The Seven Deadly Sins backdrop
Animation•Action & Adventure•Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The Best Episodes of The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1

Every episode of The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1!

Binge this in 9h 36m•Peaking at 7.8/10

The “Seven Deadly Sins”—a group of evil knights who conspired to overthrow the kingdom of Britannia—were said to have been eradicated by the Holy Knights, although some claim that they still live. Ten years later,

Airs on
tv asahiMBSTV TokyoTBS
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons4

All1234

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 1 - The Seven Deadly Sins
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    #1 - The Seven Deadly Sins

    S1:E1

    The third princess of the Kingdom of Liones, Elizabeth, finds Meliodas, who is the owner of the Boar Hat bar and is also one of the Seven Deadly Sins. With her identity revealed, she is pursued by Twigo whom Meliodas easily defeats. The princess joins him on his journey to find the other Deadly Sins in order to defeat the Holy Knights, who have orchestrated a coup d'état and have overthrown the king.

    Director:Tomokazu Tokoro
    Writer:Shoutarou Suga

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 2 - The Sword of the Holy Knight
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    #2 - The Sword of the Holy Knight

    S1:E2

    When Gilthunder plants his sword in the center of the town and stops the village from making ale, only Meliodas can remove it, making him town savior.

    Director:Hideki Ito
    Writer:Shoutarou Suga

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 3 - The Sin in the Sleeping Forest
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #3 - The Sin in the Sleeping Forest

    S1:E3

    Meliodas, Hawk and Elizabeth travel to the daunting Forest of White Dreams, where Meliodas goes to dangerous extremes to obtain information.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 4 - A Little Girl's Dream
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #4 - A Little Girl's Dream

    S1:E4

    Diane joins the mission to free Ban from the Baste Dungeon, but the group is assailed by an enemy set on crushing the whole town and the Deadly Sins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 5 - Even if You Should Die
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Even if You Should Die

    S1:E5

    Golgius tries to seize the sword from Elizabeth and Meliodas; the sound of a mysterious bell drives the group to fight each other.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 6 - The Poem of Beginnings
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #6 - The Poem of Beginnings

    S1:E6

    Elizabeth and Meliodas must fight Holy Knights Friesia and Ruin to proceed to the dungeon. An omen foretells of disaster on its way to Britannia.

    Director:Toshimasa Ishii
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of The Seven Deadly Sins

    READ
  7. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 7 - A Touching Reunion
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #7 - A Touching Reunion

    S1:E7

    Ban, Meliodas and company have finally reunited. Seeking a clue to the location of the Grizzly's Sin of Sloth, they head to the Capital of the Dead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 8 - The Fearsome Pursuer
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #8 - The Fearsome Pursuer

    S1:E8

    King and Ban have a final showdown. Holy Knight Guila battles Meliodas, Diane and Elizabeth. Ban remembers Elaine and the Fountain of Youth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 9 - Dark Pulse
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Dark Pulse

    S1:E9

    Elaine finally persuades King to rescue Meliodas and the others. Back in the capital, malcontent starts to stir among some of the Holy Knights.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 10 - The Vaizel Fighting Festival
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #10 - The Vaizel Fighting Festival

    S1:E10

    Upon learning the fighting festival's grand prize, Gideon; Meliodas, Ban and King decide to participate, as do Holy Knights Howzer and Griamore.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 11 - Pent-up Feeling
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Pent-up Feeling

    S1:E11

    In the final match of the festival's first round, Ban reflects on the first time he met Meliodas. Veronica and Griamore search for Elizabeth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 12 - Bloodcurdling Cannon
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Bloodcurdling Cannon

    S1:E12

    During the last match of the festival, the venue breaks out in pandemonium when a group of Holy Knights attacks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 13 - The Angel of Destruction
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #13 - The Angel of Destruction

    S1:E13

    Enclosed inside the Goddess Amber, Meliodas breaks free and reappears. Not his true self, he begins attacking his allies as well as his enemies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 14 - A Reader of Books
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #14 - A Reader of Books

    S1:E14

    Meliodas and his pals begin a new search for the remaining Seven Deadly Sins. The Holy Knight Helbram dispatches assassins to crush the Armor Giant.

    Director:Toshimasa Ishii
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 15 - Unholy Knight
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Unholy Knight

    S1:E15

    Just as the attack overtakes the Armor Giant, Gowther appears, taking unexpected action. Elizabeth learns of Meliodas' past and the existence of Liz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 16 - The Legends, Provoked
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #16 - The Legends, Provoked

    S1:E16

    Elizabeth's words convince Meliodas to fight, and it becomes clear who stole his consciousness. Hendrickson begins to resurrect the Demon Clan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 17 - The First Sacrifice
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #17 - The First Sacrifice

    S1:E17

    When Elizabeth is kidnapped, Meliodas, Ban and Gowther launch an attack on the capital. Meanwhile, King Arthur of Camelot confronts Hendrickson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 18 - Even If It Costs Me My Life
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Even If It Costs Me My Life

    S1:E18

    Diane has a brush with death while protecting Zeal. Howzer and Guila are forced into a struggle against formidable magical powers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 19 - The Fairy King Waits In Vain
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #19 - The Fairy King Waits In Vain

    S1:E19

    The King reminisces over some old memories of a time Diane and King spent together when Diane was still a giant child. Back to the present, King fights Hellbram, while in a different location Hendriksen fights Arthur.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 20 - The Courage Charm
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #20 - The Courage Charm

    S1:E20

    In order to take Elizabeth back, Meliodas teams up with Arthur to fight a fierce battle against Hendrickson and Gilthunder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 21 - The Looming Threat
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #21 - The Looming Threat

    S1:E21

    Ban explores the catacombs under the city. Merlin and the other sins go to the chamber where the king Baltra and Elizabeth are being held captive. Dreyfus has a confession.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 22 - What I Can Do For You
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #22 - What I Can Do For You

    S1:E22

    Ban attempts to kill Meliodas, but is stopped by Hawk. Meliodas and the sins corner Hendriksen and prepare to take him down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 23 - Despair Descends
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #23 - Despair Descends

    S1:E23

    Pursued by the Seven Deadly Sins, Hendrickson makes two finds that give him the ultimate Demon power.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 Episode 24 - Heroes
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #24 - Heroes

    S1:E24

    Just when it seems as if the Seven Deadly Sins will be defeated by Hendrickson's overwhelming power, Elizabeth's power returns to her.

    Director:Toshimasa Ishii
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Seven Deadly Sins" is the best rated episode of "The Seven Deadly Sins" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Tomokazu Tokoro and written by Shoutarou Suga, it aired on 10/5/2014. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Sword of the Holy Knight".