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The Best Episodes of High School of the Dead Season 1

Every episode of High School of the Dead Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of High School of the Dead Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    High School of the Dead Season 1 Episode 1 - Spring of the DEAD
    7.2/10(528 votes)

    #1 - Spring of the DEAD

    S1:E1

    A deadly virus is turning the world's population into walking corpses. While the world erupts into chaos around them, Takashi Komuro and his friends frantically search for a way to break free from the living dead.

    Director:Tetsuro Araki
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  2. High School of the Dead Season 1 Episode 2 - Escape from the DEAD
    7.3/10(460 votes)

    #2 - Escape from the DEAD

    S1:E2

    As the entire school quickly spirals into chaos, more players just into the fight, handmade weapons at the ready. New enemy traits are discovered, and the survivors realize the situation that they're really in.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  3. High School of the Dead Season 1 Episode 3 - Democracy under the DEAD
    7.1/10(432 votes)

    #3 - Democracy under the DEAD

    S1:E3

    The enemy's weak points are discovered and exploited. The human condition is put to the test, and everyone's base survival instincts kick in. Tensions rise as more people swell the ranks, and one survivor refuses to continue with the group

    Director:Yasushi Muroya
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  4. High School of the Dead Season 1 Episode 4 - Running in the DEAD
    6.6/10(423 votes)

    #4 - Running in the DEAD

    S1:E4

    Z-Day +1...In times of crisis, even the most mundane activities become a monumental task. While on their way to the rendezvous, Rei and Komuro find that there's more to fear in this new world besides the walking dead.

    Director:Tetsuo Ichimura
    Writer:Tatsuya Takahashi

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  5. High School of the Dead Season 1 Episode 5 - Streets of the DEAD
    7.0/10(411 votes)

    #5 - Streets of the DEAD

    S1:E5

    The population grows desperate and chaos runs wild in the streets. Crossing any bridge presents a world of problems for Komuro and Rei, while dissension among the ranks splits the bus group in two.

    Director:Yuuji Kumazawa
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  6. High School of the Dead Season 1 Episode 6 - In the DEAD of the Night
    7.3/10(430 votes)

    #6 - In the DEAD of the Night

    S1:E6

    With no help coming from headquarters, the police are ordered to use deadly force to maintain order at the blockade. Safe for the time being, the group relaxes and prepares themselves by gathering supplies for the chaos that awaits them outside.

    Director:Naoyasu Habu
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  7. High School of the Dead Season 1 Episode 7 - DEAD Night and the DEAD Ruck
    7.4/10(423 votes)

    #7 - DEAD Night and the DEAD Ruck

    S1:E7

    Fully rested and armed to the teeth, the group looks on as people are eaten alive in the streets below, and learn a valuable lesson: you can't save them all. However, in the zombie apocalypse, there are always exceptions.

    Director:Takashi Takahashi
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  8. High School of the Dead Season 1 Episode 8 - The DEAD Way Home
    7.1/10(392 votes)

    #8 - The DEAD Way Home

    S1:E8

    An animal is said to be the most dangerous when cornered. After crossing the river, the group takes a wrong turn and becomes trapped. With no help in sight and a wall of the living dead surrounding them, how many waves can they fight off before they're overwhelmed?

    Director:Chie Yamashiro
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  9. High School of the Dead Season 1 Episode 9 - The Sword and DEAD
    7.2/10(393 votes)

    #9 - The Sword and DEAD

    S1:E9

    After narrowly escaping with their lives, Komuro and Saeko must make their way alone and rendezvous with the others. Saeko's true nature is revealed, and it begs the question: Is her beauty only skin deep?

    Director:Yusuke Onoda
    Writer:Tatsuya Takahashi

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  10. High School of the Dead Season 1 Episode 10 - The DEAD's House Rules
    6.6/10(380 votes)

    #10 - The DEAD's House Rules

    S1:E10

    The group reunites at Takagi's house, an impenetrable fortress run by her parents and their army of workers. After surviving this long on their own, being absorbed into a larger group becomes a huge concern.

    Director:Tetsuo Ichimura
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  11. High School of the Dead Season 1 Episode 11 - DEAD Storm Rising
    6.8/10(380 votes)

    #11 - DEAD Storm Rising

    S1:E11

    Tempers flare in the House of Saya Takagi. Decisions must be made, and a leader must be chosen. Honor, love, devotion and mercy are put to the test; and a man from the group's past makes an unexpected return.

    Director:Takenori Mihara
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  12. High School of the Dead Season 1 Episode 12 - All DEAD'S Attack
    7.2/10(393 votes)

    #12 - All DEAD'S Attack

    S1:E12

    After an EMP wave shuts down all electronic equipment in a wide radius, Komuro and his friends must defend the mansion or risk losing everything that matters to them.

    Directors:Tetsuro Araki, Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Spring of the DEAD" is the best rated episode of "High School of the Dead" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 528 votes. Directed by Tetsuro Araki and written by Yosuke Kuroda, it aired on 7/5/2010. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Escape from the DEAD".