The WORST episodes of Dead to Me

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

Two women meet at a support group after tragic losses and become unlikely friends despite their polar-opposite personalities.

Last Updated: 11/9/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
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We've Been Here Before
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7.19
394 votes

#1 - We've Been Here Before

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/2022

The painful aftermath of the hit-and-run brings up bad memories for Jen as Judy receives shocking news about Steve. Ben pieces his memory back together.

Directors: Rebecca Asher
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Where Do We Go Now?
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7.28
327 votes

#2 - Where Do We Go Now?

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/17/2022

A funeral sets the tone for a day that has Judy receiving bad news and reconnecting with a former friend, while Jen attempts to comfort a despondent Ben.

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We Need to Talk
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7.36
355 votes

#3 - We Need to Talk

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/2022

As Jen works up the nerve to tell Judy what the doctor found, Charlie demands answers, Ben's guilt eats away at him, and the cops turn up with questions.

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Look at What We Have Here
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7.36
343 votes

#4 - Look at What We Have Here

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/17/2022

While awaiting the test results, Jen and Judy learn more about the investigation into Steve's death, and a little bird prompts Nick to approach Ben.

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You Can't Live Like This
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7.42
575 votes

#5 - You Can't Live Like This

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/8/2020

Jen and Judy disagree over how to handle the situation with Steve, but when the threat of being ratted out hits close to home, a risky plan takes shape.

Directors: Tamra Davis
Writer: Cara DiPaolo
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The Price You Pay
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7.43
543 votes

#6 - The Price You Pay

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/8/2020

A sore back, money worries and a busybody neighbor push Jen to seek relief from the last person she expects. Judy connects with a kindred spirit.

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We Didn't Think This Through
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7.44
342 votes

#7 - We Didn't Think This Through

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/2022

Jen deals with plumbing problems and an impromptu party. Judy keeps a life-changing decision to herself. Ben falls headlong into a grief spiral.

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We'll Find a Way
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7.44
321 votes

#8 - We'll Find a Way

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2022

Jen juggles selling the house next door with anxiety over the FBI investigation as Judy tries to live in denial for a little while longer.

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Pilot
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7.47
1118 votes

#9 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/3/2019

Overwhelmed by grief and anger after her husband's sudden death, acerbic real estate agent Jen meets tenderhearted Judy at a support group.

Directors: Amy York Rubin
Writer: Liz Feldman
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We're Gonna Beat This Thing
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7.47
333 votes

#10 - We're Gonna Beat This Thing

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2022

Jen mobilizes to support Judy, drawing on everything she learned from her mother. Nick's tenacity over a piece of evidence raises concerns for Perez.

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You Know What You Did
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7.47
643 votes

#11 - You Know What You Did

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/8/2020

As Jen and Judy grapple with the distressing events of the night before, Jen soon realizes that eyes — and ears — are everywhere in her neighborhood.

Directors: Liza Johnson
Writer: Liz Feldman
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Where Have You Been
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7.49
611 votes

#12 - Where Have You Been

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/2020

Rattled when an old acquaintance of Judy's turns up asking questions about Steve, Jen prepares for the worst. Detective Perez's suspicions grow.

Directors: Liza Johnson
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Between You And Me
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7.52
565 votes

#13 - Between You And Me

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/8/2020

Jen and Judy try to dig their way out of trouble during a trip out of town, but their cathartic weekend away comes to an abrupt end over tragic news.

Directors: Tamra Davis
Writer: Jessi Klein
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I've Gotta Get Away
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7.53
809 votes

#14 - I've Gotta Get Away

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/3/2019

A grief retreat in Palm Springs gives Jen a chance to move on and cut loose under the watchful eye of Judy, who soon follows her friend's lead.

Directors: Minkie Spiro
Writer: Abe Sylvia
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Maybe I'm Crazy
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7.53
942 votes

#15 - Maybe I'm Crazy

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/3/2019

Amid her escalating rage over the stalled investigation into her husband's death, Jen becomes more entangled in Judy's messy personal life.

Directors: Amy York Rubin
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I Can Handle It
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7.53
787 votes

#16 - I Can Handle It

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/3/2019

A break in the case and a crushing business setback leave Jen shaken. Judy and Steve take care of unfinished business.

Directors: Kat Coiro
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Can We Be Honest?
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7.58
330 votes

#17 - Can We Be Honest?

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2022

Reeling from the doctor's visit, a poncho-clad Jen wrestles with how to tell Judy. Ben looks to make amends by coming clean, and Nick confronts Perez.

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If Only You Knew
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7.62
550 votes

#18 - If Only You Knew

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/8/2020

Judy receives a rude awakening after a romantic night, while Jen looks to make a positive contribution to the community — and a client.

Writer: Dan Dietz
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Oh My God
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7.65
815 votes

#19 - Oh My God

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/3/2019

Jen realizes her sons aren't coping with their dad's death as well as she thought they were. Judy joins Nick as he investigates the hit-and-run.

Directors: Minkie Spiro
Writer: Njeri Brown
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It Had To Be You
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7.66
542 votes

#20 - It Had To Be You

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/8/2020

Jen feels conflicted over a real estate deal. The damage from Charlie's joyride piles up. Judy reaches out to Michelle and runs into Detective Perez.

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We've Reached the End
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7.67
348 votes

#21 - We've Reached the End

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2022

On an escape to Mexico, Jen and Judy face the past and make decisions about the future as they forever cement their ride-or-die friendship.

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It's All My Fault
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7.68
887 votes

#22 - It's All My Fault

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/3/2019

On what would have been her husband's 50th birthday, Jen clashes with her disapproving mother-in-law over the best way to mark the occasion.

Directors: Abe Sylvia
Writer: Anthony King
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Try To Stop Me
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7.68
775 votes

#23 - Try To Stop Me

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/3/2019

Jen makes a reckless decision after Nick narrows down the list of potential suspects, and Judy feels renewed hope over her relationship with Steve.

Directors: Kat Coiro
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We're Almost Out of Time
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7.68
333 votes

#24 - We're Almost Out of Time

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/17/2022

Judy may be ready to face the future, but her BFF isn't. Hot on the heels of a tearful admission, Jen scrambles to secure a Hail Mary option.

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You Don't Have To
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7.69
553 votes

#25 - You Don't Have To

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/8/2020

Jen scrambles to contain the fallout from Charlie's vehicular hijinks, Judy faces questions about Steve, and Henry experiences a case of stage fright.

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