The WORST episodes of Striking Out

Every episode of Striking Out ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Striking Out!

Drama series set in the world of Ireland's legal system. Striking Out follows the tumultuous professional and personal life of Dublin-based solicitor, Tara Rafferty, and her fledgling legal firm. When Tara discovers, on her hen night, that her fiancé and fellow solicitor Eric Dunbar has been cheating on her with a colleague, she breaks up with him, quits her job at the prestigious law firm they worked at together, and sets about making her own way in a new life outside the inner circle of the legal profession. At first unsure how she'll cope, Tara begins to realize she is more than capable of being on her own - both personally and professionally.

Last Updated: 2/21/2024Network: RTÉ OneStatus: Ended

7.38

134 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2017

A shock discovery leaves solicitor Tara Rafferty striking out on her own, both professionally and personally.

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7.58

109 votes

#2 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2017

Tara deals with a dispute over a will and faces pressure to give Eric another chance. Vincent reluctantly agrees to represent Ray in court.

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7.69

52 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2018

Things intensify as Tara juggles the inquiry while representing a father fighting to gain full custody of his child.

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7.70

54 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2018

Tara has to deal with a shed containing evidence going up in flames, Ray being arrested on trumped up charges, and Meg betraying her trust.

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7.71

96 votes

#5 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/15/2017

Tara tackles what seems to be a case of bigamy. Two women claim to be married to the same dying man and are both keen to claim next-of-kin rights.

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7.80

46 votes

#6 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2018

Tara and Eric represent opposing sides in a messy divorce. Richard and Conrad tell Fitzjames he will have to take the fall when new evidence is brought before the inquiry.

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7.83

52 votes

#7 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2018

Tara takes on Eric Dunbar in an unusual case where a former nun petitions to divorce the church.

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7.87

45 votes

#8 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2018

Vincent seems to have everything he needs to bring the enquiry to a historic conclusion - until he is implicated in a scandal that is leaked to the press. Last in the series.

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7.89

94 votes

#9 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/22/2017

Ray pleads with Tara to help his friend John, who, despite his best attempts at fatherhood, faces losing his son to state care. Tara must win John’s trust as well as face a system stacked against them, forcing her to make a tough and heartbreaking call.

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7.90

51 votes

#10 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2018

Tara and Vincent put pressure on Richard, leading to a confrontation with Eric. Meg acquires some damning evidence, only for the inquiry to be suspended when a complaint is made.

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