The WORST episodes of The Librarians

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

This series centers on the trials and tribulations of Frances O'Brien, a devout Catholic and head librarian in a small suburban town. Her life unravels when she is forced to employ her ex-best friend, Christine Grimwood—now a drug dealer—as the children's librarian. Frances must do all she can to contain her menacing past and her present prejudices.

Last Updated: 10/17/2024Network: ABC (AU)Status: Ended
Amnesty
star
7.31
81 votes

#1 - Amnesty

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/28/2007

Frances' true feelings for Christine are revealed in the most unlikely circumstances.

Directors: Wayne Hope
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Mother Pearl
star
7.34
82 votes

#2 - Mother Pearl

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2010

Head Librarian Frances O'Brien is having a hellish time of it. Not only must the library turn a profit in order to stay open, but Frances's detestable mother Pearl comes to live with her.

Directors: Wayne Hope
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Unholy Matrimony
star
7.48
83 votes

#3 - Unholy Matrimony

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/21/2007

Christine is preoccupied with trying to arrange an anniversary visit with her boyfriend Nikko in prison and neglects her School Holiday Boredom Busters program. Frances isn't happy.

Directors: Wayne Hope
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4 Kilos to Book Week
star
7.60
127 votes

#4 - 4 Kilos to Book Week

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/14/2007

Frances is on a diet in preparation for Book Week and as result is even more stressed and anxious than usual.

Directors: Wayne Hope
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And Nothing but the Truth
star
7.62
50 votes

#5 - And Nothing but the Truth

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/5/2007

Frances is flushed with excitement over Book Week but not for long. The truth behind Dawn's accident is revealed and Frances and Christine are brought together in the most unlikely circumstance.

Directors: Wayne Hope
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Just Returned
star
7.65
65 votes

#6 - Just Returned

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/5/2009

Frances O'Brien, devout Catholic and panic disorder sufferer, is back at the Middleton Interactive Learning Centre, but being head librarian of this outer suburban library is harder than ever.

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Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?
star
7.69
218 votes

#7 - Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/2007

Highly-strung head librarian Frances O'Brien has to face her past when her ex-best friend applies for a job and her world is turned upside down.

Directors: Wayne Hope
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My Rock
star
7.72
46 votes

#8 - My Rock

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/9/2009

It's the day of the National Library Awards. Frances still can't believe that Nada is nominated for Librarian of the Year. But an opportunity arises for Frances to annihilate Nada's chance for the award.

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Kerching Kerching
star
7.76
41 votes

#9 - Kerching Kerching

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/2010

Xavier Fisher pays an unexpected visit to the library to check on the fundraising activities, while Pearl moves back in with Frances.

Directors: Tony Martin
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Repeat Offender
star
7.79
70 votes

#10 - Repeat Offender

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/7/2007

Jacinta McSweeney from the Premier's Department inspects Middleton Interactive Learning Centre as a possible venue for the launch of the Premier's Book Week.

Directors: Wayne Hope
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Deliverance
star
7.80
44 votes

#11 - Deliverance

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/2/2009

To her absolute shock and horror, Christine goes into premature labour a month early. The Caesarean delivery she has booked is rendered useless, the labour ward is full and Christine is designated to the Birth Centre.

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Romeos and Juliets
star
7.82
50 votes

#12 - Romeos and Juliets

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/26/2009

With Terry staying at his mum's house, Frances is tired and more irritable than usual. She's not sleeping, is drinking too much and is not able to concentrate at work.

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Milk, Not Cheese, Moon
star
7.83
41 votes

#13 - Milk, Not Cheese, Moon

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2010

Frances and Christine are both caught trying to steal fundraising money, meanwhile Nada is visited by another potential suitor, the mysterious Jaffar Abassi.

Directors: Wayne Hope
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Power and the Passion
star
7.84
43 votes

#14 - Power and the Passion

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/1/2010

The fundraising thermometer has hit rock bottom and government bureaucrat Xavier Fisher orders immediate cutbacks. Frances is determined to make a stand and save her staff.

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Quid Pro Quo
star
7.86
76 votes

#15 - Quid Pro Quo

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/20/2010

Frances needs to sell Pearl's house fast in order to pay for Pearl's accommodation at Gentle Pines nursing home. Meanwhile Xavier Fisher threatens staff cuts at Middleton Interactive.

Directors: Wayne Hope
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This Little Piggy
star
7.86
59 votes

#16 - This Little Piggy

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/12/2009

With the official library opening only a week away, Frances feverishly regains control of her domain as Adrian Green, a big wig from the Library Association, arrives to assess Christine.

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Pearl of Wisdom
star
7.88
41 votes

#17 - Pearl of Wisdom

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/24/2010

The library is a hub of activity for Senior Citizens Day. Frances is busy trying to find a replacement to take a tour group on a historical walk of Middleton when Terry arrives with Pearl.

Directors: Wayne Hope
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Cut to the Quick
star
7.89
55 votes

#18 - Cut to the Quick

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/19/2009

The day of the new library's official opening arrives and Frances is determined to use the occasion to re-stamp her authority. However during the day, events go from bad to worse for Frances.

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Dark Before Dawn
star
8.19
98 votes

#19 - Dark Before Dawn

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2010

Gentle Pines is hounding Frances for payment. If she can't pay up, Pearl will end up living with Frances at the O'Brien house. Meanwhile back at the library, Dawn hands in her resignation.

Directors: Wayne Hope
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Tsukiji
star
8.68
71 votes

#20 - Tsukiji

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/27/2010

Frances meets Indigo the 'New Age' real estate agent who is going to sell Pearl's house and the mystery contents of the shipping container parked in Pearl's front yard are revealed.

Directors: Wayne Hope
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