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.

Last Updated: 10/28/2025Network: RTÉ OneStatus: Continuing

6.75

113 votes

#1 - 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.

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6.91

69 votes

#2 - 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.

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7.00

17 votes

#3 - 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.

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7.14

50 votes

#4 - 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.

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7.17

64 votes

#5 - 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.

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7.23

13 votes

#6 - 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.

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7.24

54 votes

#7 - 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.

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7.29

7 votes

#8 - 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.

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7.35

60 votes

#9 - Body Count

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2023

When Ward reveals what really happened the night Maria Riedle was killed, Elvira sets about framing Hughie for the crime. A surprise face returns to Kilraven.

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7.38

8 votes

#10 - 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.

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It Doesn't Count as a Crime if You Had Fun

7.43

7 votes

#11 - 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.

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7.88

8 votes

#12 - 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.

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