The WORST episodes of Westside

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

This series tells the story of legendary safe cracker and career criminal Ted West and his fire cracker of a wife, Rita. Combining real events and the rich folklore of the West family and associates, this is rollicking history, and a tempestuous romance, set at a time of great social upheaval.

Last Updated: 3/22/2024Network: TV3 (NZ)Status: Ended
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All That Impedes Thee From the Golden Round
star
7.13
40 votes

#1 - All That Impedes Thee From the Golden Round

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/31/2015

Ted West is reunited with his true love, Rita. But she has a secret and he has a lot to prove if he’s to get back on top of his gang and his game...

Directors: Mark Beesley
Writer: Rachel Lang
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 7
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7.21
14 votes

#2 - Episode 7

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/20/2018

The boys compete for the job of Wolf's best man, Phineas fesses up to Carol, and Sparky plans to send the USS Texas up in flames in the name of love.

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Episode 4
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7.38
13 votes

#3 - Episode 4

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/8/2019

Ted's gang head down country for their first job without their leader. Plus, Cheryl brings home a hippy, leading to a very uncomfortable visitation from the past for Rita.

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Our Poison'd Chalice
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7.48
23 votes

#4 - Our Poison'd Chalice

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/21/2015

The matter of the poisoned lamington splits the house of West and leads Ted and Rita to sex, drugs and rock & roll.

Directors: Murray Keane
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Her Grave, While I'm Dancing on it
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7.50
10 votes

#5 - Her Grave, While I'm Dancing on it

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2020

Wolf has a problem he cannot solve, but 'help' is the hardest word; meanwhile, for Rita and Ted, the return of an old friend spells bad news.

Episode 10
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7.52
23 votes

#6 - Episode 10

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/14/2016

Ted gets one final crack at the South African money. Meanwhile, Wolf's at war with his parents, and the rest of the country are at war with themselves.

Directors: Murray Keane
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Episode 3
star
7.54
28 votes

#7 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/26/2016

Ted goes after a wad of South African cash. A crime close to home has the Wests joining forces with the police and neighbourhood watch.

Directors: Michael Hurst
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Episode 1
star
7.54
24 votes

#8 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/12/2016

Rita West is reunited with love of her life Ted, but has lost a son. The gloves are off in the war with the Horsemen and there’s a storm in a teacup... actually a whole tea-set.

Directors: Murray Keane
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Episode 8
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7.58
24 votes

#9 - Episode 8

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/31/2016

The wives financially support their men, which doesn't go down well, and the Springbok tour divides the gang and the country.

Directors: Michael Hurst
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Episode 9
star
7.59
22 votes

#10 - Episode 9

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/7/2016

Rita's in charge of her first big job and the stakes have never been higher, but can she rely on those closest to her?

Directors: Murray Keane
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Episode 2
star
7.67
15 votes

#11 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/2017

Lefty is a desperate man and Ted is dragged along for the ride. The gang has to look to the past if they have hopes of a future.

Directors: Murray Keane
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Episode 7
star
7.67
21 votes

#12 - Episode 7

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/24/2016

Ted and the boys go hunting South Africans while Rita has a mess to sort out with her growing business and an explosive affair.

Directors: Michael Hurst
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Episode 2
star
7.67
12 votes

#13 - Episode 2

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/24/2019

Rita is dealing with trouble and strife both at home and abroad, as the repercussions from the two bungled robberies spread. Meanwhile, Ted isn't safe in prison.

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Well That’s Not Creepy
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7.67
12 votes

#14 - Well That’s Not Creepy

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2020

As Wolf deals with failure, Cheryl takes some time out in a place that is like Fiji but not; meanwhile Falani finds an old friend living under a bridge.

Directors: Joshua Frizzell
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Episode 1
star
7.68
19 votes

#15 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2017

Rita and Ted return from their holiday to a rude surprise and Wolf gone. Rita distracts herself by waging war on the new neighbours, And Ted is dealt a blow he probably saw coming.

Directors: Murray Keane
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Episode 2
star
7.69
26 votes

#16 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/19/2016

Rita helps out a friend from prison and Wolf get an upwardly mobile job. The Springbok tour creates employment opportunities for Ted and there's a swingers' party.

Directors: Murray Keane
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Instruments of Darkness Tell Us Truths
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7.69
26 votes

#17 - Instruments of Darkness Tell Us Truths

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/14/2015

Ted and Rita both champion good causes: a disco dancing overstayer and a mouse who needs to roar.

Directors: Murray Keane
Writer: Rachel Lang
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Episode 9
star
7.71
17 votes

#18 - Episode 9

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/3/2018

Ngaire encounters a familiar face at Cheryl's hen's party while Wolf is lead astray by an old flame at his stag do. Phineas and Bert fight for Carol.

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Episode 5
star
7.74
27 votes

#19 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/10/2016

It's hectic times for Rita and Ted: a royal wedding, a funeral, forbidden love, a family feud...plus a Nazi.

Directors: Murray Keane
Writer: Rachel Lang
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Behold – The Miracle Water!
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7.75
12 votes

#20 - Behold – The Miracle Water!

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2020

Carol and Rita explore alternative therapies; Ted and the lads meet an old friend at a strip club. For Wolf and the boys, things go from bad to worse.

Directors: Joshua Frizzell
Episode 3
star
7.75
12 votes

#21 - Episode 3

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/1/2019

As Ted lies in hospital, Rita calls the troops to see off those responsible - and many innocent letter-boxes may perish as a result.

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Episode 6
star
7.75
24 votes

#22 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/17/2016

Times are changing for Ted. Rita wants to expand her business and keep the peace between father and son. Wolf mixes business with pleasure.

Directors: Murray Keane
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Episode 4
star
7.75
28 votes

#23 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/3/2016

Rita's ambitious career path for Wolf hits some bumps. Ngaire has a dangerous liaison and Bert and Falani take on the Springboks alongside the protestors.

Directors: Michael Hurst
Watch Now:Amazon
Dire Combustion
star
7.77
22 votes

#24 - Dire Combustion

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/28/2015

The biggest job yet has explosive consequences for the Wests. Oh, and Wolf has a girlfriend.

Directors: Simon Bennett
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Is't Far You Ride?
star
7.78
23 votes

#25 - Is't Far You Ride?

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2015

Ted confronts his great white whale, as Rita battles boredom. And a war with the Dallies turns up unexpected opportunities.

Directors: Mark Beesley
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