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The Best Episodes of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

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Years ago, two leaders battled for the fantastical land of Eternia, one became the good King Randor, the other grew into the evil monster Skeletor who plans to rise once again and take Eternia. To

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 9 - The Power of Grayskull
    8.8/10(84 votes)

    S2:E9

    Adam has a dream in which he sees a warrior similar to He-Man fighting both Hordak and the Snake Men. Plagued by questions raised by this dream, Adam journeys to Castle Grayskull seeking answers from the Sorceress. The Sorceress answers with the story of King Grayskull. Meanwhile, events foreshadowed by the dream being to unfold as Hordak orders Skeletor to his former sanctuary, where he can free Hordak from Despondos....

    Director:Gary Hartle
    Writer:Dean Stefan

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  2. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 26 - The Council of Evil (2)
    8.6/10(72 votes)

    S1:E26

    He-Man and Battle Car are overpowered by Skeltor's newly formed Council of Evil, but manage to escape capture by transforming back into their other selves. Alongside Teela, they attempt to free the Masters, but fail with Adam losing his Sword of Power in the process. An injured Prince Adam and Cringer journey back to Castle Grayskull when they realize Skeletor is on his way to conquer it. The pair stand in defense of the castle as the Council of Evil and the escaped Evil Warriors arrive in Force!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dean Stefan

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  3. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 4 - Rise of the Snake Men (1)
    8.6/10(61 votes)

    S2:E4

    Desperate times call for desperate measures; in an effort to prevent the return of the Snake Men, the Masters of the Universe seek a temporarily alliance with the Evil Warrirors. Skeletor agrees to join his forces with theirs, but then ambushes the Masters when they arrive. With the Masters and the Evil Warriors preoccupied by their own battle, Kobra Khan and Rattlor are able to make their way to the Void within Snake Mountain, freeing their ancestral allies: Tung Lashor, Sssqueeze, Snake Face, and the leader of the Snake Men, King Hssss!

    Director:Gary Hartle
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  4. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 5 - Rise of the Snake Men (2)
    8.6/10(59 votes)

    S2:E5

    Having seized control of Snake Moutnain, the Snake Men now seek the power of the Elders. Allying herself with King Hssss, Evil-Lyn reveals that the power he seeks lies within the walls of Castle Grayskull. He-Man and Zodak arrive just in time to witness King Hsss and Evil-Lyn using their combined powers to enter the castle! He-Man battles the hordes of Snake Men and Zodak confronts King Hssss, who has poisoned the Sorceress with his deadly venom...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  5. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 21 - Snake Pit
    8.3/10(64 votes)

    S1:E21

    All of Eternia is put on high alert when Kobra Khan escapes from the Royal Palace prison compound. The Masters journey to the Mystic Mountains where they inform the mysterious Zokak of the situation. Skeletor is quick to employ the talents of Kobra Khan, unsuspecting of the Snake Man's intent on releasing his ancestors from a hidden void in Snake Mountain...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  6. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 25 - The Council of Evil (1)
    8.3/10(68 votes)

    S1:E25

    In a remote area of Eternia, the Evil Warriors are all captured by the Masters of the Universe, and event witnessed by Skeletor with some glee. With the Eternial state of high alert no longer in force, the Masters take a long-deserved break. Their leisure time is cut short when disturbances occur across the planet. When each of the Masters investigates, he or she vanishes. It soon becomes apparent that Skeltor has assembled a new group of warriors, The Council of Evil!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dean Stefan

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  7. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 6 - The Price of Deceit
    8.2/10(60 votes)

    S2:E6

    Exposed for the traitor she is, Evil-Lyn now flees from Skeletor and his Evil Warriors! Realizing that Evil-Lyn stands no chance on her own, her father, the Faceless One, petitions the Masters for help. He tells of an unnamed living being by whose sacrifice Skeletor intends to unleash upon Eternia the untol evil forces trapped within the Forsaken Realm. Arriving at the Pool of Shadows to foil Skeletor's plan, He-Man is shocked to learn that this sacrificial lamb in none other than Evil-Lyn...

    Director:Gary Hartle
    Writer:Larry DiTillio

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  8. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 11 - Rattle of the Snake
    8.1/10(56 votes)

    S2:E11

    The Masters are called to Spelea, where they discover Lord Dactys and his warriors defending themselves from a Caligar attack. While King Randor mediates a truce between Lord Dactys and Ceratus, the Snake Men take advantage of the distraction to enter the Temple of Serpos, intent on awakening the Guardians of Old...

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    Writer:Unknown

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  9. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 12 - History
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    S2:E12

    As the Snake Men prepare to awaken Serpos, new trouple is already brewing in Eternia. Evil-Lyn has allied herself with Count Marzo, and together they head towards the Well of Darkness to free Hordak from Despondos! Learning from Kobra Kahn of Marzo's plan, King Hssss and his Snake Men must abandon Serpos - for a time - in order to prevent the release of Hordak. Caught between two forces of evil, He-Man and the Masters must make their stand against the Snake Men even while thwarting the release of the ancient leader of the Horde...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Larry DiTillio

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  10. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 1 - The Last Stand
    8.0/10(61 votes)

    S2:E1

    The Council of Evil and the Evil Warriors prepare to attack Castle Grayskull. Despite Prince Adam's best efforts to stop them, he is blasted into the abyss. Luckily, Orko finds him and hands over the Sword of Power. Emerging form the infinite hole as He-Man, he engages the Council of Evil and the Evil Warriors in a mighty struggle. Just as the combined magic of Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, and Count Marzo threaten to overwhelm He-Man once and for all, the Masters of the Universe arrive on the scene...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dean Stefan

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  11. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 10 - Web of Evil
    8.0/10(59 votes)

    S2:E10

    The Masters of the Universe have won a great victory in driving the Snake Men away from the Mystic Mountains. Entering a local tavern in search of rest and refreshment, Man-At-Arms comes face-to-face with his estranged brother, Fisto. Old grievances rise to the surface, and Man-At-Arms accuses his brother of being a deserter during the Great Unrest. But this moment is soon interrupted as Buzz Off and Stratos discover that Webstor has eaten Ambrosia and has transformed him into a large spider-creature with incredible power! When the Masters are trapped by Webstor, Fisto is called into action...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kevin D. Campbell

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  12. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 9 - The Ties That Bind
    7.9/10(74 votes)

    S1:E9

    Injured during a battle with the Evil Warriors, an unconscious Teela is taken to Castle Grayskull by Man-At-Arms and receives a blood transfusion from the Sorceress. Recovering at the Royal Palace, Teela discovers she now has telepathic powers and subsequently many questions for her father, questions that could lead her to the truth that she is not yet supposed to learn...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dean Stefan

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  13. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 14 - Underworld
    7.9/10(73 votes)

    S1:E14

    With the peace talks between the Speleans and the Caligars having broken down, King Randor, Prince Adam, and Man-At-Arms journey to Subternia to help them reach a settlement. At the same time, the Evil Warriors decide to attack Castle Grayskull form below as all of their other methods have thus far failed. It is not long before the two groups meet in the depths of Eternia...

    Director:Gary Hartle
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  14. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 16 - The Monster Within
    7.9/10(67 votes)

    S1:E16

    During a battle with the Evil Warriors, Man-E-Faces' monster guise is taken control of by Beast Man, resulting in feelings of self-doubt for the hero. At Snake Mountain, Skeletor decides to enlist the services of two bounty hunters, Tuvar and Baddhra, in order to eliminate He-Man. The two hunters track He-Man to the Tar Swamp, where only Man-E-Faces can save him. However, Man-E-Faces refuses to play the role of the monster, his most powerful guise...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Larry DiTillio

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  15. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 3 - Out of the Past
    7.9/10(58 votes)

    S2:E3

    Teela finds herself drawn to a village called Pelleezeea, where she falls from her Sky Sled, she awakens to find that she is in the company of small creatures, Peeleezeeans, who believe her to be someone of great importance from their past. However, evil forces are also gathering around the peaceful village. The Sorceress reveals to Man-At-Arms that Teela is in grave danger, even as she comes closer to the truth about her destiny...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dean Stefan

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  16. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 13 - Awaken the Serpent
    7.9/10(66 votes)

    S2:E13

    Using the power of the Medallion of Serpos, King Hssss transforms Snake Mountain into the mighty snake god, Serpos! Serpos begins to cause great destruction on Eternia, beginning with a vicious attack on the Royal Palace, then turning his attention on Castle Grayskull itself. He-Man and Zodak must combine forces to save the Masters and stop King Hssss from ruling all of Eternia!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dean Stefan

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  17. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 23 - The Sweet Smell of Victory
    7.8/10(59 votes)

    S1:E23

    Odiphus, a petty Eternian criminal, witnesses the Evil Warriors victorious over the Masters of the Universe. The small creature journeys to Snake Mountain where he tampers with one of Tri-Klops latest experiments causing an explosion. When the smoke clears, Odiphus emerges as a huge muscular warrior with black and white fur. However, the transformation has given him an awful stench!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kevin D. Campbell

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  18. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Episode 7 - Of Machines and Men
    7.8/10(55 votes)

    S2:E7

    When mysterious power outages wreak havoc across the planet, Queen Marlena's aircraft loses powre and goes down over the Cooridors of Lithos. Meanwhile, back at the Royal Palace, a being named Sortech has come to ask for help against an attack by Skeletor. In exchange for this aid, Sorteck offers a suit of Battle Armor. He-Man agrees to help the alien, sending Battle Cat to help King Rnador in the search for the missing Queen. He-Man and Sortech reach the alien's lair just as Skeletor, also clad in a suit of Battle Armor arrives to wreak his havoc...

    Director:Gary Hartle
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 7 - Lessons
    7.7/10(79 votes)

    S1:E7

    Embarrassed by his mixed-up magical spells, a dejected Orko strays from the Royal Palace. Meanwhile, Skeletor orders Evil-Lyn to steal a powerful artifact known only as the Ram Stone. Evil-Lyn must face her past in retrieving the object, just as a mysterious figure inside Castle Grayskull shows Orko just how important he is in the lives of his fellow Eternians. It is not long before Skeletor has the Ram Stone containing magic strong enough to transform He-Man back into Prince Adam!

    Director:Gary Hartle
    Writer:Larry DiTillio

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  20. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 11 - Turnabout
    7.7/10(77 votes)

    S1:E11

    In an effort to prevent Skeletor's evil, Man-At-Arms invents a groundbreaking crystal belt that weakens the villain every time he performs an evil act, or even thinks about doing so. Skeletor is horrified to learn that he can never be evil again, but his Evil Warriors have other ideas. As the heroes believe more peaceful times are upon them Tri-Klops presents to Skeletor a harness, one that will turn He-Man's goodness against him!

    Director:Gary Hartle
    Writer:Len Uhley

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  21. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 13 - Night of the Shadow Beasts
    7.7/10(67 votes)

    S1:E13

    Beast Man introduces Skeletor to the Shadowbeasts, large powerful creatures that attack at night in vast numbers. Knowing the creatures hate any light source, Skeletor and the Evil Warriors cause Mount Barathrum to explode sending out a large ominous could that blocks out the sun. Ram Man must face his fears after Teela is injured during the attack, as the heroes soon realize the Shadowbeasts are striking both the Royal Palace and Castle Grayskull!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael Reaves

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  22. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 15 - The Mystery of Anwat Gar
    7.7/10(71 votes)

    S1:E15

    After receiving a distressing vision, the Sorceress sends Prince Adam and Man-At-Arms to the small island of Anwat Gar to retrieve the Legacy Stones, which are ancient artifacts of great power. However, the pair discovers Sy-Klone, protector of the Legacy Stones, and is soon engaged in combat with the mighty warrior. The battle is interrupted when Skeletor arrives and gains the power of the Legacy Stone!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kevin D. Campbell

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  23. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 22 - The Island
    7.7/10(60 votes)

    S1:E22

    On Orkas Island, Dekker, the former teacher of Man-At-Arms, is looking forward to a visit from his former pupil. News of the meeting does not go unheard and Dekker is captured by members of Clawful's species. Arriving on the island, Man-At-Arms, Teela, and Prince Adam begin to suspect that there is something wrong when Dekker does not meet them and they see signs of a struggle...

    Director:Gary Hartle
    Writer:Dean Stefan

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  24. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 24 - Separation
    7.7/10(60 votes)

    S1:E24

    In an effort to separate themselves, Tuvar and Baddhra, still trapped in the single form of Two Bad, seek out the three pieces of the Triad of Discidium. The Sorceress alerts He-Man of the situation, explaining that the Spell of Seperation was originally invoked by Hordak, but halted as it began to tear the plant apart! But He-Man is too late, Two Bad has already retrieved the three artifacts and is assembling the Triad of Discidium.

    Director:Gary Hartle
    Writer:Larry DiTillio

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  25. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Episode 3 - The Beginning (3)
    7.6/10(111 votes)

    S1:E3

    The tide of battle turns in favor of the heroes with the arrival of He-Man. With the Evil Warriors at bay, the most powerful man in the universe approaches the heroes and dubbing them the "Masters of the Universe." Leaving the Masters of the Universe to once again battle the Evil Warriors, He-Man and Battle Cat race across Eternia in an effort to save King Randor from Skeletor...

    Director:Gary Hartle
    Writer:Dean Stefan

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Power of Grayskull" is the best rated episode of "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe". It scored 8.8/10 based on 84 votes. Directed by Gary Hartle and written by Dean Stefan, it aired on 12/13/2003. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Council of Evil (2)".