The WORST episodes of The Porter

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

Drama about railway workers in Canada and the United States who joined together to give birth to the world's first black union and sparked a civil rights movement. Set in the roar of the 1920s, this eight-part series follows the journeys of four ambitious souls who hustle, dream, cross borders and confront barriers in the fight for liberation—on and off the railways that crossed North America.

Last Updated: 10/5/2025Network: CBC (CA)Status: Ended
Starting Over
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7.19
26 votes

#1 - Starting Over

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

Junior starts a gambling sideline backed by Queenie. Zeke's pursuit of union integration costs the community. Lucy finds her Stardust dream at risk. Marlene campaigns for an essential medical clinic. Screen reader support enabled.

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Working on It
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7.24
21 votes

#2 - Working on It

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/21/2022

Queenie tries to keep Junior close. Fay offers Marlene some help for her clinic. Zeke's proximity to Edwards leads to a devastating truth. Lucy may have found her ticket to the big time.

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Pilot
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7.29
35 votes

#3 - Pilot

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

Train porters and best friends Junior Massey and Zeke Garrett are galvanized to take different Ð and dangerous Ð actions after a tragedy occurs on the job.

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Background
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7.32
28 votes

#4 - Background

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/28/2022

Junior finds himself in debt to notorious Chicago gangster Miss Queenie. Zeke takes a risk to advance his cause. Lucy's new relationship impacts her career.

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Our Turn Now
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7.45
22 votes

#5 - Our Turn Now

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

Dinger blackmails Junior. A police raid puts Marlene and her clinic in jeopardy. Zeke leverages an unlikely ally to put integration to a vote. Lucy's new shot at stardom could cost her everything.

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Make Me Feel
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7.48
21 votes

#6 - Make Me Feel

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/28/2022

Junior takes a risky new angle on Queenie's numbers game. Marlene's split focus leads to a mother's worst nightmare. Zeke seizes an opportunity to show the power of unity. Lucy bets on herself.

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Who's Next
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7.57
23 votes

#7 - Who's Next

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/14/2022

An old spark reignites between Zeke and Marlene and Lucy considers a different path after her performance.

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Death Is Funny
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7.75
20 votes

#8 - Death Is Funny

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/11/2022

Junior tries to eliminate his greatest threats. Marlene's efforts to reconcile with Fay could be too late. Lucy faces the consequences of her betrayal. Zeke makes a final plea for union integration.

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