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 groundbreaking 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 and intimate look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings.
#1 - The Last Sign
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/23/2024
Jesus brings Lazarus back to life — and sets off the chain of events that will lead to His own death.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - Sustenance
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/7/2023
Thousands arrive to first argue with, then listen to Jesus as he preaches. Shmuel and Atticus hear what’s happening and journey toward the Decapolis to catch Jesus in the act of a possible revolt. Meanwhile, as the preaching extends to the next day, the disciples realize they have a significant problem: the thousands are hungry, and there’s no food.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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?
#7 - Moon to Blood
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/9/2024
When Jesus heals a blind man on the Sabbath, religious leaders confront him, drawing a riotous crowd. Gaius defies a direct order leading Quintus to take matters — and someone’s life — into his own hands.
#8 - Calm Before
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/13/2024
Beginning with a funeral procession, time marches rapidly toward the final days of Jesus’ ministry. While the disciples seek status for themselves, a Roman ruler comes with a humble request.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - Clean (2)
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/8/2023
As tensions mount at home, Simon and Gaius work together to fix the water problem in Capernaum. Meanwhile, Jairus and Veronica are equally desperate to find Jesus as the only hope for their crises.
#12 - Humble
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/30/2024
Jesus refuses to look and act like the Messiah everyone expects — arriving like a lamb instead of a lion and riding a donkey instead of a war horse.
#13 - Entry
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/15/2025
Jesus rides into the holy city as king, but finds that the rulers have turned His Father’s house from a place of prayer to a corrupt market.
#14 - 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.
#15 - Woes
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2025
Jesus preaches one last time to the massive Passover crowd, and the religious leaders try to trap him in his words.
#16 - 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.
#17 - Because of Me
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/22/2025
The decision to arrest Jesus leads to a fiery debate. Roman soldiers track down a troublemaking crowd. Shmuel finds help from an unexpected source.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - The Upper Room (2)
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/29/2025
Pilate summons Atticus to read him the riot act. The Sanhedrin boils over. The Last Supper ends.
#21 - 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.
#22 - Physician, Heal Yourself
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/25/2022
Jesus returns to his childhood home for the big Jewish new year celebration. His childhood friends and family are all buzzing with what they’ve heard about Jesus…until he tells them the truth of who He is.
#23 - Two by Two
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/18/2022
Jesus is a problem for the Romans. With pilgrims from everywhere setting up a tent city at the gates of Capernaum to see Jesus, tensions rise. Jesus officially sends the twelve apostles on an exciting but dangerous mission, causing Little James to ask why he hasn’t been healed.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.