The WORST episodes of Weeds

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

Is the grass really greener on the other side? Yes, and it smells better, too! So when Nancy Botwin faces both sudden widowhood and poverty, she's determined to do anything to keep her kids in suburbia, including taking a job as the neighborhood pot dealer.

Last Updated: 11/2/2024Network: Paramount+ with ShowtimeStatus: Ended
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Super Lucky Happy
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7.12
1944 votes

#1 - Super Lucky Happy

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2009

Nancy is visited by DEA agent Roy Till who has gone rogue and homecomer Celia moves into Nancy's garage. Meanwhile, Andy tries to access his brother's old bank account.

Directors: Scott Ellis
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Wonderful Wonderful
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7.19
1902 votes

#2 - Wonderful Wonderful

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2009

After showing Esteban the proof of her baby, a sonogram picture. Nancy returns to Ren Mar to her family, but still unsure of her fate. Meanwhile, Celia is held hostage in Mexico by her estranged daughter Quinn who tries to ransom her off to all her friends, but they hilariously decline to deliver the cash for her release. Back in Ren Mar, Andy, Silas and Doug discuss plans to grow pot in a national forest.

Directors: Scott Ellis
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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To Moscow, and Quickly
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7.24
2594 votes

#3 - To Moscow, and Quickly

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/18/2010

Nancy is met with yet another roadblock when baby Stevie gets sick leaving her and Andy to scramble to find a pediatrician. Meanwhile, Silas, Shane and Doug are tasked with unloading some merchandise at a kiddie concert.

Directors: Michael Trim
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Free Goat
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7.26
2908 votes

#4 - Free Goat

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/15/2005

As Celia deals with the other woman in her marriage, Nancy contemplates creating an enterprise to solve the cash-only financial issues caused by her drug dealing. Silas has to come to terms with his girlfriend's sudden departure, while Shane tries to come to terms with missing his Dad.

Directors: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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A Distinctive Horn
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7.28
1767 votes

#5 - A Distinctive Horn

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2009

The tension between Nancy and Esteban mounts as Pilar adds to the conflict. Nancy looks to Andy for help, just as hes focused on his relationship with Audra. Dean offers to help Silas and Doug get their dispensary back on track, but Celia sees an opportunity and steps in.

Directors: Scott Ellis
Writer: Chris Offutt
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The Love Circle Overlap
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7.29
1563 votes

#6 - The Love Circle Overlap

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/18/2008

Nancy learns that the tunnel is being used for more than drugs. Esteban puts her fears to rest as well as her nagging headache with a strong remedy. Celia's family stages an intervention in order to force her into rehab. Andy finds Maria and takes her across the border to an awaiting Doug. Silas babysits while Shane explores new territory with his two girlfriends.

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Machetes Up Top
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7.30
1833 votes

#7 - Machetes Up Top

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2009

Nancy pays a secret visit to Guillermo in prison; Celia puts her time in the rebel camp to good use by organizing their supplies; Shane decides to visit Nancy's estranged sister (Jennifer Jason Leigh); Silas and Doug second-guess their choice of a pot-growing plot.

Directors: Michael Pressman
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Su-Su-Sucio
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7.33
1685 votes

#8 - Su-Su-Sucio

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2009

Nancy gets a surprise visit from Jill; Nancy's bodyguard goes missing; Celia's micromanaging gets her sent back to the U.S.; Silas and Doug seek law enforcement approval.

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Roy Till Called
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7.33
1695 votes

#9 - Roy Till Called

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/15/2007

Nancy's up and running again until someone betrays her and sends in the DEA. Celia spends more time with Dean. Doug has ethics decisions to make.

Directors: Craig Zisk
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Mother Thinks the Birds Are After Her
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7.33
1514 votes

#10 - Mother Thinks the Birds Are After Her

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/16/2008

Nancy has relocated to the border in search of a new life but she soon finds her past to be inescapable. Both problems and people follow her on her journey, but some have finally been left behind.

Directors: Craig Zisk
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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Game-Played
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7.35
2247 votes

#11 - Game-Played

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/11/2011

Nancy struggles to fit into the ranks at the halfway house; Jill drops a bombshell; Andy and Shane find a place to live; Silas scores a modeling gig; Doug is offered his dream job.

Directors: Scott Ellis
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A Modest Proposal
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7.36
1966 votes

#12 - A Modest Proposal

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/13/2009

It's six months since we last saw everyone and Nancy is in full bloom. Esteban proposes, and all seems right with the world until Nancy discovers there's another woman in Esteban's life. Andy, meanwhile, has gone on a spending spree and let himself go. Now he must come to terms with the new order of things. Celia, unhappy in her job at the mall, discovers an opportunity in the world of cosmetics. Shane spends an eye-opening day with Ignacio. Silas and Doug's medical marijuana dispensary is in full operation. But Deputy C.P. Jones continues his meddling ways.

Directors: Michael Trim
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Fashion of the Christ
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7.36
2454 votes

#13 - Fashion of the Christ

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/29/2005

Nancy gets a rude awakening when her brother-in-law Andy comes for a surprise visit. Doug has an idea for a location for the faux bakery, which Nancy may need more than ever with Andy in the way. While Andy wreaks havoc in the Botwins' lives, Nancy is introduced to "The Candy Man" in order to help meet her customers' needs, and Celia drops a bomb.

Directors: Burr Steers
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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Shit Highway
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7.37
1634 votes

#14 - Shit Highway

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/3/2007

The DEA continues to probe Nancy's life to figure out what happened to Peter. Shane helps Nancy get a job. Someone asks the city council for a favor on behalf of Majestic. Conrad and Heylia set up their new grow house. Silas runs into Pam while performing his community service.

Directors: Martha Coolidge
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Risk
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7.37
1771 votes

#15 - Risk

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/5/2007

Nancy tries out a new source but it doesn't go so well. Conrad and Nancy are having some good interplay. Heylia and Vaneeta like the new neighborhood. Celia is angry.

Directors: Paul Feig
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Thwack
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7.38
2696 votes

#16 - Thwack

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/16/2010

Faced with the aftermath of Shane having murdered Pilar, Nancy grabs Shane and Silas and they flee the scene. Andy is then met with the decision to split town with his family or stay and fight for Audra's affection.

Directors: Scott Ellis
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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The Dark Time
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7.38
1778 votes

#17 - The Dark Time

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/29/2007

Andy and Dean play murderball. Nancy ponders a new venture while Heylia and Conrad must abandon theirs. Doug sinks to an all-time low.

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Where the Sidewalk Ends
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7.38
1843 votes

#18 - Where the Sidewalk Ends

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2009

Nancy learns the identity of the other woman in Esteban's life, as well as his plans for her childbirth delivery. With the help of Andy and Audra, Nancy takes matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Celia discovers that getting rich quick isn't always so easy. Silas and Doug learn the hard way that Deputy C.P. Jones is more trouble than he's worth as the fate of their medical marijuana dispensary is jeopardized.

Directors: Jeremy Podeswa
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Dead in the Nethers
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7.39
2327 votes

#19 - Dead in the Nethers

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/12/2005

Nancy attempt to play around in an effort to relieve some stress. Nancy, Celia, and Conrad go out to a club where Celia and Conrad "snuggle up." Meanwhile Andy meets a woman who he lies to like he would anyone else and Lupita starts investigating so as to gain the upper hand in her employee/employer relationship.

Directors: Arlene Sanford
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The Punishment Light
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7.39
2055 votes

#20 - The Punishment Light

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/26/2005

Uncle Andy acts foolish at a ceremony for Judah. Shane gets in trouble again. Celia and Dean duke it out. Nancy finds out who it is that has been "delivering" pennies onto her car and fountain and she deals with them. Andy and Doug team up to bring more trouble into Nancy's home while trying to flush out the infestation of a rat. Nancy turns down an interested single father. And Uncle Andy exposes too much of himself yet again.

Directors: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Rolin Jones
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The Two Mrs. Scottsons
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7.39
1615 votes

#21 - The Two Mrs. Scottsons

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/1/2007

Celia and Sullivan step up their relationship. Andy gets more involved in a different business. Silas and Tara begin working together. Shane and Isabelle spend time together. Nancy meets Peter's other ex-wife, Valerie.

Directors: Craig Zisk
Writer: Rolin Jones
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Release the Hounds
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7.40
1563 votes

#22 - Release the Hounds

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/8/2007

Doug and Sullivan fight over a golf membership and Doug get some revenge. Nancy spends time with Valerie, who considers her an “insane stalker person”. Conrad and Silas spend time together. Dean is injured and hospitalized. Tara tries to get deeper into Nancy's business.

Writer: Blair Singer
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Bags
star
7.40
2233 votes

#23 - Bags

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/27/2011

Three years after Nancy's selfless act to save her family, Andy, Silas, Shane and Doug live their new lives in Copenhagen. When Nancy is released early from prison and put on parole to a New York halfway house, she finds out that she doesn't need witness protection anymore.

Directors: Scott Ellis
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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You Can't Miss the Bear
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7.40
3365 votes

#24 - You Can't Miss the Bear

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/7/2005

In the series debut, housewife Nancy Botwin struggles to deal with the sudden death of her husband, while her best friend and neighbour Celia Hodes learns a devastating secret when she tries to catch her daughter in the act with Nancy's son.

Directors: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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Corn Snake
star
7.43
1882 votes

#25 - Corn Snake

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/14/2006

After repeatedly having her suggestions ignored by the likes of Doug Wilson and having an eye-opening car accident Celia decides to run for city council. Nancy tries to break things off with Peter because her life is currently too illegal to be dating the DEA. Things gets even more hectic when Sanjay screws up at the bakery. Andy is still trying to get into a Rabbinical school so that he doesn't get shipped off to Iraq.

Directors: Craig Zisk
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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