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The Worst Episodes of Rise of the Nazis

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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 of Cards, his War on Truth leading to book burning,

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Rise of the Nazis Season 3 Episode 1 - Who Will Betray Him?
    7.5/10(71 votes)

    #1 - Who Will Betray Him?

    S3:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Rise of the Nazis Season 3 Episode 2 - Hitler's Birthday
    7.5/10(72 votes)

    #2 - Hitler's Birthday

    S3:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Rise of the Nazis Season 4 Episode 3 - The Reckoning
    7.5/10(63 votes)

    #3 - The Reckoning

    S4:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Rise of the Nazis Season 3 Episode 3 - Into the Abyss
    7.6/10(71 votes)

    #4 - Into the Abyss

    S3:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Rise of the Nazis Season 4 Episode 2 - The Ratline
    7.6/10(61 votes)

    #5 - The Ratline

    S4:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Rise of the Nazis Season 4 Episode 1 - Most Wanted
    7.7/10(61 votes)

    #6 - Most Wanted

    S4:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Rise of the Nazis Season 1 Episode 2 - The First Six Months in Power
    8.0/10(155 votes)

    #7 - The First Six Months in Power

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Rise of the Nazis Season 1 Episode 3 - Night of the Long Knives
    8.0/10(155 votes)

    #8 - Night of the Long Knives

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Rise of the Nazis Season 2 Episode 1 - Barbarossa
    8.0/10(104 votes)

    #9 - Barbarossa

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Rise of the Nazis Season 2 Episode 3 - The Home Front
    8.0/10(103 votes)

    #10 - The Home Front

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Rise of the Nazis Season 2 Episode 2 - Stalingrad
    8.1/10(102 votes)

    #11 - Stalingrad

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Rise of the Nazis Season 1 Episode 1 - Politics
    8.2/10(167 votes)

    #12 - Politics

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Who Will Betray Him?" is the worst rated episode of "Rise of the Nazis". It scored 7.5/10 based on 71 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/10/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hitler's Birthday".