The 8 Best And 8 Worst Episodes Across Marvel’s Disney+ Shows
Marvel’s Disney+ shows have given us some seriously unforgettable TV moments, from mind-bending twists to emotional gut-punches that hit harder than Thor’s hammer.
But not every episode lands like a superhero saving the day.
Some episodes soar to legendary status, earning near-perfect ratings from fans worldwide, while others crash harder than a Quinjet with no fuel.
Get ready, because we’re ranking the absolute best and worst episodes across Marvel’s Disney+ universe, based on real IMDb ratings from real fans just like you.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general informational and entertainment purposes only. IMDb ratings can change over time, and rankings of Marvel’s Disney+ episodes reflect a mix of audience scores and editorial framing.
1. BEST: Loki S2E6 “Glorious Purpose” (IMDb: 9.5)
No Marvel episode has ever hit harder than this one.
With a jaw-dropping IMDb score of 9.5, the Season 2 finale of Loki is the highest-rated episode across all Marvel Disney+ shows, and honestly, it earned every single point.
Tom Hiddleston’s performance is so powerful here that fans reported genuinely tearing up. Loki makes a sacrifice so enormous it reshapes the entire multiverse.
How often does a villain-turned-hero get such a perfect send-off?
If you only ever watch one Marvel Disney+ episode, make it this one. It’s pure storytelling gold from start to finish.
2. BEST: Loki S1E4 “The Nexus Event” (IMDb: 9.0)
Plot twists? Loki Season 1 Episode 4 practically invented them for the Disney+ era.
Scoring a 9.0 on IMDb, “The Nexus Event” flipped everything fans thought they knew about the Time Variance Authority completely upside down.
Watching Loki and Sylvie get pruned, then seeing the TVA’s true nature revealed, felt like the floor dropping out from under you in the best possible way.
The pacing is relentless, and every scene adds something meaningful.
Fun fact: this episode sparked more fan theories overnight than almost any other MCU release that year. Yeah, it’s that kind of episode.
3. BEST: Moon Knight S1E5 “Asylum” (IMDb: 9.0)
Forget action sequences for a moment. “Asylum” proves that the most powerful superhero stories are often the quietest ones.
Tied at 9.0 on IMDb, Moon Knight Episode 5 takes viewers deep inside Marc Spector’s fractured mind.
Oscar Isaac absolutely stuns here, playing two personalities with such emotional precision that it feels less like acting and more like watching someone genuinely heal.
The Egyptian mythology woven throughout adds layers most comic book shows never attempt.
Viewers who had never read a Moon Knight comic suddenly cared deeply about this broken, complicated man.
4. BEST: Agatha All Along S1E7 “Death’s Hand in Mine” (IMDb: 9.0)
Who expected Agatha All Along to deliver one of Marvel’s best-ever episodes? Apparently, the writers knew exactly what they were doing.
Episode 7, “Death’s Hand in Mine,” scored a stunning 9.0 on IMDb and left fans absolutely speechless.
Kathryn Hahn is magnetic throughout, but this episode gives her dramatic material that matches her incredible comedic talents.
The emotional stakes feel real and the story payoff genuinely earns its emotional weight. If Agatha was sleeping on your watchlist, this episode is the alarm clock you desperately needed.
5. BEST: WandaVision S1E8 “Previously On” (IMDb: 8.9)
“Previously On” is the episode where WandaVision stopped being quirky and started being devastating.
Earning an 8.9 on IMDb, Episode 8 recontextualizes everything by showing Wanda’s heartbreaking history through Agatha’s magical memory tour.
Elizabeth Olsen delivers career-best work here, particularly in the scene where young Wanda watches sitcoms with her family in Sokovia. Suddenly, the whole show’s premise makes complete emotional sense.
The reveal of the Scarlet Witch’s true power at the end sent shockwaves through the MCU fandom. Honestly, no origin story in Phase 4 hits quite like this one does.
6. BEST: WandaVision S1E5 “On a Very Special Episode…” (IMDb: 8.9)
Remember the moment Pietro Maximoff walked through that door and the whole internet collectively lost its mind? That happened right here.
WandaVision Episode 5 scored an 8.9 on IMDb, and the finale-level shock of that cameo is a huge reason why. However, the episode works on every level even beyond that moment.
Wanda’s confrontation with S.W.O.R.D. outside the Hex is genuinely tense, and Vision’s growing suspicion creates real dramatic friction inside the sitcom bubble.
Blending ’80s family sitcom aesthetics with genuine MCU stakes was a bold creative swing.
7. BEST: Loki S1E5 “Journey Into Mystery” (IMDb: 8.9)
Loki variants! A terrifying cloud creature called Alioth! Classic comics Easter eggs everywhere!
“Journey Into Mystery” is basically a love letter to decades of Marvel Comics history wrapped in one spectacular episode, earning a well-deserved 8.9 on IMDb.
Where else can you see Classic Loki, Alligator Loki, and Kid Loki sharing screen time while referencing Thanos and the Baxter Building in the same breath?
The Void is one of the most creative settings Marvel has ever put on screen.
Richard E. Grant made millions of fans cry with about three minutes of screen time.
Respect.
8. BEST: Loki S2E5 “Science/Fiction” (IMDb: 8.7)
Right before the legendary finale, Loki Season 2 Episode 5 set the emotional table perfectly.
Scoring 8.7 on IMDb, “Science/Fiction” follows Loki slipping uncontrollably through branched timelines, searching desperately for his friends after the TVA’s collapse.
Seeing each character living alternate lives they never knew they had is surprisingly touching. Mobius selling jet skis in Ohio is somehow both hilarious and heartbreaking at the same time.
The episode builds genuine dread and emotional urgency heading into the finale. Without this penultimate chapter, “Glorious Purpose” wouldn’t hit nearly as hard.
1. WORST: Secret Invasion S1E6 “Home” (IMDb: 5.4)
With a crushing IMDb score of just 5.4, the Secret Invasion finale holds the unfortunate title of lowest-rated episode across all Marvel Disney+ shows. For a series with this much potential, that stings pretty badly.
“Home” rushes through its resolution in ways that feel deeply unsatisfying. The Gravik situation wraps up so quickly that viewers barely have time to process what they just watched.
Secret Invasion had a genuinely compelling premise built on paranoia and trust. Somehow, the finale managed to squander most of that goodwill in under an hour.
Tough watch, honestly.
10. WORST: She-Hulk S1E7 “The Retreat” (IMDb: 5.6)
Even the most enthusiastic She-Hulk fans tend to wince a little at Episode 7. Scoring 5.6 on IMDb,
“The Retreat” sends Jen to a superhero wellness retreat that sidelines the legal comedy the show does best in favor of a storyline that feels disconnected from everything else.
The episode isn’t unwatchable, but it clearly frustrated viewers who wanted more courtroom drama and less filler content. Pacing issues make it feel longer than it actually is, which is never a good sign.
She-Hulk had real charm when it leaned into its unique premise. Episodes like this one reminded fans how easily that charm could disappear.
11. WORST: Echo S1E5 “Maya” (IMDb: 6.0)
Echo’s five-episode run was already a short ride, so landing the finale at a 6.0 on IMDb felt like a real missed opportunity.
“Maya” concludes the series in a way many fans described as abrupt, low-stakes, and emotionally underdeveloped. Maya Lopez deserved a stronger sendoff.
Her connection to her Choctaw heritage was genuinely one of the most refreshing things Marvel had attempted, but the finale leaned more on Marvel setup obligations than on Maya’s personal story.
If you loved the quieter, grounded moments from earlier episodes, the finale’s lack of payoff probably left you staring at the credits feeling a little shortchanged.
12. WORST: She-Hulk S1E2 “Superhuman Law” (IMDb: 6.2)
Second episodes carry enormous pressure. After a solid debut, She-Hulk Episode 2 needed to build momentum fast.
Instead, “Superhuman Law” scored a 6.2 on IMDb, suggesting audiences felt the show was still finding its footing.
The episode introduces Jen’s new law career representing superhumans, which sounds exciting on paper.
However, the execution felt uneven, with jokes that didn’t quite land and a storyline that moved too cautiously for a show built on bold comedy energy.
She-Hulk eventually found its groove, but this early stumble was noticeable enough that IMDb ratings reflected the audience’s uncertainty loud and clear.
13. WORST: Echo S1E2 “Lowak” (IMDb: 6.5)
Echo’s second episode, “Lowak,” sits at 6.5 on IMDb, making it the second-lowest rated installment in the series.
For a show that opened with real promise, the dip in quality here was noticeable to fans paying close attention.
Where the premiere felt raw and grounded, “Lowak” struggles with pacing and narrative clarity.
The flashback structure that defines much of Echo’s storytelling starts to feel repetitive here rather than revelatory, losing some of the emotional punch from Episode 1.
14. WORST: Ms. Marvel S1E4 “Seeing Red” (IMDb: 6.6)
Ms. Marvel’s fourth episode, “Seeing Red,” dropped to a 6.6 on IMDb, making it the weakest-rated among the show’s first four episodes.
Kamala’s journey to Pakistan should have been a highlight, but audience reactions were mixed at best.
The Red Daggers subplot introduced here felt rushed, and the Clandestines conflict escalated faster than viewers could emotionally invest in the stakes.
If you stuck with Ms. Marvel past Episode 4, good call. The show’s heart was always there, even when individual episodes lost the thread a little.
15. WORST: Echo S1E4 “Taloa” (IMDb: 6.7)
Echo Episode 4, “Taloa,” scores 6.7 on IMDb, landing in the middle of the series’ overall range but still among the weaker entries in the Marvel Disney+ catalog.
The episode leans heavily into Choctaw cultural traditions, which is genuinely admirable storytelling territory.
However, the narrative momentum slows considerably here, with some viewers feeling the episode functioned more as atmosphere than actual plot progression.
When a show only has five episodes total, spending one on slower reflection is a risky creative choice.
16. WORST: Secret Invasion S1E3 “Betrayed” (IMDb: 6.8)
Secret Invasion’s third episode, “Betrayed,” clocks in at 6.8 on IMDb, reflecting growing audience frustration with a show that promised thrilling paranoia but kept delivering confusion instead.
The title is perfectly ironic given how many fans felt betrayed by the series overall.
“Betrayed” has some genuinely tense moments, and Samuel L. Jackson remains compelling to watch no matter the material.
Still, the episode’s plot logic strained credibility enough that viewers started checking out emotionally around this point.
Secret Invasion had the bones of a classic spy thriller, however somewhere between concept and execution, those bones got scattered.
