The WORST episodes of The Watchful Eye

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

The Watchful Eye follows Elena Santos, a young woman with a complicated past, maneuvering her way into working as a live-in nanny for an affluent family in Manhattan. She quickly learns that everyone in the mysterious building has deadly secrets and ulterior motives. What they don't know, however, is that Elena has some shocking secrets of her own.

Last Updated: 9/7/2024Network: FreeformStatus: Ended
Hen in the Fox House
star
7.12
220 votes

#1 - Hen in the Fox House

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/30/2023

A young woman is thrust into the world of old money and deadly secrets after accepting a nanny job from a handsome widower.

Directors: Jeffrey Reiner
Writer: Julie Durk
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The Serpent’s Tooth
star
7.19
113 votes

#2 - The Serpent’s Tooth

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/20/2023

Elena’s cover is threatened when someone from her past unexpectedly shows up at The Greybourne.

Directors: Michael Trim
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Out Like a Light
star
7.21
116 votes

#3 - Out Like a Light

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/6/2023

A blackout at The Greybourne traps Elena, Roman, Bennet, Ginny and Kim in the attic. Tory and Matthew grow closer. Alex makes a disturbing connection.

Directors: Patricia Cardoso
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Save New York
star
7.24
125 votes

#4 - Save New York

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2023

Elena sneaks into a masquerade ball hosted by the Greybournes. Roman searches Mrs. Ivey’s apartment. Ginny confronts Elena about her identity.

Directors: Joy Lane
Writer: Jordan Roter
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The Nanny Who Knew Too Much
star
7.24
156 votes

#5 - The Nanny Who Knew Too Much

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/6/2023

Elena snoops around Tory’s apartment while helping Darcy and Bennet, which leads to an unexpected discovery in the secret room. Elena is rattled by a surprise call from her past.

Writer: Chloé Hung
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Stairway to Eleven
star
7.28
135 votes

#6 - Stairway to Eleven

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/20/2023

On Allie’s birthday, Tory, Matthew, and Jasper try to find the best way to confront their grief and honor her memory. Elena discovers someone she trusts is lying to her.

Directors: Shana Stein
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Hide and Seek
star
7.28
172 votes

#7 - Hide and Seek

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/30/2023

While bonding with the other nannies, Elena learns that the Wards’ previous nanny vanished without warning. Elena continues her search of The Greybourne and discovers a shocking truth.

Directors: Jeffrey Reiner
Writer: Emmylou Diaz
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The Nanny Vanishes
star
7.36
145 votes

#8 - The Nanny Vanishes

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/13/2023

Elena becomes paranoid that she’s constantly being watched. Ginny and Elena bond while cleaning out Allie’s closet. Elena confronts her past.

Directors: Jeffrey Reiner
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Spellbound
star
7.42
109 votes

#9 - Spellbound

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/13/2023

Elena makes a big decision about her future, and a shocking revelation about Jocelyn’s history at The Greybourne is revealed.

Directors: Daniel Willis
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Hale Fellow Well Met
star
7.50
119 votes

#10 - Hale Fellow Well Met

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/27/2023

Alliances are tested, and new ones are formed. The Greybourne will never be the same after a tidal wave of truth finally comes out.

Directors: Jeffrey Reiner
Writer: Emily Fox
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