The WORST episodes of A Round of Applause

Every episode of A Round of Applause ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of A Round of Applause!

Struggling with existential angst and longing for his past life in an orange, a man navigates his quirky family in this decades-spanning drama.

Last Updated: 1/11/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

7.11

9 votes

#1 - The Return

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/29/2024

Frustrated by her marriage and let down by motherhood, Zeynep tells both men in her life how she feels — but neither gives her the reaction she wants.

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7.45

11 votes

#2 - Right at This Moment

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/29/2024

Metin is born, and Zeynep and Mehmet struggle with the demands of parenting. But it's when the baby falls asleep that the drama really begins.

8.13

8 votes

#3 - 66

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/29/2024

Metin struggles at school, preferring to make music alone in his bedroom. Zeynep announces she's not in the mood to celebrate her birthday this year.

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8.14

14 votes

#4 - Birth

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/29/2024

Expectant young couple Mehmet and Zeynep host some spoiled houseguests — while their most eagerly anticipated arrival is reluctant to emerge.

8.14

7 votes

#5 - First Breakup

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/29/2024

Five-year-old Metin is brokenhearted and wants to talk things through with his ex-girlfriend. Back at home, his parents' relationship is also suffering.

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8.50

8 votes

#6 - Plants & Friends

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/29/2024

While working as a DJ, Metin bumps into an old flame. His mother begs for an answer to the question that's been bothering her since the day he was born.