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The Best Episodes of Classroom of the Elite

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

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Kiyotaka Ayanokouji enrolls at the prestigious Tokyo Koudo Ikusei Academy, but is assigned to Class 1-D, where students with behavioral problems are housed. The school awards points equivalent to 100,000 yen per month and allows

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 2 - Contract and Payment
    10.0/10(1512 votes)

    #1 - Contract and Payment

    S4:E2

    Ayanokoji and Horikita's quest for a partner for Sudo brings them to a first-year with unusual demands.

    Director:Yuu Kinome
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  2. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 3 - Determination of a Leader
    10.0/10(1509 votes)

    #2 - Determination of a Leader

    S4:E3

    Class 2-D continues its negotiations with Class 1-D as the state of the field becomes more clear.

    Director:Mako Shiina
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  3. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 1 - Assassin From the White Room
    9.0/10(1653 votes)

    #3 - Assassin From the White Room

    S4:E1

    Ayanokoji's second year begins with a new threat from the White Room and a new special test.

    Director:Yuu Kinome
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  4. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 4 - To Whom the Blade Turns
    9.0/10(2430 votes)

    #4 - To Whom the Blade Turns

    S4:E4

    Negotiations with Hosen come to a head with little time left before the end of the special test.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  5. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 12 - Force without wisdom falls of its own weight.
    8.8/10(3507 votes)

    #5 - Force without wisdom falls of its own weight.

    S2:E12

    Ayanokoji makes his final decision on how to deal with Ryuen and the Class C threat.

    Directors:Yusuke Kamata, Masaru Kanamori, Shinichiro Kimura, Kanae Komoda, Masaki Kitamura
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  6. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 3 - Man never forgets what he wants to forget.
    8.3/10(945 votes)

    #6 - Man never forgets what he wants to forget.

    S3:E3

    While Class C are discussing Karuizawa and Hirata's break up Yamauchi is approached by Sakayanagi from Class A. Horikita warns that it's a trap, but Yamauchi pays it no heed. Meanwhile, Horikita tells Ayanokoji that rumors are swirling around Ichinose.

    Director:Yuki Nagasawa
    Writer:Ukyo Kodachi

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  7. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 8 - Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
    8.2/10(1475 votes)

    #7 - Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

    S3:E8

    After conversing with her brother Manabu, Horikita offers Yamauchi name as the one who should be expelled. Not only has he made few contributions to the class, but he also worked with Sakayanagi in Class A to expel Ayanokoji.

    Director:Takuma Suzuki
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  8. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 13 - Love is the best teacher.
    8.2/10(1178 votes)

    #8 - Love is the best teacher.

    S3:E13

    It's spring break. Shiina calls Ayanokoji to discuss books. Meanwhile, Class B's Kanzaki appears before Ryuen, who is having a secret meeting with Hashimoto. Although the class was defeated, Kanzaki faces Ryuen without hesitation.

    Director:Hiroyuki Hashimoto
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  9. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 12 - Genius lives only one story above madness.
    8.1/10(2449 votes)

    #9 - Genius lives only one story above madness.

    S1:E12

    Survival test is coming to the end. Things don't look well for 1-D. Key card is stolen. And now Suzune is forced to withdraw due to her sickness. Kiyotaka will try to turn things around.

    Directors:Yoshinari Suzuki, Atsuko Tonomizu, Yoshihide Yuuzumi
    Writer:Aoi Akashiro

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  10. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 13 - The worst enemy you can meet will always be yourself.
    8.1/10(1160 votes)

    #10 - The worst enemy you can meet will always be yourself.

    S2:E13

    The aftermath of the gymnasium incident plays out as Christmas brings romance to the school.

    Director:Hiroyuki Hashimoto
    Writer:Hayato Kazano

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  11. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 11 - A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave.
    8.0/10(1295 votes)

    #11 - A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave.

    S2:E11

    Karuizawa, whose cooperative relationship with Ayakoji has ended abruptly, cannot hide her embarrassment at the complete loss of contact with him. As Class D discusses their plans for the future, Ryuen and the other members of Class C appear overbearing.

    Directors:Takahiro Tanaka, Ippei Ichii, Masaru Kanamori
    Writer:Hayato Kazano

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  12. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 4 - To work you have the right, but not to the fruits thereof.
    8.0/10(909 votes)

    #12 - To work you have the right, but not to the fruits thereof.

    S3:E4

    It's Valentine's Day and the boys of Class C are excited about whether or not they will receive chocolates. Meanwhile, Karuizawa seems uneasy over Ayanokoji's request to meet up and while doing so an unexpected person appears...

    Director:Hideki Tonokatsu
    Writer:Kyoko Katsuya

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  13. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 5 - Fortune favors the bold.
    8.0/10(1004 votes)

    #13 - Fortune favors the bold.

    S3:E5

    Turns out the one spreading the rumors was Hashimoto, who did so at the behest of Sakayanagi. Shortly thereafter, Sakayanagi appears before Class C and she informs them she has evidence regarding the rumors about Ichinose.

    Director:Masaru Kanamori
    Writer:Ukyo Kodachi

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  14. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 9 - Extreme justice is extreme injustice.
    8.0/10(911 votes)

    #14 - Extreme justice is extreme injustice.

    S3:E9

    The class vote has seen the first student expelled from Class C. Sakayanagi meets up with Ayanokoji and they're approached by a man named Tsukishiro sent by Ayanokoji's father. Afterward Ayanokoji challenges Sakayanagi to compete on their next exam.

    Director:Haruki Nekun
    Writer:Ukyo Kodachi

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  15. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 11 - Connection
    8.0/10(994 votes)

    #15 - Connection

    S4:E11

    After hearing the watch alarm, Ayanokoji and the others discover the first students to withdraw.

    Directors:Atsuko Tonomizu, Noriyuki Nomata, Hiromi Takenouchi
    Writer:Kyoko Katsuya

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  16. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 12 - After Vengeance
    8.0/10(1984 votes)

    #16 - After Vengeance

    S4:E12

    Ayanokoji and Nanase's latest journey takes them over the mountains, where dramatic revelations are made.

    Directors:Masaru Kanamori, Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  17. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 14 - The Extraordinary Prodigy
    8.0/10(982 votes)

    #17 - The Extraordinary Prodigy

    S4:E14

    The third-years make their move to try to dominate the test's top three slots.

    Directors:Masaru Kanamori, Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  18. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 16 - For a Desired Future
    8.0/10(1810 votes)

    #18 - For a Desired Future

    S4:E16

    While Amasawa delays Horikita, Ayanokoji arrives at the I2 area where a climactic showdown awaits.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  19. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 10 - The first cause of absurd conclusions I ascribe to the want of method.
    7.8/10(941 votes)

    #19 - The first cause of absurd conclusions I ascribe to the want of method.

    S3:E10

    Class C considers various strategies for the special exam, but they all lack a decisive factor. Hirata remains disappointed in the class vote result. Ayanokoji calls out to Hirata, who acts coldly towards Mii-chan who is worried about him.

    Director:Yuki Nagasawa
    Writer:Kyoko Katsuya

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  20. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 11 - There is only one rule in love: bring happiness to those you love.
    7.8/10(1183 votes)

    #20 - There is only one rule in love: bring happiness to those you love.

    S3:E11

    As Hirata recovers and the class shows unity, it's finally Ayanokoji vs. Sakayanagi. The final special exam has begun and the first round is basketball. Class C puts up a good fight, but Sakayanagi plans to mentally shake Sudo so he will fall.

    Director:Masaru Kanamori
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  21. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 12 - Change your desires rather than the order of the world.
    7.8/10(934 votes)

    #21 - Change your desires rather than the order of the world.

    S3:E12

    The class narrowly lost to Class A in the final exam, and were demoted back to Class D. However, the students showed growth throughout the year. Horikita, in particular, having grown as leader requests to dissolve the alliance with Class B.

    Directors:Masaru Kanamori, Yuki Nagasawa
    Writer:Kyoko Katsuya

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  22. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 6 - There are two kinds of lies; one concerns an accomplished fact, the other concerns a future duty.
    7.7/10(1266 votes)

    #22 - There are two kinds of lies; one concerns an accomplished fact, the other concerns a future duty.

    S1:E6

    Sakura received some weird messages on her portal, than some pictures of herself. Kiyotaka and Suzune are trying to find evidence that would set Sudo free.

    Director:Fumio Itou
    Writer:Ohine Ezaki

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  23. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 9 - If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
    7.7/10(1178 votes)

    #23 - If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.

    S2:E9

    As the day of the Paper Shuffle draws near, the plans of the various forces in play collide.

    Directors:Takahiro Tanaka, Yohei Fukui
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  24. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 10 - People, often deceived by an illusive good, desire their own ruin.
    7.7/10(1172 votes)

    #24 - People, often deceived by an illusive good, desire their own ruin.

    S2:E10

    Ayanokoji receives a visit from outside the school, and learns more about the conditions of his stay.

    Director:Yusuke Kamata
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  25. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 3 - Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this - no dog exchanges bones with another.
    7.6/10(1364 votes)

    #25 - Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this - no dog exchanges bones with another.

    S1:E3

    Kiyotaka explains to Suzune what he did last three days before test. And why everybody get such good scores on tests. But Sudo failed tests anyway and is going to be expelled.

    Director:Yusuke Kamata
    Writer:Ohine Ezaki

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Best Episodes Summary

"Contract and Payment" is the best rated episode of "Classroom of the Elite". It scored 10/10 based on 1512 votes. Directed by Yuu Kinome and written by Kou Shigenobu, it aired on 4/1/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Determination of a Leader".