The WORST episodes of Three Kingdoms

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

Three Kingdoms is a Chinese television series adapted from Luo Guanzhong's classical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Directed by Gao Xixi, the 95 episodes long series has a budget of over 100 million RMB and was released in May 2010

Last Updated: 7/3/2025Network: Jiangsu TVStatus: Ended
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7.11
9 votes

#1 - Father and son turn hostile at Fengyi Pavilion

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/6/2010

Father and son turn hostile at Fengyi Pavilion 貂蝉迷倒董卓

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7.48
52 votes

#2 - To eliminate a traitor, Cao Cao presents a precious sword

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/2/2010

During Prime Minister Wang Yun's 60th anniversary party, Cao Cao was claimed by the other Prime Minister and called him the Dong Zhuo's partner. Cao Cao swore himself to the other Prime Minister that he will silent murder Dong Zhuo to bring his pride as a hero of chaos.

Directors: Xixi Gao
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7.67
6 votes

#3 - Liu Bei launches a campaign against Eastern Wu

Season 1 - Episode 78 - Aired 6/7/2010

Liu Bei launches a campaign against Eastern Wu 刘备攻伐东吴

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7.67
6 votes

#4 - Zhou Yu is defeated and dies with regret

Season 1 - Episode 57 - Aired 5/28/2010

Zhou Yu is defeated and dies with regret 周瑜兵败抱憾而亡

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7.71
7 votes

#5 - Zhou Yu prepares to attack Jing Province

Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 5/23/2010

Zhou Yu prepares to attack Jing Province 刘备周瑜欲取南郡

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7.71
7 votes

#6 - Zhou Yu defeats Cao Cao at Red Cliff

Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 5/20/2010

Zhou Yu defeats Cao Cao at Red Cliff 赤壁之战(上)

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7.83
6 votes

#7 - Sun Ce passes on his legacy to Sun Quan

Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 5/17/2010

Sun Ce passes on his legacy to Sun Quan 孙策传位孙权

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7.83
6 votes

#8 - Zhuge Liang infuriates Zhou Yu thrice

Season 1 - Episode 56 - Aired 5/27/2010

Zhuge Liang infuriates Zhou Yu thrice 诸葛亮三气周瑜

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7.83
6 votes

#9 - Ma Teng enters the capital

Season 1 - Episode 60 - Aired 5/29/2010

Ma Teng enters the capital 马腾进京

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7.83
6 votes

#10 - Zhang Song presents a map; Liu Bei enters southwest China

Season 1 - Episode 64 - Aired 5/31/2010

Zhang Song presents a map; Liu Bei enters southwest China 张松献地图

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7.83
6 votes

#11 - Sun Quan submits to Wei

Season 1 - Episode 79 - Aired 6/7/2010

Sun Quan submits to Wei 孙权降曹

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7.83
6 votes

#12 - Ma Su refuses to accept advice and loses Jieting

Season 1 - Episode 86 - Aired 6/10/2010

Ma Su refuses to accept advice and loses Jieting 马谡街亭失守

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7.83
6 votes

#13 - Ma Chao pledges allegiance to Liu Bei

Season 1 - Episode 67 - Aired 6/2/2010

Ma Chao pledges allegiance to Liu Bei 马超誓效刘皇叔

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7.86
7 votes

#14 - Liu Bei's horse leaps across the Tan Stream

Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 5/16/2010

Liu Bei's horse leaps across the Tan Stream 刘备跃马檀溪

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7.86
7 votes

#15 - Sun Jian's death at Sanjin Ford

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/5/2010

袁绍杀孙坚

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star
7.88
8 votes

#16 - Lü Bu shoots an arrow through a halberd

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/8/2010

Lü Bu shoots an arrow through a halberd 吕布辕门射戟

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7.88
8 votes

#17 - Wang Yun plans the Chain-Linked Strategy

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/5/2010

Wang Yun plans the Chain-Linked Strategy 王允巧使连环计

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8.00
6 votes

#18 - Lady Sun and Liu Bei are wed

Season 1 - Episode 54 - Aired 5/27/2010

Lady Sun and Liu Bei are wed 孙小妹刘备成亲

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8.00
6 votes

#19 - Sun Quan is angered by Zhou Yu

Season 1 - Episode 53 - Aired 5/26/2010

Sun Quan is angered by Zhou Yu 孙权被周瑜激怒

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8.00
6 votes

#20 - Lu Su comes twice to ask for Jing Province

Season 1 - Episode 51 - Aired 5/25/2010

Lu Su comes twice to ask for Jing Province 鲁肃再索荆州

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8.00
7 votes

#21 - Guan Yu fights at Changsha and recruits Huang Zhong and Wei Yan

Season 1 - Episode 50 - Aired 5/25/2010

Guan Yu fights at Changsha and recruits Huang Zhong and Wei Yan 关羽收黄忠

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8.00
6 votes

#22 - Zhao Yun captures Guiyang

Season 1 - Episode 49 - Aired 5/24/2010

Zhao Yun captures Guiyang 赵云徒手战百人

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8.00
6 votes

#23 - The forces of Cao, Sun and Liu battle for Nan Commandery

Season 1 - Episode 47 - Aired 5/23/2010

The forces of Cao, Sun and Liu battle for Nan Commandery 南郡之战

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8.00
6 votes

#24 - Cao Cao scares away Ma Teng of Western Liang

Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 5/22/2010

Cao Cao scares away Ma Teng of Western Liang 曹操吓退马腾

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8.00
6 votes

#25 - Jiang Gan steals a letter after a ceremony

Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 5/20/2010

Jiang Gan steals a letter after a ceremony 蒋干劝降周瑜