The WORST episodes of The Movies That Made Us
Every episode of The Movies That Made Us ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Movies That Made Us!
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#9 - Dirty Dancing
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/29/2019
Stepping on toes and tangling with rejection, the women behind this "girl's movie" touched millions despite co-star tension and a meager budget.
#11 - Die Hard
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/29/2019
This box office titan took action movies to the next level, decked out with a relatable hero, a humorous rewrite and a well-played “yippee-ki-yay.”
#12 - Ghostbusters
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2019
A rickety script, tight timeline and effects issues almost busted this comedy. But thanks to Dan Aykroyd and company, the slimy shenanigans took off.
#14 - Home Alone
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/29/2019
Mix a "comedy machine" with a novice director. Add a shutdown threat, rotating robbers and terrifying stunts to home in on a ho-ho-ho holiday megahit.
#15 - Forrest Gump
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/23/2021
Life is like a box of chocolates — or a charming script unearthed by chance. Despite casting and budget woes, this humble tale became a '90s classic.