The WORST episodes of The Chosen

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

A historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings. A groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Jewish oppression in first-century Israel, the series shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings.

Last Updated: 10/11/2025Network: Prime VideoStatus: Continuing
I Have Called You by Name
star
7.83
549 votes

#1 - I Have Called You by Name

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/19/2019

In the backdrop of oppressive Roman rule, a Jewish fisherman, saddled with enormous debt agrees to spy on his fellow Jews in a deal to settle his debt with Roman authorities. A Jewish tax collector, deals with the turmoil and fallout from being considered a traitor by his fellow countrymen. A woman known as "Lilith" suffers from severe emotional, mental and spiritual torment that a Jewish religious leader is powerless to help her overcome.

Directors: Dallas Jenkins
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Upper Room (1)
star
8.01
80 votes

#2 - The Upper Room (1)

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/29/2025

Jesus arrives at the Last Supper. The disciples fear for their safety as Jesus’ enemies close ranks around them.

Shabbat
star
8.06
426 votes

#3 - Shabbat

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/19/2019

Simon's deal with the Romans goes from bad to worse and Matthew secretly meets with Roman authorities to discuss spying on Simon. Mary of Magdala (formerly Lilith) is seen in public completely healed and her transformation stuns Nicodemus who was powerless to help her. A restored and reformed Mary nervously hosts a traditional Jewish meal with a surprise and welcome guest.

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Spirit
star
8.09
247 votes

#4 - Spirit

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/23/2021

After stirring the water, Jesus is now pursued by Simon the Zealot, Atticus, and Shmuel. John the Baptizer visits the group and tells Jesus his dangerous mission. Meanwhile, back at the camp, Mary Magdalene is devastated by an encounter with a mysterious and dangerous stranger.

Unlawful
star
8.11
249 votes

#5 - Unlawful

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/23/2021

Matthew and Simon try to get along as they search for Mary in dark places. The group fears for Mary as they struggle with lack of food and bad news about John the Baptist. Meanwhile, Jesus continues to upset Pharisees across multiple regions.

Matthew 4:24
star
8.16
280 votes

#6 - Matthew 4:24

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/13/2021

A long, exhausting day turns into night as the disciples help Jesus deal with a large crowd hoping to be healed. Around the campfire, over dinner, the group tried to get to know each other better. But tensions erupt.

Directors: Dallas Jenkins
Jesus Loves the Little Children
star
8.20
400 votes

#7 - Jesus Loves the Little Children

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/19/2019

Jesus befriends and teaches the group of children who discover His camp on the outskirts of Capernaum.

Sitting, Serving, Scheming
star
8.22
181 votes

#8 - Sitting, Serving, Scheming

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/16/2024

Roman soldiers demand the disciples carry their armor, but Jesus goes one step farther. Frustrated by the direction of Jesus’ ministry, Judas visits an old friend for advice.

Directors: Jordan Roby
Dedication
star
8.23
175 votes

#9 - Dedication

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/20/2024

Jesus and the disciples celebrate Hanukkah. Matthew confronts Judas about irregularities, and the festival turns into a fight, then flight. The disciples escape with their lives, but learn a friend hasn’t been so lucky.

Directors: Jordan Roby
Ears to Hear
star
8.27
184 votes

#10 - Ears to Hear

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/5/2023

Andrew and Philip return from their trip with desperate news: they need Jesus' help to solve a huge crisis in the Decapolis. Jesus leads them on a trip to the dangerous region, where they face opposition from all sides. Literally. Meanwhile, John is assigned to bring an angry Simon to Jesus.

Directors: Jordan Roby
Reckoning
star
8.29
243 votes

#11 - Reckoning

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/30/2021

After learning of Jesus' whereabouts, Quintus sends Gaius to arrest him. The disciples lose control as they argue about how to respond. While seeking information about where Jesus has been taken, Andrew and Philip encounter old friends.

Promises
star
8.30
209 votes

#12 - Promises

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/2/2024

An intoxicating dance leads Herod to put an end to John the Baptizer, but no one can stop what — or Who — he’s ushered in.

Directors: Jordan Roby
Reunions
star
8.30
84 votes

#13 - Reunions

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/29/2025

As Jesus’ followers gather for the Passover meal, His enemies assemble for a man hunt. Judas holds a secret meeting.

Homecoming
star
8.31
220 votes

#14 - Homecoming

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/11/2022

Jesus delivers the most life-altering sermon in history. The result? More followers, more enemies, and disciples ready to follow Jesus anywhere. Simon and Eden reunite, Matthew faces his past, and Andrew visits John the Baptist in prison.

Directors: Jordan Roby
Clean (1)
star
8.34
196 votes

#15 - Clean (1)

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/1/2023

Two by two, the disciples carry out Jesus’ mission to heal, cast out demons, and preach his words. But upon returning, they struggle with understanding what happened while Simon and Eden struggle to reconnect.

Directors: Jordan Roby
Thunder
star
8.34
305 votes

#16 - Thunder

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/4/2021

Tension builds among the disciples as they wrestle with the increasing fame of Jesus in Samaria. Jesus rebukes Big James and John for their prejudice and, after a near-violent encounter, gives them a new nickname.

Directors: Dallas Jenkins
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The Perfect Opportunity
star
8.36
261 votes

#17 - The Perfect Opportunity

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/11/2021

As Jesus and the disciples head to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles, the Jewish authorities are troubled as they heard of a healing that took place during the Shabbat.

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The Rock on Which It Is Built
star
8.37
367 votes

#18 - The Rock on Which It Is Built

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/19/2019

Simon's deal with the Roman's reaches a breaking point and he becomes desperate. Matthew witnesses an event that defies reason and logic that his rational mind can neither explain nor accept. Nicodemus meets with an imprisoned John the Baptist.

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I Saw You
star
8.37
296 votes

#19 - I Saw You

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2021

A mysterious visitor seeks to meet Jesus, but the disciples are hesitant. Tension builds between Simon and Matthew. As the group heads to a new city, word arrives that Jesus’ fame is growing.

Directors: Dallas Jenkins
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House of Cards
star
8.37
103 votes

#20 - House of Cards

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2025

Why kill Jesus when Rome can do it for you? As the Jewish High Priest schemes to bring Him down, Jesus strikes first: turning the tables.

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The Wedding Gift
star
8.38
333 votes

#21 - The Wedding Gift

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/26/2019

Nicodemus interrogates John the Baptizer while Jesus and his students make their way to a wedding celebration in Cana. When the wine runs low, Mary asks her son to intervene on behalf of the bridegroom's family.

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I Am He
star
8.41
306 votes

#22 - I Am He

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2019

Jesus makes plans to leave Capernaum because his actions are considered disruptive and he is now wanted for questioning by Roman authorities. Nicodemus is faced with a decision to follow Jesus and become one of his followers or stay in his current lifestyle of wealth and privilege. Jesus prepares to publicly reveal himself as the Messiah.

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Intensity in Tent City
star
8.42
194 votes

#23 - Intensity in Tent City

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/15/2023

Andrew and Philip discover their previous mission resulted in devastation that will require a return. Simon Z is finally forced to confront his past, but then two disciples of John the Baptist come to Capernaum with an important question for Jesus.

Directors: Jordan Roby
Watch Now:Amazon
The Same Coin
star
8.45
96 votes

#24 - The Same Coin

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/22/2025

Afraid of public outcry—and further embarrassment—Caiaphas resolves to arrest Jesus quietly at night. Only one problem: no one knows how to find Him.

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Confessions
star
8.45
180 votes

#25 - Confessions

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/6/2024

Jesus founds his church on unholy ground and Simon goes public with Jesus’ true identity, getting a new name in the process. But can the new “Peter” forgive old wrongs?

Directors: Jordan Roby
Watch Now:Amazon