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The Worst Episodes of Rise of the Nazis

Every episode of Rise of the Nazis ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Rise of the Nazis!

How did 20th Century Europe's most liberal democracy fall into the hands of fascists? From Hitler's political scheming that turned Germany's parliament into a House...
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Two

Worst Episodes Summary

"Barbarossa" is the worst rated episode of "Rise of the Nazis". It scored 5/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/14/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Who Will Betray Him?".

  • Barbarossa
    5.0/101 votes
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    #1 - Barbarossa

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/14/2022

    At the peak of his power, Hitler now faces fellow ruthless dictator Stalin.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Who Will Betray Him?
    5.0/101 votes
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    #2 - Who Will Betray Him?

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2022

    In the winter of 1944, Germany is losing the war on all fronts, but Hitler refuses to contemplate surrender. Instead, he calls leading military generals to a secret location and orders them to start preparing a massive surprise attack against the Western Allies as part of his policy of total war. It's an attack he believes will finally break them.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hitler's Birthday
    5.0/101 votes
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    #3 - Hitler's Birthday

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2022

    At the end of March 1945, Nazi Germany is on the brink of collapse, and with Berlin under daily bombardment, Hitler has permanently retreated to his bunker.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Into the Abyss
    5.0/101 votes
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    #4 - Into the Abyss

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2022

    In April 1945, most of Germany is occupied by invading Allied forces. As the Soviets near Hitler's hiding places, the Nazi regime starts to disintegrate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Most Wanted
    5.0/101 votes
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    #5 - Most Wanted

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2023

    In the immediate aftermath of World War II, as the Allies uncover the scale of the Holocaust, the hunt is on to capture and convict the highest-ranking Nazis.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Ratline
    5.0/101 votes
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    #6 - The Ratline

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2023

    As the Cold War escalates, most Nazi hunting is abandoned. Suddenly, Nazis are able to return to normal life or find refuge overseas. Thousands begin new lives in South America.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Reckoning
    5.0/101 votes
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    #7 - The Reckoning

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2023

    In the 1960s and 70s, WW2 is a distant memory, but a few diehards are determined to hunt down thousands of Nazi war criminals, some of whom are living in plain sight.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Politics
    6.0/102 votes
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    #8 - Politics

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/2/2019

    Delving into the corridors of power where Germany’s top political mastermind sees an opportunity to use the popularity of the Nazis for his own ends.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The First Six Months in Power
    6.0/102 votes
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    #9 - The First Six Months in Power

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/9/2019

    It is 1933 and Adolf Hitler is the chancellor of Germany, but he does not have absolute power as there is still a democratic parliament, a head of state and the rule of law. Hitler calls a general election to increase Nazi representation, but a fire in the Reichstag building is blamed on communists – prompting thousands of arrests of left-wingers. Hitler then calls on President von Hindenburg to act and a decree is passed giving the Nazis emergency powers to ban free speech and the right to protest.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Night of the  Long Knives
    6.0/102 votes
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    #10 - Night of the Long Knives

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/16/2019

    Hitler has suspended democracy and is bringing all of Germany under Nazi control. But to gain absolute power and control of Germany's military, Hitler must be named successor to the ageing President Hindenburg before he dies.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Stalingrad
    6.0/101 votes
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    #11 - Stalingrad

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/21/2022

    The Nazis have lost in Moscow. Hitler and Stalin take charge of their armies - with no-one to hold them back. In Stalin, Hitler has met his match - it's now a fight to the death.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Home Front
    6.0/101 votes
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    #12 - The Home Front

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/28/2022

    Facing defeat on the Eastern Front, Hitler retreats. Deep rifts emerge, and his inner circle vies for power. The resistance gets a student voice, and an enemy within plots to kill Hitler.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A