The WORST episodes of Exclusive Fairytale
Every episode of Exclusive Fairytale ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Exclusive Fairytale!
Ling Chao and Xiao Tu have been childhood rivals and inseparable friends since kindergarten. Despite his brilliance and perfectionism, Ling Chao always lived in the shadow of Xiao Tu in his mother’s eyes. As they grow up together, their playful rivalry turns into something more.
#1 - Boys Should Be Careful Outside
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/27/2023
Born days apart in 1997, Xiao Tu and Ling Chao grow up as bickering yet inseparable companions, with Ling Chao resenting Xiao Tu despite their strange bond. A misunderstanding sends them searching for each other, and in the reunion, Ling Chao finally realizes Xiao Tu’s sincere care.
#2 - A New Official is Supposed to Apply Strict Measures
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/27/2023
Drunk on her tiny bit of authority, Xiao Tu ropes Ling Chao into a messy plan to retrieve a confiscated phone, only for them to get caught and lose her committee position. Ling Chao later fixes things the right way, and Xiao Tu’s small gesture of thanks hints at their softening dynamic.
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#3 - You Caught My Eye
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/27/2023
Xiao Tu refuses to push Ling Chao into reconciling with his father, choosing to respect his feelings and give him time. Meanwhile, rumors link her with Yin Zi Han, sparking Ling Chao’s quiet jealousy and an unexpected rivalry he can’t quite admit to.
#4 - If This Is Not Love
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/27/2023
Ling Chao grows jealous when Xiao Tu bonds with a fellow student from the union, spurring him to plan a clever dorm-wide gesture for her birthday. His heartfelt display leaves Xiao Tu confused yet aware of her growing feelings for her childhood friend.
#5 - A Secret I Can't Tell
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/27/2023
Ling Chao grows anxious about his mother after seeing her enter a luxury car, and unspoken worries create small misunderstandings between them. While helping pick her birthday gift, Xiao Tu and Ling Chao unexpectedly make a great team—just as Wen Hui prepares to reveal a secret that could change things.
#6 - A Wonderful Destiny
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/27/2023
Ling Chao wrongly believes his father has been tailing him and lashes out, while Yin Zi Han visits Xiao Tu’s home and gets a painfully awkward reception from both families. After a taekwondo “duel” he hilariously loses, Yin Zi Han walks Xiao Tu home, revealing his hidden dream of becoming a singer, and the pressure trapping him in his family’s shadow.
#7 - You, the One from My Memory
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/27/2023
A winter hangout with Xiao Tu’s childhood crush Ye Jun leaves Ling Chao quietly jealous after her “tipsy” confession. When Ling Chao’s father plans a sudden move, Ling Chao’s wish to stay near Xiao Tu helps bring his family back to the memories they’re not ready to leave behind.
#8 - Green Mood
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/27/2023
Xiao Tu and Ling Chao reconnect with Ye Jun, who recognizes Ling Chao’s feelings for her and offers him a post-graduation opportunity. Meanwhile, Xiao Tu’s accidental video clears a boy named Zhou Xing Yu of blame, sparking his sudden interest in her.
#9 - Doomsday
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2023
On the rumored “doomsday”, Ling Chao’s long-absent father suddenly returns, shattering his assumptions and stirring old wounds. The misunderstanding about his mother’s “boyfriend” clears up, but the emotional distance at home only deepens, leaving Ling Chao wanting to run from it all.
#10 - Heartbeat 404
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/27/2023
At university, Xiao Tu encounters Ling Chao in a mixed dorm and tries to keep her distance, but his jealous antics during a game and feigned drunkenness create a flustered, romantic tension between them. Their interactions leave Xiao Tu’s heart racing, even as she pretends not to notice.
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#11 - How Valuable is the Sense of Security?
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 7/27/2023
Xiao Tu struggles with the challenges of an internship at Cloud Sea TV Station while Ling Chao begins a collaborative travel app project with Jia Si Wen’s team. Meanwhile, Yin Zi Han returns to China with his idol group, highlighting the growing paths of everyone around Xiao Tu.
#12 - The Experience of First Love
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/27/2023
Xiao Tu and Ling Chao go public with their relationship, but their playful attempts to act “like a couple” clash with their natural selves. While Ling Chao grows suspicious of Xiao Tu’s recent evasiveness, she secretly helps Jiang Juan Juan with another confession, keeping her actions true to her own careful reasoning.
#13 - The Original Dream
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/27/2023
Struggling to keep up in the new semester, Xiao Tu regains confidence thanks to Ye Jun’s encouragement—unaware it’s secretly Ling Chao supporting her from behind the scenes. As Ling Chao heads to university, he returns to cheer her on, and under the winter sky, they promise to keep moving forward together.
#14 - Happy Breakup
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/27/2023
Ling Chao firmly establishes his relationship with Xiao Tu, taking her shopping for their future home and proudly sharing their couple photos online. His thoughtful gestures and decisive actions convince Zhou Xing Yu to step aside, leaving their bond unshaken.
#15 - You Can't Escape
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/27/2023
Ling Chao and Xiao Tu struggle to find private time during summer vacation, leading to a brief fight over scheduling conflicts with friends. They quickly reconcile, and Ling Chao channels his feelings into creating a long-distance relationship app called Exclusive Fairy Tale.
#16 - This Damn Sweetness
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/27/2023
During winter break, Ling Chao admits to his parents that he likes Xiao Tu, while she navigates a misunderstanding with the arrogant Jiang Hu. Later, after he rescues her and they spend the night together at a competition trip, Ling Chao finally confesses his feelings to Xiao Tu.
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#17 - A Little Crush
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/27/2023
Xiao Tu wrestles with her feelings for Ling Chao, awkwardly navigating jealousy and online rumors while preparing a birthday gift. Though missteps leave her empty-handed, small gestures at his birthday reveal the beginnings of their quietly blossoming romance.
#18 - I Was Blown by the Cold Wind for You
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/27/2023
Ling Chao grows quietly wary of Yin Zi Han’s closeness to Xiao Tu, while Yin Zi Han mistakes that attention for rivalry-fueled care and pushes himself harder. When Xiao Tu misses her movie date to tend to an injured Ling Chao, the fallout forces her to rethink her feelings, and the rumors swirling around her heart.
#19 - Rabbits Don't Eat Grass by Their Nests
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2023
A chaotic parents’ meeting turns into playful role-playing between Xiao Tu and Ling Chao, accidentally sparking schoolwide rumors about their relationship. As Xiao Tu becomes the center of gossip and tries to pull away, Ling Chao’s calm indifference only makes things more confusing for her, and more uncomfortable for Yin Zi Han.
#20 - Dad, You're Back
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/27/2023
Ling Chao keeps dodging his father’s visits to spare everyone the awkwardness, but a small realization about his mother’s quiet struggles makes him rethink his distance. Choosing to face things head-on, he finally allows his father to come home, beginning a fragile reconciliation.
#21 - I Got Your Back
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 7/27/2023
Xiao Tu impresses with a standout interview using Ye Jun and Yin Zi Han, overcoming workplace challenges, and after her probation assessment, she discovers that she and Ling Chao have been officially engaged by their parents.
#22 - The Person Who Loves Me the Most in This World
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 7/27/2023
Xiao Tu and Ling Chao reconcile family tensions, celebrate Ling Chao’s growth with a family photo, and he proposes to her under the Ferris wheel; years later, they are happily married with children, their love enduring from childhood into adulthood.
#23 - I Want to See You
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/27/2023
After narrowly missing Yunhai University’s cutoff, Xiao Tu chooses to apply for journalism on her own terms, marking her first truly independent life decision. A lakeside moment with Ling Chao turns awkward when he pushes too far, leaving her hurt and walking away to face her next step alone.
#24 - Life is Full of Ups and Downs
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 7/27/2023
Xiao Tu cares for an exhausted Xu Ling Long, who finally lets go of her feelings for Ling Chao, strengthening their friendship. Meanwhile, Xiao Tu and Ling Chao share a rare moment of mutual support and a comedic misunderstanding at a fancy restaurant.