The WORST episodes of The Winds of War
Every episode of The Winds of War ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Winds of War!
In the late 1930s, world politics begin to head in a dangerous direction. In Europe, Germany expands and rearms and proceeds to annex several border countries into the Reich. Meanwhile, Italy attempts to establish a Facist Colonial Empire under Mussolini while the Empire of Japan stands ready for a major war with China. Enter the Henry family, headed by career naval officer Victor "Pug" Henry. "Winds of War" thus follows the exploits of Pug and his children, all of which are set against the backdrop of world events leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
#1 - The Winds Rise
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/6/1983
The beginning of the tale of the Henry clan as they see the start of WWII from different areas. Victor and Rhoda are on their way to Pug's diplomatic posting to Berlin, while Byron ends up in Sienna, Italy.
#2 - Into the Maelstrom
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/1983
Pug undertakes travel around the world to take command of his battleship at Pearl Harbor, where he is due on Dec 10th, 1941; Byron is increasingly worried about Natalie's situation.
#3 - Defiance
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/9/1983
The bombing of London as seen by Victor Henry. Victor is given the opportunity to fly as an observer with a bomber group destined to bomb Berlin.
#4 - Cataclysm
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/1983
With the invasion of Poland complete, the beginning of WWII as seen from the eyes of the Henry clan.
#5 - Of Love and War
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/1983
Byron and Natalie get married, Pug leaves Germany for good and Rhoda gets closer to Palmer Kirby.
#6 - The Storm Breaks
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/1983
As WWII begins, Byron Henry and Natalie Jastrow are stuck behind enemy lines, and an insightful memo brings Pug Henry to the attention of FDR
#7 - Changing of the Guard
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/1983
Pug accompanies a convoy of American military supplies sent to aid Britain through German submarine-infested waters, and has his hopes raised of getting command of a battleship; Rhoda makes a decision about her relationship with Palmer Kirby but reconsiders after a dinner at the White House; Hitler's attack on Russia complicates Aaron's and pregnant Natalie's desperate efforts to get out of Europe.