8.5/1032,379 votesLoading...#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
8.5/1028,917 votesLoading...#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
8.7/1027,063 votesLoading...#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
8.9/1026,929 votesLoading...#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
9.0/1027,583 votesLoading...#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
9.0/1026,033 votesLoading...#6 - 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
9.0/1027,464 votesLoading...#7 - 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
9.2/1026,846 votesLoading...#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
9.2/1025,752 votesLoading...#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
9.3/1028,247 votesLoading...#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
9.3/1028,239 votesLoading...#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
9.4/1031,259 votesLoading...#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
9.5/1028,095 votesLoading...#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
9.5/1027,137 votesLoading...#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
9.6/1032,836 votesLoading...#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
9.7/1037,776 votesLoading...#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
9.7/1035,502 votesLoading...#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
9.8/1034,456 votesLoading...#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
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 32379 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".