The WORST episodes of Long Story Short

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

A show about a family, over time. It's about the shared history, the inside jokes, the old wounds. If you've ever had a mother, father, sibling, partner, or child, this is the show for you and by the way would it kill you to call them?

Last Updated: 8/29/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing

7.43

23 votes

#1 - There's a Mattress in There

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/22/2025

With Elliott's blessing, Yoshi goes all-in on an exciting new business opportunity, inspired by a salesman wearing flip-flops.

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7.49

35 votes

#2 - Yoshi's Bar Mitzvah

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/22/2025

It's a night to remember when Avi brings his girlfriend home to meet the family on the same weekend his kid brother is becoming a man.

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7.50

14 votes

#3 - Wolves

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/22/2025

While trying to address the "wolf situation" at Hannah's school, Avi teams up with a group of parents who take things a little too far.

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7.63

16 votes

#4 - Yoshi & Baby

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/22/2025

Yoshi's determined to come through for his sister and be responsible. But a chance meeting while waiting in line for potato ice cream changes everything.

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7.63

19 votes

#5 - Shira Can't Cook

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/22/2025

To crush the competition at a high-stakes school potluck, Shira tries making knishes — her mother's most difficult recipe.

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7.78

9 votes

#6 - Uncle Barry

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/22/2025

A somber occasion brings everyone together in Las Vegas, leading to a surprise family gathering in the desert.

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7.82

11 votes

#7 - Kendra's Job

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/22/2025

Kendra weighs the pros and cons of putting work before personal relationships when she's accepted into a management training program.

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7.96

27 votes

#8 - Hannah's Dance Recital

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/22/2025

Shira and Kendra head north to attend a winter-themed dance recital in Santa Rosa... and to ask Avi a very important question.

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8.00

9 votes

#9 - The Intervention

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/22/2025

The truth comes out when the kids come home for an awkward conversation under the guise of celebrating their parents' anniversary.

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8.00

9 votes

#10 - Honoring Naomi Schwartz

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/22/2025

A special event at the Jewish Community Center puts Naomi in the spotlight — but it's the same night as Shira's prom.

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