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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Overlord Season 2 Episode 2 - Departure
    6.8/10(366 votes)

    #1 - Departure

    S2:E2

    Cocytus gives a declaration of war to all the tribes of the Lizardmen, expecting an easy takeover. However, the Lizardmen decide to try to unite their tribes against their common foe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Overlord Season 2 Episode 7 - Blue Roses
    6.8/10(340 votes)

    #2 - Blue Roses

    S2:E7

    Gazef finds Climb practicing with his sword outside the castle, and asks to spar with him. Renner and Lakyus examine the coded document recovered by Evileye. Sebas finds himself beset upon from all sides over Tuare.

    Director:Kim Min-sun
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Overlord Season 3 Episode 3 - Enri’s Upheaval and Hectic Days
    6.9/10(345 votes)

    #3 - Enri’s Upheaval and Hectic Days

    S3:E3

    Enri meets Agu, who tells everyone that the Giant of the East and Demon Snake of the West are gathering forces to fight the master of the Monument of Ruin. Enri and the others take action, but little does she know how crazy the day will become…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Overlord Season 3 Episode 2 - Carne Village Once More
    7.0/10(337 votes)

    #4 - Carne Village Once More

    S3:E2

    As Nazarick decides on their next steps, the village of Carne focuses on rebuilding their homes. Enri and her goblin troop are busy protecting the villagers, training the vigilante troop, and manning the fields. All the while, unrest builds in the forest.

    Director:Kazuaki Terasawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Overlord Season 2 Episode 6 - Those Who Pick Up, Those Who Are Picked Up
    7.1/10(352 votes)

    #5 - Those Who Pick Up, Those Who Are Picked Up

    S2:E6

    Sebas happens upon a near-lifeless woman, and takes her under his protection. Brain, left defeated by his encounter with Shalltear, meets up with Gazef. Members of the Blue Rose take measures against a drug plantation

    Director:Akiko Nakano
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Overlord Season 1 Episode 2 - Floor Guardians
    7.2/10(493 votes)

    #6 - Floor Guardians

    S1:E2

    Grateful that they weren’t cast aside, the floor guardians experience the rule of their true master for the first time. Momonga quickly assess the situation and works toward protecting the tomb from invaders while contemplating what he must do.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Overlord Season 2 Episode 1 - The Dawn of Despair
    7.2/10(378 votes)

    #7 - The Dawn of Despair

    S2:E1

    Officers of the Slane Theocracy gather to discuss recent losses. The noblemen of Estize plot to push back the Empire. Ains surveys a world map as his plans are set in motion. Shalltear recovers from her ordeal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Overlord Season 2 Episode 8 - A Boy’s Feeling
    7.2/10(344 votes)

    #8 - A Boy’s Feeling

    S2:E8

    Climb delivers Lakyus’ message to Evileye and Gagaran, who offer guidance to the young man. Climb happens upon some men beating up a boy in the street, who is then rescued by Sebas, from whom he seeks training.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Overlord Season 3 Episode 5 - Two Leaders
    7.2/10(328 votes)

    #9 - Two Leaders

    S3:E5

    The "Giant of the East" has come to attack Carne Village, but the villagers are willing to put their lives on the line to protect their home and families. While the goblin troop defends the front gates, Enri and Nphirea defends the village from behind.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Overlord Season 3 Episode 6 - Invitation to Death
    7.2/10(325 votes)

    #10 - Invitation to Death

    S3:E6

    The Tomb of Nazarick continues their plan for world domination and Ains visits the Baharuth Empire as Momon of Darkness. Meanwhile, Count Femel hires a large number of Workers to explore a certain tomb recently discovered in Re-Estize Kingdom.

    Director:Kang Tae-sik
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Overlord Season 4 Episode 1 - Ains Ooal Gown Nation of Leading Darkness
    7.2/10(333 votes)

    #11 - Ains Ooal Gown Nation of Leading Darkness

    S4:E1

    As Ains muddles his way through ruling his new kingdom, he continues to ponder over a particularly important question. Everyone in his kingdom and the Tomb of Nazarick is also waiting for his answer. What kind of kingdom does he wish to create?

    Director:Kyosuke Takada
    Writer:Yukie Sugawara

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  12. Overlord Season 4 Episode 2 - Re-Estize Kingdom
    7.2/10(288 votes)

    #12 - Re-Estize Kingdom

    S4:E2

    Albedo personally makes her way to Re-Estize Kingdom as an envoy of the Sorcerer Kingdom. Meanwhile, the people of Re-Estize continue to do what they can to recover from the recent war and prepare for the future. Though not everyone has peace in mind.

    Director:Yasumi Mikamoto
    Writer:Yukie Sugawara

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  13. Overlord Season 1 Episode 1 - End and Beginning
    7.3/10(585 votes)

    #13 - End and Beginning

    S1:E1

    Momonga is a regular salaryman who leads a guild in an DMMO-RPG known as Yggdrasil. After twelve years of playing the game, the servers are finally shutting down. Momonga logs in for the last time, seeing the game to its end. However, after the clock strikes midnight, nothing changes.

    Director:Kunio Wakabayashi
    Writer:Yukie Sugawara

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  14. Overlord Season 1 Episode 5 - Two Adventurers
    7.3/10(448 votes)

    #14 - Two Adventurers

    S1:E5

    Momonga sets out with Narberal disguised as humans under the names of Momon and Nabe for the city of E-Rantel. There they register to become adventurers in order to gain more information about this unknown world. As they do, evil gathers around them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Overlord Season 3 Episode 10 - Preparation for War
    7.3/10(321 votes)

    #15 - Preparation for War

    S3:E10

    Re-Estize Kingdom prepares for war after receiving a declaration from the Empire that they will claim the land near E-Rantel for the Sorcerer King Gown. Gazef knows the magic caster’s strength, but he cannot stop what has already been set into motion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Overlord Season 4 Episode 8 - An Unexpected Move
    7.3/10(253 votes)

    #16 - An Unexpected Move

    S4:E8

    While various things are happening in the neighboring countries, Philip continues to wallow in failure within the Re-Estize Kingdom. After meeting with some nobles from his new faction and he suddenly comes up with a brilliant idea...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Overlord Season 2 Episode 10 - Disturbance Begins in the Royal Capital
    7.4/10(325 votes)

    #17 - Disturbance Begins in the Royal Capital

    S2:E10

    Ains calls on Sebas to answer for his actions, and to discuss what is to become of Tuare. Renner meets with the Blue Rose, then Marquis Raeven, to consult with them about her planned attacks against Eight Fingers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Overlord Season 3 Episode 1 - A Ruler’s Melancholy
    7.4/10(380 votes)

    #18 - A Ruler’s Melancholy

    S3:E1

    With the events of Re-Estize Kingdom and the Lizard Men behind them, the loyal servants of Nazarick return to their daily routines. Ains, however, is worried about the work/life balance of his NPCs. They work day in and day out without rest…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Overlord Season 1 Episode 6 - Journey
    7.5/10(437 votes)

    #19 - Journey

    S1:E6

    While Momonga has some doubts, he accepts Nphirea Balear’s request under the condition that the members of the Swords of Darkness join them. Though her urge to kill keeps distracting her, Clementine continues to slowly find her way to Nphirea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Overlord Season 1 Episode 7 - Wise King of Forest
    7.5/10(433 votes)

    #20 - Wise King of Forest

    S1:E7

    Momonga and his group continue to Carne Village. There they see that the villagers are working toward fortifying their defenses against possible future enemies. Nphirea meets up with Enri and asks her about this man named Ains Ooal Gown.

    Director:Dai Seki
    Writer:Yukie Sugawara

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  21. Overlord Season 1 Episode 10 - True Vampire
    7.5/10(422 votes)

    #21 - True Vampire

    S1:E10

    Momonga finds out that Shalltear has revolted against him, due to something that had happened while she was on her mission with Sebas and Solution. The story rewinds a bit and goes over that very event. What could possibly change her loyalty to him?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Overlord Season 1 Episode 11 - Confusion and Understanding
    7.5/10(423 votes)

    #22 - Confusion and Understanding

    S1:E11

    Momonga does damage control at the guild while he assesses the reason for Shalltear’s revolt. Coming to the conclusion that she is under an incurable status effect, Momonga goes to the treasury to retrieve some of the powerful weapons of Nazarick.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Overlord Season 2 Episode 3 - Lizard Men, Gathering
    7.5/10(355 votes)

    #23 - Lizard Men, Gathering

    S2:E3

    Zenberu tests Zaryusu’s strength in combat, while the latter defends Crusch’s honor. The Lizardmen chiefs conduct a war council, and formulate a strategy to defend themselves against their common enemy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Overlord Season 2 Episode 9 - Soaring Sparks of Fire
    7.5/10(334 votes)

    #24 - Soaring Sparks of Fire

    S2:E9

    Sebas begins his raid of the brothel from one side, while Climb and Brain enter from the other side. While Climb covers the exit alone, he is confronted by Succulent and Cocco Doll trying to flee and a desperate fight begins.

    Director:Motohiro Abe
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Overlord Season 3 Episode 4 - Giant of the East, Demon Snake of the West
    7.5/10(334 votes)

    #25 - Giant of the East, Demon Snake of the West

    S3:E4

    Ains decides to go and see the Giant of the East and Demon Snake of the West himself. If they are similar to Hamusuke, they may have some worth as experimental subjects. They may also be useful in testing Lupisregina’s capabilities with the village.

    Director:Akiko Nakano
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Departure" is the worst rated episode of "Overlord". It scored 6.8/10 based on 366 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/16/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Blue Roses".