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The Best Episodes of The Cuphead Show! Season 1

Every episode of The Cuphead Show! Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Cuphead Show! Season 1!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 9 - Sweater Luck Next Time
    8.0/10(679 votes)

    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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  2. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 5 - Roll the Dice
    7.9/10(788 votes)

    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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  3. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 8 - Sweater Off Dead
    7.8/10(668 votes)

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

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  4. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 1 - Carn-Evil
    7.6/10(1126 votes)

    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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  5. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 6 - Ghosts Ain't Real
    7.5/10(740 votes)

    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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  6. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 11 - Dirt Nap
    7.5/10(649 votes)

    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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  7. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 12 - In Charm's Way
    7.5/10(659 votes)

    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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  8. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 3 - Ribby & Croaks
    7.2/10(832 votes)

    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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  9. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 10 - Dangerous Mugman
    7.2/10(632 votes)

    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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  10. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 4 - Handle with Care
    7.0/10(777 votes)

    S1:E4

    After Mugman's handle breaks off, the brothers visit a greedy shopkeeper and get creative while on the hunt for glue.

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

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  11. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 7 - Root Packed
    7.0/10(680 votes)

    S1:E7

    Cuphead and Mugman have to defend Elder Kettle's precious vegetable garden after a rotten gang turns their yard into a party.

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

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  12. The Cuphead Show! Season 1 Episode 2 - Baby Bottle
    6.8/10(930 votes)

    S1:E2

    The brothers take care of a baby left at their front door. But with Elder Kettle gone and a strict warning to be good, it's harder than they imagined.

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Sweater Luck Next Time" is the best rated episode of "The Cuphead Show!" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 679 votes. Directed by Clay Morrow and written by Deeki Deke, Dave Wasson, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, Clay Morrow, it aired on 2/18/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Roll the Dice".