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The Worst Episodes of The Spectacular Spider-Man

Every episode of The Spectacular Spider-Man ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Spectacular Spider-Man!

Having spent the summer engaging common criminals with his new-found powers, not so typical 16-year-old Peter Parker must conceal his secret identity and battle super-villains in the real world as he enters his junior year of high school.

Genres:Action & AdventureAnimationKidsFamily

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "The Spectacular Spider-Man" is "Survival of the Fittest", rated 8/10 from 2292 user votes. It was directed by Victor Cook and written by Greg Weisman. "Survival of the Fittest" aired on 3/8/2008 and is rated 0.2 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Interactions".

  • Survival of the Fittest
    8.0/10 2,292 votes

    #1 - Survival of the Fittest

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/2008

    While being pursued by the Enforcers, Spider-Man has to protect Norman Osborn from the vengeful supervillain Vulture.

    Director: Victor Cook

    Writer: Greg Weisman

  • Interactions
    8.2/10 2,222 votes

    #2 - Interactions

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/8/2008

    When a lab accident transforms Max Dillon into supervillain Electro, he demands that Dr. Martha Connors find a cure as Spider-Man works to stop him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Market Forces
    8.3/10 2,067 votes

    #3 - Market Forces

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/22/2008

    Following orders from Kingpin, Hammerhead hires Montana to steal a high-tech suit and, as the Shocker, destroy Spider-Man.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Destructive Testing
    8.3/10 1,986 votes

    #4 - Destructive Testing

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/22/2009

    Both Liz Allan and Gwen like Peter. Whom should he pursue? Meanwhile, Kraven the Hunter has come to New York City to make Spider-Man his prey.

    Director: Kevin Altieri

    Writer: N/A

  • Competition
    8.4/10 2,108 votes

    #5 - Competition

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/29/2008

    As Peter Parker and Harry Osborn try out for the football team, Spider-Man must face convict Flint Marko, newly transformed into the Sandman in order to destroy Spider-Man.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blueprints
    8.4/10 2,003 votes

    #6 - Blueprints

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/22/2009

    Peter's "to do" list includes talking to Gwen Stacy about their first kiss. But before he gets a chance, Spider-Man has a run-in with Mysterio.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Probable Cause
    8.4/10 1,941 votes

    #7 - Probable Cause

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 10/14/2009

    Some days, Peter just can't win -- especially when he ends up on a Midtown High police car ride... and as Spider-Man, he isn't faring any better.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Growing Pains
    8.5/10 1,962 votes

    #8 - Growing Pains

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/20/2009

    After alien spores infect John Jameson -- increasing his size, strength and mass -- his dad persuades him to become a superhero to capture Spider-Man.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Accomplices
    8.5/10 1,955 votes

    #9 - Accomplices

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/7/2009

    A gang war looms as Silver Sable, Hammerhead and Doctor Octopus vie for a prize that could change the balance of power in New York City's underworld.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Subtext
    8.5/10 1,946 votes

    #10 - Subtext

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 11/4/2009

    When the Green Goblin blackmails Liz's brother Mark into doing his bidding, neither Liz, Mary Jane nor Spider-Man may be able to save him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Invisible Hand
    8.7/10 2,044 votes

    #11 - The Invisible Hand

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/12/2008

    As Otto creates the Rhino as a new distraction for Spider-Man, Peter takes Aunt May's advice and asks Mary Jane Watson to the high school prom.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Reaction
    8.7/10 2,068 votes

    #12 - Reaction

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/3/2008

    When the Green Goblin fuses Otto's robotic arms to his body, the newly created Doctor Octopus must find a new power source as Spider-Man pursues him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Persona
    8.7/10 2,047 votes

    #13 - Persona

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/17/2008

    Disguised as Spider-Man, the Chameleon embarks on a crime spree that can only be stopped by Spidey and the Black Cat -- together.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Reinforcement
    8.7/10 1,985 votes

    #14 - Reinforcement

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/29/2009

    As Christmas approaches, the Sinister Six reconstitutes with Sandman, Rhino, Vulture, Electro and new members Mysterio and Kraven.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Natural Selection
    8.8/10 2,150 votes

    #15 - Natural Selection

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/15/2008

    When. Dr. Curt Connors' attempt to regenerate a new arm accidentally transforms him into the Lizard, Peter, Martha, Eddie and Gwen search for a cure.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Catalysts
    8.9/10 2,047 votes

    #16 - Catalysts

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/26/2008

    Peter and Mary Jane are a hit at the Fall Formal. Meanwhile, the Green Goblin's attack on Fisk Industries requires Spider-Man's intervention.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Shear Strength
    8.9/10 2,028 votes

    #17 - Shear Strength

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/6/2009

    With the Master Planner and his henchmen planning to take over the world, a highly motivated Spider-Man takes the fight to the Planner's secret lair.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • First Steps
    8.9/10 1,975 votes

    #18 - First Steps

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/13/2009

    Amazingly, Peter is invited to Flash Thompson's birthday bash. Meanwhile, Spider-Man has to party with Sandman, who's looking to make his big score.

    Director: Kevin Altieri

    Writer: N/A

  • Opening Night
    8.9/10 1,961 votes

    #19 - Opening Night

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 11/18/2009

    To test a new Ryker's security cell, Spider-Man volunteers to try to escape. But the Green Goblin traps him inside amid a sea of felons he put away.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Uncertainty Principle
    9.0/10 2,097 votes

    #20 - The Uncertainty Principle

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/10/2008

    Spider-Man faces off against the Green Goblin and Tombstone. Elsewhere, Col. John Jameson attempts to land a damaged space shuttle.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Group Therapy
    9.2/10 2,084 votes

    #21 - Group Therapy

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/31/2008

    When the Sinister Six escape from prison with plans to take down Spider-Man, they nearly succeed. But Peter wakes up with no memory of the battle.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gangland
    9.2/10 2,060 votes

    #22 - Gangland

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/21/2009

    On Valentine's Day, Tombstone, Doctor Octopus and Silvermane call a summit that erupts into a gang war -- one that only Spider-Man can stop.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Identity Crisis
    9.3/10 1,994 votes

    #23 - Identity Crisis

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/27/2009

    Peter and his loved ones become vulnerable to all of Spider-Man's enemies when Venom exposes Peter's secret identity.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Intervention
    9.4/10 2,300 votes

    #24 - Intervention

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/7/2008

    As he struggles with the alien symbiote, Spider-Man's origins are revealed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nature vs. Nurture
    9.4/10 2,408 votes

    #25 - Nature vs. Nurture

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/14/2008

    Venom -- the merged entity consisting of Eddie Brock and the symbiote -- attacks Spider-Man through the people he loves most.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A