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The Worst Episodes of Mobile Suit Gundam

Every episode of Mobile Suit Gundam ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Mobile Suit Gundam!

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What would you do if you suddenly found yourself in the middle of a war? Teenager Amuro Ray sees his life shattered when war comes to his home. During the chaos, Amuro finds himself inside

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 7 - The Core Fighter's Escape
    7.1/10(125 votes)

    #1 - The Core Fighter's Escape

    S1:E7

    Amuro attempts to contact Federation forces by flying back into space with the Core Fighter.

    Director:Ryoji Fujiwara
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 3 - Vote To Attack
    7.2/10(154 votes)

    #2 - Vote To Attack

    S1:E3

    In order to improve their chances of eluding Char Aznable's pursuit of White Base, the crew has to vote whether to attack a Zeon supply ship or not.

    Director:Eikichi Oga
    Writer:Yoshihisa Araki

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  3. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 4 - Escape From Luna II
    7.2/10(143 votes)

    #3 - Escape From Luna II

    S1:E4

    After arriving at a Federation asteroid military base, the White Base is confiscated and its crew are arrested for violating military protocol by allowing civilians to use top secret government property.

    Director:Shinya Sadamitsu
    Writer:Yū Yamamoto

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  4. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 6 - Garma Strikes
    7.2/10(133 votes)

    #4 - Garma Strikes

    S1:E6

    White Base arrives on Zeon territory due to Char Aznable's strategy; Garma Zabi, eager to impress his sister Kycilia and his friend Char, decides to attack White Base.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 2 - Destroy Gundam!
    7.3/10(165 votes)

    #5 - Destroy Gundam!

    S1:E2

    In order to evacuate Side Seven, Amuro Ray and the Gundam duel Char Aznable and his custom Zaku out in space.

    Director:Ryoji Fujiwara
    Writer:Kenichi Matsuzaki

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  6. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 9 - Fly, Gundam!
    7.3/10(121 votes)

    #6 - Fly, Gundam!

    S1:E9

    Amuro feels unwilling to pilot the Gundam anymore, while Garma Zabi is planning to personally lead an attack on White Base.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 5 - Re-Entry To Earth
    7.4/10(141 votes)

    #7 - Re-Entry To Earth

    S1:E5

    Bright Noa is instructed to take the White Base to a military base on Earth, but first they have to take on Char Aznable's forces near the atmospheric entry point.

    Director:Ryoji Fujiwara
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 15 - Cucuruz Doan's Island
    7.4/10(101 votes)

    #8 - Cucuruz Doan's Island

    S1:E15

    When a distress signal is detected on a small island in the Pacific, Amuro is dispatched with the Core Fighter to investigate the source.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 16 - Sayla's Agony
    7.5/10(110 votes)

    #9 - Sayla's Agony

    S1:E16

    Sayla Mass sorties with the Gundam without authorization in the hopes of finding out whether Char Aznable is her long lost brother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 11 - Icelina - Love's Remains
    7.6/10(124 votes)

    #10 - Icelina - Love's Remains

    S1:E11

    Icelina Esconbach asks a Zeon officer to lead a special mission to destroy White Base, responsible for the death of her boyfriend Garma.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 1 - Gundam Rising
    7.7/10(196 votes)

    #11 - Gundam Rising

    S1:E1

    Civilian Amuro Ray is forced to pilot a prototype Federation mobile suit when enemy Zeon mobile suits attack his home space colony .

    Director:Shinya Sadamitsu
    Writer:Hiroyuki Hoshiyama

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  12. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 8 - Winds Of War
    7.7/10(128 votes)

    #12 - Winds Of War

    S1:E8

    A cease fire is declared between Zeon and Federation forces when the refugees aboard White Base decide to jump ship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 22 - The Trap Of M'Quve
    7.7/10(109 votes)

    #13 - The Trap Of M'Quve

    S1:E22

    As Operation Odessa nears, Colonel M'Quve lures the White Base into a trap while Bright Noa is unable to captain the ship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 23 - Matilda's Rescue
    7.7/10(106 votes)

    #14 - Matilda's Rescue

    S1:E23

    Lieutenant Matilda's supply corps is attacked by Zeon Goufs when they attempt to send upgrade modules for the Gundam and supply and repair parts for White Base.

    Director:Ryoji Fujiwara
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 30 - A Wish Of War Orphans
    7.7/10(101 votes)

    #15 - A Wish Of War Orphans

    S1:E30

    Char infiltrates Jaburo with a squadron of Acguy mobile suits and plant time bombs on the Federation's new mass-produced GMs, but not before being discovered by Katz, Kikka, and Letz.

    Director:Ryoji Fujiwara
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 12 - The Threat Of Zeon
    7.8/10(119 votes)

    #16 - The Threat Of Zeon

    S1:E12

    Gihren Zabi uses the death of his brother Garma as a rallying point for the Zeon cause while a new task force led by Ramba Ral and his Gouf mobile suit pursue White Base.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 17 - Amuro Deserts
    7.8/10(106 votes)

    #17 - Amuro Deserts

    S1:E17

    Bright Noa decides to relieve Amuro as pilot of the Gundam after a tactical blunder made by the latter on the field of battle nearly results in defeat.

    Director:Ryoji Fujiwara
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 25 - The Battle Of Odessa
    7.8/10(102 votes)

    #18 - The Battle Of Odessa

    S1:E25

    Amuro discovers the Zeon mole, stops a nuclear bomb, and faces off the remaining two members of the Black Tri-Stars as the battle at Odessa continues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 26 - Char Returns
    7.8/10(103 votes)

    #19 - Char Returns

    S1:E26

    Under the command of Char Aznable, new Zeon amphibious mobile suits attack White Base, docked in a Federation base at Belfast.

    Director:Ryoji Fujiwara
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 13 - Coming Home
    7.9/10(119 votes)

    #20 - Coming Home

    S1:E13

    Amuro Ray is reunited with his mother Kamaria when the crew of White Base coincidentally decides to rest near the place where he was born.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 14 - Time, Be Still
    7.9/10(114 votes)

    #21 - Time, Be Still

    S1:E14

    Time is running out for Amuro when a small squadron of Zeon soldiers in hovering bikes plant time bombs all over the Gundam's frame.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 18 - Zeon's Secret Mine
    7.9/10(105 votes)

    #22 - Zeon's Secret Mine

    S1:E18

    The crew of White Base searches for the Amuro and the Gundam; Amuro hopes to end the war by attacking a mine believed to be the main source of iron ore for the Zeon war industry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 32 - Breakthrough
    7.9/10(95 votes)

    #23 - Breakthrough

    S1:E32

    A task force of Musai cruisers and Rick Doms led by Dren attempt to destroy the White Base as it heads towards the neutral colony of Side Six.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 31 - A Decoy In Space
    8.0/10(98 votes)

    #24 - A Decoy In Space

    S1:E31

    White Base and the Gundam confront the cruiser Zanzibar, led by Char, and a mobile armor called Bigro in low earth orbit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Mobile Suit Gundam Season 1 Episode 35 - The Glory Of Solomon
    8.0/10(97 votes)

    #25 - The Glory Of Solomon

    S1:E35

    A massive Federation combined space fleet attacks the Principality of Zeon's Fortress of Solomon, commanded by Dozle Zabi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Core Fighter's Escape" is the worst rated episode of "Mobile Suit Gundam". It scored 7.1/10 based on 125 votes. Directed by Ryoji Fujiwara and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/19/1979. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Vote To Attack".