The WORST episodes of Mahabharat (2013)
Every episode of Mahabharat (2013) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Mahabharat (2013)!
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#1 - Kunti, sons arrive at Hastinapur
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2013
Kunti and her sons arrive at Hastinapur. Bhishma, Dhritarashtra and Gandhari welcome Kunti and her sons. Kunti informs her sons about Gandhari's sons. Shakuni provokes Duryodhan into treating the Pandavas as his enemies. The clash between the Pandavas and Kauravas begins.
#2 - Kunti bears a son
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/17/2013
Pandu leaves Hastinapur with Kunti and Madri. Dhritarashtra becomes the acting king of Hastinapur. To fulfil Pandu's desire to have a child, Kunti uses Rishi Durvasa’s boon. She bears a son from Lord Dharmraj. Pandu names the child Yudhishtir.
#3 - Gandhari's child shocks everyone
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/18/2013
Vidura informs Dhritarashtra, Satyavati and Bhishma that Kunti has given birth to a son. Dhritarashtra decides to celebrate the occasion. Later, everybody is shocked on seeing what Gandhari has given birth to. Dhritarashtra expresses his displeasure and decides to hurt Gandhari.
#4 - Kunti gives birth to Bheem
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/21/2013
Satyavati informs Dhritarashtra that Maharishi Vyasa can give life to his children. Maharishi Vyasa transforms the flesh delivered by Gandhari and tells her that she will become the mother of a hundred boys and a girl. Meanwhile, Kunti worships Vaayudev and gives birth to a boy, who is named Bheem.
#5 - Gandhari's first child is named Duryodhana
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/22/2013
Extreme weather conditions prevail during the birth of Dhritarashtra's first child and Krupacharya suggests the baby should be sacrificed for the betterment of Hastinapur. But Dhritarashtra decides to keep the child and names him Duryodhan. Indradev blesses Kunti with a boy, who is named Arjun.
#6 - Karna impresses Bhishma
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/23/2013
Seeing Karna's chariot skills and archery, Bhishma awards him with hundred gold coins. Bhishma tells Sushena to send Karna to Magadh to learn archery, as only Kshatriyas are allowed to learn it in Hastinapur and Panchal. Later, Shakuni teaches Duryodhan to be cunning.
#7 - Shakuni lies to Dhritarashtra
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2013
Vidura informs Dhritarashtra about Duryodhan's incident with the fishermen. Shakuni lies to Dhritarashtra that the fishermen attacked Duryodhan and wounded him. Dhritarashtra gets angry and orders that the fishermen be killed. Later, on Satyavati's request, he changes his decision.
#8 - Satyavati wants Pandu to return
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/2013
Bhagirathi blames Satyavati for the downfall of Hastinapur. To rectify her mistake, she sets out for the forest to convince Pandu to return. All this while, Shakuni continues to provoke Dhritarashtra against Satyavati and Pandu. What will happen when Pandu returns to Hastinapur?
#9 - The cursed Pandu
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2013
Pandu and Madri get intimate causing Pandu's death. Madri sacrifices her life, believing she was responsible for Pandu's death. Satyavati takes Kunti and her sons and they return to Hastinapur.
#10 - Who will be the next King?
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2013
Satyavati asks Vidur to make Yudhishtir, the next ruler of Hastinapur. Meanwhile, Dhritarashtra decides to make Duryodhan his successor. Bhishma asks Shakuni to tell Dhritarashtra to wait till Pandu's sons return to Hastinapur.
#11 - Pandu steps down from the throne
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/16/2013
As Pandu steps down from his position, Shakuni instigates Dhritarashtra to take his place. Gandhari disapproves of Shakuni's actions but is helpless. Pandu tells Kunti and Madri about Maharishi Kindam's curse. Kunti and Madri decide to accompany Pandu to the forest.
#12 - Duryodhana against Bhishma
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/31/2013
Dhritarashtra assures Duryodhan that he will be the next King of Hastinapur. Shakuni shares his plan to throw the Pandavas out of Hastinapur with Duryodhan. Later, Vidura informs Bhishma about Duryodhan's behaviour towards the Pandavas. Will they get their place in the kingdom?
#13 - Training the princes
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/1/2013
As part of their training, Bhishma asks the children to eat without bending their elbows. He suggests to Dhritarashtra that the children be sent to gurukul. The Kauravas continue to trouble the Pandavas, making life difficult for them in the palace.
#14 - Pandavas, Kauravas keep fighting
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/4/2013
Duryodhan confronts the Pandavas for making his brothers fall from a tree. Duryodhan and Dushyasan attack Bheem. Bhishma stops their fight and punishes them. Kunti asks her sons to share the punishment. Yudhishtir tells Kunti about Duryodhan and his brothers being unhappy about their arrival.
#15 - Duryodhana plans to kill Bheem
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/5/2013
As Drona agrees to stay in Hastinapur, Dhritarashtra and Bhishma argue over the fight between the Pandavas and Duryodhan. Meanwhile, Duryodhan and Dushyasan plan to kill Bheem. Shakuni poisons the kheer prepared for Bheem. Duryodhan tricks Bheem into eating it.
#16 - Kunti bids farewell to her sons
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/11/2013
After confronting Duryodhan on Bheem's disappearance, Dhritarashtra sends him to study with the Pandavas at Drona's gurukul. As Kunti and Gandhari bid farewell to their children, Arjun assures his mother that he will take care of all his brothers.
#17 - Eklavya gifts his right thumb
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/14/2013
Eklavya meets Dronacharya and seeks his blessings by demonstrating his archery skills. Duryodhan tempts Eklavya by promising him the post of Hastinapur's commander. At the gurukul, Dronacharya asks Eklavya for something that shocks everyone.
#18 - Pandavas, Kauravas in a contest
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2013
On Shakuni's suggestion, Dhritarashtra asks Dronacharya to arrange a contest to prove the abilities of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Shakuni tells Purochan about his plan against the Pandavas. Later, Ashwatthama informs Dronacharya that he wants to help Duryodhan win the contest.
#19 - Duryodhana defeats Nakul, Sahadeva
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2013
Before the contest begins, Shakuni promises Duryodhan that he will stay in Hastinapur until he makes him the king. The contest begins. Duryodhan defeats Nakul and Sahdev. Then Yudhishtir enters the contest. But Shakuni has already shared his plan of defeating him with Duryodhan.
#20 - Dhritarashtra marries Gandhari
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/1/2013
Gandhari takes an oath and blindfolds herself. Dhritarashtra refuses to marry her when he gets to know about her oath. Gandhari explains the reason for her decision and persuades him to marry her. For the welfare of Hastinapur, Dhritarashtra marries Gandhari, but will he accept her as his wife?
#21 - Gandhari takes an oath
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2013
Gandhari is upset on learning about Dhritarashtra. Shakuni calls King Subala a cheat and tries to cancel the wedding, but Gandhari stops him. In her room, Gandhari blows out all lamps, to learn to live in darkness. To support her to-be-husband, Gandhari takes a decision that shocks everyone.
#22 - Kunti's message to the Pandavas
Season 11 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/7/2014
Kunti assures Vrushali that she will seek Gandhari's permission to go to Indraprastha. Karna meets Kunti and informs her that he has already got permission. Meanwhile, the Pandavas fume on learning that Dhritarashtra has not allowed Kunti to visit Indraprastha.
#23 - Subhadra abducts Arjun
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/13/2014
The elders of the Kuru family arrive at Dwarka for Duryodhan and Subhadra's wedding. On reaching, they discover that Subhadra is missing. Later, Krishna explains Subhadra's state of mind and her intentions. Everybody is left shocked by what Krishna says.
#24 - Arjun & Subhadra in Indraprastha
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/15/2014
Balarama orders Arjun to either return to Dwarka or take Subhadra with him to Indraprastha. Draupadi learns that Arjun is returning to Indraprastha with Subhadra. She is sad as Arjun broke his oath. Subhadra decides to win over Draupadi. Will Subhadra and Arjun be forgiven?
#25 - Vasudeva leaves his son with Nand
Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/13/2014
The prison doors open and the Yamuna makes way for Vasudeva. A seven-headed snake protects Vasudeva and the new born baby from the rain. Vasudeva gives the new born baby to his friend Nand and takes Nand's baby girl. The baby girl transforms into a goddess and tells Kans about his destiny.