The WORST episodes of The Fable

Every episode of The Fable ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Fable!

When you're the infamous "genius killer" hitman The Fable, many things come easy. Being a normal person, however, isn't one of them. In fact, being told that he can't kill anyone for a while may just be the hardest job he's ever taken...

Last Updated: 1/31/2026Network: Nippon TVStatus: Ended

6.80

41 votes

#1 - Rei Utsubo

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/28/2024

From a Taihei detective agency, a dark force is at work, disturbing Akira's peaceful life.

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6.89

44 votes

#2 - Cheerio

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/4/2024

Utsubo and his associates approach Misaki as they proceed with their nefarious plans.

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6.95

40 votes

#3 - I Love You, Nii-san!

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/7/2024

Akira lets Kuroshio, who knows the truth about Fable, tag along for a two-night survival adventure.

6.98

86 votes

#4 - Moving

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2024

The invincible hitman, Fable, is ordered by the boss to live an ordinary life in Osaka for a year.

6.98

45 votes

#5 - You Listening to Me?!

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2024

In his quest to live an ordinary life, Akira begins the seemingly impossible task of finding a job.

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7.11

45 votes

#6 - Survival Training?

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/14/2024

Akira and Kuroshio's survival adventure in the mountains drives Kuroshio to the edge of sanity.

7.12

41 votes

#7 - Lies and Falsehoods

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/18/2024

Akira finds out a surprising fact during a delivery, and Utsubo and his crew make their next move.

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7.15

48 votes

#8 - Prison Release Jamboree

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/12/2024

Kojima becomes increasingly resentful at changes to the Maguro Group while he was in prison.

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7.15

46 votes

#9 - Aniki...Aniki...

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/30/2024

Akira returns with Kojima, but now Ebihara faces a hard decision to keep the peace of the Group.

7.20

46 votes

#10 - The Phantom of the Balcony

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/9/2024

When Akira finds out that Misaki is in trouble, he goes into action to get her out of it.

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7.21

63 votes

#11 - A Wonderful Night

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/14/2024

Akira and Yoko start their new life in Osaka, but trouble always seems to find them.

7.21

47 votes

#12 - Because I'm...You Know!

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/26/2024

Yoko sets her sights on a playboy womanizer who shows up at the bar where she hangs out.

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7.26

43 votes

#13 - Imagination Man

Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 9/29/2024

Isaki arranges for a getaway car but runs into a snag. Otherwise, life goes on for everyone else.

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7.29

48 votes

#14 - You Mean a Hitman...?

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/2/2024

As Kojima's rampage escalates, Ebihara tries to get Akira to keep an eye on him.

7.30

57 votes

#15 - Chatting About Life

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/2024

Sparks fly between Akira, who wants to live in peace, and Ebihara, who wants the hitman out.

7.31

42 votes

#16 - Doorstep Man

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/8/2024

Utsubo and Suzuki put into motion their carefully laid plans to kill Fable, their foe.

7.33

45 votes

#17 - Realist

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/19/2024

With growing frustration, Kojima takes advantage of Ebihara's absence to make his move.

7.33

48 votes

#18 - The Fated Day

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/16/2024

Akira, Yoko, Kojima, and Sunagawa all prepare for what will be an explosive encounter.

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7.36

45 votes

#19 - Mountaineer Man

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/21/2024

One battleground, the woods, the other, a bar. Both will echo with sounds of fierce combat tonight.

7.40

40 votes

#20 - The ABCs of Villainy

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/25/2024

After discovering who Fable is, Utsubo begins working out a plan to kill Akira.

7.40

57 votes

#21 - Tag

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/21/2024

Akira runs the risk of disobeying orders while minding his own business.

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7.49

43 votes

#22 - Starry Sky Lullaby

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/22/2024

Suzuki and Akira work desperately to save Hinako, and Utsubo puts his final plan into action.

7.50

44 votes

#23 - There's Always Someone Better

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/23/2024

Hindered by his order not to kill, Akira still puts his rescue plan into motion.

7.54

41 votes

#24 - 24 Hours

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/25/2024

Utsubo exposes Kainuma's stalking, causing Kainuma to turn his ire on Misaki.

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7.60

40 votes

#25 - Horn

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/15/2024

Akira proves harder than expected to kill, and Utsubo runs into trouble preparing the next trap.

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