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The Best Episodes of LIAR GAME Season 1

Every episode of LIAR GAME Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of LIAR GAME Season 1!

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When Nao Kanzaki receives a strange letter and a suitcase containing 100 million yen, she learns that she has been selected to participate in the LIAR GAME. In this high-stakes psychological battle, lies, deception, and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 10 - Salvation
    8.3/10(213 votes)

    S1:E10

    The other Revival Round players scramble for the votes to save themselves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 6 - Initiative
    8.1/10(235 votes)

    S1:E6

    With the player known as X revealed, the Minority Rule game enters a terrifying new stage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 13 - Fissures
    8.1/10(166 votes)

    S1:E13

    Kikuzawa tests his surefire method for detecting contraband, while Akiyama and Nao try to figure out Yokoya.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 14 - Dictatorship
    8.1/10(170 votes)

    S1:E14

    The Country of Day team corners Kikuzawa to make him reveal how he knew Yokoya before entering the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 19 - Solidarity
    8.1/10(143 votes)

    S1:E19

    The Contraband Game reaches its climax and the final standings are revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 24 - Counterattack
    8.1/10(89 votes)

    S1:E24

    Kikuchi uses his natural advantage to get the upper hand on Akiyama.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 22 - Trap
    8.0/10(95 votes)

    S1:E22

    Nao notices a contradiction in the Spearhead Match incentives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 26 - Determination
    8.0/10(73 votes)

    S1:E26

    The two generals deploy their tricks to outmaneuver the opposing army and win the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 9 - Light and Darkness
    7.9/10(204 votes)

    S1:E9

    Nao makes a desperate ploy to climb out from the depths of despair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 15 - Secret Plan
    7.9/10(149 votes)

    S1:E15

    Akiyama comes up with a plan to compensate for the Country of Day's weaknesses, but Yokoya also makes a move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 11 - Contraband Game
    7.8/10(184 votes)

    S1:E11

    Leronira introduces the surviving players to the complex rules of the Contraband Game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 12 - Yokoya
    7.8/10(179 votes)

    S1:E12

    The game begins, and both teams lay out the strategies they will follow in the opening rounds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 16 - Turbulence
    7.8/10(162 votes)

    S1:E16

    Akiyama concocts a new plan to pull his team out of a hopeless situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 21 - Spearhead Match
    7.8/10(118 votes)

    S1:E21

    The rules for the Spearhead Match are explained and Fukunaga comes strong out of the gate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 20 - Provocation
    7.7/10(123 votes)

    S1:E20

    After the smuggling game ends, it is time to see how much money each player has earned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 23 - Core Match
    7.7/10(89 votes)

    S1:E23

    The rules of Seventeen Poker are explained and appear to give Akiyama's opponent an advantage.

    Directors:Asami Kawano, Ryu Seung-cheol
    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kengo Son

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  17. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 25 - General Match
    7.7/10(79 votes)

    S1:E25

    The result of the Core Match is revealed, and the final game's rules are explained.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 17 - Tip-off
    7.6/10(141 votes)

    S1:E17

    The curtain is pulled back on the Country of Night and the system of control used by Yokoya.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 18 - Caution
    7.6/10(128 votes)

    S1:E18

    Yokoya learns of Akiyama's plot and begins his counter-strategy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 4 - Minority Rule
    7.5/10(243 votes)

    S1:E4

    Nao frets over her chance of survival as the rules of the Minority Rule game are explained.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 5 - Alliance
    7.5/10(225 votes)

    S1:E5

    Akiyama and Nao proceed further into the Minority Rule game with their alliance strategy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 7 - The Losers' Revival
    7.5/10(206 votes)

    S1:E7

    The Minority Rule comes to its shocking conclusion, and Nao seeks a way to get back into the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 1 - The Legendary Con Artist
    7.3/10(377 votes)

    S1:E1

    A naive young woman named Nao is dragged into the Liar Game and seeks the assistance of a notorious conman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 2 - Shockwave
    7.3/10(302 votes)

    S1:E2

    Nao and Akiyama crank up the pressure to try to retrieve Nao's millions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. LIAR GAME Season 1 Episode 8 - Downsizing Game
    7.3/10(198 votes)

    S1:E8

    Leronira explains what this game will entail, and the players begin making their first plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Salvation" is the best rated episode of "LIAR GAME" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 213 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/9/2026. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Initiative".