The WORST episodes of Arcane
Every episode of Arcane ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Arcane!
Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions.
#1 - Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/6/2021
Idealistic inventor Jayce attempts to harness magic through science — despite his mentor's warnings. Criminal kingpin Silco tests a powerful substance.
#2 - Welcome to the Playground
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/6/2021
Orphaned sisters Vi and Powder bring trouble to Zaun's underground streets in the wake of a heist in posh Piltover.
#3 - Happy Progress Day!
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/13/2021
With Piltover prospering from their tech, Jayce and Viktor weigh their next move. A familiar face re-emerges from Zaun to wreak havoc.
#4 - Everybody Wants to Be My Enemy
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2021
Rogue enforcer Caitlyn tours the undercity to track down Silco. Jayce puts a target on his back trying to root out Piltover corruption.
#5 - Killing Is a Cycle
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/2024
A brewing storm fuels a series of startling transformations. Elsewhere, the spark of rebellion still burns.
#6 - Watch It All Burn
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/2024
With Piltover ready for war, the Undercity weighs its options. Jinx lies low and plots her next move. A pivotal conversation takes place.
#8 - Heavy Is the Crown
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2024
Vi and Caitlyn wrestle with how best to respond in the wake of a terrible tragedy that claims lives — and escalates tensions between the twin cities.
#9 - Oil and Water
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2021
Disowned heir Mel and her visiting mother trade combat tactics. Caitlyn and Vi forge an unlikely alliance. Jinx undergoes a startling change.
#10 - The Boy Savior
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2021
Caitlyn and Vi meet an ally in Zaun’s streets and head into a frenzied battle with a common foe. Viktor makes a dire decision.
#11 - Paint the Town Blue
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/16/2024
As rumors of Jinx's return swirl, Ambessa pursues her target with renewed enthusiasm. Jinx and Sevika go undercover and into the belly of the beast.
#12 - Finally Got the Name Right
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/9/2024
Caitlyn doubles down on her hunt for Jinx. Ambessa accepts a fateful meeting. Changes in Zaun lead to a shocking discovery.
#13 - The Base Violence Necessary for Change
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/6/2021
An epic showdown between old rivals results in a fateful moment for Zaun. Jayce and Viktor risk it all for their research.
#14 - The Dirt Under Your Nails
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/23/2024
Magic. Science. Power. Revenge. Destinies clash in an epic final chapter, igniting an all-out war.
#15 - Pretend Like It's the First Time
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/2024
A moment of darkness, a moment of light — and a vision of What Could Have Been.
#16 - Blisters and Bedrock
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/16/2024
Vi awakens to surprising news. An unsettling reunion isn't what it seems. Caitlyn uncovers the origins of Shimmer.
#17 - The Monster You Created
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2021
Perilously close to war, the leaders of Piltover and Zaun reach an ultimatum. But a fateful standoff changes both cities forever.
#18 - The Message Hidden Within the Pattern
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/2024
Healing comes from a familiar face — in an unfamiliar place. A stunning betrayal threatens to change countless lives.