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The Worst Episodes of Grimm

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

After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as...
Genres:DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:NBC

Worst Episodes Summary

"Silence of the Slams" is the worst rated episode of "Grimm". It scored 7.4/10 based on 907 votes. Directed by David Straiton and written by Brenna Kouf, it aired on 3/18/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Bears Will Be Bears".

  • Silence of the Slams
    7.4/10907 votes
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    #1 - Silence of the Slams

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 3/18/2016

    A local maskmaker is targeting Wesen to create Luchador masks that bestows great power to its wearer. As Nick, Hank, Monroe and Rosalee work to stop the killings, Capt. Renard considers an offer that will bring him closer to claiming his destiny. Meanwhile, Eve's further investigation of a recent incident raises new questions.

    Director: David Straiton

    Writer: Brenna Kouf

  • Bears Will Be Bears
    7.5/101,927 votes
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    #2 - Bears Will Be Bears

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2011

    A barbaric family history is revealed when Nick and Hank investigate a case of breaking and entering. Meanwhile, Nick assigns Monroe to look after Aunt Marie.

    Director: Norberto Barba

    Writer: David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

  • Beeware
    7.5/101,813 votes
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    #3 - Beeware

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2011

    The station is abuzz as Nick and Hank are called to a case where an innocent flash mob results in a gruesome homicide. As Nick delves further into the investigation, he learns more about his unique family history, and finds himself at odds when he and Hank are assigned to protect a dark character from his recent past.

    Director: Darnell Martin

    Writer: Cameron Litvack, Thania St. John

  • Of Mouse and Man
    7.5/101,471 votes
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    #4 - Of Mouse and Man

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/20/2012

    Nick and Hank investigate a murder victim left in a dumpster, and soon discover that the trail leads to an abusive boyfriend, an arrogant lawyer, and a meek junk yard owner. Meanwhile, Juliette notices someone watching her and Nick, and Monroe gets a message from the creature community.

    Director: Omar Madha

    Writer: Alan DiFiore, Dan E. Fesman

  • The Son Also Rises
    7.5/10832 votes
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    #5 - The Son Also Rises

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/2017

    Deadly attacks on a team of scientist lead Nick, Hank and Wu on a investigation unlike any they have had before. Meanwhile, as the research continues into the origins of the cloth, Monroe and Rosalee learn that Eve is still feeling the after effects of the death grip. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard reaches out to an old friend to get answers to the origins of the symbols drawn by Diana.

    Director: Peter Werner

    Writer: Todd Milliner, Nick Peet

  • Lonelyhearts
    7.6/101,675 votes
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    #6 - Lonelyhearts

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/18/2011

    After investigating a strange cluster of female deaths and disappearances, Nick sends Monroe undercover to get a whiff of a hypnotic suspect. In the meantime, a stranger shows up looking to avenge the death of his friend at the hands of a Grimm, but he'll have to get past Captain Renard.

    Director: Michael Waxman

    Writer: Alan DiFiore, Dan E. Fesman

  • Mishipeshu
    7.6/10989 votes
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    #7 - Mishipeshu

    Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 4/17/2015

    A homicide leads Nick and Hank onto the dark and mysterious path of a local Native American power quest. Meanwhile, Juliette's erratic behavior lands her on the wrong side of the law. At the spice shop, Rosalee and Monroeare on a mission and call on Captain Renard for help.

    Director: Omar Madha

    Writer: Alan DiFiore

  • The Believer
    7.6/10866 votes
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    #8 - The Believer

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 4/8/2016

    An evangelical preacher has a tent revival unlike any other when he uses his Wesen identity to gain more believers. Nick and Hank are called to the scene as things escalate when a group of "true believers" are hell bent on saving the preacher and his flock by any means necessary. Meanwhile, Capt. Renard takes further steps to gain power in local government. Elsewhere, Eve uses Adalind's ol' hat trick to gain more access to Black Claw.

    Director: John Behring

    Writer: David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

  • The Good Shepherd
    7.7/101,254 votes
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    #9 - The Good Shepherd

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/28/2012

    When a local Reverend reports that his church has been robbed, Nick quickly learns that it’s a Wesen church, and enlists Monroe to check for any suspicious activity regarding the shepherd’s flock. Meanwhile, Nick and Juliette continue to figure out the rules of their relationship as a dangerous opponent lurks in the shadows with his sites on Nick.

    Director: Steven DePaul

    Writer: Dan E. Fesman

  • The Bottle Imp
    7.7/101,211 votes
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    #10 - The Bottle Imp

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/12/2012

    An investigation into a grisly murder leads Hank and Nick to a seemingly unstable man who is on the run with his daughter; Monroe realizes that filling in for Rosalee will be harder than he thought.

    Director: Darnell Martin

    Writer: Alan DiFiore

  • The Other Side
    7.7/101,173 votes
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    #11 - The Other Side

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/19/2012

    Hank and Nick investigate when a high school competition turns deadly; Capt. Renard is faced with an unwanted infatuation.

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: William Bigelow

  • Lost Boys
    7.7/101,002 votes
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    #12 - Lost Boys

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 11/13/2015

    Rosalee disappears after some orphans decide she is the mother figure they always wanted and an encounter with a former colleague prompts Adalind to consider going back to work.

    Director: Aaron Lipstadt

    Writer: Sean Calder

  • Maiden Quest
    7.7/10968 votes
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    #13 - Maiden Quest

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/2015

    A wealthy mobster entices three young men to work for his daughter's hand in marriage, and a surprise visitor shakes things up as Nick and Adalind struggle to adjust to home life.

    Director: Hanelle M. Culpepper

    Writer: Brenna Kouf

  • Good to the Bone
    7.7/10834 votes
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    #14 - Good to the Bone

    Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 4/22/2016

    When a man is found dead with all of the bones in his body seemingly liquefied and removed, Nick and Hank find themselves in the middle of a gruesome family arrangement. Meanwhile, Wu deals with a crisis of his own and Hank reunites with his old flame, Zuri (Sharon Leal).

    Director: Peter Werner

    Writer: Martin Weiss

  • Pilot
    7.8/102,454 votes
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    #15 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/2011

    Nick Burkhardt's life is completely transformed when his family's legacy is revealed to him and he discovers that he is a Grimm, a monster hunter who can see the creatures for what they really are.

    Director: Marc Buckland

    Writer: David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

  • Tarantella
    7.8/101,485 votes
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    #16 - Tarantella

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/10/2012

    Nick and Hank search for a dangerous heartbreaker who leaves behind a gruesome corpse and apparently her finger. Nick and Juliette's safety is threatened when the creature world begins to discover his identity.

    Director: Peter Werner

    Writer: Alan DiFiore, Dan E. Fesman

  • Happily Ever Aftermath
    7.8/101,296 votes
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    #17 - Happily Ever Aftermath

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 5/4/2012

    Nick and Hank are called to investigate the mysterious death of a wealthy matriarch, after her stepdaughter loses everything in a Ponzi scheme. Meanwhile, Juliette does some digging into the mysterious death of Nick’s parents in an effort to help him find closure.

    Director: Terrence O'Hara

    Writer: David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

  • Hibernaculum
    7.8/10995 votes
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    #18 - Hibernaculum

    Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 4/10/2015

    Nick and Hank are called to investigate a rare Wesen that leaves its victims frozen solid. Meanwhile, Juliette starts to feel that she is losing her humanity as she seeks to get revenge on Adalind. Elsewhere, Captain Renard continues to suffer from mysterious bleeding and visions while Monroe works toward coming to grips with the Wesenrein incident.

    Director: John Behring

    Writer: Michael Golamco

  • A Reptile Dysfunction
    7.8/10928 votes
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    #19 - A Reptile Dysfunction

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/5/2016

    A local legend comes back to life as Nick and Hank investigate a mysterious sighting linked to a tourist's death at a local lake. Rosalee's past comes back to haunt her. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard continues to support a candidate for mayor. Meanwhile, Nick is shown the scope of the Wesen uprising as the secret government agency takes him into the heart of their Portland operations center.

    Director: David Straiton

    Writer: Michael Golamco

  • Star-Crossed
    7.8/10912 votes
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    #20 - Star-Crossed

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 2/12/2016

    A barbaric Wesen ritual is brought to the present and Nick, Hank and Wu are already five steps behind the serial killer. To aid in the investigation, Monroe goes undercover. Meanwhile, Hadrian's Wall's war against Black Claw intensifies as Eve uses her unique skills to interrogate a suspect.

    Director: Carlos Ávila

    Writer: Sean Calder

  • Skin Deep
    7.8/10879 votes
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    #21 - Skin Deep

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 4/1/2016

    When Nick and Hank come across a beautiful young woman who seems to have aged 70 years overnight and died, they suspect Wesen involvement. The investigation leads to a local doctor and Rosalee is enlisted to help find the truth. Meanwhile, Eve takes bold steps to learn more about Capt. Renard's nefarious dealings.

    Director: Karen Gaviola

    Writer: Michael Golamco

  • El Cuegle
    7.8/10882 votes
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    #22 - El Cuegle

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2017

    Nick, Hank and Wu investigate a terrifying new Wesen who terrorizes a young family and has a surprising motive. Capt. Renard is reeling after an unexpected guest appears. Meanwhile, Diana has some interesting news for Monroe and Rosalee. Elsewhere, Eve returns to the catacombs beneath Nick’s loft to search for answers to her bizarre visions and side effects from being healed by the mysterious stick.

    Director: Carlos Ávila

    Writer: Brenna Kouf

  • The Seven Year Itch
    7.8/10881 votes
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    #23 - The Seven Year Itch

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2017

    Nick and Hank join Wu to investigate a bizarre murder in a local park. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard continues to deal with a ghost from his past. Meanwhile, Monroe and Rosalee visit the doctor to see if Diana's premonition is true. Back at the loft, Adalind finds a very weak Eve in the tunnels and mysterious drawings scrawled on the walls.

    Director: Lee Rose

    Writer: Jeff Miller

  • Tree People
    7.8/10858 votes
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    #24 - Tree People

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/2017

    Nick, Hank and Wu are called to the scene of the crime where a man claims his friend was consumed by a tree-like figure. Meanwhile, after the gang learns of Eve's disturbing mirror encounter, everyone takes extra precautions. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard searches for answers to what Diana was drawing.

    Director: Jim Kouf

    Writer: Brenna Kouf

  • Danse Macabre
    7.9/101,678 votes
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    #25 - Danse Macabre

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/8/2011

    Nick and Hank's investigation of a dead high school teacher leads them to the school's outcast, Roddy. Nick realizes that there's more to Roddy than meets the eye, and enlists Monroe's help to get through to the troubled teenager before he exacts revenge on the students who wronged him. Meanwhile, Nick learns that his presence is beginning to affect the creature world.

    Director: David Solomon

    Writer: David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf