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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...
Genres:CrimeSci-Fi & Fantasy
Networks:FOXNetflix

Worst Episodes Summary

"It Never Ends Well for the Chicken" is the worst rated episode of "Lucifer". It scored 6.4/10 based on 5649 votes. Directed by Viet Nguyen and written by Aiyana White, it aired on 8/21/2020. This episode scored 0.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Lot Dirtier Than That".

  • It Never Ends Well for the Chicken
    6.4/105,649 votes
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    #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

  • A Lot Dirtier Than That
    7.2/103,723 votes
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    #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

  • Boo Normal
    7.5/105,312 votes
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    #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

  • Once Upon a Time
    7.5/105,379 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • My Best Fiend's Wedding
    7.5/103,258 votes
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    #5 - 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

  • Bloody Celestial Karaoke Jam
    7.6/105,843 votes
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    #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

  • Nothing Ever Changes Around Here
    7.6/103,277 votes
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    #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

  • Buckets of Baggage
    7.6/103,044 votes
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    #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

  • Sweet Kicks
    7.8/105,986 votes
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    #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

  • The One with the Baby Carrot
    7.8/104,498 votes
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    #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

  • What Would Lucifer Do?
    7.8/104,423 votes
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    #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

  • Chloe Does Lucifer
    7.8/104,354 votes
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    #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

  • Anything Pierce Can Do I Can Do Better
    7.8/104,520 votes
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    #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

  • All Hands on Decker
    7.8/104,442 votes
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    #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

  • The Would-Be Prince of Darkness
    7.9/106,593 votes
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    #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

  • Sin-Eater
    7.9/104,660 votes
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    #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

  • My Brother's Keeper
    7.9/104,166 votes
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    #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: Joe Henderson, Jason Ning

  • High School Poppycock
    7.9/104,239 votes
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    #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

  • Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil.
    8.0/107,353 votes
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    #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

  • Et Tu, Doctor?
    8.0/105,561 votes
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    #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

  • Deceptive Little Parasite
    8.0/104,161 votes
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    #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

  • Welcome Back, Charlotte Richards
    8.0/104,398 votes
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    #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

  • All About Her
    8.0/104,231 votes
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    #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

  • Infernal Guinea Pig
    8.0/104,192 votes
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    #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

  • Let Pinhead Sing!
    8.0/104,319 votes
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    #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