The WORST episodes of Obituary
Every episode of Obituary ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Obituary!
An obituarist working at a small-town newspaper suddenly finds herself being paid by the obituary due to cuts; when she "accidentally" kills a nasty piece of work, she discovers she might have an untapped bloodlust, and sets her sights on other unpleasant residents of the town; her killing spree hits a potential snag when the paper hires an attractive crime correspondent.
#1 - Hiccups
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2023
Elvira targets someone sending her poison pen letters as Emerson’s real reason for coming to town is revealed - he’s trying to solve the murder of Maria Riedle in the local woods.
#2 - Wild Goose Chase
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2023
Elvira decides on whether or not to kill her friend as Mallory reveals that she has information that Elvira may be involved in a murder. Hughie sends Emerson on a wild goose chas.
#4 - The Bad Sleep Well
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/2025
Elvira's life spirals after the death of her father. As she grieves, Emerson, desperate to secure his future, strikes a secret deal with their ruthless new boss, Vivienne, for a shot at an editor job. Elvira's own career is threatened by Ruby, a cunning intern who steals her stories and mocks Ward's death.
#5 - It Doesn't Count as a Crime if You Had Fun
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2025
Emerson digs into James Doe's tattoos and Tom Quigley's scandal; Elvira faces Hughie's manipulations as he lures her to a face-to-face meeting and threatens to reveal her secrets.
#6 - The Principle Of Two Weaknesses
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/2025
Elvira helps Oisin frame drug dealer Albert for Ruby's murder, but Albert ambushes her; after a violent struggle, Albert is killed, and Elvira frames him as Ruby's killer; Hughie returns, free thanks to Vivienne.
#7 - The Wrongful Prolongation of Life
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/2025
Elvira, hailed as a hero for killing Albert, faces police suspicion; Hughie links Ward to multiple murders; Elvira's promotion stalls as the killer strikes again.
#8 - WRH?
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/14/2025
Elvira uncovers Walter Eustace as the screwdriver killer's hirer, kills Hughie to protect Ward's memory and manipulates Vivienne to secure her future; she leaves Emerson, starting anew in London.
#9 - Death Becomes Her
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2023
When Elvira’s editor informs her that she will be paid per article, she begins murdering people to avoid going broke. Her plans are shaken when she falls for the crime reporter.
#10 - A Brain Full of Razorblades
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2025
Elvira's supposedly stolen car leads Rose to her; as reporters swarm Kilraven, Vivienne exploits the chaos; when the guards arrest a suspect in Ruby's murder, Elvira doubts they've caught the real killer.
#11 - Stay of Execution
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2023
Elvira finds herself blackmailed by a teenager who saw her murder her first victim. Ward goes to AA while Hughie catches a break when he finds the rifle used to kill Maria Riedle.
#12 - Weapons of Minor Destruction
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2023
Desperate to prove to herself that she is not a monster, Elvira pursues a drunk driver released from jail who mowed down a father and daughter.