The WORST episodes of Motherland: Fort Salem

Every episode of Motherland: Fort Salem ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Motherland: Fort Salem!

A trio of witches is trained to become powerful weapons for the American military.

Last Updated: 10/30/2024Network: FreeformStatus: Ended
Say the Words
star
7.36
987 votes

#1 - Say the Words

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/18/2020

Three witches join basic training at Fort Salem where they'll prepare for the front lines, fighting looming terrorist threats with supernatural tactics and weapons.

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A Biddy's Life
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7.37
728 votes

#2 - A Biddy's Life

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/1/2020

On the eve of Beltane, male witches arrive at Fort Salem. Raelle learns more about Scylla’s past. Alder leads an international military council of witches, and is startled by a new crisis.

Directors: Amanda Tapping
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The Price of Work
star
7.40
400 votes

#3 - The Price of Work

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/28/2022

The group seeks sanctuary in the mysterious Cession. The Unit learns the Camarilla is directly targeting the Mycelium, inspiring them to strike back. Petra and Anacostia work to determine President Wade’s allegiance.

Directors: Amanda Tapping
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Hail Beltane
star
7.42
703 votes

#4 - Hail Beltane

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/8/2020

The base celebrates the rituals of Beltane, where Tally and Gerit’s connection grows and Abigail finds strength in competition. Raelle is deeply affected by a tragic event and has questions for an evasive Scylla.

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My Witches
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7.44
808 votes

#5 - My Witches

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/25/2020

The unit travels to Salem Town, but a disturbance throws the proceedings into chaos. Tally wonders if she made the right choice to embark on a military career. Abigail attempts to bury the hatchet with Raelle. Raelle grows closer to Scylla.

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Up is Down
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7.46
638 votes

#6 - Up is Down

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/22/2020

Abigail has to come to terms with her vulnerability in the aftermath of horrific events, while Tally struggles with being supportive while also keeping a secret from her unit. And Raelle takes extreme measures to connect with Scylla.

Directors: Rebecca Johnson
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But I Don't Even Have A Dress...
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7.51
375 votes

#7 - But I Don't Even Have A Dress...

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/16/2022

Abigail, Raelle, Tally, and Scylla face their fates at a government trial spearheaded by the Camarilla. The unit dreams of a brighter future.

Directors: David Frazee
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She Returns
star
7.51
383 votes

#8 - She Returns

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/2/2022

Allies converge to protect the Cession from occupation. The Camarilla march on the Cession, ready to invade under the guise of smoking out our fugitives. Tally and Scylla team up, while Abigail, Adil, and Anacostia seek out President Wade.

Directors: David Frazee
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Oh Elayne...
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7.52
378 votes

#9 - Oh Elayne...

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/5/2022

With the Cession Marshal on their heels, the Unit splits up. Scylla and Nicte attempt to draw the Marshal away while Tally, Abigail, and Adil meet an old ally. President Wade's political stance puts her in danger.

Directors: Jem Garrard
Writer: Eli Edelson
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Petra's Favorite Pen
star
7.53
384 votes

#10 - Petra's Favorite Pen

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/9/2022

The unit races to rescue a captured ally. Alder and Tally journey to retrieve the penultimate piece of the First Song. Fort Salem finds itself under Camarilla control.

Directors: Jem Garrard
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Revolution (2)
star
7.55
384 votes

#11 - Revolution (2)

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/23/2022

In a climactic battle, the Unit and their allies team up to fight the Camarilla. Alder races across the world to find the final piece of the First Song.

Directors: Amanda Tapping
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Book Club
star
7.56
379 votes

#12 - Book Club

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/26/2022

Tally reunites with her mother and finds a reason to keep fighting. Abigail and Adil return to Fort Salem to find their home has changed. Scylla and Edwin work together in attempt to reach Raelle. Anacostia and Sterling plot an escape.

Directors: Shannon Kohli
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Mother Mycelium
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7.57
607 votes

#13 - Mother Mycelium

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/29/2020

Abigail forges a connection with Adil, a new visitor to base camp, and pushes a devastated Raelle to help him save a life. Tally uses Gerit as distraction from her increasingly burdensome secrets. And Anacostia probes into Scylla’s past.

Directors: Shannon Kohli
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Cession in Session
star
7.57
384 votes

#14 - Cession in Session

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/19/2022

The Council of the Great River convenes to hear the Unit's testimony and decide whether to extradite them back to the US. Abigail attempts to convey the dangers of the Camarilla's influence, Tally ponders if the future is written in stone.

Directors: Jacquie Gould
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Happy Yule!
star
7.59
379 votes

#15 - Happy Yule!

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/2022

The Unit spends the Yule holiday plotting their next steps. Alder seeks out another steward of the First Song. Hearst, President Silver, and Kara Brandt celebrate a victory.

Directors: Shannon Kohli
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Not Our Daughters
star
7.61
538 votes

#16 - Not Our Daughters

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/13/2021

Anti-witch sentiment boils over as the Unit defends the first witch testing center at its grand opening. Anacostia and Scylla go undercover to follow the Camarilla.

Directors: Nimisha Mukerji
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Bellweather Season
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7.61
661 votes

#17 - Bellweather Season

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/15/2020

Abigail brings the unit to a High Atlantic wedding, in hopes of increasing their odds for War College. Abigail struggles under family pressures, while Raelle leans on Scylla. Tally makes a discovery that will alter the future of the unit.

Directors: M.J. Bassett
Writer: Joy Kecken
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Abomination
star
7.64
517 votes

#18 - Abomination

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/29/2021

The Unit begins War College, introducing them to their Coven and new challenges. Anacostia and Scylla find themselves unlikely partners in a dangerous mission. Tally mentors a new recruit.

Directors: Amanda Tapping
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Homo Cantus
star
7.65
438 votes

#19 - Homo Cantus

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/21/2022

After being blamed for the death of the vice president’s daughter, the witches leave the army behind and become fugitives — but staying out of trouble is never easy. While Raelle and Scylla enjoy their reunion, Nicte tempts Tally with a new power.

Directors: Amanda Tapping
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Coup
star
7.66
574 votes

#20 - Coup

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/13/2020

In the aftermath of Citydrop, the unit comes closer together, while their distrust of Alder grows. Abigail is faced with eulogizing a fallen soldier, while Tally learns something new about Gerit. Anacostia grants one last favor to Scylla.

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My 3 Dads
star
7.67
509 votes

#21 - My 3 Dads

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/27/2021

Raelle brings Tally home to the Cession, where they struggle with the past. Abigail is confronted with pressure from her family when Adil accompanies her home.

Directors: Jem Garrard
Writer: Eli Edelson
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Of the Blood
star
7.67
555 votes

#22 - Of the Blood

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/22/2021

Despite the threat of the Camarilla, the discovery of new witches gives Alder hope. Tally struggles with her role as a Biddy, and Raelle and Abigail return to Fort Salem with their mysterious new abilities.

Directors: Amanda Tapping
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A Tiffany
star
7.67
521 votes

#23 - A Tiffany

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/6/2021

Raelle prepares to show her ability to the top brass, while Abigail struggles with her new role. Tally begins to question her unsettling dreams. Anacostia and Scylla form a plan to infiltrate the enemy further.

Directors: Shannon Kohli
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Citydrop
star
7.68
594 votes

#24 - Citydrop

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/6/2020

The witches’ training culminates at Citydrop, their final training exercise. Devastating secrets come to light, splintering the unit and forcing Tally to question her blind trust. A Spree threat changes the course of the cadets’ lives.

Directors: David Grossman
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Brianna's Favorite Pencil
star
7.69
522 votes

#25 - Brianna's Favorite Pencil

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/20/2021

The Unit competes for a chance to commune with the dead during Samhain. Scylla and Anacostia search for Camarilla leadership by attending a Halloween gala and make a horrifying discovery.

Directors: Jason Stone
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