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The Worst Episodes of Arcane

Every episode of Arcane ranked from worst to best. Explore 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.
Genres:AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureMysteryDrama
Network:Netflix

Worst Episodes Summary

"Welcome to the Playground" is the worst rated episode of "Arcane". It scored 8.5/10 based on 31427 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".

  • Welcome to the Playground
    8.5/1031,427 votes
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    #1 - Welcome to the Playground

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/6/2021

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

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

    Writer: Alex Yee, Christian Linke

  • Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved
    8.5/1028,102 votes
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    #2 - Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/6/2021

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

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

    Writer: Nick Luddington

  • Happy Progress Day!
    8.7/1026,263 votes
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    #3 - Happy Progress Day!

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/13/2021

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

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

    Writer: David Dunne

  • Everybody Wants to Be My Enemy
    8.9/1026,121 votes
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    #4 - Everybody Wants to Be My Enemy

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2021

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

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

    Writer: Amanda Overton

  • Heavy Is the Crown
    9.0/1026,415 votes
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    #5 - Heavy Is the Crown

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2024

    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.

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue, Barth Maunoury, Etienne Mattera

    Writer: Amanda Overton

  • Killing Is a Cycle
    9.0/1026,232 votes
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    #6 - Killing Is a Cycle

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/2024

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

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury

    Writer: Amanda Overton, Alex Yee

  • Watch It All Burn
    9.1/1024,953 votes
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    #7 - Watch It All Burn

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/2024

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

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury, Marietta Ren

    Writer: Nick Luddington

  • Oil and Water
    9.2/1026,052 votes
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    #8 - Oil and Water

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2021

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

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

    Writer: Mollie Bickley St. John, Ben St. John

  • Paint the Town Blue
    9.2/1024,637 votes
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    #9 - Paint the Town Blue

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/16/2024

    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.

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury, Marietta Ren

    Writer: Graham McNeill

  • When These Walls Come Tumbling Down
    9.3/1027,423 votes
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    #10 - When These Walls Come Tumbling Down

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2021

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

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

    Writer: Alex Yee

  • The Boy Savior
    9.3/1027,387 votes
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    #11 - The Boy Savior

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2021

    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.

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

    Writer: Nick Luddington

  • The Dirt Under Your Nails
    9.4/1030,011 votes
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    #12 - The Dirt Under Your Nails

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/23/2024

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

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury

    Writer: Alex Yee, Christian Linke

  • Finally Got the Name Right
    9.5/1027,008 votes
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    #13 - Finally Got the Name Right

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/9/2024

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

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury, Christelle Abgrall

    Writer: Henry G.M. Jones

  • Blisters and Bedrock
    9.5/1026,022 votes
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    #14 - Blisters and Bedrock

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/16/2024

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

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury

    Writer: Kristina Felske, Giovanna Sarquis

  • Pretend Like It's the First Time
    9.6/1031,458 votes
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    #15 - Pretend Like It's the First Time

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/2024

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

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury

    Writer: Amanda Overton

  • The Base Violence Necessary for Change
    9.7/1036,788 votes
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    #16 - The Base Violence Necessary for Change

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/6/2021

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

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

    Writer: Ash Brannon

  • The Monster You Created
    9.7/1034,580 votes
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    #17 - The Monster You Created

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2021

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

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

    Writer: Alex Yee, Christian Linke

  • The Message Hidden Within the Pattern
    9.8/1033,070 votes
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    #18 - The Message Hidden Within the Pattern

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/2024

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

    Director: Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury

    Writer: Alex Yee