The WORST episodes of The Expecting

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

A young woman, down on her luck and pregnant under mysterious circumstances, must deal with the increasingly disturbing effects of her pregnancy and the potential conspiracy surrounding it.

Last Updated: 4/1/2026Network: QuibiStatus: Ended

6.42

31 votes

#1 - Maternity Leave

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/15/2020

Emma goes into labor after running into the woods. When she learns the truth, will she be able to save her baby? Or herself?

6.73

30 votes

#2 - Father

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/8/2020

Emma tells Ty about her mom’s schizophrenia. After having a strange flashback during a moment of intimacy, Emma starts to question her own sanity.

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6.81

47 votes

#3 - Conception

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2020

Emma wakes up alone. In the woods. With no clothes on. When she finds something is wrong, she sets out to discover what she can’t remember.

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6.83

30 votes

#4 - Bed Rest

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/12/2020

Emma is detained in Dr. Green’s office due to a problem with her pregnancy. Faced with serious doubt, she’ll do anything necessary to escape.

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6.88

34 votes

#5 - Daughter

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/7/2020

After an altercation with her dog, Emma starts having terrifying nightmares. Could they be a warning of what’s to come?

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6.93

28 votes

#6 - Side Effects

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/9/2020

Emma meets with another girl experiencing similar symptoms to hear her story. When she returns to the woods to look for answers, her paranoia starts to grow stronger.

7.00

28 votes

#7 - Late Term

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/13/2020

After a daring escape, Emma runs to her father for help and learns more about her mother. She’s ready to risk everything to escape a similar fate.

7.06

31 votes

#8 - Arrival

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/14/2020

Emma attempts to get an abortion to end her suffering. But when the procedure goes awry, she suspects that everyone is out to get her.

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7.09

35 votes

#9 - Options

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2020

Emma visits her father for help in dealing with her pregnancy, but a trip to the doctor’s office forces her to open her mind about how to handle the situation.

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7.15

34 votes

#10 - Nesting

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2020

Emma does her best to prepare for motherhood, including taking up swimming. But something sinister may be lurking within the water.

7.16

32 votes

#11 - Inside

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2020

Emma is getting her life in gear. New job. New car. But whatever is inside of her seems hell-bent on keeping her off track.

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