The WORST episodes of The Originals
Every episode of The Originals ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Originals!
Though once pledged to remain together through the test of time, the Mikaelson's — the first and original family of vampires — have been torn apart over the thousands of years of their existence. When Klaus Mikaelson, the original vampire-werewolf hybrid, receives a mysterious tip that a plot is brewing against him in the supernatural melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans, he returns to the city his family helped build. Klaus, along with his siblings Elijah and Rebekah, must take back the city that once belonged to them, while avoiding a war between the vampires, werewolves and witches that populate the French Quarter.
#1 - A Walk on the Wild Side
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2015
In order to uncover what his old acquaintance Tristan is really up to in New Orleans, Elijah considers attending a gala thrown by a mysterious group of ancient vampires known as The Strix, while Hayley invites herself to attend with him.
#2 - For the Next Millennium
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2015
Klaus's family has yet to forgive Klaus's actions. Klaus's old friend decides to show up and show him Chaos. While Elijah tries to hunt werewolves down to protect Hayley leaving Freya on nanny duty. Meanwhile Marcel's has organized another vampire community, while Davina is learning to control the coven as their leader only to find it's not as easy as it looks and seeks help from Hayley.
#3 - Heart Shaped Box
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/19/2016
Aurora uses Freya as bait to lure the Mikaelson brothers into a trap.
#4 - Out of the Easy
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2015
Klaus and Elijah plan a Thanksgiving gathering in hopes of negotiating a truce; Vincent and Marcel realize Davina might be in over her head; Cami encounters a new threat.
#5 - You Hung the Moon
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2015
After discovering that poachers have begun taking out werewolves in the bayou, Elijah and Jackson grow concerned for Hayley's safety when she fails to show up during the full moon. Meanwhile, Davina, the only one with the answer to Hayley's whereabouts, plots ways to use that to her advantage. Elsewhere, Cami approaches Klaus with her theory on who is behind the series of murders in the French Quarter, while Lucien delivers to Elijah an unsettling warning about the war brewing among the sire lines. Finally, after receiving a dire prophecy about the future of the Mikaelson siblings, Klaus takes extreme measures to determine the validity of this potential impending threat.
#6 - The Other Girl in New Orleans
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2015
After learning that Cami's life is in danger and Aurora may be to blame, Klaus is forced to engage in another one of her devious games and follows a series of clues she's left behind for him. Meanwhile, Elijah, Freya and Hayley take drastic measures against Tristan when they discover he holds a valuable piece of information they need. Elsewhere, Aya gives Marcel an ultimatum that leaves him with a difficult decision to make, while tensions between Hayley and Jackson cause her to reevaluate her involvement in Mikaelson family matters.
#7 - I’ll See You in Hell or New Orleans
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2015
Klaus seeks to take revenge for the taking of his baby, Hope, by Hayley and Jackson whom Elijah also seem to be against Klaus. Meanwhile Davina tries to lead her coven, and seeks help from Freya to bring Kol back. Hope is kidnapped, meanwhile Klaus is hostage at the attic.
#8 - Savior
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2015
When a dangerous affliction threatens to expose one of her siblings, Freya searches for a way to reverse the crippling curse even as she finds herself the target of The Strix's latest plan. Elsewhere, Klaus keeps a watchful eye over Cami while she attempts to help Detective Kinney, whose life has begun to spiral out of control as a result of Lucien's compulsion. Meanwhile, a confrontation with Marcel causes Vincent to reevaluate his decision to stay out of witch business, and Hayley's attempt at a quiet Christmas with Jackson and Hope results in an unexpected surprise.
#9 - Moon Over Bourbon Street
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/18/2014
Elijah is taking control of the quarter and receives a surprising offer, and they know how to throw a party.
#10 - The Big Uneasy
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/15/2014
Genevieve asks Elijah to allow her coven to publicly celebrate a traditional feast day, where members of the community offer the witches gifts in return for blessings. Meanwhile, Elijah makes plans to restore his home to its former glory; and Klaus sends Cary, a werewolf from his own line, to find a missing piece of family history.
#11 - The Devil Comes Here and Sighs
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/15/2016
As the city celebrates its annual Jazz Fest, an unlikely team of Mikaelson foes joins forces to take Klaus hostage. Leading the charge to get their brother back, Elijah and Freya face off against a powerful force like none they’ve ever seen before, while Hayley and Cami set their own risky plan in motion to rescue Klaus. Meanwhile, when Kol’s erratic behavior worsens, Davina has no choice but to turn to Marcel and Vincent for help.
#12 - A Ghost Along the Mississippi
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/29/2016
Klaus declares war on his enemies. Hayley and Jack become Tristan's pawns.
#13 - Where Nothing Stays Buried
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/6/2016
In the wake of a ruthless plan that has left their family shattered, Klaus, Elijah and Freya desperately search for a way to take down Lucien once and for all. However, their efforts are put on hold following an urgent plea for help from Kol and Marcel. At Klaus’ insistence, Freya and Elijah reluctantly stay behind to offer their help, while Klaus and Hayley head to the bayou after uncovering Lucien’s latest plan. Once there, an unexpected showdown between Klaus and Lucien forces Freya to take matters into her own hands, setting off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever.
#14 - Always and Forever
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2013
Klaus Mikaelson, the Original vampire/werewolf hybrid, returns to the magical melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans - a town he helped build centuries ago.
#15 - Keepers of the House
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/7/2017
While Klaus remains behind with Hope, Elijah and a reluctant Vincent join the hunt, which puts them on a dangerous collision course with an unlikely new threat.
#16 - No Quarter
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/24/2017
After being cured and woken, the Mikaelson siblings join Hayley in an effort to rescue Klaus from captivity, even if they must face Marcel in the process.
#17 - Gather Up the Killers
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/17/2017
On the fifth anniversary of the Mikaelson's defeat, Marcel is king of the city and welcomes the unsired vampires to New Orleans, only to find they pose an unexpected threat to his rule, leading him to seek counsel from an unlikely source.
#18 - Behind the Black Horizon
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/8/2016
When its discovered that Freya has been kidnapped and is in the hands of a dangerous new threat, the Mikaelson brothers are forced to put aside their differences in order to save her before it’s too late. Following a lead that brings them to Mystic Falls, Elijah and Finn run into deputy Matt Donovan, who does not take well to new vampires in his town. Meanwhile, Klaus and Hayley work together to uncover the motive behind one of Lucien’s secret agendas, while a troubling shift in Kol’s behavior leaves Davina concerned for their future together.
#19 - Beautiful Mistake
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2015
When Elijah and Freya realize that Rebekah may be the target of The Strix's latest plan, they do whatever it takes to protect her. Klaus spends time with Aurora to figure out where her loyalties lie, while a dangerous run-in with a member of The Strix leads Hayley and Marcel to make an unsettling discovery.
#20 - I Love You, Goodbye
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/16/2015
Following a tense run in, Elijah believes that Klaus is up to something. Kaleb needs Rebekah's help.
#21 - Chasing the Devil's Tail
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2014
Going after everything Esther loves. Klaus and Hayley seek an antidote for Elijah in the bayou assisted by Marcel and Josh. Kaleb takes Davina to an old hangout.
#22 - Wild at Heart
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/5/2016
Elijah learns that Aya might have knowledge about an elusive weapon that can take down Original Vampires for good. Davina receives a tempting offer which brings her closer to reuniting Kol.
#23 - The Axeman's Letter
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2015
Hayley and Jackson look after Davina after she made some enemies, meanwhile Elijah asks Marcel with help to do with Triston, Cami and Vincent keep an eye out for Lucien when things go awry; Klaus reunites with his old love and hears secrets he never would think of before now.
#24 - House of the Rising Son
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2013
Rebekah arrives in New Orleans at her brother Elijah's insistence, but, concerned that Klaus is up to no good, she seeks help from a reluctant Sophie. Marcel enlists Davina's help.
#25 - Save My Soul
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/16/2015
Suspicious of where her true loyalties lie, Klaus invites Freya to the compound in order to gain more insight into her past with Dahlia.