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The Worst Episodes of GLOW

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Worst episode
S3E8 Keep Ridin'
7.3870 votes
Best episode
S2E10 Every Potato Has a Receipt
9.01,364 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.2avg
Binge time
17h 7m
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    GLOW Season 3 Episode 8 - Keep Ridin'
    7.3/10(870 votes)

    S3:E8

    As Ruth grapples with major doubts about her path in life, Bash and Rhonda go on a spending spree, and Cherry and Carmen pick up a new side gig.

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writers:Sascha Rothchild, Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

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  2. GLOW Season 1 Episode 2 - Slouch. Submit.
    7.4/10(1613 votes)

    S1:E2

    Cherry tries to whip the final group into shape, while Sam sets out in pursuit of a star for his show. Ruth acts out an uncomfortable scene.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writers:Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

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  3. GLOW Season 1 Episode 4 - The Dusty Spur
    7.5/10(1430 votes)

    S1:E4

    With just five weeks left to crank out a show, Sam and Bash move all the ladies into a motel. Ruth struggles to nail down a memorable character.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writer:Sascha Rothchild

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  4. GLOW Season 3 Episode 1 - Up, Up, Up
    7.5/10(1035 votes)

    S3:E1

    Hours before GLOW's opening show at the Fan-Tan casino in Las Vegas, a national tragedy unfolds on live TV, leaving everyone spooked.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writers:Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

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  5. GLOW Season 3 Episode 4 - Say Yes
    7.5/10(996 votes)

    S3:E4

    A visit from Russell puts Ruth on edge. Bash hires a magician to spice up the show. Sheila forges ahead with her acting and finds a new idol.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Isaac Oliver

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  6. GLOW Season 3 Episode 2 - Hot Tub Club
    7.5/10(979 votes)

    S3:E2

    On a day off, Sam teaches Ruth how to gamble, Bash struggles to take care of an ailing Rhonda, and Arthie and Yolanda face an intimate dilemma.

    Director:Mark A. Burley
    Writer:Sascha Rothchild

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  7. GLOW Season 1 Episode 3 - The Wrath of Kuntar
    7.6/10(1488 votes)

    S1:E3

    Sam's flashy young producer drops in and whisks the girls off to Malibu to party. But artistic differences soon threaten to spoil the fun.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Nick Jones

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  8. GLOW Season 1 Episode 6 - This Is One of Those Moments
    7.6/10(1331 votes)

    S1:E6

    Sam searches for the perfect "heel" to fight Debbie, but she's tough to please. To hone her act, Ruth tags along with Gregory to a family function.

    Director:Kate Dennis
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  9. GLOW Season 2 Episode 2 - Candy of the Year
    7.6/10(1110 votes)

    S2:E2

    The ladies get creative when Sam forces them to compete for airtime. Debbie discovers the producer life isn't quite what she'd hoped.

    Director:Mark A. Burley
    Writer:Nick Jones

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  10. GLOW Season 2 Episode 3 - Concerned Women of America
    7.6/10(1089 votes)

    S2:E3

    Ruth connects with a fellow film lover and helps Debbie cook up a PSA to appease an angry women's group. Cherry struggles on the set of her new show.

    Director:Kate Dennis
    Writer:Sascha Rothchild

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  11. GLOW Season 3 Episode 3 - Desert Pollen
    7.6/10(968 votes)

    S3:E3

    Fed up with the ladies' sloppy performances and lack of training, Cherry takes them to a showgirl dance class, which stokes Debbie's insecurities.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writer:Rachel Shukert

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  12. GLOW Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.7/10(1903 votes)

    S1:E1

    Desperate to jump-start her career, struggling actress Ruth heads to a casting call at an LA gym -- and quickly realizes it's not a typical audition.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writers:Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

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  13. GLOW Season 1 Episode 8 - Maybe It's All the Disco
    7.8/10(1345 votes)

    S1:E8

    Jenny whips up a party for Sheila's birthday while Sam helps Ruth deal with a new complication in her personal life. Mark changes his tune with Debbie.

    Director:Sian Heder
    Writer:Nick Jones

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  14. GLOW Season 2 Episode 1 - Viking Funeral
    7.8/10(1213 votes)

    S2:E1

    Nerves run high as the ladies return to work and meet a new cast member. To boost morale, Ruth takes the gang on a raucous outing to the mall.

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writers:Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

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  15. GLOW Season 3 Episode 6 - Outward Bound
    7.8/10(1058 votes)

    S3:E6

    A camping trip in the desert canyons outside Vegas spirals into a night of soul-searching, bitter showdowns and bombshell revelations.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writers:Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

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  16. GLOW Season 3 Episode 9 - The Libertines
    7.8/10(993 votes)

    S3:E9

    Ruth heads to LA for her big audition, Debbie helps Bobby take the Libertine Ball to the next level, and Rhonda plots to rekindle Bash's interest.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Rachel Shukert

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  17. GLOW Season 3 Episode 7 - Hollywood Homecoming
    7.8/10(919 votes)

    S3:E7

    Sam takes Justine to meet with studio execs, Birdie arrives in Las Vegas to spend time with her daughter-in-law, and Debbie makes a new friend.

    Director:Alison Brie
    Writer:Victor Quinaz

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  18. GLOW Season 2 Episode 5 - Perverts Are People, Too
    8.0/10(1104 votes)

    S2:E5

    A request from the network puts the producers on edge, the wrestlers capitalize on their growing fan base, and Ruth receives a surprising invitation.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Rachel Shukert

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  19. GLOW Season 1 Episode 5 - Debbie Does Something
    8.0/10(1393 votes)

    S1:E5

    Debbie attends her first wrestling match and has a major epiphany. Meanwhile, Ruth finally finds the inspiration for her alter ego.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Rachel Shukert

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  20. GLOW Season 3 Episode 10 - A Very GLOW Christmas
    8.1/10(957 votes)

    S3:E10

    With morale running low, Carmen convinces the team to perform "A Christmas Carol" in the ring. Debbie and Bash strike up an unlikely new partnership.

    Directors:Lynn Shelton, Jesse Peretz
    Writers:Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

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  21. GLOW Season 1 Episode 9 - The Liberal Chokehold
    8.1/10(1327 votes)

    S1:E9

    With the show's future in jeopardy, Bash and the ladies search for creative ways to drum up cash. A pair of revelations leaves Sam reeling.

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writers:Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

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  22. GLOW Season 2 Episode 9 - Rosalie
    8.3/10(1088 votes)

    S2:E9

    As the ladies begin to plan for life after the show, Justine's mom shows up on Sam's doorstep, and Bash and Debbie scheme to woo buyers at a TV expo.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writers:Kim Rosenstock, Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

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  23. GLOW Season 1 Episode 7 - Live Studio Audience
    8.3/10(1408 votes)

    S1:E7

    As the women prepare for their first live match, Debbie and Ruth seek outside help with their moves, and Rhonda gives Sam a good-luck gift.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writer:Rachel Shukert

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  24. GLOW Season 2 Episode 8 - The Good Twin
    8.4/10(1632 votes)

    S2:E8

    It's the moment you've been waiting for: A straight-to-the-airwaves episode of "GLOW," complete with dream sequences, music videos and epic wrestling.

    Director:Meera Menon
    Writers:Rachel Shukert, Nick Jones

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  25. GLOW Season 3 Episode 5 - Freaky Tuesday
    8.5/10(1075 votes)

    S3:E5

    Tammé's back problems lead to a major shake-up in the ring. An offer to extend the show divides the producers. Justine asks Sam to read her screenplay.

    Director:Mark A. Burley
    Writer:Marquita Robinson

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Keep Ridin'" is the worst rated episode of GLOW. It scored 7.3/10 from 870 votes. Directed by Lynn Shelton and written by Sascha Rothchild, Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch, it aired on August 9, 2019. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Slouch. Submit.".

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