The WORST episodes of Big Little Lies
Every episode of Big Little Lies ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Big Little Lies!
Based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling book, and featuring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley, this darkly comedic series tells the tale of three mothers whose seemingly perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.
#1 - Somebody's Dead
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/2017
A suspicious death at a coastal elementary school draws attention to the frictions among three mothers and their families.
#2 - Push Comes to Shove
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/2017
Nathan invites Madeline and Ed to a dinner to discuss Abigail; Celeste backs Madeline's play, despite Perry's concerns; Jane unlocks a key to her past.
#3 - Serious Mothering
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/2017
Jane deflects questions from Ziggy; Madeline is outraged over a slight from Renata; Celeste suggests she and Perry see a counselor.
#4 - What Have They Done?
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/9/2019
Following first-day-of-school events, Madeline is worried by Bonnie’s behavior. Mary Louise, Celeste’s mother-in-law, offers her unvarnished assessment of Madeline’s character. Jane learns that she’s known in town as one of the “Monterey Five.”
#5 - The End of the World
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/23/2019
Mary Louise tries to get closer to Jane. Renata focuses her wrath on Principal Nippal. Madeline is forced to confront her issues at a couples therapy session. Celeste remains conflicted by her memories of Perry.
#6 - She Knows
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/30/2019
Celeste accuses Mary Louise of overstepping boundaries with Jane. Renata endures a prying court hearing with Gordon. Jane opens up to Corey at Amabella’s birthday party. Madeline continues to try to make things right with Ed.
#7 - Once Bitten
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/2017
Madeline gets encouraging news about the play; Jane is told of the school's decision about Ziggy; Celeste is put on the spot by her therapist.
#8 - Burning Love
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/26/2017
Madeline worries about Jane's behavior; Jane confronts Renata about a school petition; Bonnie tells Nathan about Abigail's secret project.
#9 - Living the Dream
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/2017
Madeline irks Renata; Celeste succumbs to Perry's charms; Jane opens up to Madeline about her past.
#10 - You Get What You Need
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/2/2017
Celeste takes steps towards independence; Madeline deals with fallout from her past; Jane learns the identity of the school bully.
#11 - The Bad Mother
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/14/2019
Celeste is blindsided by Mary Louise. Gordon continues to disappoint Renata. Bonnie contemplates a solution to her mother’s suffering and her own ongoing guilt. Ed entertains an unusual proposition before catching Madeline in an unguarded moment. The Monterey Five feel the pressure of increased scrutiny of Perry’s death.
#12 - Tell-Tale Hearts
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/16/2019
Renata faces an uncertain future when Gordon lands in legal trouble. After a challenging therapy session, Celeste opens up to Mary Louise about her relationship with Perry. Ed confronts Madeline about her secrets.
#13 - Kill Me
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/7/2019
Renata deals with the fallout from Gordon’s legal troubles and attempts to help Celeste. Bonnie relives painful memories from her past.
#14 - I Want to Know
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/21/2019
Celeste questions Mary Louise about a tragic event from Perry's childhood; Madeline worries their lie is tearing the Monterey Five apart.