The worst episodes of Doom Patrol
Ranked by viewer rating, lows first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.
- 01
Before the Doom Patrol can answer a call to save the world from The Candlemaker in the season finale, they must first battle long-forgotten imaginary friends.
- 02
The newly “undead” members of the Doom Patrol are inspired to work on themselves. Later, the team is rocked by the arrival of a mysterious woman on a time machine – and a former foe.
- 03
While the fog obscures more than just the air, Vic, Cliff, Jane, and Larry must relive their most shameful moments until a breakthrough occurs, and Rita begins to better understand Madame Rouge.
- 04
Larry and Jane seek new purpose in Keeg and Kay’s absence. Vic attempts to reconnect with his old crew. A mysterious invitation to a retrospective comes at the perfect time for a newly ousted Rita.
- 05
With Madame Rouge vying for her old spot in the Brotherhood of Evil, the Doom Patrol brace themselves for their impending visit.
- 06
Plunged back in time, Rita attempts to navigate the Bureau of Normalcy with help from an oddly familiar group. Meanwhile, Jane gives Kay her first taste of freedom, while Larry finds closure with his son.
- 07
Vic consults an old friend for help with a major life change, Cliff takes his online habits too far, and Jane battles the “others” for Kay. Sensing imminent danger, Madame Rouge attempts to rally the highly distracted group.
- 08
Madame Rouge enlists the Doom Patrol’s help after learning about her unsettling past. While the rest of the team works to infiltrate the target, Rita stays behind and finds a surprising connection with their mysterious friend.
- 09
When Rita awakens unexpectedly aged, a mishandled spell teenage-ifies the Doom Patrol just as Willoughby asks for their help stopping the rise of Immortus and the end of the world as they know it.
- 10
When the safety of Danny and everyone housed within is compromised, Dorothy is forced to step up with some unexpected help.
- 11
Vic and Rita face a dangerous man called The Beard Hunter, who’s been activated by the Bureau of Normalcy to find Niles Caulder.
- 12
With the end of existence imminent, a determined Doom Patrol seek to get their longevities back and save the universe.
- 13
After realizing they're trapped in a continuous loop of music-filled Immortimas Days, the Doom Patrol confront the people they've become, while reckoning with who they once were.
- 14
As they struggle to function as a cohesive group, the Doom Patrol are confronted by a horrifying realization in the future.
- 15
When the Dannyzens throw a massive party at Doom Manor to resuscitate Danny the Brick, Dorothy longs to join the festivities and experience life as a grown-up. As the party rages on, Rita asks Flex Mentallo to help unleash her full potential -- which has some dangerously racy consequences.
- 16
The reluctant heroes of the Doom Patrol – Robotman, Negative Man, Elasti-Woman and Crazy Jane face the threat of Mr. Nobody, who’s after The Chief.
- 17
A desperate Doom Patrol strategize ways to wipe out the zombie butts… and reverse their grim future.
- 18
Thrown into a time stream, the Doom Patrol have just one hour to find their longevities, rescue Rita, and save the world.
- 19
After believing she's uncovered the source of Immortus' power, Rouge tries to convince the Doom Patrol to help excise it.
- 20
A sentient, gender-queer, teleporting street named Danny who’s being hunted by the secret Bureau of Normalcy needs help from Niles – but gets Vic and Larry instead.
- 21
Cliff, Jane, and Rita pursue a time-altering doctor in their reluctant quest to help Niles and Dorothy. Meanwhile, Vic meets a military vet who challenges his beliefs.
- 22
Niles, Rita, and Larry end up in the interdimensional clutches of Red Jack, an infamous villain who feeds on pain, while Cliff visits his daughter with Jane.
- 23
The Doom Patrol (along with Niles & his daughter) are still mini-sized after their last adventure. Ultimately, Niles will have to sacrifice something precious to save the team.
- 24
A relaxing vacation to escape the Doom Patrol’s recent loss proves anything but – especially when an unexpected evil lurks nearby.
- 25
As the Brotherhood of Evil closes in, the Doom Patrol try to set aside past issues in hopes of becoming a true superhero team – or risk being taken out for good.
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