Tyrant

1. S01E01Season's bestPilotJune 24, 2014 5.9Barry Al-Fayeed is a California pediatrician who also happens to be the second son of a Middle Eastern dictator. Barry reluctantly agrees to
2. S01E02State of EmergencyJuly 1, 2014 5.4When Barry's older brother, Jamal, the newly appointed President of Abbudin, is incapacitated, Barry must put his plans to return to America
3. S01E03My Brother's KeeperJuly 8, 2014 5.3While Barry's decision to stay in Abbudin is met with mixed emotion, the discovery of new evidence connected to the attempted murder of Jama
4. S01E04Sins of the FatherJuly 15, 2014 5.0Tensions boil as the 20th anniversary of the chemical attack ordered by Barry's father, President Khaled Al-Fayeed looms. Barry's plan to de
5. S01E05Hail MaryJuly 22, 2014 4.9As Jamal prepares to throw down the gauntlet on the thousands of citizens gathered in the Plaza to protest his reign, Barry scrambles to put
6. S01E06What the World Needs NowJuly 29, 2014 5.2Barry convinces Jamal to meet with exiled opposition leader Sheik Rashid. But when the meeting takes a turn for the worse, Jamal is forced t
7. S01E07Preventative MedicineAugust 5, 2014 5.2Jamal is terrified to discover that Sheik Rashid may actually survive Jamal's brutal attack, while Amira's disclosure of a twenty year old s
8. S01E08Meet the New BossAugust 12, 2014 4.8Fed up with Jamal's unpredictable and violent nature, Barry conspires to start a coup and remove his brother from office; while at the same
9. S01E09GaslightAugust 19, 2014 4.8As the plans for the coup continue to take shape, Jamal proves how far he will go to punish those who oppose him, and Barry's relationship w
10. S01E10Gone FishingAugust 26, 2014 5.0On the verge of betraying and displacing Jamal, Barry receives troublesome news that threatens to destroy everything he's worked so hard for

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Season's bestMark of CainJune 16, 2015 4.5Barry awaits punishment for leading a failed coup, while Jamal agonizes over whether or not to execute him. Molly fights to secure Barry's f
2. S02E02Enter the FatesJune 23, 2015 4.0Episode 2 / Production #202 - "Enter The Fates" (Airs June 23, 10:00 pm e/p) - On the verge of death, Barry scours the desert for salvation.
3. S02E03FaithJune 30, 2015—Barry is taken in by a Bedouin family, who are bound by hospitality and custom. Jamal is distraught over Tariq's drastic military action. Mo
4. S02E04A House Built on SandJuly 7, 2015—Barry adapts to his new identity and becomes involved in the life of the village. Amira introduces a highly decorated war hero to Jamal -- a
5. S02E05A Viper in the PalaceJuly 14, 2015—The Army of the Caliphate arrives and Barry fears his identity will be revealed, endangering everyone who helped him. Jamal and Tariq's conf
6. S02E06The Other BrotherJuly 21, 2015—Barry decides to stay in Abuddin and make a stand against the Caliphate. Jamal pushes the Chinese diplomat for military support. Sammy disco
7. S02E07The Awful Grace of GodJuly 28, 2015—Jamal feels his country is spiraling out of control and is desperate for a military victory - no matter the cost. Barry's attempt to rescue
8. S02E08Fathers and SonsAugust 4, 2015—Suffering heavy losses, Barry wrestles with the notion that he needs the palace's support to survive. As paranoia builds within Jamal, he qu
9. S02E09Inside Men and Outside WomenAugust 11, 2015—Increasingly suspicious of those close to him, Jamal believes Khalil is the only person he can trust. Deciding he should no longer hide the
10. S02E10ZanjirAugust 18, 2015—Despite having depleted forces, Barry prepares to lead a crucial mission. Fueled by his delusions, Jamal takes extreme action that has far-r
11. S02E11Desert StormAugust 25, 2015—o secure military support, Barry takes advantage of a sandstorm to overrun the Caliphate's military base. As the political tide shifts, Leil
12. S02E12Pax AbuddinSeptember 1, 2015 4.5In the Season 2 finale, Jamal's fate is uncertain as Abbudin prepares to enter a new phase. Meanwhile, Barry urges Rami to stick around to h

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Season's bestSpringJuly 6, 2016 7.4With Jamal's life in danger and Abuddin on the verge of plunging into chaos, Barry steps forward as interim president and sets the stage for
2. S03E02CockroachJuly 13, 2016 5.4Barry discovers that his hold over Abuddin is tenuous. Sammy embarks on a risky relationship. Ihab's desire for revenge is given an outlet.
3. S03E03The Dead and the LivingJuly 20, 2016 5.8Barry and Molly employ every means available to prevent a personal tragedy. Fauzi and Daliyah become close through work, emboldening Fauzi t
4. S03E04Prayer for Our DaughtersJuly 27, 2016 6.0Barry and Molly respond in wildly different ways to a catastrophe that threatens to throw the country off course. Violent protests break out
5. S03E05Rock and a Hard PlaceAugust 3, 2016 5.8In the wake of thwarted terrorist attacks, Barry bans open prayer at the University - causing a severe backlash. Al-Qadi speaks out against
6. S03E06Truth and DignityAugust 10, 2016 6.3Barry's tough policies put Daliyah in grave danger. Al-Qadi enacts a risky plan to broach peace. Fauzi puts his feelings on the line, leavin
7. S03E07BedfellowsAugust 17, 2016 6.3Haunted by Emma's death and his failure to kill Ihab, Barry pushes away his closest allies - including Daliyah. Leila leaves the government
8. S03E08Ask for the EarthAugust 24, 2016 6.0Molly returns to Abuddin with a hardened resolve to pursue her daughter's killer. Mahdiya is entrusted with a critical job. Leila and Cogswe
9. S03E09How to LiveAugust 31, 2016 6.3Abuddin descends into chaos. Daliyah persuades Fauzi to leave so he can be a voice of dissent, and she takes a public stand against Barry. I
10. S03E10Two GravesSeptember 7, 2016 5.4Barry and Molly are on the brink of waging war on the Caliphate. Leila makes a bold political move and braves the possibility of a close bet

Season 3 ranked & reviewed