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The Worst Episodes of Samurai Jack

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A great warrior is displaced to the distant future by the evil shape-shifting wizard Aku. The world has become a bleak place under the rule of Aku, segregated into fantastic tribes and ruled by Aku's

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 3 - XXVIII
    6.6/10(769 votes)

    #1 - XXVIII

    S3:E3

    When a man's daughter is kidnapped by Aku's Children, Jack must infiltrate a rave to stop the musical brainwashing.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers
    Writers:Chris Mitchell, Erik Wiese

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  2. Samurai Jack Season 2 Episode 8 - XXI
    6.7/10(800 votes)

    #2 - XXI

    S2:E8

    When a flatulent dragon begins stinking out an entire village. Jack slays the beast and ventures inside it to cure to source of its bellyache.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Robert Alvarez
    Writers:Chris Reccardi, Aaron Springer

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  3. Samurai Jack Season 1 Episode 6 - V
    6.8/10(1172 votes)

    #3 - V

    S1:E6

    When Jack mistakenly destroys a group of scientists' chance to escape Aku, he and the scientists join forces to try and fix the problem, hopefully returning Jack home as well.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Rob Renzetti
    Writers:Charlie Bean, Carey Yost

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  4. Samurai Jack Season 1 Episode 7 - IX
    6.8/10(1581 votes)

    #4 - IX

    S1:E7

    Jack has an underwater adventure with a jelly-whale and sea monkeys while hunting foran ancient time portal.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Rob Renzetti
    Writers:Chris Reccardi, Charlie Bean

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  5. Samurai Jack Season 1 Episode 13 - XIII
    6.8/10(1038 votes)

    #5 - XIII

    S1:E13

    Aku tells fairy tales to the children to try and win them over to his side instead of Jack's.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Rob Renzetti
    Writers:Chris Mitchell, Carey Yost

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  6. Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 1 - XXVII
    6.8/10(773 votes)

    #6 - XXVII

    S3:E1

    Jack is turned into a chicken by a cranky wizard. While he tries to fix this, he gets caught by a "handler" and becomes a prize-winning Creature Combat fighter.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Robert Alvarez
    Writer:Chris Reccardi

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  7. Samurai Jack Season 5 Episode 8 - XCIX
    6.8/10(1297 votes)

    #7 - XCIX

    S5:E8

    The burgeoning relationship between Jack and Ashi takes a turn after they are hunted by one of the galaxy's deadliest creatures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 4 - XXIX
    6.9/10(939 votes)

    #8 - XXIX

    S3:E4

    Jack boards a train to his next destination only to be attacked by a couple of arguing bounty hunters.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Robert Alvarez
    Writers:Paul Rudish, Charlie Bean

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  9. Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 5 - XXXI
    6.9/10(810 votes)

    #9 - XXXI

    S3:E5

    Jack must read hieroglyphics, solve riddles and assemble a sacred scarab to call upon Ra for help in fighting evil ancient Egyptian shadow warriors.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Chris Savino
    Writers:Bryan Andrews, Brian Larsen

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  10. Samurai Jack Season 2 Episode 11 - XXIV
    7.0/10(809 votes)

    #10 - XXIV

    S2:E11

    When Jack has his sword and clothing stolen, he must give chase to a white rabbit who took them while trying to maintain his modesty.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers, Robert Alvarez
    Writers:Chris Reccardi, Aaron Springer

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  11. Samurai Jack Season 1 Episode 9 - VIII
    7.1/10(1038 votes)

    #11 - VIII

    S1:E9

    Jack meets up with Mad Jack and must battle his darker self.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers
    Writers:Chris Mitchell, Carey Yost

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  12. Samurai Jack Season 1 Episode 12 - XII
    7.1/10(1022 votes)

    #12 - XII

    S1:E12

    Jack hooks up with some Chicago gangsters to try and get close to Aku.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers
    Writer:Chris Reccardi

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  13. Samurai Jack Season 2 Episode 2 - XV
    7.1/10(877 votes)

    #13 - XV

    S2:E2

    Three short stories: Jack vs. the Worm: Jack confronts a two-headed riddling serpent who will grant him his wish if he can answer their questions; The Metal-Eaters: Jack confronts a family that feed on metal and eat Jack's sword; Jack, the Gargoyle and the Fairy: Jack tries to rescue a wish-granting fairy from a gargoyle so that she may grant his wish to return home.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Rob Renzetti
    Writers:Chris Mitchell, Erik Wiese

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  14. Samurai Jack Season 2 Episode 3 - XVI
    7.1/10(875 votes)

    #14 - XVI

    S2:E3

    Jack is kidnapped and placed in a chain gang of warriors chosen to battle in front of a coliseum audience against the Dome of Doom's Champions.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers
    Writer:Chris Reccardi

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  15. Samurai Jack Season 2 Episode 5 - XVIII
    7.1/10(948 votes)

    #15 - XVIII

    S2:E5

    Jack goes from destroyed village to another looking for those responsible, only to find the destruction was commissioned by Aku.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Rob Renzetti
    Writers:Bryan Andrews, Brian Larsen

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  16. Samurai Jack Season 2 Episode 7 - XX
    7.1/10(848 votes)

    #16 - XX

    S2:E7

    Jack travels vertically up a mountain with three monks to witness the magic of the mountain only to have the power of the mountain save his very life.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Rob Renzetti
    Writer:Charlie Bean

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  17. Samurai Jack Season 2 Episode 10 - XXIII
    7.1/10(820 votes)

    #17 - XXIII

    S2:E10

    Aku sends out Demongo, the soul collector, to destroy Jack. Now Jack must fight all the mighty warrior souls that Demongo has collected.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers
    Writer:Mark Andrews

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  18. Samurai Jack Season 2 Episode 13 - XXVI
    7.1/10(782 votes)

    #18 - XXVI

    S2:E13

    When a band of bikes mow over Jack's sandals, he goes on a hunt for the perfect footwear.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers, Robert Alvarez
    Writers:Paul Rudish, Charlie Bean

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  19. Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 2 - XXX
    7.1/10(821 votes)

    #19 - XXX

    S3:E2

    Aku leads Jack to a graveyard where the dead begin to rise. An evil spirit takes over Jack's sword, leading Jack to defend himself against his own weapon. When Aku gets hold of the sword, Jack fears he's finally met his end.

    Director:Genndy Tartakovsky
    Writers:Bryan Andrews, Brian Larsen

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  20. Samurai Jack Season 1 Episode 4 - IV
    7.2/10(1256 votes)

    #20 - IV

    S1:E4

    Jack helps free the Woolies from the tyrannical Chritchellites.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers
    Writers:Chris Mitchell, Chris Reccardi

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  21. Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 7 - XXXIII
    7.2/10(722 votes)

    #21 - XXXIII

    S3:E7

    An over-friendly creature begins following Jack, messing up Jack's every move along his quest.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers
    Writer:Chris Reccardi

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  22. Samurai Jack Season 5 Episode 6 - XCVII
    7.2/10(1342 votes)

    #22 - XCVII

    S5:E6

    Ashi's search for Samurai Jack helps her to see his effect on the world after encountering numerous people and places where he has changed things for the better

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Samurai Jack Season 2 Episode 1 - XIV
    7.3/10(983 votes)

    #23 - XIV

    S2:E1

    Jack comes upon a monkey-man and agrees to train his tribe in the ways of defending themselves if the monkey-man teaches him how to "jump good".

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers
    Writers:Bryan Andrews, Brian Larsen

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  24. Samurai Jack Season 1 Episode 8 - X
    7.4/10(1165 votes)

    #24 - X

    S1:E8

    Jack goes through a cave full of challenges only to find an old warrior longing to reach Valhalla.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Robert Alvarez
    Writer:Mike Manley

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  25. Samurai Jack Season 2 Episode 6 - XIX
    7.4/10(922 votes)

    #25 - XIX

    S2:E6

    Jack comes upon ruins of a village and realizes it is his home. He then reflects on the past when he was a young boy.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Rob Renzetti
    Writers:Bryan Andrews, Brian Larsen

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Worst Episodes Summary

"XXVIII" is the worst rated episode of "Samurai Jack". It scored 6.6/10 based on 769 votes. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers and written by Chris Mitchell, Erik Wiese, it aired on 11/1/2002. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "XXI".