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The Best Episodes of Obituary Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Obituary Season 1 Episode 5 - Wild Goose Chase
    7.8/10(151 votes)

    S1:E5

    Elvira decides on whether or not to kill her friend as Mallory reveals that she has information that Elvira may be involved in a murder. Hughie sends Emerson on a wild goose chas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Obituary Season 1 Episode 6 - Body Count
    7.7/10(161 votes)

    S1:E6

    When Ward reveals what really happened the night Maria Riedle was killed, Elvira sets about framing Hughie for the crime. A surprise face returns to Kilraven.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Obituary Season 1 Episode 3 - Stay of Execution
    7.5/10(167 votes)

    S1:E3

    Elvira finds herself blackmailed by a teenager who saw her murder her first victim. Ward goes to AA while Hughie catches a break when he finds the rifle used to kill Maria Riedle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Obituary Season 1 Episode 4 - Weapons of Minor Destruction
    7.4/10(153 votes)

    S1:E4

    Desperate to prove to herself that she is not a monster, Elvira pursues a drunk driver released from jail who mowed down a father and daughter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Obituary Season 1 Episode 1 - Death Becomes Her
    7.2/10(253 votes)

    S1:E1

    When Elvira’s editor informs her that she will be paid per article, she begins murdering people to avoid going broke. Her plans are shaken when she falls for the crime reporter.

    Director:John Hayes
    Writer:Ray Lawlor

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  6. Obituary Season 1 Episode 2 - Hiccups
    7.2/10(193 votes)

    S1:E2

    Elvira targets someone sending her poison pen letters as Emerson’s real reason for coming to town is revealed - he’s trying to solve the murder of Maria Riedle in the local woods.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Wild Goose Chase" is the best rated episode of Obituary season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 151 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 24, 2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Body Count".