7.0/101 votes#1 - Ultra Operation No. 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/17/1966
The episode that started it all! This episode shows how Ultraman came to Earth, and during his chase with the fugitive monster Bemular, a tragic accident that befell Science Patrol member Hayata forces the alien to save the Earthling's life by merging with him. Thus, unbeknownst to anyone (even his Science Patrol teammates), Hayata and Ultraman are now one and the same! The course of the episode has Hayata and his teammates coping with the terrifying Bemular.
Director: Hajime Tsuburaya
Writer: Shinichi Sekizawa
7.0/102 votes#2 - The Gift From Space
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/1966
When Jun and Yuriko sight a UFO, it is discovered to be a lost space capsule that has returned to Earth after a trip to Mars. The unmanned capsule is found to contain two small gold spheres. Before the objects can be scientifically identified, however, they are stolen by a thief who mistakes them for real gold.
Director: Hajime Tsuburaya
Writer: N/A
6.5/102 votes#3 - Goro and Goroh
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/1966
Amagi Mountain (also known as Saru-yama or Monkey Mountain due to its indigenous monkey population) is discovered to be the home of a 50 meter tall giant monkey, after the animal had ingested green leaf walnuts laced with Helipron G from a nearby research facility (Helipron G, a hormone nutrient developed during World War II for the purpose of strengthening soldiers in battle is found to trigger rapid growth in monkeys following excessive consumption).
Director: Hajime Tsuburaya
Writer: N/A
6.0/102 votes#4 - Defeat Gomess!
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/1966
While mining a train tunnel between Tokyo & Osaka, a construction crew unearths a strange object from within a huge underground cavern. Unable to identify the object, Jun and Yuriko venture into the tunnel to further investigate. In the meantime, Ippei and a reporter, with the help of a young boy named Liro, discover that the object is the egg of the giant bird called Litra. According to ancient legend, when Litra's egg is found, the giant monster Gomess will appear to destroy the Earth and consequently, Litra will rise up to defend against it.
Director: Hajime Tsuburaya
Writer: Kitao Senzoku
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"Ultra Operation No. 1" is the best rated episode directed by Hajime Tsuburaya. It scored 7/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Shinichi Sekizawa. It aired on 7/17/1966 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Gift From Space".