The WORST episodes of Unforgiven

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

Unforgiven tells the story of Ruth Slater (Suranne Jones) who has spent the past 15 years imprisoned for the murder of two policemen, and now faces the daunting prospect of rebuilding her life whilst being irresistibly drawn to the place that haunts her, Upper Hanging Stones Farm. In spite of trying to focus on the future and her new boyfriend Brad (Will Mellor), Ruth is unable to forget her past and the sister, Katie, who she was forced to leave behind. Outraged to hear that the woman who killed their father has been released, Kieran (Jack Deam) and Steve Whelan (Matthew McNulty) are eager to seek revenge. Believing that life should mean life, the two brothers decide to take the law into their own hands. But just how far are they capable of going? Can they really do to her what she did to their father?

Last Updated: 10/3/2024Network: ITV1Status: Ended
Episode 1
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8.42
83 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/2009

When Ruth is freed from prison she returns to the house where she was brought up with her sister and becomes friends with the house's new owners, John and Izzie. John tries to help find Ruth's sister for her. Michael and Rachel's daughter is hurt in a car crash.

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Episode 3
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8.57
72 votes

#2 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/2009

After much searching, Ruth finally finds her sister leading to discoveries about what occurred 15 years ago.

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Episode 2
star
8.79
75 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/2009

After Lucy recovers from being in the coma her parents decide to meet Ruth. Steve decides the best way to get even with Ruth. Ruth decides to be honest with Brad about her past. Emily discovers the truth about Ruth and comes to a big decision.

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