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The Best Episodes of Devil May Cry

Every episode of Devil May Cry ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Devil May Cry!

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In this epic battle of good vs. evil, the lines are blurry as hell. But a devilishly handsome demon hunter could be the world's best hope for salvation.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Devil May Cry Season 1 Episode 6 - The First Circle
    9.1/10(5253 votes)

    #1 - The First Circle

    S1:E6

    A revealing trip down the rabbit hole yields a haunting tale of two childhoods — parallel stories with intertwining fates.

    Directors:Hong Jee Young, Mathieu Corbin
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Devil May Cry Season 2 Episode 8 - Vexilla Regis Prodeunt Inferni
    9.0/10(1637 votes)

    #2 - Vexilla Regis Prodeunt Inferni

    S2:E8

    Siblings choose sides as a rift ripped open between realms ushers in the ultimate showdown where vengeance, power, fate and loyalty collide.

    Director:Park So Young
    Writers:Alex Larsen, Adi Shankar

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  3. Devil May Cry Season 2 Episode 3 - The Panther, the Lion, the Wolf
    8.9/10(1607 votes)

    #3 - The Panther, the Lion, the Wolf

    S2:E3

    As Dante and Vergil hurtle toward a fateful clash in the present, memories from the past uncover old wounds — and the family tragedy that tore them apart.

    Director:Han Seung Woo
    Writer:Alex Larsen

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  4. Devil May Cry Season 2 Episode 4 - A Pit of Serpents
    8.7/10(1543 votes)

    #4 - A Pit of Serpents

    S2:E4

    As Vergil battles a foe bent on bringing back chaos, a wounded Dante asks for Lady's help. A bold plan comes together on the eve of a rare eclipse.

    Director:Han Seung Woo
    Writers:Alex Larsen, Adi Shankar, Keely MacDonald

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  5. Devil May Cry Season 2 Episode 5 - The Garden of Deadly Sins
    8.7/10(1447 votes)

    #5 - The Garden of Deadly Sins

    S2:E5

    Dante and Lady visit a professor with mysterious powers to keep Arius away from the Arcana — and prevent the return of Argosax himself.

    Director:Park So Young
    Writer:Alex Larsen

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  6. Devil May Cry Season 2 Episode 7 - Into the City of Woe
    8.5/10(1336 votes)

    #6 - Into the City of Woe

    S2:E7

    Chaos reigns on Earth in the wake of a fiery resurrection as an oracle shows Vergil the truth. To save the world, Dante and Lady must divide and conquer.

    Director:Han Seung Woo
    Writers:Alex Larsen, Adi Shankar, Shakira Pressley

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  7. Devil May Cry Season 1 Episode 8 - A River of Blood and Fire
    8.2/10(3772 votes)

    #7 - A River of Blood and Fire

    S1:E8

    Dante and Mary face impossible choices — and an enemy more powerful than the world has ever seen. In the aftermath, Baines puts a bold plan into motion.

    Director:Park So Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Devil May Cry Season 2 Episode 1 - The Fallen
    8.2/10(1896 votes)

    #8 - The Fallen

    S2:E1

    With Dante in a deep freeze, war erupts in the demon world. Lady combs Mundus' lair for an ancient weapon. An invitation reaches Vergil from Earth.

    Director:Han Seung Woo
    Writers:Alex Larsen, Adi Shankar

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  9. Devil May Cry Season 2 Episode 6 - Purgatorio
    8.2/10(1307 votes)

    #9 - Purgatorio

    S2:E6

    A flashback sheds light on Baines' and Lady's first meeting. With Vergil in another dimension, Dante's forced to see things from a different perspective.

    Director:Park So Young
    Writers:Alex Larsen, Adi Shankar, Keely MacDonald

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  10. Devil May Cry Season 1 Episode 2 - Our Lady of Sorrows
    8.1/10(3253 votes)

    #10 - Our Lady of Sorrows

    S1:E2

    In Washington, DARKCOM gathers a group of mercenaries and offers a bounty to bring in Dante — and the family heirloom that hangs around his neck.

    Director:Han Seung Woo
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Devil May Cry Season 1 Episode 7 - At the Gates of Paradise
    8.1/10(2945 votes)

    #11 - At the Gates of Paradise

    S1:E7

    The stage is set for the ultimate showdown as the Rabbit and his army lie in wait for Dante to arrive. But there's more than one hero ready to fight.

    Director:Han Seung Woo
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Devil May Cry Season 1 Episode 3 - The Deep and Savage Way
    8.0/10(3068 votes)

    #12 - The Deep and Savage Way

    S1:E3

    A flashback sheds light on Mary's past. In the present, a convoy with precious cargo hits a roadblock as the White Rabbit creeps closer to his prey.

    Director:Park So Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Devil May Cry Season 1 Episode 5 - Descent
    8.0/10(2989 votes)

    #13 - Descent

    S1:E5

    Grim discoveries complicate Mary's mission. An exhilarating free fall fuels an epic transformation, forcing Dante to confront his demon side.

    Director:Park So Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Devil May Cry Season 2 Episode 2 - Shades
    8.0/10(1419 votes)

    #14 - Shades

    S2:E2

    Arius sends Dante into action with a plan to pit twin against twin. But Dante's thaw from his cold cryo-nightmare stirs dark and troubling visions.

    Director:Park So Young
    Writers:Alex Larsen, Adi Shankar

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  15. Devil May Cry Season 1 Episode 4 - All Hope Abandon
    7.8/10(2981 votes)

    #15 - All Hope Abandon

    S1:E4

    The amulet's signal leads DARKCOM to a run-down apartment building. But is it really the Rabbit's lair... or a trap? Dante learns his true origins.

    Director:Han Seung Woo
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Devil May Cry Season 1 Episode 1 - Inferno
    7.7/10(3614 votes)

    #16 - Inferno

    S1:E1

    A violent heist at a Vatican City museum sparks chaos, pulling unsuspecting demon hunter Dante into a sinister plot to forge a rift between worlds.

    Director:Kim Sun Min
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The First Circle" is the best rated episode of "Devil May Cry". It scored 9.1/10 based on 5253 votes. Directed by Hong Jee Young, Mathieu Corbin and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/3/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Vexilla Regis Prodeunt Inferni".