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The Worst Episodes of iZombie

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

A medical student who becomes a zombie joins a Coroner's Office in order to gain access to the brains she must reluctantly eat so that she can maintain her humanity. But every brain she eats, she also inherits their memories and must now solve their deaths with help from the Medical examiner and a police detective.

Genres:DramaCrimeSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:The CW

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "iZombie" is "Dot Zom", rated 7.3/10 from 568 user votes. It was directed by Michael Wale and written by John Enbom. "Dot Zom" aired on 5/23/2019 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Blue Bloody".

  • Dot Zom
    7.3/10 568 votes

    #1 - Dot Zom

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 5/23/2019

    Liv, Clive and Ravi investigate the suspicious death of Cornell Piercey, the head of Piercey Corp, a successful traffic app company. Melissa Schultz, Cornell's ex-girlfriend, is now running the company, makes an interesting reveal to Liv and Clive. Meanwhile, Peyton is focusing on maintaining positive zombie PR in the city. Lastly, Blaine is intrigued when he meets Al Bronson of Bluster Magazine, as she is not at all what he was expecting.

    Director: Michael Wale

    Writer: John Enbom

  • Blue Bloody
    7.4/10 713 votes

    #2 - Blue Bloody

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 3/5/2018

    It’s a real-life game of clue for Liv after she eats the brains of a despicable dowager and must determine which one of her disgruntled servants killed her. Clive and Bozzio are struggling to maintain a healthy relationship. Meanwhile, circumstances place Major and Liv in opposition to one another.

    Director: Michael Fields

    Writer: Dean Lorey

  • Thug Death
    7.4/10 662 votes

    #3 - Thug Death

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 5/2/2019

    While investigating a murder case with no body and no brain to eat, the only evidence Liv and Clive have to work with is a grainy video and a little bit of blood found at the crime scene. Meanwhile, Blaine is up to his old tricks.

    Director: Dan Etheridge

    Writer: Rob Thomas

  • Dead Lift
    7.4/10 584 votes

    #4 - Dead Lift

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 5/9/2019

    Liv, on fitness guru brains, and Clive continue investigating a murder with no body and no evidence. Meanwhile, Peyton approaches councilman Zed with a request but doesn’t get the answer she was hoping for. Lastly, Liv surprises Major with a thoughtful gesture just when he needs it the most.

    Director: Michael Fields

    Writer: N/A

  • Death of a Car Salesman
    7.4/10 538 votes

    #5 - Death of a Car Salesman

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 6/20/2019

    Liv and Ravi each consume the brain of a very dislikable car salesman and inherit his competitive nature.

    Director: Jason Bloom

    Writer: Christina De Leon

  • Are You Ready for Some Zombies?
    7.5/10 797 votes

    #6 - Are You Ready for Some Zombies?

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/2018

    While investigating the murder of a Seattle Seahawk superfan, Liv has a surprising vision. Meanwhile, Major is assigned the task of mentoring young, homeless zombies, and Ravi is still carrying a torch for Peyton. Lastly, Blaine is dealing with a threat looming from his past.

    Director: Dan Etheridge

    Writer: Rob Thomas

  • Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Brain
    7.5/10 668 votes

    #7 - Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Brain

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 4/16/2018

    After consuming the brain of a bachelor playboy, Liv heads to a club to meet up with Clive and Ravi. Meanwhile, Major is assigned an enormous task. Lastly, Clive is still struggling with the arrangement he’s made with Bozzio.

    Director: Tuan Quoc Le

    Writer: Sara Saedi

  • Chivalry is Dead
    7.5/10 657 votes

    #8 - Chivalry is Dead

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 4/23/2018

    Liv consumes the brain of a murdered live-action role-playing knight in order to solve his murder; Peyton uncovers a truth about Liv; Major embarks on a mission.

    Director: Jason Bloom

    Writer: Diane Ruggiero

  • Killer Queen
    7.5/10 541 votes

    #9 - Killer Queen

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 7/18/2019

    Liv and Clive investigate the death of an old school drag queen which leads Liv to eat and shift into the queen’s brain. Meanwhile, Ravi reaches out to Major with an interesting request.

    Director: Jude Weng

    Writer: John Enbom, Kit Boss

  • Eat, Pray, Liv
    7.6/10 811 votes

    #10 - Eat, Pray, Liv

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 4/18/2017

    To help Clive solve the murder of a lifestyle guru, Liv consumes his brain and takes on his zen approach to life. Ravi's old boss, Katty Kupps, is getting closer to discovering the truth while also getting closer to Ravi. Meanwhile, Blaine and Peyton continue their budding friendship, much to Ravi's dismay. Lastly, Major is struggling a bit at his new job.

    Director: Mairzee Almas

    Writer: Graham Norris

  • Brainless in Seattle (1)
    7.6/10 709 votes

    #11 - Brainless in Seattle (1)

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 3/12/2018

    Love is in the air after Liv eats the brains of a hopeless romantic, and she can’t stop herself from meddling in Clive’s relationship. Major and Liv continue to try to work through their differences. Meanwhile, Blaine is approached with an interesting offer.

    Director: Michael Wale

    Writer: Heather V. Regnier

  • Brainless in Seattle (2)
    7.6/10 699 votes

    #12 - Brainless in Seattle (2)

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 3/19/2018

    Liv and Clive discover the murder they are investigating was the work of a serial killer. Meanwhile, Major enters dangerous territory.

    Director: Michael Fields

    Writer: Heather V. Regnier

  • The Scratchmaker
    7.6/10 551 votes

    #13 - The Scratchmaker

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 6/6/2019

    After consuming the brain of the ultimate matchmaker, Liv is determined to find the perfect match for Major. Meanwhile, Blaine will stoop to any level to protect himself. Lastly, Don E contemplates an interesting offer.

    Director: Malcolm Goodwin

    Writer: N/A

  • Filleted to Rest
    7.6/10 541 votes

    #14 - Filleted to Rest

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 6/13/2019

    While investigating the murder of Eleanor Barba, a chef at a high-end restaurant, Liv consumes her brain and becomes an unrelenting perfectionist who knows just how to break a person to their very core. Meanwhile, Major is on a mission to find out who is betraying the commander.

    Director: Michael Fields

    Writer: Chelsea Catalanotto

  • The Fresh Princess
    7.6/10 530 votes

    #15 - The Fresh Princess

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 6/27/2019

    Liv and Clive investigate the murder of Miss Teen Seattle beauty pageant contestant, Laurie-Beth Spano, who went into anaphylactic shock onstage in 1999 and ended up in a coma. At the time, police arrested rival contender Velma Charlet for spiking Laurie-Beth's makeup and she was given a four-year sentence. In present day, Laurie-Beth has passed away and Clive has arrested Velma, for her murder. Velma claims to be innocent and Liv consumes Laurie-Beth's brain in hopes of tracking down the murderer.

    Director: Tessa Blake

    Writer: John Bellina

  • The Exterminator
    7.7/10 1,715 votes

    #16 - The Exterminator

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/31/2015

    Liv's newest corpse is a sociopathic hitman, and she's apathetically shocked to discover that she no longer feels emotions. Meanwhile, Marcy turns up as a full zombie and Ravi hopes that he can restore her in the hopes that it will lead to a cure for Liv.

    Director: Michael Fields

    Writer: Rob Thomas

  • Liv and Let Clive
    7.7/10 1,647 votes

    #17 - Liv and Let Clive

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/7/2015

    After eating the brain of their newest John Doe, Liv gets a vision of Clive as a dirty cop working with a gang to find a rat in their organization. Meanwhile, Major gets a new roommate, and Blaine expands his business operation.

    Director: John T. Kretchmer

    Writer: Kit Boss

  • Maternity Liv
    7.7/10 1,430 votes

    #18 - Maternity Liv

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/28/2015

    Lt. Suzuki dedicates all of the police resources to finding the killer of a rich white girl who died of exposure after an eight-month disappearance. The girl gives birth before she dies, and Liv soon starts having maternal feelings toward the baby and everyone else around her. Meanwhile, Major tries to find out more about Julien, and Liv and Lowell's relationship changes when he eats the wrong brain.

    Director: Patrick R. Norris

    Writer: Bob Dearden

  • Wag the Tongue Slowly
    7.7/10 798 votes

    #19 - Wag the Tongue Slowly

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 4/25/2017

    Clive's patience is tested when Liv consumes the brain of a murder victim who had the reputation of being the ultimate office gossip. Meanwhile, Blaine and Peyton continue to grow closer as they wait to see if Ravi is able to reverse the effects of the cure. Lastly, Major is one step away from fulfilling a promise.

    Director: Viet Nguyen

    Writer: Kit Boss

  • Goon Struck
    7.7/10 691 votes

    #20 - Goon Struck

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 3/26/2018

    While tracking the murder of a hockey player, Liv stumbles onto Chase Graves’ evil plan. Meanwhile, Major is forced to make a horrible decision. Lastly, Peyton tries to contain a volatile situation.

    Director: Joaquin Sedillo

    Writer: Bob Dearden

  • Yipee Ki Brain, Motherscratcher
    7.7/10 640 votes

    #21 - Yipee Ki Brain, Motherscratcher

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 5/7/2018

    When Liv consumes the brain of a vice detective who doesn't play by the rules, her newfound recklessness gets her into trouble. Meanwhile, Major is coming really close to discovering Liv's secret.

    Director: Enrico Colantoni

    Writer: Chelsea Catalanotto

  • Death Moves Pretty Fast
    7.7/10 558 votes

    #22 - Death Moves Pretty Fast

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 5/30/2019

    While investigating the death of independently wealthy, 19-year-old, Harris Miller, Liv, on brain à la Ferris Bueller, attempts to cheer up Ravi who has been spiraling after learning some unfortunate news. Meanwhile, after a nasty fall at the crime scene, Clive is forced to continue his part of the investigation via FaceTime. Lastly, things are suddenly going from bad to worse for Blaine.

    Director: Linda-Lisa Hayter

    Writer: Bob Dearden

  • Night and the Zombie City
    7.7/10 563 votes

    #23 - Night and the Zombie City

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 7/11/2019

    While investigating the murder of private eye Mick Chisel, who was stabbed in the head with an ice pick, Liv consumes Chisel’s brain in hopes of breaking down how this gruesome murder took place.

    Director: Tuan Quoc Le

    Writer: Bob Dearden

  • Brother, Can You Spare a Brain?
    7.8/10 1,931 votes

    #24 - Brother, Can You Spare a Brain?

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/24/2015

    After an artist is murdered, Liv not only picks up his visions, she picks up traces of his passion and begins to see things in a more inspired way. Meanwhile, Blaine connects with Liv, and Liv tries to connect with Major.

    Director: John T. Kretchmer

    Writer: Diane Ruggiero

  • Some Like it Hot Mess
    7.8/10 775 votes

    #25 - Some Like it Hot Mess

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 5/9/2017

    To help Clive solve the murder of an irresponsible narcissist, Liv consumes her brain and literally becomes a hot mess. Meanwhile, Peyton learns some shocking news. Lastly, Ravi experiences a major setback.

    Director: Enrico Colantoni

    Writer: John Enbom