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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!!

The Best Episodes of The Cuphead Show!

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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  1. 8.4/10(378 votes)

    #1 - Release the Demons!

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    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.

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  2. 8.3/10(277 votes)

    #2 - The Devil and Ms. Chalice

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    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.

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  3. 8.2/10(411 votes)

    #3 - A High Seas Adventure!

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    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.

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  4. 8.2/10(319 votes)

    #4 - The Devil's Revenge!

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    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?

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  5. 8.2/10(287 votes)

    #5 - A Very Devil Christmas

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    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.

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  6. 8.1/10(346 votes)

    #6 - The Devil's Pitchfork

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    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.

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  8. 8.0/10(600 votes)

    #7 - Sweater Luck Next Time

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    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.

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  9. 8.0/10(364 votes)

    #8 - Sweet Temptation

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    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.

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  10. 7.8/10(694 votes)

    #9 - Roll the Dice

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    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.

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  11. 7.8/10(329 votes)

    #10 - Dead Broke

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    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.

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  12. 7.7/10(589 votes)

    #11 - Sweater Off Dead

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    S1:E8

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

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  13. 7.7/10(361 votes)

    #12 - The I Scream Man

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    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.

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  14. 7.6/10(995 votes)

    #13 - Carn-Evil

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    S1:E1

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

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  15. 7.6/10(248 votes)

    #14 - Dance with Danger

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    S3:E10

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

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  16. 7.5/10(656 votes)

    #15 - Ghosts Ain't Real

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    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.

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  17. 7.5/10(571 votes)

    #16 - Dirt Nap

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    S1:E11

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

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  18. 7.5/10(577 votes)

    #17 - In Charm's Way

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    S1:E12

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

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  19. 7.5/10(383 votes)

    #18 - Jail-Broken

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    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!

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  20. 7.5/10(331 votes)

    #19 - Rats All Folks!

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    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.

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  21. 7.5/10(244 votes)

    #20 - Down and Out

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    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.

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  22. 7.2/10(743 votes)

    #21 - Ribby & Croaks

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    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.

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  23. 7.2/10(558 votes)

    #22 - Dangerous Mugman

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    S1:E10

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

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  24. 7.2/10(357 votes)

    #23 - Charmed and Dangerous

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    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?

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  25. 7.2/10(357 votes)

    #24 - Another Brother

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    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.

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  26. 7.2/10(334 votes)

    #25 - Piano Lesson

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    S2:E7

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

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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 378 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".