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The Worst Episodes of Ben 10

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With the fifth offshoot of the "Ben 10" franchise, the animated series returns to its roots and its original name, bringing 10-year-old Benjamin "Ben" Tennyson, his cousin Gwen, and Grandpa Max back to life on

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Ben 10 Season 1 Episode 1 - The Filth
    3.6/10(202 votes)

    S1:E1

    Ben is tasked with cleaning the Rust Bucket, but when he is tricked into letting the villainous and vile Fly Guys steal it, he must chase them down before they create an unstoppable maggot monster.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Duncan Rouleau

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  2. Ben 10 Season 1 Episode 6 - Take 10
    3.7/10(118 votes)

    S1:E6

    While trying to film his own indie film, Ben accidentally allows the Bug Gang to go free and when he takes the fight to their hidden lair, Ben has to take on their narcissistic leader - the Ant Queen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jason Adam Katzenstein

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  3. Ben 10 Season 3 Episode 39 - And Xingo Was His Name-O
    3.8/10(69 votes)

    S3:E39

    When a new Xingo app mysteriously appears on Gwen's tablet, Ben activates it despite his cousin's disapproval, springing a trap that transports Ben in the animated world and Xingo into the real world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Ben 10 Season 1 Episode 7 - Growing Pains
    4.0/10(117 votes)

    S1:E7

    Ben and Gwen are turned into babies by a weird nanny who wants to turn the world into a day care.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Emiliano Bolado

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  5. Ben 10 Season 1 Episode 32 - Max to the Max
    4.0/10(93 votes)

    S1:E32

    When Maurice and Sydney accidentally split Max into 100 dumb clones of himself, Ben must find a way to switch him back without getting divided as well, while Gwen is forced to babysit the Maxes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ben 10 Season 1 Episode 5 - The Clocktopus
    4.1/10(126 votes)

    S1:E5

    Ben must overcome his fear of squids when the Steampunk super villain Steam Smythe attacks a construction site of Grandpa Max's favorite pier.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael Olivier

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  7. Ben 10 Season 1 Episode 12 - Adventures in Babysitting
    4.1/10(114 votes)

    S1:E12

    Gwen, Ben and Max encounter a family who are kind of their mirror selves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Zander Cannon

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  8. Ben 10 Season 1 Episode 23 - Rustbucket RIP
    4.1/10(106 votes)

    S1:E23

    Ben finds a rare map in the historical village Oldeville. Billy Billions wants that map so he challenges Ben with his high-tech drones.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ben 10 Season 1 Episode 11 - Clown College
    4.2/10(110 votes)

    S1:E11

    While tailgating at a State U. homecoming football game, Ben teams up with Grandpa Max's old college buddies to keep the crazy clown Zombozo from robbing the stadium blind at halftime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lawrence H. Levy

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  10. Ben 10 Season 1 Episode 13 - Something I Ate
    4.2/10(111 votes)

    S1:E13

    The Tennysons visit Fort Know, but it does not last long till Ben has to fight a monster.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tom Pinchuk

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  11. Ben 10 Season 3 Episode 9 - Charm School's Out
    4.2/10(59 votes)

    S3:E9

    During a family cookout at a forest campsite, Charmcaster uses her magic to switch places with Gwen, but when Ben catches "Charmcaster" sneaking about, he attacks, unaware it's actually his cursed cousin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Ben 10 Season 3 Episode 29 - Lickety Split
    4.2/10(49 votes)

    S3:E29

    When a mysterious electrical storm downs the Omni-Copter at the Equator, Team Tennyson soon discovers Solar & Polar are behind it, but when Ben accidentally combines the two into a more powerful Uni-Twin, our hero must think fast if he is going to save the planet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Ben 10 Season 3 Episode 41 - Xingo Nation
    4.2/10(64 votes)

    S3:E41

    Kevin gives Xingo a power up – setting him loose to wreak havoc on other TV shows – and it is up to Ben to stop them both.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Ben 10 Season 3 Episode 47 - A Sticky Situation
    4.2/10(47 votes)

    S3:E47

    While Ben wants to stop Queen Bee from robbing a bank, Kevin also decides to show up, wanting to bask in the glory Ben gets as a hero.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Ben 10 Season 1 Episode 4 - Riding the Storm Out
    4.3/10(124 votes)

    S1:E4

    Ben and Gwen's camping trip is interrupted by the emotionless Weatherheads - Gust-o, Hail-o, & Shock-o - but a malfunctioning Omnitrix firing out a mishmash of aliens may not be the forecast for success.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Kevin Burke, Chris Wyatt

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  16. Ben 10 Season 3 Episode 3 - Rath of Con
    4.3/10(69 votes)

    S3:E3

    Back stateside, Ben can't get into a cat cosplay competition, Top Tail, without a cat costume of his own; but when he goes Rath, a new cat-like alien with an attitude, Ben's newfound wild side quickly becomes much more than he bargained for, and must learn to hold in his rage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Ben 10 Season 3 Episode 28 - LaGrange Murraille
    4.3/10(52 votes)

    S3:E28

    Ben, Gwen and Grandpa Max walk along the Great Wall of China, but almost have their adventure spoiled by racers LaGrange and Vin Ethanol, who want to try a daredevil jump over the wall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Ben 10 Season 3 Episode 36 - Prey or Play
    4.3/10(51 votes)

    S3:E36

    After receiving an exclusive ticket to Adrenaland, Ben leaves behind Grandpa Max and Gwen to enjoy the perks of being the parks only attendant, but when he learns he’s not alone, our hero must now contend with Billy Billions, the only kid who could afford the park's price of admission.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Ben 10 Season 3 Episode 37 - Beware the Scare-Crow
    4.3/10(50 votes)

    S3:E37

    During a visit to the farm of Penny Bennyson's grandfather, Team Tennyson is haunted by a living scarecrow, but when Ben discovers that Aristocrow is behind it all, our hero must defeat Aristocrow's master, Steam Smythe, if he is to save his cousin's farm.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Ben 10 Season 4 Episode 21 - Tokyo Fun Part 1: Big Bugg Bash
    4.3/10(51 votes)

    S4:E21

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Ben 10 Season 1 Episode 14 - Steam is the Word
    4.4/10(100 votes)

    S1:E14

    In the heart of Silicon Valley, Ben has to stop Victorian villain, Steam Smythe, from getting an incredible power source sealed in a Tesla time capsule.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lawrence H. Levy

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  22. Ben 10 Season 1 Episode 15 - The Beast Inside
    4.4/10(106 votes)

    S1:E15

    Dr. Animo returns with his newest invention, the 'Animerger'.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Matt Nix

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  23. Ben 10 Season 1 Episode 18 - Drive You Crazy
    4.4/10(98 votes)

    S1:E18

    Ben and Gwen decide to race against LaGrange when he crashes a race.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:A.J. Marchisello

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  24. Ben 10 Season 1 Episode 19 - Tomorrow Today
    4.4/10(102 votes)

    S1:E19

    The group visit the Buddy's Vision Of Tomorrow exhibit, where Steam Smythe hopes to take a secret weapon to rule the world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:James Felder

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  25. Ben 10 Season 1 Episode 22 - Recipe for Disaster
    4.4/10(99 votes)

    S1:E22

    When Ben puts out a fire as Wildvine, a trio of alien chiefs decide to eat him for lunch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Steven T. Seagle, Mike Allred

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Filth" is the worst rated episode of "Ben 10". It scored 3.6/10 based on 202 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Duncan Rouleau, it aired on 10/1/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Take 10".