9.4/1035 votes#1 - Four-Leaf Clover
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/5/2009
On one summer day, Wakaba leaves for camp after making a promise to Ko. A few days later, Ko happens to turn on the television, and a high school baseball game is on. During the exchange, a news report comes on, and Ko can't believe what he hears.
Director: N/A
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
7.4/1015 votes#2 - I Hate You!
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/12/2009
Wakaba asks Aoba what kind of boys she likes, Aoba says, "One who can throw a 100 mph fastball." Wakaba says that Ko may one day be able to throw that fast. Ko and Nakanishi's team faces Aoba's pitching in a sandlot baseball game. Aoba wins, but...
Director: N/A
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
7.4/1013 votes#3 - For Real?
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/19/2009
Ko and Nakanishi organize a sandlot game with some old friends from elementary school. Ko stands on the pitcher's mound with Nakanishi as catcher. But after Ko throws a few practice pitches...
Director: Takahide Ogata
Writer: N/A
8.4/1011 votes#4 - Secret Weapon
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/26/2009
An unfriendly man comes to hit at the Tsukishima Batting Center. He hits homerun and homerun, and the other patrons are astonished. When a group of students come check out the high school, the homerun hitter is among them.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/1010 votes#5 - Can I Borrow a Pot?
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/3/2009
Aoba tries to make porridge for Momiji, but then Ko proceeds to skillfully prepare some food for Momiji, and the three of them end up spending New Year’s Eve together. And then, the cherry blossoms bloom and…
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1010 votes#6 - Who Are You?
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/10/2009
Ko, Akaishi and Nakanishi are starting high school, but under the new coach, only a few players make varsity. So Ko and the others join the Portables, the JV team who use a portable for a clubhouse. At the Jr. High, Aoba is the team’s new captain.
Director: N/A
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
8.1/1010 votes#7 - Sucker for a Pretty Face
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/17/2009
The coach invites Aoba to the team’s batting practice. When Ko, Akaishi and Nakanishi hear of it, they go over to confront Daimon. Aoba is getting warmed up when she starts striking out the varsity batters. But when Azuma steps up, she may be too tired...
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/1011 votes#8 - You Two Are Alike
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/24/2009
Aoba feels disgruntled when she hears that Momiji has gone to the park with Ko. Meanwhile, Coach Daimon and the principal discuss the baseball teams' futures. Daimon declares he has no intention of bringing any of the Portables up to varsity, but...
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/1010 votes#9 - Let's Do This!
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/31/2009
It’s the Portables vs. varsity! Ko takes the mound in the bottom of the first. He uses Aoba’s notes to his advantage and strikes out the first two batters, but later in the game, Azuma hits a home run off of him. And Senda...
Director: Takahide Ogata
Writer: N/A
8.1/1011 votes#10 - Yeah, Right
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/7/2009
Ko hits a triple off of Kamikawa's fastball, but he’s getting more and more exhausted. With his fatigue at its peak, Ko tells Akaishi that he’s going to forget about control and focus on speed.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/1010 votes#11 - Wipe That Smirk Off Your Face
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/14/2009
The seniors on the Portables start sulking when they realize they have no shot at joining varsity, and their unmotivated playing drags the whole team down in the scrimmage against the varsity team.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/1010 votes#12 - I Challenge You!
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/21/2009
Ko and Senda visit the junior high to watch the scrimmage game. Aoba is pitching, and she’s so in control she purposely lets the batters get a few hits.
Director: N/A
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
8.1/1012 votes#13 - Summer Training Camp?
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/28/2009
The district tournament begins, and the varsity team sweeps their first opponent. Azuma’s getting a lot of attention from the media, but he and Miki start to have misgivings about Coach Daimon.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/1010 votes#14 - How Many Points?
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/5/2009
Daimon's irrational coaching leads to a loss for the varsity team in the district tournament. Aoba meets Azuma’s brother Junpei at the game and takes him home with her, where he immediately falls in love with Ichiyo.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/109 votes#15 - Enjoy It More
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/12/2009
The Portables' not-so-stellar record has the principal thinking it's the perfect chance to get rid of the Portables and fire Coach Maeno. But Coach Maeno challenges Daimon's team to a scrimmage...
Director: Takahide Ogata
Writer: N/A
8.7/1010 votes#16 - How Should I Know?
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 7/19/2009
The varsity team and the Portables face off in a critical match. Ko gets off to a shaky start on the pitcher’s mound, loading the bases with the first three batters. The two coaches have bet their jobs on the outcome.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/1010 votes#17 - That's Tough
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 7/26/2009
The Portables triumph over varsity, and Coach Daimon and the interim principal leave the school, along with some of Daimon's recruits. Azuma decides to stay at Seishu Gakuen High.
Director: N/A
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
7.1/109 votes#18 - An Audition?
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 8/2/2009
Risa has stayed at Seishu Gakuen even though her father, the former interim principal, left the school. She causes some confusion when she practices for a movie audition.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/109 votes#19 - Memories...
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 8/9/2009
The Kitamura and Tsukishima families visit Wakaba's grandparents, the Asamis. Ko and Aoba look through photo albums and reminisce about Wakaba.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/109 votes#20 - Mizuki Asami
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 8/16/2009
Aoba starts high school at Seishu Gakuen. Her cousin, Mizuki Asami, starts there too, where he becomes the center of the all the girls' attention. But what really bugs Ko and Azuma is that Mizuki is moving in with the Tsukishimas...
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1010 votes#21 - No Matter What Happens
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 8/23/2009
There is a rumor going around that Aoba and Mizuki are dating. But Mizuki is jealous of Ko's relationship with Aoba. Meanwhile, Seishu's baseball team raises the intensity with their new members.
Director: Takahide Ogata
Writer: N/A
7.9/109 votes#22 - You Underestimated It, Didn't You?
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 8/30/2009
Midori asks Aoba to play on an all girls' school baseball team in an upcoming game. But Aoba feels like she should stay true to Seishu Gakuen's team and decline.
Director: N/A
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
8.2/109 votes#23 - We'll Make a Comeback, Right?
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 9/6/2009
Aoba plays on Midori's team against a college powerhouse, but she is put in center field. The college team is strong on offense, and it looks like it could be a blowout. But then, Aoba takes the mound..
Director: N/A
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
7.9/109 votes#24 - Don't You Quit
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 9/13/2009
Ko and his teammates watch one of the nation's best teams scrimmage. They are all captivated by one player on the team, Keitaro Mishima, whom Azuma remembers from Senior League.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/109 votes#25 - It's an Honor
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 9/20/2009
Seishu Gakuen advances to the second round of the summer tournament. But their opponent collects a lot of information on Seishu and goes after their weak points. Will Ko's pitching be enough to win?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Cross Game Season 1
Every episode of Cross Game Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Cross Game Season 1!
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Four-Leaf Clover" is the best rated episode of "Cross Game" season 1. It scored 9.4/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Michihiro Tsuchiya, it aired on 4/5/2009. This episode is rated 2.0 points higher than the second-best, "I Hate You!".