The WORST episodes of Pixar Short Films
Every episode of Pixar Short Films ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Pixar Short Films!
Pixar invite you to discover these masterpieces of storytelling from the creative minds that brought you Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and many more. With revolutionary animation, unforgettable music and characters you love, these dazzling short films have changed the face of animation and entertainment and are sure to delight people of all ages for years to come. Experience them now – for the first time together in an amazing collection including never-before-seen footage.
#1 - Forky Asks a Question: What Is A Friend?
Season 2019 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2019
Forky “befriends” a mug, which he thinks is named “What? No!”.
#2 - Pixar Popcorn: Unparalleled Parking
Season 2021 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/2021
The Cars crew have a friendly parallel parking competition.
#3 - Pixar Popcorn: To Fitness and Beyond
Season 2021 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/22/2021
Buzz Lightyear leads an aerobic class for Bonnie’s toys.
#4 - 22 vs. Earth
Season 2021 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/30/2021
Set before the events of Disney and Pixar's "Soul," 22 defies the rules of The Great Before and refuses to go to Earth, enlisting a gang of five other new souls in her attempt at rebellion. However, as her cohorts' activities lead to unexpected results, 22's subversive plot may actually lead to a surprising revelation about the meaning of life.
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#5 - SparkShorts: Burrow
Season 2020 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/25/2020
A young rabbit tries to build the burrow of her dreams, becoming embarrassed each time she accidentally digs into a neighbor's home.
#6 - Mind Candy
Season 2015 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/3/2015
Meet the little voices inside your head. This short was released as an extra in the Blu-ray release of Disney Pixar’s INSIDE OUT. It’s a zany collection of clips of the emotions and how they interact.
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#7 - SparkShorts: Purl
Season 2018 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/14/2018
Purl, a humanoid pink-colored ball of yarn, begins an entry-level position at a company named B.R.O. Capital. While excited at first to work there, she soon realizes that her partners barely notice her, in spite of her attempts to fit in. Watch and find out what she does!
#8 - Forky Asks a Question: What Is A Pet?
Season 2019 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/27/2019
Forky meets Rib Tickles, and is schooled on the dangers of law enforcement.
#9 - Forky Asks a Question: What Is A Leader?
Season 2019 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/20/2019
Dolly teaches Forky about the qualities of a good leader, and he puts those qualities to the test.
#10 - SparkShorts: Wind
Season 2019 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/13/2019
Wind is a magical realism story about a Grandma and a Grandson trapped in a massive, never ending sink-hole, living on a large boulder suspended by strong winds. Together they scavenge falling debris to build an escape, hoping to find a better life in the outside world.
#11 - Forky Asks a Question: What Is A Computer?
Season 2019 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2019
Trixie explains to Forky what a computer does, as they experience the common stresses of technology.
#12 - Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love?
Season 2019 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2019
Bonnie's old toys explain to Forky the meaning of love. (Note: This marked the final acting role for Carl Reiner, before his death on June 29, 2020)
#13 - Forky Asks a Question: What Is Time?
Season 2019 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2019
Rex explains the concept of time to Forky, using the age of dinosaurs, as an example.
#14 - Forky Asks a Question: What Is Art?
Season 2019 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/22/2019
Mr. Pricklepants teaches Forky how to act.
#15 - Pixar Popcorn: Dory Finding
Season 2021 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2021
Dory finds some trinkets at the bottom of the ocean, much to her delight.
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#16 - Forky Asks a Question: What Is Money?
Season 2019 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/12/2019
Hamm explains to Forky what money is.
#17 - SparkShorts: Float
Season 2019 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/12/2019
A father discovers that his son floats, which makes him different from other kids. To keep them both safe from the judgement of the world, Dad hides, covers, and grounds him. But when his son’s ability becomes public, Dad must decide whether to run and hide or to accept his son as he is.
#18 - SparkShorts: Kitbull
Season 2019 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2019
An unlikely connection sparks between two creatures: a fiercely independent stray kitten and a pit bull. Together, they experience friendship for the first time.
#19 - SparkShorts: Smash and Grab
Season 2019 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2019
Smash and Grab, two robots who live on a futuristic Mars-like planet, have spent all of their lives working in a futuristic steam train fueled by glowing rocks. One day, Smash notices that there is a world outside the train, and he tells Grab; however, they are held back by their power cables. Smash then discovers that other robots, outside the train, use spherical, crystallized energy-powered batteries. Watch and find out what happens next!
#20 - Forky Asks a Question: What Is Reading?
Season 2020 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/10/2020
The energetic Peas in a Pod siblings teach Forky about reading, with a little help from Mr. Spell.
#21 - Forky Asks a Question: What Is Cheese?
Season 2020 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/3/2020
Buttercup, annoyed with all of Forky’s questions, speed teaches everything there is.
#22 - SparkShorts: Out
Season 2020 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/22/2020
On an average day, Greg's life is filled with family, love and a rambunctious little dog - but despite all of this, Greg has a secret. Today is different, though. With some help from his precocious pup, and a little bit of magic, Greg might learn that he has nothing to hide.
#23 - SparkShorts: Loop
Season 2020 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/10/2020
A non-verbal, autistic girl and a chatty boy are partnered on a canoeing trip. To complete their journey across an urban lake, they must both learn how the other experiences the world.
#24 - Nitemare
Season 2003 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/1/1979
John Lasseter's CalArts senior year project. A child who is afraid of the dark forms a unique relationship with the objects that once frightened him.
#25 - Lady and the Lamp
Season 2003 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/18/1979
A lamp causes a ruckus in the shop while the shopkeeper is away.
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