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The Best Episodes of Free!

The story revolves around Haruka Nanase, a boy who has always loved to be immersed in water, and to swim in it. Before graduating from...

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  1. Background image for Dive to the Future!
    8.4/10(42 votes)

    #1 - Dive to the Future!

    S3:E12

    Nagisa, Rei, and the rest of the Iwatobi Swim Club have come to cheer on their former teammates at the All-Japan Invitational. Makoto tells them the story of how ever since Haruka swam for the first time, he'd been swimming only freestyle.

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  2. Background image for Metamorphosis of the Soul!
    7.8/10(25 votes)

    #2 - Metamorphosis of the Soul!

    S3:E8

    After the breakup of his middle school swim team, Ikuya decided to get stronger on his own and not rely on anyone. But Haruka, breaking out of his freestyle comfort zone to swim in the individual medley, tells Ikuya that he's not alone.

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  3. Background image for Streamline of Unity!
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #3 - Streamline of Unity!

    S3:E11

    Makoto meets up with the members of the Iwatobi Swim Club who are in Tokyo for the nationals. Meanwhile, Haru continues his training.

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  4. Background image for First Swim in Another Country!
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #4 - First Swim in Another Country!

    S3:E3

    Rin, now living in Australia, trains hard every day with swimmers from all around the world. Then a Japanese guy shows up where his team is training, challenging each of his teammates to races and beating them one by one. Even Rin is surprised when this newcomer reveals his identity...

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  5. Background image for The Grab Start of Hope!
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #5 - The Grab Start of Hope!

    S3:E10

    Makoto has been unable to get in touch with Haruka following the friendly race at his training camp, making him worry that Haruka is dwelling on what happened. Then Nao approaches Makoto to tell him about a rumor he heard.

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  6. Background image for A Solitary Medley!
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    #6 - A Solitary Medley!

    S3:E7

    With the college championships approaching, all the swimmers are training hard on their own in addition to their official club practices. Haruka is also undergoing some extra training, with coaching from the mysterious man they've been seeing around campus. Makoto is concerned about the arrangement, but Haruka assures him that he asked for the help himself

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  8. Background image for Interval in the Evening Calm!
    7.4/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Interval in the Evening Calm!

    S3:E9

    Haruka's next race is the All-Japan Invitational, which determines who will represent Japan at the global level. To prepare for this important tournament, Haruka is invited to a special training camp.

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  9. Background image for Sprouting Dive Start!
    7.3/10(27 votes)

    #8 - Sprouting Dive Start!

    S3:E1

    Haruka has entered Hidaka University, where he's now training with the swim club to prepare for a newcomer tournament. One day, he runs into Asahi, a swim teammate from middle school. Haruka is later joined by Makoto, who also moved to Tokyo, at a coffee shop to catch up with Asahi... and the topic quickly turns to Ikuya, another teammate they swam with in middle school. On the day of the newcomer tournament, Haruka and Asahi are in the same race for the first time in years... and the spectacle is watched by Hiyori, who calls Haruka an "inferior copy of Ikuya." After the race, as Haruka is walking through the halls with Asahi, he catches sight of Ikuya passing by..

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  10. Background image for Interference of Loss!
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #9 - Interference of Loss!

    S3:E4

    Haru, Makoto, and Asahi visit Shimogami University in hopes of talking to Ikuya, but even after looking all over campus, they can't find him. Hiyori, however, notices them and makes it his mission to keep them from seeing Ikuya.

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  11. Background image for A Promise on a Shooting Star!
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    #10 - A Promise on a Shooting Star!

    S3:E2

    Haruka and his relay teammates decide to hold a training camp in the summer of their second year of middle school. During the night, Haruka heads out to the pool and finds Ikuya looking up at the stars.

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  12. Background image for An Ominous Workout!
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #11 - An Ominous Workout!

    S3:E5

    The Iwatobi High School Swim Club is participating in a joint training camp with the Samezuka Academy and Soufuukan High School teams. Sousuke is also participating as an alumnus. In the midst of the excitement, Rei and Nagisa notice that something is odd about Romio's swimming. Then Shizuru tells them the story of what happened to Romio in middle school...

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  13. Background image for The Mermaid of the Abyss!
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #12 - The Mermaid of the Abyss!

    S3:E6

    Hiyori still remembers the first time he saw Ikuya smile. Both boys grew stronger through rigorous training while they studied abroad in America... but seeing Haruka threw Ikuya off his stride. Now Hiyori wishes Ikuya would just forget about Haruka for good.

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  14. Background image for Captive Butterfly
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Captive Butterfly

    S1:E4

    The Iwatobi Swim Club has a full roster now.As they begin to practice, they run into a little trouble.After a certain member claims that his swimsuit is to blame, the club makes a trip to buy new swimsuits.

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  15. Background image for Stormy Dash-Dive!
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Stormy Dash-Dive!

    S2:E1

    Haruka and his friends have grown after last summer’s tournament. Amidst the hustle and bustle of training for their individual events, their daily lives continue as usual. However, a new season now approaches!

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  16. Background image for The Promise's Somersault Turn!
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - The Promise's Somersault Turn!

    S2:E4

    In anticipation of the upcoming prefectural tournament, the members of the Samezuka Swim Club enthusiastically show off their individual abilities. At the Iwatobi Swim Club, an equally enthusiastic Gou proposes a lunchbox inspection to ensure the boys are getting the right nutrition to support their training. However...

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  17. Background image for A Resolution's Heads-Up!
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - A Resolution's Heads-Up!

    S2:E5

    The members of the Iwatobi Swim Club ponder over the cause of Nagisa’s odd behavior at the end of practice that day. Though they time their chance well to ask Nagisa what’s happened, Nagisa stubbornly refuses to explain why he’s upset...

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  18. Background image for Invincible Prime!
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Invincible Prime!

    S2:E6

    On the eve of prefecturals, Makoto resolves himself to broach a certain subject with Haruka. As the tournament begins, the Iwatobi Swim Club is extremely enthusiastic about its prospects. But will every member be able to pass the prelims of his individual events?

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  19. Background image for A Swim-Off in a Foreign Land!
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - A Swim-Off in a Foreign Land!

    S2:E12

    Upon Rin’s invitation, Haruka finds himself venturing to “a certain country.” Knowing that Haruka has hit a wall worrying about his future, Rin opens up and speaks to him about his own thoughts and feelings. Afterward, Rin quietly asks Haruka what he will do about his own future...

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  20. Background image for The Eternal Summer of Beginnings!
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - The Eternal Summer of Beginnings!

    S2:E13

    Having faced his feelings honestly at last, Haruka tells Makoto, Nagisa, and Rei what he has decided for himself and his future. The Iwatobi Swim Club is once again fully united as they mount the starting block at nationals, ready to swim for themselves, for their friends, and now, for the future as well.

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  21. Background image for Reunion at the Starting Block!
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Reunion at the Starting Block!

    S1:E1

    After spending their first year of high school in peace and quiet, Haruka and Makoto run into Nagisa, a new student who was a member at a swimming club with them when they were kids. That swimming club is being torn down, so the three of them sneak in to dig up a time capsule that they buried in the back, which is when they are reunited with Rin, the fourth member of their group who left to study abroad.

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  22. Background image for Memories in the Distance!
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Memories in the Distance!

    S1:E2

    Makoto and Nagisa watch with their breaths held as Haruka and Rin engage in an intense race. However, they notice that Rin appears to be have changed. At the same time, Nagisa prepares to start up a swim club with help from Rin's sister Gou.

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  23. Background image for Theoretical Dolphin Kick!
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Theoretical Dolphin Kick!

    S1:E3

    The Iwatobi Swim Club needs one more member before it can participate in relays. Nagisa has set his sights on his classmate Rei, who is a member of the track team. Despite Rei's refusal to join, but Nagisa appears intent on recruiting Rei into the swim club.

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  24. Background image for Trial in Open Water
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Trial in Open Water

    S1:E5

    Haruka and the other club members decide to hold a training camp to prepare for prefectural. Each member follows his own regimen. However, Rei is unhappy about falling behind and heads back into the ocean at night to practice.

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  25. Background image for Hesitant Loosen Up
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Hesitant Loosen Up

    S1:E9

    Prefecturals are over and the Iwatobi Swim Club members are pleased by the progress they have made. A local summer festival gives them an opportunity to relax. When Nagisa finds out that Rin is also at the festival, he orders Rei to follow Rin and make sure that Haruka and Rin do not meet.

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  26. Background image for Stroke of an Unexpected Meeting!
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Stroke of an Unexpected Meeting!

    S2:E2

    The crew ponders how to attract new members to the Swim Club. Haruka is called in by Amakata-sensei to discuss his intended career path, but as always, Haruka moves to the beat of his own drum. Meanwhile, Coach Sasabe brings an interesting opportunity to the boys…

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Best Episodes Summary

"Dive to the Future!" is the best rated episode of "Free!". It scored 8.4/10 based on 42 votes. Directed by Taichi Ogawa, Eisaku Kawanami and written by Masahiro Yokotani, it aired on 9/27/2018. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Metamorphosis of the Soul!".