The WORST episodes of The Bold Type
Every episode of The Bold Type ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Bold Type!
A glimpse into the outrageous lives and loves of those responsible for a global women's magazine.
#1 - Not Far from the Tree
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/16/2020
Sutton visits her hometown, but falls into a familiar pattern while there. Jane finds a big story, but it could have serious ramifications for Jacqueline. Kat is reluctant to share her new romance with Jane and Sutton.
#2 - The Truth Will Set You Free
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/2/2020
Jane isn't comfortable in her post-surgery body, but a visit from her dad may change her outlook. Sutton and Richard make plans for the future. Kat tries to move forward at work with a podcast, but her first episode comes with a price.
#3 - Stardust
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/12/2020
Jane is overjoyed when her brother Evan comes to town, and she introduces him to Ryan. Adena turns to Kat for help in dealing with RJ, which causes more trouble between Kat and the board. Richard returns from San Francisco, allowing him and Sutton to dive into wedding plans.
#4 - Betsy
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/17/2018
It's Jane's first day back at Scarlet and when she learns what Sutton is hiding in their apartment, the girls realize they have polar opposite views on the subject. Meanwhile, Adena shocks Kat with her latest suggestion.
#5 - The Space Between
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2020
Kat and Adena need to work together on a Scarlet project, which becomes tense when Adena learns about Kat’s recent romantic relationships. Sutton earns her first solo styling gig, hoping it leads to being a fashion influencer. Jane makes a decision about her health concerning her BRCA-1 status.
#6 - Tearing Down the Donut Wall
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/20/2020
Jane's story on millennial weddings comes to a halt when she uncovers a secret about Jacqueline; Sutton helps Carly take on her school uniform policy without running it by Oliver; Kat finds uncomplicated dating more complicated than she thought.
#7 - Snow Day
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/18/2020
A blizzard halts NYC and Kat is trapped at her new job with her nemesis. Sutton struggles to balance her career and relationship. Jane tries to emulate Jacqueline's leadership with her new staff. Oliver comes face to face with his ex.
#8 - Rolling into the Future
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/9/2021
Jane faces unexpected performance reviews that shake her confidence in The Failing Feminist. Sutton’s attempts to move on from her divorce are thwarted by others’ opinions, and Kat reunites with Adena, who has a secret.
#9 - Love
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/9/2020
In five short love stories, Kat, Jane, Sutton, Jacqueline, and Alex confront challenges in their various relationships, bringing newfound understanding of their partners or creating irreparable rifts between them.
#10 - Marathon
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/6/2020
Kat goes out of her way to help a transgender runner get into the New York City Marathon, while Jane and Ryan try a different kind of marathon to rebuild their relationship; Jacqueline's new situation at work leads to tension with her husband.
#11 - Babes in Toyland
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/13/2020
Jane volunteers to write a story about a sex club; Kat's latest crusade to save a female-oriented sex toy company could lead her to begin dating again; Sutton has doubts about how to kick off her plan to get promoted.
#12 - Three Girls In A Tub
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/15/2017
Richard is determined to get to know Sutton’s friends outside of the office and invites the girls to dinner, but things don’t quite go as planned. Sutton attempts to network with a new social circle by attending a high tea. While on a date with someone else, Jane comes to a realization about Pinstripe; and Jacqueline is forced to intervene when Kat’s new staffer keeps damaging Scarlet’s social media presence.
#13 - Rose Colored Glasses
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/12/2018
Kat is forced to confront how her avoidance of labels has affected her life; Sutton's assistants think she was asked to organize a photo shoot for reasons other than her talent; Jane tries to defend herself after the fallout from her Incite article.
#14 - #scarlet
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/30/2020
Kat is faced with a past regret when she crosses paths with a closeted singer who had asked for help in coming out. Jane has her first mammogram and spirals into anxiety waiting for the results – and how Ryan fits into it. Sutton and Richard’s long-distance relationship hits a snag. And the trio discovers a secret about one of their coworkers.
#15 - The End of the Beginning
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/22/2017
As rumors of layoffs at Scarlet sweep through the office leaving everyone unsettled, Jane learns of a potential opportunity at a rival publication. Sutton is given a big opportunity when a coworker buckles under pressure. Kat is tasked with organizing a “Readers Night” for Scarlet, but is distracted by thoughts of Adena – leading to a big decision. And Jane talks Sutton and Kat into joining her on a dating app.
#16 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/20/2017
Newly promoted writer Jane is unsettled when Jacqueline assigns her a big story -- writing about why her ex broke up with her. Kat chases a story about outspoken photographer Adena, but is confused by her strong connection to the woman. Meanwhile, Sutton tries not to feel left behind by her best friends as she still toils in the assistant ranks. But she shocks them when they uncover a major secret Sutton has been keeping -- her scandalous affair with lusted-after Scarlet magazine lawyer Richard.
#17 - 5, 6, 7, 8
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/19/2020
Jane decides to throw Sutton an epic bachelorette party, but the bride can’t quite bring herself to enjoy the festivities. Kat learns surprising info about RJ, which leads her to question the company’s morals. Jane gets career news while facing some devastating personal issues.
#18 - Legends of the Fall Issue
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/23/2020
Scarlet reels over their new dynamic, forcing everyone to adjust. Jane tries to cope with the changes to Jacqueline’s role at the magazine, and joins forces with Kat and Sutton to make it clear how much she means to them. Sutton takes stock of her position at Scarlet, as Richard considers a world outside it. And Kat butts heads with RJ Safford over response to the new direction of the magazine.
#19 - Trust Fall
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/26/2021
Jane races to finish a high-risk exposé that could have repercussions for Jacqueline. Sutton has a chance to shine at a Scarlet retreat if she can regain her focus. And Kat wants to stay true to herself while making a big decision.
#20 - The Crossover
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/2/2021
All eyes are on Jane as she and Jacqueline combat a public inconsistency in her latest story. Kat runs into an old friend, sparking a new idea. Alex uses his podcast to make a statement. Sutton gets a career win but a personal blow.
#21 - Stroke of Genius
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/23/2019
With Jane’s egg extraction on the horizon, she and her boyfriend can’t wait to have sex again and she challenges herself to be less “vanilla” and more “rocky road” in the bedroom. Alex examines his dating life in a piece for Scarlet digital when he realizes he was the subject behind a #MeToo story. Fed up after realizing that her councilman doesn’t have his city’s best interests at heart, Kat decides to channel her passion by volunteering for his opposition. Sutton considers a career shift into fashion design but debates how to break the news to Oliver.
#22 - OMG
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/26/2018
Jane crosses paths with Pinstripe, who inspires her to try a new style of writing. Meanwhile, she learns something new about Ben. Adena reluctantly brings Kat out to meet her friends, and Kat quickly immerses herself in the New York lesbian scene. Sutton fights for an in with a well-connected influencer named Brooke.
#23 - Technical Difficulties
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/7/2019
Scarlet falls prey to a data hack, halting production of the dotcom and magazine and Jane and Jacqueline fear their investigation could be compromised as a result. Pressures escalate when Sutton and Richard host a dinner party. Meanwhile, Kat opens up to Tia as they begin her campaign.
#24 - Mixed Messages
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/21/2019
When Kat faces racial profiling while canvassing for office, she is tempted to call the woman out on social media in order to find justice. Sutton realizes that Richard is keeping something from her. Meanwhile, Jane and Jacqueline make headway on the workplace harassment investigation.
#25 - Stride of Pride
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/3/2018
Kat gets the go-ahead to hire her first addition to the social team, but grows frustrated by the lack of diversity in the applicant pool. Jane feels the sting of her freelance financial situation, prompting a challenging conversation with her friends. Sutton leans into the single life, but finds out that it's not so easy.