The WORST episodes of Heels

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

Two brothers and rivals — one a villain, or “heel,” in the ring; the other a hero, or “face” — war over their late father’s wrestling promotion, vying for national attention in small-town Georgia.

Last Updated: 3/19/2024Network: STARZStatus: Ended
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House Show
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7.42
251 votes

#1 - House Show

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/19/2021

It's the day of Big Jim's baby's baptism and a new beginning for everyone in Duffy. Meanwhile, Jack's running around town prepping and promoting the upcoming match at the fair.

Directors: Peter Segal
Writer: Eli Jorne
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Dusty Finish
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7.48
325 votes

#2 - Dusty Finish

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/22/2021

As the wrestlers at the DWL worry about the fallout from the previous show, Jack struggles with what direction to take the narrative and the league, especially after an enticing offer from the FWD's Charlie Gully.

Directors: Peter Segal
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Kayfabe
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7.49
392 votes

#3 - Kayfabe

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/15/2021

Jack Spade, the owner of the Duffy Wrestling League, controls everything inside of his wrestling ring. Outside the ropes, he fights to balance his family and professional life.

Directors: Peter Segal
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Cutting Promos
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7.51
285 votes

#4 - Cutting Promos

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/5/2021

After a house fire forces Jack and his family to move in with Carol and Ace, the two brothers put their differences aside and their heads together to generate a DWL promo to further grow the league's fan base.

Directors: Jessica Lowrey
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Ten-Bell Salute
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7.51
175 votes

#5 - Ten-Bell Salute

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/28/2023

After the DWL's successful South Georgia State Fair showing, Ace is left reeling from Jack's revelation to him in the ring. He flees Duffy, leaving his brother behind to reflect upon the tragedy of their father's death.

Directors: Peter Segal
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Heavy Heads
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7.61
135 votes

#6 - Heavy Heads

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/18/2023

Ace returns to Duffy determined to leave the DWL and wrestling behind. Crystal worries about her first Women's Division bout. As things with her and Bobby-Pin start heating up, Jack contends with a still-smarting Gully.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
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The Journey is the Obstacle
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7.66
147 votes

#7 - The Journey is the Obstacle

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/4/2023

Ace begins what he hopes will be his journey of spiritual awakening. Back in Duffy, the collective elation from the South Georgia State Fair is fading fast. The financial vultures are circling after the DWL's success.

Directors: Peter Segal
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The Things that Matter
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7.66
116 votes

#8 - The Things that Matter

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/8/2023

In the wake of The Condamned's growing popularity, Ace begins to lose himself in the myth of his character. The Dome prepares to further woo Continuum. Staci digs further into the Dome's sordid secrets.

Directors: Jessica Lowrey
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Discord
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7.71
130 votes

#9 - Discord

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/11/2023

Jack goes on the road to find Ace. The DWL has been left in the hands of Willie, who uses the opportunity to start developing a Women's Division with Crystal. Gully comes to town with an offer the DWL can't refuse.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Victor Levin
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Appearances
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7.74
139 votes

#10 - Appearances

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/1/2023

Jack, Ace, and Staci prepare for a potentially life-changing meeting. Willie and Wild Bill think back on an exciting time in the DWL's infancy, when a young Tom Spade faced a similar opportunity.

Directors: Peter Segal
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Cheap Heat
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7.80
295 votes

#11 - Cheap Heat

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/29/2021

In an attempt to drum up more heat, Jack enlists the help of wrestling veteran, Ricky Rabies, setting Ace up with a full house for his comeback match against Bobby Pin.

Directors: Jessica Lowrey
Writer: Bradley Paul
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The Big Bad Fish Man
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7.96
239 votes

#12 - The Big Bad Fish Man

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/3/2021

The South Georgia State Fair is only a couple of weeks away and Jack's doing all he can to keep his professional and personal lives intact. Staci has suspicions that Jack played a role in Ace's unexpected Heel-turn.

Directors: Peter Segal
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Who the Hell is The Condamned?
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7.96
127 votes

#13 - Who the Hell is The Condamned?

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/25/2023

A mysterious new wrestler surges in popularity in Duffy, igniting Gully's ire. He demands the DWL make an appearance at Florida Wrestling Dystopia to make amends. Jack asks Staci to take on more responsibility at the Dome.

Directors: Peter Segal
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Swerve
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8.03
266 votes

#14 - Swerve

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/12/2021

When the South Georgia State Fair shows interest in featuring the DWL at this years fair, it's on Jack to close the deal with an electric night of matches. But chaos reigns as Bill, Ace, and Crystal have their own ideas.

Directors: Peter Segal
Writer: Rachel Alter
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Double Turn
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8.29
252 votes

#15 - Double Turn

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/10/2021

The culmination of all Jack's efforts finally pays off as the DWL is featured on the biggest stage in its history, but there's a lot more on the line than the championship belt.

Directors: Peter Segal
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High Flying
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8.37
129 votes

#16 - High Flying

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/15/2023

The cross-promotion event is here! Everything culminates with Harmageddon: DWL versus Dystopia. Can Jack and Ace forgive each other and right their wrongs? Or will it all fall apart in the ring yet again?

Directors: Jessica Lowrey
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