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.

Last Updated: 7/9/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing
The Doll's House
star
7.26
1978 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Andrés Baiz
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Season of Mists
star
7.30
394 votes

#2 - 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.

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Brief Lives
star
7.43
209 votes

#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.

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Playing House
star
7.46
1892 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: Andrés Baiz
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Imperfect Hosts
star
7.50
2363 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Jamie Childs
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Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope
star
7.61
1618 votes

#6 - 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.

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Collectors
star
7.62
1858 votes

#7 - 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.

Directors: Coralie Fargeat
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Sleep of the Just
star
7.64
2714 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Mike Barker
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The Ruler of Hell
star
7.66
284 votes

#9 - 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.

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Dream a Little Dream of Me
star
7.66
2251 votes

#10 - 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.

Directors: Jamie Childs
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More Devils Than Vast Hell Can Hold
star
7.67
240 votes

#11 - 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.

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24/7
star
7.68
2227 votes

#12 - 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.

Directors: Jamie Childs
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Lost Hearts
star
7.71
1871 votes

#13 - 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.

Directors: Louise Hooper
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A Hope in Hell
star
7.85
2210 votes

#14 - 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.

Directors: Jamie Childs
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The Song of Orpheus
star
7.85
182 votes

#15 - The Song of Orpheus

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/3/2025

To honor a promise to one sibling, Morpheus must shatter a vow to another. In ancient Greece, a wedding-night tragedy turns a son against his father.

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Family Blood
star
8.11
168 votes

#16 - 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.

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The Sound of Her Wings
star
8.23
2252 votes

#17 - 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.

Directors: Mairzee Almas
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