The Worst Episodes of Lucifer
Every episode of Lucifer ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Lucifer!
Bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, Lucifer Morningstar abandoned his throne and retired to Los Angeles, where he has teamed up with LAPD detective Chloe Decker to take down criminals. But the longer he's away from the underworld, the greater the threat that the worst of humanity could escape.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Lucifer" is "It Never Ends Well for the Chicken", rated 6.4/10 from 5599 user votes. It was directed by Viet Nguyen and written by Aiyana White. "It Never Ends Well for the Chicken" aired on 8/21/2020 and is rated 0.8 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "A Lot Dirtier Than That".
6.4/10 5,599 votes#1 - It Never Ends Well for the Chicken
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 8/21/2020
The year is 1946. The world is black and white. And Lucifer is the star of his own noir detective story featuring familiar characters in new roles.
Director: Viet Nguyen
Writer: Aiyana White
7.2/10 3,680 votes#2 - A Lot Dirtier Than That
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 9/10/2021
Wanting to do well on his first day with the LAPD, Amenadiel crosses paths with a racist detective from his past. Also, Lucifer tries to bond with Rory.
Director: Claudia Yarmy
Writer: Ildy Modrovich
7.5/10 5,270 votes#3 - Boo Normal
Season 3 Episode 25 - Aired 5/28/2018
Lucifer and the team investigate the murder of a child psychiatrist, while Ella thinks about a big childhood secret that she’s been hiding.
Director: Lisa Demaine
Writer: Jen Graham Imada
7.5/10 3,212 votes#4 - My Best Fiend's Wedding
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 9/10/2021
Just as Eve and Maze's wedding day arrives, Eve's ex, Adam — yes, that Adam — shows up hoping to reconcile. Later, Ella delivers some distressing news.
Director: Nathan Hope
Writer: Julia Fontana
7.6/10 5,336 votes#5 - Once Upon a Time
Season 3 Episode 26 - Aired 5/28/2018
Lucifer's dad creates an alternate dimension in which Lucifer now lives in a world where he not only has never met Chloe, but is granted the freedom of choice.
Director: Kevin Alejandro
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 5,776 votes#6 - Bloody Celestial Karaoke Jam
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 5/28/2021
It's a musical? Yep, it's a musical. Lucifer, Chloe and the gang sing and dance to a slew of popular tunes while investigating a referee's murder.
Director: Sherwin Shilati
Writer: Ildy Modrovich
7.6/10 3,234 votes#7 - Nothing Ever Changes Around Here
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 9/10/2021
Before Lucifer starts his new job, he and Chloe experience a magical night with a murderous end. Linda and Amenadiel host Maze and Eve for dinner.
Director: Kevin Alejandro
Writer: Mike Costa
7.6/10 3,001 votes#8 - Buckets of Baggage
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 9/10/2021
Desperate to be helpful, Lucifer assists an exasperated Carol investigate a drag queen's death. Ella and Chloe look into Carol’s mysterious background.
Director: Richard Speight Jr.
Writer: Jen Graham Imada
7.8/10 5,932 votes#9 - Sweet Kicks
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2016
After a shooting occurs at a fashion show and a young woman is killed, Lucifer becomes intrigued by the danger of the situation and begs Chloe to get in on the case. Meanwhile, when Maze admits to Amenadiel that she wants to go back to hell, he sets his sights on Dr. Linda.
Director: Tim Matheson
Writer: Sheri Elwood
7.8/10 4,457 votes#10 - The One with the Baby Carrot
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2017
After Lucifer removes his wings yet again, Linda becomes concerned that he is too focused on tracking down the Sinnerman and neglecting his own well-being. Tensions continue to rise between Lucifer and Chloe, but they realize they must put their differences aside to solve a case in which Lucifer takes a sudden interest. Once Detective Pierce's past is revealed though, everyone realizes that the Sinnerman is much more dangerous than they thought.
Director: Louis Shaw Milito
Writer: Joe Henderson
7.8/10 4,379 votes#11 - What Would Lucifer Do?
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2017
When a youth counselor is found murdered, Lucifer and Chloe venture into the world of high-end reform programs to find the killer. Meanwhile, Amenadiel adjusts his lifestyle in an attempt to help Lucifer, and Chloe questions Lt. Pierce's feelings towards her.
Director: Eagle Egilsson
Writer: Jason Ning
7.8/10 4,309 votes#12 - Chloe Does Lucifer
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2017
When a murder is connected to a celebrity dating app, Lucifer and Chloe question all they know about the world of social media in order to solve the case. Meanwhile, Ella tries to avoid Charlotte, and Amenadiel helps Linda deal with the death of her ex-husband.
Director: Louis Shaw Milito
Writer: Julia Fontana
7.8/10 4,481 votes#13 - Anything Pierce Can Do I Can Do Better
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 4/23/2018
When a prima ballerina is brutally murdered, Lucifer helps Chloe solve the case and attempts to keep her focus away from Pierce. Amenadiel begs Charlotte to help him with an important plan, and Maze remains devoted to a task from which Pierce asked her to back away. Then, Chloe confronts Lucifer about his meddling in her life, but as he's about to make a huge confession, he finds out something that changes everything.
Director: Jim Vickers
Writer: Alex Katsnelson
7.8/10 4,403 votes#14 - All Hands on Decker
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 4/30/2018
When Chloe takes some time off, Lucifer is forced to work with Dan on a murder case involving a dog show. Meanwhile, Charlotte and Maze have differing ideas for Chloe's party and after a wild night, Chloe rethinks a life-changing decision.
Director: Eduardo Sánchez
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 6,531 votes#15 - The Would-Be Prince of Darkness
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2016
When a 22-year-old future superstar quarterback wakes up to find a dead girl floating in his swimming pool, he turns to his friend, Lucifer, for help. Lucifer enlists Chloe to investigate the case, which leads to the world of big money sports and people who will literally kill to be number one.
Director: Louis Shaw Milito
Writer: Jason Ning, Jenn Kao
7.9/10 4,613 votes#16 - Sin-Eater
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2016
Lucifer and Chloe investigate a gruesome murder after a video of the crime surfaces on social media. When a second video appears, they realize they have a serial killer on their hands. Meanwhile, Lucifer’s mom returns as Charlotte Richards. Also, Amenadiel, struggling with his loss of power, has an appointment with Linda.
Director: Mairzee Almas
Writer: Alex Katsnelson
7.9/10 4,126 votes#17 - My Brother's Keeper
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/5/2018
When Chloe and Lucifer's investigation into the murder of a diamond thief points to one of Ella's brothers as the main suspect, Ella is driven to prove her brother's innocence and recruits an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, Linda is upset when Charlotte comes to her for help and Detective Pierce hashes out his issues with Amenadiel.
Director: Claudia Yarmy
Writer: Jason Ning, Joe Henderson
7.9/10 4,200 votes#18 - High School Poppycock
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/26/2018
When a best-selling novelist is murdered, Lucifer and Chloe discover that her books are based on real people from her past, and must infiltrate her high school reunion in order to catch her killer. Meanwhile, Amenadiel and Linda struggle with making their relationship public.
Director: Louis Shaw Milito
Writer: Jen Graham Imada
8.0/10 7,287 votes#19 - Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil.
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2016
When a movie star's son is killed after being chased by the paparazzi, Chloe takes a deep look into the case with a little help from Lucifer. Meanwhile, Maze and Amenadiel continue to encourage Lucifer to go back to hell.
Director: Nathan Hope
Writer: Joe Henderson
8.0/10 5,510 votes#20 - Et Tu, Doctor?
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/14/2016
When a therapist is murdered, Lucifer and Chloe enlist the help of Dr. Linda to look into possible suspects. Meanwhile, Malcolm confronts Chloe about the night he was shot, and Lucifer experiences his first bout of jealousy.
Director: Eagle Egilsson
Writer: Jenn Kao
8.0/10 4,116 votes#21 - Deceptive Little Parasite
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 5/8/2017
When it is discovered that the flaming sword is the only hope for the family returning home safely, the pressure is on for Lucifer to control what he has never been able to control before – his emotions – in order to ignite it. Meanwhile, Chloe wants to air some emotions of her own, but when a therapist and head of admissions at a prestigious private school turns up dead, the team must get to the bottom of it.
Director: Brad Tanenbaum
Writer: Mike Costa, Julia Fontana
8.0/10 4,349 votes#22 - Welcome Back, Charlotte Richards
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2017
When a food chemist is found dead, Lucifer and Chloe's investigation pits them against an unexpected face - criminal defense attorney Charlotte Richards. Everyone is caught off guard when they see her back in the precinct. As Lucifer tries to understand her return, he makes a shocking discovery that helps solve the case.
Director: Nathan Hope
Writer: Chris Rafferty
8.0/10 4,190 votes#23 - All About Her
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/2018
After Lt. Pierce's true identity is revealed, Lucifer tries to figure out his motives. In order to earn Chloe's assistance in his investigation of Pierce, Lucifer goes above and beyond to help her solve the murder of a professional surfer. Meanwhile, Amenadiel deals with a personal health issue.
Director: Tara Nicole Weyr
Writer: Alex Katsnelson
8.0/10 4,153 votes#24 - Infernal Guinea Pig
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 3/5/2018
When a murder investigation reveals the dark side of Hollywood, Chloe puts her life on the line to protect an innocent victim. Then, Lucifer comes up with a hell-raising scheme to help Cain, but when Amenadiel and Maze get involved, things don't quite go as planned.
Director: Eagle Egilsson
Writer: Jenn Kao, Julia Fontana
8.0/10 4,274 votes#25 - Let Pinhead Sing!
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 3/12/2018
When a superstar singer's life is threatened, the team is thrust into the world of big-ticket stadium shows, crazed fans and divas, giving Lucifer a run for his money. Meanwhile, Charlotte tries to help Linda and Maze repair their friendship.
Director: Alrick Riley
Writer: Sheri Elwood, Ildy Modrovich