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The Worst Episodes of Arcane

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The Worst Episodes of Arcane

Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions.

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  1. Background image for Welcome to the Playground
    8.5/10(37.0k votes)

    #1 - Welcome to the Playground

    S1:E1

    Orphaned sisters Vi and Powder bring trouble to Zaun's underground streets in the wake of a heist in posh Piltover.

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  2. Background image for Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved
    8.5/10(33.3k votes)

    #2 - Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved

    S1:E2

    Idealistic inventor Jayce attempts to harness magic through science—despite his mentor's warnings. Criminal kingpin Silco tests a powerful substance.

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  3. Background image for Happy Progress Day!
    8.7/10(31.3k votes)

    #3 - Happy Progress Day!

    S1:E4

    With Piltover prospering from their tech, Jayce and Viktor weigh their next move. A familiar face re-emerges from Zaun to wreak havoc.

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  4. Background image for Everybody Wants to Be My Enemy
    8.9/10(31.2k votes)

    #4 - Everybody Wants to Be My Enemy

    S1:E5

    Rogue enforcer Caitlyn tours the undercity to track down Silco. Jayce puts a target on his back trying to root out Piltover corruption.

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  5. Background image for Killing Is a Cycle
    8.9/10(36.0k votes)

    #5 - Killing Is a Cycle

    S2:E8

    A brewing storm fuels a series of startling transformations. Elsewhere, the spark of rebellion still burns.

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  6. Background image for Heavy Is the Crown
    9.0/10(33.4k votes)

    #6 - Heavy Is the Crown

    S2:E1

    Vi and Caitlyn wrestle with how best to respond in the wake of a terrible tragedy that claims lives — and escalates tensions between the twin cities.

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  8. Background image for Watch It All Burn
    9.0/10(31.7k votes)

    #7 - Watch It All Burn

    S2:E2

    With Piltover ready for war, the Undercity weighs its options. Jinx lies low and plots her next move. A pivotal conversation takes place.

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  9. Background image for Oil and Water
    9.2/10(31.1k votes)

    #8 - Oil and Water

    S1:E8

    Disowned heir Mel and her visiting mother trade combat tactics. Caitlyn and Vi forge an unlikely alliance. Jinx undergoes a startling change.

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    9.2/10(31.4k votes)

    #9 - Paint the Town Blue

    S2:E4

    As rumors of Jinx's return swirl, Ambessa pursues her target with renewed enthusiasm. Jinx and Sevika go undercover and into the belly of the beast.

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  11. Background image for When These Walls Come Tumbling Down
    9.3/10(32.6k votes)

    #10 - When These Walls Come Tumbling Down

    S1:E6

    An eager protégé undermines his mentor on the council as a magical tech rapidly evolves. With authorities in pursuit, Jinx must face her past.

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  12. Background image for The Boy Savior
    9.3/10(32.7k votes)

    #11 - The Boy Savior

    S1:E7

    Caitlyn and Vi meet an ally in Zaun’s streets and head into a frenzied battle with a common foe. Viktor makes a dire decision.

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  13. Background image for The Dirt Under Your Nails
    9.3/10(37.9k votes)

    #12 - The Dirt Under Your Nails

    S2:E9

    Magic. Science. Power. Revenge. Destinies clash in an epic final chapter, igniting an all-out war.

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  14. Background image for Finally Got the Name Right
    9.4/10(34.1k votes)

    #13 - Finally Got the Name Right

    S2:E3

    Caitlyn doubles down on her hunt for Jinx. Ambessa accepts a fateful meeting. Changes in Zaun lead to a shocking discovery.

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  15. Background image for Blisters and Bedrock
    9.5/10(33.1k votes)

    #14 - Blisters and Bedrock

    S2:E5

    Vi awakens to surprising news. An unsettling reunion isn't what it seems. Caitlyn uncovers the origins of Shimmer.

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  16. Background image for Pretend Like It's the First Time
    9.5/10(40.4k votes)

    #15 - Pretend Like It's the First Time

    S2:E7

    A moment of darkness, a moment of light — and a vision of What Could Have Been.

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  17. Background image for The Base Violence Necessary for Change
    9.7/10(43.3k votes)

    #16 - The Base Violence Necessary for Change

    S1:E3

    An epic showdown between old rivals results in a fateful moment for Zaun. Jayce and Viktor risk it all for their research.

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  18. Background image for The Monster You Created
    9.7/10(40.5k votes)

    #17 - The Monster You Created

    S1:E9

    Perilously close to war, the leaders of Piltover and Zaun reach an ultimatum. But a fateful standoff changes both cities forever.

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  19. Background image for The Message Hidden Within the Pattern
    9.7/10(41.8k votes)

    #18 - The Message Hidden Within the Pattern

    S2:E6

    Healing comes from a familiar face — in an unfamiliar place. A stunning betrayal threatens to change countless lives.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Welcome to the Playground" is the worst rated episode of "Arcane". It scored 8.5/10 based on 37011 votes. Directed by Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue and written by Alex Yee, Christian Linke, it aired on 11/6/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved".