The WORST episodes of For All Mankind
Every episode of For All Mankind ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of For All Mankind!
The depiction of an 'alternate history' of the global space race after the USSR succeeds in achieving the first manned Moon landing.
#1 - First Light
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/27/2026
Nine years after the Goldilocks asteroid heist, Happy Valley has grown into a thriving colony. But an unsettling discovery threatens their peace.
#2 - The Hard Six
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/3/2026
Ed rallies Happy Valley's residents in support of one of their own. Kelly refuses to back down from an opportunity.
#3 - Have a Nice Sol
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/2023
New Helios employees arrive on Mars as NASA undergoes major changes.
#4 - Glasnost
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/10/2023
Eight years later, a new mission begins: Capture an asteroid. Aleida and Danielle are still haunted by events from the past.
#5 - New Eden
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/15/2022
The astronauts move quickly to build Martian bases.
#6 - No Sudden Moves
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/1/2026
A desperate group of Marsies tries to rectify a dangerous situation.
#7 - Open Source
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/17/2026
Alex takes Ed’s advice and finds a new project to focus on: a job at Helios.
#8 - House Divided
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/1/2023
An accident on Mars strains relationships, while Miles embarks on a risky venture.
#9 - Svoboda
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/24/2026
Chaos erupts on Mars following a shocking revelation.
#10 - The Bleeding Edge
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/2021
Margo must lead a seemingly impossible mission. Danielle wants to return to the moon. Gordo grapples with life on Earth.
#11 - Red Moon
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/2019
NASA is in crisis as the Soviets land the first man on the moon in 1969, the beginning of an alternate history.
#12 - Goldilocks
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/8/2023
A discovery sends teams across Earth and Mars scrambling for answers.
#13 - The Weight
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/2021
Ed’s reckless behavior at NASA shakes the foundation of the Baldwin family. Tracy attempts to readapt to life in space.
#14 - He Built the Saturn V
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2019
Director von Braun opposes President Nixon’s directive, with dire consequences.
#15 - Bring It Down
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/22/2022
A joint mission brings about conflict between crew members.
#16 - Home
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/10/2026
The consequences of Ed’s actions begin to play out. Aleida finds an unexpected solution to her problem.
#17 - The Bear Hug
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2023
Miles tries to make ends meet. Margo finds herself pulled into a dangerous situation.
#18 - Legacy
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/29/2023
Plans are made with interplanetary ramifications. Ed begins working with an unexpected partner.
#19 - Best-Laid Plans
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/26/2021
American astronauts and NASA leadership prepare for a new mission with unlikely partners. Ellen gets in touch with an old friend.
#20 - Sons and Daughters
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/22/2026
The Marsies formulate a plan. Kelly faces a major setback.
#21 - Leningrad
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/15/2023
Unlikely partnerships are formed at a high-stakes international conference.
#22 - The Sands of Ares
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/29/2022
After a sudden crisis, the Martian crews pull together.
#23 - Crossing the Line
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/22/2023
A group on Mars takes drastic measures. Margo grapples with a new assignment.
#24 - Prime Crew
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/8/2019
A training accident spurs a national debate about women astronauts.
#25 - Rules of Engagement
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/2021
A dispute on the moon prompts NASA officials to consider arming astronauts. Ed’s past comes back to haunt him.