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The Worst Episodes of Nashville

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Rayna Jaymes and Juliette Barnes face personal and professional challenges as they navigate their paths as artists and individuals. Surrounding them, and often complicating their lives, are their family, friends and, in some cases, lovers,

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Nashville Season 2 Episode 20 - Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad
    5.4/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad

    S2:E20

    Scarlett’s breakdown is driving everyone to point fingers at who might be responsible for her condition. Deacon is blaming Rayna for pushing her too fast, Rayna is blaming Juliette and for forcing her on stage and Beverly thinks Rayna is only interested in seeing her label succeed. It always feels like everyone has an axe to grind with Juliette so she turns to Avery, only to find him preoccupied with Scarlett. During her moment of weakness, she is driven right into the hands of her nemesis. Meanwhile, Layla tries to convince Will to join her in a reality show.

    Director:Mario Van Peebles
    Writers:Marcie Ulin, Meredith Lavender

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  2. Nashville Season 6 Episode 16 - Beyond the Sunset
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Beyond the Sunset

    S6:E16

    Deacon gets a chance to fulfill a lifelong dream. Juliette makes a crucial decision. Daphne preps for the final round. Alannah confronts Brad. Avery, Gunnar, and Will discuss their future.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writer:Jesse Zwick

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  3. Nashville Season 3 Episode 16 - I Can't Keep Away from You
    6.1/10(4 votes)

    #3 - I Can't Keep Away from You

    S3:E16

    Rayna tries to help Deacon, but her efforts backfire. Meanwhile, Scarlett prepares to open for Rascal Flatts, but her past problems make her fear performing again. Layla grows confused about her relationship with Jeff and Sadie winds up in danger.

    Director:Mike Listo
    Writer:Taylor Hamra

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  4. Nashville Season 5 Episode 1 - The Wayfaring Stranger
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #4 - The Wayfaring Stranger

    S5:E1

    Rayna and Deacon face a new normal with Maddie now back home and Highway 65 is struggling financially. The shocking news about Juliette creates a wave of emotions throughout Nashville and sets Rayna off on a journey of discovery.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Nashville Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.7/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    In the premiere episode, "Pilot," Rayna learns that her record label wants her to tour as the opening act for newcomer Juliette Barnes, and when she refuses, the stage is set for the ultimate power struggle for popularity. Complicating matters, Lamar's drive for power results in backing Teddy in a run for Mayor of Nashville, against Rayna's wishes.

    Director:R. J. Cutler
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Nashville Season 5 Episode 2 - Back in Baby's Arms
    6.7/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Back in Baby's Arms

    S5:E2

    Rayna approaches Deacon about making a concept album together, Scarlett can't trust Gunnar and Juliette seeks out her guardian angel.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:Callie Khouri

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  7. Nashville Season 6 Episode 9 - Pick Yourself Up
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Pick Yourself Up

    S6:E9

    After his collapse while performing at the late night show, Will recovers in the hospital and frets about his future. Brad gets a restraining order against Deacon, fueling conflict between Deacon and Jessie. The media get wind of Juliette’s extended stay in South America and begin harassing Avery about it. Maddie gets caught up in the fast lane lifestyle of Jonah Ford.

    Director:Jesse Zwick
    Writer:Jesse Zwick

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  8. Nashville Season 6 Episode 14 - For the Sake of the Song
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - For the Sake of the Song

    S6:E14

    Deacon and the girls grow worried when Gideon starts leaving the house. Juliette confronts Darius. Twig tries to keep Jonah's secret from Maddie. Brad's behavior is not limited to Alannah.

    Director:Michael Lohmann
    Writer:Scott Saccoccio

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  9. Nashville Season 1 Episode 2 - I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love with You)
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #9 - I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love with You)

    S1:E2

    Teddy's mayoral campaign is moving ahead and Rayna reluctantly endures an investigation that reveals some explosive family secrets. Meanwhile Coleman Carlisle is starting to lay down the groundwork for his campaign when he discovers Lamar is poised to go head to head with him... even if it means exposing his longtime friend; Juliette, who will stop at nothing when it comes to getting her hands on Deacon, sees him perform with Rayna at the Bluebird, and it's clear that not all feelings fade with time; and Scarlett is torn between pursuing her dream of songwriting with Gunnar and her commitment to Avery.

    Director:R. J. Cutler
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Nashville Season 4 Episode 21 - Maybe You'll Appreciate Me Someday
    6.9/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Maybe You'll Appreciate Me Someday

    S4:E21

    Rayna resorts to drastic measures when she learns that Maddie has crossed paths with a duplicitous figure from her past. Juliette must choose how to publicly reckon with the truth of Jeff Fordham’s death—a decision that directly affects Layla. Scarlett and Gunnar consider parting ways as bandmates, and Will finally decides to do what he should have done long ago—step up as the leader of a cause and a community.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writers:Marcie Ulin, Meredith Lavender

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  11. Nashville Season 1 Episode 4 - We Live in Two Different Worlds
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #11 - We Live in Two Different Worlds

    S1:E4

    Rayna and Teddy's relationship is tested when Rayna performs with Deacon at Teddy's campaign fundraiser and a woman from Teddy's past (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) shows up with a secret. Meanwhile, Juliette tries to burnish her image with an appearance on "Good Morning America" and is interviewed by Robin Roberts; Gunnar makes a connection with his publisher's assistant, Hailey; and Teddy and Coleman agree to take the moral high ground during the campaign -- but will it last?

    Director:Paul McCrane
    Writer:Todd Ellis Kessler

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  12. Nashville Season 2 Episode 8 - Hanky Panky Woman
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Hanky Panky Woman

    S2:E8

    Rayna joins Scarlett on the road for her first tour date with Luke Wheeler and is blindsided when Deacon confronts her about putting too much pressure on Scarlett too soon. Jeff goes to war against Rayna on control of the album she produced with Liam, and Juliette makes a decision about Charlie Wentworth. Gunnar struggles to write a song for a major artist, and gets help from Scarlett-sparking an idea for Rayna that could potentially be liberating for her and life-changing for Gunnar.

    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:David Gould

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  13. Nashville Season 2 Episode 12 - Just for What I Am
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Just for What I Am

    S2:E12

    Scarlett's career is on fire as she sings "Free" in concert with Zac Brown, but the demands of fame are burning her out. Rayna asks Deacon to help write a much-needed hit for her new album, and it's like old times--perhaps too much. Concert venues are dropping from Juliette's tour and Jeff, her label head, is furious, and Zoey is bruised by Gunnar's inattention when he gets an invitation to co-write from Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writers:Mollie Bickley St. John, Ben St. John

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  14. Nashville Season 3 Episode 6 - Nobody Said It Was Going to Be Easy
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Nobody Said It Was Going to Be Easy

    S3:E6

    A health scare sees Juliette asking Avery if he wants to be a part of the baby's life.

    Director:Thomas Carter
    Writer:Taylor Hamra

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  15. Nashville Season 4 Episode 19 - After You’ve Gone
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - After You’ve Gone

    S4:E19

    Rayna makes a last-ditch effort to protect her oldest daughter from the perils that befall young artists. Juliette reunites with her “Shenandoah Girl” co-star Noah West on the Oscar campaign trail, where she meets Kesha, who guest stars as herself. Elsewhere, Scarlett grows wary of Gunnar’s budding friendship with Autumn Chase; Layla fears falling into obscurity before her career even takes off; and Will suffers a devastating loss.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Debra Fordham

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  16. Nashville Season 5 Episode 13 - 'Til I Can Make It on My Own
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - 'Til I Can Make It on My Own

    S5:E13

    Juliette suffers a bout of anxiety about her upcoming first major performance after the plane crash. Bucky and Zach are at odds.

    Director:Michael Lohmann
    Writer:Scott Saccoccio

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  17. Nashville Season 5 Episode 14 - (Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - (Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I

    S5:E14

    Maddie and Clay get pulled over by a police officer. Juliette searches for a hit to relaunch her career. Damien George returns to Nashville with a grand plan for Scarlett.

    Director:John Carrafa
    Writer:Callie Khouri

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  18. Nashville Season 5 Episode 18 - The Night Before (Life Goes On)
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - The Night Before (Life Goes On)

    S5:E18

    Juliette continues to be plagued by her injuries and Avery gets a taste of independence. Scarlett and Gunnar shoot a national commercial. Deacon plays a benefit for charity.

    Director:Michael Goi
    Writer:Geoffrey Nauffts

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  19. Nashville Season 6 Episode 1 - New Strings
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - New Strings

    S6:E1

    After a public meltdown, Juliette seeks to change her life from an unlikely source. Scarlett and Maddie take a trip. Maddie meets Jonah Ford, a famous pop star. Scarlett struggles to find herself. Will coaches Gunnar. Deacon deals with loneliness.

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writer:Scott Saccoccio

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  20. Nashville Season 6 Episode 3 - Jump Then Fall
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Jump Then Fall

    S6:E3

    Daphne struggles with the idea of Deacon dating. Juliette introduces Avery to Darius. Maddie and Jonah record a song, but Maddie finds Jonah’s life a little too public. Will learns news about Zach and find ways to enhance his appearance.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:Savannah Dooley

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  21. Nashville Season 6 Episode 11 - No Place That Far
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - No Place That Far

    S6:E11

    Juliette discovers that Darius Enright’s Movement is not the happy utopia that it seemed to be. She demands to leave, but they won’t let her. The tension in the group too much to bear.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writer:Savannah Dooley

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  22. Nashville Season 6 Episode 12 - The House That Built Me
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - The House That Built Me

    S6:E12

    A visitor from the past comes into Deacon's life -- his father, a very unpleasant surprise. With Alannah out of the picture, the band flounders and the guys have to consider whether it's worth continuing.

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writer:Geoffrey Nauffts

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  23. Nashville Season 1 Episode 6 - You're Gonna Change (Or I'm Gonna Leave)
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #23 - You're Gonna Change (Or I'm Gonna Leave)

    S1:E6

    Rayna wants to change her sound and seeks out the help of a highly successful music producer, Liam McGuinnis; Juliette goes on a sham date with a squeaky-clean NFL quarterback as a PR move for her tarnished image; meanwhile, Lamar's plan to delay Coleman with a police traffic stop on his way to an important photo op for both candidates works too well, and Scarlett's relationship with Avery gets rocky.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writers:Marcie Ulin, Meredith Lavender

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  24. Nashville Season 1 Episode 15 - When You're Tired of Breaking Other Hearts
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #24 - When You're Tired of Breaking Other Hearts

    S1:E15

    Katie Couric guest stars as herself when Rayna appears on the "Katie" show, trying to set the record straight about her marriage and balancing her career with motherhood. Juliette attempts to take her album launch into her own hands but it backfires when she tweets out a surprise concert location. Maddie lies to Teddy about her whereabouts — with dangerous consequences — and Deacon is drawn to his dog’s pretty new veterinarian, Stacey. Meanwhile Avery tries to control his musical destiny by flouting Dominic and Marilyn, and things are awkward between Scarlett and Gunnar, as he continues to process his brother’s death.

    Director:Paul McCrane
    Writers:David Gould, Jason George

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  25. Nashville Season 1 Episode 17 - My Heart Would Know
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #25 - My Heart Would Know

    S1:E17

    A personal crisis in Nashville causes Rayna to leave the tour in New York City before her sold-out concert with Juliette, but for Juliette, the show must go on. Jolene stakes a claim on her sober counselor Dante as Juliette gets closer to him personally and professionally, and Deacon doesn't like the woman Juliette has become and tells her point-blank. Gunnar declares the next 24 hours a "Scarlett O'Connor party" to celebrate her success, and she brings Will along to join the fun. Meanwhile Avery becomes a roadie for Juliette, and secrets involving the men in Rayna's life see the light of day.

    Director:Sanaa Hamri
    Writer:Mollie Bickley St. John

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad" is the worst rated episode of "Nashville". It scored 5.4/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Mario Van Peebles and written by Marcie Ulin, Meredith Lavender, it aired on 4/30/2014. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Beyond the Sunset".