The WORST episodes of Love Island (US)

Every episode of Love Island (US) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Love Island (US)!

A group of single islanders compete for a chance at love and friendship in a gorgeous villa. Every few days, participants must find a partner, and those who fail to do so risk being cast out from the island, while the remaining couples must win over not only each other, but viewers, to take home the cash prize.

Last Updated: 6/5/2025Network: PeacockStatus: Continuing
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#1 - Episode 3

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/5/2025

Episode 5: Aftersun
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5.50
20 votes

#2 - Episode 5: Aftersun

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/15/2024

Maura Higgins discusses the first week in the villa with special guests Ariana Madix, Nikki and Brie Garcia, Cely Vazquez, Jessica Losurdo and the first dumped Islander; plus, an exclusive interview with the next two bombshells.

Episode 5: Unseen Bits
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5.53
17 votes

#3 - Episode 5: Unseen Bits

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/22/2023

Narrator Iain Stirling presents unseen clips and exclusive action from Week 1 in the villa.

Watch Now:Apple TV
Episode 11: Unseen Bits
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5.54
13 votes

#4 - Episode 11: Unseen Bits

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/29/2023

Unseen moments from Week 2 including behind-the-scenes action of VIP guest Ariana Madix.

Episode 24: Unseen Bits
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6.18
11 votes

#5 - Episode 24: Unseen Bits

Season 5 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/12/2023

The very best unseen action from Week 4, including outtakes from Maura Higgins playing “Face Facts.”

Episode 5: Week 1 Recap
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6.36
22 votes

#6 - Episode 5: Week 1 Recap

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/23/2022

Recapping the Islanders’ first week at the villa coupling up and participating in sexy challenges.

Episode 23: Aftersun
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6.39
18 votes

#7 - Episode 23: Aftersun

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 7/6/2024

Johnny Bananas and Kay Kay Kalore join Maura Higgins on the sofa to discuss the drama of Casa Amor, alongside regular panelists Ariana Madix and Cely Vazquez; two familiar faces are revealed as bombshells heading into the villa.

Episode 29
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6.39
28 votes

#8 - Episode 29

Season 3 - Episode 29 - Aired 8/15/2021

The Islanders settled in for their last day in The Villa. After the girls make breakfast, the Islanders play "Race To The Altar" and the winning couple scores a bonus night in The Hideaway. The next morning, the four couples gather for a brunch and reflect on the relationships they've formed in the Villa. Soon after, the girls are whisked away to find their picture perfect dress for that night's ceremonies and all Islanders work on their Declarations of Love. That night, the girls rejoin the boys in The Villa, all of them dressed to the nines, and share their words of love before indulging in the celebration of being the final four couples. Arielle Vandenberg returns for the finale and announces the winners of Love Island 2021 and the $100,000 prize!

Episode 17: Aftersun
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6.43
21 votes

#9 - Episode 17: Aftersun

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/29/2024

Maura Higgins discusses the latest drama in the villa with special guests Ariana Madix and the three Islanders who were dumped this week; Maura introduces the Casa boys and girls of 2024 and predicts whose heads will turn.

Episode 11: Aftersun
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6.50
20 votes

#10 - Episode 11: Aftersun

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/22/2024

Maura Higgins discusses the latest drama in the villa with special guests, including Ariana Madix, Cely Vazquez, Deb Chubb and the second dumped Islander; Iain Stirling introduces his unseen moment of the week.

Episode 17: Unseen Bits
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6.50
10 votes

#11 - Episode 17: Unseen Bits

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/5/2023

Unseen fun, fooling around, fallouts and flirty chat from the nation's favorite villa during week 3.

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6.53
19 votes

#12 - Episode 5: More to Love

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/29/2020

From budding romances to an unexpected dumping, catch up with Love Island: More to Love, two hour recap of the week's hottest gossip and never before seen footage

Episode 36: Unseen Bits
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6.56
18 votes

#13 - Episode 36: Unseen Bits

Season 4 - Episode 36 - Aired 8/27/2022

One last round of the best and funniest unseen moments from the Islanders’ final days in the villa.

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6.56
16 votes

#14 - Episode 18: More to Love

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/12/2020

The weekly show takes a look at the islanders' best moments from the previous week and features never-before-seen footage, hilarious commentary, exclusive interviews and more.

Episode 24: Unseen Bits
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6.63
16 votes

#15 - Episode 24: Unseen Bits

Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/13/2022

Narrator Iain Stirling shows the Islanders in a new light with the best unseen moments from Week 4.

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6.63
16 votes

#16 - Episode 11: More to Love

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/5/2020

From Lauren driving all the boys crazy to MacKenzie putting her crazy on full display. Weekly recap and never before seen footage

Episode 29: Aftersun
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6.65
17 votes

#17 - Episode 29: Aftersun

Season 6 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/13/2024

Ariana Madix's "Vanderpump Rules" co-star Katie Maloney joins Maura Higgins and the panel to discuss the latest breakups, make-ups, bombshells and dumpings in the villa; Leah and Miguel play a game of "Red Flag, Green Flag" in the Beach Hut.

Episode 1
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6.70
110 votes

#18 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/9/2019

The sizzling summer of love and drama is officially underway! Host Arielle Vandenberg welcomes 10 sexy single Islanders to their beautiful beachside villa and it doesn't take long for them to couple up, but when a surprise Islander moves in, ready to turn heads, someone might go home before they have time to unpack.

Watch Now:Apple TV
Episode 5
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6.71
34 votes

#19 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/13/2021

After the events of the previous night's recoupling, our Islanders welcome new boy Isaiah into the Villa. With Shannon and Josh's relationship sitting in rocky territory, Isaiah makes his interest in her known immediately. The Cashay, Cinco, and Trina love triangle gets even more complicated as the girls wonder: When will Cinco make a decision?

Episode 35: Aftersun
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6.71
14 votes

#20 - Episode 35: Aftersun

Season 6 - Episode 35 - Aired 7/20/2024

Ahead of the finale, Maura Higgins talks about the final four couples with last year's winners Hannah and Marco, Ariana Madix, Cely Vazquez and all the Islanders who were dumped from the villa this week, including Rob, Aaron and Kaylor.

Episode 7
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6.72
32 votes

#21 - Episode 7

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/15/2021

After choosing Trina, Cinco has a hard time talking to Cashay. Cashay feels disrespected by both Trina and Cinco and puts up necessary barriers. Our new Islanders choose what boys they want to take out on a date and at night the Islanders play a steamy game of Unboxed.

Episode 10
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6.79
34 votes

#22 - Episode 10

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/28/2023

The Islander must save one person from being dumped and say goodbye to another; the Hideaway opens.

Watch Now:Apple TV
Episode 8
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6.79
34 votes

#23 - Episode 8

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/16/2021

After an emotionally exhausting past few days, the Islanders get to relax and have fun with a new challenge, "All Lubed Up." Important talks and last minute efforts all lead up to the night's recoupling ceremony hosted by Arielle Vandenberg. Which girls will have the chance to keep looking for love and which will get dumped from the island?

Episode 13
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6.80
25 votes

#24 - Episode 13

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/31/2023

There is tension in the villa as the new arrivals choose which Islanders to take on dates.

Episode 30
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6.83
30 votes

#25 - Episode 30

Season 6 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/14/2024

The Islanders unleash their competitive spirits as they split into two teams and face off in the "Summer Sports Day" challenge; one couple takes their relationship to the next level; the Hideaway opens again.