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The Worst Episodes of Born to Bowl

Every episode of Born to Bowl ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Born to Bowl!

Worst episode
S1E1 Making the Cut
7.765 votes
Best episode
S1E5 Is This the End?
8.241 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.9avg
Binge time
2h 20m
5 episodes

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Born to Bowl Season 1 Episode 1 - Making the Cut
    7.7/10(65 votes)
    S1:E1

    At the U.S. Open, the first major tournament of the year in Indianapolis, Kyle Troup, AKA "The Pro with the 'Fro,'" sets out to repeat as bowling's "Green Jacket" winner.

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  2. Born to Bowl Season 1 Episode 2 - Hot Headed
    7.8/10(53 votes)
    S1:E2

    Injuries and tempers flare as Anthony "Simo" Simonsen and Australia's Jason "Belmo" Belmonte vie for a spot in the U.S. Open finals.

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  3. Born to Bowl Season 1 Episode 4 - The Real Kingpin
    8.0/10(44 votes)
    S1:E4

    Two hundred athletes from 18 different countries descend upon Reno, Nevada, to compete in the month-long World Series of Bowling.

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  4. Born to Bowl Season 1 Episode 3 - Who Do You Think You Are?
    8.0/10(45 votes)
    S1:E3

    At the Pete Weber Classic in Springfield, Missouri, named after one of the sports greats, bowler extraordinaire EJ Tackett must fend off Belmo and Simo to reclaim the top prize.

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  5. Born to Bowl Season 1 Episode 5 - Is This the End?
    8.2/10(41 votes)
    S1:E5

    As the top bowlers arrive at The Tournament of Champions in Akron, Ohio, the future of the PBA Tour hangs in the balance.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Making the Cut" is the worst rated episode of Born to Bowl. It scored 7.7/10 from 65 votes. Directed by Brian Lazarte, James Lee Hernandez and written by Unknown, it aired on March 16, 2026. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hot Headed".

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