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The Worst Episodes of The Librarians

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The Worst Episodes of The Librarians

Frances O'Brian, Head Librarian, is having a hellish time of it. And for once it's not all of her making. Frances' mother, suffering from both...
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Librarians Season 2 Episode 6 - My Rock
    6.2/10(13 votes)

    #1 - My Rock

    S2:E6

    It's the day of the National Library Awards. Frances still can't believe that Nada is nominated for Librarian of the Year. But an opportunity arises for Frances to annihilate Nada's chance for the award.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  2. The Librarians Season 3 Episode 1 - Mother of Pearl
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Mother of Pearl

    S3:E1

    Head Librarian Frances O'Brien is having a hellish time of it. Not only must the library turn a profit in order to stay open, but Frances's detestable mother Pearl comes to live with her.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  3. The Librarians Season 1 Episode 1 - Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?

    S1:E1

    Highly-strung head librarian Frances O'Brien has to face her past when her ex-best friend applies for a job and her world is turned upside down.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  4. The Librarians Season 1 Episode 6 - And Nothing But the Truth
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #4 - And Nothing But the Truth

    S1:E6

    Frances is flushed with excitement over Book Week but not for long. The truth behind Dawn's accident is revealed and Frances and Christine are brought together in the most unlikely circumstance.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  5. The Librarians Season 1 Episode 4 - Unholy Matrimony
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Unholy Matrimony

    S1:E4

    Christine is preoccupied with trying to arrange an anniversary visit with her boyfriend Nikko in prison and neglects her School Holiday Boredom Busters program. Frances isn't happy.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  6. The Librarians Season 1 Episode 2 - Repeat Offender
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Repeat Offender

    S1:E2

    Jacinta McSweeney from the Premier's Department inspects Middleton Interactive Learning Centre as a possible venue for the launch of the Premier's Book Week.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  7. The Librarians Season 1 Episode 3 - 4 Kilos to Book Week
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #7 - 4 Kilos to Book Week

    S1:E3

    Frances is on a diet in preparation for Book Week and as result is even more stressed and anxious than usual.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  8. The Librarians Season 1 Episode 5 - Amnesty
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Amnesty

    S1:E5

    Frances' true feelings for Christine are revealed in the most unlikely circumstances.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  9. The Librarians Season 2 Episode 1 - Just Returned
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Just Returned

    S2:E1

    Frances O'Brien, devout Catholic and panic disorder sufferer, is back at the Middleton Interactive Learning Centre, but being head librarian of this outer suburban library is harder than ever.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  10. The Librarians Season 2 Episode 2 - This Little Piggy
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #10 - This Little Piggy

    S2:E2

    With the official library opening only a week away, Frances feverishly regains control of her domain as Adrian Green, a big wig from the Library Association, arrives to assess Christine.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  11. The Librarians Season 2 Episode 3 - Cut to the Quick
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Cut to the Quick

    S2:E3

    The day of the new library's official opening arrives and Frances is determined to use the occasion to re-stamp her authority. However during the day, events go from bad to worse for Frances.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  12. The Librarians Season 2 Episode 4 - Romeos and Juliets
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Romeos and Juliets

    S2:E4

    With Terry staying at his mum's house, Frances is tired and more irritable than usual. She's not sleeping, is drinking too much and is not able to concentrate at work.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  13. The Librarians Season 2 Episode 5 - Deliverance
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Deliverance

    S2:E5

    To her absolute shock and horror, Christine goes into labor a month early. With the labor ward full, she ends up in her worst nightmare - the birthing centre.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  14. The Librarians Season 3 Episode 5 - Kerching! Kerching!
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Kerching! Kerching!

    S3:E5

    Xavier Fisher pays an unexpected visit to the library to check on the fundraising activities, while Pearl moves back in with Frances.

    Director:Tony Martin
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  15. The Librarians Season 3 Episode 2 - Quid Pro Quo
    8.4/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Quid Pro Quo

    S3:E2

    Frances needs to sell Pearl's house fast in order to pay for Pearl's accommodation at Gentle Pines nursing home. Meanwhile Xavier Fisher threatens staff cuts at Middleton Interactive.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  16. The Librarians Season 3 Episode 3 - Tsukiji
    8.6/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Tsukiji

    S3:E3

    Frances meets Indigo the 'New Age' real estate agent who is going to sell Pearl's house and the mystery contents of the shipping container parked in Pearl's front yard are revealed.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  17. The Librarians Season 3 Episode 4 - Dark Before Dawn
    8.6/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Dark Before Dawn

    S3:E4

    Gentle Pines is hounding Frances for payment. If she can't pay up, Pearl will end up living with Frances at the O'Brien house. Meanwhile back at the library, Dawn hands in her resignation.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  18. The Librarians Season 3 Episode 6 - Milk, Not Cheese, Moon
    8.7/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Milk, Not Cheese, Moon

    S3:E6

    Frances and Christine are both caught trying to steal fundraising money, meanwhile Nada is visited by another potential suitor, the mysterious Jaffar Abassi.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  19. The Librarians Season 3 Episode 8 - The Power and the Passion
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #19 - The Power and the Passion

    S3:E8

    The fundraising thermometer has hit rock bottom and government bureaucrat Xavier Fisher orders immediate cutbacks. Frances is determined to make a stand and save her staff.

    Director:Tony Martin
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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  20. The Librarians Season 3 Episode 7 - Pearl of Wisdom
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Pearl of Wisdom

    S3:E7

    The library is a hub of activity for Senior Citizens Day. Frances is busy trying to find a replacement to take a tour group on a historical walk of Middleton when Terry arrives with Pearl.

    Director:Wayne Hope
    Writers:Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler

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Worst Episodes Summary

"My Rock" is the worst rated episode of "The Librarians". It scored 6.2/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Wayne Hope and written by Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler, it aired on 9/9/2009. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Mother of Pearl".