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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 the right choices concerning the child. Based on the telenovela

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Jane the Virgin Season 5 Episode 7 - Chapter Eighty-Eight
    6.2/10(481 votes)

    #1 - Chapter Eighty-Eight

    S5:E7

    Jane is trying to go with the flow, so when Michael makes a suggestion to Jane which takes her out of her comfort zone, Jane decides to go for it. Jane struggles to adjust while Michael slides back into his old life. Meanwhile, Jane struggles with her feelings for Rafael.

    Director:Stuart Gillard
    Writer:Deirdre Shaw

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  2. Jane the Virgin Season 5 Episode 18 - Chapter Ninety-Nine
    7.1/10(274 votes)

    #2 - Chapter Ninety-Nine

    S5:E18

    Get ready for the finale with cast interviews from the cast of “Jane The Virgin” - Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo, Yael Grobglas, Justin Baldoni, Brett Dier, Ivonne Coll, Jaime Camil, Elias Janssen, Anthony Mendez and executive producer Jennie Snyder Urman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Jane the Virgin Season 5 Episode 8 - Chapter Eighty-Nine
    7.3/10(279 votes)

    #3 - Chapter Eighty-Nine

    S5:E8

    Jane is having a hard time dealing with Rafael avoiding her, so when an issue with Mateo comes up she uses it to get some face time. Rogelio turns to Jane for help when he learns his pilot is in trouble. Alba and Jorge enlist Xo’s help to study for their upcoming immigration test. Meanwhile, Petra finally gets to the bottom of who has been terrorizing her.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writers:Valentina Garza, Katie Wech

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  4. Jane the Virgin Season 2 Episode 10 - Chapter Thirty-Two
    7.5/10(338 votes)

    #4 - Chapter Thirty-Two

    S2:E10

    In the middle of the night, Jane gets a burst of creative energy and starts her thesis. Unfortunately, Mateo spills orange juice all over her computer causing it to crash and Jane loses all her hard work. When Jane brings her computer to be fixed, she meets Dax and with the urging of her friend Lina (guest star Diane Guerrero), Jane considers dating again. Rogelio decides to have his mother Liliana become his manager, but soon realizes that was not the best decision. When Rafael comes to after being attacked by his mother now known to be the crime lord Mutter, he goes to Michael.

    Director:Jason Reilly
    Writer:Micah Schraft

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  5. Jane the Virgin Season 2 Episode 15 - Chapter Thirty-Seven
    7.5/10(334 votes)

    #5 - Chapter Thirty-Seven

    S2:E15

    Rafael and Petra are new parents but Petra is already back to work and appears to be not interested in motherhood. Xo has invited Alba's old flame Pablo to visit. This does not sit well with Alba as she believes Pablo is cursed and will bring bad luck. Jane is growing concerned that she can't get in touch with her father, Rogelio, who is being held captive by Lola.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writer:Sarah Goldfinger

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  6. Jane the Virgin Season 2 Episode 19 - Chapter Forty-One
    7.5/10(315 votes)

    #6 - Chapter Forty-One

    S2:E19

    Jane takes on additional shifts at the Marbella to make some extra money, but it starts cutting into her time with Mateo. Jane and Rafael agree that they need a formal custody agreement and decide to use a mediator to help make it more amicable. Xo takes an acting role on Rogelio's telenovela and they are both surprised with her performance. Michael gets called into his boss' office after a newspaper runs a story on him and Sin Rostro. Meanwhile, Petra confronts Rafael when she learns that the twins' trust fund is different from Jane's arrangement.

    Director:Gina Lamar
    Writer:Joe Lawson

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  7. Jane the Virgin Season 3 Episode 16 - Chapter Sixty
    7.5/10(265 votes)

    #7 - Chapter Sixty

    S3:E16

    Jane is finally a published author but she’s reluctant to talk about her past to help sell her book. Rogelio is intimidated by his new younger male co-star and begins to wonder if the newbie is trying to sabotage him. Luisa and her girlfriend Eileen are back in town to visit Rafael, but Rafael isn’t taking any chances when it comes to safety. Meanwhile, Petra must convince Anezka to come back to Miami to answer some questions the police have for her.

    Director:Micah Schraft
    Writers:Carolina Rivera, Micah Schraft

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  8. Jane the Virgin Season 4 Episode 4 - Chapter Sixty-Eight
    7.5/10(270 votes)

    #8 - Chapter Sixty-Eight

    S4:E4

    When Jane learns that Rafael introduced Mateo to his new girlfriend, Katherine, without her consent she gets angry since she thinks Katherine has a negative influence on both Rafael and Mateo. Jane turns to Petra for help with the situation with Rafael, but Petra makes Jane an offer she can't refuse. Now that the baby is born, Rogelio and Darci struggle to choose a name for the baby they both agree on. Meanwhile, Xo is focused on growing the dance studio and decides to go into business with an unlikely foe.

    Director:Gina Lamar
    Writers:Chantelle M. Wells, Deirdre Shaw

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  9. Jane the Virgin Season 5 Episode 5 - Chapter Eighty-Six
    7.5/10(295 votes)

    #9 - Chapter Eighty-Six

    S5:E5

    With everything that has been going on, Jane reluctantly agrees to let Rogelio throw her a big 30th birthday party. Jane’s mentor gives her some important advice that may help her start writing again. Meanwhile, Petra thinks she and JR are finally in a good place, until she realizes that JR might see things differently.

    Director:Gina Lamar
    Writers:Madeline Hendricks, Joni Lefkowitz

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  10. Jane the Virgin Season 5 Episode 11 - Chapter Ninety-Two
    7.5/10(247 votes)

    #10 - Chapter Ninety-Two

    S5:E11

    With Jorge officially moved into Alba’s house with his stuff, it quickly has changed the dynamic, making Jane to uncomfortable. Rafael and Jane work on their co-parenting of Mateo now that they have a potential way to help Mateo. Rogelio has a new set of unexpected problems arise on set with River. Meanwhile, Xo is nervous about her last PET scan and what the results could show.

    Director:Leo Zisman
    Writer:Liz Sczudlo

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  11. Jane the Virgin Season 2 Episode 7 - Chapter Twenty-Nine
    7.6/10(340 votes)

    #11 - Chapter Twenty-Nine

    S2:E7

    Jane and Rafael interview potential babysitters to help take some of the pressure off everyone, but Jane has specific and lengthy requirements. Jane attends her graduate school's Christmas party in hopes of finding the perfect writing advisor, but things don't go quite as planned. Rogelio is faced with a tough decision about the direction of his life. Petra wants a friendship with Jane, but her mother's antics once again thwart those efforts. Meanwhile, Michael's suspicions have turned out to be true and he thinks he has discovered a lead on a possible rival to Sin Rostro.

    Director:Edward Ornelas
    Writers:David S. Rosenthal, Dara Resnik

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  12. Jane the Virgin Season 3 Episode 6 - Chapter Fifty
    7.6/10(287 votes)

    #12 - Chapter Fifty

    S3:E6

    When Jane’s cousin unexpectedly shows up at her door, Jane questions her own less than spontaneous life. Xo finds the perfect location for her dance studio, but it happens to be near her ex-boyfriend, Bruce. Rogelio realizes his feelings for Xo, but struggles with telling her. Petra is served with a lawsuit and she decides to ask Rafael for help. Meanwhile, Michael is ready to get to work just as they get a break in the Mutter case.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writers:David S. Rosenthal, Valentina Garza

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  13. Jane the Virgin Season 3 Episode 14 - Chapter Fifty-Eight
    7.6/10(277 votes)

    #13 - Chapter Fifty-Eight

    S3:E14

    Jane feels guilty that she isn’t around for Mateo as much as she would like, so she decides to run for Room Mom against none other than perfect mom, Petra. With the help of Jane and Xo, Alba tries to impress her crush. Rafael tries to be there for both Jane and Petra. Meanwhile, Rogelio tries to slyly get information from Mateo about Xo and Bruce’s relationship.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writer:Merigan Mulhern

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  14. Jane the Virgin Season 4 Episode 1 - Chapter Sixty-Five
    7.6/10(327 votes)

    #14 - Chapter Sixty-Five

    S4:E1

    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
    Writers:Paul Sciarrotta, Jennie Snyder Urman

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  15. Jane the Virgin Season 4 Episode 9 - Chapter Seventy-Three
    7.6/10(273 votes)

    #15 - Chapter Seventy-Three

    S4:E9

    When Jane and Rafael realize that the uncertain state of their relationship is stressing out Mateo, they decide that they need to make a decision. Petra is on the outs with Jane and Rafael after the Luisa fiasco so she tries to figure out a way to get back into their good graces. Meanwhile, Rogelio and Xo are both contemplating their career choices.

    Director:Eric Lea
    Writers:Valentina Garza, Chantelle M. Wells

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  16. Jane the Virgin Season 5 Episode 6 - Chapter Eighty-Seven
    7.6/10(286 votes)

    #16 - Chapter Eighty-Seven

    S5:E6

    Jane struggles with giving Rafael his space after she discovers that he is hiding a secret. Jane and Michael uncover clues about what happened the day he "died." Petra wants to fit into JR's world and enlists Jane's help. After a few attempts to get back into the groove, Xo and Rogelio work together to try and find a new normal. Meanwhile, Alba confesses her feelings about Jorge.

    Director:Eric Lea
    Writer:Rafael Agustín

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  17. Jane the Virgin Season 5 Episode 10 - Chapter Ninety-One
    7.6/10(262 votes)

    #17 - Chapter Ninety-One

    S5:E10

    When Rogelio tells Jane that the network wants her to write the script for their telenovela, at first she is excited, but begins to struggle balancing her time between that and her novel. Rafael is furious with Jane after she makes a medical appointment that he doesn’t agree with behind his back. Meanwhile, Petra tries to be positive about their relationship when JR lands a job interview out of state.

    Director:Gina Lamar
    Writer:Joni Lefkowitz

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  18. Jane the Virgin Season 5 Episode 14 - Chapter Ninety-Five
    7.6/10(241 votes)

    #18 - Chapter Ninety-Five

    S5:E14

    When Lina comes to town, Jane is excited to see her until Lina asks her for a favor. Rafael begins to work with Petra again but old tensions create new problems between them. Rogelio creates a plan to pressure the network to pick-up his pilot. Meanwhile, Jane and Rafael have been looking for a solution to one of their problems and think Alba just might be the answer.

    Director:Neema Barnette
    Writers:Madeline Hendricks, Liz Sczudlo

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  19. Jane the Virgin Season 5 Episode 15 - Chapter Ninety-Six
    7.6/10(236 votes)

    #19 - Chapter Ninety-Six

    S5:E15

    After Jane is struck with inspiration for her book, she immediately begins to write, but her next challenge is to get an agent. Rogelio has been so focused on being the star, he begins to contemplate taking on a different role instead. Meanwhile, Jane thinks it’s important to build a different relationship with the twins and turns to Petra for some guidance.

    Director:Viet Nguyen
    Writer:Ben O'Hara

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  20. Jane the Virgin Season 2 Episode 9 - Chapter Thirty-One
    7.7/10(344 votes)

    #20 - Chapter Thirty-One

    S2:E9

    Jane's latest parenting obstacle is sleep training Mateo, a struggle that has the Villanueva woman divided on what is the best method. At the same time, she is beginning her new job as a TA and is faced with a class full of basketball players looking for an easy A. Petra confesses all to Rafael and is determined to put her mother away for good. Rogelio's mother Liliana comes for a visit and reveals a 40 year old family secret. Meanwhile, Michael discovers the truth about Luisa's mother and new information about Rafael's mother.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writers:Jessica O'Toole, Amy Rardin, Emmylou Díaz

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  21. Jane the Virgin Season 2 Episode 11 - Chapter Thirty-Three
    7.7/10(349 votes)

    #21 - Chapter Thirty-Three

    S2:E11

    Jane's crush on Professor Chavez is popping up in her dreams and she needs to evaluate her feelings towards him. Xo and Jane find Liliana's engagement ring and think that Rogelio is going to propose. Rogelio IS planning to propose, but with a different ring, one that gets swallowed accidentally by Mateo! Michael.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Michael J. Cinquemani

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  22. Jane the Virgin Season 2 Episode 13 - Chapter Thirty-Five
    7.7/10(339 votes)

    #22 - Chapter Thirty-Five

    S2:E13

    Jane and Michael are back together – almost! Jane attempts to get Rafael and Michael to reconcile, but it doesn’t go well. While Rafael is sulking over losing Jane, he is ignoring Petra and her pregnancy needs. Xo and Rogelio have broken up over the baby issue, but they are still acting like a couple, something Jane sees as a problem. Rogelio hires a new assistant, Paolo, who appears too good to be true.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writer:Chantelle M. Wells

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  23. Jane the Virgin Season 2 Episode 18 - Chapter Forty
    7.7/10(329 votes)

    #23 - Chapter Forty

    S2:E18

    With Jane and Xo still dealing with the fallout from Jane's bachelorette party, Jane is now left with finding someone to watch Mateo. When Michael volunteers to help everything is perfect until Mateo does something for the first time in front of Rafael, upsetting him. Rogelio gets in trouble with the network executives when he uses the crew for his own use, so he turns to his favorite writer Dina to help fix the problem. Meanwhile, someone is causing problems for Petra at the Marbella and in her personal life. 

    Director:Anna Mastro
    Writers:Jessica O'Toole, Amy Rardin

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  24. Jane the Virgin Season 2 Episode 20 - Chapter Forty-Two
    7.7/10(313 votes)

    #24 - Chapter Forty-Two

    S2:E20

    The Villanueva women have a tradition for Mother's Day and Jane is excited to get to participate in her first one as a mom. However, their plans are thwarted when Petra invites everyone to a brunch instead. Jane's TA position is put into jeopardy when a mysterious ad appears in the college newspaper. Rogelio is hurt when Dina doesn't invite him to her birthday party, so he asks Jane to help in an unusual way. Rafael finds himself in big trouble thanks to his half-brother. Meanwhile, Xo finds herself in a compromising position.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writers:Paul Sciarrotta, Micah Schraft

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  25. Jane the Virgin Season 3 Episode 3 - Chapter Forty-Seven
    7.7/10(320 votes)

    #25 - Chapter Forty-Seven

    S3:E3

    Jane continues to work on her thesis and she decides to add Alba’s estranged sister to the narrative, much to Alba’s dismay. In order for Rogelio to have a chance at being an American crossover star he decides to bring the Passions of Santos to The CW in hopes they will pick it up. Xo thinks about abandoning her dream of being a singer for something more realistic. Meanwhile, Luisa is forced to make a choice between her family or Rose.

    Director:Eva Longoria
    Writers:Carolina Rivera, Micah Schraft

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Chapter Eighty-Eight" is the worst rated episode of "Jane the Virgin". It scored 6.2/10 based on 481 votes. Directed by Stuart Gillard and written by Deirdre Shaw, it aired on 5/8/2019. This episode scored 0.9 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Chapter Ninety-Nine".