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When Kiyotaka enters an elite government-sponsored high school, he finds out just how merit-based this education system is.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 7 - Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
    6.4/10(790 votes)

    #1 - Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.

    S1:E7

    Even during summer vacation, lone wolf Horikita would rather remain locked in her room studying than interacting with others. One day, Ayanokouji invites her to visit the pool with some of the others.

    Director:Yoshinari Suzuki
    Writer:Aoi Akashiro

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  2. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 2 - There are two main human sins from which all the others derive: impatience and indolence.
    6.9/10(724 votes)

    #2 - There are two main human sins from which all the others derive: impatience and indolence.

    S2:E2

    With Day 1 of the "thinking" test over, Ayanokoji is talking to Hirata and the others about a way to break out of the stalemate when he receives a message on his phone from an irritated Horikita. Meanwhile, noticing something strange about Karuizawa's behavior, he seeks information from Horikita, but...

    Director:Kentaro Iino
    Writer:Hayato Kazano

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  3. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 4 - We should not be upset that others hide the truth from us, when we hide it so often from ourselves.
    7.0/10(767 votes)

    #3 - We should not be upset that others hide the truth from us, when we hide it so often from ourselves.

    S1:E4

    Classrooms analyze their and others test results. Points distribution is late. Three students from 1-C reported Sudo for attacking them.

    Director:Yohei Fukui
    Writer:Aoi Akashiro

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  4. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 10 - Every man has in himself the most dangerous traitor of all.
    7.1/10(729 votes)

    #4 - Every man has in himself the most dangerous traitor of all.

    S1:E10

    Class D has achieved a degree of unity in facing the special test, so Ayanokouji and Horikita head out to see how the other classes are getting along. Class B is working together to make a comfortable life for themselves, while Class A remains secretive.

    Director:Yohei Fukui
    Writer:Ohine Ezaki

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  5. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 8 - Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.
    7.2/10(730 votes)

    #5 - Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.

    S1:E8

    All students go to the cruise. Chabashira informs Kiyotaka that somebody requested his expulsion. If he don't help others to promote to A class she will use first opportunity to expel him.

    Director:Yusuke Kamata
    Writer:Ohine Ezaki

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  6. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 1 - Remember to keep a clear head in difficult times.
    7.2/10(740 votes)

    #6 - Remember to keep a clear head in difficult times.

    S2:E1

    With the island test over, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka and the others are enjoying their summer vacation on a luxury liner. Suddenly, they're interrupted by a new special test. Ayanokoji is called into the same room as Karuizawa Kei and others, where they learn that this test isn't strictly along class lines...

    Directors:Masaru Kanamori, Song Hyeon-dae
    Writer:Hayato Kazano

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  7. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 4 - The material has to be created.
    7.2/10(662 votes)

    #7 - The material has to be created.

    S2:E4

    At the start of the second term, preparations for the sports festival begin. The students are nervous about the fact that performance in the events will affect their written tests, and even more pressure is added by the unique team breakdowns and freedom given to the students to decide who takes part in what event.

    Director:Yusuke Kamata
    Writer:Hayato Kazano

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  8. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 5 - Every failure is a step to success.
    7.2/10(670 votes)

    #8 - Every failure is a step to success.

    S2:E5

    Ayanokoji brings Kushida, whom he suspects of being a traitor, to observe the other classes alongside Horikita. When the day of the festival arrives, Team Red pulls into the lead with great performances by Horikita and Sudo, but Ayanokoji merely watches with disinterest...

    Directors:Hideki Takayama, Taro Kubo
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  9. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 1 - What is evil? Whatever springs from weakness.
    7.3/10(911 votes)

    #9 - What is evil? Whatever springs from weakness.

    S1:E1

    Melancholy, unmotivated Kiyotaka Ayanokouji attends his first day at Tokyo Metropoiltan Advanced Nurturing High School, a government-established institution for training a generation of Japan's best and brightest. In this school, it is said, everything is decided based on merit, which includes the generous monthly "point" allowance students can spend at local shops. As Ayanokouji begins navigating this system, he also nurtures curious relationships with aloof fellow outsider Suzune Horikita and the terminally gregarious Kikyou Kushida.

    Director:Yuu Kinome
    Writer:Aoi Akashiro

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  10. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 2 - It takes a great talent and skill to conceal one's talent and skill.
    7.3/10(810 votes)

    #10 - It takes a great talent and skill to conceal one's talent and skill.

    S1:E2

    1-D learn more about point system. They need to change their habits if they want to score some. But few students don't want to change even if they are facing expulsion.

    Director:Yoshinari Suzuki
    Writer:Hayato Kazano

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  11. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 5 - Hell is other people.
    7.3/10(759 votes)

    #11 - Hell is other people.

    S1:E5

    Kiyotaka and Kushida go with Sakura to he mall where Sakura will try to repair her camera. After that Kiyotaka talk to Sakura about Sado's situation and should she talk about what she saw.

    Director:Yoshifumi Sasahara
    Writer:Hayato Kazano

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  12. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 9 - Man is condemned to be free.
    7.3/10(722 votes)

    #12 - Man is condemned to be free.

    S1:E9

    As part of a special test, the school has brought the students to an uninhabited tropical island where they must now live for a week. Their performance on the test can have an enormous impact on the point standings of the four classes.

    Director:Yoshihide Yuuzumi
    Writer:Hayato Kazano

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  13. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 1 - The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice.
    7.4/10(633 votes)

    #13 - The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice.

    S3:E1

    Ayanokoji's class embarks on their first trial as the ascended Class C, the mixed training camp.

    Director:Masaru Kanamori
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  14. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 3 - Man never forgets what he wants to forget.
    7.4/10(516 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 2 - Man is wolf to man.
    7.5/10(542 votes)

    #15 - Man is wolf to man.

    S3:E2

    Yukimura injures his leg while the group is training for the upcoming tests. He later devises a plan for how the group should handle the marathon and then the day of the four tests arrives.

    Director:Tatsu Yamamoto
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  16. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 4 - To work you have the right, but not to the fruits thereof.
    7.5/10(482 votes)

    #16 - 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:Kyōko Katsuya

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  17. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 7 - To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection.
    7.6/10(656 votes)

    #17 - To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection.

    S2:E7

    Class D prepares to face their next major challenge, a test called "Paper Shuffle" where the price of failure is expulsion.

    Director:Yasunori Goto
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  18. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 6 - It is better to receive an injury than to inflict one.
    7.6/10(480 votes)

    #18 - It is better to receive an injury than to inflict one.

    S3:E6

    Everyone in Class C has passed their year-end exam. While relief flows through the classroom, Chabashira announces a special exam. It will be a class vote to choose three people worthy of praise and three worthy of censure.

    Director:Takuma Suzuki
    Writer:Kyōko Katsuya

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  19. 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(772 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. 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.
    7.8/10(832 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 11 - What people commonly call fate is mostly their own stupidity.
    7.8/10(767 votes)

    #21 - What people commonly call fate is mostly their own stupidity.

    S1:E11

    With the panty thief incident already eroding Class D's trust, Horikita finds her leader key card stolen. While they try to figure out who did it, the base camp is thrown into chaos with a new incident of arson.

    Director:Takahiro Majima
    Writer:Hayato Kazano

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  22. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 9 - Extreme justice is extreme injustice.
    7.8/10(482 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 12 - Change your desires rather than the order of the world.
    7.8/10(474 votes)

    #23 - 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:Kyōko Katsuya

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  24. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 3 - The greatest souls are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.
    8.0/10(775 votes)

    #24 - The greatest souls are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.

    S2:E3

    Karuizawa is pushed to her breaking point by the girls of Class C. Ayanokoji watches impassively, but Yukimura flies to her aid, unable to bear it. Noticing Karuizawa's abnormal levels of fear, Ayanokoji seems to get an idea...

    Director:Takahiro Tanaka
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  25. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 5 - Fortune favors the bold.
    8.0/10(551 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred." is the worst rated episode of "Classroom of the Elite". It scored 6.4/10 based on 790 votes. Directed by Yoshinari Suzuki and written by Aoi Akashiro, it aired on 8/23/2017. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "There are two main human sins from which all the others derive: impatience and indolence.".