The WORST episodes of Friendly Rivalry
Every episode of Friendly Rivalry ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Friendly Rivalry!
In a school for elite students, two teens form a complicated bond in the face of ruthless competition, unforgiving expectations and deceptive promises.
#1 - Episode 15
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/5/2025
Je-i and Seul-gi take drastic steps when their ranks slide after a big test. Byeong-jin pressures Choi Gyung into taking pills to maintain her grades.
#2 - Episode 13
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/3/2025
A traumatic discovery leaves Je-i in a vulnerable state. Feeling uncertain over the situation, a suspicious Seul-gi looks for answers.
#3 - Episode 1
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/10/2025
After living in an orphanage, Woo Seul-gi transfers to a top-ranking school hoping to find her father — and soon catches the eye of a popular student.
#4 - Episode 6
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/18/2025
Students take drastic measures to beat the stress of midterms. Choi Gyung shares a discovery with Seul-gi, causing them to question Je-i's intentions.
#5 - Episode 2
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/11/2025
Facing a heartbreaking discovery, Seul-gi struggles to adjust to her demanding schoolwork, while her background makes her a target of bullying.
#6 - Episode 14
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/4/2025
With the help of Seul-gi, Je-i uses hidden cameras to spy on her parents, hoping to find a witness who can assist with the court case.
#7 - Episode 9
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/24/2025
An attack at the festival causes panic at the school. Je-i comes face to face with a figure from her past as they fight over the stolen cellphone.
#8 - Episode 3
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/12/2025
Yu Je-i continues to show kindness towards Seul-gi and invites her to her private study space, drawing the two girls closer together.
#9 - Episode 5
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/17/2025
While Seul-gi finds details of her family history on Je-i's phone, Choi Gyung looks into the connection between the two girls' pasts.
#10 - Episode 11
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/26/2025
Struggling to find Yu Je-na, Je-i decides to frame her for dealing, hoping the police will be able to locate her before their father does.
#11 - Episode 12
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/27/2025
A traumatic discovery leaves Je-i in a vulnerable state. Feeling uncertain over the situation, a suspicious Seul-gi looks for answers.
#12 - Episode 7
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2025
Ye-ri makes a deal with Je-i's father, Yu Tae-jun, by using his secret against him. Seul-gi worries about a health checkup following her exams.
#13 - Episode 10
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/25/2025
The school is investigated by the police due to the festival incident, and the victim, Seul-gi, is accused of being the perpetrator. When Seul-gi is put in danger because of Ara, who is cornered, Jae-yi makes a choice.
#14 - Episode 16
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/6/2025
Leading up to the exam, Je-i and Seul-gi craft a final, defiant plan — but there are high risks for everyone involved.
#15 - Episode 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/13/2025
A furious Choi Gyung becomes suspicious when Je-i nominates Seul-gi as class monitor. Ju Ye-ri overhears a conversation about Je-i's former seatmate.
#16 - Episode 8
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/2025
Ye-ri steals Seul-gi's father's phone. As she tries to unlock it, the rest of the students head to the school festival.