eddie travels to Paris to open Europe’s first Meyerist Center, and he brings Sarah along with the hope to restore her faith; but her insatiable search for Lilith may have taken her beyond the point of no return. Meanwhile, Cal and Mary have their own plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Path Season 1 Episode 5 - The Hole
    7.7/10(286 votes)

    #16 - The Hole

    S1:E5

    Upon learning about Hawk’s ongoing relationship with Ashley, Eddie and Sarah find themselves at odds. Meanwhile, Abe meets with Alison and suspects The Movement may be involved in criminal activity. Hawk tries to break up with Ashley. After confronting Sarah, Cal returns to the Ridge estate to declare his support for her actions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Path Season 2 Episode 5 - Why We Source
    7.7/10(147 votes)

    #17 - Why We Source

    S2:E5

    After Sarah breaks her agreement with Libby Dekaan, Hawk is arrested for eco-terrorism. While Abe gains Cal’s trust, Cal tries to uncover the FBI mole inside The Movement. Eddie and Sarah reconnect in the wake of the threats to their broken family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Path Season 3 Episode 4 - De Rerum Natura
    7.7/10(122 votes)

    #18 - De Rerum Natura

    S3:E4

    A bomb threat on the Compound has everyone on edge, especially Eddie who feels responsible for it. Back with a vengeance, Cal uses information that may affect Vera personally to blackmail her into naming him CEO of Meyerism. In questioning her faith, Sarah discovers that The Ladder may have had another author, a woman, and she was forcefully silenced.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writer:Coleman Herbert

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  19. The Path Season 3 Episode 10 - The Strongest Souls
    7.7/10(104 votes)

    #19 - The Strongest Souls

    S3:E10

    Eddie tries to protect the movement by implementing legal contracts, which send his family and others on a battle against him. Eddie refuses to meet Lilith, but Vera makes a confession that could change his mind. Cal seeks therapy to unlock repressed memories from his past. Lilith has a new vision about the end of the world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Path Season 3 Episode 11 - Bad Faith
    7.7/10(114 votes)

    #20 - Bad Faith

    S3:E11

    Eddie & Hawk take a trip together, to break Caleb out of Christian conversion therapy. Cal’s repressed memories make him confront his past. Sarah and Vera face-off about Lilith. Mary is presented with a new life possibility outside the movement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Path Season 3 Episode 13 - Blood Moon
    7.7/10(130 votes)

    #21 - Blood Moon

    S3:E13

    Despite everyone’s objections, Eddie is determined to reveal the truth about Stephen Meyer and the origins of the Movement. But a dark force plots to stop him, and end Meyerism, once and for all.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Path Season 1 Episode 2 - The Era of the Way
    7.8/10(425 votes)

    #22 - The Era of the Way

    S1:E2

    Eddie and Sarah begin the Infidelity Rehab Program, while Hawk makes a new friend in Ashley, a popular girl his age who needs help with her family’s finances. Meanwhile, Cal offers to help a wealthy donor’s drug-addicted son.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Path Season 1 Episode 3 - A Homecoming
    7.8/10(357 votes)

    #23 - A Homecoming

    S1:E3

    Cal visits his estranged mother with the intent of putting her in an assisted living facility. Miranda Frank is brought to the New York compound to unburden, and with Cal gone, Sarah chooses to confront Miranda alone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Path Season 1 Episode 6 - Breaking and Entering
    7.8/10(279 votes)

    #24 - Breaking and Entering

    S1:E6

    After Ashley’s family is evicted, Hawk brings them home for shelter. Faced with her son’s relationship to an IS, Sarah goes on a personal mission to answer questions from her past. Cal asserts his leadership and makes a bold political decision for The Movement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Path Season 2 Episode 11 - Defiance
    7.8/10(144 votes)

    #25 - Defiance

    S2:E11

    Eddie continues to climb the rungs with Felicia, and confronts Cal with startling revelations about Steve. Sean and Mary contemplate a new life in the outside world. Sarah wrestles with the splintering factions in both her family and The Movement.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Providence" is the worst rated episode of "The Path". It scored 7.2/10 based on 150 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/1/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Mercy".