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
8.3
E2
8.4
E3
8.4
E4
8.9
Avg
8.5
Great
SeriesScores.com

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 8.9

S1E4 Rescue

In the aftermath of the deadliest tsunami in history, survivors become stranded on an island devastated by the force of the waves. With hundreds of casualties, people from around the world must work together to save lives. Against all odds, they manage to pull off some of the most miraculous rescues of the day. But as the water recedes, the true scale of the global calamity becomes clear.

#2
S1E2 8.4

Thailand

After a massive earthquake triggered the deadliest tsunami in recorded history, multiple waves hit Thailand. As the beaches are pummeled by unstoppable torrents of water, locals and tourists work together to save lives. In the chaotic aftermath, survivors separated by the waves desperately search for their loved ones.

#3
S1E3 8.4

Breaking News

The tsunami hits Sri Lanka. A 1000 miles from the earthquake's epicenter, waves wreck a train and destroy coastal cities. Doctors fight to save every life they can. As disaster spreads across the entire Indian Ocean, journalists race to break the news to the world, and people wake up to the devastating reality that their loved ones have been swept away.

  1. 4. S1E1 "The Wave" 8.3

📉 Bottom Episodes

#4
S1E1 8.3

The Wave

A massive earthquake in the Indian Ocean sets off a tsunami that, within minutes, arrives in the bustling city of Aceh, causing unprecedented havoc and devastation. This film follows the desperate struggle to survive of city dwellers in Indonesia and a family in Thailand caught in the unfolding catastrophe, as well as the scientists working against the clock to warn the world.

  1. 3. S1E3 "Breaking News" 8.4
  2. 2. S1E2 "Thailand" 8.4
  3. 1. S1E4 "Rescue" 8.9
SeriesScores.com

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 7.57.98.38.79.19.5 Rating 1 2 3 4 Episode 10 9 8 7 6 5
SeriesScores.com

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:
2 Standouts
0 Infamous
2 Hidden Gems
0 Forgettable
Standouts Infamous Hidden Gems Forgettable Global: 7.5 7.27.57.98.28.68.9 Rating 93 101 110 120 130 Votes (log scale)
Top Standout: S1E1 The Wave
Best Hidden Gem: S1E4 Rescue

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.

SeriesScores.com