The Man in the High Castle

10 Worst Episodes of The Man in the High Castle

Explore what it would be like if the Allied Powers had lost WWII, and Japan and Germany ruled the United States. Based on Philip K. Dick's award-winning novel.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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The Man in the High Castle - S3E4

#10 - Sabra (Season 3 - Episode 4)

A new community fights for survival in the Neutral Zone. Juliana and Joe get reacquainted, while Joe continues his undercover work for Himmler. Wyatt drops in on Juliana in San Francisco. Smith's past rises up to haunt him. Ed and Childan face a challenge on their way home to San Francisco. As tensions between the Reich and the Empire rise, Tagomi finds his life may be in danger.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 1058 votes.

The Man in the High Castle - S1E3

#9 - The Illustrated Woman (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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Joe and Juliana must act quickly as a vicious bounty hunter known as The Marshal arrives in Canon City. Tagomi makes plans with Wegener to pass valuable secrets from the Reich. Frank plots his revenge against the Japanese.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 3919 votes.

The Man in the High Castle - S1E7

#8 - Truth (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Juliana makes a startling discovery about her sister's death. Frank reflects on recent events and makes an important decision about his future. Tagomi gains greater insight into Juliana's past.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 3159 votes.

The Man in the High Castle - S4E10

#7 - Fire from the Gods (Season 4 - Episode 10)

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On the brink of an inevitable Nazi invasion, the BCR brace for impact as Kido races against the clock to find his son. Childan offers everything he has to make his way back to Yukiko. Helen is forced to choose whether or not to betray her husband, as she and Smith travel by high-speed train to the Portal—with Juliana and Wyatt lying in wait.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 724 votes.

The Man in the High Castle - S1E1

#6 - The New World (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Joe Blake, a resistance fighter, leaves German New York with cargo for neutral Colorado. In Japanese San Francisco, Juliana Crane receives footage of the Allies winning the war and a bus ticket to Colorado from her sister. There, she meets Joe. Joe reveals a dark secret.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 5811 votes.

The Man in the High Castle - S2E4

#5 - Escalation (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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Juliana discovers she's far from safe from the Resistance in the Reich. Smith confronts the reality of the lengths he's willing to go to in order to protect his son. And another father - Joe's - tries to persuade him to give Berlin a chance. Frank also has a decision to make: how far is he prepared to go to help the Resistance cause?

The episode was rated 7.50 from 2603 votes.

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#4 - Kintsugi (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Nicole introduces Joe to an unexpected side of Berlin, that leads him down a new path. On her new mission, Juliana inserts herself into the Smith's inner circle. Tagomi is finally reunited with his family, only to be faced with the prospect of losing them again.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 2449 votes.

The Man in the High Castle - S4E1

#3 - Hexagram 64 (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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Juliana Crain finds herself in a new world. In the wake of an attack on Trade Minister Tagomi, Chief Inspector Kido begins a crackdown against the suspected culprits: the Black Communist Rebellion. John Smith leads a military incursion into the Neutral Zone to capture Wyatt Price and his rebel army. Helen Smith’s new independence is tested as John comes to claim his daughters.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 766 votes.

The Man in the High Castle - S4E2

#2 - Every Door Out... (Season 4 - Episode 2)

John Smith receives key intelligence from his officers at the Die Nebenwelt complex, while back at home he struggles with the changing dynamics of his family. Bell Mallory and the BCR join forces with Wyatt Price's rebels. Kido tries to bond with his estranged son. Childan makes a connection with his Japanese assistant. Juliana discovers an enemy in one world can be a friend in another.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 699 votes.

The Man in the High Castle - S1E5

#1 - The New Normal (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Juliana returns home, only to discover new clues that lead her closer to unraveling the mystery behind the films. Joe faces a tough debriefing upon his return home. Kido begins his investigation into the events surrounding the Crown Prince's speech. Tagomi and Wegener make a last-ditch attempt to complete their mission.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 3471 votes.

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