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The Worst Episodes of The Bold Type

A glimpse into the outrageous lives of Jane, Kat and Sutton, who are working at the nation's top women's magazine, Scarlet, while navigating their careers,...

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  1. Background image for Trust Fall
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    #1 - Trust Fall

    S5:E1

    Jane races to finish a high-risk expose that could have repercussions for Jacqueline. Sutton has a chance to shine at a Scarlet retreat if she can regain her focus. And Kat wants to stay true to herself while making a big decision.

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    #2 - The Crossover

    S5:E2

    All eyes are on Jane as she and Jacqueline combat a public inconsistency in her latest story. Kat runs into an old friend, sparking a new idea. Alex uses his podcast to make a statement. Sutton gets a career win but a personal blow.

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    #3 - Rolling into the Future

    S5:E3

    Jane faces unexpected performance reviews that shake her confidence in The Failing Feminist. Sutton’s attempts to move on from her divorce are thwarted by other’s opinions, and Kat reunites with Adena, who has a secret.

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    #4 - Day Trippers

    S5:E4

    Jane, Kat and Sutton, all overwhelmed with monumental work decisions, seek clarity in an unorthodox way.

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  5. Background image for Don't Turn Away
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    #5 - Don't Turn Away

    S5:E5

    Kat struggles to get a movement off the ground and is faced with a life-changing opportunity. Sutton gets an unexpected call that threatens the progress she’s made at therapy, and Jane is faced with her biggest challenge ever at Scarlet.

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    #6 - I Expect You to Have Adventures

    S5:E6

    After a season of big changes and hard decisions, the future looks bright for the women of “The Bold Type” … but it’s always full of surprises. Jane, Kat and Sutton each face huge choices and evaluate their own paths.

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  8. Background image for Pilot
    4.1/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Newly promoted writer Jane is unsettled when Jacqueline assigns her a big story – writing about why her ex broke up with her. Kat chases a story about outspoken photographer Adena, but is confused by her strong connection to the woman. Meanwhile, Sutton tries not to feel left behind by her best friends as she still toils in the assistant ranks. But she shocks them when they uncover a major secret Sutton has been keeping – her scandalous affair with lusted-after Scarlet magazine lawyer Richard.

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    Director:Gary Fleder
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    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Betsy

    S2:E7

    When Jane discovers that Sutton has been hiding a gun in the apartment, the girls realize they have polar opposite views on the subject. Meanwhile, Adena shocks Kat with her latest suggestion.

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  10. Background image for The Scarlet Letter
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #9 - The Scarlet Letter

    S2:E3

    Sutton is in an awkward position when she is put in charge of hiring a photographer for an accessories shoot, and Kat asks her to hire Adena. Jane follows around a cute and altruistic doctor named Ben for her latest article. Scarlet’s newest board member, Cleo, causes Jacqueline to defend her role at the magazine.

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  11. Background image for Not Far from the Tree
    6.4/10(198 votes)

    #10 - Not Far from the Tree

    S4:E16

    Sutton visits her hometown, but falls into a familiar pattern while there. Jane finds a big story, but it could have serious ramifications for Jacqueline. Kat is reluctant to share her new romance with Jane and Sutton.

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    7.0/10(162 votes)

    #11 - Marathon

    S4:E3

    Kat goes out of her way to help a transgender runner get into the New York City Marathon, while Jane and Ryan try a different kind of marathon to rebuild their relationship. Sutton starts to feel she’s going backward in her career and looks for a way to improve her value to Scarlet. Jacqueline’s new situation at work leads to tension with her husband.

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  13. Background image for Three Girls in a Tub
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Three Girls in a Tub

    S1:E7

    Richard is determined to get to know Sutton’s friends outside of the office and invites the girls to dinner, but things don’t quite go as planned. Sutton attempts to network with a new social circle by attending a high tea. While on a date with someone else, Jane comes to a realization about Pinstripe; and Jacqueline is forced to intervene when Kat’s new staffer keeps damaging Scarlet’s social media presence.

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  14. Background image for Babes in Toyland
    7.3/10(154 votes)

    #13 - Babes in Toyland

    S4:E4

    Jane volunteers to write a story about a sex club in hopes of proving she is ready for the next step in her career. Kat’s latest crusade to save a female-oriented sex toy company could lead her to begin dating again, while Sutton has doubts about how to kick off her plan to get promoted. Meanwhile, Alex struggles with his new platform at Scarlet.

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #14 - The Breast Issue

    S1:E6

    In promoting Scarlet’s breast health awareness campaign, Kat tries to be bold with her message, but is left wondering whether her competitive nature is hurting her cause. Jane confronts past issues and current anxieties when she is tasked with writing a controversial piece about BRCA gene testing. Sutton is determined to excel at her tasks at hand, but when things fall apart, it’s Alex who rushes to her rescue.

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  16. Background image for Tearing Down the Donut Wall
    7.4/10(142 votes)

    #15 - Tearing Down the Donut Wall

    S4:E5

    Jane’s in-depth look at millennial weddings comes to a screeching halt when she uncovers a secret about Jacqueline. Overwhelmed by her current assignment and against uniforms of all kinds, Sutton decides to focus her energy on helping Carly take on her school uniform policy, without running it by Oliver. Meanwhile, Kat thinks she can handle uncomplicated dating, only to find it’s more complicated than she thought.

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    7.4/10(133 votes)

    #16 - Stardust

    S4:E8

    Jane is overjoyed when her brother Evan comes to town, and she introduces him to Ryan. Adena turns to Kat for help in dealing with RJ, which causes more trouble between Kat and the board. Richard returns from San Francisco, allowing him and Sutton to dive into wedding plans.

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  18. Background image for We'll Always Have Paris
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - We'll Always Have Paris

    S2:E10

    Sutton’s professional dreams come true when she jets off to Paris for Fashion Week, but while there she gains a new perspective on her situation. Jane moves forward with her fertility plan until she learns surprising news about her options and is faced with Ben and Pinstripe’s different solutions. Kat faces pressure from Jacqueline to make their Paris party a success while attempting to reset her relationship with Adena.

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    7.5/10(130 votes)

    #18 - The Space Between

    S4:E7

    Kat and Adena need to work together on a Scarlet project, which becomes tense when Adena learns about Kat’s recent romantic relationships. Sutton earns her first solo styling gig, hoping it leads to being a fashion influencer. Jane makes a decision about her health concerning her BRCA-1 status.

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    7.5/10(121 votes)

    #19 - Snow Day

    S4:E12

    A blizzard hits New York City, and Kat is trapped at her new job with her nemesis. Sutton struggles to balance her career and relationship. Jane tries to emulate Jacqueline's leadership with her new staff. Oliver comes face to face with his ex.

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  21. Background image for The New Normal
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - The New Normal

    S3:E1

    Scarlet Magazine brings in Patrick Duchand to run the digital branch, effectively knocking Jacqueline down to only running the print magazine. Meanwhile, Jane has picked her guy, but is frustrated that a man is put in charge of a women’s magazine. Kat struggles to keep up happy appearances on social media and as a speaker at the Scarlet Summit, while secretly suffering heartache, and Sutton and Richard enjoy their romance in the limelight and discuss moving in together.

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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Plus It Up

    S3:E2

    Jane begins her fertility treatments in preparation for freezing her eggs and is assigned an article to write about her experience, but with a very personal twist. Kat learns that a prominent lesbian bar is being closed down and replaced with condos and decides to throw a Queer Prom to fundraise its rescue. Sutton moves in with Richard but struggles to accept his help when Oliver’s mysterious absences force her to put in more hours at work.

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  23. Background image for Stroke of Genius
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Stroke of Genius

    S3:E3

    With Jane’s egg extraction on the horizon, she and her boyfriend can’t wait to have sex again and she challenges herself to be less “vanilla” and more “rocky road” in the bedroom. Alex examines his dating life in a piece for Scarlet digital when he realizes he was the subject behind a #MeToo story. Fed up after realizing that her councilman doesn’t have his city’s best interests at heart, Kat decides to channel her passion by volunteering for his opposition. Sutton considers a career shift into fashion design but debates how to break the news to Oliver.

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    Director:Jamie Travis
    Writer:Neel Shah
  24. Background image for The Deep End
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - The Deep End

    S3:E4

    Jane stumbles on the scoop of a lifetime, but Jacqueline turns down the pitch when her impending 10th-anniversary gala and continued power-struggles with Patrick force her to contemplate her future with Scarlet. Sutton preps a design seminar application for Oliver’s recommendation, but he remains distracted by things in his personal life. Kat decides to run for City Council but reconsiders when she learns what the opposition might spin about her past.

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  25. Background image for Technical Difficulties
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Technical Difficulties

    S3:E5

    Scarlet falls prey to a data hack, halting production of the dotcom and magazine and Jane and Jacqueline fear their investigation could be compromised as a result. Pressures escalate when Sutton and Richard host a dinner party. Meanwhile, Kat opens up to Tia as they begin her campaign.

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  26. Background image for #TBT
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #25 - #TBT

    S3:E6

    The Scarlet email hack brings up memories of the trio’s first meeting four years ago, reminding them that together they can overcome anything.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Trust Fall" is the worst rated episode of "The Bold Type". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Jill Carter and written by Wendy Straker Hauser, Sascha Rothchild, Andrew Steier, it aired on 5/26/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Crossover".