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The Best Episodes of The Cuphead Show!

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

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Follow the misadventures of the impulsive Cuphead and his cautious but persuadable brother Mugman in this animated series based on the hit video game.

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    The Cuphead Show! Season 2 Episode 8 - Release the Demons!
    8.4/10(443 votes)

    #1 - Release the Demons!

    S2:E8

    Steaming mad and ready for revenge, the Devil summons his finest demons and sends them above ground on a mission to recapture Cuphead's soul.

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  2. The Cuphead Show! Season 3 Episode 11 - The Devil and Ms. Chalice
    8.3/10(339 votes)

    #2 - The Devil and Ms. Chalice

    S3:E11

    An epic dance contest morphs into a high-stakes game of winners and losers, with more than one soul on the line. How will it all end? Hilariously.

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  3. The Cuphead Show! Season 2 Episode 3 - A High Seas Adventure!
    8.2/10(482 votes)

    #3 - A High Seas Adventure!

    S2:E3

    The boys think they're just "playing" pirate until they actually drift out to sea and get roped into a mission to reunite a captain and his sweetheart.

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  4. The Cuphead Show! Season 3 Episode 1 - The Devil's Revenge!
    8.2/10(376 votes)

    #4 - The Devil's Revenge!

    S3:E1

    Without Mugman, Cuphead doesn't know what to do with himself. Can he strike a deal with the Devil to save his beloved brother and bring him home?

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  5. The Cuphead Show! Season 3 Episode 6 - A Very Devil Christmas
    8.2/10(346 votes)

    #5 - A Very Devil Christmas

    S3:E6

    Christmas brings out the worst in the Devil, who's notoriously naughty... until he schemes to get himself onto Santa's nice list.

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  6. The Cuphead Show! Season 2 Episode 13 - The Devil's Pitchfork
    8.1/10(415 votes)

    #6 - The Devil's Pitchfork

    S2:E13

    Cuphead and Mugman are giddy with power when they get their hands on the Devil's pitchfork and make fiery mischief all over town.

    Director:Clay Morrow
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  7. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 9 - Sweater Luck Next Time
    8.0/10(676 votes)

    #7 - Sweater Luck Next Time

    S1:E9

    The Devil follows the brothers day after day, waiting for Cuphead to take off his sweater so he can collect his soul before Stickler finds out.

    Director:Clay Morrow
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  8. The Cuphead Show! Season 2 Episode 5 - Sweet Temptation
    8.0/10(431 votes)

    #8 - Sweet Temptation

    S2:E5

    Cuphead's self-control is put to the test when he discovers a sugary dreamland where he can eat all the sweets he wants... with a catch.

    Director:Clay Morrow
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  9. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 5 - Roll the Dice
    7.9/10(786 votes)

    #9 - Roll the Dice

    S1:E5

    All bets are off when Cuphead takes over Inkwell Isle's No. 1 game show, much to the annoyance of its devious host King Dice and his devilish boss.

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  10. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 8 - Sweater Off Dead
    7.8/10(665 votes)

    #10 - Sweater Off Dead

    S1:E8

    Mugman knits a special sweater to keep Cuphead's soul safe. Meanwhile, in the underworld, the Devil is throwing a party.

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  11. The Cuphead Show! Season 2 Episode 9 - Dead Broke
    7.8/10(388 votes)

    #11 - Dead Broke

    S2:E9

    Ms. Chalice and the boys craft a perfect spooky scam: making money as ghost removers! But things get real when they pick a house that's already haunted.

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  12. The Cuphead Show! Season 2 Episode 6 - The I Scream Man
    7.7/10(421 votes)

    #12 - The I Scream Man

    S2:E6

    All Mugman wants is a little peace and quiet while Cuphead and Elder Kettle are away. Enter the ice cream man — and his jaunty truck's maddening jingle.

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  13. The Cuphead Show! Season 3 Episode 10 - Dance with Danger
    7.7/10(300 votes)

    #13 - Dance with Danger

    S3:E10

    A fateful flashback reveals what Ms. Chalice's life was like before she met Cuphead and Mugman.

    Director:Clay Morrow
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  14. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 1 - Carn-Evil
    7.6/10(1123 votes)

    #14 - Carn-Evil

    S1:E1

    Cuphead convinces Mugman they should ditch their chores and head to the carnival, unaware it's a front to collect souls.

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  15. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 6 - Ghosts Ain't Real
    7.5/10(736 votes)

    #15 - Ghosts Ain't Real

    S1:E6

    A spooky bunch of ghosts treat Cuphead and Mugman to a night of chills and thrills after trapping them inside a creepy graveyard.

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  16. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 11 - Dirt Nap
    7.5/10(646 votes)

    #16 - Dirt Nap

    S1:E11

    Elder Kettle overhears strange conversations between Cuphead and Mugman, then worries that the boys have menacing plans for him.

    Director:Clay Morrow
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  17. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 12 - In Charm's Way
    7.5/10(655 votes)

    #17 - In Charm's Way

    S1:E12

    Trouble follows the brothers when Cuphead and Mugman get in over their heads upon meeting a free-spirited, street-smart new friend.

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  18. The Cuphead Show! Season 2 Episode 1 - Jail-Broken
    7.5/10(446 votes)

    #18 - Jail-Broken

    S2:E1

    Cuphead and Mugman are in the slammer after breaking into the cookie factory. Prison's scary — but now they can't decide whether to bust out or stay in!

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  19. The Cuphead Show! Season 2 Episode 10 - Rats All Folks!
    7.4/10(388 votes)

    #19 - Rats All Folks!

    S2:E10

    A crafty rat claims ownership of Elder Kettle's cottage and all of its contents after a careless Cuphead and Mugman leave the door open.

    Director:Clay Morrow
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  20. The Cuphead Show! Season 3 Episode 8 - Down and Out
    7.4/10(297 votes)

    #20 - Down and Out

    S3:E8

    King Dice — the Devil's onetime No. 1 — is out of the spotlight. But Cuphead of all people wants to be his manager and help him make a comeback.

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  21. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 3 - Ribby & Croaks
    7.2/10(830 votes)

    #21 - Ribby & Croaks

    S1:E3

    A squabbling Mugman and Cuphead sneak into a club to grab some ice cream after the boxing champs who own it steal their money.

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  22. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 10 - Dangerous Mugman
    7.2/10(629 votes)

    #22 - Dangerous Mugman

    S1:E10

    Cuphead and a cowardly Mugman test their courage after Porkrind sends them on a dangerous errand that quickly gets out of hand.

    Director:Clay Morrow
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  23. The Cuphead Show! Season 2 Episode 2 - Charmed and Dangerous
    7.2/10(418 votes)

    #23 - Charmed and Dangerous

    S2:E2

    Trouble comes a-knockin' when Ms. Chalice turns up on Elder Kettle's doorstep and turns on the charm. The question is: Can she be trusted?

    Director:Clay Morrow
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  24. The Cuphead Show! Season 2 Episode 4 - Another Brother
    7.2/10(416 votes)

    #24 - Another Brother

    S2:E4

    After an argument with Mugman, Cuphead goes looking for another brother. But his reckless new sibling isn't all he's cracked up to be.

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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  25. The Cuphead Show! Season 2 Episode 7 - Piano Lesson
    7.2/10(393 votes)

    #25 - Piano Lesson

    S2:E7

    Mugman gets dangerously jealous when his snooty piano teacher taps Cuphead to compete for a $10,000 musical prize instead of him.

    Director:Clay Morrow
    Writers:Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow

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Best Episodes Summary

"Release the Demons!" is the best rated episode of "The Cuphead Show!". It scored 8.4/10 based on 443 votes. Directed by Adam Paloian and written by Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow, it aired on 8/19/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Devil and Ms. Chalice".