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 a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a Grimm.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Grimm" is "Silence of the Slams", rated 7.4/10 from 884 user votes. It was directed by David Straiton and written by Brenna Kouf. "Silence of the Slams" aired on 3/18/2016 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Bears Will Be Bears".
7.4/10 884 votes#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
7.5/10 1,901 votes#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
7.5/10 1,789 votes#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
7.5/10 1,455 votes#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
7.5/10 816 votes#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
7.6/10 1,656 votes#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
7.6/10 970 votes#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
7.6/10 848 votes#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: Jim Kouf, David Greenwalt
7.7/10 1,238 votes#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
7.7/10 1,196 votes#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
7.7/10 1,157 votes#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
7.7/10 980 votes#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
7.7/10 949 votes#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
7.7/10 817 votes#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
7.8/10 2,426 votes#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
7.8/10 1,570 votes#16 - Let Your Hair Down
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/16/2011
A mysterious homicide deep in the woods leads to Nick and Hank reopening a long-cold missing persons case. When Nick suspects this abducted person might be a feral creature, he asks Monroe to help remind this wild child of her human nature.
Director: Holly Dale
Writer: Naren Shankar, Sarah Goldfinger
7.8/10 1,467 votes#17 - 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
7.8/10 1,281 votes#18 - 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
7.8/10 976 votes#19 - 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
7.8/10 910 votes#20 - 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
7.8/10 894 votes#21 - 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
7.8/10 861 votes#22 - 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
7.8/10 867 votes#23 - 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
7.8/10 866 votes#24 - 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
7.8/10 843 votes#25 - 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