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The Best Episodes of Iron Man

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Industrialist Tony Stark leads a private team of superheroes as Iron Man against the forces of evil.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Iron Man Season 2 Episode 11 - Hulk Buster
    7.2/10(166 votes)

    #1 - Hulk Buster

    S2:E11

    One of the Mandarin's missing rings creates a time rift and Julia gets sucked in. Iron Man manages to recover the ring with Bruce Banner's help, but before Julia can be saved, The Leader steals it and now possess two of the Mandarin's rings. The Leader plans to travel back to before the gamma bomb detonation and gain the power of The Incredible Hulk

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Greg Johnson, Francis Moss, Ted Pedersen

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  2. Iron Man Season 2 Episode 8 - The Armor Wars (1)
    7.1/10(160 votes)

    #2 - The Armor Wars (1)

    S2:E8

    Tony discovers the Crimson Dynamo's armor possessed secret Stark technology. Thinking others could be using his technology to hurt people, Tony goes after every known armored warrior, whether hero or villain

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Len Uhley

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  3. Iron Man Season 2 Episode 9 - The Armor Wars (2)
    7.1/10(154 votes)

    #3 - The Armor Wars (2)

    S2:E9

    Iron Man's quest to disable all armored warriors continues, even going against War Machine. Justin Hammer, who leaked Stark's armor secrets, creates a massive armored warrior named Firepower to stop Iron Man and destroy Stark Enterprises. The only way Iron Man can take Firepower down is with new exo-armor

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Len Uhley

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  4. Iron Man Season 2 Episode 13 - Hands of the Mandarin (2)
    7.1/10(157 votes)

    #4 - Hands of the Mandarin (2)

    S2:E13

    The Mandarin has captured Iron Man and learns his true identity. The rest of Force Works arrive at the Mandarin's citadel in a rescue attempt, but are captured. The Mandarin is now ready to complete his plan, using their energies to power the Heart of Darkness. But Tony manages to escape to Jim and Su-Yin, who helps build an armor immune to the anti-technology field. Iron Man and War Machine are now ready for the final battle

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Adam Gilad

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  5. Iron Man Season 2 Episode 1 - The Beast Within
    7.0/10(170 votes)

    #5 - The Beast Within

    S2:E1

    Tony fakes his death after several attempts on his life, which seemed connected to a larger plan involving the abduction of four industrialists by the Mandarin. Tony returns in a more powerful suit of armor and has to team up with a double crossed Mandarin to stop Fin Fang Foom from taking over the world

    Director:Richard Trueblood
    Writer:Greg Johnson

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  6. Iron Man Season 2 Episode 12 - Hands of the Mandarin (1)
    7.0/10(156 votes)

    #6 - Hands of the Mandarin (1)

    S2:E12

    The Mandarin has reclaimed all ten rings and plans to turn Earth back into a pre-technology society using an anti-technology field, with him in charge. He demonstrates the power of the field by disabling New York City and Iron Man himself. Unable to defeat him alone, Tony brings the Force Works team back together

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Iron Man Season 2 Episode 4 - Not Far from the Tree
    6.8/10(158 votes)

    #7 - Not Far from the Tree

    S2:E4

    An intercepted A.I.M. signal leads Tony to find his thought dead father, Walter Stark. While he deals with painful memories, Tony also discovers what really happened to his father and why S.H.I.E.L.D. was involved

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Francis Moss

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  8. Iron Man Season 2 Episode 5 - Beauty Knows No Pain
    6.6/10(157 votes)

    #8 - Beauty Knows No Pain

    S2:E5

    Julia and several employees are kidnapped in Cairo, Egypt, by Tony's former lover, Madame Masque. She has dedicated herself to finding the Golden Sepulcher of Isis to cure her disfigured face. But the spirit of Isis possesses her, forcing Iron Man to fight her

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Brooks Wachtel

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  9. Iron Man Season 2 Episode 2 - Fire and Rain
    6.5/10(161 votes)

    #9 - Fire and Rain

    S2:E2

    Jim nearly drowns in his War Machine armor, making it hard for him to put the armor back on. Iron Man, meanwhile, discovers the son of a former Stark employee is seeking revenge as Firebrand

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Len Wein

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  10. Iron Man Season 2 Episode 3 - Cell of Iron
    6.5/10(159 votes)

    #10 - Cell of Iron

    S2:E3

    A.I.M. takes credit for a deadly terrorist attack, but Iron Man finds the source to be a powerful space station named the Star Well. A kind man, Arthur Dearborn, lives on the station, which is guarded by the mighty Sunturion. Iron Man tries to get Dearborn to evacuate before A.I.M. attempts a take over

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jan Strnad

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  11. Iron Man Season 2 Episode 6 - Iron Man, on the Inside
    6.5/10(158 votes)

    #11 - Iron Man, on the Inside

    S2:E6

    Hawkeye's spine is wounded in a battle with Ultimo. Iron Man shrinks down to molecular size to implant a chip that will save him. But no one knows is that a mysterious Hacker is in control of Ultimo and now H.O.M.E.R. too

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Steve Cuden

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  12. Iron Man Season 1 Episode 11 - The Origin of Iron Man (1)
    6.4/10(182 votes)

    #12 - The Origin of Iron Man (1)

    S1:E11

    A powerless Iron Man is trapped in the Chinese arctic. To keep warm, Tony views his past memories, reliving the origin of his mighty armor

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Friedman

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  13. Iron Man Season 1 Episode 12 - The Origin of Iron Man (2)
    6.4/10(178 votes)

    #13 - The Origin of Iron Man (2)

    S1:E12

    As his armor continues to recharge, Tony sees more of his past. Meanwhile, Force Works are on their way to rescue him, but they'll have to be faster than the Mandarin's henchmen

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Friedman

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  14. Iron Man Season 2 Episode 7 - Distant Boundaries
    6.4/10(152 votes)

    #14 - Distant Boundaries

    S2:E7

    An unmanned alien ship arrives on Earth with a message begging for Iron Man's help against Dark Aegis. Iron Man is determined to help, since it was he that left Dark Aegis adrift in space, and readies the ship for take off. Jim, who is determined to conquer his fears, suits up as War Machine again to accompany Iron Man. But a dangerous stoaway threatens their mission

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Greg Johnson

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  15. Iron Man Season 1 Episode 6 - Enemy Without, Enemy Within
    6.3/10(183 votes)

    #15 - Enemy Without, Enemy Within

    S1:E6

    Force Works race to save a model that was kidnapped by the Mandarin's henchmen. But Modok has a more than passing interest in her

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Friedman

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  16. Iron Man Season 1 Episode 7 - The Origin of the Mandarin
    6.3/10(189 votes)

    #16 - The Origin of the Mandarin

    S1:E7

    A video diary reveals how the Mandarin acquired his powerful rings

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Friedman

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  17. Iron Man Season 1 Episode 9 - Iron Man to the Second Power (1)
    6.1/10(176 votes)

    #17 - Iron Man to the Second Power (1)

    S1:E9

    Modak creates a double of Iron Man. The double is sent to steal the only antidote to the infamous Dark Water Fever

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yale Rudoff

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  18. Iron Man Season 1 Episode 10 - Iron Man to the Second Power (2)
    6.0/10(176 votes)

    #18 - Iron Man to the Second Power (2)

    S1:E10

    Iron Man goes head to head with his evil double and must also face the Living Laser and the Grey Gargoyle

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ron Friedman, Yale Rudoff

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  19. Iron Man Season 1 Episode 2 - Rejoice! I Am Ultimo, Thy Deliverer
    5.8/10(212 votes)

    #19 - Rejoice! I Am Ultimo, Thy Deliverer

    S1:E2

    Iron Man has to contend with the infamous Ultimo, who was brought back on-line thanks to Mandarin and Modok

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Francis Moss, Ted Pedersen

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  20. Iron Man Season 1 Episode 3 - Data In, Chaos Out
    5.8/10(194 votes)

    #20 - Data In, Chaos Out

    S1:E3

    The Mandarin and Justin Hammer have taken control of Stark satellites, using them to inflict a disaster. Meanwhile, Modok turns Jim Rhodes against his friends, leading to Iron Man battling War Machine

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Doug Booth

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  21. Iron Man Season 1 Episode 8 - The Defection of Hawkeye
    5.8/10(177 votes)

    #21 - The Defection of Hawkeye

    S1:E8

    Incriminating evidence suggests Hawkeye has betrayed Force Works, but he protests that he is innocent

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Friedman

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  22. Iron Man Season 1 Episode 13 - The Wedding of Iron Man
    5.8/10(170 votes)

    #22 - The Wedding of Iron Man

    S1:E13

    The Mandarin and Justin Hammer learn that Tony Stark is Iron Man after reviewing several past battles

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Friedman

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  23. Iron Man Season 1 Episode 1 - And the Sea Shall Give Up Its Dead
    5.6/10(271 votes)

    #23 - And the Sea Shall Give Up Its Dead

    S1:E1

    The Mandarin turns the crew of a sunken Russian submarine into zombies, pitting them against Iron Man and Force Works

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Friedman

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  24. Iron Man Season 1 Episode 5 - The Grim Reaper Wears a Teflon Coat
    5.5/10(183 votes)

    #24 - The Grim Reaper Wears a Teflon Coat

    S1:E5

    The Mandarin steals the Grim Reaper, a new military jet developed by Stark

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Doug Booth

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  25. Iron Man Season 1 Episode 4 - Silence My Companion, Death My Destination
    5.3/10(191 votes)

    #25 - Silence My Companion, Death My Destination

    S1:E4

    Iron Man races to save Julia's kidnapped daughter

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Steve Hayes

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Best Episodes Summary

"Hulk Buster" is the best rated episode of "Iron Man". It scored 7.2/10 based on 166 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Greg Johnson, Francis Moss, Ted Pedersen, it aired on 2/10/1996. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Armor Wars (1)".