The WORST episodes of The Bold Type
Every episode of The Bold Type ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Bold Type!
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#1 - Some Kind of Wonderful
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/26/2020
Sutton and Richard’s wedding day is here, and Sutton is faced with a big decision. Jane tries to celebrate her friends while struggling to process recent discoveries. Kat’s continuing crusade against the board has unexpected and life-altering consequences.
#2 - Revival
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/28/2019
When Adena returns to New York, Kat debates whether she’s ready to see her but quickly realizes she might not have a choice. Sutton is stretched in too many directions between styling for Oliver and designing for her seminar, causing friction with Richard.
#3 - Final Push
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/4/2019
When Kat beings to doubt herself on the eve of her election, an unexpected person gives her the reassurance she needs. Jane and Jacqueline are confident about their workplace harassment investigation and decide to take action. Sutton coaches Carly through a difficult situation at school.
#4 - Breaking Through the Noise
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/11/2019
When Jane and Jacqueline’s exposé makes an impact, Jacqueline takes a hard look at how she can make Scarlet an industry leader that practices what it preaches. Sutton celebrates the end of her design seminar with a fashion show but surprises herself with the results. Jane deals with an emotional fallout amidst a career high. Kat makes a choice not to run from her problems anymore.
#5 - Legends of the Fall Issue
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/23/2020
Scarlet reels over their new dynamic, forcing everyone to adjust. Jane tries to cope with the changes to Jacqueline’s role at the magazine, and joins forces with Kat and Sutton to make it clear how much she means to them. Sutton takes stock of her position at Scarlet, as Richard considers a world outside it. And Kat butts heads with RJ Safford over response to the new direction of the magazine.
#6 - #scarlet
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/30/2020
Kat is faced with a past regret when she crosses paths with a closeted singer who had asked for help in coming out. Jane has her first mammogram and spirals into anxiety waiting for the results – and how Ryan fits into it. Sutton and Richard’s long-distance relationship hits a snag. And the trio discovers a secret about one of their coworkers.
#7 - Marathon
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/6/2020
Kat goes out of her way to help a transgender runner get into the New York City Marathon, while Jane and Ryan try a different kind of marathon to rebuild their relationship; Jacqueline's new situation at work leads to tension with her husband.
#8 - Babes in Toyland
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/13/2020
Jane volunteers to write a story about a sex club; Kat's latest crusade to save a female-oriented sex toy company could lead her to begin dating again; Sutton has doubts about how to kick off her plan to get promoted.
#9 - Tearing Down the Donut Wall
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/20/2020
Jane's story on millennial weddings comes to a halt when she uncovers a secret about Jacqueline; Sutton helps Carly take on her school uniform policy without running it by Oliver; Kat finds uncomplicated dating more complicated than she thought.
#10 - To Peg or Not to Peg
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2020
Kat considers her feelings on preconceived gender roles in the bedroom; Jane feels like a fraud when asked to speak at a wellness seminar while struggling with a sudden feminine health problem; Sutton tries to bond with Richard's mother.
#11 - The Space Between
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2020
Kat and Adena need to work together on a Scarlet project, which becomes tense when Adena learns about Kat’s recent romantic relationships. Sutton earns her first solo styling gig, hoping it leads to being a fashion influencer. Jane makes a decision about her health concerning her BRCA-1 status.
#12 - Stardust
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/12/2020
Jane is overjoyed when her brother Evan comes to town, and she introduces him to Ryan. Adena turns to Kat for help in dealing with RJ, which causes more trouble between Kat and the board. Richard returns from San Francisco, allowing him and Sutton to dive into wedding plans.
#13 - 5, 6, 7, 8
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/19/2020
Jane decides to throw Sutton an epic bachelorette party, but the bride can’t quite bring herself to enjoy the festivities. Kat learns surprising info about RJ, which leads her to question the company’s morals. Jane gets career news while facing some devastating personal issues.
#14 - Mixed Messages
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/21/2019
When Kat faces racial profiling while canvassing for office, she is tempted to call the woman out on social media in order to find justice. Sutton realizes that Richard is keeping something from her. Meanwhile, Jane and Jacqueline make headway on the workplace harassment investigation.
#15 - Leveling Up
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/11/2020
Three months after surgery, Jane returns to Scarlet with new editorial duties. Kat faces a hard truth when she's forced to take some responsibility. Sutton goes to bat on her first shoot and gets some shocking news that upends her world.
#16 - Snow Day
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/18/2020
A blizzard halts NYC and Kat is trapped at her new job with her nemesis. Sutton struggles to balance her career and relationship. Jane tries to emulate Jacqueline's leadership with her new staff. Oliver comes face to face with his ex.
#17 - Lost
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/25/2020
Sutton grapples with her complex reaction towards the massive changes in her life. At Kat's urging, Jane starts dating again. Kat plans her next move as she faces financial insecurity, and turns to Alex for help.
#18 - The Truth Will Set You Free
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/2/2020
Jane isn't comfortable in her post-surgery body, but a visit from her dad may change her outlook. Sutton and Richard make plans for the future. Kat tries to move forward at work with a podcast, but her first episode comes with a price.
#19 - Love
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/9/2020
In five short love stories, Kat, Jane, Sutton, Jacqueline, and Alex confront challenges in their various relationships, bringing newfound understanding of their partners or creating irreparable rifts between them.
#20 - Not Far from the Tree
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/16/2020
Sutton visits her hometown, but falls into a familiar pattern while there. Jane finds a big story, but it could have serious ramifications for Jacqueline. Kat is reluctant to share her new romance with Jane and Sutton.
#21 - Trust Fall
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/26/2021
Jane races to finish a high-risk exposé that could have repercussions for Jacqueline. Sutton has a chance to shine at a Scarlet retreat if she can regain her focus. And Kat wants to stay true to herself while making a big decision.
#22 - The Crossover
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/2/2021
All eyes are on Jane as she and Jacqueline combat a public inconsistency in her latest story. Kat runs into an old friend, sparking a new idea. Alex uses his podcast to make a statement. Sutton gets a career win but a personal blow.
#23 - Rolling into the Future
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/9/2021
Jane faces unexpected performance reviews that shake her confidence in The Failing Feminist. Sutton’s attempts to move on from her divorce are thwarted by others’ opinions, and Kat reunites with Adena, who has a secret.
#24 - Day Trippers
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/16/2021
Overwhelmed with monumental work decisions, Jane, Kat and Sutton seek clarity in an unorthodox way.
#25 - Don’t Turn Away
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/23/2021
Kat struggles to get a movement off the ground and is faced with a life-changing opportunity. Sutton gets an unexpected call that threatens the progress she’s made at therapy, and Jane is faced with her biggest challenge ever at Scarlet.