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The Best Episodes of Detective Conan Season 1

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

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The son of a world famous mystery writer, Jimmy Kudo, has achieved his own notoriety by assisting the local police as a student detective. He has always been able to solve the most difficult of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 1 - The Big Shrink
    8.0/10(644 votes)

    #1 - The Big Shrink

    S1:E1

    While on a date with Rachel, Kudo is attacked by two shady thugs who slip him an experimental drug. The effects of the poison will turn Jimmy’s life upside down!

    Director:Kenji Kodama
    Writer:Hiroshi Kashiwabara

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  2. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 2 - The Kidnapped Debutante
    7.5/10(457 votes)

    #2 - The Kidnapped Debutante

    S1:E2

    Conan sets out to discover the fate of a wealthy businessman’s kidnapped daughter. His new identity is a secret to everyone but his eccentric inventor friend, Dr. Agasa.

    Director:Toshiya Shinohara
    Writer:Hiroshi Kashiwabara

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  3. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 3 - Beware of Idols
    7.6/10(405 votes)

    #3 - Beware of Idols

    S1:E3

    Pop diva Yoko Okino is being stalked and she's come to star-struck Richard Moore's doorstep for help! Luckily for all involved, Conan is on the job, too.

    Director:Masato Sato
    Writer:Junichi Miyashita

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  4. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 4 - Fish Marks the Spot
    7.2/10(380 votes)

    #4 - Fish Marks the Spot

    S1:E4

    Treasure hunt! When a mysterious coded map ends up in the hands of Conan and his new friends from school, the Junior Detective League is born!

    Director:Kojin Ochi
    Writer:Kazunari Kouchi

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  5. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 5 - The Time Bomb Express
    7.5/10(370 votes)

    #5 - The Time Bomb Express

    S1:E5

    On a cross country train, Conan comes across two sketchy men that might be connected to the night of his big shrink! To make matters worse, the hoods are packing a bomb!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 6 - Tragic Valentine
    7.2/10(342 votes)

    #6 - Tragic Valentine

    S1:E6

    When Rachel and Serena attend a Valentine’s Day dinner party with some boys, Conan decides to tag along. It’s a good thing, too, because murder is on the menu!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 7 - The Case of Mysterious Gifts
    7.7/10(357 votes)

    #7 - The Case of Mysterious Gifts

    S1:E7

    Dr. Woodman has been receiving children’s toys - and cash - once a month for the last two years, and he has no idea why. Conan and Richard take the case and find some interesting twists along the way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 8 - The Art Museum Murder Case
    7.9/10(361 votes)

    #8 - The Art Museum Murder Case

    S1:E8

    The owner of an art museum is killed by what appears to be someone wearing medieval body armor from the 15th century. Can Conan bring the killer to justice?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 9 - Festival Fiasco
    7.3/10(328 votes)

    #9 - Festival Fiasco

    S1:E9

    An author scripts the perfect murder of his ex-partner, complete with an airtight alibi. Can Conan see through the holes in his plot, or has this writer penned himself a perfect happy ending?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 10 - Deadly Game
    7.0/10(337 votes)

    #10 - Deadly Game

    S1:E10

    A star soccer player's been thrown off his game. A girl claiming to be Jimmy's girlfriend has surfaced, asking for help in finding a kidnapped boy. Are the events connected?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 11 - The Moonlight Sonata Murder Case (1/2)
    8.9/10(576 votes)

    #11 - The Moonlight Sonata Murder Case (1/2)

    S1:E11

    There is murder abound on Moonlight Island, and with every victim that is found, the haunting sounds of a classical composition are heard. Conan must solve the crime before all the suspects disappear!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 12 - Kidnapped: Ayumi
    7.1/10(319 votes)

    #12 - Kidnapped: Ayumi

    S1:E12

    An innocent game of hide-and-seek becomes a race through the city when two thugs kidnap Amy. With the clock running against them, can the Junior Detective League rescue her before it's too late?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 13 - Mystery Mastermind
    7.2/10(301 votes)

    #13 - Mystery Mastermind

    S1:E13

    Richard finds the missing father of a girl named Michelle. Unfortunately, the next day, the father is found murdered and Michelle has vanished. It’s up to Conan to find the girl before it’s too late!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 14 - The Shooter
    7.4/10(281 votes)

    #14 - The Shooter

    S1:E14

    As Conan’s gang fishes on the riverbank, they witness a most unusual sight. Can they convince Inspector Meguire and Richard of its importance before it’s too late?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 15 - The Two Faced Brother
    7.8/10(303 votes)

    #15 - The Two Faced Brother

    S1:E15

    When Conan has to deal with a disappearing body, an oddly similar pair of brothers, and a jaded law enforcement system, everything is helter-skelter!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 16 - A Loan Repaid
    7.8/10(302 votes)

    #16 - A Loan Repaid

    S1:E16

    What starts out as a lazy day soon takes an exciting turn when an antique collector meets his end by the edge of an ancient sword. Can Conan cut through all the confusion?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 17 - The Case of the Hi-Jacked Department Store
    6.6/10(276 votes)

    #17 - The Case of the Hi-Jacked Department Store

    S1:E17

    When Conan and his pals find themselves locked in a department store, they stumble right into the hands of a vicious ring of burglars. Will anyone come to their rescue?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 18 - Wedding Day Blues
    7.5/10(313 votes)

    #18 - Wedding Day Blues

    S1:E18

    While Conan suffers through the wedding of a former teacher, someone is plotting to poison the bride’s favorite drink! What diabolical mind is behind this act of evil?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 19 - Fashion Sense
    6.9/10(252 votes)

    #19 - Fashion Sense

    S1:E19

    What began as an enjoyable day for Conan, Richard, and Rachel, who is being interviewed for a potential job as a fashion model, soon turns toxic. A beautiful young lady has been found dead!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 20 - The Disappearing Act
    7.2/10(278 votes)

    #20 - The Disappearing Act

    S1:E20

    Conan, George, Mitch, and Amy explore a haunted house. With strange noises and mysterious screams around every corner, what they find is more bizarre than any ghost ever imagined.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 21 - Lights, Camera... Murder
    7.2/10(257 votes)

    #21 - Lights, Camera... Murder

    S1:E21

    When a crewmember is killed, a movie set becomes a crime scene! Everyone involved in the movie is labeled a suspect, but who could be capable of such a horrendous deed?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 22 - Smooth Sailing (1)
    8.1/10(303 votes)

    #22 - Smooth Sailing (1)

    S1:E22

    Conan, Richard, and Rachel attempt to relax aboard a cruise ship, but the gang soon ends up being cast into the middle of a dangerous family drama. Can Conan find the killer before he takes out the entire family?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 23 - Smooth Sailing (2)
    8.1/10(303 votes)

    #23 - Smooth Sailing (2)

    S1:E23

    Lucas becomes the next victim on the voyage, and it’s revealed that Theodore’s escape from his makeshift cell was only possible with an accomplice. Amid two-timing and back-stabbing, Conan’s on the case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 24 - Better Off Forgotten
    6.9/10(239 votes)

    #24 - Better Off Forgotten

    S1:E24

    During Richard’s day at the track, he must dodge a revenge-driven ex-con and help a beautiful woman recover her memories.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Detective Conan Season 1 Episode 25 - The Counterfeit Ransom Kidnapping
    6.9/10(232 votes)

    #25 - The Counterfeit Ransom Kidnapping

    S1:E25

    A dramatic car chase leaves two people dead - or does it? What does a diving watch, a sun tan, and five million dollars add up to? Just another puzzling case for Conan.

    Director:Masato Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Big Shrink" is the best rated episode of "Detective Conan" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 644 votes. Directed by Kenji Kodama and written by Hiroshi Kashiwabara, it aired on 1/8/1996. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Kidnapped Debutante".