The WORST episodes of Locke & Key

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

After their father's death, three siblings move into a house filled with reality-bending keys that may in fact be connected to their father's murder.

Last Updated: 10/18/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Past is Prologue
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#1 - Past is Prologue

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2021

Gabe insinuates himself into Tyler's search for the Memory Key as Kinsey resolves to find out what's going on with Eden. Bode visits an old friend.

Directors: Carlton Cuse
Farewell
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#2 - Farewell

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/10/2022

With Gideon hell-bent on acquiring the Creation Key, the Lockes race to stop him, leading to a vicious clash — and a decision that changes everything.

Curtain
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#3 - Curtain

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/10/2022

Gideon forces Ellie to take him to the missing key, putting an old classmate's life on the line. Nina and Bode attempt to unlock the Harlequin Chest.

Free Bird
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#4 - Free Bird

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2022

Gideon's henchman grabs leverage to use against the Lockes as Tyler and Kinsey look for a way to help Bode, who's devising a clever plan of his own.

Siege
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#5 - Siege

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/10/2022

Suspicions about Bode's behavior come to a head after an unsettling discovery, while Gideon's patience runs out in his plot to possess the keys.

Deep Cover
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#6 - Deep Cover

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/10/2022

Bode's sudden attitude change worries his family and friends, Tyler catches up with a co-worker, and Gideon forms an unholy alliance.

Five Minutes Past
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#7 - Five Minutes Past

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/10/2022

Bode looks for the key that will let him see his dad, Nina confronts bad memories, and Kinsey gathers with the Savinis for an emotional send-off.

Wedding Crashers
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#8 - Wedding Crashers

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/10/2022

Duncan's wedding day brings a welcome surprise — and provides the perfect opportunity for uninvited guests to search the house. Bode discovers a new key.

The Snow Globe
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#9 - The Snow Globe

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/10/2022

A mysterious snow globe unleashes a double dose of trouble at Keyhouse, leaving Bode out in the cold as Kinsey and Nina try to retrieve a stolen key.

Cliffhanger
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#10 - Cliffhanger

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/22/2021

Escalating threats and a devastating loss lead the Lockes into a ferocious showdown with Dodge. Back at Keyhouse, Bode confronts a shocking visitor.

Directors: Mark Tonderai
Alpha & Omega
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#11 - Alpha & Omega

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/22/2021

While Tyler works on a way to help Jackie, Gabe gives Kinsey a deadline to meet his demands, Eden manipulates Josh, and a shaken Nina reaches out.

Directors: Mark Tonderai
Irons in the Fire
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#12 - Irons in the Fire

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/22/2021

As the origins of the Locke family magic come to light, Tyler and Kinsey look to protect their loved ones from Gabe's expanding collection of pawns.

Writer: Jordan Riggs
Best Laid Plans
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#13 - Best Laid Plans

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/22/2021

Kinsey puts her acting skills to the test when the Lockes and their friends set a magical trap at Keyhouse. Josh fumes over his missing artifact.

The Maze
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#14 - The Maze

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/22/2021

At the annual Winterfest celebration, Kinsey tries to play it cool around Gabe while a key found by Bode and Duncan may offer a way to take down Dodge.

Directors: Mairzee Almas
Forget Me Not
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#15 - Forget Me Not

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2021

With Duncan's emotional state deteriorating, Gabe confronts one of the Lockes, Tyler surprises Jackie on her birthday, and Kinsey faces up to her fears.

Directors: Mairzee Almas
Small World
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#16 - Small World

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2021

Amid Duncan's unease over a new houseguest, Gabe tries to drive a wedge between Kinsey and Scot, Bode finds an unusual key, and Nina bonds with Josh.

Directors: Mairzee Almas
The Head and the Heart
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#17 - The Head and the Heart

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2021

Tyler grows concerned over Jackie's memory loss, Gabe probes the Lockes for information about the keys, and Nina meets a mansplainer at her new job.

Directors: Mark Tonderai
Writer: Liz Phang
The Premiere
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#18 - The Premiere

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/22/2021

Gabe forges an unholy alliance with Eden. Kinsey prepares for the premiere of the Savini Squad's horror film. Duncan arrives at Keyhouse with big news.

Directors: Mark Tonderai
Trapper / Keeper
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#19 - Trapper / Keeper

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/2020

While Nina uncovers details about Rendell's past, Kinsey helps out the Savini Squad, Tyler falls in with a bad crowd, and Bode finds another key.

Directors: Michael Morris
Writer: Liz Phang
Welcome to Matheson
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#20 - Welcome to Matheson

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/7/2020

After the Lockes move into Keyhouse, Bode makes a new acquaintance — and a startling discovery. Tyler and Kinsey try to start over at a new high school.

Directors: Michael Morris
The Black Door
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#21 - The Black Door

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2020

Kinsey explores the sea cave with the Savini Squad in tow, Nina confronts Ellie over Joe, and Tyler sabotages his relationship with Jackie.

Directors: Mark Tonderai
Family Tree
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#22 - Family Tree

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2020

Kinsey uses a key to seek vengeance on a school bully. A troubled Nina finds a sympathetic ear. A long-buried memory casts Rendell in a new light.

Directors: Mark Tonderai
The Keepers of the Keys
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#23 - The Keepers of the Keys

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/2020

Sporting a new hairdo and attitude, Kinsey takes a chance with Scot by sharing what's going on inside her head. Tyler tries to impress his crush.

Directors: Tim Southam
Dissection
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#24 - Dissection

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/7/2020

The Locke family faces their worst nightmare when the person responsible for shattering their lives resurfaces and demands one of the keys.

Directors: Dawn Wilkinson
Head Games
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#25 - Head Games

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/7/2020

Locating a powerful new key sends Bode's spirit soaring. Tyler's simmering rage boils over. Kinsey realizes just how much her fear is holding her back.

Directors: Tim Southam