The WORST episodes of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends

Every episode of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends!

The adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and all of his engine friends on the Island of Sodor.

Last Updated: 9/21/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
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#1 - Diesel Glows Away

Season 23 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/15/2020

When Diesel hides from the other engines, his plans backfire and he gets a surprise on Sodor.

Directors: Dianna Basso
Writer: Davey Moore
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2.00
2 votes

#2 - Deep Trouble

Season 23 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/13/2020

Max and Monty's antics on a construction site can get them into trouble.

Directors: Dianna Basso
Wharf and Peace
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4 votes

#3 - Wharf and Peace

Season 10 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/13/2006

Poor Skarloey. He absolutely hates the Wharf as it’s so loud and he doesn’t know a soul there. James teases Skarloey even, calling him a ‘scaredy engine’ upon the Troublesome Trucks giving the little chap a start. Skarloey wonders if he really is a ‘scaredy engine’. But after three brave acts throughout the day involving Rusty, Duncan and Rheneas, he soon realizes that perhaps what James said was quite unfair.

Directors: Steve Asquith
Writer: Abi Grant
Number One Engine
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6 votes

#4 - Number One Engine

Season 22 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/3/2018

Thomas is in China racing Hong-Mei in a bid to become the No. 1 Engine.

Crowning Around
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2 votes

#5 - Crowning Around

Season 23 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/3/2019

Rajiv learns that he can be really useful with or without his crown.

Directors: Dianna Basso
Batucada
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2 votes

#6 - Batucada

Season 23 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/9/2019

Thomas finds a way to take part in the Brazilian carnival music.

Directors: Dianna Basso
Writer: Davey Moore
Thomas Makes a Mistake
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3.50
2 votes

#7 - Thomas Makes a Mistake

Season 23 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/11/2019

Thomas causes confusion and delay by not seeking help when he makes a mistake.

Directors: Dianna Basso
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3.50
2 votes

#8 - The Great Little Railway Show

Season 24 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/1/2020

When a Railway Show for little engines comes to Sodor, an overly excited Percy finally sees his chance to shine.

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3.50
2 votes

#9 - Emily to the Rescue

Season 24 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/1/2020

When a pretend emergency turns into a real emergency, there is only one engine who can save the day!

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3.50
2 votes

#10 - James the Super Engine

Season 24 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/1/2020

Rebecca tells James he could be a comicbook super-engine. He takes her seriously and Rail Rocket is born.

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3.50
2 votes

#11 - The Inventor's Spectacular Bridge

Season 24 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/1/2020

When the Rickety Old Bridge collapses, trapping Toby and Henrietta on the other side of the ravine, Inventor Ruth is asked to build a new one.

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2 votes

#12 - Gordon and Rebecca, Coming Through!

Season 24 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/1/2020

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2 votes

#13 - Nia's Bright Idea

Season 24 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/1/2020

Nia uses what she learns about lighthouses to suggest covering a big wheel in Christmas lights, so that Harold can see where he's going in a storm.

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2 votes

#14 - Thomas' Animal Friends

Season 24 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/1/2020

Thomas is asked to help at the animal park for the day and realises there is more to the job than he first thought.

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3.50
2 votes

#15 - World of Tomorrow

Season 24 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/1/2020

When a pair of crooks steal the plans for a great new invention, there is a high-speed chase to try and get them back.

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3.50
2 votes

#16 - Ace's Brave Jump

Season 24 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/1/2020

Thomas travels to the land down under, where he helps his friend Ace overcome his fear of animals so that he can compete in Australia's Super Stunt Rally.

Thomas and the Big Bang
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6 votes

#17 - Thomas and the Big Bang

Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/7/2007

Thomas is given a new whistle and he decides to play jokes on the Narrow Gauge engines with it. Soon, all of the little engines start joining in and playing jokes on each other while not doing their work. Will Mr. Percival find this funny?

Directors: Steve Asquith
Writer: Abi Grant
Merry Winter Wish
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32 votes

#18 - Merry Winter Wish

Season 14 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/26/2010

Thomas has a special delivery for the season - the Star of Knapford, a festive light that makes wishes come true! But, instead of taking the star straight to Knapford, he tries to grant all of his friend's wishes!

Wonky Whistle
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4 votes

#19 - Wonky Whistle

Season 15 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/23/2011

Thomas's whistle is broken, so he goes to the Steamworks to have it repaired. However, he rushes off on a delivery before it is properly fixed.

Writer: Neil Ben
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2 votes

#20 - Nia and the Unfriendly Elephant

Season 24 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/1/2020

Nia is excited to be given the task of bringing a new elephant to Sodor Animal Park. Nia loves animals, but this time the feeling is not mutual.

Percy and the Left Luggage
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3 votes

#21 - Percy and the Left Luggage

Season 11 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/12/2007

Percy has three important jobs to do, but decides to leave delivering Dowager Hatt's luggage for last. However, he runs late and must hurry to save his own bunker!

Directors: Steve Asquith
Writer: Abi Grant
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2 votes

#22 - Laid Back Shane

Season 23 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/21/2019

Shane is having too much fun to stop and refuel; that is, until he runs out of coal and is stranded in the hot, red desert.

Directors: Dianna Basso
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2 votes

#23 - Wish You Were Here

Season 23 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/6/2020

Thomas misses his best friend Percy while working on the Chinese railway.

Directors: Dianna Basso
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4.00
2 votes

#24 - Thomas and the Forest Engines

Season 24 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2020

Thomas heads to Brazil where he must collect a shipment of wood from a eucalyptus plantation. When he arrives, he meets Marcio and Marcia, a pair of wood burning engines.

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4.00
2 votes

#25 - Cleo's First Snow

Season 24 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/1/2020

Cleo is shocked to learn snow does not last forever and tries to stop it from melting.