Jane the Virgin

10 Best Episodes of Jane the Virgin

A comedy-drama following a chaste young woman who is accidentally impregnated via artificial insemination as she struggles to inform her devoutly religious family and make the right choices concerning the child. Based on the telenovela "Juana la virgen."

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 06, 2022.

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Jane the Virgin - S2E2

#15 - Chapter Twenty-Four (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Jane is finally in a rhythm with Mateo, but finds herself out of step with Rafael and Michael and the potential love triangle that is brewing between them. In order to not be sued for missing their Vegas arrangement, Xo and Rogelio must perform on a cruise ship. Petra and Rafael are suspicious of Lachlan and his recent business proposal, but are soon faced with an even more shocking revelation. Alba makes a very big decision that will impact her life.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 666 votes.

Jane the Virgin - S2E17

#14 - Chapter Thirty-Nine (Season 2 - Episode 17)

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Jane’s bachelorette party doesn’t go as she envisioned thanks to input from Xo and Lina. Rogelio’s plans for Michael’s bachelor party disrupt Michael’s evening with his friends. Rafael attempts to unearth Derek’s true motives.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 690 votes.

Jane the Virgin - S1E13

#13 - Chapter Thirteen (Season 1 - Episode 13)

Jane and Rafael are excited to find out the sex of the baby, but a medical issue means Jane might miss her graduation. Xo notices that something is going on with her mother, Alba, but Alba is too embarrassed to talk about it. Michael thinks he has finally figured out who Sin Rostro is, but he must try to capture him before he slips away.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 509 votes.

Jane the Virgin - S2E1

#12 - Chapter Twenty-Three (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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After Jane discovers Mateo’s abduction, chaos ensues, especially when they all learn Sin Rostro is involved and demanding a ransom. Trying to help, Rogelio tweets about Mateo’s kidnapping making the Villanueva family targets of the paparazzi. Despite everything that has happened, Jane must also focus on motherhood and turns to Xo and Alba for help, leaving Rafael feeling left out. Petra is conflicted with what to do with Rafael’s remaining sperm sample.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 762 votes.

Jane the Virgin - S5E17

#11 - Chapter Ninety-Eight (Season 5 - Episode 17)

Jane is feeling great about all the book publishing prospects she has until an unexpected problem pops up. Petra and Rafael’s working relationship has been going so well that Petra makes Rafael an unexpected offer. It seems like every time Rogelio takes one step closer to his dream, a new roadblock appears.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 204 votes.

Jane the Virgin - S2E14

#10 - Chapter Thirty-Six (Season 2 - Episode 14)

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Jane and Michael are back together and Jane wishes she had never left Michael in the first place. Rafael appears to have regressed to his playboy ways and Petra is concerned about him. But Petra is not aware that Rafael is helping Michael find Mutter’s other son, Derek. Rogelio’s new assistant, Paolo, is actually his stalker Lola. Finally, Petra gives birth to the twins.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 653 votes.

Jane the Virgin - S2E12

#9 - Chapter Thirty-Four (Season 2 - Episode 12)

Jane is considering whether or not to take her relationship with Jonathan to the next level and turns to Xo for advice. Xo and Rogelio have their own relationship issues to work out. Meanwhile, as a favor to Rafael, Jane agrees to help Petra by throwing her a baby shower. Luisa is in a terrible car accident, but all is not as it seems. Michael comes to a realization he must share with Jane.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 656 votes.

Jane the Virgin - S4E13

#8 - Chapter Seventy-Seven (Season 4 - Episode 13)

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When Jane, Rogelio and Alba learn what is going on with Xo, they all try to comfort her, but Xo insists they let her live her life. Rogelio finally gets River Fields to agree to meet with him, but he learns that River has another plan in mind. Rafael is on a mission to find his sister, who may have the information he has been looking for. Jane is upset with Petra after her girls spill a secret to Mateo.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 376 votes.

Jane the Virgin - S2E18

#7 - Chapter Forty (Season 2 - Episode 18)

Jane and Xo face the outcome of the bachelorette party. Meanwhile, Michael babysits Mateo. Rafael grows upset when he witnesses Mateo do something for the first time. Rogelio lands in hot water at work. A troublemaker is after Petra.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 680 votes.

Jane the Virgin - S3E20

#6 - Chapter Sixty-Four (Season 3 - Episode 20)

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Jane struggles to find the right words for Rogelio and Xo’s ceremony, when she learns about a mysterious letter that Michael wrote before their wedding. Rogelio and Xo are excited for their big day, but Rogelio gets some shocking news that could put things on hold. Once again Rafael is upset with Luisa and asks her to leave, but Luisa has a plan of her own. Petra is skeptical about Jane’s feelings for Rafael which leads her to make a rash decision.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 705 votes.

Jane the Virgin - S1E12

#5 - Chapter Twelve (Season 1 - Episode 12)

Jane gets a big break in her career, but it all seems too good to be true, especially when it involves Rogelio. Rafael is stressed about Sin Rostro’s connection to the hotel and begins to fear for his family’s safety. Petra’s past is quickly catching up with her and she is disheartened when she learns the truth about someone very close to her.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 507 votes.

Jane the Virgin - S1E22

#4 - Chapter Twenty-Two (Season 1 - Episode 22)

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After having false labor, Jane insists that Xo and Rogelio go to Las Vegas to perform their show, but once they are gone the labor turns very real. Xo does everything she can to get back to help Jane, but ends up making Rogelio feel like he’s not part of the family. The truth about Michael and Rafael’s feelings for each other, and Jane, are put aside to help make Jane’s labor easier. With the good news on the birth of Jane’s baby, Alba is excited to tell her special friend. Petra learns some very important information that concerns Rafael, leaving her to decide if she should tell him.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 507 votes.

Jane the Virgin - S5E19

#3 - Chapter One-Hundred (Season 5 - Episode 19)

With Jane and Rafael finally getting ready for their big day, Rafael’s desire to help Jane’s writing dream lands him in trouble. Xo and Rogelio must tell the family about their decision and not everyone takes it well. Meanwhile, Petra struggles with her emotions.

The episode was rated 8.21 from 224 votes.

Jane the Virgin - S4E17

#2 - Chapter Eighty-One (Season 4 - Episode 17)

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Jane discovers Rafael is keeping a secret from her. Alba’s big day finally arrives. Jane, Xo and Rogelio are ready to celebrate, but Alba has other plans. Petra and JR make a decision about their future that neither of them saw coming.

The episode was rated 8.26 from 356 votes.

Jane the Virgin - S2E22

#1 - Chapter Forty-Four (Season 2 - Episode 22)

After moving up the wedding day, Jane and Michael find all their carefully made plans thrown into chaos. To make matters worse, Jane is unhappy with her current graduate thesis, but changing it might put a wrinkle in her big day. Rafael still has feelings for Jane, but is torn about whether he should speak now or forever hold his peace. Petra has her own family drama when Anezka has a medical emergency and ends up in the hospital. Rogelio and Xo are finally coming to terms with the state of their relationship until Xo gets surprising news.

The episode was rated 8.28 from 719 votes.

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