The Purge — 2018-2019 · 2 seasons · 20 eps

★ 6.6

The Purge

Name: The Purge
Genre: Action, Drama, Horror
Released: 2018
Rating: 6.6

2018-2019 2 seasons 20 episodes

★ 6.6 (21,349 votes) Bottom 19%

IMDb

Set in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them all together is a mysterious savior who’s impeccably equipped for everything the night throws at them. As the clock winds down with their fates hanging in the balance, each character is forced to reckon with their pasts as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.

Episode Ratings Grid

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

Size: M

6.8

7.6

6.6

7.2

6.8

7.2

6.6

7.2

6.7

7.5

6.8

7.4

6.8

7.3

6.9

7.7

7.1

7.6

E10

6.9

7.6

Avg

6.8

7.4

Good

Mid

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

S2E8 Before the Sirens

Purge Night looms; Ryan and Esme put a plan into motion; Marcus readies for a showdown; Ben spirals.

S2E1 7.6

This Is Not a Test

Four interconnected characters navigate the aftermath of the Purge over the ensuing year.

S2E9 7.6

Hail Mary

As Purge Night rages on, Esme, Ryan, Marcus and Ben fight for their lives.

4. S2E10 "7:01am" 7.6
5. S2E5 "House of Mirrors" 7.5
6. S2E6 "Happy Holidays" 7.4
7. S2E7 "Should I Stay or Should I Go" 7.3
8. S2E2 "Everything Is Fine" 7.2
9. S2E3 "Blindspots" 7.2
10. S2E4 "Grief Box" 7.2

📉 Bottom Episodes

#20

S1E4 6.6

Release the Beast

Jane must leave the office while Lila consoles Jenna. Penelope is thrust into the Carnival of Flesh.

19. S1E2 "Take What's Yours" 6.6
18. S1E5 "Rise Up" 6.7
17. S1E7 "Lovely Dark and Deep" 6.8
16. S1E6 "The Forgotten" 6.8

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.

Trend

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

10 Infamous

5 Hidden Gems

5 Forgettable

Most Infamous: S1E1 What Is America?

Best Hidden Gem: S2E8 Before the Sirens

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.

Season Momentum

Did each season build momentum or fizzle out? Green arrows mean the finale rated higher than the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows = bigger swings.

Season Consistency

Some seasons are reliable bangers. Others are hit-or-miss. Each dot is an episode. Tightly clustered dots mean consistent quality. Scattered dots mean a mixed bag.

Each dot is an episode. Clustered dots = consistent quality. Scattered dots = variable season. Hover for episode details.