Nashville

10 Worst Episodes of Nashville

The lives and tragedies of rising and fading country music stars in Nashville, Tennessee.

Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 20, 2022.

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Nashville - S4E9

#10 - Three's a Crowd (Season 4 - Episode 9)

Rayna’s new artist, Markus Keen, causes trouble for her when he scraps a song on his new album one week before its release. Is Deacon part of the solution or the problem? Luke attempts to reconcile with Colt, and Scarlett surprises Caleb back in Nashville when she gets time off on her tour

The episode was rated 7.52 from 473 votes.

Nashville - S6E4

#9 - That's My Story (Season 6 - Episode 4)

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Darius helps Juliette unlock a dark truth about her past; Daphne and Jake bond over each other's dislike of their parents dating; Scarlett volunteers at an equine therapy ranch; Gunnar, Will and Avery struggle to find their sound.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 355 votes.

Nashville - S6E9

#8 - Pick Yourself Up (Season 6 - Episode 9)

After his collapse while performing at the late night show, Will recovers in the hospital and frets about his future. Brad gets a restraining order against Deacon, fueling conflict between Deacon and Jessie. The media get wind of Juliette’s extended stay in South America and begin harassing Avery about it. Maddie gets caught up in the fast lane lifestyle of Jonah Ford.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 285 votes.

Nashville - S4E8

#7 - Unguarded Moments (Season 4 - Episode 8)

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Rayna wants to turn down Sony’s contract offer for Maddie to be a solo artist and finds her family life distracting her from her work with Markus. Luke is desperate to regain Colt’s trust; Gunnar’s girlfriend, Erin, causes issues on tour with Scarlett and Avery scrambles to make money doing insipid jingles.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 459 votes.

Nashville - S3E12

#6 - I've Got Reasons to Hate You (Season 3 - Episode 12)

Rumors start to fly surrounding Rayna and Luke’s breakup but Rayna’s determined not to let them bring her down and finds a way to return to the public eye on her own terms. Juliette’s pregnancy is starting to make her stir crazy and she’s eager to get her career back on track, but at what cost? Then, Scarlett plans a surprise for Deacon, but it doesn't pan out as she had hoped. Later, Gunnar travels to Austin to mend fences with his estranged nephew and Teddy stops by Maddie and Daphne’s recording session at school where he unexpectedly runs into Jeff.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 274 votes.

Nashville - S4E4

#5 - The Slender Threads That Bind Us Here (Season 4 - Episode 4)

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Rock star Marcus Keen makes demands on Rayna as she struggles to tend to those around her. Layla and Jeff get into a lover’s quarrel. Jeff arranges for a journalist to shadow Juliette on tour, but after another emotional setback, she leans on pills and alcohol to get through her days, and Zoey returns to see Scarlett

The episode was rated 7.44 from 453 votes.

Nashville - S6E7

#4 - Can't Help but Wonder Where I'm Bound (Season 6 - Episode 7)

Daphne and Jake perform at school. Deacon and Jessie run into Brad. Alannah's stage presence grows, creating a division in the band. Gunnar questions his relationship with Alannah. Maddie joins Jonah in Miami and bonds with Twig.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 354 votes.

Nashville - S3E18

#3 - Nobody Knows But Me (Season 3 - Episode 18)

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With the arrival of his former fiancee in Nashville, Jeff finds himself face-to-face with Jade St. John. A powerhouse pop-star in Nashville on tour, Jeff is forced to revisit his past and work with the woman who once played a large role in both his personal and professional lives. Meanwhile, Deacon continues to cope with his cancer diagnosis - a secret that weighs heavily on his family -- especially Maddie, who struggles with the news herself. While Juliette is eager to get back to work following the birth of her daughter, she quickly finds balancing motherhood and a music career challenging to say the least, while Avery struggles with his own responsibilities and his Triple Exes bandmates

The episode was rated 7.43 from 348 votes.

Nashville - S4E2

#2 - 'Til the Pain Outwears the Shame (Season 4 - Episode 2)

Juliette breaks down during an appearance on “Live with Kelly and Michael,” prompting Avery’s concern. But when she continues her pattern of irrational and volatile behavior, she leaves Avery with a struggle of his own. Meanwhile, Rayna is determined to show the world that Highway 65 is not just a vanity project and devises a plan to sign Markus Keen, one of the biggest rock artists around.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 482 votes.

Nashville - S6E1

#1 - New Strings (Season 6 - Episode 1)

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After a public meltdown, Juliette seeks to change her life from an unlikely source. Scarlett and Maddie take a trip. Maddie meets Jonah Ford, a famous pop star. Scarlett struggles to find herself. Will coaches Gunnar. Deacon deals with loneliness.

The episode was rated 7.24 from 450 votes.

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