The WORST episodes of Somebody Somewhere
Every episode of Somebody Somewhere ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Somebody Somewhere!
Sam is a true Kansan on the surface but beneath it all struggles to fit the hometown mold. As she grapples with loss and acceptance, singing is Sam’s saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders that don’t fit in but don’t give up, showing that finding your people, and finding your voice, is possible. Anywhere. Somewhere.
#1 - Knick-Knacks and Doodads
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/23/2022
Sam begins to bond with fellow members of Choir Practice, but her burgeoning friendship with Joel is threatened over competing outlooks on their future in Kansas. After a disappointing job review and a concerning visit to her parents’ house, an increasingly distraught Sam seeks help from someone close to Holly.
#2 - BFD
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/16/2022
When the devastation of her sister Holly’s death trickles into her workplace, Sam finds an unexpected connection with her coworker Joel. Later, just as a fight with her other sister Tricia leaves Sam feeling further unmoored, Joel offers her a lifeline.
#3 - Feast of St. Francis
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/6/2022
After Pastor Deb asks for an impromptu meeting, Joel prepares for the worst, and promptly breaks out in a vicious neck rash. With money tight, Sam gets creative in sourcing a solution for the upcoming corn harvest, and later, confronts Rick.
#4 - NNP
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/23/2023
While he rents out his house, Joel and Sam revel in the highs of their temporary living situationship – and the lows of cleaning up after strangers. Meanwhile, as a newly single Tricia preps for an empty nest, Sam is overcome with unexpected emotion as she begins to clean out the barn.
#5 - Egg Shells
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/30/2022
Sam and Joel embark on a covert mission to uncover the source of her brother-in-law Rick’s sudden windfall. Then, choir practice provides Sam with the courage and clarity to share mounting concerns about her mother Mary Jo with her father Ed.
#6 - SLS
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/7/2023
As Mary Jo’s behavior worsens, Sam and Tricia grapple with the difficult decision of escalating her care. Then, as Tricia pitches her services for Fred and Susan’s wedding, Joel has a crisis of faith, and Sam struggles to get back in touch with her instrument.
#7 - #2
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/30/2023
At poker night, Fred throws Sam, Joel, and Tiffani a curveball. Meanwhile, Sam attends a former voice teacher’s concert in hopes of becoming her student again – with unforeseen consequences, and Tricia feels the effects of a small town filled with big talkers.
#8 - Life Could Be A Dream
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/20/2022
After a surprising update concerning her recent job performance, Sam must evaluate her next step. Meanwhile, Tricia and Charity’s working relationship grows complicated, and a visit to Mary Jo in rehab brings some difficult family truths to light.
#9 - Manhappiness
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/28/2023
Distancing herself from Joel, Sam concentrates on helping Tricia with her blossoming pillow business – which soon faces sabotage from Charity. Meanwhile, Fred attempts to play peacemaker with Sam and Joel.
#10 - NMB NMP
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/21/2023
While celebrating Tricia’s birthday, Sam is blindsided by surprising new information about Holly. Then, as Charity’s lies continue to affect Tricia’s social life, Joel makes a move with Brad… which leads to a misstep with Sam.
#11 - Keys Phone Cash ID
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/14/2023
While on their way to Wichita, Sam and Tricia finally tell Mary Jo why they’re temporarily moving her from the care facility. After accidentally blowing his own cover stalking Brad, Joel opens up about his personal crisis stemming from Fred’s upcoming wedding.
#12 - Margarini
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/27/2024
As Joel and Brad take a giant step forward in their relationship and move in together, Sam considers adopting a roommate of her own. Meanwhile, after finalizing her divorce, Tricia puts herself out there on the dating scene.
#13 - Tee-Tee Pa-Pah
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/13/2022
With a tornado looming, Sam prepares for a different kind of storm as she shares the truth about Rick with Tricia. After impulsively adopting a dog, Joel realizes he wants more out of life.
#14 - Mrs. Diddles
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/27/2022
In her quest to reinspire Joel, Sam recruits a small team to help and reveals a new potential location for Choir Practice. Later, on a purple party bus, Sam realizes just how far she’s come.
#15 - Porch Lyfe
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/10/2024
As Tricia makes inroads with a very important country club member, Sam finally agrees to go to the doctor for the first time in years. Meanwhile, Joel and Brad attempt to make space for each other’s individual needs – together.
#16 - Dinky Dinkies
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/3/2024
Overwhelmed by the amount of change happening in the lives of her loved ones, Sam is hit especially hard by a friend’s brutally honest comment. Later, Sam helps Brad with a special task ahead of his and Joel’s housewarming.
#17 - What if it spreads?
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/17/2024
An unexpected issue arises on Sam and Tricia’s trip to Kansas City for a trade show. Meanwhile, Joel reluctantly attends Brad’s bible book club and runs into a complicated figure from his past.
#18 - To Ed
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/28/2023
After reuniting with Joel at a funeral, Sam takes stock of herself and her actions – and decides to make things right with her best friend. Then, everyone comes together for an epic celebration of love and partnership at Fred and Susan’s wedding.
#19 - Num Nums
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/24/2024
With Shannon at Rick’s, Tricia joins Sam and her friends for Thanksgiving. As her chosen family celebrates firsts and moments of growth, details about Brad’s past are revealed, and Sam gains a better appreciation of the depths of true love.
