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After a mysterious inferno kills his family, Shirou is saved and adopted by Kiritsugu Emiya, who teaches him the ways of magic and justice. One night, years after Kiritsugu's death, Shirou is cleaning at school, when he finds himself caught in the middle of a deadly encounter between two superhumans known as Servants. During his attempt to escape, the boy is caught by one of the Servants and receives a life-threatening injury. Miraculously, he survives, but the same Servant returns to finish what he started. In desperation, Shirou summons a Servant of his own, a knight named Saber. The two must now participate in the Fifth Holy Grail War, a battle royale of seven Servants and the mages who summoned them, with the grand prize being none other than the omnipotent Holy Grail itself. Fate/stay night follows Shirou as he struggles to find the fine line between a hero and a killer, his ideals clashing with the harsh reality around him. Will the boy become a hero like his foster father, or die trying? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

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Fate/Zero

13 episodes
8.9
E18.5
E28.8
E38.8
E49.1
E59.4
E68.6
E79.1
E89.1
E99.0
E108.4
E119.4
E128.7
E138.9
9.3

Fate/Zero 2nd Season

E19.3
E29.5
E39.6
E49.3
E59.0
E69.4
E79.0
E89.2
E99.1
E109.6
E119.5
E129.1

Fate/stay night

24 episodes
8.2This page
E17.5
E28.1
E37.7
E48.0
E58.1
E68.0
E77.9
E88.0
E98.0
E107.8
E118.5
E128.7
E138.1
E149.1
E158.1
E168.1
E178.1
E188.1
E198.4
E207.8
E218.4
E228.4
E238.3
E248.4

Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works

E18.8
E28.2
E39.3
E48.2
E58.3
E68.6
E79.1
E88.9
E98.7
E109.1
E118.7
E128.7

Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2nd Season

E18.8
E28.9
E39.2
E48.8
E59.2
E68.8
E79.0
E89.2
E98.7
E108.0
E118.4
E128.9
E138.7

Ratings last updated: October 28, 2026

At a glance

Episodes
24
Franchise
Part 3 of 5
Aired
Jan 7, 2006 – Jun 17, 2006
Average rating
8.2/10
Best episode
Episode 149.1“The End of the Ideal”

Best Fate/stay night episodes

  1. Episode 14The End of the Ideal9.1
  2. Episode 12Splitting the Sky8.7
  3. Episode 11Temple of Blood8.5
  4. Episode 24The All Too Distant Utopia8.4
  5. Episode 21The Star of Creation That Divided Heaven and Earth8.4
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  1. Episode 19The Golden King8.4
  2. Episode 22Result of a Wish8.4
  3. Episode 23The Holy Grail8.3
  4. Episode 15The Twelve Trials8.1
  5. Episode 17Mark of the Witch8.1

Lowest-rated Fate/stay night episodes

  1. Episode 1The First Day7.5
  2. Episode 3Opening Act7.7
  3. Episode 20Distant Trace of a Dreams7.8
  4. Episode 10The Calm Interlude7.8
  5. Episode 7Despicable Act7.9

Fate/stay night Episode Rating Chart

This episode rating chart shows all 24 episodes of Fate/stay night (part 3 of 5 in the Fate/Zero franchise), based on MyAnimeList ratings. The average episode score is 8.2/10. The highest-rated episode is Episode 14 "The End of the Ideal" with a score of 9.1/10, while the lowest-rated is Episode 1 "The First Day" at 7.5/10. 16 of 24 episodes (67%) score 8.0 or above, placing them in the Great or higher tier on the AnimeGraphs rating scale.

Across all 5 parts of the Fate/Zero franchise (74 episodes), the average episode score is 8.7/10 and the highest-rated episode is Fate/Zero Season 2 Episode 10 "The Sea at the End of the World" (9.6/10).

PartEpisodesAvg ratingHighestLowest
Fate/Zero138.99.48.4
Fate/Zero Season 2129.39.69.0
Fate/stay night248.29.17.5
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]128.79.38.2
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2138.89.28.0

Fate/stay night episode list

Show all 24 episodes
#TitleScore
1The First DayJan 7, 20067.5
2Fateful NightJan 13, 20068.1
3Opening ActJan 20, 20067.7
4The Strongest EnemyJan 27, 20068.0
5Two Magi (Part 1)Feb 3, 20068.1
6Two Magi (Part 2)Feb 10, 20068.0
7Despicable ActFeb 17, 20067.9
8Discordant MelodyFeb 24, 20068.0
9Elegance in the MoonlightMar 3, 20068.0
10The Calm InterludeMar 10, 20067.8
11Temple of BloodMar 17, 20068.5
12Splitting the SkyMar 24, 20068.7
13Winter CastleApr 1, 20068.1
14The End of the IdealApr 8, 20069.1
15The Twelve TrialsApr 15, 20068.1
16The Sword of the Promised VictoryApr 22, 20068.1
17Mark of the WitchApr 29, 20068.1
18Decisive BattleMay 6, 20068.1
19The Golden KingMay 13, 20068.4
20Distant Trace of a DreamsMay 20, 20067.8
21The Star of Creation That Divided Heaven and EarthMay 27, 20068.4
22Result of a WishJun 3, 20068.4
23The Holy GrailJun 10, 20068.3
24The All Too Distant UtopiaJun 17, 20068.4

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Fate/stay night have?

Fate/stay night has 24 episodes. It is part 3 of 5 in the Fate/Zero franchise, which has 74 episodes in total.

What is the best Fate/stay night episode?

The highest-rated Fate/stay night episode is Episode 14 "The End of the Ideal" (9.1/10) on MyAnimeList, followed by Episode 12 "Splitting the Sky" (8.7/10) and Episode 11 "Temple of Blood" (8.5/10).

What is the lowest-rated Fate/stay night episode?

The lowest-rated Fate/stay night episode is Episode 1 "The First Day" (7.5/10) on MyAnimeList.

What is the average episode rating for Fate/stay night?

The average episode rating for Fate/stay night is 8.2/10 across 24 rated episodes on MyAnimeList. 16 of them (67%) score 8.0 or above. Across all 5 parts of the Fate/Zero franchise, the average is 8.7/10.