The WORST episodes of Wayward

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

A small-town cop suspects that the local school for troubled teens — and its dangerously charismatic founder — may not be all it seems.

Last Updated: 10/23/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

6.70

168 votes

#1 - Leap

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/25/2025

Evelyn desperately tries to regain control. Abbie, Leila and Rory set their escape plan in motion. Alex discovers his purpose.

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6.94

274 votes

#2 - Tall Pines

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2025

After a student escapes, newly arrived local cop Alex Dempsey grows suspicious of the goings-on at Tall Pines Academy, a school for troubled teens.

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7.00

248 votes

#3 - Burrow

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/2025

As a terrified Abbie takes stock of her new surroundings, Leila attempts a daring rescue. Alex discovers there's no privacy in a small town.

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7.02

176 votes

#4 - Mirror

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/25/2025

A wilderness excursion grows vicious as the students vie for a chance at freedom. Evelyn forces Leila to revisit the night of her sister's death.

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7.03

181 votes

#5 - Build

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/25/2025

Alex connects with a blogger who's convinced the school is hiding something. Leila divulges a secret that spirals out of control.

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7.05

170 votes

#6 - Ascend

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/25/2025

As Evelyn exploits the growing rift between Leila and Abbie, Laura finds an opening to drive a wedge of her own. Alex sees the true face of Tall Pines.

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7.05

221 votes

#7 - Break

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/2025

Abbie and Leila get a taste of Tall Pines' unconventional approach to rehabilitation. Alex gains new insight into the school's history — and Laura's.

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7.10

195 votes

#8 - Mud

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/25/2025

Laura grows weary of Alex's suspicions. Leila endures a punishment. Rory and Abbie team up to find crucial evidence that could help them escape.

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