Diary of a Future President backdrop
Comedy•Kids

The Worst Episodes of Diary of a Future President

Every episode of Diary of a Future President ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Diary of a Future President!

Binge this in 10h 22m•Peaking at 8.6/10

Told from the narration of her diary, 12-year-old Cuban-American Elena navigates the ups and downs of middle school and begins her journey to become the future president of the United States.

Airs on
Disney+
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons2

All12

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
    Click to reveal
    Diary of a Future President Season 1 Episode 5 - Whistleblower
    6.1/10(79 votes)

    #1 - Whistleblower

    S1:E5

    When Elena learns her school mascot honors a man with a horrific past, she makes it her mission to have the mascot changed. Bobby grapples with his heritage when an opposing team member makes fun of him for the way his name is spelled. Gabi tries to find the work-life balance between a case she’s thrilled to be working on and a boss who doesn’t have boundaries.

    Director:Angela C. Tortu
    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Diary of a Future President Season 1 Episode 6 - Habeas Corpus
    6.3/10(73 votes)

    #2 - Habeas Corpus

    S1:E6

    When Elena gets detention, she discovers a new group of kids who are so much more than their reputation. Bobby is psyched to watch a cult classic with his buddies, but is surprised when the movie forces him to reveal an aspect of his life that he wasn’t prepared to share. Meanwhile, Gabi is bummed to have lost an important case to a bigger firm, only to be significantly cheered up by Sam.

    Director:Fernando Sariñana
    Writer:Hugh Moore

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Diary of a Future President Season 1 Episode 1 - Hello World
    6.4/10(122 votes)

    #3 - Hello World

    S1:E1

    Elena battles a series of curve balls at school, as she forgets to do a homework assignment for the first time ever and struggles with whether or not to keep a secret about her former best friend. Meanwhile her mom, Gabi, struggles to tell her kids about her new boyfriend, Sam.

    Director:Gina Rodriguez
    Writer:Ilana Peña

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Diary of a Future President Season 1 Episode 4 - The National Mall
    6.4/10(85 votes)

    #4 - The National Mall

    S1:E4

    In an effort to stop waiting for womanhood to come to them, Elena and Sasha stray from their usual mall stores to the forbidden Intimates & More – which leads Elena to become an accidental criminal. Bobby’s friends throw a kickback to try to help Bobby get more alone time with Monyca. Gabi tries to prove to her boss that she’s perfect for the new case at work.

    Director:Erin Ehrlich
    Writer:Brigitte Liebowitz

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Diary of a Future President Season 1 Episode 2 - The New Deal
    6.5/10(100 votes)

    #5 - The New Deal

    S1:E2

    After learning Gabi has a new boyfriend, Elena worries about maintaining her role in the family. Bobby meets his match on the tennis court, and Sam helps Gabi deal with the loss of her favorite sandwich when it’s abruptly taken off the lunch menu.

    Director:Angela C. Tortu
    Writers:Ilana Peña, Robin Shorr

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Diary of a Future President Season 1 Episode 3 - Disaster Relief
    6.7/10(92 votes)

    #6 - Disaster Relief

    S1:E3

    In an attempt to find her “reason for being,” Elena tries to become Orange Bay Middle’s Hurricane Watch Captain. Bobby prepares to go to “Miami Second Base” with new crush Monyca-with-a-Y. Gabi is excited to have her first real date with Sam, but family obligations keep getting in the way.

    Director:Sam Bailey
    Writer:Hailey Chavez

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Diary of a Future President

    READ
  7. Diary of a Future President Season 1 Episode 8 - Matters of Diplomacy
    7.1/10(62 votes)

    #7 - Matters of Diplomacy

    S1:E8

    As she prepares for the big dance, Elena is shocked to discover she has a “mustache.” Attempts to fix it only make it worse, forcing her to “own” her look. Bobby and his buddies plan a prank for the dance, but when it doesn’t go the way Bobby expected, he lashes out at Liam. Gabi’s discomfort with her new relationship only grows when her mother invites the entire family over to meet Sam.

    Director:Kacie Anning
    Writers:Robin Shorr, Jessica Gonzalez

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Diary of a Future President Season 1 Episode 9 - State of the Union
    7.1/10(56 votes)

    #8 - State of the Union

    S1:E9

    Elena is shocked to discover that Sasha wants to switch roommates for the Tallahassee field trip. Desperate to run from her problems, she misses the bus on purpose, only to be driven by Gabi – who’s fleeing from her own issues with Sam. Bobby, still confused by his behavior at the dance, tells his girlfriend that he loves her.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writers:Jerrica Long, Hailey Chavez

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Diary of a Future President Season 2 Episode 1 - Back In Session
    7.5/10(42 votes)

    #9 - Back In Session

    S2:E1

    Elena thinks she has it all figured out, but soon realizes that’s not the case.

    Director:Gina Rodriguez
    Writer:Ilana Peña

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Diary of a Future President Season 1 Episode 10 - Two Party System
    7.6/10(60 votes)

    #10 - Two Party System

    S1:E10

    In Tallahassee, Elena has unresolved issues with Jessica, and she decides to take a Senator’s inspiring advice, to find a solution. Bobby struggles with expressing himself and finds comfort in Sam’s guidance. Gabi tries to pretend like everything is fine at work, despite her new normal with Sam.

    Director:Gina Lamar
    Writer:Ilana Peña

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Diary of a Future President Season 2 Episode 2 - Strategic Alliance
    7.7/10(45 votes)

    #11 - Strategic Alliance

    S2:E2

    Elena joins the school play to spend time with Sasha, but is dismayed when Claude also signs up.

    Director:Rachel Raimist
    Writer:Ali Schouten-Seeks

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Diary of a Future President Season 1 Episode 7 - Foreign Relations
    7.8/10(79 votes)

    #12 - Foreign Relations

    S1:E7

    Elena desperately wants to go to her first middle school dance with Joey, only to find out that he would rather go with an eighth-grade girl. Bobby and Liam go to Jupiter to compete in a tennis tournament, but find their plans thwarted. Gabi is finally ready to donate the last of her late husband’s belongings, but her feelings change when she finds an old memento.

    Director:Viet Nguyen
    Writer:LaDarian Smith

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. Diary of a Future President Season 2 Episode 3 - Pleading the Fifth
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    #13 - Pleading the Fifth

    S2:E3

    Elena enlists her Ñeñe (and Gabi’s mother) Francisca to help get her mom off her back.

    Director:Patricia Cardoso
    Writer:Jessica Gonzalez

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. Diary of a Future President Season 2 Episode 8 - Supreme Court Injustice
    7.8/10(33 votes)

    #14 - Supreme Court Injustice

    S2:E8

    Elena creates a new rebellious internet persona and loses herself a little in the process.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writer:Alyssa Lerner

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. Diary of a Future President Season 2 Episode 6 - Brain Trust
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    #15 - Brain Trust

    S2:E6

    Gabi wants to help Elena with her campaign speech and Winter Carnival booth. Elena has other ideas.

    Director:Gina Lamar
    Writer:Uzoamaka Maduka

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. Diary of a Future President Season 2 Episode 10 - October Surprise
    8.0/10(42 votes)

    #16 - October Surprise

    S2:E10

    Elena finally gets the school to change its mascot, but students turn against her in the process.

    Director:Gordon Freeman
    Writers:Ilana Peña, Victoria González

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. Diary of a Future President Season 2 Episode 4 - United Nations
    8.1/10(35 votes)

    #17 - United Nations

    S2:E4

    Elena gets a lower-than-expected grade on a test and tries to get her grades up.

    Director:Morenike Joela Evans
    Writer:Sasha Stroman

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. Diary of a Future President Season 2 Episode 7 - Quid Pro Quo
    8.1/10(35 votes)

    #18 - Quid Pro Quo

    S2:E7

    With Gabi out of town and Sam at his poker game, Bobby and Elena throw a party.

    Director:Diego Velasco
    Writer:Crystal Ferreiro

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. Diary of a Future President Season 2 Episode 9 - First Gentleman
    8.2/10(44 votes)

    #19 - First Gentleman

    S2:E9

    Elena discovers that all of her friends have already had their first kisses.

    Director:Ilana Peña
    Writer:Ranada Shepard

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. Diary of a Future President Season 2 Episode 5 - The National Stage
    8.6/10(47 votes)

    #20 - The National Stage

    S2:E5

    When Sasha is overcome with stage fright, Elena to takes on the role to save the play.

    Director:Angela C. Tortu
    Writer:Danny Fernandez

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Worst Episodes Summary

"Whistleblower" is the worst rated episode of "Diary of a Future President". It scored 6.1/10 based on 79 votes. Directed by Angela C. Tortu and written by Michael Jonathan Smith, it aired on 2/14/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Habeas Corpus".