Every season of Gintama ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Gintama!

Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura receive a request from a man who wants them to make him stronger.

You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (1)

Gintoki's group goes to take back a house for a man who's been conned.

You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (2)

Sakata Gintoki meets Shimura Shinpachi.  The two proceeds to save Shinpachi's older sister from an amanto entertainment club.

Nobody with Naturally Wavy Hair Can be That Bad!

Gintoki and Shinpachi meet an amanto alien girl who's been chased after by gangster.

Watch Out! Weekly Shonen JUMP Sometimes Comes Out on Saturdays!

Gintoki's group's been asked to deliver a package to an amanto alien embassy.

Make Friends You Can Call by Their Nicknames, Even When You're an Old Fart!

A man tries to break out of jail, to attend a pop star's concert.

Keep Your Promise Even If It Kills You

The group is hired to find an amanto alien prince's pet.

Responsible Owners Should Clean Up After Their Pets!

Shinpachi's sister is being stalked by a Shinsengumi officer.

There Is Butt a Fine Line Between Persistence and Stubbornness

The Shinsengumi goes to avenge their commander's defeat.

Fighting Should Be Done With Fists!

Eat Something Sour When You're Tired!

The trio helps an old man to track down a woman whom he met when he was young. Shown as a one hour special with episode 12.

Look, Overly Sticky Sweet Dumplings Are Not Real Dumplings, You Idiot!

The kabuki district has been robbed by a mysterious thief.

People Who Make Good First Impressions Usually Suck!

The group is hired to find a missing girl.  However, the group is dragged into deeper trouble than they originally anticipated.  Gintoki may require the help of his old friend Katsura to help him out of this mess.

If You're Going to Cosplay, Go All Out!

Part 1 - The Shinsengumi is asked to protect an amanto alien official.

Part 2 - Kagura meets a princess who's sneaked out from the castle.

Boys Have a Weird Ritual that Makes Them Think They Turn Into Men When They Touch Frogs! / You Only Gotta Wash Under Your Armpits - Just the Armpits

The group enters Sadaharu in a pet competition, with Katsura and his pet being their opponent.

Pets Resemble Their Owners!

A man who's been fired for assaulting an amanto royal goes job hunting, only to met with failure repeatedly.

If You Stop and Think About It, Your Life’s a Lot Longer as an Old Guy Than a Kid! Whoa, Scary!!

A rebel plans to asssinate the shogun during a festival.

Sons Only Take After Their Fathers' Negative Attributes

The group and Shinsengumi attempt to capture a man who's been stealing women's underwear.

Oh Yeah! Our Crib is Number One!

In an effort to get some quick cash, Gintoki and Hasegawa, along with Shinpachi, Kagura, and Otae, head to the beach to get rid of a monster that's been terrorizing the area.

Why is the Sea So Salty? Because You City Folk Pee Whenever You Go Swimming!

The Shinsengumi has been haunted by a mysterious being.

Watch Out For Conveyor Belts!

Part 1 - The group helps an amanto to protect his pond from developers.

Part 2 - Gintoki goes all over town trying to find an electric fan replacement during a heatwave.

If You're a Man, Try the Swordfish / If You Go to Sleep With the Fan On, You'll Get a Stomachache, So Be Careful

A female ninja stays over at the Yorozuya.

Marriage is Prolonging an Illusion for Your Whole Life

Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura go on a space trip in which Kagura had won tickets for.

When You're In a Fix, Keep On Laughing, Laughing...

Gintoki and Katsura get dragged into being cross-dressers.

Cute Faces Are Always Hiding Something

The series is entering into its third season! But the Yorozuya have other concerns: a battle of wits and deception to take reign of the sukiyaki pot!

A Shared Soup Pot is a Microcosm of Life

The group goes to get Shinpachi's childhood friend out of a gang.

Don't Be Shy - Just Raise Your Hand and Say It

After Okita showed them an underground death match arena (Rengokukan), the group proceeds to track down the reigning champion of those death matches.

Some Things Can’t Be Cut with a Sword

A police department head official brings Kondo to a meeting to discuss the incident happened at the Rengokukan.

Good Things Never Come in Twos (But Bad Things Do)

Part 1 - An amanto goes around town to steal swords of value. Meanwhile Kagura steals Gintoki's wooden sword and tries to sell it.

Part 2 - Space cockroaches terrorize the town.

Don’t Panic – There’s a Return Policy! / I Told You to Pay Attention to the News!

Otsu receives a threat letter.  The trio goes to investigate.

Even Teen Idols Act Like You Guys

Gintoki has amnesia after a car accident.  His friends try to get his memory back.

You Always Remember the Things that Matter the Least

Gintoki who still does not have his memory back, works at a factory which produces a mysterious items.  Meanwhile, Shinpachi and Kagura goes to retrieve Gintoki.

Life Moves on Like a Conveyor Belt

Sakamoto sends two amanto craftsmen to help rebuild the Yorozuya as repayment for him crashing his spaceship into the place.

Mistaking Someone’s Name is Rude!

Shinpachi saves a girl with cat ears while on a train ride.  Later in a letter she sends him, the girl proceeds to ask him out.

Love Doesn’t Require a Manual (1)

Part 1 - Shinpachi deals with the kitty-dressed thief.

Part 2 - Matsudaira gets Kondou, Hijikata, and Okita to help get his daughter to dump her boyfriend who he does not approve of.

Love Doesn’t Require a Manual (2) / You Can't Judge a Person by His Appearance, Either

A colleague of Otae has been scammed of her money by a cult.  The Yorozuya and Otae goes to uncover the secret of the cult.

People with Dark Pasts Can't Shut Up

Part 1 - Gintoki meets Santa and has to help him deliver gifts.

Part 2 - Gintoki and Hattori fight over a year end double-issue of Jump (magazine).

People Who Say that Santa Doesn’t Really Exist Actually Want to Believe in Him / Prayer Won't Make Your Worldly Desires Go Away! Control Yourself

Part 1 - Everyone's participating in the neighborhood snow building contest-- with disastrous results.

Part 2 - An old man tries to get his wife to look at his fireworks & enjoy it.

Only Children Play in the Snow / Eating Ice Cream In Winter Is Awesome

Katsura injures his leg while escaping from the Shinsengumi and uses a ramen shop as a temporary hideout.

Ramen Shops with Long Menus Never Do Well

A mysterious and famous hunter, Umibouzu, pays a visit when an alien appears in Edo.

Give a Thought to Planned Pregnancy

Dissatisfied with Gintoki's reaction to Kagura's departure, Shinpachi quits and goes after Kagura.

You Can't Judge a Movie by Its Title

Gintoki, along with Umibouzu, goes to combat the alien while at the same time avoiding the Shogunate's side of attack (on the alien).

You Know What Happens if You Pee on a Worm

Part 1 - Otae, Sa-chan, and Catherine all try to go for the series' heroine position.

Part 2 - Katsura enlists the Yorozuya to help him save Elizabeth-- but they need some ninja finesse to do it first.

Make Characters So Anybody Can Tell Who They Are by Just Their Silhouettes / Since It Ended a Bit Early, We're Starting the Next One

Katsura, along with the Yorozuya, goes to find Sarutobi Ayame to train them on ninja skills in preparation for their Elizabeth rescue.

Mom’s Busy, Too, So Quit Complaining About What’s for Dinner

Sadaharu becomes a demon that the Yorozuya tries to rescue with the help of former priestess sisters.

Walk Your Dog at an Appropriate Speed

Otae and Ane square off to keep their jobs by trying to out-earn each other.

Adults Only. We Wouldn’t Want Anyone Immature in Here

The Yorozuya get a new neighbor, a frightening looking Amanto named Hedoro, and assume he's up to something.

Do Cherries Come from Cherry Trees?

Part 1 - A group of assassins want to take Hijikata out. The problem: none of them really expected what would happen when he encountered Gintoki

Part 2 - Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura encounter an old man and are "forced" to play games with him; meanwhile, Sa-chan's master passed away and she went to attend his funeral.

The More You're Alike, the More You Fight / Whatever You Play, Play to Win

Gintoki and Hasegawa run into some gambling problems.

A Life Without Gambling is Like Sushi Without Wasabi

The cast goes over their ideas for the series' new direction.

Pending Means Pending, It's Not Final

A baby is dropped off in front of the Yorozuya with a note claiming it's Gintoki's son.

Milk Should Be Served at Body Temperature

It is revealed that the baby isn't Gintoki's; instead the baby was left at Yorozuya by the mother to keep her child safe from her father-in-law. Meanwhile Kagura and Shinpachi try to save the mother; Gintoki is on his way to return the baby.

If You Want to See Someone, Make an Appo First

While trying to burn old JUMP issues, Gintoki is captured by a female fire fighter in search of a local arsonist.

Stress Makes You Bald, but It's Stressful to Avoid Stress, So You End Up Stressed Out Anyway, So in the End There's Nothing You Can Do

A mother looking for her son in Edo enlists the help of Yorozuya.

Mothers Everywhere Are All the Same

Continuing from the last episode, it is discovered that the son turned out to be the No.1 "Pimp" in Kabuki District.

Don't Make Munching Noises When You Eat

Terakado Tsu (Otsu) goes to be one day chief of the Shinsengumi to improve its image.

Keep an Eye on the Chief for the Day

Mutsu requests the Yorozuya recover some stolen cargo.

When Looking For Things You've Lost, Remember What You Were Doing On The Day You Lost It

A serial killer has been going around town-- and one of the crew meets him head on! In the meantime, Gintoki is requested to locate "Benizakura", an unlucky sword stolen from its owner.

Croquette Sandwiches Are Always the Most Popular Food Sold at the Stalls

Kagura gets captured. Tetsuko goes to visit the injured Gintoki and tells him the truth about the Benizakura sword.

Be Careful Not to Leave Your Umbrella Somewhere

Shinpachi and Elizabeth go on the ship to attack Okada.  A battle rages on the ship, at which Kagura manages to escape from captivity.  On the other hand, Gintoki and Tetsuko (Benizakura forger Tetsuya's sister) head towards Takasugi.

The Sun Will Rise Again

The battle comes to a conclusion, with Benizakura finally taken over Okada's body, and Gintoki will have to use the sword Tetsuko gave him to stop this.

On a Moonless Night, Insects Are Drawn to the Light

Yamasaki is sent by Hijikata to investigate what has happened with that fight between Katsura and Takasugi groups.  He goes around asking different people, though fails to get any real answers.

Even Mummy Hunters Sometimes Turn into Mummys

Hattori Zenzo has been hired to kidnap a girl who is able to foresee the future.  Meanwhile, the Yorozuya has been hired to protect the very same girl.

The Preview Section in JUMP is Always Unreliable

A set of TV crews follow Katsura around for a day to do a television program special interview.

Eating Nmaibo Can Make You Full in No Time!

Kagura's beetle was killed during a beetle fighting match.  She tries to drag Gintoki and Shinpachi to go beetle hunting with her.  That only succeeds when they know there is a high demand for the beetles - meaning they can make money of it.  The trio encounters the Shinsengumi who also happens to be capturing beetles for reason unknown.

Rhinoceros Beetles Teach Boys that Life is Precious

An old dango shop owner accepts a challenge from the owner of a popular new dessert shop.

Dango Over Flowers

Part 1 - Gintoki gets into an accident with a delivery girl who has the "Need for Speed"

Part 2 - As Gintoki recovers from the delivery incident, Sa-chan is forced to weigh both her feminine needs and her assassin duties when working a mission at the same hospital.

For the Wind Is the Life / The Ideal Girlfriend Is Always Minami

Every year during the Matsuri festival, a "Test of Courage" is held. This year Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura help out with the event.

Like a Haunted House, Life is Filled with Horrors

Gintoki finds a female android head in the trash.

Please Help by Separating Your Trash

It's revealed that the android head belonged to a murder suspect. Two other androids were sent to retrieve the android head along with a horde of maid androids.

Too Many Cuties Can Make You Sick

Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, and the robot tinkerer head towards the main facility of the inventor and attempt to shutdown the rampaging maid android mob.

Some Data Cannot Be Erased

Part 1 - Sadaharu is in "heat" and Yorozuya tries to find him a mate.

Part 2 - Katsura attempts to take a driving lesson -- a "Might Happen" driving lesson, that is.

A Dog's Paws Smell Fragrant / Drive With a "Might" Attitude

While hunting mushrooms in the woods, Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura become infected with mentality-changing mushrooms while getting get involved in a tragic war between a bear and a hunter.

Think for a Minute Now, Do Matsutake Mushrooms Really Taste All that Good?

The Manga Writer Becomes a Pro, After Doing a Stock of Manuscripts

Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura recaps what has happened to date on their 2nd Year Anniversary special.

Don’t Complain About Your Job at Home, Do It Somewhere Else

Otae's childhood friend, Kyubei Yagyu appears and takes Otae back to fufil her childhood promise.

In Those Situations, Keep Quiet and Cook Red Rice With Beans

Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, Kondo, Hijikata and Sogo goes to the Yagyu family premises and attempts to get Otae back.

Yesterday’s Enemy, After All Is Said and Done, Is Still the Enemy

The battle at the Yagyu family premises continues.

People Who Are Picky About Food Are Also Picky About People, Too

Gintoki, Isao, Toujou, and Binbokusai are in the toilet, all looking for something to wipe....

Four Heads are Better than One

The battle between Gintoki and Binbokusai begins; meanwhile, Shinpachi discovered that Kyubei was girl.

When Someone Who Wears Glasses Takes Them Off, It Looks Like Something’s Missing

The final episode in the Yagyu story arc.

A Woman's Best Make-up Is Her Smile

Part 1 - The Yorozuya attempt to rid a town of monsters for some quick cash

Part 2 - The piggish Amanto female saved by the Yorozuya from the drug pirates enlists them to save her boyfriend from his former gang.

You Don't Stand in Line for the Ramen, You Stand in Line for the Self-Satisfaction / You Say Kawaii So Often, You Must Really Think You're Cute Stuff

The cold/flu season hits hard; Yorozuya is enlisted to help out at Otae's workplace.

Rank Has Nothing to Do with Luck

A washed out detective tells his tale about his life-long quest of pursuing of a thief who turned from righteous to evil.

Hard-boiled Egg on a Man's Heart

The detective, Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura crashed into a mansion in an attempt to capture the thief.

Hard-Boiled Eggs Don't Crack

Sougo's older sister, Mitsuba, arrived in Edo for a visit. Hijikata and Mitsuba's relationship is revealed.

It's Often Difficult to Sleep When You're Engrossed With Counting Sheep

Mitsuba is in bad condition due to her sickness; Sougo decides to go help Hijikata.

Perform a German Suplex on a Woman Who Asks If She or the Job Is More Important

Tojo Ayumu enlisted the help of Yorozuya to help make a "woman" out of the tomboyish Kyubei. Gintoki's solution: a Gokon.

The Most Exciting Part of a Group Date is Before it Starts

The spirit of the sword that Gintoki carries appears to teach Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura an ultimate technique.

What Happens Twice, Happens Thrice

Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura and Hasegawa are hospitalized (The Yorozuya gang for food poisoning from eating unfresh crabs; Hasegawa got knocked down by a car). They get themselves involved when a young nurse falls in love with one of her patients.

The More Delicious the Food, the Nastier It Is When It Goes Bad

Our female characters joined a "slimming" camp to shed off their extra weights.

If You Want To Lose Weight, Then Stop Eating and Start Moving

An assassin has been hired to kill Matsudaira but encounters unexpected scenarios while carrying out the task.

Be a Person Who Can See People's Strong Points and Not Their Weak Points

It's Valentine's Day, and a space heroine comes to Edo to confess her intention to...

Even a Hero Has Issues

Hasegawa gets a job. While commuting on his first day, an accident lands him in jail with harassment charges.

When Riding A Train, Make Sure You Grab the Straps With Both Hands

The trial of Hasegawa's harassment charge comes to a conclusion.

Men, Be a Madao

A planet is attacked by mysterious beings. It's up to Umibouzu to settle things and put an end to the attack. How will the end turn out?

If You're a Man, Don't Give Up

Part 1 - Old gangmates of Catherine try to convince her to join them on a heist.

Part 2 - Gintoki gets sick. Kagura takes over running odd-jobs for the day.

Exaggerate the Tales of Your Exploits by a Third, So Everyone Has a Good Time / Men Have a Weakness for Girls Who Sell Flowers and Work in Pastry Shops

The popular game console "Owee" is finally on sale. The otaku, as well as the Yorozuya and the Shinsengumi are at the store trying to get their hands on the consoles.

Play Video Games for Only an Hour a Day

Yorozuya and Shinsengumi are divided into two teams to play against each other in a video-gaming contest for a chance to win a free "Owee".

Life and Video Games are Full of Bugs

Gintoki gives his suggestions to the editor and author of "Gintaman" on what should the series improve on.

The More Something Is Disliked, the More Lovely It Is

After Japan's Shogunate is occupied by an alien army, a samurai forced to work as a handyman forms a squad of swordsmen to fight back.

The Best Seasons of Gintama

The Best Seasons of Gintama

Season 8

Season 10

Season 7

Season 11

Season 3

Season 9

Season 4

Season 5

Season 2

Season 1

Season 6