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The Worst Episodes of Kyle XY

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

A suburban family that takes in a mysterious teen naive to the world around him. As Kyle begins to show signs of brilliance, solving the...
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:ABC Family

Worst Episodes Summary

"Balancing Act" is the worst rated episode of "Kyle XY". It scored 7.3/10 based on 250 votes. Directed by Michael Robison and written by Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt, it aired on 7/2/2007. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Between The Rack and a Hard Place".

  • Balancing Act
    7.3/10250 votes
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    #1 - Balancing Act

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/2/2007

    Foss is alarmed by a murder in the forest, which pushes Kyle to his breaking point. Declan's probe of what he believes in Kyle's secret could have major consequences.

    Director: Michael Robison

    Writer: Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt

  • Between The Rack and a Hard Place
    7.3/10214 votes
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    #2 - Between The Rack and a Hard Place

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 2/11/2008

    Amanda gets a job at The Rack, but her first day does not go well. Meanwhile, Jessi's presence in Kyle's life continues to irk Amanda, and Josh is placed in a difficult situation when $120 goes missing from The Rack's cash register.

    Director: James Head

    Writer: Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

  • Psychic Friend
    7.3/10203 votes
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    #3 - Psychic Friend

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/2009

    Kyle fears for Amanda's life after a psychic gives him a stark warning.

    Director: Michael Robison, Michael Robinson

    Writer: Julie Plec

  • What's The Frequency, Kyle?
    7.4/10240 votes
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    #4 - What's The Frequency, Kyle?

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 7/30/2007

    Kyle's visions offer the Tragers solace after Stephen's father suffers a stroke and falls into a coma. Meanwhile, Jessi's lack of progress at therapy dismays Emily.

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt

  • Hands on a Hybrid
    7.4/10245 votes
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    #5 - Hands on a Hybrid

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 8/20/2007

    After finding a photo of himself and Jessi locked in Baylin’s box, Kyle and Declan realize that the best way to crack the mystery of Jessi is to get close to her is at the high school charity event. Once there, Kyle uses the opportunity to talk to the already vulnerable Jessi. Meanwhile, other secrets are revealed during the event as Lori finds out the identity of her attacker.

    Director: Rachel Talalay

    Writer: Bryan M. Holdman

  • The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
    7.4/10224 votes
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    #6 - The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 1/21/2008

    It's Career Week at school. As Kyle and Josh contemplate their respective futures, Jessi's quest for acceptance clashes with Kyle's need for anonymity. Meanwhile, Brian Taylor seeks parenting advice from Nicole.

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt

  • Great Expectations
    7.4/10220 votes
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    #7 - Great Expectations

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 1/28/2008

    Kyle and Amanda's relationship hits a period of uncertainty after she makes a surprise visit home, but is uncharacteristically cagey about the reason why. Meanwhile, Jesse loses her patience with Kyle when he keeps putting off her training sessions.

    Director: John T. Kretchmer

    Writer: Bryan M. Holdman

  • Grey Matters
    7.4/10214 votes
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    #8 - Grey Matters

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 3/3/2008

    Kyle and Josh become involved in a complicated cheating scandal at school. Meanwhile, Jessi is being pushed by Taylor to train for the Latnok presentation.

    Director: Michael Robison

    Writer: N/A

  • Electric Kiss
    7.4/10204 votes
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    #9 - Electric Kiss

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/2009

    Jessie begins to settle into the Trager's house. Meanwhile Kyle tries to figure out what Latnok did to Amanda with the help of Jessie, which ultimately leads to some unwanted conflict with Kyle and Amanda's relationship.

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: Gayle Abrams

  • The Homecoming
    7.5/10284 votes
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    #10 - The Homecoming

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/18/2007

    Kyle wonders if he made the right decision about returning to the Trager household, especially when he realizes how much he can't tell them. Meanwhile, life outside of Zzyzx begins for XX.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tommy Thompson

  • Grounded
    7.5/10219 votes
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    #11 - Grounded

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 2/4/2008

    Amanda's presence puts the Tragers into an awkward position when a social worker comes to evaluate their fitness to take care of Kyle.

    Director: Michael DeCarlo

    Writer: N/A

  • It Happened One Night
    7.5/10239 votes
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    #12 - It Happened One Night

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/2009

    Restrained and weakened, Kyle awakens inside a Latnok building. Despite his predicament, Kyle must escape and rescue Amanda—who is being held in the same building.

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: N/A

  • Bringing Down the House
    7.5/10297 votes
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    #13 - Bringing Down the House

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 3/16/2009

    After discovering Latnok's true purpose, Kyle enlists everyone to stop it at all costs, but keeping all his cover lies intact and protecting Jessi may endanger the operation.

    Director: Peter DeLuise

    Writer: Julie Plec, Brian Young

  • The Prophet
    7.6/10334 votes
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    #14 - The Prophet

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/11/2007

    With Adam Baylin's help, Kyle begins to realize the truth behind his existence but soon finds himself back at the Trager's house under the training of Tom Foss.

    Director: Michael Robison

    Writer: N/A

  • The List Is Life
    7.6/10264 votes
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    #15 - The List Is Life

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2007

    Kyle's attempts to return to a normal life at the Trager's house is complicated by Tom Foss' training. Meanwhile, Jessi (XX) begins her mission to get close to Kyle.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julie Plec

  • Come to Your Senses
    7.6/10257 votes
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    #16 - Come to Your Senses

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2007

    Coming back to work, Nicole has a startling new patient: Jessi. Jessi was recommended by her "sister," Emily, because Jessi supposedly had a rough childhood. Meanwhile, Kyle's on a mission to find Amanda's stolen bracelet.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: James Patrick Stoteraux, Chad Fiveash

  • Lockdown
    7.6/10245 votes
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    #17 - Lockdown

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 8/27/2007

    An out-of-control and missing Jessi increases tensions within the Trager household, forcing Nicole to institute precautionary measures.

    Director: Michael Robison

    Writer: Julie Plec

  • First Cut Is the Deepest
    7.6/10215 votes
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    #18 - First Cut Is the Deepest

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 2/18/2008

    Hoping to work things out with Jessi, Kyle takes her on a trip to research Sarah. Meanwhile, Lori and Hillary con Amanda into visiting a college bar in search of a DJ, and Andy and Josh seek couples counseling.

    Director: Michael Robison

    Writer: N/A

  • In the Company of Men
    7.6/10203 votes
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    #19 - In the Company of Men

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/2009

    Kyle hits the bar with Josh and Declan to drown his sorrows after breaking up with Amanda. Lori and Jessi bond over boys as Lori uses Jessi's apartment as a bolthole.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Daniel Arkin

  • Life Support
    7.6/10210 votes
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    #20 - Life Support

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/9/2009

    A car accident seriously injures Nicole, and Kyle and Josh help a woman named Gretchen give birth.

    Director: Michael Robison

    Writer: Bryan M. Holdman

  • Welcome to Latnok
    7.6/10208 votes
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    #21 - Welcome to Latnok

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/16/2009

    After Cassidy helps to save Nicole’s life, Kyle is a man of his word and begins to pay his debt back to Latnok. But what Kyle finds is a complete surprise -- Latnok is not some dark scary place…but rather a hip college hang-out for young and bright minds, including Mark. Still not willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, Kyle decides after his first day there never to return, but rethinks his decision when he finds out about his family’s financial dilemma. Will Kyle sell his soul to the devil to help out the Tragers, or can he find another way to get a hold of some quick cash? Meanwhile, Jessi comes clean about everything to Kyle, which brings about mixed results.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chemistry 101
    7.6/10208 votes
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    #22 - Chemistry 101

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2/23/2009

    Kyle deals with Jessi's announcement and jealousy over Nate, and Josh reels from Andy's news. Meanwhile, Kyle – still suspicous of Cassidy – makes a plan to expose him.

    Director: James Head

    Writer: Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt

  • The Lies That Bind
    7.7/10365 votes
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    #23 - The Lies That Bind

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/10/2006

    Nicole has things to attend to, so other members of the family have to babysit Kyle, who's having trouble processing the little white lies that his family tell. Meanwhile, Steven learns that he'll have to lay off employees & Amanda freaks out over a fender bender.

    Director: Holly Dale

    Writer: Curtis Kheel

  • Free To Be You And Me
    7.7/10268 votes
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    #24 - Free To Be You And Me

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/23/2007

    As Kyle and Amanda prepare for their first date, a cryptic warning about Tom Foss makes Kyle wonder whom he can trust. Meanwhile, Jessi chafes at Emily's restrictions.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julie Plec

  • Primary Colors
    7.7/10219 votes
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    #25 - Primary Colors

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 2/25/2008

    Kyle begins having cognitive malfunctions and is drawing pictures in his sleep due to the attention demands from the other students during his midterm exams. Meanwhile, Kyle's condition has Jessi creating her own tutoring service.

    Director: Peter DeLuise

    Writer: Bryan M. Holdman