Devil May Cry Episode 1 -

While not an "episode" in the television sense, the first game (and its first mission) serves as the foundation for the series.

: The heist prompts the U.S. government to involve DARKCOM , an interdimensional security agency led by the religious fanatic Vice President William Baines . They capture an information broker named Enzo Ferino , who provides background on Dante’s past and his family’s tragic history with demons. Devil May Cry Episode 1

: After Dante defeats a brother who had been replaced by a demon, the real Patty offers to take care of the orphan, but the child ultimately chooses to stay at the Devil May Cry shop. Video Game (2001): "Mission 1" While not an "episode" in the television sense,

The first episode of the 2007 Madhouse series focuses on a more episodic, "case-of-the-week" style. They capture an information broker named Enzo Ferino