The WORST episodes of Ten Days in the Valley

Every episode of Ten Days in the Valley ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Ten Days in the Valley!

Jane Sadler is the overworked producer of a controversial show about law enforcement. Already spread thin between work and a separation from her husband, she's dealt a brutal blow when her young daughter goes missing in the middle of the night. The line between her personal life and the show blurs more than she ever thought possible as she wades through the devastating mystery of her daughter's disappearance. She discovers that everyone seems to have a secret, and there is no longer anyone she can truly trust.

Last Updated: 11/22/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
Day 2: Cutting Room Floor
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7.46
435 votes

#1 - Day 2: Cutting Room Floor

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2017

After seeing the security-camera footage of PJ staking out her house the night that Lake went missing, Jane goes on a desperate search to find PJ and question him. Meanwhile, Bird learns the truth about Lake’s nanny; plus Pete, Ali and Tom canvas the neighborhood trying to find Lake.

Directors: Colin Bucksey
Writer: Sherry White
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Day 9: Recast
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7.55
208 votes

#2 - Day 9: Recast

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/6/2018

Jane flees town for her own protection while Bird continues to work the case. Meanwhile, Ali tries to keep the peace with Pete; and Red’s identity is revealed.

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Day 1: Fade In
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7.55
564 votes

#3 - Day 1: Fade In

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2017

An overworked television producer and single mother in the middle of a fractious separation. When her young daughter goes missing in the middle of the night, Jane’s world – and her controversial police TV show – implodes. Life imitates art: everything is a mystery, everyone has a secret and no one can be trusted.

Directors: Carl Franklin
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Day 10: Fade Out
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7.56
202 votes

#4 - Day 10: Fade Out

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/6/2018

Jane finds herself in immediate danger when the kidnapper’s identity is discovered. Bird’s investigation connects him to new evidence that leads to a shocking confrontation. Meanwhile, Ali reveals a secret to Pete; and Tom has to make a choice between family and his career.

Directors: Steve Robin
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Day 6: Down Day
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7.58
230 votes

#5 - Day 6: Down Day

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/16/2017

Jane and Ali get a surprise phone call about who has Lake, but when the call is abruptly cut short, Jane has no way of tracing the call without going to the police. However, the only cop she is willing to trust is Gus, so she needs to find him – fast.

Directors: Steve Robin
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Day 5: Back To Ones
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7.59
241 votes

#6 - Day 5: Back To Ones

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/16/2017

As the investigation continues and Jane’s suspicions grow, she’s more determined than ever to do anything to get her daughter back, including changing every detail of her show’s series finale. Meanwhile, a guilt-stricken Pete inadvertently pushes Tom toward writing a career-making story.

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Day 3: Day Out of Days
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7.61
333 votes

#7 - Day 3: Day Out of Days

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2017

A breakthrough in the investigation sends Detective Bird and Jane to the studio to question the production team on her hit show. Meanwhile, Pete goes on the attack in a rash display of anguish – or guilt.

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Day 8: Against Type
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7.64
209 votes

#8 - Day 8: Against Type

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/30/2017

Jane’s search for Lake reaches a climax. Meanwhile, Ali finds herself in an unexpected situation with PJ, Jane’s drug dealer.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
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Day 7: Breaking the Story
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7.66
221 votes

#9 - Day 7: Breaking the Story

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/23/2017

Jane and Bird catch a break in the case when they revisit the scene of the Casita raid that started it all. Meanwhile, Ali learns some surprising news about Tom; and Jane discovers a shocking development about Gus.

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Day 4: Below the Line
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7.77
311 votes

#10 - Day 4: Below the Line

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2017

Jane’s belief that Pete took Lake leads her down a dark path, putting both of them in danger. Meanwhile, Bird digs further into Lake’s disappearance and begins to unravel Jane’s lies.

Directors: Jessica Yu
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