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A medical student who becomes a zombie joins a Coroner's Office in order to gain access to the brains she must reluctantly eat so that she can maintain her humanity. But every brain she eats,

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    iZombie Season 5 Episode 4 - Dot Zom
    7.3/10(600 votes)

    #1 - Dot Zom

    S5:E4

    Liv, Clive and Ravi investigate the suspicious death of Cornell Piercey, the head of Piercey Corp, a successful traffic app company. Melissa Schultz, Cornell's ex-girlfriend, is now running the company, makes an interesting reveal to Liv and Clive. Meanwhile, Peyton is focusing on maintaining positive zombie PR in the city. Lastly, Blaine is intrigued when he meets Al Bronson of Bluster Magazine, as she is not at all what he was expecting.

    Director:Michael Wale
    Writer:John Enbom

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  2. iZombie Season 5 Episode 1 - Thug Death
    7.4/10(694 votes)

    #2 - Thug Death

    S5:E1

    While investigating a murder case with no body and no brain to eat, the only evidence Liv and Clive have to work with is a grainy video and a little bit of blood found at the crime scene. Meanwhile, Blaine is up to his old tricks.

    Director:Dan Etheridge
    Writer:Rob Thomas

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  3. iZombie Season 5 Episode 2 - Dead Lift
    7.4/10(618 votes)

    #3 - Dead Lift

    S5:E2

    Liv, on fitness guru brains, and Clive continue investigating a murder with no body and no evidence. Meanwhile, Peyton approaches councilman Zed with a request but doesn’t get the answer she was hoping for. Lastly, Liv surprises Major with a thoughtful gesture just when he needs it the most.

    Director:Michael Fields
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. iZombie Season 5 Episode 8 - Death of a Car Salesman
    7.4/10(574 votes)

    #4 - Death of a Car Salesman

    S5:E8

    Liv and Ravi each consume the brain of a very dislikable car salesman and inherit his competitive nature.

    Director:Jason Bloom
    Writer:Christina De Leon

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  5. iZombie Season 4 Episode 1 - Are You Ready for Some Zombies?
    7.5/10(839 votes)

    #5 - Are You Ready for Some Zombies?

    S4:E1

    While investigating the murder of a Seattle Seahawk superfan, Liv has a surprising vision. Meanwhile, Major is assigned the task of mentoring young, homeless zombies, and Ravi is still carrying a torch for Peyton. Lastly, Blaine is dealing with a threat looming from his past.

    Director:Dan Etheridge
    Writer:Rob Thomas

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  6. iZombie Season 4 Episode 2 - Blue Bloody
    7.5/10(752 votes)

    #6 - Blue Bloody

    S4:E2

    It’s a real-life game of clue for Liv after she eats the brains of a despicable dowager and must determine which one of her disgruntled servants killed her. Clive and Bozzio are struggling to maintain a healthy relationship. Meanwhile, circumstances place Major and Liv in opposition to one another.

    Director:Michael Fields
    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  7. iZombie Season 4 Episode 7 - Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Brain
    7.5/10(701 votes)

    #7 - Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Brain

    S4:E7

    After consuming the brain of a bachelor playboy, Liv heads to a club to meet up with Clive and Ravi. Meanwhile, Major is assigned an enormous task. Lastly, Clive is still struggling with the arrangement he’s made with Bozzio.

    Director:Tuan Quoc Le
    Writer:Sara Saedi

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  8. iZombie Season 4 Episode 8 - Chivalry is Dead
    7.5/10(693 votes)

    #8 - Chivalry is Dead

    S4:E8

    Liv consumes the brain of a murdered live-action role-playing knight in order to solve his murder; Peyton uncovers a truth about Liv; Major embarks on a mission.

    Director:Jason Bloom
    Writer:Diane Ruggiero

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  9. iZombie Season 5 Episode 11 - Killer Queen
    7.5/10(573 votes)

    #9 - Killer Queen

    S5:E11

    Liv and Clive investigate the death of an old school drag queen which leads Liv to eat and shift into the queen’s brain. Meanwhile, Ravi reaches out to Major with an interesting request.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writers:Kit Boss, John Enbom

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  10. iZombie Season 3 Episode 3 - Eat, Pray, Liv
    7.6/10(849 votes)

    #10 - Eat, Pray, Liv

    S3:E3

    To help Clive solve the murder of a lifestyle guru, Liv consumes his brain and takes on his zen approach to life. Ravi's old boss, Katty Kupps, is getting closer to discovering the truth while also getting closer to Ravi. Meanwhile, Blaine and Peyton continue their budding friendship, much to Ravi's dismay. Lastly, Major is struggling a bit at his new job.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writer:Graham Norris

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  11. iZombie Season 4 Episode 3 - Brainless in Seattle (1)
    7.6/10(745 votes)

    #11 - Brainless in Seattle (1)

    S4:E3

    Love is in the air after Liv eats the brains of a hopeless romantic, and she can’t stop herself from meddling in Clive’s relationship. Major and Liv continue to try to work through their differences. Meanwhile, Blaine is approached with an interesting offer.

    Director:Michael Wale
    Writer:Heather V. Regnier

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  12. iZombie Season 4 Episode 4 - Brainless in Seattle (2)
    7.6/10(735 votes)

    #12 - Brainless in Seattle (2)

    S4:E4

    Liv and Clive discover the murder they are investigating was the work of a serial killer. Meanwhile, Major enters dangerous territory.

    Director:Michael Fields
    Writer:Heather V. Regnier

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  13. iZombie Season 5 Episode 6 - The Scratchmaker
    7.6/10(584 votes)

    #13 - The Scratchmaker

    S5:E6

    After consuming the brain of the ultimate matchmaker, Liv is determined to find the perfect match for Major. Meanwhile, Blaine will stoop to any level to protect himself. Lastly, Don E contemplates an interesting offer.

    Director:Malcolm Goodwin
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. iZombie Season 5 Episode 7 - Filleted to Rest
    7.6/10(573 votes)

    #14 - Filleted to Rest

    S5:E7

    While investigating the murder of Eleanor Barba, a chef at a high-end restaurant, Liv consumes her brain and becomes an unrelenting perfectionist who knows just how to break a person to their very core. Meanwhile, Major is on a mission to find out who is betraying the commander.

    Director:Michael Fields
    Writer:Chelsea Catalanotto

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  15. iZombie Season 5 Episode 9 - The Fresh Princess
    7.6/10(561 votes)

    #15 - The Fresh Princess

    S5:E9

    Liv and Clive investigate the murder of Miss Teen Seattle beauty pageant contestant, Laurie-Beth Spano, who went into anaphylactic shock onstage in 1999 and ended up in a coma. At the time, police arrested rival contender Velma Charlet for spiking Laurie-Beth's makeup and she was given a four-year sentence. In present day, Laurie-Beth has passed away and Clive has arrested Velma, for her murder. Velma claims to be innocent and Liv consumes Laurie-Beth's brain in hopes of tracking down the murderer.

    Director:Tessa Blake
    Writer:John Bellina

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  16. iZombie Season 1 Episode 3 - The Exterminator
    7.7/10(1771 votes)

    #16 - The Exterminator

    S1:E3

    Liv's newest corpse is a sociopathic hitman, and she's apathetically shocked to discover that she no longer feels emotions. Meanwhile, Marcy turns up as a full zombie and Ravi hopes that he can restore her in the hopes that it will lead to a cure for Liv.

    Director:Michael Fields
    Writer:Rob Thomas

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  17. iZombie Season 1 Episode 4 - Liv and Let Clive
    7.7/10(1711 votes)

    #17 - Liv and Let Clive

    S1:E4

    After eating the brain of their newest John Doe, Liv gets a vision of Clive as a dirty cop working with a gang to find a rat in their organization. Meanwhile, Major gets a new roommate, and Blaine expands his business operation.

    Director:John T. Kretchmer
    Writer:Kit Boss

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  18. iZombie Season 4 Episode 10 - Yipee Ki Brain, Motherscratcher
    7.7/10(675 votes)

    #18 - Yipee Ki Brain, Motherscratcher

    S4:E10

    When Liv consumes the brain of a vice detective who doesn't play by the rules, her newfound recklessness gets her into trouble. Meanwhile, Major is coming really close to discovering Liv's secret.

    Director:Enrico Colantoni
    Writer:Chelsea Catalanotto

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  19. iZombie Season 5 Episode 5 - Death Moves Pretty Fast
    7.7/10(592 votes)

    #19 - Death Moves Pretty Fast

    S5:E5

    While investigating the death of independently wealthy, 19-year-old, Harris Miller, Liv, on brain à la Ferris Bueller, attempts to cheer up Ravi who has been spiraling after learning some unfortunate news. Meanwhile, after a nasty fall at the crime scene, Clive is forced to continue his part of the investigation via FaceTime. Lastly, things are suddenly going from bad to worse for Blaine.

    Director:Linda-Lisa Hayter
    Writer:Bob Dearden

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  20. iZombie Season 5 Episode 10 - Night and the Zombie City
    7.7/10(595 votes)

    #20 - Night and the Zombie City

    S5:E10

    While investigating the murder of private eye Mick Chisel, who was stabbed in the head with an ice pick, Liv consumes Chisel’s brain in hopes of breaking down how this gruesome murder took place.

    Director:Tuan Quoc Le
    Writer:Bob Dearden

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  21. iZombie Season 1 Episode 2 - Brother, Can You Spare a Brain?
    7.8/10(1999 votes)

    #21 - Brother, Can You Spare a Brain?

    S1:E2

    After an artist is murdered, Liv not only picks up his visions, she picks up traces of his passion and begins to see things in a more inspired way. Meanwhile, Blaine connects with Liv, and Liv tries to connect with Major.

    Director:John T. Kretchmer
    Writer:Diane Ruggiero

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  22. iZombie Season 1 Episode 7 - Maternity Liv
    7.8/10(1491 votes)

    #22 - Maternity Liv

    S1:E7

    Lt. Suzuki dedicates all of the police resources to finding the killer of a rich white girl who died of exposure after an eight-month disappearance. The girl gives birth before she dies, and Liv soon starts having maternal feelings toward the baby and everyone else around her. Meanwhile, Major tries to find out more about Julien, and Liv and Lowell's relationship changes when he eats the wrong brain.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writer:Bob Dearden

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  23. iZombie Season 3 Episode 4 - Wag the Tongue Slowly
    7.8/10(833 votes)

    #23 - Wag the Tongue Slowly

    S3:E4

    Clive's patience is tested when Liv consumes the brain of a murder victim who had the reputation of being the ultimate office gossip. Meanwhile, Blaine and Peyton continue to grow closer as they wait to see if Ravi is able to reverse the effects of the cure. Lastly, Major is one step away from fulfilling a promise.

    Director:Viet Nguyen
    Writer:Kit Boss

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  24. iZombie Season 3 Episode 6 - Some Like It Hot Mess
    7.8/10(808 votes)

    #24 - Some Like It Hot Mess

    S3:E6

    To help Clive solve the murder of an irresponsible narcissist, Liv consumes her brain and literally becomes a hot mess. Meanwhile, Peyton learns some shocking news. Lastly, Ravi experiences a major setback.

    Director:Enrico Colantoni
    Writer:John Enbom

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  25. iZombie Season 3 Episode 7 - Dirt Nap Time
    7.8/10(796 votes)

    #25 - Dirt Nap Time

    S3:E7

    When Liv and Clive work together to solve the murder of a very charming, but womanizing, preschool teacher, things get interesting when they bring his jealous girlfriend Piper in for questioning. Meanwhile, Peyton is assigned a very interesting case. Lastly, Blaine finds himself in a bad situation.

    Director:Michael Fields
    Writer:Deirdre Mangan

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Dot Zom" is the worst rated episode of "iZombie". It scored 7.3/10 based on 600 votes. Directed by Michael Wale and written by John Enbom, it aired on 5/23/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Thug Death".