The WORST episodes of Eurovision Song Contest

#1 - Eurovision Song Contest 2023: Grand Final (United Kingdom)

Season 2023 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/13/2023

#2 - Eurovision Song Contest 2023: 2nd Semi-Final (United Kingdom)

Season 2023 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/11/2023

#3 - Eurovision Song Contest 2023: 1st Semi-Final (United Kingdom)

Season 2023 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/9/2023

#4 - Eurovision Song Contest 2022: Final (Italy)

Season 2022 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/14/2022

#5 - Eurovision Song Contest 2022: 2nd Semi-Final (Italy)

Season 2022 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/12/2022

#6 - Eurovision Song Contest 2022: 1st Semi-Final (Italy)

Season 2022 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/10/2022

#7 - Eurovision Song Contest 2021: Final (The Netherlands)

Season 2021 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/22/2021

#8 - Eurovision Song Contest 2021: 2nd Semi-Final (The Netherlands)

Season 2021 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/20/2021

#9 - Eurovision Song Contest 2000 (Sweden)

Season 2000 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/13/2000

24 countries participated in the contest in 2000. Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Lithuania, Romania and Bosnia & Herzegovina were all relegated due to their lower average scores. Greece was initially supposed to take part but withdrew.

#10 - Eurovision Song Contest 1992 (Sweden)

Season 1992 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/9/1992

A new record of participating countries was set in 1992 as the Netherlands returned to the contest and Malta continued to participate. The venue for the show was the MalmöMässan, a large exhibition and conference centre. The stage was in the shape of a Viking ship's bow and the floor design was an adaption of the EBU's Eurovision logo.

#11 - Eurovision Song Contest 1985 (Sweden)

Season 1985 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/4/1985

The city of Gothenburg was chosen by the Swedish broadcaster to be host city to the 1985 Eurovision Song Contest. This year, the Netherlands chose to withdraw from the contest because it collided with the country's national Remembrance Day. Yugoslavia also decided to stay home because of a national holiday. Israel and Greece returned to the contest so the number of participants was 19 again, just as in the previous year.

#12 - Eurovision Song Contest 2013: 1st Semi-Final (Sweden)

Season 2013 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/14/2013

#13 - Eurovision Song Contest 2013: 2nd Semi-Final (Sweden)

Season 2013 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/16/2013

#14 - Eurovision Song Contest 2015: 2nd Semi-Final (Austria)

Season 2015 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/21/2015

The second Semi-Final of the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest with 17 contestants representing Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland.

#15 - Eurovision Song Contest 2014: 2nd Semi-Final (Denmark)

Season 2014 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/2014

#16 - Eurovision Song Contest 2014: 1st Semi-Final (Denmark)

Season 2014 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/6/2014

#17 - Eurovision Song Contest 2016: Final (Sweden)

Season 2016 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/14/2016

26 countries competed in the final, which was the first to be broadcast on live television in the United States. A record-breaking 204 million viewers worldwide watched the contest, beating the 2015 viewing figures by over 5 million. The slogan for the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest was Come Together. The theme artwork, inspired by the dandelion, symbolised the power of resistance and resilience but also of regeneration – when the seeds fly away from the dandelion new life is created where they touch down.

#18 - Eurovision Song Contest 2016: 1st Semi-Final (Sweden)

Season 2016 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/10/2016

The first Semi-Final contenders 1. Finland: Sing It Away sung by Sandhja 2. Greece: Utopian Land sung by Argo 3. Moldova: Falling Stars sung by Lidia Isac 4. Hungary: Pioneer sung by Freddie 5. Croatia: Lighthouse sung by Nina Kraljić 6. Netherlands: Slow Down sung by Douwe Bob 7. Armenia: LoveWave sung by Iveta Mukuchyan 8. San Marino: I Didn't Know sung by Serhat 9. Russia: You Are The Only One sung by Sergey Lazarev 10. Czech Republic: I Stand sung by Gabriela Gunčíková 11. Cyprus: Alter Ego sung by Minus One 12. Austria: Loin d'ici sung by ZOË 13. Estonia: Play sung by Jüri Pootsmann 14. Azerbaijan: Miracle sung by Samra 15. Montenegro: The Real Thing sung by Highway 16. Iceland: Hear Them Calling sung by Greta Salóme 17. Bosnia & Herzegovina: Ljubav Je sung by Dalal, Deen, Ana & Jala 18. Malta: Walk on Water sung by Ira Losco

#19 - Eurovision Song Contest 2012: Final (Azerbaijan)

Season 2012 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/26/2012

The 2012 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is the furthest East that the contest had ever been held. Baku provided a unique setting for the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest. The slogan for the competition this year was Light Your Fire, which was fitting given that the event was being held in Azerbaijan, the Land of Fire.

#20 - Eurovision Song Contest 2011: Final (Germany)

Season 2011 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/14/2011

For the first time since 1983, Germany hosted the Eurovision Song Contest. The 2011 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Düsseldorf following an open selection process. A total of forty-three countries took part in the 2011 contest held in Düsseldorf. The city emerged as the winner of an open selection process which saw several cities compete for the right to host the Eurovision Song Contest. The biggest news of this contest was the return of Italy, after more than ten years. Italy joined France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom to form the so-called Big Five countries that have automatic qualification to the Grand Final.

#21 - Eurovision Song Contest 2009: Final (Russia)

Season 2009 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/16/2009

This year there are 42 entries to the Eurovision Song Contest, with San Marino withdrawing due to financial difficulties and Georgia being forced out of the contest as their song breached the rules of the contest, while Slovakia makes a return to the contest after an 11 year absence. The 54th Eurovision Song Contest is being hosted by Moscow, Russia, following Dima Bilan's win for Russia in the 53rd Eurovision Song Contest. The Contest will take place in Moscow's Olympic Indoor Arena.

#22 - Eurovision Song Contest 2016: 2nd Semi-Final (Sweden)

Season 2016 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/12/2016

The second Semi-Final contenders : 1. Latvia: Heartbeat sung bu Justs 2. Poland: Color Of Your Life sung by Michał Szpak 3. Switzerland: The Last Of Our Kind sung by Rykka 4. Israel: Made Of Stars sung by Hovi Star 5. Belarus: Help You Fly sung by IVAN 6. Serbia: Goodbye (Shelter) sung by Sanja Vučić ZAA 7. Ireland: Sunlight sung by Nicky Byrne 8. FYR Macedonia: Dona sung by Kaliopi 9. Lithuania: I've Been Waiting For This Night sung by Donny Montell 10. Australia: Sound Of Silence sung by Dami Im 11. Slovenia: Blue And Red sung by ManuElla 12. Bulgaria: If Love Was A Crime sung by Poli Genova 13. Denmark: Soldiers Of Love sung by Lighthouse X 14. Ukraine: 1944 sung by Jamala 15. Norway: Icebreaker sung by Agnete 16. Georgia: Midnight Gold sung by Nika Kocharov and Young Georgian Lolitaz 17. Albania: Fairytale sung by Eneda Tarifa 18. Belgium: What's The Pressure sung by Laura Tesoro

#23 - Eurovision Song Contest 2013: Final (Sweden)

Season 2013 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/18/2013

The 2013 Eurovision Song Contest was in the Malmö Arena in Malmö, Sweden. 26 countries qualified for the Grand Final and took the stage in front of a live audience and millions watching at home.

#24 - Eurovision Song Contest 1975 (Sweden)

Season 1975 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/22/1975

In 1975 another voting system was implemented. Juries in every country would give 1 - 12 points to their 10 favourite songs, starting with 12 points to their top favourite, then 10 to the second favourite, 8 to their third favourite, 7 to their fourth favourite and ending with 1 point for their tenth favourite. This formula is still in place today. A record of 19 participating countries took part in the 1975 Eurovision Song Contest. After its debut in the preceding year, Greece withdrew from the contest. On the other hand, Turkey sent its first entry to the song contest and France and Malta returned.

#25 - Eurovision Song Contest 2014: Final (Denmark)

Season 2014 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/10/2014

The Grand Final of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest took place on 10th May 2014. The slogan for the event was #JoinUs which was an attempt by the producers to incorporate social media into the shows. Austria won the 2014 contest with Rise Like A Phoenix, performed by bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst. Immediately after her victory Conchita became a household name. The Netherlands finished in second place with Calm After The Storm performed by The Common Linnets, which became a big hit following the contest.