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The Worst Episodes of Young Justice

Every episode of Young Justice ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Young Justice!

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Young Justice Season 4 Episode 17 - Leviathan Wakes
    4.3/10(1195 votes)

    #1 - Leviathan Wakes

    S4:E17

    Kaldur’ahm searches… Atlantis finds.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Khary Payton

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  2. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 11 - Teg Ydaer!
    4.9/10(1955 votes)

    #2 - Teg Ydaer!

    S4:E11

    Thirteen and her friends face their greatest challenge yet.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Nida Chowdhry

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  3. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 12 - Og Htrof Dna Reuqnoc!
    4.9/10(1841 votes)

    #3 - Og Htrof Dna Reuqnoc!

    S4:E12

    Zatanna must rally the Sentinels of Magic before Chaos consumes the Earth.

    Director:Christina Sotta
    Writer:Brandon Vietti

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  4. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 9 - Odnu!
    5.0/10(2040 votes)

    #4 - Odnu!

    S4:E9

    Zatanna and her protégés find themselves on the brink of war.

    Director:Christina Sotta
    Writer:Jake Baumgart

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  5. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 10 - Nomed Esir!
    5.0/10(1982 votes)

    #5 - Nomed Esir!

    S4:E10

    Zatanna and her protégés encounter new allies…and an ancient foe.

    Director:Christopher Berkeley
    Writer:Kevin Grevioux

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  6. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 14 - Nautical Twilight
    5.0/10(1502 votes)

    #6 - Nautical Twilight

    S4:E14

    Kaldur’ahm chews algae, while Violet Harper cuts vegetables.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Mae Catt

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  7. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 15 - Ebb Tide
    5.0/10(1249 votes)

    #7 - Ebb Tide

    S4:E15

    While Clark Kent gets all the news that’s fit to print, Kaldur’ahm hears old family stories from his parents.

    Director:Christina Sotta
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  8. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 16 - Emergency Dive
    5.0/10(1258 votes)

    #8 - Emergency Dive

    S4:E16

    Kaldur’ahm, Wyynde, and La’gann go for a swim. King Orin goes fishing.

    Director:Christopher Berkeley
    Writer:Brandon Vietti

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  9. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 18 - Beyond the Grip of the Gods!
    5.0/10(1093 votes)

    #9 - Beyond the Grip of the Gods!

    S4:E18

    Rocket gets a reality check… and reality’s ready to collect.

    Director:Christina Sotta
    Writer:Taneka Stotts

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  10. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 19 - Encounter Upon the Razor's Edge!
    5.0/10(1068 votes)

    #10 - Encounter Upon the Razor's Edge!

    S4:E19

    Rocket misses one conference… while another goes poorly.

    Director:Christopher Berkeley
    Writers:Jim Krieg, Giancarlo Volpe

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  11. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 20 - Forbidden Secrets of Civilizations Past!
    5.0/10(1013 votes)

    #11 - Forbidden Secrets of Civilizations Past!

    S4:E20

    Rocket learns the hard way that nothing stays buried forever.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  12. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 21 - Odyssey of Death!
    5.7/10(1025 votes)

    #12 - Odyssey of Death!

    S4:E21

    When one portal opens for Rocket, another closes… forever.

    Director:Christina Sotta
    Writer:Aaron Sparrow

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  13. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 22 - Rescue and Search
    5.7/10(974 votes)

    #13 - Rescue and Search

    S4:E22

    Bart Allen goes shopping. Zatanna Zatara talks baseball. Plus, the return of Daring Dan Danger!

    Director:Christopher Berkeley
    Writer:Charlotte Fullerton

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  14. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 23 - Ego and Superego
    5.7/10(935 votes)

    #14 - Ego and Superego

    S4:E23

    After refurbishing an old bus, Nightwing and the gang hit the road.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Michael Vogel

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  15. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 24 - Zenith and Abyss
    5.7/10(904 votes)

    #15 - Zenith and Abyss

    S4:E24

    Team Trauma on Trombus!

    Director:Christina Sotta
    Writer:Akira 'Mark' Fujita

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  16. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 25 - Over and Out
    5.7/10(877 votes)

    #16 - Over and Out

    S4:E25

    You can go home again… but beware of hitchhikers.

    Director:Christopher Berkeley
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  17. Young Justice Season 3 Episode 20 - Quiet Conversations
    5.8/10(2983 votes)

    #17 - Quiet Conversations

    S3:E20

    Victor Stone reaches a crisis point -- but he's not the only one.

    Director:Melchior Zwyer
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  18. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 6 - Artemis Through the Looking-Glass
    5.9/10(2148 votes)

    #18 - Artemis Through the Looking-Glass

    S4:E6

    Tigress catches up with her sister, Cheshire, as a Shadowed history catches up with them both.

    Director:Christina Sotta
    Writer:Brandon Vietti

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  19. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 5 - Tale of Two Sisters
    6.1/10(2222 votes)

    #19 - Tale of Two Sisters

    S4:E5

    Just as multiple Shadows fall across her path, Artemis Crock’s life is interrupted by devastating news.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Brian Hohlfeld

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  20. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 7 - The Lady, or the Tigress?
    6.2/10(2105 votes)

    #20 - The Lady, or the Tigress?

    S4:E7

    Oracle’s memories challenge Tigress’ decision to trust her new allies.

    Director:Christopher Berkeley
    Writer:Nicole Dubuc

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  21. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 13 - Kaerb Ym Traeh!
    6.2/10(1794 votes)

    #21 - Kaerb Ym Traeh!

    S4:E13

    Zatanna and the Sentinels of Magic gain unlikely allies – but will it be enough?

    Director:Christopher Berkeley
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  22. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 26 - Death and Rebirth
    6.3/10(935 votes)

    #22 - Death and Rebirth

    S4:E26

    The very next final battle for the planet Earth...

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  23. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 8 - I Know Why the Caged Cat Sings
    6.8/10(2132 votes)

    #23 - I Know Why the Caged Cat Sings

    S4:E8

    For Tigress, saving everyone may not be an option - unless help is offered from an unexpected source.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  24. Young Justice Season 2 Episode 7 - Depths
    6.9/10(3422 votes)

    #24 - Depths

    S2:E7

    Artemis rejoins the team to defend a critical satellite launch. But will her first mission back also be her last?!

    Director:Tim Divar
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 2 - Needful
    7.0/10(2366 votes)

    #25 - Needful

    S4:E2

    While attempting to solve a growing list of mysteries, Miss Martian, Superboy, and Beast Boy consult with royalty.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Andrew Blanchette

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Leviathan Wakes" is the worst rated episode of "Young Justice". It scored 4.3/10 based on 1195 votes. Directed by Vinton Heuck and written by Khary Payton, it aired on 4/7/2022. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Teg Ydaer!".