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The Worst Episodes of The Good Bad Mother

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A tragic accident leaves an ambitious prosecutor with the mind of a child – forcing him and his mother to embark on a journey to heal their relationship.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Good Bad Mother Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(152 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    After a tragedy turns her world upside down, Jin Young-soon raises her son with the aim of steering him away from a life of hardship like hers.

    Director:Sim Na-yeon
    Writer:Bae Se-young

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  2. The Good Bad Mother Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.3/10(125 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Filled with childhood resentment, Choi Kang-ho navigates his career with ruthless ambition — later approaching Young-soon with a cruel motive.

    Director:Sim Na-yeon
    Writer:Bae Se-young

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  3. The Good Bad Mother Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.5/10(127 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    A shocking accident leaves Kang-ho's outlook uncertain. Young-soon takes him home and seizes an opportunity for redemption.

    Director:Sim Na-yeon
    Writer:Bae Se-young

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  4. The Good Bad Mother Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.5/10(134 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    As Kang-ho recovers, he and Young-soon get closer. However, Young-soon later visits Seoul and witnesses unfavorable traces of Kang-ho's life.

    Director:Sim Na-yeon
    Writer:Bae Se-young

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  5. The Good Bad Mother Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.7/10(130 votes)

    #5 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Young-soon pushes Kang-ho to the limits. She later finds a perplexing item from her son's old life. Mi-joo navigates her complex feelings around Kang-ho.

    Director:Sim Na-yeon
    Writer:Bae Se-young

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  6. The Good Bad Mother Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.7/10(99 votes)

    #6 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

    With Mi-joo by his side, Kang-ho finds out the truth after an alarming moment. Bang Sam-sik gets caught up in a dangerous situation.

    Director:Sim Na-yeon
    Writer:Bae Se-young

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  7. The Good Bad Mother Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    8.7/10(121 votes)

    #7 - Episode 14

    S1:E14

    Kang-ho enacts his final plan to take down Oh Tae-soo. Young-soon gives Kang-ho and Mi-joo her blessings.

    Director:Sim Na-yeon
    Writer:Bae Se-young

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  8. The Good Bad Mother Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.8/10(117 votes)

    #8 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    After retuning home, Lee Mi-joo encounters Kang-ho in his new condition. Young-soon faces aggression from an unrelenting neighbor.

    Director:Sim Na-yeon
    Writer:Bae Se-young

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  9. The Good Bad Mother Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.8/10(108 votes)

    #9 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Kang-ho experiences a mysterious attack. Mi-joo finds an fortuitous business opportunity. The town convenes to rally against Young-soon.

    Director:Sim Na-yeon
    Writer:Bae Se-young

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  10. The Good Bad Mother Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.8/10(129 votes)

    #10 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Young-soon panics about the future after she receives scary news. Another sudden blow forces her to make hard decisions about herself and Kang-ho.

    Director:Sim Na-yeon
    Writer:Bae Se-young

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  11. The Good Bad Mother Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    8.8/10(96 votes)

    #11 - Episode 13

    S1:E13

    Mi-joo and Sam-sik risk their safety to track down a key witness. Young-soon finds support from her friends.

    Director:Sim Na-yeon
    Writer:Bae Se-young

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  12. The Good Bad Mother Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.9/10(105 votes)

    #12 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Young-soon prepares Kang-ho for a safer future. After a startling incident, Mi-joo and Kang-ho share a tender moment — further complicating their lives.

    Director:Sim Na-yeon
    Writer:Bae Se-young

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  13. The Good Bad Mother Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.9/10(101 votes)

    #13 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    After a frightening incident at the farm, Young-soon discovers more information. As Kang-ho proceeds with his plan, Mi-joo and Sam-sik follow suit.

    Director:Sim Na-yeon
    Writer:Bae Se-young

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  14. The Good Bad Mother Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    9.0/10(105 votes)

    #14 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    Young-soon and Kang-ho go through recollections of Kang-ho's past — discovering another side to his story.

    Director:Sim Na-yeon
    Writer:Bae Se-young

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "The Good Bad Mother". It scored 7.8/10 based on 152 votes. Directed by Sim Na-yeon and written by Bae Se-young, it aired on 4/26/2023. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".