You is an American psychological thriller television series created by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble. It is based on Caroline Kepnes’ novel of the same name. The show first aired on Netflix on September 9, 2018 and has since released four thrilling seasons. You follows the story of a dangerously charming, intensely obsessive young man who goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of those he is transfixed by. With so many captivating episodes, it's difficult to rank the worst ones. However, there are certain episodes of You that pale in comparison to the others. Here, we present to you the worst episodes of You, ranked.
In these ranked episodes, we take into consideration the plot, character development, and overall impact of the episode. There are episodes that may have had interesting concepts but ultimately failed to deliver - these episodes are considered the least impactful and make up the bottom of the list. On the other hand, some episodes may have had a great start but failed to close the plotline satisfactorily - these episodes are also considered among the worst.
You is a show that has captivated viewers for years, and it is always interesting to look back at the weaker episodes. From disappointing character arcs to unsatisfying plotlines, these ranked episodes are sure to bring back fond memories - or not so fond memories - of the show. Read on to find out which episodes make up the worst of You.
Written by Sophie and last updated on mar 22, 2023.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
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Torn between his dark side and good intentions, Joe works to right his wrongs. After attempting to help Phoebe, Kate faces her father — and hard truths.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 305 votes.
In the episode "Eat the Rich" of You, Joe's stalker is close to uncovering the truth about Joe and Kate's relationship as a killer targets the rich. Joe attempts to protect Kate, though takes a dark turn as news of the killer spreads.
The comments from viewers provide mixed reactions to the storyline, with some believing that Kate is the killer, while others think her death would be too predictable. The comments also refer to a spoiler, which reveals a shocking twist to the episode.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 490 votes.
Joe leans on his skills — and a student's insights — to catch his stalker. An art show offers a gallery of suspects, revealing more than the eye can see.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 500 votes.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 462 votes.
Beck heads out of town to rendezvous with the man she's been texting; Joe follows and is shocked by what he finds; Beck realizes she and Joe are going to have to bring a scary level of truth and authenticity to their connection.
The episode was rated 7.39 from 1689 votes.
Love grows apprehensive as media scrutiny intensifies next door. An acute sickness in the family drudges up old memories — and worse — for Joe.
The episode was rated 7.39 from 791 votes.
Joe begrudgingly goes on a hunting trip with some other local husbands as Love tries to manage her burgeoning relationship with Theo.
The episode was rated 7.33 from 764 votes.
While Dottie spirals into emotional turmoil, Love tries to get intel on Matthew's investigation. Joe sets his sights on derailing Marienne's ex.
The episode was rated 7.28 from 732 votes.
In the aftermath of the murders, Joe searches for a scapegoat and Rhys pursues his grand ambitions while Kate and Phoebe assert their independence.
The episode was rated 7.22 from 376 votes.
As her mother launches a new venture, Love grows increasingly concerned about a potential big change herself. Joe has a breakthrough in self-awareness.
The episode was rated 7.21 from 744 votes.
