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The Worst Episodes of Once Upon a Small Town

Every episode of Once Upon a Small Town ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Once Upon a Small Town!

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Against his wishes a veterinarian from the big city relocates to the countryside, where he meets a policewoman, a town insider with a friendly secret.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Once Upon a Small Town Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(43 votes)

    #1 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    The townsfolk meet Ji-yul with much enthusiasm and interest, including An Ja-yeong — who seems to be present wherever he goes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Once Upon a Small Town Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    #2 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    After a frustrating incident at the police station, Ji-yul coldly distances himself from Ja-yeong — a choice he will soon regret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Once Upon a Small Town Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    #3 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    After getting a chance to hang out and unwind on a spontaneous work trip, Ji-yul and Ja-yeong come home to find unexpected visitors from Seoul.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Once Upon a Small Town Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Ji-yul warms up to Ja-yeong and helps her care for a rescue dog. Meanwhile, the growing closeness between the two makes Lee Sang-hyeon uneasy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Once Upon a Small Town Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    #5 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Ji-yul finds that he's running out of time as he grows more certain of his feelings for Ja-yeoung. Sang-hyeon gets his long-awaited response.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Once Upon a Small Town Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(60 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Han Ji-yul’s stay in Huidong starts off on the wrong foot when he gets mistaken for a thief while trying to enter his grandfather’s home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Once Upon a Small Town Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    #7 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Sang-hyeon clears the air with Ja-yeong after the awkward encounter the night before. He then warns Ji-yul to back off.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Once Upon a Small Town Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    #8 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

    Ji-yul gives Ja-yeong a tour of his clinic in Seoul as they continue to sneak around town on secret dates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Once Upon a Small Town Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    #9 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Ji-yul tiptoes around Ja-yeong, not knowing how to break the ice after the shocking revelation. Meanwhile, a heartbroken boy comes to him for advice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Once Upon a Small Town Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    #10 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    When work delays the much-anticipated night out with Ji-yul, Ja-yeong plucks up the courage to make a special announcement to the entire neighborhood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Once Upon a Small Town Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.0/10(42 votes)

    #11 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    Ja-yeong drifts further away from Ji-yul after her new housemate asks for her help to win back an ex-boyfriend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Once Upon a Small Town Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.6/10(46 votes)

    #12 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Ja-yeong attends a town meeting and gets caught in the cross hairs of an ongoing feud. Ji-yul looks for a solution to an old man’s heartbreaking request.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 2" is the worst rated episode of "Once Upon a Small Town". It scored 7.6/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/6/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 3".