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The Worst Episodes of Awkward.

Every episode of Awkward. ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Awkward.!

An irreverent look at the conflict, chaos and humor that defines teenage life through the eyes of 15-year-old Jenna Hamilton whose life begins to change...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:MTV

Worst Episodes Summary

"Taking Sides" is the worst rated episode of "Awkward.". It scored 7/10 based on 210 votes. Directed by Steve Gainer and written by Erin Ehrlich, Michael J. Cinquemani, it aired on 11/5/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Bad Seed".

  • Taking Sides
    7.0/10210 votes
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    #1 - Taking Sides

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 11/5/2013

    Jenna and Matty's breakup forces their friends to choose sides.

    Director: Steve Gainer

    Writer: Erin Ehrlich, Michael J. Cinquemani

  • The Bad Seed
    7.1/10195 votes
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    #2 - The Bad Seed

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 11/12/2013

    When Jenna and Collin start to get more serious, it causes tension in her other relationships.

    Director: Greg Guzik

    Writer: Jen Braeden

  • The Campaign Fail
    7.2/10197 votes
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    #3 - The Campaign Fail

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 11/26/2013

    Jenna decides that it is time to change her ways but could it be too late?

    Director: David Katzenberg

    Writer: Christy Stratton

  • The Scarlet Eye
    7.3/10311 votes
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    #4 - The Scarlet Eye

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2011

    A Homecoming bonfire gives everyone license to misbehave, and Jenna contemplates the ultimate decision: to DTR (define the relationship) with Matty or not DTR.

    Director: David Katzenberg

    Writer: Meredith Philpott

  • Are You There God? It's Me, Jenna
    7.3/10258 votes
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    #5 - Are You There God? It's Me, Jenna

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/19/2012

    Jenna struggles with her parents' separation. Feeling responsible, she tries to absolve herself by attending a church camp.

    Director: Ryan Shiraki

    Writer: Annabel Oakes

  • What Comes First: Sex or Love?
    7.3/10257 votes
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    #6 - What Comes First: Sex or Love?

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/2/2012

    Still reeling from Jake's proclamation of love, Jenna considers sleeping with him, believing sex might bring her some clarity about her own feelings.

    Director: Ryan Shiraki

    Writer: Lauren Iungerich

  • Once Upon A Blog
    7.3/10249 votes
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    #7 - Once Upon A Blog

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 9/13/2012

    Jenna's imagination runs wild as she fictionalizes her blog in an attempt to change her fate.

    Director: Michael Blieden

    Writer: Erin Ehrlich

  • The Other Shoe
    7.3/10251 votes
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    #8 - The Other Shoe

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 9/20/2012

    Jenna prepares for her trip to Europe as her decision about the boys goes public in the Season 2 finale.

    Director: Michael Blieden

    Writer: Lauren Iungerich

  • Touched by an Angel
    7.3/10185 votes
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    #9 - Touched by an Angel

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 4/29/2014

    Jenna and Matty try stay friends and have sex, but Jenna find the arrangement unbalanced.

    Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas

    Writer: Jenna Lamia

  • The New Sex Deal
    7.3/10172 votes
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    #10 - The New Sex Deal

    Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 10/28/2014

    Jenna hires a party bus for Valentine's Day.

    Director: Claire Scanlon

    Writer: Todd Waldman

  • Prank Amateurs
    7.3/10180 votes
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    #11 - Prank Amateurs

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 8/31/2015

    Some senior pranks manage to cause chaos. Jenna's vow to not think about Matty ends up being tested after she overhears a worrying secret.

    Director: Peter Lauer

    Writer: Mike Chessler

  • Short Circuit Party
    7.3/10160 votes
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    #12 - Short Circuit Party

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/2015

    Jenna causes an accident at school that has surprising results. Meanwhile Matty must deal with the aftermath of his confrontation with Jake.

    Director: Peter Lauer

    Writer: Chris Alberghini

  • Don't Dream It's Over
    7.3/10161 votes
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    #13 - Don't Dream It's Over

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/5/2015

    Tamara accuses Jenna of sabotaging relationships, so Jenna confronts her ex-boyfriends to find answers.

    Director: Brian Dannelly

    Writer: Leila Cohan-Miccio

  • I'm The Kind of Girl Who Found Her Voice In College
    7.3/10144 votes
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    #14 - I'm The Kind of Girl Who Found Her Voice In College

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 3/15/2016

    Jenna is on top of the world when she gets home from her freshman year of college, but her newfound confidence is shaken when she discovers she’s not the only one who’s changed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Friend Connection
    7.3/10139 votes
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    #15 - The Friend Connection

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 3/29/2016

    Jenna avoids a new relationship in order to connect with her co-workers. Meanwhile, Tamara throws a chic birthday party for Sadie that leaves more than one partier feeling less than celebratory.

    Director: Mike Chessler

    Writer: Sarah Walker

  • Best Friends For Never
    7.3/10135 votes
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    #16 - Best Friends For Never

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 4/5/2016

    In an effort to make Idea Bin a friendlier place for herself, Jenna hooks Tamara up with an internship but quickly discovers that working with friends can be a recipe for disaster.

    Director: Mike Chessler

    Writer: Ryan O'Connell

  • Living in Sin
    7.3/10138 votes
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    #17 - Living in Sin

    Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 5/10/2016

    Jenna takes things with Luke to the next level, and Tamara’s debt comes back to bite her.

    Director: Chris Alberghini

    Writer: Leila Cohan-Miccio

  • Pilot
    7.4/10486 votes
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    #18 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2011

    In the series premiere of "Awkward", Jenna Hamilton finds out that getting the boy of her dreams isn't all it's cracked up to be. When a mysterious letter leads to a misunderstanding of epic proportions, Jenna realizes that her new stigma might be her ticket to social visibility.

    Director: Millicent Shelton

    Writer: Lauren Iungerich

  • My Love is a Black Heart
    7.4/10262 votes
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    #19 - My Love is a Black Heart

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/26/2012

    Jenna prepares for her first Valentine's Day with a boyfriend; Jenna and Tamara are jealous that Matty and Ricky seem to be moving on.

    Director: David Katzenberg

    Writer: Michael J. Cinquemani

  • Responsibly Irresponsible
    7.4/10213 votes
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    #20 - Responsibly Irresponsible

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 4/16/2013

    The death of classmate will leave Jenna to reflect on loss, grieving, and taking responsibility for a secret she's keeping from Matty.

    Director: Lauren Iungerich

    Writer: Lauren Iungerich

  • A Little Less Conversation
    7.4/10208 votes
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    #21 - A Little Less Conversation

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 4/23/2013

    As Jenna continues to question where she's going with her life, she has a new concern: Matty is suddenly becoming emotionally distant.

    Director: Erin Ehrlich

    Writer: Erin Ehrlich

  • A Very Special Episode of Awkward
    7.4/10198 votes
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    #22 - A Very Special Episode of Awkward

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 11/19/2013

    Sadie's idea for Val's After School Special production rubs Jenna the wrong way.

    Director: Joe Nussbaum

    Writer: Erin Ehrlich

  • Karmic Relief
    7.4/10200 votes
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    #23 - Karmic Relief

    Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 12/10/2013

    Everyone at Palos Hills starts preparing for prom, while Ming is more concerned about her future with the Asian Mafia. Jenna does a few good deeds but it might not be enough for karmic relief.

    Director: Erin Ehrlich

    Writer: Erin Ehrlich

  • Sophmore Sluts
    7.4/10190 votes
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    #24 - Sophmore Sluts

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 5/6/2014

    Jenna and Tamara compete with sophomores for the Spirit Week title and attention from Matty and Jake.

    Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas

    Writer: Sarah Walker

  • Prison Breaks
    7.4/10182 votes
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    #25 - Prison Breaks

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 6/3/2014

    Jenna decides to visit Luke at college; Matty and Jake spend a night in jail; Tamara has an unexpected hookup.

    Director: Ryan Shiraki

    Writer: Todd Waldman