10 Most Hated ‘Paw Patrol’ Episodes: Are They That Bad?

Paw Patrol has become a beloved staple in families everywhere. Parents love how the show teaches their little ones about lending a helping paw, while kids simply can't resist those adorable pups zooming around in their ultra-cool vehicles.

However, with hundreds of episodes, some adventures don't quite hit the mark. Let's dive into the 10 lowest-rated Paw Patrol episodes according to IMDb and see if these “ruff” ratings are really deserved.

10. “Pups Save the Bears/Pups Save a Farmerless Farm” (Season 6, Episode 17)

IMDb score: 3.3/10.

The episode suffers from predictable plotting and missed opportunities. The bears’ storyline lacks the excitement of typical Paw Patrol adventures. Meanwhile, the farmerless farm segment goes into a familiar territory without adding anything new to the formula.

That said: younger viewers might still enjoy the silly animal antics and there are some cute moments of the pups working together.

9. “Pups Save Queen Cluck-Cluck/Pups Save a Desert Flounder” (Season 7, Episode 19)

IMDb score: 3.3/10.

The main issue with this one is its disjointed storytelling. The Queen Cluck-Cluck segment relies on a dream sequence, which feels like a cop-out. Meanwhile, the physics-defying balloon ride with the Flounder boat stretches past the breaking point, even for young viewers.

Despite these flaws: the animation of the desert is quite beautiful and you might enjoy the silly premise of Chickaletta being treated as royalty.

8. “Pups Save Bedtime/Pups Save Chickaletta's Egg” (Season 6, Episode 8)

IMDb score: 3.2/10.

This episode suffers from lack of tension. The jungle rescue feels generic while the rolling egg chase seems like a recycled concept from better episodes. The stakes do not feel high enough.

However: the egg part does offer a great lesson about responsibility and care for fragile things.

7. “Charger's Christmas Adventure/Pups Save Great Uncle Smiley's Cup” (Season 10, Episode 14)

IMDb score: 3.2/10.

This episode feels formulaic, relying on holiday tropes rather than the creativity we've come to expect from the series.

On the positive side: the Christmas episode does capture some holiday magic and teaches us about helping others during special occasions. The hockey segment shows how cheating ultimately doesn't pay off.

6. “Pups Save a Manatee/Pups Save Breakfast” (Season 6, Episode 10)

IMDb score: 2.8/10.

The manatee segment suffers from a lack of urgency, making the “rescue” feel more like a routine transport job. The maple syrup story, meanwhile, feels too slapstick even for a children's show.

That said: the episodes still retain the core message of helping others, even if the execution is not that great as usual.

5. “Pups Save a Talkative Mini Patrol/Pups Save the History of Adventure Bay” (Season 10, Episode 22)

IMDb score: 2.8/10.

The Mini Patrol segment fails because of its gimmicky talking animals, which feels like a lazy plot device. The book part, while having a solid idea about preserving history, becomes too fragmented as the pups chase scattered pages.

Despite the flaws: you might enjoy seeing the mini patrol characters get more screen time.

4. “Pups Save a Lost Gold Miner/Pups Save Uncle Otis from His Smart Home” (Season 7, Episode 13)

IMDb score: 2.8/10.

Both segments suffer from predictable storylines. The gold mine adventure relies on worn-out tropes about traps, while the smart home gone rogue feels like a recycled plot from countless other shows.

On the bright side: the smart home segment presents a simple technology lesson about not over-relying on gadgets.

3. “Pups Save the Skydivers/Pups Save the Cupcakes” (Season 7, Episode 11)

IMDb score: 2.8/10.

These segments fall flat with underdeveloped storylines. The skydiving rescue lacks tension since we've seen the pups handle far more dangerous situations. The cupcake adventure with Alex and the Mini Patrol feels like filler content with a predictable locked-door scenario.

But still: young viewers might enjoy the excitement of skydiving scenes and the cupcake episode has some genuinely funny moments.

2. “Pups Save the Big Bad Bird Crew/Pups Save a Soapbox Derby” (Season 7, Episode 10)

IMDb score: 2.8/10.

This bird part crashes with repetitive animal rescue scenarios we've seen done better before. The soapbox derby segment relies on the tired “mysterious cheater” trope with the predictable “Hum-Kid” reveal.

On the bright side: kids will still enjoy the cool race sequences and there's a good lesson about playing by the rules.

1. “Pups Save a Jukebox/Pups Save a Mayor on a Wire” (Season 9, Episode 24)

IMDb score: 2.0/10.

This lowest rated episode falls flat with Mayor Humdinger's annoying jukebox theft feeling like a weak excuse for a mission. Meanwhile, Mayor Goodway's tightrope adventure lacks genuine suspense and relies too heavily on slapstick humor.

Silver lining: younger viewers might still get a kick out of the mayors' silly antics and Chase and Rubble get some nice spotlight moments.