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The Best Episodes of Metalocalypse

Every episode of Metalocalypse ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Metalocalypse!

Best episode
S1E20 The Metalocalypse Has Begun
8.7292 votes
Worst episode
S1E5 Dethkomedy
7.3285 votes
Top season
Season 4
8.0avg
Binge time
4h 15m
32 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 20 - The Metalocalypse Has Begun
    8.7/10(292 votes)

    S1:E20

    Dethklok receives death threats from fans right before the first live performance of Dethwater. Krosier and Ravenwood attempt to take Dethklok out, with the help of an old enemies brother... With the secret army on the horizon waiting for the right moment to strike, will Dethklok make it through this?

    Directors:Jon Schnepp, Chris Prynoski
    Writers:Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

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  2. Metalocalypse Season 4 Episode 12 - Church of the Black Klok
    8.6/10(153 votes)

    S4:E12

    Dethklok is notified of a looming secret that has been around for hundreds of years: the secret of the Metalocalypse. Before they can contemplate what this means, however, Nathan must give a eulogy and do the most brutal thing he has ever done: get in touch with his emotions.

    Director:Brendon Small
    Writer:Brendon Small

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  3. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 4 - Dethtroll
    8.4/10(336 votes)

    S1:E4

    The band plays an ancient song which hasn't been heard in thousands of years which unexpectedly awakens a deadly Nordic lake troll and must compose the world's first death metal lullaby to return the beast to its slumber.

    Director:Chris Prynoski
    Writers:Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

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  4. Metalocalypse Season 4 Episode 11 - Breakup Klok
    8.4/10(116 votes)

    S4:E11

    While the world awaits the final Dethklok performance, members of the band prepare for their post-Dethklok careers. Pickles starts a winery for the most alcoholic wine ever, Nathan and Skwisgaar look for a brand new sound that does not suck, and Toki works with Murderface on his campaign for congressman. Meanwhile, Selatcia takes Dethklok’s weakness as the opportune time to strike!

    Director:Mark Brooks
    Writer:Brendon Small

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  5. Metalocalypse Season 4 Episode 9 - Going Downklok
    8.2/10(118 votes)

    S4:E9

    Dethklok returns to the water to record in their new Dethsub but, plagued with the lack of women, carpel tunnel sets in from excessive masturbation. The band regresses to an animal mindset. Pickles and Nathan spend their energy crossing the workplace relationship line and competing for the only woman on the sub: their producer.

    Director:Mark Brooks
    Writers:Brendon Small, Dani Vetere

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  6. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 8 - Snakes N' Barrels
    8.1/10(270 votes)

    S1:E8

    Pickles decides to go on a reunion tour with his old band, Snakes N' Barrels. The government plots to use a new super-drug to erase Pickles' mind and 'reprogram' him, thereby destroying Dethklok from within.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

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  7. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 14 - Bluesklok
    8.1/10(250 votes)

    S1:E14

    After a concert that Dethklok didn't perform, but just stood on the stage, they travel to Mississippi to learn about the blues.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

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  8. Metalocalypse Season 4 Episode 7 - Dethcamp
    8.1/10(134 votes)

    S4:E7

    In an effort to make friends, Toki goes to Rockaroonie Fantasy Camp - a weekend getaway to rub elbows with rock and roll royalty (but he attends as a camper.) Instead of meeting friends, he is bullied by other campers and has no one to turn to but celebrity counselor, Magnus Hammersmith; ex-Dethklok guitarist with a troubled past. With Toki - the diabetic scaredy cat - out of Mordhaus, Skwisgaar and Murderface act out and over do it with candy and scary movies.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writer:Mark Brooks

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  9. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 6 - Dethfam
    8.0/10(269 votes)

    S1:E6

    Uncomfortable and embarrassed, Dethklok painfully endures while their parents are in town for a visit. They are at first pissed and doubtful when their parents announce the release of the 'Parents of Dethklok' album, but soon realize the depth of their parents' anger. The guys learn an important lesson: there's nothing more brutal in this world than raising children.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

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  10. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 7 - Performance Klok
    8.0/10(264 votes)

    S1:E7

    Dethklok has a huge fight on stage, which prompts the record label to hire a performance coach to keep the band together. The band falls in love with therapy for all the wrong reasons.

    Director:Chris Prynoski
    Writers:Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

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  11. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 9 - Mordland
    8.0/10(250 votes)

    S1:E9

    Mordhouse, the home of Dethklok, opens its gates to the public for the first time in celebration of International Dethfan Day. Will the band and their fans make it through the experience? Dethklok find themselves in potential trouble after two Internet geeks threaten to release the band's exclusive, one-time-only, fan song over the internet unless they give in to their demands.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

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  12. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 11 - Skwisklok
    8.0/10(245 votes)

    S1:E11

    Skwisgaar hosts the "Skwisgaar Skwigelf Advanced Hand Finger Wizard Master Class" pay-per-view event to promote sales of his new guitar line, which includes models such as the Skwisarmyatar and the Antfarmatar. The rest of the guys get inspired to also try their hand at endorsement deals. Metal legend King Diamond guest stars as Ronald Von Monoldburg.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

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  13. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 12 - Murdering Outside The Box
    8.0/10(244 votes)

    S1:E12

    Dethklok has an end of the quarter employee evaluation to find out who has been embezzling from the company. The patronizing evaluation start off with a pep talk and a corporate video that will have audiences and Dethfans alike vying for a spot on the Dethklok payroll.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

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  14. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 18 - Girlfriendklok
    8.0/10(237 votes)

    S1:E18

    Dethklok is asked to host the American Pornography Awards, but Nathan's new controlling girlfriend puts a damper on the situation for the entire band.

    Director:Brendon Small
    Writers:Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

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  15. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 19 - Dethstars
    8.0/10(231 votes)

    S1:E19

    The band is given a movie development deal.

    Director:Tommy Blacha
    Writers:Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

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  16. Metalocalypse Season 4 Episode 2 - Diversityklok
    8.0/10(141 votes)

    S4:E2

    After Dethklok is accused of being racist at a huge press conference, they combat the charges by opening an Urban Youth Dethcenter. Meanwhile, Toki, after being left behind, starts a special club that promotes equality and love but excludes Murderface because he doesn't have the right look.

    Director:Mark Brooks
    Writers:Matthew Libman, Daniel Libman

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  17. Metalocalypse Season 4 Episode 10 - Dethdinner
    7.9/10(115 votes)

    S4:E10

    As Dethklok hosts the most important dinner of their career, the divvying of album credits, over tagging on social networking sites, and fights over a girl come to head. Can CFO keep their issues in check? Will the record executives forgive them for the past year of mistakes? Or will it be a total, brutal disaster?

    Director:Brendon Small
    Writer:Brendon Small

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  18. Metalocalypse Season 4 Episode 4 - Motherklok
    7.9/10(123 votes)

    S4:E4

    Dethklok heads to Tomahawk, Wisconsin to open a Dethfair in hopes that it will stimulate the economy they destroyed. Pickles uses this time at home to reconnect with his disapproving mother who tells him that she won't respect him until he gets a real job. Pickles decides to hang up his drumsticks and goes into an even more brutal profession: he becomes a realtor.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writer:Dani Vetere

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  19. Metalocalypse Season 4 Episode 5 - Bookklok
    7.9/10(125 votes)

    S4:E5

    Tired of taking verbal abuse from his bandmate, Toki writes a tell-all book called Skwisgaar Is Ams Dick and takes over as Dethklok's lead guitarist. But can Toki handle the spotlight? Meanwhile, Nathan buys a new favorite toy for the band: a defibrillator.

    Director:Mark Brooks
    Writer:Brian Posehn

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  20. Metalocalypse Season 4 Episode 1 - Fanklok
    7.9/10(151 votes)

    S4:E1

    Despite his bandmates' warnings, Nathan begins seriously dating one of his fans. But as the evidence of her past piles up, to prove her innocence, he follows her to the most brutal place on earth: Klokikon - the annual Dethklok fan convention filled with cosplay geeks and homosexual fan art. Meanwhile, the rest of the band starts smoking after Murderface lands the cover of Smokaroonie Aficionado.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writer:Brendon Small

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  21. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 16 - Dethkids
    7.9/10(240 votes)

    S1:E16

    Toki tries to compensate for his adorable charm by over-brutalizing his intentions and actions.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

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  22. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 13 - Go Forth and Die
    7.9/10(241 votes)

    S1:E13

    Continually plagued by his stupidity, Nathan Explosion decides to attempt to earn his GED.

    Director:Chris Prynoski
    Writers:Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

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  23. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 17 - Dethclown
    7.9/10(257 votes)

    S1:E17

    Dr. Rockso and Toki's sudden friendship has the rest of Dethklok uneasy.

    Director:Chris Prynoski
    Writers:Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

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  24. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 3 - Birthdayface
    7.9/10(344 votes)

    S1:E3

    It's Murderface's birthday, and the rest of the band soon are faced with the difficult task of getting him a present. In fact, he actually ends up hating his party until they finally give him their gift.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

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  25. Metalocalypse Season 4 Episode 6 - Writersklok
    7.8/10(126 votes)

    S4:E6

    After spending all their time with sluts and squandering the budget on their new record, Dethklok is shocked to find they've been assigned a new producer: A WOMAN. She sends them on a pre-writing vacation that turns out to be a brutal trip to a third world country where they're mistaken as women and captured as sex slaves.

    Director:Brendon Small
    Writer:Mark Brooks

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Metalocalypse Has Begun" is the best rated episode of Metalocalypse. It scored 8.7/10 from 292 votes. Directed by Jon Schnepp, Chris Prynoski and written by Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small, it aired on December 17, 2006. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Church of the Black Klok".

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