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The Worst Episodes of Nashville

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...

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  1. Background image for Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad
    6.5/10(4 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Hanky Panky Woman
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Just for What I Am
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Pick Yourself Up
    7.1/10(126 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for We Live in Two Different Worlds
    7.3/10(344 votes)

    #5 - 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?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Move It on Over
    7.3/10(301 votes)

    #6 - Move It on Over

    S1:E5

    Rayna thinks about moving on when Deacon sets boundaries in their relationship; as Juliette struggles with her mother's addictions, Deacon is reminded of difficult moments in his past; tension between Gunnar and Avery puts pressure on Scarlet.

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for I Fall to Pieces
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - I Fall to Pieces

    S2:E1

    After the crash, Rayna is in a coma and Deacon is left to wait on his pending jail sentence. Teddy is still shell-shocked about Peggy's pregnancy and struggles to understand where he belongs... Is it by Rayna's side with his daughters? Meanwhile, Maddie grapples with the revelation that Deacon is her father and, feeling alone, turns to Juliette, unwittingly revealing the details of what happened before the traumatic crash. And Gunnar and Scarlett's relationship becomes even more complicated after the proposal, so they turn to their friends, Will and Zoey, for support.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Jump Then Fall
    7.3/10(135 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for That's My Story
    7.3/10(126 votes)

    #9 - That's My Story

    S6:E4

    Darius helps Juliette unlock a dark truth about her past; Daphne and Jake bond over each other's dislike of their parents dating; Scarlett volunteers at an equine therapy ranch; Gunnar, Will and Avery struggle to find their sound.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for No Place That Far
    7.3/10(126 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for The House That Built Me
    7.3/10(120 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Someday You'll Call My Name
    7.4/10(346 votes)

    #12 - Someday You'll Call My Name

    S1:E3

    Rayna learns her family is facing financial ruin; Juliette asks Deacon to write and tour with her exclusively; Juliette's mother re-enters her life.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for When You're Tired of Breaking Other Hearts
    7.4/10(254 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
  15. Background image for Hurricane
    7.4/10(165 votes)

    #14 - Hurricane

    S5:E7

    Rayna and Deacon struggle to write their album. Maddie and Daphne create a disturbance at home. Damien apologizes to Scarlett. Scarlett and Gunnar question their relationship.

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    7.4/10(131 votes)

    #15 - (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.

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  17. Background image for New Strings
    7.4/10(147 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Second Chances
    7.4/10(132 votes)

    #17 - Second Chances

    S6:E2

    Deacon goes on a date with a familiar face. Juliette dives into a self-help movement. Will and Gunnar invite Avery to perform with them. Scarlett is reminded how her career as had a positive influence on fans. Daphne reaches out to Jake.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Can't Help but Wonder Where I'm Bound
    7.4/10(125 votes)

    #18 - Can't Help but Wonder Where I'm Bound

    S6:E7

    Daphne and Jake perform at school. Deacon and Jessie run into Brad. Alannah’s stage presence grows, creating a division in the band. Gunnar questions his relationship with Alannah. Maddie joins Jonah in Miami, bonds with Twig. Avery visits Juliette.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Two Sparrows In A Hurricane
    7.4/10(121 votes)

    #19 - Two Sparrows In A Hurricane

    S6:E10

    As Brad's country music singing competition begins, he and a singing coach instantly recognize Daphne as a star in the making. Meanwhile, Avery's relationship with Alannah deepens.

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Pilot
    7.5/10(549 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    Director:R. J. Cutler
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love with You)
    7.5/10(398 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Where He Leads Me
    7.5/10(294 votes)

    #22 - Where He Leads Me

    S1:E8

    Rayna needs to take a look at what’s really important to her after hearing Teddy’s side of the story about Peggy; Juliette feels a sense of belonging with Sean’s family that she has never experienced before; Gunnar risks his partnership with Scarlett when he confesses his feelings; and music producer Dominic Wells invites Avery to Atlanta to work together while Deacon gets an amazing offer to tour -- but both opportunities come with a price.

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  24. Background image for My Heart Would Know
    7.5/10(261 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    Director:Sanaa Hamri
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for That's Me Without You
    7.5/10(214 votes)

    #24 - That's Me Without You

    S3:E1

    Rayna has to choose between two men and two directions her life might take.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for How Far Down Can I Go
    7.5/10(207 votes)

    #25 - How Far Down Can I Go

    S3:E2

    Rayna attempts to use some new publicity opportunities to promote her album and the record label.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad" is the worst rated episode of "Nashville". It scored 6.5/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/30/2014. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hanky Panky Woman".