Debuting back in the summer of 2013, Total Divas has become a staple of the E! Network. The series follows some of the ladies of WWE as they navigate their relationships, careers, families, and almost every other personal aspect of their lives. Throughout its run, the show has featured names like the Bella Twins and Paige, with the new season bringing in Ronda Rousey.
Season 9 is set to premiere in just a few weeks and that’s not a number that many series reach. To help celebrate over 100 episodes and a new season of Total Divas, we’ve decided to look back and find the best of the best. The 10 highest-rated episodes on IMDb can be found below.
The Fat Twin (7.9)
The fourth episode of the series, this is the earliest entry on the list. “The Fat Twin” centered around Nikki Bella’s concern with some negative social media comments. She was being called the “fat twin” by some fans. Anyone who has seen Nikki knows she’s in phenomenal shape, but these comments came because she simply outweighs her twin.
While Nikki overcame that, Ariane (Cameron in WWE) pondered the idea of getting breast implants. That led to some pretty funny scenes with her boyfriend Vincent. The other main plotline was also a highlight, with Natalya wishing that her husband TJ would be more romantic with her. It ended up being one of the show’s most memorable storylines.
Pain In The Neck (8.0)
We jump to Season 6 and 2017 for the next entry. This was an interesting season because it added Renee Young, Maryse, and Lana to the cast, which also meant the additions of their boyfriends/husbands, Dean Ambrose, The Miz, and Rusev. This aptly named episode focused on Paige as she tensely awaited the MRI results from a serious neck injury that ultimately ended her career.
“Pain in the Neck” also juggled various other stories. Renee Young, fretting over possibly being split from Ambrose in the upcoming WWE Draft, was the third wheel on a getaway with Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella until Dean arrived as a surprise. Natalya dealt with a high-strung Lana as they planned her wedding. And Daniel Bryan got offered a job as a commentator, giving his family a happy moment.
What Happens In Vegas… (8.0)
Exactly one week after the previous entry came “What Happens in Vegas…” The title was in reference to Lana’s bachelorette party in Las Vegas. Even though Rusev doesn’t approve of this tradition, she’s swept away by Nattie, Renee, and Trinity. The twist came when she ran into Isaiah Mustafa. Yes, the guy from the Old Spice commercials who also happens to be Lana’s ex-boyfriend.
The rest of Lana’s party gets crazy but it turned out to all be a ruse set up by Renee Young for a wild Vegas story. The other main story saw the Bellas giving their family a crash course in talking to the media while on the red carpet. Who could forget the drama of JJ Bella suggesting Nikki and John Cena shouldn’t get engaged? Or watching him throw her phone into a jacuzzi? Sibling rivalry indeed.
All Hail Brie Mode (8.1)
The sixteenth episode of Season 3, “All Hail Brie Mode” was obviously a Brie-centric episode. “Brie Mode” has become a calling card on Brie’s merchandise, but it started on Total Divas as something said when she drinks and parties too much. In this episode, with a busy slate while in Europe, Nikki put a stop to any “Brie Mode” antics to make sure her sister was up to everything they had to do.
Paige decided to ignore that and brought out Brie for a wild night that was the main crux of the episode. We also watched as Nattie emotionally struggled with getting her stubborn father to deal with his health problems and possibly reconcile with her husband TJ. Alicia Fox, who only lasted one season, also dealt with the romantic side of her life.
This Is My House (8.2)
The most recent episode on this list. “This is my House” is from Season 8 and originally aired last fall. Paige returned to the cast in this season and had to come to terms with being forced to retire due to injury. In this episode, she seeks advice from Daniel Bryan, who was also forced into retirement. It was a combination of people we don’t see on screen together and made for a very emotional scene.
Nattie’s lack of emotional gratification from her husband was certainly the weakest part of the episode, but fans enjoyed watching the ladies prepare for a big battle royal at WrestleMania. We also loved watching the Bellas get into a wacky situation where they had an unplanned brunch with many of their fans thanks to an overzealous Nattie. It was capped by Paige’s official retirement speech, which was a moving moment.
The Big Day (8.2)
We’re back in Season 6 to celebrate the first wedding of Lana and Rusev. Total Divas loves to throw a wedding as this was the fourth in six seasons and Lana and Rusev were having a second in Bulgaria. The ceremony had all kinds of issues, like Rusev haggling over the price of flowers yet renting a Lamborghini and Maryse boycotting when she heard about the plan to use live elephants. But it all went off without a hitch.
But the real treat of the episode came from Renee Young and Dean Ambrose. Dean was having his first hang out with Renee’s family. This was filled with shenanigans, from Renee fretting over Dean’s appearance to Dean chasing down a guy who took Renee’s hat or taking her mom bar-hopping. Throw in Nikki Bella getting cleared to return to wrestling as the draft nears and this was a hit of an episode.
This Is Make Or Break (8.2)
Shows love to start a new season with a bang and that’s what “This Is Make Or Break” did for Season 7 of Total Divas. The drama picks up instantly, as Nikki Bella attempts to get back on TV in a General Manager role but has it shot down by WWE higher-ups. That forced Daniel Bryan to return to the road, which he didn’t want to do with his new daughter Birdie around.
Meanwhile, there was a ton of other stuff going on. Nattie trained Lana in preparation for her first singles match. Nia Jax inadvertently disrespected Maryse. Trinity and Jon (Naomi and Jimmy Uso) looked to reignite a romantic spark in their marriage. While all of this was going on, the women of Smackdown got ready for a historic Money in the Bank Ladder match.
Divas On Overdrive (8.2)
Our first foray into Season 4. When there’s drama surrounding the Bella Twins, Total Divas is usually at its best. They’re the stars for a reason. When Nikki temporarily moved in with Brie and Bryan, she experienced some ribbing and mocking from her brother-in-law. That led Nikki to challenge Bryan for his antics. He ultimately agreed to stop being so hard on her and proved it was all done out of love.
Alicia Fox and Paige, two great friends on the show, got into it when Paige started ditching her for a new guy. The treat was Nattie agreeing to watch 19 cats from an animal shelter at once. It led to exactly the kind antics you’d expect and some cameos from Titus O’Neil, Heath Slater, and other wrestlers.
Diva Divide (8.2)
Sticking with Season 4, “Diva Divide” was mostly about the Bella Twins and their impending future. While Nikki was riding high as WWE Divas Champion, she debated leaving to try something new and Brie was interested in starting her family. By the end of the episode, Nikki planned to re-sign, but Brie didn’t seem so sure and we were left on a cliffhanger.
The other two stories focused on Eva Marie and Nattie. Eva has moved away from training at NXT like everyone else, opting to get one on one sessions with former Cruiserweight Champion Brian Kendrick. The other ladies contested this special treatment. As for Nattie, she attempted to spice up her love life by consulting a dominatrix for advice.
A Win-Wine Situation (8.3)
Episode seven of Season 6 sits atop the IMDb ratings for Total Divas. Another episode centering around an argument between Nikki and Brie. After spending time in Napa Valley, Nikki suggested starting their own brand of wine. Brie declined continuously and then claimed Nikki only wanted this so she can be as busy as her boyfriend John Cena. It takes Daniel Bryan to set Brie straight on the phone and the girls ultimately have gone on to release their own wine.
The other major plot point was about Nattie playing a villain on TV. She hadn’t been in that role for a long time and the crowd didn’t react accordingly when it happened. Nattie came up with several ideas for how to fix it, including a team with Eva Marie and a black wig, but she stayed the course and righted the ship.
