A young, innocent, and religious Latina woman, Jane Villanueva (Gina Rodriguez) faces a very peculiar reality that contradicts everything she stands for. The situation (which should call for a lawsuit) turns her life upside down since she gets pregnant when a doctor mistakenly artificially inseminates her. To add salt (or spice) to the wound, she finds out that the sperm donor is her married boss and former teenage crush.
The comedy-drama seriesJane the Virginhas five seasons under its belt, having aired for five years from 2014 until 2019.Jane the Virginhas successfully gained attention due to its funny, adorable, and interesting storyline. Not to mention the amazing performancesof its actors, which also contributes to the fact that the TV series was and is very popular. Many fans express their love for the show as it makes them feel all kinds of emotions, like happiness, sadness, anger, cringe, and so much more.
Among its five seasons, the fans have absolutely chosen their favorites. Here areJane the Virgin’sbest episodes.
15Season 1, Episode 10: Chapter Ten
With the raging storm outside, Jane is stuck at the Marbella. On the other hand, Alba is rushed to the hospital with Rogelio and Xo on her side. A literal storm is apparently not enough, as the hotel is also bringing a storm to its employees, including Jane, that they are doing layoffs. She is doing her best to hold on, but the storm may be too strong to handle.
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The long-run comedy-drama is filled with life-changing events, pushing the characters to develop and make difficult decisions. That is one of the things that the fans love aboutJane the Virgin— its brilliant character development. The show may be over, but the story and the characters continue to live in our hearts.
14Season 2, Episode 12: Chapter Thirty-Four
A group of adultswith serious relationship issuesto deal with. Who can give advice to whom? Jane is unsure about her relationship and turns to Xo and Rogelio for answers, but neither they have answers.
In managing relationships, no one really has the answers but those in the relationship themselves. Jane turns her back on Rafael and opens the door for Michael.
13Season 4, Episode 13: Chapter Seventy-Seven
Xo’s personal problems have called Jane, Rogelio, and Alba to her comfort. Although she is grateful for their support, she only desires them to let her make her own choices and live her life as she wants.
Mateo has his heart broken only at such a young age. With millions of dreams latched in his head, it all crumbles down when he learns the truth from Petra that the tooth fairy and Santa don’t exist.
12Season 1, Episode 14: Chapter Fourteen
Suspicions can break relationships into pieces. That is what’s happening to Jane and Rafael when Michael convinces Jane that something is fishy with Rafael, sending Jane to overthink every small action that Rafael does, deeming him very suspicious. Stuck with her own life, Jane tries to escape by pushing Rogelio and Xo to be honest with each other. But this only brings shocking revelations.
Not only them, Petra and Rafael are also in a predicament — one toying with the other until what some would call extreme. In an effort to bring some positive vibes, Jane’s friends try to plan a baby shower for Jane. However, a question of what happens to Jane and Rafael in the future surfaces and sucks all the good vibes in.
11Season 2, Episode 18: Chapter Forty
When there is drama, there are always problems. Jane and Xo are still struggling to deal withthe aftermath of Jane’s bachelorette party. Now add a little child with no one to watch to the mix. Jane’s head almost explodes only until Michael volunteers to watch Mateo. But it doesn’t end there. Rafael gets upset when Mateo calls Michael “dada,” leaving him in a mood for the rest of the day.
Rogelio also gets the taste of the sour grape when his network executives find out he has been using the crew for his own benefit. He has to get creative and turn to his favorite helper to solve the issue.
10Season 3, Episode 10: Chapter Fifty-Four
Sometimes, when life tests you, you turn the other way and hide in the corner. That is easier said than done. When Rogelio’s big day of his film premiere comes, the pressure gets on his nerves, and he lashes out to the public for everyone to see. The repercussions put him in the spot to decide the future of his career.
He isn’t the only one with big decisions to make. Rafael is also put in a spot to decide what he should do to protect and set an excellent example for his children, and not without sacrifices. Amidst the chaos, Jane and Michael decide to recreate their first date to hopefully kill the stress and resurrect the magical moment together.
9Season 1, Episode 12: Chapter Twelve
Among all the trials and trying times in her early adulthood, Jane finally gets the big break in the career she desires. She is asked to write a death scene for her father’s telenovela, which leaves her unsure of what to feel about the opportunity.
Meanwhile, Rafael grows uneasy about his family’s safety as he learns about Sin Rostro. Rafael is not the only one on edge, as Petra is haunted by her past.
8Season 4, Episode 7: Chapter Seventy-One
Jane takes off ona big step in her career, which is going on her first book tour. Everything is perfectly planned. Jane and her company Xo are almost on their way when Alba decides to go with them for extra fun. In true drama fashion, the trip doesn’t go as smoothly as expected when they get to their first stop.
Back home, Rafael and Rogelio try their best to look after Jane’s son, Mateo. Nothing about caring for a child screams ease, but the fruitful journey successfully brings the two adults together.
7Season 5, Episode 17: Chapter Ninety-Eight
The characters are busy fighting for their dreams; Jane to have her book published and Petra and Rafael to have a better working relationship. However, it isn’t as easy as one would hope. There are always roadblocks, and what they do to face the roadblocks decides whether they succeed or fail.
Traumatic and difficult experiences call for specific methods for one to cope. Jane then decides to choose a tool that is said to relieve both physical and psychological burdens. She gets Rafael and Rogelio on it as well. Friendships do bring all kinds of new worlds.
6Season 1, Episode 13: Chapter Thirteen
Jane’s pregnancy journey has reached the stage where they can find out about the baby’s sex. Expecting that information for a surprise, Jane gets another surprise. Both she and the baby have medical issues that could make her miss her long-awaited graduation. This mother-child pair is not the only one with surprises, as Xo knows her mother Alba is hiding something but won’t say a word to her.
Sometimes the truth is as terrifying as a secret. The characters face obstacles, whether in their truth or their secret. Although emotional, the episode still carries funny bits that liven up the atmosphere.
