The WORST episodes of Harper's Island

Every episode of Harper's Island ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Harper's Island!

Harper's Island was once the scene of a gruesome series of murders. Now, seven years later, family and friends gather on the island for a wedding, but one by one they begin to die.

Last Updated: 11/5/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
Sigh
star
6.92
979 votes

#1 - Sigh

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/11/2009

In the finale, the remaining members of the group battle for survival as the truth is finally revealed.

Writer: Jeffrey Bell
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Crackle
star
7.12
1267 votes

#2 - Crackle

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/16/2009

The wedding party heads out on a scavenger hunt. While out, Trish meets up with an old flame, Henry. Abby talks to the locals and runs into a friend who has been haunted by John Wakefield.

Writer: Jeffrey Bell
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Thrack, Splat, Sizzle
star
7.25
1063 votes

#3 - Thrack, Splat, Sizzle

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/30/2009

The wedding guests begin preparing to leave the island but the Sheriff suspects that one of them is the killer. Some new information reveals an eerie connection between Abby and Wakefield.

Directors: Scott Peters
Writer: Jeffrey Bell
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Whap
star
7.29
1690 votes

#4 - Whap

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/9/2009

Abby Mills returns to Harper's Island for the wedding celebration of her best friend, Henry Dunn, and his fiance, Trish Wellington. Abby hasn't been home in seven years, since her mother and five others were murdered by John Wakefield.

Directors: Jon Turteltaub
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Ka-Blam
star
7.33
1225 votes

#5 - Ka-Blam

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/23/2009

When a local’s death is ruled a suicide, Abby challenges her father, the Sheriff, to investigate what really happened. As the wedding approaches, Trish must come to a decision about Hunter.

Directors: Steve Boyum
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Gurgle
star
7.38
1004 votes

#6 - Gurgle

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/6/2009

As the guests get ready to leave the island, one guest mysteriously disappears. Abby receives a phone call from someone threatening to kill the missing guest if anyone leaves the island.

Directors: Rick Bota
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Bang
star
7.41
1022 votes

#7 - Bang

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/2/2009

The groomsmen take Henry fishing for his bachelor party and make a gruesome discovery. The bridesmaids celebrate Trish's final days as a bachelorette with a psychic who has a very strong reaction to Abby.

Directors: Guy Norman Bee
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Splash
star
7.42
885 votes

#8 - Splash

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/27/2009

The group narrowly escapes the Cannery and reunites at the church thinking it's safe — until someone else goes missing.

Directors: Rick Bota
Writer: Dan Shotz
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Sploosh
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7.46
1014 votes

#9 - Sploosh

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/23/2009

With the wedding party reeling after the events at the rehearsal, Abby, Henry and J.D. decide to take the investigation into their own hands.

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Gasp
star
7.48
858 votes

#10 - Gasp

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/11/2009

As the killer's murderous rampage continues, the group starts fighting back when they discover a possible way off the island.

Directors: Seith Mann
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Thwack
star
7.63
1039 votes

#11 - Thwack

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/9/2009

A father/daughter bike ride in the woods leads to an unexpected situation. Abby uncovers the Sheriff's secret as Trish and Henry's wedding rehearsal takes an unexpected turn.

Directors: Steve Gomer
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Seep
star
7.63
1003 votes

#12 - Seep

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/13/2009

Still stuck inside the Candlewick Inn, everyone starts to turn against each other. However, they find a map of the tunnels underneath the hotel and are forced to come together to find the missing guest.

Directors: Craig R. Baxley
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Snap
star
7.74
966 votes

#13 - Snap

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/20/2009

An attempt to leave the island turns into a disaster. The group makes a horrifying discovery.

Directors: Steve Boyum
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