Episode Ratings Grid

Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.

M
S1
E1
7.3
E2
7.4
E3
7.6
E4
7.7
Avg
7.5
Good
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Episode Power Rankings

The best and worst episodes at a glance. Use this to find must-watch episodes or ones you might want to skip.

🏆 Top Episodes

#1 7.7

S1E4 Part Four

Despite the arrest, Warren maintains control over the church. Child Protective Services removes children from the ranch, causing a media frenzy.

#2
S1E3 7.6

Part Three

The church expels prominent men, expands surveillance and constructs a massive temple on a Texas ranch. Witness testimony helps the investigation.

#3
S1E2 7.4

Part Two

Warren Jeffs tightens his grip on all aspects of FLDS life in Short Creek, Arizona. A private investigator and a TV journalist raise concerns.

  1. 4. S1E1 "Part One" 7.3

📉 Bottom Episodes

#4
S1E1 7.3

Part One

Rulon Jeffs’ family members and ex-wives discuss life in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the role of polygamy.

  1. 3. S1E2 "Part Two" 7.4
  2. 2. S1E3 "Part Three" 7.6
  3. 1. S1E4 "Part Four" 7.7
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The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted chronologically. The colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for upward or downward trends to see if quality improved or declined over time.

S1 6.56.97.37.78.18.5 Rating 1 2 3 4 Episode 10 9 8 7 6 5
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Episode Engagement

Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

Rating threshold:
0 Standouts
2 Infamous
2 Hidden Gems
0 Forgettable
Standouts Infamous Hidden Gems Forgettable Global: 7.5 7.27.37.47.67.77.8 Rating 369 382 396 410 425 Votes (log scale)
Most Infamous: S1E1 Part One
Best Hidden Gem: S1E4 Part Four

Episodes plotted by rating vs. vote count. The vertical line marks the rating threshold (7.5). More votes = more engagement. Toggle above to compare against global or show-specific median.

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