The WORST episodes of Smartypants

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

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Last Updated: 4/8/2025Network: DropoutStatus: Continuing

6.50

4 votes

#1 - Hip Hop, Intimacy, Hot Dogs

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/3/2025

James connects hip hop to finances. Elaine makes intimacy bases. Caldwell wants a hot dog anywhere. Content Warning: Emetophobia (Discussion of vomiting) - [11:48-12:14] Misophonia (Bones cracking) - [18:53-18:56]

Presidents, Zzyzx, Rollercoasters, Night Owls

6.86

21 votes

#2 - Presidents, Zzyzx, Rollercoasters, Night Owls

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/18/2024

Jon contends that current politics have ruined movie presidents. Carolyn reveals the history of Zzyzx. Grant rhapsodizes about rollercoasters. Pallavi exposes night owl discrimination.

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6.89

19 votes

#3 - Mecha, Cuss Words, Craigslist

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/1/2024

Erika argues why the US government should build them a mech. Patrick explains why society needs new cuss words. Brian illustrates why Craigslist is the continuation of the Oregon Trail video game.

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7.25

12 votes

#4 - Food Captain, Names, Action Star

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/2025

Jess explains why you need a food captain. Waleed teaches how to name a baby. Becca becomes a hero.

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7.40

15 votes

#5 - Standardization, Dogs, Procrastination

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/6/2025

Trapp standardizes English regionalisms. Arasha presents why dogs aren't cute. Jeremy reveals how to procrastinate well. Content Warning: Insects (Visuals of) - [2:31-3:44]

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7.44

25 votes

#6 - Wrestling & Drag, Cryptids, Eggs

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/9/2024

Jess explains why wrestling and drag are the same. Jacob analyzes which cryptid is the best to blaze with. Katie expounds why eggs are the best.

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Michael Jordan, Family Sitcoms, God, Charcuterie

7.60

20 votes

#7 - Michael Jordan, Family Sitcoms, God, Charcuterie

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/15/2024

Jacquis asserts that Michael Jordan was a good baseball player. Carlos explores how realistic 90s family sitcoms were. Cynthia proves that God is a woman. Tao ranks charcuterie board elements.

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7.62

21 votes

#8 - Theater Kids, Cicadas, Honorary Degrees

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/4/2024

Anna asks if society should forgive theater kids. Sara asserts that cicadas should be the symbol of the USA. Ryan tries to receive an honorary degree.

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7.92

36 votes

#9 - Birthdays, The Cookout, Vegetables

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/25/2024

Trapp tries to find the happiest birthday. Demi talks about allyship. Vic asks what are vegetables.

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7.92

26 votes

#10 - Swing Music, Emails, The Moon

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/23/2024

Ross argues for a swing music revival. Alexis demonstrates how to write the perfect email. Raph proposes why the United States should bomb the moon.

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8.05

21 votes

#11 - Groundhog Day, WNBA, The Ocean

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/20/2024

Paul investigates who the mastermind of "Groundhog Day" is. Kimia argues why the WNBA is better than the NBA. Zach explains why the ocean sucks.

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8.14

22 votes

#12 - Birds, Celebrities, Bodies

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/6/2024

Fumi elucidates why birds might steal your girl. Janie advocates for celebrity elections. Paul pitches how he would make bodies better. Content Warning: Image of dead animal [04:02] Image of dead animal [04:12-4:16]

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