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
7.1
E2
7.0
E3
6.5
E4
6.6
E5
7.0
E6
6.9
E7
7.0
E8
7.5
Avg
7.0
Good
Mid
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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 7.5

S1E8 Near and Far

The members of Providence 2 gear up for their mission on launch day. Laz and Denise must prepare for a new chapter in their lives.

#2
S1E1 7.1

Separation

On launch day, Vista CEO Laz Ingram and the Providence crew count down to the first manned mission to Mars. Former mission commander Tom Hagerty watches from home. After an intense day he is confronted by an unexpected visitor.

#3
S1E2 7.0

What's Needed

With the mission in danger of being shut down, the Vista team travels to Washington to testify before Congress. Meanwhile, the Castillo family pursues their lawsuit against Vista. Tom and his daughter Denise work to repair their relationship.

  1. 4. S1E5 "Two Portraits" 7.0
  2. 5. S1E7 "The Choice" 7.0
  3. 6. S1E6 "Collisions" 6.9
  4. 7. S1E4 "Where Life Is" 6.6
  5. 8. S1E3 "Cycles" 6.5

📉 Bottom Episodes

#8
S1E3 6.5

Cycles

Kayla and Tom find themselves at odds when faced with a difficult decision. A problem arises with the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) that may jeopardize the crew’s safety. Aiko hosts a dinner party to celebrate Sadie and Ollie’s wedding anniversary.

  1. 7. S1E4 "Where Life Is" 6.6
  2. 6. S1E6 "Collisions" 6.9
  3. 5. S1E7 "The Choice" 7.0
  4. 4. S1E5 "Two Portraits" 7.0
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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 66.46.87.27.68 Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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
4 Infamous
1 Hidden Gems
3 Forgettable
Standouts Infamous Hidden Gems Forgettable Global: 7.5 6.56.87.07.37.57.8 Rating 292 351 421 506 608 Votes (log scale)
Most Infamous: S1E3 Cycles
Best Hidden Gem: S1E8 Near and Far

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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