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The Best Episodes of Overlord

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

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In the year 2138, virtual reality gaming is booming. Yggdrasil, a popular online game is quietly shut down one day. However, one player named Momonga decides to not log out. Momonga is then transformed into

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    Overlord Season 4 Episode 13 - The Witch of the Falling Kingdom
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #1 - The Witch of the Falling Kingdom

    S4:E13

    Princess Renner decides to stay with her father and struggle against the Sorcerer King until the very end. Climb follows the orders of the princess and sneaks out of the royal palace only to be surprised at what he greets him when he returns.

    Director:Kyosuke Takada
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Overlord Season 3 Episode 8 - A Handful of Hope
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #2 - A Handful of Hope

    S3:E8

    The worker group Foresight is teleported to the fighting arena in the sixth floor to challenge the great Ains Ooal Gown. Ains tries to restrain his smoldering fury as he disposes the last of the filthy thieves that dare trample into his treasured Nazarick.

    Director:Kazuaki Terasawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Overlord Season 4 Episode 11 - Well-prepared Traps
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Well-prepared Traps

    S4:E11

    To gain more information, Ains and Albedo use themselves as bait as they approach the royal capital. Azuth comes to defend the capital and quickly separates the two. While the two of them exchange blows in the air, a mysterious figure comes to visit Ains

    Director:Ryuta Kawahara
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Overlord Season 4 Episode 10 - The Last King
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    #4 - The Last King

    S4:E10

    Ains and his army marches towards the royal capital to finally annihilate the Re-Estize Kingdom. Various forces prepare themselves for the coming onslaught. Before the last battle, Zanac rides alone to meet with Ains for a peaceful discussion.

    Director:Ryuta Kawahara
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Overlord Season 4 Episode 12 - Invasion of the Royal Capital
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Invasion of the Royal Capital

    S4:E12

    Everyone in the Re-Estize Kingdom makes their final preparations as the Sorcerer Kingdom's army invades the royal capital. Some try to escape and some just wait to die. But there are a few among them who wish to fight until the very end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Overlord Season 1 Episode 9 - The Dark Warrior
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #6 - The Dark Warrior

    S1:E9

    Momonga and Narberal begin their respective battles against Clementine and Khajit. Momonga takes this chance to learn about the mechanics of fighting in this world, but in the end, he must show Clementine the consequences of offending him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Overlord Season 4 Episode 7 - Frost Dragon Lord
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Frost Dragon Lord

    S4:E7

    The Clan Lord discovers that Ains and his group are approaching the royal capital and asks the frost dragons for help. The Dragon Lord sends his son to intercept the party, while Ains decides to split up the group to confront the Quagoa and frost dragons.

    Director:Kyosuke Takada
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Overlord Season 1 Episode 13 - Player VS Non Player Character
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Player VS Non Player Character

    S1:E13

    Momonga reminds Shalltear that he is the master of Nazarick and that his name carries the weight of all the supreme beings of Ains Ooal Gown. After the battle comes to a close, Momonga quickly takes action to strengthen the defenses of Nazarick.

    Director:Kunio Wakabayashi
    Writer:Yukie Sugawara

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  9. Overlord Season 3 Episode 1 - A Ruler’s Melancholy
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #9 - A Ruler’s Melancholy

    S3:E1

    With the events of Re-Estize Kingdom and the Lizard Men behind them, the loyal servants of Nazarick return to their daily routines. Ains, however, is worried about the work/life balance of his NPCs. They work day in and day out without rest…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Overlord Season 3 Episode 9 - War of Words
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #10 - War of Words

    S3:E9

    Ainz sends Aura and Mare to the Empire with a message. Come and apologize or watch as your country burn to the ground. With no other option, Emperor Jircniv heads toward Nazarick with the head of a noble in tow. Though, things are not as they seem.

    Director:Akiko Nakano
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Overlord Season 3 Episode 12 - Massacre
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Massacre

    S3:E12

    The war is finally starting. The Empire plans to use this chance to see the depths of the Sorcerer King’s strength and the Kingdom is confident that they have fully prepared themselves for this war. Gazef stands ready. Now, let the despair begin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Overlord Season 4 Episode 4 - The Ruler of Conspiracy
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #12 - The Ruler of Conspiracy

    S4:E4

    While Albedo and the others make their moves toward world domination, Ains has his own little plan. He wants to cultivate true adventurers to explore the unknown, like the players in Yggdrasil. His recruitment efforts bring him to the Baharuth Empire...

    Director:Masaki Matsumura
    Writer:Yukie Sugawara

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  13. Overlord Season 1 Episode 11 - Confusion and Understanding
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Confusion and Understanding

    S1:E11

    Momonga does damage control at the guild while he assesses the reason for Shalltear’s revolt. Coming to the conclusion that she is under an incurable status effect, Momonga goes to the treasury to retrieve some of the powerful weapons of Nazarick.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Overlord Season 4 Episode 2 - Re-Estize Kingdom
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Re-Estize Kingdom

    S4:E2

    Albedo personally makes her way to Re-Estize Kingdom as an envoy of the Sorcerer Kingdom. Meanwhile, the people of Re-Estize continue to do what they can to recover from the recent war and prepare for the future. Though not everyone has peace in mind.

    Director:Yasumi Mikamoto
    Writer:Yukie Sugawara

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  15. Overlord Season 4 Episode 5 - In Pursuit of the Land of Dwarves
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #15 - In Pursuit of the Land of Dwarves

    S4:E5

    After his visit to the Empire, Ains decides to go and create a friendly relationship with the Dwarf Kingdom. Sadly, he only finds an empty city when he gets there. Deep within the tunnels, he meets a dwarf named Gondo who tells him happened.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Overlord Season 4 Episode 8 - An Unexpected Move
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #16 - An Unexpected Move

    S4:E8

    While various things are happening in the neighboring countries, Philip continues to wallow in failure within the Re-Estize Kingdom. After meeting with some nobles from his new faction and he suddenly comes up with a brilliant idea...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Overlord Season 4 Episode 9 - Countdown to Extinction
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Countdown to Extinction

    S4:E9

    The Sorcerer Kingdom declares war against the Re-Estize Kingdom and gives them exactly one month to prepare. Ains plans to show the world what happens to the enemies of Ains Ooal Gown. However, a few in Nazarick consider this massacre excessive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Overlord Season 3 Episode 4 - Giant of the East, Demon Snake of the West
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Giant of the East, Demon Snake of the West

    S3:E4

    Ains decides to go and see the Giant of the East and Demon Snake of the West himself. If they are similar to Hamusuke, they may have some worth as experimental subjects. They may also be useful in testing Lupisregina’s capabilities with the village.

    Director:Akiko Nakano
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Overlord Season 3 Episode 7 - Butterfly Entangled in a Spider’s Web
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Butterfly Entangled in a Spider’s Web

    S3:E7

    The foolish workers that have entered the Tomb of Nazarick greatly anger Ains Ooal Gown. Albedo and the others have already finished preparations for their welcome and Lord Ains watches on, determined that not a single one leaves his tomb alive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Overlord Season 3 Episode 13 - Player vs Player
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Player vs Player

    S3:E13

    Gazef challenges Ains to a duel that is impossible to win and Ains decides to accept. The battle will soon come to an end and the fate of E-Rantel will be decided. Even amongst the bloodshed, Gazef and Ains both hold the other in deep respect.

    Director:Kazuaki Terasawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Overlord Season 4 Episode 6 - The Impending Crisis
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #21 - The Impending Crisis

    S4:E6

    Ains decides to lend a hand to the dwarves fighting against the Quagoa, but not for free. He wants to gather Gondo and the other runesmiths for the Sorcerer Kingdom. At the same time, Ains happens to find the perfect chance to teach Shalltear a thing or two.

    Director:Norikazu Ishigooka
    Writer:Yukie Sugawara

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  22. Overlord Season 1 Episode 4 - Ruler of Death
    8.0/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Ruler of Death

    S1:E4

    Momonga finds that the attackers of Carne Village were Slane Theocracy soldiers dressed as people from the Baharuth Empire. As the attack to lure and eliminate Gazef Stronoff continues, Momonga takes this chance to continue his tests…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Overlord Season 1 Episode 6 - Journey
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Journey

    S1:E6

    While Momonga has some doubts, he accepts Nphirea Balear’s request under the condition that the members of the Swords of Darkness join them. Though her urge to kill keeps distracting her, Clementine continues to slowly find her way to Nphirea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Overlord Season 1 Episode 8 - Twin Swords of Slashing Death
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Twin Swords of Slashing Death

    S1:E8

    After Momonga registers Hamusuke with the guild, he goes to Nphirea’s home to find that his client has been kidnapped. The zombified remains of the Swords of Darkness litter the storage room. And there, Momonga finds the tortured body of Ninya.

    Director:Kunio Wakabayashi
    Writer:Yukie Sugawara

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  25. Overlord Season 3 Episode 3 - Enri’s Upheaval and Hectic Days
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Enri’s Upheaval and Hectic Days

    S3:E3

    Enri meets Agu, who tells everyone that the Giant of the East and Demon Snake of the West are gathering forces to fight the master of the Monument of Ruin. Enri and the others take action, but little does she know how crazy the day will become…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Witch of the Falling Kingdom" is the best rated episode of "Overlord". It scored 8.9/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Kyosuke Takada and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/27/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Handful of Hope".