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The Worst Episodes of Arrow

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The Worst Episodes of Arrow

Spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing and presumed dead when his yacht is lost at sea. He returns five years later a changed man,...

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  1. 5.6/10(5.9k votes)

    #1 - Schism

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    S4:E23

    Oliver teams up with a surprising force in an attempt to stop Damien Darhk and his magic once and for all.

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    Director:John Behring
    Writer:N/A
  2. 6.2/10(4.4k votes)

    #2 - Broken Hearts

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    S4:E16

    A heartbroken Cupid returns to Star City with one goal – to destroy anyone in love. The team learns she’s killing couples on their wedding day so Oliver and Felicity decide to pose as bait.

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  3. 6.6/10(3.9k votes)

    #3 - Beacon of Hope

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    S4:E17

    Brie Larvan breaks out of jail and turns up at Palmer Tech threatening to kill everyone unless she gets the bio-chip that is implanted in Felicity’s spine. When Oliver realizes that Felicity, Thea and Donna are trapped in Palmer Tech with everyone else, he looks to a surprising ally to help Team Arrow save the day.

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  4. 6.7/10(4.2k votes)

    #4 - Canary Cry

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    S4:E19

    Oliver and the team struggle to come to terms with Laurel’s death, especially Diggle who is overwhelmed with guilt for choosing to believe Andy had changed. Meanwhile, Lance refuses to believe his daughter is really gone and asks Nyssa to help bring her back. A recent Black Canary sighting in Star City only seems to prove his theory that Laurel isn’t actually dead.

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  5. 6.8/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Lost Canary

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    S7:E18

    After being accused of murder and having her criminal past exposed, Laurel goes full Black Siren and teams up with an old criminal acquaintance, Shadow Thief, to go on a crime spree around Star City. While Dinah aims to bring Laurel in, Felicity refuses to give up on her friend and tries everything to get through to her, even summoning Sara Lance for help. However, Laurel rebuffs all her efforts, forcing the former friends to face off against each other.

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  6. 6.8/10(2.5k votes)

    #6 - Green Arrow & The Canaries

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    S8:E9

    It’s the year 2040 in Star City and Mia Queen has everything she could have ever wanted. However, when Laurel and Dinah suddenly show up in her life again, things take a shocking turn and her perfect world is upended. Laurel and Dinah are tracking a kidnapping victim with direct ties to Mia and they need her help. Knowing it will change everything, Mia can’t help but be a hero and she, Laurel and Dinah suit up once again to save the city.

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  8. 6.9/10(18 votes)

    #7 - My Name Is Emiko Queen

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    S7:E10

    Rene fights to help the new Green Arrow's mission, and Oliver, now working with the SCPD, finds an unexpected link to the mysterious vigilante.

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  9. 6.9/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Training Day

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    S7:E15

    Team Arrow attempts to work with the Star City Police Department but much to Oliver’s frustration, things don’t go as planned. Meanwhile, Dinah gets some life-changing news.

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  10. 7.0/10(3.5k votes)

    #9 - Lost in the Flood

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    S4:E22

    Following the shocking events in the previous episode, Oliver and Diggle race to rescue Thea, while Felicity, Curtis and Noah join together to stop Darhk.

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  11. 7.0/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Spartan

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    S7:E19

    After the Ninth Circle delivers a major setback for Team Arrow, Diggle reluctantly reaches out to a Four-Star General of the Defense Intelligence Agency for help, despite unresolved tension from their past. Meanwhile, Oliver discovers a piece of information that he believes will turn Emiko against the Ninth Circle. Alena returns with an interesting proposal for Felicity.

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  12. 7.1/10(3.5k votes)

    #11 - Monument Point

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    S4:E21

    When Team Arrow learns what Damien Darhk's next move is Felicity realizes she needs to ask her father, Noah Kuttler, for help. Noah and Oliver have a heart to heart talk that leaves Oliver rattled.

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  13. 7.1/10(19 votes)

    #12 - Brothers & Sisters

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    S7:E14

    After months of covertly pursuing Dante, Diggle and Lyla finally have a solid lead on the elusive terrorist, so they deploy the ARGUS Ghost Initiative to apprehend him. Meanwhile, Oliver tries to bond with Emiko.

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  14. 7.1/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Star City 2040

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    S7:E16

    Mia and William venture into the Glades on a dangerous mission. There they run into Dinah, Roy and Zoe who deliver some devastating news. The flash forwards share highlights from Mia’s childhood with Felicity.

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  15. 7.2/10(2.9k votes)

    #14 - Reversal

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    S6:E4

    Just as Oliver starts to get things in order, Black Siren launches another attack on the citizens of Star City.

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  16. 7.2/10(2.7k votes)

    #15 - Irreconcilable Differences

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    S6:E9

    Quentin Lance is kidnapped by Black Siren and Cayden James, who are looking to trade Lance’s life for a weapon of mass destruction. Oliver and Team Green Arrow must figure out a way to save Lance while still keeping the city safe.

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  17. 7.2/10(2.4k votes)

    #16 - Collision Course

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    S6:E14

    Oliver, Diggle and Felicity disagree with Dinah, Curtis and Rene on how to handle Black Siren. The two teams face off and a fight ensues.

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  18. 7.2/10(19 votes)

    #17 - Past Sins

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    S7:E11

    The past comes back to haunt both Oliver and Laurel. Curtis is upset when he discovers that Diggle and Lyla have restarted The Ghost Initiative with Diaz, China White, Kane Wolfman and Carrie Cutter.

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  19. 7.2/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Inheritance

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    S7:E17

    Laurel learns about some damaging information that affects Emiko. Always looking to protect his sister, Oliver invites Laurel to help investigate, which makes Felicity happy as her friend is now working with the team. However, when things go awry, Felicity is forced to make a choice between the team and Laurel.

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  20. 7.2/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Living Proof

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    S7:E21

    Oliver finds himself in a precarious position. SCPD shows up with a warrant for Felicity.

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  21. 7.3/10(5.1k votes)

    #20 - Eleven-Fifty-Nine

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    S4:E18

    Oliver and Diggle learn that Merlyn is going to try to break Darhk out of prison. Meanwhile, Laurel gets a surprising offer and Felicity has a heart-to-heart talk with Curtis.

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  22. 7.3/10(3.7k votes)

    #21 - Genesis

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    S4:E20

    As Oliver and Felicity look for a magical solution to defeat Darhk, a vengeance-driven Diggle gets a lead on Andy’s whereabouts and heads off to confront his brother. Meanwhile, Alex takes Thea on a vacation that quickly turns into a nightmare.

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  23. 7.3/10(3.2k votes)

    #22 - Spectre of the Gun

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    S5:E13

    A traumatic attack on City Hall triggers painful memories for Rene about his family. Flashbacks reveal how Rene went from simple family man to a hero named Wild Dog. Meanwhile, Oliver must deal with the perpetrator behind the attack and realizes the best way to do so is as Mayor Queen instead of the Green Arrow. Tensions run high in the Arrow bunker.

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  24. 7.3/10(2.3k votes)

    #23 - Divided

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    S6:E10

    Despite losing half his team, Oliver remains confident that he, Felicity and Diggle can stop Cayden James and Black Siren. However, when he discovers one of Cayden’s secrets, he decides to team up with an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, Dinah spends time with Vince.

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  25. 7.4/10(18 votes)

    #24 - Emerald Archer

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    S7:E12

    A documentary entitled “The Hood and the rise of vigilantism” starring Oliver Queen, Felicity Smoak, and the rest of Team Arrow. As a camera crew follows Oliver and team around to talk about their past as vigilantes and what the Green Arrow means to Star City, Oliver must also deal with William’s return from boarding school as well as a new threat to the city. The episode will feature “documentary footage” captured by the BTS crew and interviews from those who have worked alongside the Green Arrow.

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  26. 7.5/10(2.3k votes)

    #25 - We Fall

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    S6:E11

    Cayden James ups the ante by launching his plan to take control of every aspect of the city. Despite the scope of Cayden’s plan, Oliver is determined to foil it with just the Original Team Arrow – and without the aid of Rene, Dinah, or Curtis. But things get complicated when William is endangered as a result of Cayden’s handiwork.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Schism" is the worst rated episode of "Arrow". It scored 5.6/10 based on 5882 votes. Directed by John Behring and written by N/A, it aired on 5/25/2016. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Broken Hearts".