The WORST episodes of RWBY

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

The story takes place in the world of Remnant, which is filled with supernatural forces and shadowy creatures known as the "Creatures of Grimm." Prior to the events of the series, mankind waged a battle of survival against the Grimm before discovering the power of a mysterious element called Dust, which allowed them to fight back against the monsters. In the present day, Dust is used to power magical abilities and weapons. Those who use these abilities to battle the Grimm are known as Huntsmen or Huntresses.The series focuses on four girls, each with her own unique weapon and powers. Together, they form team RWBY at Beacon Academy in the city of Vale, where they are trained to become Huntresses alongside team CRDL (pronounced "cardinal"), team JNPR (pronounced "juniper"), team SSSN (pronounced "sun") and team CFVY (pronounced "coffee").

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Forever Fall (1)
star
6.70
112 votes

#1 - Forever Fall (1)

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/10/2013

Jaune is being blackmailed into one terrible situation after another, but when Pyrrha becomes the target of a mean prank, he stands up to his tormentors.

Jaunedice (2)
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6.96
112 votes

#2 - Jaunedice (2)

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/3/2013

Pyrrha comes up with a plan to help Jaune, but things get complicated when he reveals how he came to the school.

Stealing from the Elderly
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7.09
56 votes

#3 - Stealing from the Elderly

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/5/2019

Our heroes have one shot to pull off the heist of their lives, and if they're going to succeed, they'll need everyone to do their part. It's go time.

Necessary Sacrifice
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7.10
68 votes

#4 - Necessary Sacrifice

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2017

After the press conference, Blake and Sun fail to get signatures for their petition to save Haven Academy due to the Faunus in Menagerie wanting to avoid conflict. Despite knowing she will have to face Ilia, Blake hopes to save her from the White Fang. Ilia, however, is given orders by the Albains to orchestrate the assassination of Blake's parents and bring Blake alive to Adam.

A Perfect Storm
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7.17
53 votes

#5 - A Perfect Storm

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2017

Cinder strikes a deal with Raven and Vernal to help her unlock the relic. Despite knowing that Salem will have her killed anyway, Raven accepts her offer on the condition she kills Qrow, while secretly planning to use it as a distraction for taking the relic for herself. Blake and Sun defend Ghira, and while Blake is on her way to look for Kali, she is stopped by Ilia.

Risk
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7.19
32 votes

#6 - Risk

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/6/2021

Tensions rise in Schnee Manor as our reunited heroes find themselves backed into a corner.

Jaunedice (1)
star
7.19
115 votes

#7 - Jaunedice (1)

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/26/2013

Jaune, the least-capable of the new Hunters, suffers under a bully.

Cordially Invited
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7.20
44 votes

#8 - Cordially Invited

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/21/2019

Jacques and Ironwood engage in a dangerous game of wits. Meanwhile, the kids must face their most dangerous threat yet: a high class dinner party.

The Stray
star
7.21
113 votes

#9 - The Stray

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/31/2013

Two new contenders come to town in anticipation of the coming tournament. Blake and Weiss clash over prejudices concerning the faunus.

Field Trip
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7.22
73 votes

#10 - Field Trip

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/25/2014

The first year students receive their first real missions as Huntsmen and Huntresses as Ozpin and his allies seek a way to counter their mysterious foe.

Rest and Resolutions
star
7.23
53 votes

#11 - Rest and Resolutions

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/2017

The kids have a heartfelt reunion, and after dinner, Yang confronts Ozpin about using magic. Ozpin explains that he gave Qrow and Raven shapeshifting abilities to spy on Salem and the Maidens, as well as being the old man in the story that gave the Maidens their power. He offers them all the choice to continue to fight, which all of them accept. Meanwhile, Cinder, Watts, Mercury, and Emerald arrive at Raven's camp.

The Shining Beacon (1)
star
7.25
163 votes

#12 - The Shining Beacon (1)

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/25/2013

Ruby makes a new friend, the bumbling swordsman Jaune Arc, during her overwhelming first day at Beacon.

Forever Fall (2)
star
7.25
116 votes

#13 - Forever Fall (2)

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/17/2013

Resolving the "Jaune Arc", Jaune shows everyone that he truly has potential. But can he still repair his friendship with Pyrrha?

The Badge and the Burden (1)
star
7.27
119 votes

#14 - The Badge and the Burden (1)

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/12/2013

The teams have been formed and classes at Beacon have begun, but Weiss can't understand why Ruby was put in charge of RWBY instead of her. Does the young prodigy really have what it takes to lead?

The Badge and the Burden (2)
star
7.28
117 votes

#15 - The Badge and the Burden (2)

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/19/2013

While Weiss struggles with her pride, Ruby begins to really wonder if the headmaster made a mistake in making her leader of team RWBY.

The Shining Beacon (2)
star
7.30
142 votes

#16 - The Shining Beacon (2)

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/1/2013

Jaune makes the mistake of flirting with Weiss but finds a friend in star athlete Pyrrha Nikos, while Ruby is horrified to learn the details of Beacon's initiation ritual.

Alone Together
star
7.31
55 votes

#17 - Alone Together

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2017

Yang becomes upset when Ruby mentions Blake in the morning, but Weiss comforts her, asking her to trust Blake until she comes back. In Menagerie, Blake receives a note from Ilia to meet with her. The meeting becomes an ambush, and Sun rescues Blake from her captors. Blake and Sun rush to help her parents, who are defending their home from White Fang insurgents.

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Worst Case Scenario
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7.33
42 votes

#18 - Worst Case Scenario

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/14/2019

How far would you be willing to go to do what's right?

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A Minor Hiccup
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7.34
103 votes

#19 - A Minor Hiccup

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/7/2014

RWBY is joined by Sun and Neptune in their hunt for Torchwick. While scouring the town for clues, Ruby bumps into her friend Penny, who's been behaving even more strangely than usual.

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The First Step (2)
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7.34
129 votes

#20 - The First Step (2)

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/15/2013

To their mutual displeasure, Ruby and Weiss are paired up during the initiation. Meanwhile Pyrhha lends a hand to Jaune, who may be in over his head at Beacon.

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Refuge
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7.34
35 votes

#21 - Refuge

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/14/2020

Ruby, Nora, Blake, May, and Penny set their sights on Atlas Military Command. Meanwhile Yang, Ren, Jaune, and Oscar handle evacuations in Mantle. If they can get everyone to the crater in time, they just might be able to save them.

Directors: Paula Decanini
Writer: Miles Luna
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Fault
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7.35
37 votes

#22 - Fault

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/28/2020

Jaune, Ren, and Yang's pursuit of a mysterious new Grimm results in unexpected complications. Ruby, Weiss, and Blake find a new place to lay low. Cinder receives an ultimatum.

Directors: Connor Pickens
Writer: Eddy Rivas
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A Place of Particular Concern
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7.38
32 votes

#23 - A Place of Particular Concern

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/18/2023

In which a mysterious location is uncovered.

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The Grimm Reaper
star
7.38
53 votes

#24 - The Grimm Reaper

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/8/2018

While Cinder shares her plans with Neo, Maria shares her past with Team RWBY, and both groups are dead-set on making it to Atlas.

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The Emerald Forest (1)
star
7.38
129 votes

#25 - The Emerald Forest (1)

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/22/2013

Yang and Blake happily partner up, while tensions rise between Ruby and Weiss.

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