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The Worst Episodes of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

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Mighty teen Adam and his heroic squad of misfits discover the legendary power of Grayskull — and their destiny to defend Eternia from sinister Skeletor.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 1 - The Sword of Grayskull
    6.6/10(155 votes)

    #1 - The Sword of Grayskull

    S1:E1

    Warrior witch Teela searches for the fabled Sword of Power’s champion — and finds adventurous teen Adam and his Tiger Tribe friends, Cringer and Krass.

    Writer:Unknown

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  2. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 5 - We Have the Power
    7.3/10(105 votes)

    #2 - We Have the Power

    S1:E5

    Skeletor’s sidekicks plot behind his back. Teela is reluctant to power up with Adam’s team, but stampedes of vicious beasts might not give her a choice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 6 - Orko the Great
    7.3/10(102 votes)

    #3 - Orko the Great

    S1:E6

    Duncan reboots a robot who thinks he’s a great magician and causes chaos around the castle. Kronis uses a clever disguise to bypass the royal guards.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 7 - He-Man, the Hunted
    7.4/10(102 votes)

    #4 - He-Man, the Hunted

    S1:E7

    Former foes confront Cringer, Adam and Krass in the jungle and reveal how the loyal tiger lost his claws. Teela attempts to pinpoint Keldor’s location.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 8 - The Calm Before the Storm
    7.4/10(100 votes)

    #5 - The Calm Before the Storm

    S1:E8

    Kronis and Evelyn hire hunter R’Qazz as they plot to overthrow Skeletor. He-Man and King Randor fight side-by-side as a Havoc storm consumes Eternos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 2 - The Power of Grayskull
    7.5/10(125 votes)

    #6 - The Power of Grayskull

    S1:E2

    Stunned by his newfound powers, Adam and crew race to Castle Grayskull to recharge the Sword of Power with Prince Keldor and his evil allies in pursuit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 3 - The Heirs of Grayskull
    7.5/10(115 votes)

    #7 - The Heirs of Grayskull

    S1:E3

    Adam discovers the truth about his forgotten past. But a surprise reunion with an unexpected relative leaves Adam and his friends buried in the dust.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 4 - The Champions of Grayskull
    7.5/10(113 votes)

    #8 - The Champions of Grayskull

    S1:E4

    Cringer, Krass, Teela and Duncan harness the power of Grayskull to unlock their inner heroes and help Adam resist evil trio Keldor, Evelyn and Kronis.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 4 - A Very Hungry Dragonfly
    7.6/10(64 votes)

    #9 - A Very Hungry Dragonfly

    S2:E4

    He-Man continues the search for Eldress. In pursuit of the final sigil piece, Evil-Lyn and Sorceress must join forces to defy a Havoc-fueled dragonfly.

    Writer:Unknown

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  11. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 10 - Cry Havoc (2)
    7.7/10(104 votes)

    #10 - Cry Havoc (2)

    S1:E10

    Krass and Ork-0 catch up to Adam and the heroes before they race to Eternos to save King Randor from Skeletor and his dark army's epic assault.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 1 - The World Above
    7.7/10(70 votes)

    #11 - The World Above

    S2:E1

    As Skeletor plots his next moves, He-Man and crew confront flashy King Stratos when Castle Grayskull lands among the clouds in the sky kingdom of Avion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 3 Episode 1 - The Haunting of Castle Grayskull
    7.7/10(65 votes)

    #12 - The Haunting of Castle Grayskull

    S3:E1

    In ghostly form, Skeletor reveals hidden secrets about Castle Grayskull as he summons his slithering armies to keep He-Man and crew away from its walls.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 3 Episode 2 - Frozen Solid
    7.7/10(62 votes)

    #13 - Frozen Solid

    S3:E2

    Krass questions her ties with Skeletor. Teela and Duncan reunite with Eldress in an icy tundra while He-Man and his dad battle forces in the forest.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 9 - Cry Havoc (1)
    7.8/10(104 votes)

    #14 - Cry Havoc (1)

    S1:E9

    Adam and the Masters of the Universe finally face Skeletor before he summons his own powerful Dark Masters for a savage showdown at Snake Mountain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 5 - Meanwhile...
    7.9/10(63 votes)

    #15 - Meanwhile...

    S2:E5

    While celebrating his birthday, Skeletor disappears into cosmic lockdown with Duncan. Trap Jaw and Beast Man take charge in Skeletor's sudden absence.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 3 Episode 3 - Wrath of the Mer-Man
    7.9/10(61 votes)

    #16 - Wrath of the Mer-Man

    S3:E3

    Duncan, Teela and Eldress try to get their tech to work underwater to escape the Mer-Man. Evil-Lyn and her fellow fiends restore their dark powers.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 3 Episode 4 - The Tomb of Grayskull
    7.9/10(61 votes)

    #17 - The Tomb of Grayskull

    S3:E4

    The battle's on between the Masters and the Mer-Man. He-Man tries to get Krass back on his side and stop Skeletor's wicked plot to be reborn.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 3 Episode 5 - A Leap of Faith
    7.9/10(60 votes)

    #18 - A Leap of Faith

    S3:E5

    He-Man gets a tempting taste of Havoc and abandons King Randor and crew on the ice to go solo. Skeletor begins his evil magic.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 2 - The World Below
    8.0/10(67 votes)

    #19 - The World Below

    S2:E2

    Teela, Ork-0 and King Randor venture underground to seek refuge with Teela's former mentor — and prevent him from making a fateful deal with Skeletor.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 3 - Eternia 2000
    8.0/10(67 votes)

    #20 - Eternia 2000

    S2:E3

    He-Man and Skeletor race for a piece of the powerful sigil while aboard the high-speed rails. Expert bandit Mo'squita-ra darts in to add more trouble.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 6 - Divided We Stand
    8.0/10(64 votes)

    #21 - Divided We Stand

    S2:E6

    Krass and Stratos team up to investigate the Mystic Mountains. He-Man and Teela cast their differences aside to ready up for Skeletor's looming attack.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 3 Episode 6 - In-Can't-Ation
    8.1/10(65 votes)

    #22 - In-Can't-Ation

    S3:E6

    With help from Teela, Ork-0 meets the one and only Orko the Great to find a spell that can remove Havoc from Adam. Evil-Lyn questions her motivations

    Writer:Unknown

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  24. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 3 Episode 7 - The Beginning of the End (1)
    8.1/10(61 votes)

    #23 - The Beginning of the End (1)

    S3:E7

    Skeletor unveils the full extent of his Havoc-fueled plans to the people of Eternos. Desperate Teela offers an unlikely truce to strengthen their side.

    Writer:Unknown

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  25. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 7 - The Battle of Avion
    8.2/10(66 votes)

    #24 - The Battle of Avion

    S2:E7

    He-Man and the heroes clash with Skeletor in the cloud city. Stratos makes a scene with his new allies. Ork-0 and Man-E-Faces come through to help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  26. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 8 - The Fifth Nemesis
    8.2/10(69 votes)

    #25 - The Fifth Nemesis

    S2:E8

    Krass questions everything as she discovers her gem’s connection to Havoc — and Skeletor. He-Man defends Castle Grayskull from an unexpected new foe.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Sword of Grayskull" is the worst rated episode of "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe". It scored 6.6/10 based on 155 votes. Directed by Ricardo Curtis and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/16/2021. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "We Have the Power".