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The Worst Episodes of Arrow

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Spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing and presumed dead when his yacht is lost at sea. He returns five years later a changed man, determined to clean up the city as a hooded vigilante

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Arrow Season 4 Episode 23 - Schism
    5.6/10(6074 votes)

    S4:E23

    Oliver teams up with a surprising force in an attempt to stop Damien Darhk and his magic once and for all.

    Director:John Behring
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Arrow Season 4 Episode 16 - Broken Hearts
    6.2/10(4608 votes)

    S4:E16

    A heartbroken Cupid returns to Star City with one goal – to destroy anyone in love. The team learns she's killing couples on their wedding day so Oliver and Felicity decide to pose as bait.

    Director:John F. Showalter
    Writers:Rebecca Bellotto, Nolan Dunbar

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  3. Arrow Season 4 Episode 17 - Beacon of Hope
    6.6/10(4087 votes)

    S4:E17

    Brie Larvan breaks out of jail and turns up at Palmer Tech threatening to kill everyone unless she gets the bio-chip that is implanted in Felicity's spine. When Oliver realizes that Felicity, Thea and Donna are trapped in Palmer Tech with everyone else, he looks to a surprising ally to help Team Arrow save the day.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writers:Ben Sokolowski, Brian Ford Sullivan

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  4. Arrow Season 4 Episode 19 - Canary Cry
    6.7/10(4338 votes)

    S4:E19

    Oliver and the team struggle to come to terms with Laurel's death, especially Diggle who is overwhelmed with guilt for choosing to believe Andy had changed. Meanwhile, Lance refuses to believe his daughter is really gone and asks Nyssa to help bring her back. A recent Black Canary sighting in Star City only seems to prove his theory that Laurel isn't actually dead.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writers:Wendy Mericle, Beth Schwartz

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  5. Arrow Season 8 Episode 9 - Green Arrow & The Canaries
    6.8/10(2680 votes)

    S8:E9

    It’s the year 2040 in Star City and Mia Queen has everything she could have ever wanted. However, when Laurel and Dinah suddenly show up in her life again, things take a shocking turn and her perfect world is upended. Laurel and Dinah are tracking a kidnapping victim with direct ties to Mia and they need her help. Knowing it will change everything, Mia can’t help but be a hero and she, Laurel and Dinah suit up once again to save the city.

    Director:Tara Miele
    Writers:Marc Guggenheim, Beth Schwartz, Oscar Balderrama, Jill Blankenship

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  6. Arrow Season 4 Episode 22 - Lost in the Flood
    7.0/10(3700 votes)

    S4:E22

    Following the shocking events in the previous episode, Oliver and Diggle race to rescue Thea, while Felicity, Curtis and Noah join together to stop Darhk.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writers:Brian Ford Sullivan, Oscar Balderrama

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  7. Arrow Season 4 Episode 21 - Monument Point
    7.1/10(3710 votes)

    S4:E21

    When Team Arrow learns what Damien Darhk's next move is Felicity realizes she needs to ask her father, Noah Kuttler, for help. Noah and Oliver have a heart to heart talk that leaves Oliver rattled.

    Director:Kevin Tancharoen
    Writers:Speed Weed, Jenny Lynn

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  8. Arrow Season 6 Episode 14 - Collision Course
    7.1/10(2511 votes)

    S6:E14

    Oliver, Diggle and Felicity disagree with Dinah, Curtis and Rene on how to handle Black Siren. The two teams face off and a fight ensues.

    Director:Ken Shane
    Writers:Oscar Balderrama, Rebecca Bellotto

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  9. Arrow Season 7 Episode 18 - Lost Canary
    7.1/10(2210 votes)

    S7:E18

    After being accused of murder and having her criminal past exposed, Laurel goes full Black Siren and teams up with an old criminal acquaintance, Shadow Thief, to go on a crime spree around Star City. While Dinah aims to bring Laurel in, Felicity refuses to give up on her friend and tries everything to get through to her, even summoning Sara Lance for help. However, Laurel rebuffs all her efforts, forcing the former friends to face off against each other.

    Director:Kristin Windell
    Writers:Jill Blankenship, Elisa Delson

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  10. Arrow Season 6 Episode 4 - Reversal
    7.2/10(3090 votes)

    S6:E4

    Just as Oliver starts to get things in order, Black Siren launches another attack on the citizens of Star City.

    Director:Gregory Smith
    Writers:Emilio Ortega Aldrich, Sarah Tarkoff

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  11. Arrow Season 6 Episode 9 - Irreconcilable Differences
    7.2/10(2824 votes)

    S6:E9

    Quentin Lance is kidnapped by Black Siren and Cayden James, who are looking to trade Lance's life for a weapon of mass destruction. Oliver and Team Green Arrow must figure out a way to save Lance while still keeping the city safe.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writers:Beth Schwartz, Sarah Tarkoff

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  12. Arrow Season 7 Episode 10 - My Name Is Emiko Queen
    7.2/10(2312 votes)

    S7:E10

    Rene fights to help the new Green Arrow's mission, and Oliver, now working with the SCPD, finds an unexpected link to the mysterious vigilante.

    Director:Andi Armaganian
    Writers:Benjamin Raab, Deric A. Hughes

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  13. Arrow Season 4 Episode 18 - Eleven-Fifty-Nine
    7.3/10(5223 votes)

    S4:E18

    Oliver and Diggle learn that Merlyn is going to try to break Darhk out of prison. Meanwhile, Laurel gets a surprising offer and Felicity has a heart-to-heart talk with Curtis.

    Director:Rob Hardy
    Writers:Marc Guggenheim, Keto Shimizu

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  14. Arrow Season 4 Episode 20 - Genesis
    7.3/10(3900 votes)

    S4:E20

    As Oliver and Felicity look for a magical solution to defeat Darhk, a vengeance-driven Diggle gets a lead on Andy's whereabouts and heads off to confront his brother. Meanwhile, Alex takes Thea on a vacation that quickly turns into a nightmare.

    Director:Gregory Smith
    Writers:Emilio Ortega Aldrich, Oscar Balderrama

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  15. Arrow Season 5 Episode 13 - Spectre of the Gun
    7.3/10(3408 votes)

    S5:E13

    A traumatic attack on City Hall triggers painful memories for Rene about his family. Flashbacks reveal how Rene went from simple family man to a hero named Wild Dog. Meanwhile, Oliver must deal with the perpetrator behind the attack and realizes the best way to do so is as Mayor Queen instead of the Green Arrow. Tensions run high in the Arrow bunker.

    Director:Kristin Windell
    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  16. Arrow Season 6 Episode 10 - Divided
    7.3/10(2491 votes)

    S6:E10

    Despite losing half his team, Oliver remains confident that he, Felicity and Diggle can stop Cayden James and Black Siren. However, when he discovers one of Cayden's secrets, he decides to team up with an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, Dinah spends time with Vince.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writers:Ben Sokolowski, Emilio Ortega Aldrich

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  17. Arrow Season 7 Episode 15 - Training Day
    7.4/10(2047 votes)

    S7:E15

    Team Arrow attempts to work with the Star City Police Department but much to Oliver’s frustration, things don’t go as planned. Meanwhile, Dinah gets some life-changing news.

    Director:Ruba Nadda
    Writers:Emilio Ortega Aldrich, Rebecca Rosenberg

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  18. Arrow Season 7 Episode 16 - Star City 2040
    7.4/10(2282 votes)

    S7:E16

    Mia and William venture into the Glades on a dangerous mission. There they run into Dinah, Roy and Zoe who deliver some devastating news. The flash forwards share highlights from Mia’s childhood with Felicity.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writers:Beth Schwartz, Oscar Balderrama

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  19. Arrow Season 6 Episode 11 - We Fall
    7.5/10(2433 votes)

    S6:E11

    Cayden James ups the ante by launching his plan to take control of every aspect of the city. Despite the scope of Cayden's plan, Oliver is determined to foil it with just the Original Team Arrow – and without the aid of Rene, Dinah, or Curtis. But things get complicated when William is endangered as a result of Cayden's handiwork.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writers:Speed Weed, Spiro Skentzos

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  20. Arrow Season 7 Episode 19 - Spartan
    7.5/10(1978 votes)

    S7:E19

    After the Ninth Circle delivers a major setback for Team Arrow, Diggle reluctantly reaches out to a Four-Star General of the Defense Intelligence Agency for help, despite unresolved tension from their past. Meanwhile, Oliver discovers a piece of information that he believes will turn Emiko against the Ninth Circle. Alena returns with an interesting proposal for Felicity.

    Director:Avi Youabian
    Writers:Benjamin Raab, Deric A. Hughes

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  21. Arrow Season 1 Episode 10 - Burned
    7.6/10(5576 votes)

    S1:E10

    Oliver’s confidence is shaken after being beaten by the Dark Archer and he takes a break from being Arrow. However, when Laurel calls Arrow for help investigating a firefighter’s suspicious death, he reluctantly agrees but his hesitance while fighting almost costs him his life. Meanwhile, Tommy throws a benefit for the firefighters and Thea tries to lift Moira out of her depressive state.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writers:Ben Sokolowski, Moira Kirland

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  22. Arrow Season 4 Episode 11 - A.W.O.L.
    7.6/10(3638 votes)

    S4:E11

    Diggle must learn to trust his brother Andy when an enemy of their wartime past, an agent of the criminal organization Shadowspire, pays a visit to Star City. However, Diggle learns more than he bargained for about their shared time at war. Meanwhile, Oliver has to learn a whole new way of life.

    Director:Charlotte Brändström
    Writers:Emilio Ortega Aldrich, Brian Ford Sullivan

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  23. Arrow Season 4 Episode 14 - Code of Silence
    7.6/10(3552 votes)

    S4:E14

    Oliver and team uncover HIVE's plan to take out Team Arrow once and for all. With HIVE's next attack imminent, Lance wonders if Donna is safer without him in her life. Meanwhile, with the wedding fast approaching, Oliver begins to feel guilty that he hasn't told Felicity about his son.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writers:Wendy Mericle, Oscar Balderrama

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  24. Arrow Season 5 Episode 14 - The Sin-Eater
    7.6/10(2923 votes)

    S5:E14

    China White, Cupid and Liza Warner break out of Iron Heights and head to Star City for revenge. Oliver tries to bring in the newly formed girl gang but the ACU intervenes mid-fight. To his surprise, they are there to arrest the Green Arrow for the murder of Det. Malone. Meanwhile, Lance feels responsible for the prison break after Warner tells him she heard about him working with Damien Darhk.

    Director:Mary Lambert
    Writers:Jenny Lynn, Barbara Bloom

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  25. Arrow Season 5 Episode 20 - Underneath
    7.6/10(3657 votes)

    S5:E20

    Oliver and Felicity get trapped in the bunker together, while Diggle and Lyla deal with marital issues.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writers:Wendy Mericle, Beth Schwartz

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Schism" is the worst rated episode of "Arrow". It scored 5.6/10 based on 6074 votes. Directed by John Behring and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/25/2016. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Broken Hearts".