The WORST episodes of The Producers
Every episode of The Producers ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Producers!
All-night meetings, nonstop stress and action. That’s the life of a television variety show producer trying to put together a hit show and gain ratings while handling pressures from difficult stars and corporate executives who breathe down their necks. Baek Seung-chan is a fresh new producer-director (PD) who gave up law school to work in the exciting variety show division of a major television network. He works alongside the more seasoned veteran PDs Tak Ye-jin, a no-nonsense hot-shot who gets things done her way, and Ra Joon-mo, who is still waiting for his breakout hit series. As they work with temperamental stars like Cindy, a famous singer, can the PDs please everybody and get their jobs done?
#1 - The Variety Department, Unintentionally
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/15/2015
Law graduate Baek Seung-chan begins his first day as a producer-director (PD) in KBS' variety department and finds that his college crush is infatuated with a senior PD, Ra Joon-mo. Joon-Mo's friend and fellow PD, Tak Ye-jin, helps to train the new recruits as she deals with a temperamental starlet, Cindy, who refuses to cooperate with her on her program.
#2 - News of Quitting, Unintentionally
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/16/2015
Seung-chan is assigned to the '1 Night 2 Days' variety program headed by Joon-mo, who is struggling to relay the news of recasting to his current cast members. Ye-jin negotiates with Seung-chan on the repayment of his father car's repair bill and deals with the aftermath of Cindy's actions on her show.
#3 - Understanding Broadcast Accidents
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/30/2015
Ye-jin reveals to Seung-chan about her deep friendship with Joon-mo; she decides to move out of Joon-mo's apartment after her accidental confession. Cindy's infatuation with Seung-chan grows as he helps out at a music concert special.
#4 - Understanding Love Lines
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/6/2015
After revealing her past and feelings to Seung-chan, Cindy celebrates her birthday with him, Ye-jin and Joon-mo. The '1 Night 2 Days' team films a best-friend special as the network's variety department gets ready for their annual sports event.
#5 - Pheasant Instead of Chicken, Unintentionally
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/22/2015
The '1 Night 2 Days' team brainstorms ideas for the new season. As the team tries to find a replacement for their last cast member, Seung-chan suggests Cindy, who considers his request with interest. Meanwhile, Ye-jin is elated to learn of Joon-Mo's break-up with his girlfriend.
#6 - Understanding Editing
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/29/2015
The first shooting of the new season ends for the '1 Night 2 Days' team with a celebratory dinner, which Ye-jin decides to join. While drunk, Ye-jin confesses her feelings to Joon-mo. Meanwhile, the '1 Night 2 Days' team begins the editing process of their first episode.
#7 - Understanding Media Play
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/5/2015
Cindy stows away in Seung-chan's car after being discharged from the hospital. Feeling guilty about causing Cindy's injury, Ye-jin decides to help her hide in Joon-mo's apartment. Cindy's agency deals with the media as the public becomes intrigued by her disappearance.
#8 - Understanding Preemptions
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/12/2015
Ye-jin remains oblivious to Seung-chan's feelings for her that is apparent to Cindy and Joon-mo. The '1 Night 2 Days' team deals with being pre-empted for a week in favor of a new show. Cindy faces the possibility of being replaced as her agency insists that she help promote their new recruit.
#9 - Understanding Previews
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/13/2015
As Seung-chan struggles to create a preview for the next episode, he realizes Cindy's feelings for him. Cindy finds herself gaining new allies in her anti-fan and fan groups as she continues her power-struggle with her agency CEO. Ye-jin discovers Seung-chan's feelings for her.
#10 - Understanding Ratings
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/19/2015
Ye-jin processes Seung-chan's confession as she moves out of Joon-mo's apartment. Joon-mo is deflated that his program is not performing as well as the new show. Meanwhile, Cindy is betrayed by her agency CEO who sets up a career-ending interview to ruin her image.
#11 - Understanding Long Running Programs
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/20/2015
Despite facing possible cancellation and public outcry due to the recent scandal created by Cindy's agency CEO, the '1 Night 2 Days' team continues filming their season with Cindy. Meanwhile, Ye-jin discovers a way to help Cindy and finally realizes Joon-mo's feelings for her.
#12 - Acting That Way, Unintentionally
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/23/2015
After spending the night at Joon-mo's apartment, Seung-chan reveals that he knows Joon-mo and Ye-jin are living together, making Ye-jin worry that he might gossip about them at work. Cindy joins '1 Night 2 Days' as the new season begins.