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The Worst Episodes of GLOW

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

In 1980s LA, a crew of misfits reinvent themselves as the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Netflix
Episodes
30
Avg. Rating
8.0
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.7
7.9
7.5
7.4
7.6
7.5
7.6
7.6
7.6

Worst Episodes Summary

"Keep Ridin'" is the worst rated episode of "GLOW". It scored 7.3/10 based on 814 votes. Directed by Lynn Shelton and written by Sascha Rothchild, Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch, it aired on 8/9/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Slouch. Submit.".

  • Keep Ridin'
    7.3/10814 votes
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    #1 - Keep Ridin'

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 8/9/2019

    As Ruth grapples with major doubts about her path in life, Bash and Rhonda go on a spending spree, and Cherry and Carmen pick up a new side gig.

    Director: Lynn Shelton

    Writer: Sascha Rothchild, Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

  • Slouch. Submit.
    7.4/101,518 votes
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    #2 - Slouch. Submit.

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/23/2017

    Cherry tries to whip the final group into shape, while Sam sets out in pursuit of a star for his show. Ruth acts out an uncomfortable scene.

    Director: Wendey Stanzler

    Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

  • The Dusty Spur
    7.5/101,347 votes
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    #3 - The Dusty Spur

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/23/2017

    With just five weeks left to crank out a show, Sam and Bash move all the ladies into a motel. Ruth struggles to nail down a memorable character.

    Director: Melanie Mayron

    Writer: Sascha Rothchild

  • Up, Up, Up
    7.5/10973 votes
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    #4 - Up, Up, Up

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 8/9/2019

    Hours before GLOW's opening show at the Fan-Tan casino in Las Vegas, a national tragedy unfolds on live TV, leaving everyone spooked.

    Director: Claire Scanlon

    Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

  • Hot Tub Club
    7.5/10920 votes
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    #5 - Hot Tub Club

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 8/9/2019

    On a day off, Sam teaches Ruth how to gamble, Bash struggles to take care of an ailing Rhonda, and Arthie and Yolanda face an intimate dilemma.

    Director: Mark A. Burley

    Writer: Sascha Rothchild

  • Say Yes
    7.5/10929 votes
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    #6 - Say Yes

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2019

    Fed up with the ladies' sloppy performances and lack of training, Cherry takes them to a showgirl dance class, which stokes Debbie's insecurities.

    Director: Claire Scanlon

    Writer: Isaac Oliver

  • The Wrath of Kuntar
    7.6/101,400 votes
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    #7 - The Wrath of Kuntar

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/23/2017

    Sam's flashy young producer drops in and whisks the girls off to Malibu to party. But artistic differences soon threaten to spoil the fun.

    Director: Claire Scanlon

    Writer: Nick Jones

  • This Is One of Those Moments
    7.6/101,253 votes
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    #8 - This Is One of Those Moments

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/23/2017

    Sam searches for the perfect "heel" to fight Debbie, but she's tough to please. To hone her act, Ruth tags along with Gregory to a family function.

    Director: Kate Dennis

    Writer: Jenji Kohan

  • Candy of the Year
    7.6/101,041 votes
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    #9 - Candy of the Year

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/29/2018

    The ladies get creative when Sam forces them to compete for airtime. Debbie discovers the producer life isn't quite what she'd hoped.

    Director: Mark A. Burley

    Writer: Nick Jones

  • Concerned Women of America
    7.6/101,022 votes
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    #10 - Concerned Women of America

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/29/2018

    Ruth connects with a fellow film lover and helps Debbie cook up a PSA to appease an angry women's group. Cherry struggles on the set of her new show.

    Director: Kate Dennis

    Writer: Sascha Rothchild

  • Desert Pollen
    7.6/10906 votes
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    #11 - Desert Pollen

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 8/9/2019

    Fed up with the ladies' sloppy performances and lack of training, Cherry takes them to a showgirl dance class, which stokes Debbie's insecurities.

    Director: Jesse Peretz

    Writer: Rachel Shukert

  • Pilot
    7.7/101,787 votes
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    #12 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/23/2017

    Desperate to jump-start her career, struggling actress Ruth heads to a casting call at an LA gym -- and quickly realizes it's not a typical audition.

    Director: Jesse Peretz

    Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

  • Maybe It's All the Disco
    7.8/101,264 votes
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    #13 - Maybe It's All the Disco

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/23/2017

    Jenny whips up a party for Sheila's birthday while Sam helps Ruth deal with a new complication in her personal life. Mark changes his tune with Debbie.

    Director: Siân Heder

    Writer: Nick Jones

  • Hollywood Homecoming
    7.8/10863 votes
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    #14 - Hollywood Homecoming

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 8/9/2019

    Sam takes Justine to meet with studio execs, Birdie arrives in Las Vegas to spend time with her daughter-in-law, and Debbie makes a new friend.

    Director: Alison Brie

    Writer: Victor Quinaz

  • Viking Funeral
    7.9/101,141 votes
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    #15 - Viking Funeral

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/29/2018

    Nerves run high as the ladies return to work and meet a new cast member. To boost morale, Ruth takes the gang on a raucous outing to the mall.

    Director: Lynn Shelton

    Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

  • Outward Bound
    7.9/10994 votes
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    #16 - Outward Bound

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 8/9/2019

    A camping trip in the desert canyons outside Vegas spirals into a night of soul-searching, bitter showdowns and bombshell revelations.

    Director: Anya Adams

    Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

  • The Libertines
    7.9/10929 votes
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    #17 - The Libertines

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 8/9/2019

    Ruth heads to LA for her big audition, Debbie helps Bobby take the Libertine Ball to the next level, and Rhonda plots to rekindle Bash's interest.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Rachel Shukert

  • Debbie Does Something
    8.0/101,311 votes
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    #18 - Debbie Does Something

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/23/2017

    Debbie attends her first wrestling match and has a major epiphany. Meanwhile, Ruth finally finds the inspiration for her alter ego.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Rachel Shukert

  • The Liberal Chokehold
    8.1/101,246 votes
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    #19 - The Liberal Chokehold

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/23/2017

    With the show's future in jeopardy, Bash and the ladies search for creative way to drum up cash. A pair of revelations leaves Sam reeling.

    Director: Lynn Shelton

    Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

  • Perverts Are People, Too
    8.1/101,035 votes
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    #20 - Perverts Are People, Too

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 6/29/2018

    A request from the network puts the producers on edge, the wrestlers capitalize on their growing fan base, and Ruth receives a surprising invitation.

    Director: Claire Scanlon

    Writer: Rachel Shukert

  • A Very GLOW Christmas
    8.2/10891 votes
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    #21 - A Very GLOW Christmas

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 8/9/2019

    With morale running low, Carmen convinces the team to perform "A Christmas Carol" in the ring. Debbie and Bash strike up an unlikely new partnership.

    Director: Jesse Peretz, Lynn Shelton

    Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

  • Live Studio Audience
    8.3/101,323 votes
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    #22 - Live Studio Audience

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/23/2017

    As the women prepare for their first live match, Debbie and Ruth seek outside help with their moves, and Rhonda gives Sam a good-luck gift.

    Director: Jesse Peretz

    Writer: Rachel Shukert

  • Rosalie
    8.3/101,023 votes
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    #23 - Rosalie

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 6/29/2018

    As the ladies begin to plan for life after the show, Justine's mom shows up on Sam's doorstep, and Bash and Debbie scheme to woo buyers at a TV expo.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Kim Rosenstock, Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

  • The Good Twin
    8.4/101,540 votes
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    #24 - The Good Twin

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 6/29/2018

    It's the moment you’ve been waiting for: A straight-to-the-airwaves episode of “GLOW,” complete with dream sequences, music videos and epic wrestling.

    Director: Meera Menon

    Writer: Rachel Shukert, Nick Jones

  • Mother of All Matches
    8.5/101,164 votes
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    #25 - Mother of All Matches

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2018

    On the day of the big match between Welfare Queen and Liberty Belle, Tammé visits her son at Stanford, and Debbie hits an emotional wall.

    Director: Mark A. Burley, John Cameron Mitchell

    Writer: Kim Rosenstock