Big Little Lies

10 Worst Episodes of Big Little Lies

The tale of three mothers of first graders whose apparently perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 24, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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Big Little Lies - S1E6

#10 - Burning Love (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Madeline worries about Jane's behavior; Jane confronts Renata about a school petition; Bonnie tells Nathan about Abigail's secret project.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 4448 votes.

Big Little Lies - S2E2

#9 - Tell-Tale Hearts (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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Renata faces an uncertain future when Gordon lands in legal trouble. After a challenging therapy session, Celeste opens up to Mary Louise about her relationship with Perry. Ed confronts Madeline about her secrets.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 1570 votes.

Big Little Lies - S2E5

#8 - Kill Me (Season 2 - Episode 5)

Renata deals with the fallout from Gordon’s legal troubles and attempts to help Celeste. Bonnie relives painful memories from her past.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 1427 votes.

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#7 - Push Comes to Shove (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Nathan invites Madeline and Ed to a dinner to discuss Abigail; Celeste backs Madeline's play, despite Perry's concerns; Jane unlocks a key to her past.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 4657 votes.

Big Little Lies - S2E1

#6 - What Have They Done? (Season 2 - Episode 1)

Following first-day-of-school events, Madeline is worried by Bonnie’s behavior. Mary Louise, Celeste’s mother-in-law, offers her unvarnished assessment of Madeline’s character. Jane learns that she’s known in town as one of the “Monterey Five.”

The episode was rated 7.63 from 1749 votes.

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#5 - Living the Dream (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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Madeline irks Renata; Celeste succumbs to Perry's charms; Jane opens up to Madeline about her past.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 4907 votes.

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#4 - She Knows (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Celeste accuses Mary Louise of overstepping boundaries with Jane. Renata endures a prying court hearing with Gordon. Jane opens up to Corey at Amabella’s birthday party. Madeline continues to try to make things right with Ed.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 1461 votes.

Big Little Lies - S2E3

#3 - The End of the World (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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Mary Louise tries to get closer to Jane. Renata focuses her wrath on Principal Nippal. Madeline is forced to confront her issues at a couples therapy session. Celeste remains conflicted by her memories of Perry.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 1526 votes.

Big Little Lies - S1E2

#2 - Serious Mothering (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Jane deflects questions from Ziggy; Madeline is outraged over a slight from Renata; Celeste suggests she and Perry see a counselor.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 5230 votes.

Big Little Lies - S1E1

#1 - Somebody's Dead (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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A suspicious death at a coastal elementary school draws attention to the frictions among three mothers and their families.

The episode was rated 7.37 from 6383 votes.

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