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The Best Episodes of Ben 10 Season 1

Every episode of Ben 10 Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ben 10 Season 1!

When 10-year-old Ben Tennyson discovers a mysterious device, he gains the power to change into ten different alien heroes, each with uniquely awesome powers. With such abilities at his disposal, Ben realizes a greater responsibility to help others and stop evildoers, but that doesn't mean he's above a little superpowered mischief now and then.

Genres:AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureComedyKids

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Ben 10" season 1 is "And Then There Were 10", rated 8/10 from 1078 user votes. It was directed by Scooter Tidwell and written by Tom Pugsley. "And Then There Were 10" aired on 12/27/2005 and is rated 0.8 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Washington B.C.".

  • And Then There Were 10
    8.0/10 1,078 votes

    #1 - And Then There Were 10

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/27/2005

    Average kid, ten year old Ben Tennyson, his Grandpa Max and his cousin Gwen's summer of adventure takes an odd turn when Ben discovers a watch like object that has been jettisoned from alien spacecraft high above the Earth.

    Director: Scooter Tidwell

    Writer: Tom Pugsley

  • Washington B.C.
    7.2/10 798 votes

    #2 - Washington B.C.

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2006

    Ben must fight Dr. Animo, a crazed scientist who has a DNA-altering device.

    Director: Alex Soto

    Writer: Tom Pugsley, Greg Klein

  • The Krakken
    7.3/10 750 votes

    #3 - The Krakken

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/14/2006

    Ben has his hands full with a giant sea monster and an evil poacher.

    Director: Scooter Tidwell

    Writer: Joe Kelly

  • Permanent Retirement
    7.4/10 729 votes

    #4 - Permanent Retirement

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/21/2006

    Ben must rescue his aunt and grandfather when they are held hostage by shape-shifting aliens.

    Director: Scooter Tidwell

    Writer: N/A

  • Hunted
    8.2/10 721 votes

    #5 - Hunted

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/28/2006

    Ben is pursued by three bounty hunters sent by Vilgax to steal the Omnitrix.

    Director: Scooter Tidwell

    Writer: Adam Beechen

  • Tourist Trap
    7.0/10 682 votes

    #6 - Tourist Trap

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/4/2006

    Ben accidentally releases creatures made of electric energy and must use his own powers to recapture them.

    Director: Scooter Tidwell

    Writer: N/A

  • Kevin 11
    8.4/10 744 votes

    #7 - Kevin 11

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/11/2006

    Ben meets a mutant who can absorb any form of energy and may be after the Omnitrix.

    Director: Scooter Tidwell

    Writer: Greg Klein

  • The Alliance
    7.6/10 650 votes

    #8 - The Alliance

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/18/2006

    Ben clashes with a female gang member who's become part cyborg.

    Director: Scooter Tidwell

    Writer: N/A

  • Last Laugh
    8.1/10 684 votes

    #9 - Last Laugh

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/25/2006

    Ben discovers an evil circus that's headed by a psychic vampire clown named Zombozo.

    Director: Scooter Tidwell

    Writer: N/A

  • Lucky Girl
    7.8/10 645 votes

    #10 - Lucky Girl

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/4/2006

    Ben battles a sorcerer who possesses a number of charms, and Gwen suddenly becomes a superhero when one of the charms falls into her hands.

    Director: Scooter Tidwell

    Writer: N/A

  • A Small Problem
    7.5/10 634 votes

    #11 - A Small Problem

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/11/2006

    Ben gets revenge on an amusement-park attendant who said he was too small to go on a ride.

    Director: Scooter Tidwell

    Writer: N/A

  • Side Effects
    7.1/10 635 votes

    #12 - Side Effects

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/18/2006

    Ben's summer cold causes strange physical changes in his alien personas.

    Director: Scooter Tidwell

    Writer: Greg Klein

  • Secrets
    8.8/10 745 votes

    #13 - Secrets

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/25/2006

    Vilgax tries to get the Omnitrix for himself while Grandpa Max's strange past becomes known, causing a showdown between Vilgax and the Tennyson family.

    Director: Scooter Tidwell

    Writer: Marty Isenberg