The WORST episodes of The Last Movie Stars

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

A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.

Last Updated: 9/13/2024Network: HBO MaxStatus: Ended
Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans
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#1 - Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/21/2022

Young Paul Newman and an even younger Joanne Woodward set out for stardom in the 1950s; she finds early success as he, a married father of three, struggles to find his way -- until they fatefully cross paths backstage during a production of "Picnic."

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Chapter Two: A Star is Born
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#2 - Chapter Two: A Star is Born

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/21/2022

As they go public with their relationship, newlyweds Paul and Joanne find success together; but as the pressures of marriage and motherhood mount, Joanne's career is put on hold, while Paul's stardom rises to new heights.

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Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman
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#3 - Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/21/2022

In the 1960s, Paul achieves international celebrity through roles in "Cool Hand Luke" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"; Paul transforms into both a Hollywood heartthrob and a serious actor; Joanne emerges from retirement to star in "Rachel."

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Chapter Four: Paying the Price
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#4 - Chapter Four: Paying the Price

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/21/2022

In the late 1960s, Paul begins to advocate for social justice; at home, Joanne is forced to juggle Paul's drinking problem and alleged infidelities with her career-defining role in "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds."

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Chapter Five: Against the Sky
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#5 - Chapter Five: Against the Sky

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/21/2022

Paul's alcoholism causes Joanne to deliver an ultimatum; as the couple works on their relationship, Paul and Joanne find success; soon, a temporary peace is shattered by a shocking family tragedy and Paul's subsequent involvement in race car driving.

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Chapter Six: Luck is an Art
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#6 - Chapter Six: Luck is an Art

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2022

In the wake of their son's death, Joanne enters a career renaissance while Paul dives deeper into the high-stakes world of car racing; the couple find solace in charitable work through their company Newman's Own and enter their twilight years.

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