Top 10 Worst As Told by Ginger Episodes Part 2 (5-1)

[@MacyPooh196]

Gotta give Courtney props for telling Ginger the truth about her “friends”. That’s a pretty good moment.

[@switchfan9471]

Courtney is the realest one

[@deanwinchester3356]

Because she was actually Ginger’s friend. The other girls aren’t. In real life, Courtney would have stayed friends with Ginger throughout high school... but she would she moved on from Dodie and Macy.

[@switchfan9471]

@@deanwinchester3356 no doubt

[@klear19634]

Still upset Courtney wasnt at her book reading ending

[@arcticwolflover263]

@@deanwinchester3356 i honestly hated what they did to macy she was so sweet and loyal to ginger in the past episodes but the butchered her

[@pandoravex4791]

I feel like there should have been a episode of her leaving Doddie as a friend. It would be a good lesson, sometimes you have to let go of a long standing friendship especially when you realize the person is toxic.

[@ComeToMyCupcakeParty]

that would've been fantastic

[@kybunnii]

Yess

[@rsfilmdiscussionchannel4168]

I can buy the idea of a good person having a friend who isn't because that is realistic, but it was pretty annoying to see Ginger constantly forgive Dodie and let her back in. If the narrative had lead to the moment you just described then it would have made her character writing worth it, but instead you're just left with an unlikeable bitch of a side character.

[@sparxstreak02]

& having Courtney replace Dodie as a better friend would’ve made it all the more sweeter 😌

[@davidpuckett603]

I learned that recently

[@benhaney5843]

I like the fact you see Ginger in detention after standing up to that teacher. Most shows you would see the teacher have a sudden change of heart, despite all evidence to the contrary previously. This is a more unique, more realistic, much better ending. In real life, if you take a stand against the power structure, you suffer the consequences. It doesn't matter how right you are.

[@smart.but.stupid]

I liked it too honestly. Also, we never see the new teacher ever again; she WAS only a replacement after all, meaning that yeah, Ginger took a stand against her but all they could really do here is just...wait. That's all. Just like in real life when your protests mostly don't do anything.

[@GabyGeorge1996]

I stink But I used to be a paraeducator substitute. Four different schools took me off their sub list because I was (admittedly) not very good with kids. This makes me wonder why the hell the substitute teacher wasn’t fired

[@renatoramos8834]

This is not realistic in the sense that Ginger could have filed a lawsuit against the school.

[@kialuvsyoo]

exactly and to me, the show gave the message that the detention was worth it, because she stuck to her guns, stayed true to herself, and ended up on the right side at the end. Thank you for defending that moment because I really think it has merit.

[@8213apice]

Yeah

[@theloganator5738]

I feel like the show could've taken the turn of Ginger eventually breaking off her friendship with Dodie and becoming friends with Courtney, teaching a lesson that even if you lose a friend you'll always find another who might even be kinder than someone who was toxic to you

[@teacookieYT]

(I know this is a year later, but) I totally agree! I almost couldn’t believe that Dodie was not only still in her life, but implied to be pretty close in the flashforward scene in the finale. Anyway, Kiibo 🤍

[@heidiheidi0]

i agree. that would have been a good move! I could see Ginger being friends with Courtney. The most popular girl in junior high is not the most popular girl in high school often. Big fish in small pond syndrome.

[@miguelmandujano13]

I felt like they didn't Courtney wrong at the end leaving her family broke and Miranda as usually gets away clean of everything Miranda was that bully who hated ginger cause low-key wanted to be her

[@mayln163]

That would’ve been a good episode to follow up “Wicked Game.”

[@BrIdEsMaIdCoOlO]

After wicked game I respected Courtney so much more, she may have been naive sometimes but she was looking out for ginger more than dodie ever did.

[@saraimarks3044]

I wish the writers made Ginger and Courtney closer. That was such a great move and would’ve been loved by the viewers.

[@ssjsmith8879]

@@saraimarks3044 They wanted to keep the record straight and the overall message of the show clear: Integrity > Opportunity. The writers didn't want Ginger to be misinterpreted by the viewers as socially opportunistic in ANY capacity even IF her friendship with Courtney would have been genuine. Several times throughout the show, even the best of Ginger's associates both familiar AND distant show their greed for repute and popularity. They also showed their disdain for American social norms at the time and frequently used the excuse of "an unfair system" to justify their selfish behavior. Ginger's WHOLE arc was that she was the outlier WITHOUT being the *outsider*. Through her believable integrity and virtue, she served as the rock all her peers sat on for shelter against the waves of loneliness and avarice of teenage life. Ginger was effectively popular WITHOUT being the "popular girl". Having Ginger and Courtney officially join ranks would have been interpreted narratively as Ginger "Eating from BOTH plates" by the viewers. In life you cannot have your cake and eat it too as in Ginger's case, that would have been out of character for her and effectively made her a hypocrite. Ginger isn't a great character because she can "fit in" with both camps, she's a great character because both camps want to "fit in" with HER! 😉

[@saraimarks3044]

@@ssjsmith8879 That’s a great point!

[@reymenders5437]

@@ssjsmith8879 It’s like you wrote what was in my head perfectly. Good Job 100/100

[@TheTriumphgurl]

If I was Ginger, Macie and Darian(?), I would’ve dropped Dodie as a friend and become friends with Courtney. At least Courtney becomes likeable throughout the series.

[@BrIdEsMaIdCoOlO]

Right? After wicked game I thought for sure ginger would dump dodie and forgive macy. While becoming closer to Courtney

[@fangirl3086]

Courtney really does show in Wicked Game that she is a true friend who cares about Ginger, it's sad to see that Ginger and Macy didn't boot dodie to the curb and take in Courtney, which is pretty unfair for Courtney. She didn't have to stick her neck out for Ginger, she could have even joined in on the scene, but instead she told Ginger the truth, something we don't get to see a lot on TV with girls typically like Courtney and it's pretty refreshing to see.

[@saraimarks3044]

@Chaewon Choi I wish they did, but you know, Nick loves making stupid choices.

[@dougxvale]

Darren

[@ruyekahatori3073]

I feel Macie was manipulated and roped into betraying Ginger. Its been shown in the past Macie has fallen to peer pressure or manipulated to do things because of her friends feelings. She was at a low point since its kinda obvious Ginger was closer to her than Dodie was- sure Dodie and Macie are seen together more at times, but Ginger and Macie had something special- like when she ran out of the puberty video, Ginger was the one to check on her while Dodie stayed behind. She felt hurt, lost, and betrayed, and Dodie pretty much told her "If you were a real friend you'd want Ginger back too!" Yes, her going through with it was wrong, but she may have felt things would've been much worse if she turned her back on Dodie. If Ginger continued to unknowingly ignore Macie, she would've lost Dodie and possibly lose Ginger due to growing apart

[@saraimarks3044]

She truly was. She was in the middle of Ginger and Dodie when they had their fights. Macie couldn’t pick a side. I always felt bad when they had their differences.

[@LilyZerep]

😕 Yeah I always felt that Macie didn't really care that Ginger was spending most of her time with Darren. Dodie was completely selfish and out of line. I so wish Ginger would kick Dodie to the curb 😤

[@lunamoth7044]

Unfortunately, she was a nice person but was also a follower who was easy to manipulate.

[@jasonrandom372]

Probably. Because this is the one episode I remember Macy acting out of character.

[@mimirudoll6705]

Courtney is friendship goals. It may have looked bad with their relationship in the beginning but she is a very likable character that actually has Ginger's back. I NEVER liked Dodie! Backstabbing worst friend ever!!!

[@DAgamon21]

I never got why they got pissed ginger didn't notice them, THEY HATE HER!!!! bullies SMH But nobody will be worse than Dodie.

[@shadow4you]

Sometimes a romantic relationship is far more important than what others think or do to you. Maybe they got pissed that Ginger got the kind of happiness they could never have.

[@that_goth_bitch3899]

I know. I always hated Dodie. She constantly got on my nerves, she was fake, kinda bitchy,... I just don't care for that character at all.

[@smart.but.stupid]

I dunno what the writers were thinking, portraying Courtney as a generously good person but treating her poorly all the time, and writing Dodie as a toxic fake-friend, but forcing her down everyone's throat. I mean they REALLY couldn't tell the difference? They really couldn't see how much hate such character will get?

[@ladydavinci9914]

Ginger is the nonconformist, and everyone else is the conformist. She challenges and questions the norms of middle and high school. That's why they hate her.

[@Aster_Risk]

@@smart.but.stupid It's pretty realistic, unfortunately. Good people sometimes get screwed over and manipulative jerks often face very few consequences.

[@CinderellaPrinceable]

I'm just gonna say Dodie pestered Ginger into forgiving her and Macie for trying to ruin her relationship with Darren

[@LilyZerep]

🤔 You know that makes. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if that in fact happened. I can see Dodie calling Ginger constantly begging her to forgive them (Dodie and Macie) and because of their friendship history, Ginger ended up forgiving them.

[@tayojones9460]

As a fan, you should not be afraid to criticise something you love.Carl was a great character, voice acting was memorable and the stories covered serious topics. I really like ginger, but this series has flaws. You did a good job with this list.

[@jadetheace]

Dodie is by far the most ANNOYING character in the entire show.

[@tayojones9460]

I never understood why they kept the "friendship" between Dodie and Ginger. Ginger should have cut Dodie out of her life in S1.

[@jadetheace]

Tao Jones T.jones exactly. Dodie is such a toxic friend

[@ambermedellin6832]

@@tayojones9460 Right, and Jo and Sam should have thrown Lizzie's friends after picture day because other parents were "bad enough" to let their kids pick out their picture day outfits. (Live action.)

[@TECfan1]

I think the main goal of the show is to portray realism, not the perfect life and relationships. Many real friends in high school end up doing terrible things to each other but then they usually make up after a time apart. I've seen it happen dozens of times when I was in middle and high school. The characters on this show are flawed, but that's intentional. That's what made it so unique and engaging in my opinion.

[@jadetheace]

@@TECfan1 then I guess, the fact that I find her annoying means the creators did their jobs right.

[@MTTT19]

I always had a soft spot for Courtney. I’d describe her as obliviously compassionate. She is spoilt and snobby and as stated, very oblivious to very common things around her. But when she sees the simplest things that people do like hugging, hanging out and doing traditional things she stays to herself, “That looks like fun, I want to try that!”

[@WillianyAmill]

Do not be mad at Macy, she was manipulated she was played by what appealed to her sense of compassion. Yeah she did it but it was totally not even intentional on her part.

[@sjcobra84]

I've said it before. Courtney did Ginger a solid. More than once.

[@rainbowlady1532]

Exactly, Ginger should've appreciated Courtney more.

[@carbodude5414]

Courtney ended up being Ginger's true best friend by the end of the show

[@reyfan011]

I was frustrated with the lack of resolution from wicked game. I wanted to see the aftermath and was mad that I couldn’t see it.

[@rsfilmdiscussionchannel4168]

I'll admit that even in the bad episodes, the show would always have the consistent message of "Fame isn't everything" That's a good message to teach kids.

[@ambermedellin6832]

Cartoons are not the only shows with at least one bad episode. The live-action shows and webcomics have it too!

[@jamesbevan9939]

Okay, seriously, what the hell were they thinking with Wicked Game? They make Macy act drastically out of character just to help drive the plot, and then they don't even write a satisfying conclusion? It's like they hoped people would forget about the ending during the hiatus so they didn't put any effort into wrapping things up satisfyingly. Bad episode, but I can see why the episodes that got ranked as worse earned those dubious positions.

[@saraimarks3044]

Macie was never like that. Why make her like that now?

[@AlienFaun]

If my friends tries to break up my relationship and/or backstabs me, they wouldn't be my friends anything. I'll never forget and forgive, even if it'll take ages.

[@snbsixteen6stars201]

We need fanmade episodes to full up the gap between wicked game and the easter episode

[@TeachHiddenInTheLeaves]

Yes!!!

[@rsfilmdiscussionchannel4168]

To be honest, that episode should have been a turning point in the series. A lead in to a major change in the status quo. What if after that happened, Ginger decided to ditch Dodie as a friend? She'd forgive Macie, who would genuinely feel horrible about what she did, though not immediately. Then she would re-evaluate her relationships, see how much better her and Courtney are together and as a result become stronger friends with Courtney. You'd have to spend a lot of time justifying why Ginger would choose to leave behind someone who's been her friend for years, but it would be possible. Therefore, one of the weaker episodes could have become a great setup to an arc that would have strengthened the series.

[@rsfilmdiscussionchannel4168]

Besides, the reason why fans hate Dodie is because she is still supposed to be seen as a good person. If she were written as a bitchy and conniving character to the bone, then fans would be on the side of the writers. With her, it felt like the show was sending the message "Keep a friend, even if they screw you over several times" As for Darren, their relationship could have gone in any direction as a result of this.

[@smart.but.stupid]

@@rsfilmdiscussionchannel4168 exactly. They just practically force Dodie down our throats with such writing. And one thing is when a character is forcefully redeemed and becomes just SO GOOD to the point of annoyingness, but here...they don't even try to give her at least a couple of good moments. She's never supportive. She's selfish. She cheats, backstabs, she's always overdramatic about everything. Tf is that.

[@smart.but.stupid]

I'll start with one. After this horrible incident, Dodie eats something rotten and has diarrhea till it's Easter. Ginger feels sorry for her and forgives ger out of pity. Lol.

[@coolpawz1996]

I actually like the episode 'Of Lice and Friends' . Now don't get me wrong, I can't stand Dodie, never have, never will, BUT, I like the Courtney plot that ties in with Ginger. I like Courtney, she's tied as my 2nd favourite character (with Lois being number 1, and Ginger being the other second favourite), she's just a lot of fun to watch :)

[@saraimarks3044]

I LOVE Courtney! I can’t choose between her and Macie! Lois is also amazing! Ginger should’ve dropped Dodie after all of the bad things she’s done.

[@coolpawz1996]

@@saraimarks3044 THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@saraimarks3044]

@@coolpawz1996 And also Of Lice and Friends is a guilty pleasure of mine🥲

[@coolpawz1996]

@@saraimarks3044 same here!!!!

[@Leukavia]

I totally understand where you’re coming from with a lot of your personal choices here. Though I do feel like I disagree on some points. I personally feel like Ginger’s moments of pettiness regarding Daren and Daren’s drifting away from the gang to basically become his brother were very real moments in the series. Sometimes friends do change into people you don’t like anymore Sometimes breakups were simply the way it had to be And sometimes the best of us have our emotional and petty episodes I LOVED early Daren and I totally understand frustration in “ruining” his character, but I feel like that’s such a great thing for this show to do in having the courage to actually show us that “friend becoming boyfriend becoming jerk becoming ex” transformation because so many shows are afraid of main characters being changed so drastically. But it’s a very real part of life and I adored seeing that in the show. Same goes for Sasha, actually. He served as such a great awakening to Ginger in that sometimes you fall in love with the wrong people, and some people are just jerks and hypocrites. I do, however, agree wholeheartedly with the rest of your points in these episodes. ESPECIALLY regarding Dodie. Dodie has never once shown herself to be a good friend to Ginger, always just a selfish jerk who expects Ginger to change for her but always willing to throw Ginger under the bus for popularity. I never understood how the show had the courage to turn Daren into a jocky douche but not enough to have Ginger cut Dodie out of her life. Especially when we saw Courtney and Ginger becoming actual dedicated friends to each-other, something NEITHER ever got from their “best friends” But no, let’s abandon poor Courtney... Those did rub me the wrong way Great videos though! Really liked your thoughts!

[@TECfan1]

Yea. A lot of the criticisms I see in the video and in the comments are things that made the show feel "real". The characters weren't perfect, they weren't perfect friends, they weren't perfect family, but beneath it all most of the characters were generally likable and interesting to watch. At the end of the day they still cared for one another, they just had flaws.

[@bigbay1159]

@@TECfan1 This folks is how people try to hand wave away criticism

[@TECfan1]

@@bigbay1159 Not at all. I just disagree. With criticism you can take it or leave it. The things they criticisized about the characters, I feel are what made the show interesting to watch.

[@BlissfulMartini]

I’d love to see this top worst series be done on a show like Brace Face or Daria

[@ECL28E]

Only two episodes of Daria would be considered "disposable". The weird holiday episode and the one where Jane dates a 40s hipster.

[@saraimarks3044]

I kinda respect Ginger for standing up to that teacher. She felt disrespected by her. Someone had to do it.

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

To be fair, hypocrisy, inconsistency, selfishness, and emotional blackmail are pretty much par for the course with adolescence

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

@@unicornbunny5439 but ATBG is a supposed to be reasonably relatable and at least somewhat realistic. Writers are under huge pressure to come up with stories, so I think they might have struggled to come up with different stories, though I tend to agree that the conclusions and payoffs are sometimes handled somewhat clumsily, if at all.

[@mamabear1394]

If they had a immediate follow up episode to The Wicked Game. Which would be about Marcy and Dobie trying to make up with ginger. Ginger is still upset and spends more time with Courtney. When yet another attempt to make up fails. Dobie says that Ginger is being awful and selfish and stuff. Which causes Ginger to call her out on everything. Dobie then finally realizes that she's been a horrible friend to Ginger and Marcy. And Sincerely apologizes to Ginger and Marcy for everything. And says that she understands if they don't want to be her friend anymore. Ginger then says that it's going to take time for her to forgive and be able to trust Dobie again but that they can still be friends. Courtney is a lot closer to them from this point forward. And the sub plot instead has Noelle being sick and her cousin Polly who is a lot younger wanting to play with her so Cal plays with her to make sure that Noelle can get the rest she needs.

[@sean.furlong1989]

I can imagine a scene early on where Dodie tried to justify what she did and wants Ginger to let it go, Ginger refuses and Dodie says to Miranda and Mipsey "That's fine, come on girls." and Miranda says with utter disgust "Ew, do we know you?!" Then walks off doing her classic laugh with Mipsey.

[@ThatMissQuin]

I liked how dark Wicked Game got. Yes, the actions of Ginger's friends are horrible, but the worst thing about the episode is that we as an audience get no resolution to the events of the episode. I think the show would have benefited from Macie disagreeing with Dodie and the dynamic between the three girls being completely different as the show went on. Random, but I like it when Ginger wears her NYC shirt. Fast Reputation and Love Potion episodes are guilty pleasures of mine. *bashful shrug* I understand why you choose the episode was the number 1 worst episode, but I can also understand Ginger being out of character, she's angry and had her heart broken she's going to act out of character so I can forgive it a bit. I'm also a sucker for Carl trying to sweet talk the teachers. He would be perfect as a car salesmen/reporter as n adult. Another great video, Patricia! Also where do you watch the episodes if you don't mind my asking?

[@oooh19]

I liked the battle of the bands ep so true how high school its tough to choose who to side w/. plus Darren used his influence for good and got the old uniforms back after all. hes not a bad guy just caught up in the attention like when he got his headgear removed. and it shows how even if youre kind and popular like Courtney you still can experience negative things but I hope she rose above them. I wish we had known what happened to Courtney and the rest as adults. maybe they can make new episodes. adults have "middle school" drama at times are worse than tweens/teens.

[@vivimariefedorov7374]

Noel basically did this on herself. She deliberately betted on Carl while she was on a losing streak! And she should give Carl a chance to prove his loyalty instead of blaming everything on him and Polly! And by the way, betting on her shoe and glasses is not a good idea, knowing your parents likely bought those for you! 🃏

[@jacktaylor6155]

I forgot about that line "Did she say what i think she just said"

[@infjgirl3850]

Jack Taylor I burst out laughing every time I hear that line 😂

[@Alexandra-rb7ju]

"George is awful. I hate George. He is the WORST thing in this episode." I'll make sure to remember this line when my mother asks me what I think of her new date George.

[@bluz1864]

I just want to say that in Asia, all of the episodes were aired. I honestly got surprised when you said the episodes were not in the US. Btw, you can still love a show and see the faults.

[@toxicperson8936]

Wicked Game could have been good if in the next episode, they showed how ginger reacted.

[@NoParkingBerry]

Great job, Patricia! And don't worry; I'm (approximately) 120% okay with "Wicked Game" not being higher on the list. As I said before, it could have been a "meh" episode at worst if the execution was better. But on the bright side, we recently got Emily Kapnek herself to clarify that the main trio did take some time to rekindle their "friendship", even pointing how it was somewhat hinted at the VERY beginning of "The Easter Ham".

[@saraimarks3044]

Next Question was an okay episode. Having crushes on teachers are perfectly normal. Dodie, encouraging Ginger to ask Mr Gardener out, was at an all time low for her. He’s a grown man and Ginger is way younger than him. Carl and Hoodsey’s plot made it worse. It was so boring. This episode wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great either.

[@Bobaily]

Yeah I agree. It’s perfectly normal for teenagers to have crushes on their teachers. It didn’t make me cringe at all, it just reminded me of being a teenage girl and having a major crush on my science teacher and being crushed when he brought his fiancé to class.

[@saraimarks3044]

@@Bobaily Awwwww…. I remember when I had my first crush on a camp counselor at summer camp. I was six and I was “in love” with him. Though I liked him for one and a half years, I thought that it was wrong and I felt uncomfortable. So I got over him. He knew that I liked him. He was very upset. I felt bad for a while when I was that young and now that I looked back at it, it was normal.

[@KamyAnai03]

@@Bobaily he was handsome right?? My cience Teacher in high School was also really handsome ❤ .

[@miguelgarces8946]

That's nothing compared to Allen Gregory, a 7-year old, having a crush on his elderly principal, Judith Gottleib.

[@thebowlfosho4974]

Why Ginger never bothered to just... drop Dodie and stay with Courtney is beyond me. Also, it's hard to take Mrs. Grimley seriously when she's voiced by Billy freakin' West.

[@smart.but.stupid]

Not only that, but why does everyone in this cartoon acts as if Dodie is a person who's worth spending time with?

[@charliejoson9145]

@@smart.but.stupid - this is just my opinion....but I realized that most American cartoons and sitcoms don't show the realistic perception of what friendship (or couple relationships) looks like (believe it or not, friends grow apart when they don't have something in common anymore. It's the same with "childhood couples". Every story should not have a "fake happy ending where everything is just the way it is"). But maybe staying friends with the same person who backstabbed you multiple times was the norm during the 90's to 2000's

[@smart.but.stupid]

@@charliejoson9145 I think you're just right and that's it. The writers are (at least *were* ) not exactly interested in showing realistic relationships but these relationships needed to be entertaining, satisfying, ect. Darren and Ginger ending up together even though it's a highly unrealistic possibility = "satisfying". Dodie being a quirky problematic friend and it's easy to use her cause she's such a drama queen = "entertaining". Also of course fictional media isn't real life where people come and go, but the writers try not to change characters they've started their show with. Even though I think putting Dodie "on a bus" would've been a fresh and interesting step in the right direction hmm...

[@alisonwalker9078]

The person who played Miranda also played as Susie in the Rugrats which is the opposite of Susie.

[@EddTheSockHead]

I clicked on this video so fast, I couldn’t wait! Wicked Game is one of my least favourite episodes. I was definitely expecting this to be on the list. Macie in this episode was pretty unbelievable, definitely her worst moment in the show (and she never has any bad moments except for this one, I love her). Dodie, again, is such a bad friend and I can imagine her doing something like this but it’s still an awful thing to do. Just an overall negative and useless episode that really didn’t need to be made. Maybe, it could’ve, but it definitely could’ve been handled much better. Also, yes, Courtney is great in this episode. Sibling Revile-ry is an interesting choice because I don’t hate this episode, but I think it’s pretty ehhhhh. I just feel so awful for Carl in this episode. George started off being ok and reasonable, but military school is just too far. It’s a shame that Ginger was denying how her system wasn’t working. I’m sure the episode would’ve been a bit better if she was slowly realising over time that the program really wasn’t working out and I definitely agree about Ginger being out of character. She’s never been this mean to Carl before and it was really surprising seeing her act this way around her brother, who she does love (even if Carl can annoy her at times). It was also surprising Carl didn’t do any research. Heh, it’s a pretty surprising episode, but not in a good way. Next Question is a pretty eh episode in my opinion. But I actually don’t hate it because it can be entertaining at times, but man.. those cringe moments really make me feel so bad for Ginger. She is young, however, and I don’t blame her (I knew plenty of girls when I was younger who had crushes on their teachers). But, when she caused her team to lose the competition, I just felt so bad and it was pretty uncomfortable to watch. I probably don’t hate this episode because Carl and Brandon singing along with The Little Seal Girl is so funny and I really loved that scene, I just found it hilarious! Overall, I just think it’s pretty eh and I don’t have too much else to say on it. Driven to Extremes... yeah, I dislike this episode too. I’ve seen ‘mean substitute teacher’ episodes done far better in other shows. I can see what they were trying to do and the idea sounds ok in concept. But.. it just turned out to be pretty messy. Ginger really can’t catch a break in this episode with both the sub and classmates hating her (until later in the episode of course). It’s too bad the episode ended with her getting detention. I know, it’s supposed to be realistic (because, well, in real life, that’d probably happen) but the ending could’ve been so much better than just a slap in the face. Carl and Hoodsey’s plot is pretty boring and cliched, I definitely agree with your points on that. Battle of the Bands was suuuuuch wasted potential. It really could’ve been about, I don’t know, an actual Battle of the Bands? The ‘underlying’ fight between Ginger and Darren is so petty and unlike the two, especially Darren. I know they were trying to develop his character but they made him such an unlikeable jerk in this episode, I couldn’t believe some of the things he did and said. Dodie, again, is being an awful friend and it just makes me frustrated seeing her not side with Ginger. Also.. Courtney. Oh my goodness.. Courtney in this episode. Now, Courtney being treated this bad would make sense if Courtney was a bad person. But we’ve seen her be nice, caring and kind. She learnt from some mistakes she did in the past and later on in the show, she’s become a curious and kind friend who just wants to know Ginger better, even if she can be rude at times (but she never really means it). Carl’s subplot was also wasted potential and could’ve been dealt with much better; great idea in concept.. but it was handled pretty badly, especially when it connected with Courtney’s plot. Definitely a waste of an episode and it’s probably my least favourite as well. No need to feel bad about making this list. I totally understand what you mean though; As Told By Ginger is an amazing show and I feel a little bad pointing out the negativities to such a fantastic series. But, even the best of things have some really low points and it’s ok to criticise something we love. It’s my favourite Nicktoon, along with Hey Arnold (which also has flaws) and you shouldn’t feel bad for doing a ‘least fav episodes’ list. Great work as usual, I loved the video and hearing your opinions was really great! It’s so nice seeing As Told By Ginger being talked about more and more.

[@xiopaovid1215]

I remember watching through the entire series and feeling for Dodie. When I was a kid I always thought Courtney was the selfish one. Then I rewatched as an adult and I CAN'T STAND DODIE. I wish they would've had Ginger drop Dodie to teach her a lesson. It gave the wrong message to stick with long term, toxic friendships no matter happens. And I just want to say Courtney was truly a gem in the series. I wish Courtney and Ginger would've developed a closer friendship together.

[@clown-cult96]

I'M SO SORRY BUT! Their mouths...are so...distracting.

[@ambermedellin6832]

The girls' lips look like they have lipstick on. Some ban going on!

[@projectxs107]

I could never get over the fact that their mutated lips were on their chins. If the animation hadnt been so ugly, i wouldve watched it.😅

[@coolpawz1996]

Loved watching this video!!!!! And you do have a TON of excellent points on each of the 10 episodes that you covered. I've been into As Told by Ginger for about a year (maybe even 2 years) now, and honestly, I wish that I had gotten into it when I was growing up!!!!!!! I related so much to Ginger personally, because my mom was a single mom up until I was 9, and I also really relate to Carl, because (like him) I also have a really "not so good" relationship with my father as well. But when my stepdad came into the picture when I was 9 years old, I had a bit of a hard time getting used to him when he started dating my mom. But as time went by, I got to now my stepdad a lot better, and when he married my mom 2 years later, I had finally gotten the ONE THING that I had always wanted : a family. And honestly, my stepdad (who I call Dad) has become the greatest Dad I could ever ask for!!!!!!!!!!!! And while watching As Told by Ginger, seeing Lois' relationship grow and blossom with Dr. Dave, it reminded me so much of my mom and stepdad, and I especially love Lois', because she reminds me a lot of my mom in some ways too :). I know that this video was about the bad episodes, but while "ranting" on in the comments, I guess I just got off into the good things of the series.....oops 😅. But there is one thing that I never understood : WHY DOES MIRANDA HATE GINGER SO MUCH?!?!?!?!?????

[@TGOTYZero]

As Told by Ginger VS Braceface

[@WindowsXPFrog]

The episode where Ginger wants to shave her legs always annoyed me. I never understood why Louis wouldn't let her shave her legs.

[@blackcherri3597]

Maybe it's because she didn't want her to accidentally cut herself with the razor.

[@neonlights8012]

She doesn’t want her to get sexualized. Shaved legs mean shorter cloths and shorted cloths mean people creeping on her.

[@smart.but.stupid]

@@neonlights8012 well, if you put it that way, maybe it is. But Ginger could've still wear short clothes if not caring for her legs being hairy. I think it's because it's A) not safe for children B) when you start shaving your legs, hair start growing more intense Dunno though, I can understand it, but it's still kinda weird.

[@ambermedellin6832]

That episode made me hate everyone, not just Lois, Miranda, Dodie, or even Ginger. Ginger is hated for her own reason called being way too nice to Miranda and Lois. Lois banned her from shaving her legs while Miranda made Ginger slave away doing too much homework. Ouch! Some caring!

[@GoldenRose116]

So happy with number 1. I always hated it because of what happend to Courtney, and most of the time tried to skip it when i was little.

[@emilyprovance7413]

To be fair this know was about growing up. And relatable issues. And a teenager having a crush on a teacher, or adult in general is pretty run of the mill.

[@JaxDungeon]

i just think Courtney is the best as told by ginger character ngl . i love these videos and your passion for the series!

[@JaxDungeon]

ALSO how come everytime ginger acts decent she always gets punished horribly? i hate that

[@dalriata5521]

I genuinely checked 3 times that I hadn't missed an episode after wicked game

[@PrincessGalaxia9]

12:24 I'm fucking dying. Bro was flabbergasted.

[@operaanimelover369]

Looking back at Wicked Game, I have this to say. If I were Ginger in that situation, I would have just dumped Dodie's whining butt altogether and just see her as a distant dream. Dodie is better off with Miranda and Mipsy and, to me, that's a fact. As for Sibling Revile-ry, Driven to Extremes, and Battle of the Bands, I figuratively puked my guts out because of how mean-spirited and how uncalled for they were. Finally, I am rather thankful that I forgot about Next Question.

[@kawaiipop07]

Even in the flash forward in the season finale, it shows dodie and macie still there! It’s annoying because it honestly should have shown them going their separate ways and being ok with that because that’s what growing up is about. Sometimes even long lasting friends end up going their separate ways when they get older especially when you realize they are toxic. Macie wasn’t that bad but it’s evident from wicked game that she can’t think for herself. Also her ending up with Darren is shitty because I thought Orion was a much better fit for her personality than Darren. But leave it to nick to always have to have the two best friends fall in love. Aside from all that though, the ending still made me tear up and so did a lesson in tight ropes.

[@GAshoneybear]

I never bought her being married to Darren or being friends with Dodie or Macie. The only person that made sense that she might stay in contact with is Courtney of she stayed essentially the same. If anything, the ending implied that Ginger has her own attachment issues because she can't let go of childhood friendships that clearly are no longer mutually beneficial.

[@coca-colatrackhousewarrior9925]

0:21 Wicked Game (#5) 2:46 Welcome To The Chum Bucket (2001) 7:10 Sibling Re-Vilery (#4) 11:56 Next Question (#3) 16:54 Driven To Extremes (#2) 23:45 Christmas with The Kranks (2004) 25:57 Battle of The Bands (#1)

[@cherrieblossomgurl]

I think we can all agree, Dodie is a terrible and toxic friend and Ginger should have dumped her ass forever ago!

[@eeesuhhh]

4:48 That nail polish cap that was the size of Courtney’s entire hand 💅

[@Nixie3545]

Believe it or not the original plot was Courtney had a crush on Ginger and at first didn't know it and then by the end around High School I think maybe halfway through the season she was supposed to confess to Ginger that she was in love with her and ginger wouldn't know how to take it at first and then slowly ease in to try and give it a chance that's why Courtney is somewhat fascinated infatuated with ginger. The problem was it was still early 2000 so featuring any type of gay lesbian was taboo. Still would have been nice to see.

[@OldSchoolLane]

nikki merz That was a rumor that Emily Kapnek has debunked. Here’s the link to our interview with her answering that question and many others. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGKod4eEps5lmaM

[@MrAjking808]

Lol sound like some bs fan fix fiction someone made up and you believed it

[@seventhofearth]

I really like Ginger ending up in detention at the end of Driven to Extremes. It's one thing from this show that I remember seeing when it was on air that always stuck with me. I think it was a really good move to show that standing up for something, even when you're in the right, can still have consequences. Speaking up sometimes means getting in trouble, but it's a victory none the less.

[@greendiamondglow]

Ok, the Dodie/Joaquin/Ginger thing was pretty realistic. Maybe if they had been in college during that situation, Dodie would have handled Joaquin and Ginger falling for each other with Grace and maturity (pbthththuahahahaha!), but her reaction in the episode is pretty typical. Especially for her.

[@GAshoneybear]

Honestly, college Dodie would have handled the Joaquin/Ginger situation the same way.😂

[@Yuginami]

i loved both your top 15 favorite As told by ginger episodes video and these 2 part worst episodes videos. I would like to see more top lists from you :D Very well done.

[@OldSchoolLane]

Thank you so much. Here’s a playlist of my countdown videos. Enjoy! kzbin.info/aero/PLXziGc54_DglvVV2XqimZL4p6LhOdUIk4

[@tommyettinger1353]

off hand I wasn't a fan of the episodes where Lois dated Buzz

[@tannerwilson4843]

Carl should have gotten arrested for flooding their school playground! It was ridiculous that nothing legally happened to him!

[@oooh19]

it's probably because he's a kid. at least he still got punished. it's not like they brushed it off entirely.

[@sandwichgod692]

Yeah, at least Ginger punished him. He didn't go completely unaffected.

[@colindowden2182]

Doodie is basically the white dejonay.

[@AsylumFreak19]

At the end of The Wedding Frame when it shows them all grown adults you see Hoodsie and Macie married

[@ginafesta9340]

you know that reason Courtney was being bullied bc she didn't have Miranda as her backup

[@Zaphy]

Yaaay been waiting eagerly for this :D

[@omniwhite6997]

Hoodsy marries macy in the wedding frame

[@melaniec.9437]

they're so obsessed with Ginger

[@lionkingfanmedia3268]

This is what I think happened after Wicked Game and before The Easter Ham. Dodie and Macie may have apologized to Ginger for trying to break up her and Darren. She possibly forgave them and then they became friends again.

[@charliejoson9145]

If I were Ginger, I would forgive Macie (given that she has no voice or is easily giving in to peer pressure) but I would test Dodie before forgiving her...let say for a year

[@zemox2534]

Ginger should have cut all ties with Dodie after all the horrible things she has done. For a show covering serious topics, it was very unrealistic for Ginger to continue to be friends with that brat.

[@MissterClown]

5:15 as a kid-teen (?) i always belived i had missed an episode or somehing !!!

[@lifewithlee6298]

I think we all had to deal with a nasty teacher at some point

[@newyorkfan16]

I personally don't why it isn't okay for Ginger to have a crush on a teacher, when we guys had crushes on OUR teachers all the time...

[@Jinaria101]

Girls make babies and guys don’t that’s why extra caution has to be taught to girls so no mistakes happen

[@newyorkfan16]

@@Jinaria101 Actually men and women TOGETHER make babies, the women only birth them. The men supply the seed.

[@deiontso7276]

It was fine that she had a crush on her teacher, it was that she publicly acted on it. Along with putting him directly on the spot, once again in front of a crowd.

[@dynamickirby]

You need more subs, girl. Great stuff.

[@julieta7002]

KZbin algorithm brought me here but I’m not mad.

[@OldSchoolLane]

Thanks, I think.

[@SounnyKitty]

I hate Lunatic Lake. Joann Bishop is at her worst. Her hate for Carl is unreasonable. She blames him for her getting sick. He offered her food but that doesn't mean he is the cause. She has always hated him; that combined with her general unreasonable personality was a terrible combination.

[@MsEmptyHearts]

ngl dodie was by far the most irritating character imo

[@snbsixteen6stars201]

Also i love the grossfood card bit

[@slashbash1347]

Ginger being sent to detention by Grimley is certainly realistic. As it turns out, power-hungry monsters don't actually like it when you stand up to them.

[@tawnie9204]

I’m happy I found your channel!

[@mgjmiller1995]

6:29 "Stupid, selfish, and petty." Sounds exactly like what middle school or high school kids would do 🤣

[@xelectrix]

The unseen resolutions and time skips makes me wonder if there are some completely unreleased episodes locked away somewhere.

[@Starpion88]

The funny thing with comparing Noelle and Mr. Krabs betting people is that when you compare the episodes, it really makes no sense why she would. Mr. Krabs has been kicking Plankton’s microscopic butt at poker for YEARS, so it made sense he’d get overconfident and bet something important he doubted he’d be in any danger of losing. But Noelle lost to Polly three times in a row, so her being overconfident isn’t a factor. It’s sheer contrivance to get the ball rolling.

[@ki11ershark]

I don't watch season 3 in my rewatches, really retcons some character development, treats Courtney terribly, and ruins Darren. Darren would've never wanted to be a football player and become his brother based on what we saw in the first two seasons and he wouldn't cheat and abandon them all for a cheerleader and sports and he was like a big brother to Ginger and Carl. There is so much inconsistency in the writing and characters that in some ways season 3 is like a crappy fanfic of a wonderful show. 6: Hate Wicked Game, because season 3. I guess I can give Macie some understanding because she often backs down with Dodie and goes along, not always, but often. I do love that Courtney is the true friend of Ginger. Also added I hate that season 3 give both Ginger and Carl a significant other and especially in Ginger's case it's so poorly done and Darren character sucks now. Super sucks how they ended that episode too. 7: Ginger is so frustrating in this episode and I hate the George guy trying to destroy Carl's doghouse. 8: I also cringed at the teacher crush but it is a real thing that many kids go through, what I really cringed at was Dodie saying her teacher likes her back. In most teacher crush situations I've heard of, the kids knew it wouldn't work and the teacher could never like them so it was weird to see Dodie encouraging it but not surprising for her character. Also hate any Brandon and monkey scenes, ugh. 9: Don't like Carl's plot but I do like when Ginger and Courtney and the other kids stand up to the sub. Felt like what Ginger does go through a lot, sometimes doing the right thing and standing up for yourself and others does get you in trouble but doesn't mean it was wrong. I kinda wish Ginger would've smiled in detention to kinda show that. (Dodie is awful in of lice and friends, but I love Ginger and Courtney's friendship in it. Dodie also sucks in the transfer student one). 10: agree with battle of the bands, bc season 3. What garbage.

[@ladyaries]

30:52 please be neat and wipe the seat 😂

[@MarenAnne66]

Eh, most of the ones I couldn't stand were the high school episodes. Too dramatic. Lost a lot of its charm.

[@harmonyv9365]

Ginger would have been better off being friends with courtney and not dodie

[@sa_sma]

break the friendship between Dodi and Ginger was a good lesson about abandoning everything that causes pain and problems

[@miguelgarces8946]

23:45, the ironic part of that sentence is The Easter Ham came out before Christmas With the Kranks.

[@SpellboundWolf]

21:22 Oh my gosh, that wallpaper kicks ass!

[@AsylumFreak19]

Honestly Ginger should have cut ties with Dodie definitely after trying to ruin her relationship with Darren

[@CameronMetrejean]

I think Easter Ham is MUCH worse than you give it credit for. I really find Dodie much more inoperable in that one than Dodie’s Big Break

[@jasonrandom372]

17:15 Billy West literally brought the animated non magical version of Delores Umbridge to this show.

[@ScarlettShana]

I think Macie would got redeem herself, while Doddie would become new mean girl.

[@algar6616]

Those exclamation point type sentences… ✋ plz 🙄 Also kinda weird how you dont like episodes where people do not act in a nice way because that is a mean/rude way to act, and not emphasizing that it is out of character/doesn’t serve a purpose

[@GAshoneybear]

I never bought Ginger and Dodie being friends as adults. Just like I never bought Darren and Ginger being married. The only reason either of those would make sense is Ginger not willing to let go of the status quo. But if she is supposed to be an emotionally healthy adult, neither one of those relationships make sense. Next Question is a great episode to me. The writers showed that a crush on a teacher is natural, but not to be encouraged. Given who emcouraged it (Dodie and not Courtney) and Lois' response.

[@pa-ikollo1851]

What a good show.....talking about yours. Keep up the good work!

[@jbsavluk6691]

With the episode Wicked Game, one of the writers admitted that they screwed up. Because the following episode should have been Dodie and Macey trying to get Ginger to forgive her. But instead the next episode was like the previous episode never happened. I always hated Dodie, I felt that Ginger deserved a better friend. Like in the Easter episode when her mother told her she couldn't hang out with Ginger so Dodie expected Ginger to call off the party. Darren even told Dodie that she was being selfish

[@wkeeble1251]

Never been a "As Told by Ginger" watcher... I have caught glimpses in the past as a little kid. But, that was only because my cousins who were somewhat older 3rd graders at the time, would watch shows like that. As I stuck with "Tom & Jerry", "Spongebob". Spongebob was always a focus to me lol.. As I see this show now, wow... talk about good writing and bad... it's like what you say "Plot holes and such". Everything seems real... the conflict between friends, and a failing steady relationship.. only to turn sour in the end... Jeez... It's like we want to expect the worst outcome, more than an up-lifting ending...

[@NiciCool]

Agree with much of this, don't necessarily agree that it all makes these bad episodes. At points you seem to label some episodes as "bad" (not just that you dislike them, but poor quality) because you dislike a character or how a character acts. For instance, the episode where Ginger has a crush on her teacher is brutal to watch for me because I get absolutely terrible secondhand embarrassment. That doesn't make it a bad episode - in fact, that might actually make it a great episode. We can probably all relate to doing super stupid things in front of a huge group of people, and that's why it affects us so much. The substitute teacher episode is also a great episode because it doesn't resolve nicely. It doesn't talk down to its viewers, pretending like every time you stand up for yourself the people in power will have some magical change of heart. Chances are, this is exactly what would happen if this occurred in real life - in fact, she's lucky she didn't get suspended. It's up to Ginger to decide whether or not the consequence was worth her uprising, in the end.

[@Rugrats-91]

Not every good show is perfect

[@bunnysb2587]

I love watching your videos on the worst as told by ginger got me laughing my butt off. I'm laughing cause you I felt like that when I saw the cartoons.

[@fro-zone2k]

Here's my list 10. Fair To Cloudy 9. Season Of Caprice 8. Detention 7. Next Question 6. Battle Of The Bands 5. Love With A Proper Transfer Student 4. The Easter Ham 3. Fast Reputation 2. Wicked Game 1. Sibling Revile-ry Dishonorable Mentions 1. Ginger's Solo 2. Dodie's Big Break 3. The Wedding Fame (All 3 Parts) 4. Summer Of Camp Caprice 5. Driven To Extremes