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The Best Episodes of Overlord

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

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In the year 2138, virtual reality gaming is booming. Yggdrasil, a popular online game is quietly shut down one day. However, one player named Momonga decides to not log out. Momonga is then transformed into

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Overlord Season 3 Episode 8 - A Handful of Hope
    8.6/10(581 votes)

    #1 - A Handful of Hope

    S3:E8

    The worker group Foresight is teleported to the fighting arena in the sixth floor to challenge the great Ains Ooal Gown. Ains tries to restrain his smoldering fury as he disposes the last of the filthy thieves that dare trample into his treasured Nazarick.

    Director:Kazuaki Terasawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Overlord Season 1 Episode 9 - The Dark Warrior
    8.5/10(647 votes)

    #2 - The Dark Warrior

    S1:E9

    Momonga and Narberal begin their respective battles against Clementine and Khajit. Momonga takes this chance to learn about the mechanics of fighting in this world, but in the end, he must show Clementine the consequences of offending him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Overlord Season 2 Episode 11 - Jaldabaoth
    8.4/10(449 votes)

    #3 - Jaldabaoth

    S2:E11

    Demiurge takes charge of Nazarick’s forces, laying out the mission to strike at Eight Fingers. Meanwhile, Lakyus details a similar mission to her squad captains. Sebas, Climb, and Brain raid Six Arms’ compound together.

    Director:Kazuaki Terasawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Overlord Season 4 Episode 11 - Well-prepared Traps
    8.4/10(375 votes)

    #4 - Well-prepared Traps

    S4:E11

    To gain more information, Ains and Albedo use themselves as bait as they approach the royal capital. Azuth comes to defend the capital and quickly separates the two. While the two of them exchange blows in the air, a mysterious figure comes to visit Ains

    Director:Ryuta Kawahara
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Overlord Season 3 Episode 12 - Massacre
    8.3/10(438 votes)

    #5 - Massacre

    S3:E12

    The war is finally starting. The Empire plans to use this chance to see the depths of the Sorcerer King’s strength and the Kingdom is confident that they have fully prepared themselves for this war. Gazef stands ready. Now, let the despair begin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Overlord Season 1 Episode 12 - The Bloody Valkyrie
    8.2/10(552 votes)

    #6 - The Bloody Valkyrie

    S1:E12

    Though Shalltear’s skill set puts Momonga at a complete disadvantage, he steps forward into battle. He gave various world items to his guardians to ensure the safety of Nazarick in his absence. Now, all that is left is a battle of life and death!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Overlord Season 3 Episode 9 - War of Words
    8.2/10(430 votes)

    #7 - War of Words

    S3:E9

    Ainz sends Aura and Mare to the Empire with a message. Come and apologize or watch as your country burn to the ground. With no other option, Emperor Jircniv heads toward Nazarick with the head of a noble in tow. Though, things are not as they seem.

    Director:Akiko Nakano
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Overlord Season 4 Episode 10 - The Last King
    8.2/10(354 votes)

    #8 - The Last King

    S4:E10

    Ains and his army marches towards the royal capital to finally annihilate the Re-Estize Kingdom. Various forces prepare themselves for the coming onslaught. Before the last battle, Zanac rides alone to meet with Ains for a peaceful discussion.

    Director:Ryuta Kawahara
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Overlord Season 4 Episode 12 - Invasion of the Royal Capital
    8.1/10(323 votes)

    #9 - Invasion of the Royal Capital

    S4:E12

    Everyone in the Re-Estize Kingdom makes their final preparations as the Sorcerer Kingdom's army invades the royal capital. Some try to escape and some just wait to die. But there are a few among them who wish to fight until the very end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Overlord Season 4 Episode 13 - The Witch of the Falling Kingdom
    8.1/10(273 votes)

    #10 - The Witch of the Falling Kingdom

    S4:E13

    Princess Renner decides to stay with her father and struggle against the Sorcerer King until the very end. Climb follows the orders of the princess and sneaks out of the royal palace only to be surprised at what he greets him when he returns.

    Director:Kyosuke Takada
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Overlord Season 1 Episode 4 - Ruler of Death
    8.0/10(479 votes)

    #11 - Ruler of Death

    S1:E4

    Momonga finds that the attackers of Carne Village were Slane Theocracy soldiers dressed as people from the Baharuth Empire. As the attack to lure and eliminate Gazef Stronoff continues, Momonga takes this chance to continue his tests…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Overlord Season 1 Episode 13 - Player VS Non Player Character
    8.0/10(531 votes)

    #12 - Player VS Non Player Character

    S1:E13

    Momonga reminds Shalltear that he is the master of Nazarick and that his name carries the weight of all the supreme beings of Ains Ooal Gown. After the battle comes to a close, Momonga quickly takes action to strengthen the defenses of Nazarick.

    Director:Kunio Wakabayashi
    Writer:Yukie Sugawara

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  13. Overlord Season 2 Episode 12 - The Final Battle of the Disturbance
    8.0/10(343 votes)

    #13 - The Final Battle of the Disturbance

    S2:E12

    Evileye petitions Momon to help her, and he begins fighting the disguised Demiurge. As Climb and the others try to get Tuare out of the compound, they face resistance. Renner convenes an emergency strategy meeting.

    Director:Ryuta Kawahara
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Overlord Season 2 Episode 13 - The Ultimate Trump Card
    8.0/10(350 votes)

    #14 - The Ultimate Trump Card

    S2:E13

    The guardsmen and adventurers face a daunting array of demons until Momon arrives and takes charge. Brain once again comes face to face with Shalltear. While Evileye is occupied, Demiurge reveals his plan to Ains.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Overlord Season 3 Episode 7 - Butterfly Entangled in a Spider’s Web
    8.0/10(349 votes)

    #15 - Butterfly Entangled in a Spider’s Web

    S3:E7

    The foolish workers that have entered the Tomb of Nazarick greatly anger Ains Ooal Gown. Albedo and the others have already finished preparations for their welcome and Lord Ains watches on, determined that not a single one leaves his tomb alive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Overlord Season 3 Episode 11 - Another Battle
    8.0/10(337 votes)

    #16 - Another Battle

    S3:E11

    Carne Village is in a pinch once again. An army led by the first prince of Re-Estize has appeared, demanding to be let in so the villagers can be questioned about Ains Ooal Gown. Enri must make a decision for the village and its people.

    Director:Ryuta Kawahara
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Overlord Season 3 Episode 13 - Player vs Player
    8.0/10(345 votes)

    #17 - Player vs Player

    S3:E13

    Gazef challenges Ains to a duel that is impossible to win and Ains decides to accept. The battle will soon come to an end and the fate of E-Rantel will be decided. Even amongst the bloodshed, Gazef and Ains both hold the other in deep respect.

    Director:Kazuaki Terasawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Overlord Season 4 Episode 4 - The Ruler of Conspiracy
    8.0/10(290 votes)

    #18 - The Ruler of Conspiracy

    S4:E4

    While Albedo and the others make their moves toward world domination, Ains has his own little plan. He wants to cultivate true adventurers to explore the unknown, like the players in Yggdrasil. His recruitment efforts bring him to the Baharuth Empire...

    Director:Masaki Matsumura
    Writer:Yukie Sugawara

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  19. Overlord Season 2 Episode 5 - The Freezing God
    7.9/10(360 votes)

    #19 - The Freezing God

    S2:E5

    At the outpost in the Tob Forest, Ains strategizes with his guardians, and imposes Shalltear’s penance upon her. The Lizard Man chiefs assemble and receive Cocytus on the battlefield for their final showdown.

    Director:Kazuaki Terasawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Overlord Season 1 Episode 8 - Twin Swords of Slashing Death
    7.8/10(434 votes)

    #20 - Twin Swords of Slashing Death

    S1:E8

    After Momonga registers Hamusuke with the guild, he goes to Nphirea’s home to find that his client has been kidnapped. The zombified remains of the Swords of Darkness litter the storage room. And there, Momonga finds the tortured body of Ninya.

    Director:Kunio Wakabayashi
    Writer:Yukie Sugawara

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  21. Overlord Season 4 Episode 7 - Frost Dragon Lord
    7.8/10(280 votes)

    #21 - Frost Dragon Lord

    S4:E7

    The Clan Lord discovers that Ains and his group are approaching the royal capital and asks the frost dragons for help. The Dragon Lord sends his son to intercept the party, while Ains decides to split up the group to confront the Quagoa and frost dragons.

    Director:Kyosuke Takada
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Overlord Season 4 Episode 9 - Countdown to Extinction
    7.8/10(265 votes)

    #22 - Countdown to Extinction

    S4:E9

    The Sorcerer Kingdom declares war against the Re-Estize Kingdom and gives them exactly one month to prepare. Ains plans to show the world what happens to the enemies of Ains Ooal Gown. However, a few in Nazarick consider this massacre excessive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Overlord Season 1 Episode 3 - The Battle of Carne Village
    7.7/10(482 votes)

    #23 - The Battle of Carne Village

    S1:E3

    Momonga continues his efforts to protect Nazarick from the unknown forces he may be up against in this world. As he manipulates the Mirror of Remote Viewing, he notices a village being attacked and decides to test his strength against humans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Overlord Season 4 Episode 3 - Baharuth Empire
    7.7/10(295 votes)

    #24 - Baharuth Empire

    S4:E3

    The major powers in other countries grow increasingly wary about the Sorcerer Kingdom. Especially the emperor of the Barahuth Empire, who might go bald from the stress induced by the overwhelming power of Ains Ooal Gown. On which side will he stand?

    Director:Kyosuke Takada
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Overlord Season 4 Episode 6 - The Impending Crisis
    7.7/10(279 votes)

    #25 - The Impending Crisis

    S4:E6

    Ains decides to lend a hand to the dwarves fighting against the Quagoa, but not for free. He wants to gather Gondo and the other runesmiths for the Sorcerer Kingdom. At the same time, Ains happens to find the perfect chance to teach Shalltear a thing or two.

    Director:Norikazu Ishigooka
    Writer:Yukie Sugawara

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Handful of Hope" is the best rated episode of "Overlord". It scored 8.6/10 based on 581 votes. Directed by Kazuaki Terasawa and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/28/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Dark Warrior".