The WORST episodes of The White Lotus
Every episode of The White Lotus ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The White Lotus!
Taking place over one tumultuous week, this social satire follows the exploits of various guests and employees at an exclusive resort.
#1 - The Meaning of Dreams
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/2/2025
Jaclyn pushes the idea of a vacation fling on Laurie. Chelsea finds herself in a perilous situation. Gaitok worries about a reprimand.
#2 - Arrivals
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/11/2021
As a new wave of guests arrive at the White Lotus, resort manager Armond tries to assuage an unreasonable Shane and his easy-going new wife Rachel, while spa director Belinda calms a grieving Tanya. Meanwhile, Nicole suggests her husband Mark distract himself from a health scare by spending time with their son Quinn, who’s been cast out by his sister Olivia and her friend Paula.
#3 - New Day
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/2021
A cautiously optimistic Belinda walks a fine line with Tanya, while Armond brainstorms ways to deal with Shane. After her husband belittles her work, Rachel approaches Nicole for advice. Paula and Olivia lose track of their stash, while a revived Mark attempts to connect with Quinn.
#4 - Ciao
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/30/2022
On a couples’ trip in Sicily, Harper, Ethan, Daphne, and Cameron spend an awkward first day sizing each other up. As Tanya arrives with her new assistant Portia, Dominic fields questions from his father Bert about his wife’s absence, while his son Albie plays neutral. Meanwhile, hotel manager Valentina tries to keep locals Mia and Lucia out of her establishment.
#5 - Special Treatments
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/23/2025
Timothy gets distressing updates about his business, Chelsea connects with expat Chloe, and Gaitok shares his feelings with Mook.
#6 - Same Spirits, New Forms
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/16/2025
As a new round of guests arrives at the White Lotus Thailand, Belinda settles in, Chelsea deals with a moody Rick, the Ratliffs go separate ways, and Kate, Laurie, and Jaclyn kick off a girls' trip.
#7 - Mysterious Monkeys
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/25/2021
Stripped of his gadgets, Quinn reluctantly takes a scuba class with Mark, who’s struggling to process revelations regarding his late father. Hoping to reignite the spark with Rachel, Shane enlists Armond to help plan a romantic evening. Tanya leans on Belinda for support as she scatters her mother’s ashes at sea. Paula keeps a secret from a suspicious Olivia.
#8 - Italian Dream
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/6/2022
Though Harper bristles at Ethan's suggestion that she's overly critical, her suspicions are raised when Cameron and Daphne claim they never fight. Meanwhile, Lucia and Mia take full advantage of their newly acquired hotel guest status, Albie and Portia (sort of) connect over dinner, and Tanya enlists Greg to help her live out her perfect day in Sicily...on a Vespa.
#9 - Recentering
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/1/2021
After Shane shoots down her latest career plans, Rachel is further blindsided by an unexpected arrival. Just as Belinda begins to take her business proposition seriously, Tanya’s attention turns to an intriguing hotel guest. Meanwhile, Armond’s renewed commitment to sobriety is put to the test.
#10 - The Lotus-Eaters
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/8/2021
As Armond attempts to do damage control, Belinda tries to redirect Tanya’s focus to her business proposal. Paula grows increasingly disillusioned with the Mossbachers. A sidelined Rachel begins to question her future. Nicole rebuffs Mark for airing their dirty laundry to Quinn.
#11 - Bull Elephants
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/13/2022
After promising to have a more positive attitude, Harper gets looped into a side excursion with Daphne – leaving Ethan and Cameron behind for some bro time. On her own for two days, Tanya seeks advice from a local tarot reader and summons Portia back from sightseeing with the Di Grassos. Later, Albie questions whether his father truly respects women.
#12 - Hide or Seek
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/9/2025
Jaclyn looks for a different scene. Piper asks for Lochlan’s support before sharing a life update. Chelsea finally gets Rick to open up.
#13 - In the Sandbox
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/2022
When Tanya receives an impromptu invite from dashing ex-pat Quentin, Portia finds herself spending the day with his beguiling nephew, Jack. After returning from her trip with Daphne, a relieved Harper is blindsided by a piece of evidence from Ethan’s night out. Meanwhile, a suddenly guilt-ridden Lucia tries to keep Mia on a righteous path.
#14 - Departures
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/15/2021
Rachel shares some harsh truths with Shane and confides in Belinda, who’s reeling from bad news of her own. As the Mossbachers turn the page on their harrowing scare, Quinn reveals major life plans. With nothing left to lose, Armond goes on an all-out bender – and exacts the ultimate revenge on his nemesis.
#15 - Abductions
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/4/2022
After admitting their marriage needs work, Ethan grows suspicious of Harper and Cam. As they look forward to a lavish party at Quentin’s Palermo estate, Tanya gives Portia an opaque warning about Jack. Meanwhile, the Di Grassos head out in search of distant Sicilian relatives, but Dominic bristles when Albie invites Lucia along as their translator.
#16 - That's Amore
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/27/2022
Still doubting Ethan, Harper gets real during a wine tasting trip with Cam and Daphne. Meanwhile, Tanya and Portia embark on a whirlwind two-day excursion to Palermo with Quentin and Jack, Albie navigates a misunderstanding with Lucia, and Valentina decides to make a staffing change to get a flirtatious Rocco away from Isabella.
#17 - Full-Moon Party
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/16/2025
As things get wild during the Full Moon festivities, Rick visits an old friend, and Belinda shares her suspicions about a hotel guest.
#18 - Denials
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/23/2025
In the wake of the festivities, Laurie finds herself feeling deceived by Jaclyn, while Saxon tries to bury what happened the night before.
#19 - Arrivederci
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/11/2022
Hoping to help Lucia, Albie asks Dominic for a karmic payment. With Portia still unreachable, Tanya grows increasingly wary of Quentin’s motives. Consumed with doubts, Ethan confronts Cam… and gets unexpected advice from Daphne. After an eventful night, Valentina gives Mia a chance.