The WORST episodes of Ties That Bind
Every episode of Ties That Bind ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Ties That Bind!
"Ties that Bind" revolves around Allison McLean, a tough and experienced police detective, mother and wife in suburban Seattle. When she and her police partner must arrest her brother for aggravated assault, her world drastically changes as he's convicted and sent to prison, leaving his two teenagers teetering on the brink of foster care. Ultimately, she takes them into her home, ending up with four teenagers to raise.
#1 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/12/2015
In this pilot episode, Detective Allison McLean puts her law-breaking brother Tim behind bars, and quickly decides to move his two resentful teenaged kids in with her own two children and devoted husband. Meanwhile, Allison and her partner race the clock to find a wounded pregnant girl and her boyfriend who have committed a robbery.
#2 - Legacy
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/7/2015
Allison and Devin investigate the death of a high-powered CEO. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mariah’s mother, Jackie comes home from rehab.
#3 - United Front
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/9/2015
The complicated relationship between two brothers clouds an investigation for Allison and Devin. When Matt takes Allison on a romantic date, Cameron and Mariah break house rules challenging Rachel and Jeff.
#4 - A Fresh Start
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/19/2015
Allison and Devin are called in to investigate the mysterious murder of the owner of a restaurant that hires ex-cons, one of whom Allison has helped in the past. Meanwhile, Mariah and Cameron try to find ways to fit in at their new school with some unwanted help from Jeff and Rachel.
#5 - It Doesn't Show
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/2/2015
Allison and Matt discover a dark secret in their friend’s marriage, drawing Allison and Devin into a surprising investigation. Mariah’s poetry worries her teacher.
#6 - Paying For It
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/30/2015
One of Matt's employees gets caught up in a slavery ring and turns to Allison for help. Cameron and Mariah go to visit Tim in jail for his birthday.
#7 - Protect and Serve
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/14/2015
Allison and Devin uncover the shocking truth at the heart of a turf war in Crestview. Later, Allison and Matt take the entire family to visit Tim in prison and Jackie, feeling jealous of the way Cameron looks up to Allison, makes a tragic choice.
#8 - The Whole Picture
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/23/2015
Allison has an altercation with a famous women's soccer player and is accused of brutality. At home, Allison becomes concerned about Cameron's friend Chris's interest in Rachel.
#9 - Controlled Substance
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/16/2015
Allison and Devin investigate the breakdown of a star student at the high school and the teens deal with the social fallout of having Allison on campus.
#10 - Ghosts
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/26/2015
Allison comes face-to face with the man who shot her and time is running out to charge him and get him off the streets. Matt suspects Cameron of theft.