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15. Orphan 55 from Doctor Who
The episode starts with a familiar setup, a vacation gone wrong, but quickly slips into messy storytelling and forgettable characters. By the time the blunt climate change message hits at the end, it feels less like Doctor Who and more like a lecture. | © BBC
14. The Divide from Avatar the Last Airbender
Widely seen as the show's weakest episode, even by the creators, The Divide doesn’t add much to the story or characters. The humor is just okay, the message feels recycled, and overall, it plays more like filler than anything meaningful. | © Nickelodeon Network
13. Dulcinea from The Expanse
As the pilot episode, Dulcinea had a lot riding on it, but it didn't exactly hook viewers out of the gate. With a slow pace and a generic feel, it gave the wrong impression of a show that would eventually become one of sci-fi’s best. | © Syfy
12. Ninety Miles Away from The West Wing
This episode ditches the usual D.C. drama for a slow-moving side trip to Cuba that barely involves the main cast. With Leo suddenly on a solo mission and the tone feeling completely off, it just didn’t feel like The West Wing at all. | © Warner Bros. Television
11. A Hit Is a Hit from The Sopranos
Instead of mob tension or therapy sessions, this episode takes a strange detour into the music business and country club culture. It’s not unwatchable, but it feels more like filler than the layered storytelling fans expect from The Sopranos. | © HBO
10. Empty Nest from The Golden Girls
Instead of the usual sharp banter between Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia, this episode hands the spotlight to a random family next door. It plays more like a failed backdoor pilot than a proper Golden Girls episode, and fans were quick to notice. | © NBC
9. The One with the Sharks from Friends
Monica thinking Chandler is into sharks was already a stretch, but the fact that he just goes along with it made things even weirder. Add in Ross acting like a teenager around his ex, and the whole episode feels more awkward than funny. | © Warner Bros. Television
8. Rickdependence Spray from Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty has pulled off plenty of weird ideas, but this episode tested even the most loyal fans. This episode started as a typical experiment but spiraled into a bizarre plot involving giant sperm creatures and one truly uncomfortable twist at the end. | © Warner Bros. Television
7. Last Forever from How I Met Your Mother
After nine seasons of build-up, the finale tossed everything aside in a matter of minutes - Barney and Robin split, the Mother dies, and Ted ends up with Robin anyway. Fans were left wondering why they stuck around so long if this was the ending all along. | © CBS
6. Mazey Day from Black Mirror
It starts with a solid premise about paparazzi ethics and celebrity breakdowns, but then takes a wild turn into werewolf territory. The sudden supernatural twist threw people off, especially in a show known for tech-driven stories. | © Netflix
5. The Lost Sister from Stranger Things
Right when Season 2 was gaining steam, this detour with Eleven in Chicago brought everything to a halt. Fans weren’t thrilled to pause the main story for edgy outfits, new powers, and characters they would never see again. | © Netflix
4. Open House from Breaking Bad
Even a show as tight as Breaking Bad had a dip now and then, and this episode is usually the one people point to. Marie’s sudden return to kleptomania felt out of place, and the rest of the episode just dragged more than usual. | © Sony Pictures Television
3. Life of Brian from Family Guy
Killing off Brian might’ve been meant as a bold move, but it landed more as a cheap ratings stunt. The emotional whiplash, followed by his sudden return just episodes later, left fans feeling manipulated instead of touched. | © 20th Television
2. Remember The Monsters? from Dexter
Dexter’s finale left fans more confused than satisfied, ending with a string of bizarre, barely explained decisions. From dumping Deb’s body in the ocean to faking his death and becoming a lumberjack, it was a strange, frustrating end to a once-great show. | © Showtime Networks
1. The Iron Throne from Game of Thrones
After eight seasons of twists, betrayals, and battles, this was not the ending fans had in mind. Bran becoming king, Jon’s arc going nowhere, and Daenerys’ rushed downfall made the finale feel like a letdown instead of a payoff. | © HBO
