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The Best Episodes of Monogatari Season 1

Every episode of Monogatari Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Monogatari Season 1!

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Koyomi Araragi, a high school student, finds himself constantly encountering girls afflicted by supernatural "oddities." He dedicates himself to helping them, often with the aid of the eccentric specialist Meme Oshino. Each arc talks about

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Monogatari Season 1 Episode 12 - Tsubasa Cat (2)
    9.3/10(997 votes)

    S1:E12

    Koyomi is over the moon when Hitagi announces their first date will finally happen. But on the day of, he finds that she is not the only one there.

    Directors:Toshimasa Suzuki, Tatsuya Oishi
    Writer:Fuyashi Tou

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  2. Monogatari Season 1 Episode 5 - Mayoi Snail (3)
    8.6/10(700 votes)

    S1:E5

    An apparition is behind why Mayoi is unable to reach her mother’s house. Receiving advice from Meme, Hitagi tells Koyomi the surprising truth.

    Director:Yoshito Mikamo
    Writer:Fuyashi Tou

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  3. Monogatari Season 1 Episode 8 - Suruga Monkey (3)
    8.6/10(617 votes)

    S1:E8

    Koyomi takes Suruga to see Oshino in order to help her. However, the help he offers isn't the help Koyomi wanted...

    Director:Tatsuya Oishi
    Writer:Fuyashi Tou

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  4. Monogatari Season 1 Episode 2 - Hitagi Crab (2)
    8.2/10(729 votes)

    S1:E2

    Koyomi takes Hitagi to consult Meme Oshino, the wandering expert on supernatural oddities. Meme provides advice to them on exorcising apparitions.

    Director:Tomoyuki Itamura
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  5. Monogatari Season 1 Episode 10 - Nadeko Snake (2)
    8.0/10(564 votes)

    S1:E10

    Koyomi taps into Meme’s powers in order to lift the snake’s curse from Nadeko Sengoku, a mysterious girl he encounters at the temple.

    Director:Yoshito Mikamo
    Writer:Fuyashi Tou

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  6. Monogatari Season 1 Episode 7 - Suruga Monkey (2)
    7.8/10(569 votes)

    S1:E7

    The day after his attack, Koyomi goes to see Suruga, where she tells him something about herself he can't quite grasp.

    Director:Toshimasa Suzuki
    Writer:Fuyashi Tou

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  7. Monogatari Season 1 Episode 3 - Mayoi Snail (1)
    7.7/10(662 votes)

    S1:E3

    Uncomfortable after quarreling with his sister on Mother’s Day, Koyomi leaves the house. Hitagi bumps into him at the park and makes an offer.

    Director:Tomoyuki Itamura
    Writer:Fuyashi Tou

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  8. Monogatari Season 1 Episode 6 - Suruga Monkey (1)
    7.7/10(584 votes)

    S1:E6

    On his way to Hitagi's house, Koyomi bumps in to Suruga Kanbaru, the school's basketball star and an old friend of Hitagi, of whom he can't get rid of. Later that day, Koyomi is attacked by a mysterious being.

    Director:Jun Fukuda
    Writer:Fuyashi Tou

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  9. Monogatari Season 1 Episode 1 - Hitagi Crab (1)
    7.6/10(763 votes)

    S1:E1

    High school senior Koyomi Araragi discovers a shocking secret one day after helping his classmate Hitagi Senjougahara—a secret he is never to tell.

    Directors:Yukihiro Miyamoto, Tatsuya Oishi
    Writers:Fuyashi Tou, Yukito Kizawa

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  10. Monogatari Season 1 Episode 11 - Tsubasa Cat (1)
    7.6/10(543 votes)

    S1:E11

    Nadeko comes to thank Koyomi, and the two geek out over a shared interest. Tsubasa Hanekawa passes by and suddenly complains of an acute headache.

    Director:Tomoyuki Itamura
    Writer:Fuyashi Tou

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  11. Monogatari Season 1 Episode 9 - Nadeko Snake (1)
    7.5/10(561 votes)

    S1:E9

    Tasked by Meme, Koyomi heads to a lonely temple to attach a prayer slip. There he sees a dead snake that has been severed into five parts.

    Director:Shin Oonuma
    Writer:Fuyashi Tou

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  12. Monogatari Season 1 Episode 4 - Mayoi Snail (2)
    7.4/10(622 votes)

    S1:E4

    Koyomi and Hitagi meet a girl named Mayoi Hachikuji in the park. She seems to be lost and cannot find her way home. The two try to help her.

    Director:Yoshinobu Tokumoto
    Writer:Fuyashi Tou

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Tsubasa Cat (2)" is the best rated episode of "Monogatari" season 1. It scored 9.3/10 based on 997 votes. Directed by Toshimasa Suzuki, Tatsuya Oishi and written by Fuyashi Tou, it aired on 9/25/2009. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Mayoi Snail (3)".