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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Fate/Zero Season 1 Episode 10 - Rin's Big Adventure
    7.4/10(555 votes)

    #1 - Rin's Big Adventure

    S1:E10

    The mystery of the mass kidnappings in Fuyuki remains unsolved, with more kids disappearing daily. When Tohsaka Rin can't get in touch with her friend Kotone, she braves the darkness and enters the city on her own to search for her. That's when she spots a strange man leading two kids around and decides to follow him...

    Director:Atsushi Ogasawara
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  2. Fate/Zero Season 1 Episode 1 - The Summoning of Heroes
    7.5/10(732 votes)

    #2 - The Summoning of Heroes

    S1:E1

    Seeking the power of the Holy Grail, something that can make miracles occur, seven different mages summon seven Heroes, and fight until the last man remains--a battle of epic proportions, the Holy Grail War. In preparation for the war, various participants are chosen from all over the globe. Eight years ago in Einzbern Castle in Germany, a girl named Illyasviel is born. Her father, Kiritsugu Emiya, embraces her knowing he will be part of the battle, as well.

    Director:Ei Aoki
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  3. Fate/Zero Season 1 Episode 3 - Fuyuki City
    7.5/10(593 votes)

    #3 - Fuyuki City

    S1:E3

    All the servants have been summoned and now it is a game of spy vs spy. Who will be the first to take the initiative in Fuyuki City?

    Director:Kei Tsunematsu
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  4. Fate/Zero Season 1 Episode 6 - A Night of Schemes
    7.5/10(557 votes)

    #4 - A Night of Schemes

    S1:E6

    A car screams down the moonlit streets of Fuyuki City, with a very happy-go-lucky Irisviel behind the wheel and a slightly unnerved Saber sitting next to her. The evening takes a bad turn when a mysterious shadow darts in front of them. The person claims to be Saber's loyal retainer, yet Saber has no memory of them...

    Director:Takuya Nonaka
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  5. Fate/Zero Season 1 Episode 2 - The Fake First Shot
    7.7/10(632 votes)

    #5 - The Fake First Shot

    S1:E2

    Kiritsugu and his daughter Illyasviel stroll through the Einzbern woods. As Saber watches the happy parent and child, she ponders why Kiritsugu has not spoken to her since she was summoned. And in Fuyuki City, the battle ground where the Holy Grail War will be fought, the seventh and final hero is summoned.

    Director:Kei Tsunematsu
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  6. Fate/Zero Season 1 Episode 9 - Master and Servant
    7.7/10(548 votes)

    #6 - Master and Servant

    S1:E9

    Kiritsugu and company are wrapping up after the assault on their castle, and the Einzbern Master decides to ignore Saber's desire to pursue Caster, instead leaving on his own to finish off Kayneth. But Kayneth, after being saved by Lancer, has awakened to find himself bandaged and strapped to a bed. Sola-Ui explains the hopelessness of his current situation, and offers a shocking proposal...

    Director:Takashi Suhara
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  7. Fate/Zero Season 1 Episode 12 - The Grail Beckons
    7.7/10(545 votes)

    #7 - The Grail Beckons

    S1:E12

    Hidden in a Fuyuki hotel, Kiritsugu tries plan his next move, but is still at a loss trying to understand Kirei's motives. Elsewhere, Iry and Saber have moved to a new hideout, a traditional Japanese manor. But while Iry seems excited about their new location, Saber senses something is amiss...

    Director:Ato Nonaka
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  8. Fate/Zero Season 1 Episode 13 - The Forbidden Feast of Madness
    7.9/10(538 votes)

    #8 - The Forbidden Feast of Madness

    S1:E13

    Rider and Waver make a trip into town, and stop in a bookstore along the way. There, Waver reads a biography on Rider's life and learns why he aimed to conquer the far east. Meanwhile, Caster and Ryuunosuke return to their destroyed base. A conversation with his Master leads Caster to an epiphany, and with insanity in his heart, the mad magician begins casting a certain spell...

    Director:Akihiko Uda
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  9. Fate/Zero Season 2 Episode 7 - The Assassin Returns
    7.9/10(549 votes)

    #9 - The Assassin Returns

    S2:E7

    Irisviel time is running out and Kiritsugu is doing what he can to make her comfortable. But the game continues and he leaves to eliminate his next target. A surprise attack against his hideout leaves him a man down and heart broken.

    Director:Ato Nonaka
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  10. Fate/Zero Season 1 Episode 7 - Dark Forest
    8.0/10(553 votes)

    #10 - Dark Forest

    S1:E7

    The rules of the game have changed and the Masters have a chance to earn an extra command spell. All they have to do is find Castor and kill him.

    Director:Takuya Nonaka
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  11. Fate/Zero Season 1 Episode 4 - Spearhead
    8.1/10(622 votes)

    #11 - Spearhead

    S1:E4

    As Saber and Lancer continue their battle, Kiri and Maiya continue the search for Lancer’s master. What they discover is shocking…

    Director:Takashi Suhara
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  12. Fate/Zero Season 2 Episode 9 - All the Evil in the World
    8.1/10(528 votes)

    #12 - All the Evil in the World

    S2:E9

    The end of the battle is drawing near and relationships between Masters and Servants are changing. Many players have dropped off the field, and a very special one is next to go.

    Director:Takuya Nonaka
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  13. Fate/Zero Season 2 Episode 8 - Knight on a Two-Wheeled Steed
    8.3/10(553 votes)

    #13 - Knight on a Two-Wheeled Steed

    S2:E8

    Saber is hot on the trail of Rider, much to his delight. Meanwhile, Kiritsugu sets off on a different lead. The new player, Matou Kariya, watches in the background as his play unfolds perfectly.

    Director:Akihiko Uda
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  14. Fate/Zero Season 2 Episode 1 - Bloody Battle on the Mion River
    8.4/10(628 votes)

    #14 - Bloody Battle on the Mion River

    S2:E1

    The battle against Caster continues as the Heroes have no way of stopping him. Toki is trying to appeal to Archer to use his Noble Phantasm to obliterate the monster. Kiri meanwhile, is planning to destroy the source of the monsters powers.

    Director:Kei Tsunematsu
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  15. Fate/Zero Season 1 Episode 8 - The Mage-Slayer
    8.5/10(603 votes)

    #15 - The Mage-Slayer

    S1:E8

    Battle rages throughout Einzbern Castle: Kayneth's magical mercury sphere versus Kiritsugu's formidable gun arsenal, Saber and Lancer join forces against Caster in the forest, and Irisviel detects a new enemy as she and Maiya make their escape.

    Directors:Kei Tsunematsu, Ei Aoki, Takuya Nonaka
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  16. Fate/Zero Season 2 Episode 4 - The Eighth Contract
    8.5/10(587 votes)

    #16 - The Eighth Contract

    S2:E4

    With rules being broken and new players entering the tournament, the remaining Heroes and Masters are entering a new phase of the tournament. What Tokiomi does next will affect everyone.

    Director:Takuya Nonaka
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  17. Fate/Zero Season 1 Episode 5 - A Wicked Beast's Roar
    8.6/10(638 votes)

    #17 - A Wicked Beast's Roar

    S1:E5

    Rider suddenly appears just the battle with Lancer reaches its climax, much to Saber's consternation. Undeterred, Rider calls out to the many people observing the fight from within the shadows...but it seems he's not the only heroic spirit drawn in by the battle.

    Director:Tomonori Sudo
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  18. Fate/Zero Season 2 Episode 5 - Distant Memories
    8.7/10(671 votes)

    #18 - Distant Memories

    S2:E5

    As a child, Kiritsugu lived on a small island with his father Nori. Nori's magical work with flowers has captured the attention of a local girl.

    Director:Takashi Suhara
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  19. Fate/Zero Season 2 Episode 2 - Golden Light
    8.8/10(660 votes)

    #19 - Golden Light

    S2:E2

    Rider is shifting Caster into his Reality Marble to buy some time. He asks the other Heroes to come up with a plan to finish Caster off. A phone call from Kiritsugu gives them a fighting chance, but it comes down to Lancer making a difficult choice.

    Director:Takahiro Miura
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  20. Fate/Zero Season 2 Episode 12 - Fate/Zero
    8.8/10(885 votes)

    #20 - Fate/Zero

    S2:E12

    As commanded by Kiritsugu, Saber unleashes her Noble Phantasm on the Holy Grail, with a completely unexpected result. Who will end up winning the war?

    Directors:Kei Tsunematsu, Ei Aoki, Ato Nonaka
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  21. Fate/Zero Season 1 Episode 11 - Discussing the Grail
    8.9/10(796 votes)

    #21 - Discussing the Grail

    S1:E11

    Rider, Saber, and Archer sit down for a drink and discuss what makes a King. The talk turns to violence when Assassin interrupts…

    Director:Dai Fukuyama
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  22. Fate/Zero Season 2 Episode 6 - Where Justice Dwells
    9.2/10(841 votes)

    #22 - Where Justice Dwells

    S2:E6

    Natalia has raised Kiritsugu since rescuing him from the island. He has followed her in every step in becoming an assassin. Over the years their relationship has grown to the point of mother and child, so what Kiritsugu does next is…

    Director:Takahiro Miura
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  23. Fate/Zero Season 2 Episode 10 - The Ocean at the End of the World
    9.2/10(777 votes)

    #23 - The Ocean at the End of the World

    S2:E10

    Saber vs. Berserker, Archer vs. Rider, another hero will fall and a secret will be revealed.

    Director:Kei Tsunematsu
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  24. Fate/Zero Season 2 Episode 11 - The Final Command Spell
    9.4/10(906 votes)

    #24 - The Final Command Spell

    S2:E11

    Two heroes, two masters, one grail; a winner will be decided.

    Director:Ei Aoki
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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  25. Fate/Zero Season 2 Episode 3 - The End of Honor
    9.5/10(985 votes)

    #25 - The End of Honor

    S2:E3

    With all the Heroes exhausted from their win against Caster, Saber has challenged Lancer to a final battle. A battle fought with honor and respect between two Knights. Kiri doesn’t care for honor or respect, he will win by any means necessary and tonight he shows how far he will go.

    Director:Takashi Suhara
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Rin's Big Adventure" is the worst rated episode of "Fate/Zero". It scored 7.4/10 based on 555 votes. Directed by Atsushi Ogasawara and written by Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima, it aired on 12/4/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Summoning of Heroes".