The WORST episodes of The Sandman
Every episode of The Sandman ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Sandman!
After years of imprisonment, Morpheus — the King of Dreams — embarks on a journey across worlds to find what was stolen from him and restore his power.
#1 - Season of Mists
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/3/2025
When a gathering of the Endless exposes deep-seated grievances, Morpheus embarks on a mission to Hell to free the soul of a condemned mortal.
#2 - The Doll's House
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/5/2022
Lucienne comes to Morpheus with disturbing news. Rose Walker goes in search of family. Admirers of the Corinthian's work scheme to get his attention.
#3 - Brief Lives
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/3/2025
Morpheus grudgingly helps Delirium search for their vanished sibling in the waking world - where a deadly force lurks in the shadows.
#4 - Time and Night
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/24/2025
With the future of his realm at stake, Morpheus must appeal for help to an authority even greater than the Endless.
#5 - Playing House
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/5/2022
As Morpheus closes in on one of his missing creations, Rose ramps up efforts to locate her brother — and unwittingly makes a friend's dream come true.
#6 - A Tale of Graceful Ends
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/24/2025
As deities, dreamers and demons unite to mark a momentous occasion, the Endless assemble for a family reunion unlike any other.
#7 - Imperfect Hosts
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/5/2022
Morpheus begins his quest to find his tools of power — his sand, ruby and helm — by paying a visit to a pair of notoriously dysfunctional brothers.
#9 - More Devils Than Vast Hell Can Hold
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/3/2025
All the world's a stage as Morpheus summons history's greatest dramatist to perform an enchanting play for a supernatural audience.
#10 - Fuel for the Fire
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/24/2025
Morpheus recruits a mortal agent for a dangerous mission in the waking world. A change of heart puts a pair of tricksters on a collision course.
#11 - Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/19/2022
In this two-part story collection, a Siamese cat dreaming of a new world and a writer in desperate need of inspiration cross paths with Morpheus.
#12 - Collectors
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/5/2022
Odd disturbances shake up The Dreaming, Rose sets out on a road trip with a new friend, and The Corinthian arrives with a guest at a creepy convention.
#13 - Long Live the King
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/24/2025
Fueled by rage, a grieving mother unleashes her wrath upon the Dreaming, as Morpheus confronts the Kindly Ones at the furthest reaches of his kingdom.
#14 - Sleep of the Just
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/5/2022
While searching for an escaped nightmare in the waking world, Morpheus falls prey to Roderick Burgess, an occultist looking to summon and imprison Death.
#15 - The Ruler of Hell
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/3/2025
Bequeathed the key to Hell, Morpheus throws a lavish banquet to determine which god, demon or faerie can be entrusted with its dark power.
#16 - Dream a Little Dream of Me
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/5/2022
Morpheus tracks down the last-known person in possession of his sand — and receives an unexpected lesson on humanity. Ethel pays a visit to her son.
#17 - 24/7
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/5/2022
With Morpheus caught off guard, John settles in at a diner to watch the people around him — and put his theory about truth and lies to a terrifying test.
#18 - Death: The High Cost of Living
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/31/2025
In this standalone episode, a journalist overwhelmed by hopelessness has a life-altering 24 hours after crossing paths with Death on her day off.
#19 - The Kindly Ones
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/24/2025
Confined to his realm, Morpheus conjures up a new nightmare to do his bidding. The God of Deception deals roughly with an intrusive thorn in his side.
#20 - Lost Hearts
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/5/2022
As the Dream vortex grows more powerful and the walls between the realms weaken, Rose must make a difficult choice. Morpheus confronts The Corinthian.
#21 - Family Blood
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/3/2025
Morpheus enlists an expert in the occult to smuggle a deeply personal relic out of Paris — and help him and Delirium find the answers they seek.
#22 - A Hope in Hell
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/5/2022
A lead on the whereabouts of his helm compels Morpheus to seek an audience with Lucifer. A confused John receives a helping hand from a good Samaritan.
#23 - The Sound of Her Wings
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/5/2022
Feeling a bit rudderless, Morpheus shadows his hard-working big sister, who offers him advice and encourages him to reconnect with an old acquaintance.