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The Best Episodes of Jane the Virgin

Every episode of Jane the Virgin ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Jane the Virgin!

A comedy-drama following a chaste young woman who is accidentally impregnated via artificial insemination as she struggles to inform her devoutly religious family and make...
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Network:The CW
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  • Chapter Twelve
    9.0/10(7)
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    #1 - Chapter Twelve

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 2/2/2015

    Jane's big break looks as if it is too good to be true. Petra finds out a disheartening truth.

    Director: Gina Lamar

    Writer: David S. Rosenthal

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  • Chapter Forty-Four
    8.9/10(521)
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    #2 - Chapter Forty-Four

    Season 2 Episode 22

    Aired 5/16/2016

    After moving up the wedding day, Jane and Michael find all their carefully made plans thrown into chaos. To make matters worse, Jane is unhappy with her current graduate thesis, but changing it might put a wrinkle in her big day. Rafael still has feelings for Jane, but is torn about whether he should speak now or forever hold his peace. Petra has her own family drama when Anezka has a medical emergency and ends up in the hospital. Meanwhile, Rogelio and Xo are finally coming to terms with the state of their relationship until Xo gets surprising news.

    Director: Jann Turner

    Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman, Paul Sciarrotta

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  • Chapter Eighty-One
    8.8/10(8)
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    #3 - Chapter Eighty-One

    Season 4 Episode 17

    Aired 4/20/2018

    Jane believes she and Rafael are in a good place until she realizes he is keeping a secret from her. Alba's big day has finally arrived, and Jane, Xo and Rogelio are ready to celebrate but Alba has other plans. Petra and JR make a decision about their future that neither of them saw coming. Meanwhile, River spends the week with Rogelio in order to help them be believable as a married couple, but she soon starts to take her role too seriously.

    Director: Gina Lamar

    Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman, Paul Sciarrotta

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  • Chapter Seven
    8.4/10(8)
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    #4 - Chapter Seven

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 11/24/2014

    Jane finds it hard to avoid Rafael after her friends take her to one of his clubs.

    Director: Janice Cooke

    Writer: David S. Rosenthal

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  • Chapter Nine
    8.4/10(7)
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    #5 - Chapter Nine

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 12/15/2014

    A shocking discovery is made by Jane and Rafael regarding Petra. Michael finds a big clue.

    Director: Zetna Fuentes

    Writer: Corinne Brinkerhoff

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  • Chapter Fifty-Four
    8.4/10(463)
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    #6 - Chapter Fifty-Four

    Season 3 Episode 10

    Aired 2/6/2017

    When Jane realizes that she and Michael are both stressed out, they decide to recreate their first date to help them relax. Rogelio makes a big scene on the red carpet of his film premiere and his rant goes viral, which leave him to make a choice about the direction of his career. Rafael wants to set a good example for his children leaving him to make a big decision with the ultimate sacrifice. Meanwhile, Bruce’s daughter finds herself in trouble leaving Xo and Bruce’s to discuss the future of their relationship.

    Director: Melanie Mayron

    Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman, Micah Schraft

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  • Chapter Eighty
    8.4/10(8)
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    #7 - Chapter Eighty

    Season 4 Episode 16

    Aired 4/13/2018

    Jane and Rafael find themselves in a not ideal living situation in order to save money. When Rafael sees Alba try to punish Mateo, an unexpected rift is formed. Xo tries to stay positive during treatment and even makes a new friend, but things get a little too real for her and Rogelio. River and Rogelio once again are at odds over their ideas for the show, but an unlikely person helps River see the show in a different light. Meanwhile, Petra feels unsupported by JR when she questions what really happened the night Anezka died.

    Director: Micah Schraft

    Writer: Micah Schraft

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  • Chapter Twenty
    8.3/10(7)
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    #8 - Chapter Twenty

    Season 1 Episode 20

    Aired 4/27/2015

    Jane attempts to do what's best for the baby. Xo attempts to say sorry to Rogelio.

    Director: Debbie Allen

    Writer: Corinne Brinkerhoff, Paul Sciarrotta

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  • Chapter Twenty-Three
    8.3/10(423)
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    #9 - Chapter Twenty-Three

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 10/12/2015

    After Jane discovers Mateo’s abduction, chaos ensues, especially when they all learn Sin Rostro is involved and demanding a ransom. Jane must also focus on motherhood and turns to Xo and Alba for help, leaving Rafael feeling left out. Meanwhile, Petra is conflicted with what to do with Rafael’s remaining sperm sample.

    Director: Brad Silberling

    Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman

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  • Chapter Forty-Five
    8.3/10(368)
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    #10 - Chapter Forty-Five

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 10/17/2016

    Jane discovers that Michael was shot and finds herself having to make difficult choices. With Rafael focused on keeping Mateo safe, Anezka, who is pretending to be Petra, "helps" the cops with their investigation. However, it isn't long before everyone starts to notice that "Petra" is acting odd. Meanwhile, Rogelio is trying to keep everything out of the press for Jane, but in order to do so finds himself in an awkward position and asks for Xo's help.

    Director: Gina Lamar

    Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman

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  • Chapter Sixty-Four
    8.3/10(284)
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    #11 - Chapter Sixty-Four

    Season 3 Episode 20

    Aired 5/22/2017

    Jane struggles to find the right words for Rogelio and Xo’s ceremony, when she learns about a mysterious letter that Michael wrote before their wedding. Rogelio and Xo are excited for their big day, but Rogelio gets some shocking news that could put things on hold. Once again Rafael is upset with Luisa and asks her to leave, but Luisa has a plan of her own. Meanwhile, Petra is skeptical about Jane’s feelings for Rafael which leads her to make a rash decision.

    Director: Melanie Mayron

    Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman, Micah Schraft

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  • Chapter Sixty-Five
    8.2/10(9)
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    #12 - Chapter Sixty-Five

    Season 4 Episode 1

    Aired 10/13/2017

    When Jane is reunited with her first love, Adam, she is shocked but happy to see him, however Xo and Alba are less thrilled that he is back. After Rafael loses ownership of the hotel to his sister, he finds himself at Jane's house, broke and homeless. Jane and Rafael learn that Petra has been found and they rush to her aide, but Anezka is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Xo and Rogelio wedded bliss is interrupted when they confront the realization that Darci is having Rogelio's baby and she wants full custody.

    Director: Brad Silberling

    Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman, Paul Sciarrotta

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  • Chapter Twenty-Two
    8.1/10(7)
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    #13 - Chapter Twenty-Two

    Season 1 Episode 22

    Aired 5/11/2015

    Jane starts to go into labor after insisting that Xo and Rogelio go to Las Vegas for their show.

    Director: Zetna Fuentes

    Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman, Josh Reims

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  • Chapter Twenty-Seven
    8.1/10(384)
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    #14 - Chapter Twenty-Seven

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 11/9/2015

    Jane thinks she is finally ready to make a decision about her love life. Alba has taken the proper steps to become a citizen, but Xo's past might make it more difficult than anyone was expecting. Rogelio learns that his nemesis, Britney Spears, is at the Marbella Hotel and he is determined to confront her about their past. Michael is so caught up in his ongoing feud with Rafael that he ends up in big trouble at work. Meanwhile, Petra gets an offer from her ex Milos she just can't refuse.

    Director: Jann Turner

    Writer: Jessica O'Toole, Amy Rardin

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  • Chapter Seventy-Seven
    8.1/10(7)
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    #15 - Chapter Seventy-Seven

    Season 4 Episode 13

    Aired 3/16/2018

    When Jane, Rogelio and Alba learn what is going on with Xo, they all try to comfort her, but Xo insists they let her live her life. Rogelio finally gets River Fields to agree to meet with him, but he learns that River has another plan in mind. Rafael is on a mission to find his sister who may have the information he has been looking for. Meanwhile, Jane is upset with Petra after her girls spill a secret to Mateo.

    Director: Gina Lamar

    Writer: Chantelle M. Wells, Deirdre Shaw

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  • Chapter Seventy-Nine
    8.1/10(8)
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    #16 - Chapter Seventy-Nine

    Season 4 Episode 15

    Aired 4/6/2018

    After Jane, Rafael, Petra and JR all go out together, Jane is bothered to learn that JR doesn't like her. Jane and Rafael brush off a big relationship moment, but they both try to make up for it in different ways. Rogelio is nervous to tell Darci that he is no longer able to be a "Danny" so he uses Xo as a scapegoat landing him in hot water with both Xo and Darci. Meanwhile, Jane helps Alba secretly prepare for the biggest test in her life.

    Director: Gina Lamar

    Writer: Paul Sciarrotta

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  • Chapter Twenty-One
    8.0/10(7)
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    #17 - Chapter Twenty-One

    Season 1 Episode 21

    Aired 5/4/2015

    Jane is concerned about go to a high school reunion, Petra learns about Jane's request.

    Director: Stuart Gillard

    Writer: Jessica O'Toole, Amy Rardin

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  • Chapter Twenty-Four
    8.0/10(386)
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    #18 - Chapter Twenty-Four

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 10/19/2015

    Jane is finally in a rhythm with Mateo, but finds herself out of step with Rafael and Michael and the potential love triangle that is brewing between them. In order to not be sued for missing their Vegas arrangement, Xo and Rogelio must perform on a cruise ship. Petra and Rafael are suspicious of Lachlan and his recent business proposal, but are soon faced with an even more shocking revelation. Meanwhile, Alba makes a very big decision that will impact her life.

    Director: Edward Ornelas

    Writer: David S. Rosenthal

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  • Chapter Twenty-Six
    8.0/10(370)
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    #19 - Chapter Twenty-Six

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 11/2/2015

    As Jane tries to juggle motherhood and school, she forgets to plan Lina's surprise 25th birthday party leading to friction between the best friends. Rafael tells Jane that he still wants a romantic relationship with her, but she is blindsided when he asks for joint custody. Petra tries to enlist Michael's help to keep Jane and Rafael apart. Rogelio's ex-wife, Luciana, is blackmailing him with secrets from years ago to get her role back on "The Passions of Santos." Meanwhile, Michael gets a new partner and a possible lead in the Sin Rostro case.

    Director: Zetna Fuentes

    Writer: Paul Sciarrotta

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  • Chapter Thirty-Four
    8.0/10(335)
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    #20 - Chapter Thirty-Four

    Season 2 Episode 12

    Aired 2/22/2016

    Jane is considering whether or not to take her relationship with Jonathan to the next level and turns to Xo for advice. Xo and Rogelio have their own relationship issues to work out. Meanwhile, as a favor to Rafael, Jane agrees to help Petra by throwing her a baby shower. Luisa is in a terrible car accident, but all is not as it seems. Michael comes to a realization he must share with Jane.

    Director: Howard Deutch

    Writer: Madeline Hendricks

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  • Chapter Thirty-Six
    8.0/10(338)
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    #21 - Chapter Thirty-Six

    Season 2 Episode 14

    Aired 3/7/2016

    Jane and Michael are back together and Jane wishes she had never left Michael in the first place. Rafael appears to have regressed to his playboy ways and Petra is concerned about him. But Petra is not aware that Rafael is helping Michael find Mutter's other son, Derek. Rogelio's new assistant, Paolo, is actually his stalker Lola. Finally, Petra gives birth to the twins.

    Director: Uta Briesewitz

    Writer: Jessica O'Toole, Amy Rardin

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  • Chapter Thirty-Nine
    8.0/10(326)
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    #22 - Chapter Thirty-Nine

    Season 2 Episode 17

    Aired 4/11/2016

    Jane has a specific idea of how she wants to celebrate her bachelorette party, but when Xo and Lina get involved, nothing goes as planned. Michael wants to enjoy a night out with his friends, but things get awkward when his future father-in-law, Rogelio, tries to plan the perfect bachelor party. Rafael is still trying to figure out what his half-brother Derek motives are and what he knows about their mother. Meanwhile, Petra gets a surprise of a lifetime.

    Director: Matthew Diamond

    Writer: Carolina Rivera

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  • Chapter Fifty-One
    8.0/10(288)
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    #23 - Chapter Fifty-One

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 11/28/2016

    When Alba makes Jane feel guilty for not attending church, Jane decides she wants to bring Mateo against Rafael’s wishes. Rafael unlocks a long lost memory of him and his mother, which could be a clue in the Mutter case. Rogelio hires a matchmaker to help him get over Xo. Meanwhile, Jane’s cousin is starting to wear out her welcome.

    Director: Gina Lamar

    Writer: Jessica O'Toole, Amy Rardin, Sarah Goldfinger

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  • Chapter Fifty-Five
    8.0/10(293)
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    #24 - Chapter Fifty-Five

    Season 3 Episode 11

    Aired 2/13/2017

    Working in publishing is not what Jane thought it would be, until she learns about a showcase for up and coming writers. With Petra helming the Marbella, she decides to rebrand the hotel, but quickly butts heads with the rival hotel next door. Rogelio and Darci have made a new arrangement which has put a strain on his relationship with Xo. Meanwhile, Jane and Rafael try to figure out the best solution to Mateo’s behavioral issues and they both seem to have different approaches.

    Director: Brad Silberling

    Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman, Paul Sciarrotta

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  • Chapter Sixty-Seven
    8.0/10(8)
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    #25 - Chapter Sixty-Seven

    Season 4 Episode 3

    Aired 10/27/2017

    Jane and Adam's relationship seems to be moving at hyper-speed, and Jane thinks that it might be time for him to meet Mateo, but Rafael is not happy with this idea. As the arrival of baby De LaVega Factor approaches, Rogelio's jealously of Darci's new boyfriend increases as well. Trying to be supportive, Xo encourages Rogelio to step up and be the father he was meant to be. Meanwhile, Rafael is determined to get his hotel and life back and will do whatever he has to do to make it happen.

    Director: Fernando Sariñana

    Writer: Carolina Rivera, Micah Schraft

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Best Episodes Summary

"Chapter Twelve" is the best rated episode of "Jane the Virgin". It scored 9/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Gina Lamar and written by David S. Rosenthal, it aired on 2/2/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter Forty-Four".