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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!

Worst episode
S1E1 Survival of the Fittest
8.03,796 votes
Best episode
S1E13 Nature vs. Nurture
9.52,736 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.8avg
Binge time
9h 32m
26 episodes

Seasons2

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 1 - Survival of the Fittest
    8.0/10(3796 votes)
    S1:E1

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

    Director:Victor Cook

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  2. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 2 - Interactions
    8.2/10(2630 votes)
    S1:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 4 - Market Forces
    8.2/10(2486 votes)
    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 2 - Destructive Testing
    8.2/10(2288 votes)
    S2:E2

    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:Unknown

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  5. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 5 - Competition
    8.3/10(2468 votes)
    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 1 - Blueprints
    8.3/10(2317 votes)
    S2:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 9 - Probable Cause
    8.3/10(2220 votes)
    S2:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 11 - Subtext
    8.4/10(2229 votes)
    S2:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 6 - Growing Pains
    8.5/10(2260 votes)
    S2:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 8 - Accomplices
    8.5/10(2239 votes)
    S2:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 8 - Reaction
    8.6/10(2430 votes)
    S1:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 10 - Persona
    8.7/10(2462 votes)
    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 6 - The Invisible Hand
    8.7/10(2457 votes)
    S1:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 3 - Reinforcement
    8.7/10(2296 votes)
    S2:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 3 - Natural Selection
    8.8/10(2613 votes)
    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 12 - Opening Night
    8.9/10(2259 votes)
    S2:E12

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 5 - First Steps
    8.9/10(2293 votes)
    S2:E5

    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:Unknown

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  19. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 4 - Shear Strength
    9.0/10(2334 votes)
    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 7 - Catalysts
    9.0/10(2474 votes)
    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 9 - The Uncertainty Principle
    9.0/10(2480 votes)
    S1:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 10 - Gangland
    9.2/10(2361 votes)
    S2:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 7 - Identity Crisis
    9.3/10(2372 votes)
    S2:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 11 - Group Therapy
    9.3/10(2547 votes)
    S1:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 13 - Final Curtain
    9.4/10(2480 votes)
    S2:E13

    When Peter breaks up with Liz to be with Gwen, nothing goes as planned. Likewise for Spider-Man, who finally unmasks the Green Goblin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  26. The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 12 - Intervention
    9.4/10(2735 votes)
    S1:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Survival of the Fittest" is the worst rated episode of The Spectacular Spider-Man. It scored 8.0/10 from 3,796 votes. Directed by Victor Cook and written by Greg Weisman, it aired on March 8, 2008. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Interactions".

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