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").
#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.
#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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - Jaunedice (1)
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/26/2013
Jaune, the least-capable of the new Hunters, suffers under a bully.
#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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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?
#10 - 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?
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - Risk
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/6/2021
Tensions rise in Schnee Manor as our reunited heroes find themselves backed into a corner.
#18 - 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.
#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.
#20 - Burning the Candle
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/4/2014
Blake is running herself ragged trying to figure out Torchwick's next move, and Yang tries to get her to relax a bit and enjoy the upcoming dance. Pyrrha and Jaune both deal with unrequited love.
#21 - 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.
#22 - The First Step (1)
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/8/2013
After (literally) dropping into the vast Emerald Forest, Ruby and the other initiates scramble to find their new partners and survive against the vicious creatures of Grimm. Welcome to school, kids!
#23 - Welcome to Beacon
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/31/2014
Blake, restless ever since her encounter with Torchwick, convinces the rest of team RWBY to help her hunt down the elusive criminal.
#24 - A Place of Particular Concern
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/18/2023
In which a mysterious location is uncovered.
#25 - 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.