The WORST episodes of Jane the Virgin

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

Jane Villanueva, a religious young Latina woman, has her vow to save her virginity until her marriage shattered when a doctor mistakenly artificially inseminates her during a checkup. The biological donor is a married man, a former playboy, and cancer survivor who is not only the new owner of the hotel where Jane works, but was also her former teenage crush.

Last Updated: 2/3/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
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Chapter Ninety-Two
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7.37
268 votes

#1 - Chapter Ninety-Two

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/5/2019

With Jorge officially moved into Alba’s house with his stuff, it quickly has changed the dynamic, making Jane to uncomfortable. Rafael and Jane work on their co-parenting of Mateo now that they have a potential way to help Mateo. Rogelio has a new set of unexpected problems arise on set with River. Xo is nervous about her last PET scan and what the results could show.

Directors: Leo Zisman
Writer: Liz Sczudlo
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Chapter Eighty-Eight
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7.38
284 votes

#2 - Chapter Eighty-Eight

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/8/2019

Jane is trying to go with the flow, so when Michael makes a suggestion to Jane which takes her out of her comfort zone, Jane decides to go for it. Jane struggles to adjust while Michael slides back into his old life. Jane struggles with her feelings for Rafael.

Directors: Stuart Gillard
Writer: Deirdre Shaw
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Chapter Ninety-Nine
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7.50
201 votes

#3 - Chapter Ninety-Nine

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/31/2019

Get ready for the finale with cast interviews from the cast of “Jane The Virgin” – Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo, Yael Grobglas, Justin Baldoni, Brett Dier, Ivonne Coll, Jaime Camil, Elias Janssen, Anthony Mendez and executive producer Jennie Snyder Urman.

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Chapter Eighty-Nine
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7.51
265 votes

#4 - Chapter Eighty-Nine

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/15/2019

Jane is having a hard time dealing with Rafael avoiding her, so when an issue with Mateo comes up she uses it to get some face time. Rogelio turns to Jane for help when he learns his pilot is in trouble. Alba and Jorge enlist Xo’s help to study for their upcoming immigration test. Petra finally gets to the bottom of who has been terrorizing her.

Directors: Zetna Fuentes
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Chapter Eighty-Six
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7.58
275 votes

#5 - Chapter Eighty-Six

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/24/2019

With everything that has been going on, Jane reluctantly agrees to let Rogelio throw her a big 30th birthday party. Jane’s mentor gives her some important advice that may help her start writing again. Petra thinks she and JR are finally in a good place, until she realizes that JR might see things differently.

Directors: Gina Lamar
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Chapter Ninety-Five
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7.58
240 votes

#6 - Chapter Ninety-Five

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/26/2019

When Lina comes to town, Jane is excited to see her until Lina asks her for a favor. Rafael begins to work with Petra again but old tensions create new problems between them. Rogelio creates a plan to pressure the network to pick-up his pilot. Meanwhile, Jane and Rafael have been looking for a solution to one of their problems and think Alba just might be the answer.

Directors: Neema Barnette
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Chapter Ninety-Seven
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7.58
243 votes

#7 - Chapter Ninety-Seven

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/17/2019

When Jane’s editor pitches her a dark twist for her book, Jane begins to wonder if the same thing might have actually happened to her. Rogelio helps River bond with her daughter, but River once again makes things difficult for him. To avoid thinking about her career change, Xo instead focuses on trying to smooth things over between Jane and Alba. Meanwhile, Alba stands up to someone from her past, which helps Jane realize she should do the same for herself.

Directors: Melanie Mayron
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Chapter Seventeen
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7.60
528 votes

#8 - Chapter Seventeen

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/6/2015

When a crisis with the hotel overwhelms Rafael, Jane becomes concerned that he might not be as hands-on in fatherhood as she expected. Alba is having a difficult time with Xo’s living situation which causes a strain between them. Michael helps Rogelio with his relationship with Xo, and in return Rogelio helps Michael come to a realization about Jane. Petra discovers a big secret that leaves her unsettled.

Directors: Uta Briesewitz
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Chapter Sixty-Eight
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7.62
459 votes

#9 - Chapter Sixty-Eight

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2017

When Jane learns that Rafael introduced Mateo to his new girlfriend, Katherine, without her consent she gets angry since she thinks Katherine has a negative influence on both Rafael and Mateo. Jane turns to Petra for help with the situation with Rafael, but Petra makes Jane an offer she can’t refuse. Now that the baby is born, Rogelio and Darci struggle to choose a name for the baby they both agree on. Xo is focused on growing the dance studio and decides to go into business with an unlikely foe.

Directors: Gina Lamar
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Chapter Fifteen
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7.63
514 votes

#10 - Chapter Fifteen

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/9/2015

When Jane and Rafael receive news about their baby’s health, they revisit moving in together which prompts a surprise from Rafael. Alba gives Jane and Xo relationship advice that they both take to heart, but which leads them to unexpected friction with Rafael and Rogelio. Petra finds herself with an unexpected ally. Michael tells Jane that her favorite literary idol is staying at the Marbella and Jane is determined to get her own book into her hands.

Directors: Melanie Mayron
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Chapter Eighty-Seven
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7.63
278 votes

#11 - Chapter Eighty-Seven

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

Jane struggles with giving Rafael his space after she discovers that he is hiding a secret. Jane and Michael uncover clues about what happened the day he “died.” Petra wants to fit into JR’s world and enlists Jane’s help. After a few attempts to get back into the groove, Xo and Rogelio work together to try and find a new normal. Alba confesses her feelings about Jorge.

Directors: Eric Lea
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Chapter Fifty-Three
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7.63
677 votes

#12 - Chapter Fifty-Three

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/30/2017

Jane and Michael are both feeling the pressure – Jane with turning in the perfect novel and Michael with passing his upcoming test. Jane and Rafael become concerned over Mateo’s development when they learn that other children his age are more advanced. Rogelio invites everyone to the last day of filming for his telenovela, but he is not pleased with the ending. After watching Xo and Rogelio’s interaction, Darci begins to question her and Rogelio’s potential relationship. Rafael is upset when he learns what Petra is up to, but she explains that she is protecting him once again.

Directors: Gina Lamar
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Chapter Seventy-Six
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7.63
374 votes

#13 - Chapter Seventy-Six

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/9/2018

Jane’s fixation on a negative review has left her with writer’s block, so Rogelio suggests she take a class to help. With the encouragement of Jane, Rafael is ready to dig into his past. Rogelio is trying to make things less about him and more about Xo, but he grows suspicious when he learns she is keeping a secret from him. Petra tests the loyalty of her lawyer.

Directors: Melanie Mayron
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Chapter Sixty-Six
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7.64
558 votes

#14 - Chapter Sixty-Six

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/20/2017

Jane’s burgeoning relationship with Adam helps bring out her fun side and reminds her that she isn’t just a mom. However, when Adam gets a job opportunity, he asks for Jane’s opinion on if he should stay or go. Rogelio is facing issues with his co-star at work and things are about to get even worse for him. Xo is helping to take care of Darci to prove that Rogelio is committed to being a father to the baby. Petra and Rafael are working together to try and buy back the hotel, but are running into trouble, causing tension between them.

Directors: Gina Lamar
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Chapter Five
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7.64
720 votes

#15 - Chapter Five

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/2014

Furious at her mother Xo, Jane decides she needs some space and moves in with her fiancée, Michael. However, living together isn’t what she thought it would be and Jane has to rethink her plans. Jane makes an effort to get to know Rogelio, but when his nerves get the better of him, things don’t go quite as planned. Rafael and Petra continue to struggle with the state of their marriage, but Petra has another unusual plan up her sleeve.

Directors: Edward Ornelas
Writer: Josh Reims
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Chapter Seventy-Five
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7.65
378 votes

#16 - Chapter Seventy-Five

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/2/2018

Jane is ready to move on from the Marbella and pursue writing full time, but an unexpected development forces her to consider returning to her teaching roots. When Jane applies for a job as an adjunct professor, she finds herself seeing her former professor, Jonathan Chavez, in a different light. Rafael thinks he has found a way to get back in the real estate game and looks to Jane for support. Rogelio courts Eva Longoria to star in the American remake of the Passions of Santos.

Directors: Gina Lamar
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Chapter Fifty-Five
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7.65
688 votes

#17 - Chapter Fifty-Five

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/13/2017

Jane finds work disappointing at first, but then she hears about a showcase for emerging writers. Petra rebrands the Marbella. Rogelio’s relationship with Xo becomes strained; and Jane and Rafael seek solutions for Mateo’s behavioral issues.

Directors: Brad Silberling
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Chapter Eight
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7.65
675 votes

#18 - Chapter Eight

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/8/2014

Jane and Rafael both reveal shocking secrets to each other. Xo is excited when a music producer, Elliot, contacts her to record a demo, but little does she know that Rogelio had a hand in making it happen. Michael is close to a big break in his case, and Petra finds new was to make Rafael’s life difficult.

Directors: Norman Buckley
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Chapter Fifty-Eight
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7.66
675 votes

#19 - Chapter Fifty-Eight

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/20/2017

Jane feels guilty that she isn’t around for Mateo as much as she would like, so she decides to run for Room Mom against none other than perfect mom, Petra. With the help of Jane and Xo, Alba tries to impress her crush. Rafael tries to be there for both Jane and Petra. Rogelio tries to slyly get information from Mateo about Xo and Bruce’s relationship.

Directors: Melanie Mayron
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Chapter Fifty-Two
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7.66
691 votes

#20 - Chapter Fifty-Two

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/23/2017

Jane finds it difficult to stop meddling in other people’s relationships, especially Xo’s and Rafael’s. Rogelio makes an unorthodox agreement with his matchmaker. Petra goes to great lengths to find out if Rafael is working against her. Michael, with Jane’s help, makes an important life decision. Rafael gets some upsetting news that leaves him reeling.

Directors: Anna Mastro
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Chapter Ninety-Four
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7.66
252 votes

#21 - Chapter Ninety-Four

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/19/2019

With Jane and Rafael finally in a good place, they are concerned to discover Mateo’s treatment might be a problem. Alba and Rogelio are worried about Xo’s recent behavior. Petra is secretly pleased when Rafael and Jane begin fighting over her.

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Chapter One
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7.66
1225 votes

#22 - Chapter One

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2014

Jane Villanueva is a driven young woman studying to become a teacher, nursing a dream to be a writer, and supporting herself with a job at a hot new Miami hotel. All the years of watching telenovelas with the two women who raised her – her sexy, young-at-heart mother, Xiomara and her still-devout grandmother, Alba – have given Jane a slightly unrealistic view of romance, but her wonderful fiancé, Michael, is supportive and even understands her decision to “save herself” until marriage. All of Jane’s meticulous life plans are turned upside down, however, when she sees her doctor for a routine check-up and is accidentally artificially inseminated with a specimen meant for someone else. Now, Jane is faced with the most important decisions of her life – a life that has suddenly become as dramatic, complicated and unpredictable as the telenovelas she has always loved.

Directors: Brad Siberling
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Chapter Fifty
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7.66
768 votes

#23 - Chapter Fifty

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2016

When Jane’s cousin unexpectedly shows up at her door, Jane questions her own less than spontaneous life. Xo finds the perfect location for her dance studio, but it happens to be near her ex-boyfriend, Bruce Rogelio realizes his feelings for Xo, but struggles with telling her. Petra is served with a lawsuit and she decides to ask Rafael for help. Michael is ready to get to work just as they get a break in the Mutter case.

Directors: Melanie Mayron
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Chapter Fifty-Nine
star
7.67
653 votes

#24 - Chapter Fifty-Nine

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/27/2017

Jane is finally ready to get back in the dating game so she enlists the help of Rafael and Petra. Alba takes Xo and Jane’s advice about being an independent woman when it comes to Jorge. Petra finds out that Chuck has been talking to the police, which could put her in hot water. Rogelio is trying to settle his lawsuit in a hurry so he can start his new telenovela.

Directors: Anna Mastro
Writer: Deirdre Shaw
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Chapter Twenty-Nine
star
7.67
619 votes

#25 - Chapter Twenty-Nine

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/2015

Jane and Rafael interview potential babysitters to help take some of the pressure off everyone, but Jane has specific and lengthy requirements. Jane attends her graduate school’s Christmas party in hopes of finding the perfect writing advisor, but things don’t go quite as planned. Rogelio is faced with a tough decision about the direction of his life. Petra wants a friendship with Jane, but her mother’s antics once again thwart those efforts. Michael’s suspicions have turned out to be true and he thinks he has discovered a lead on a possible rival to Sin Rostro.

Directors: Edward Ornelas
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