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The Best Episodes of Naruto

Every episode of Naruto ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Naruto!

The Best Episodes of Naruto

Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and strongest ninja.

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  1. 9.3/10(3.0k votes)

    #1 - Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!

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    S1:E48

    The second-to-last match finally arrives! Rock Lee must face down the mysterious and dangerous Gaara, a ninja who is said to have never been truly injured in a fight before.

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  2. 9.2/10(2.4k votes)

    #2 - The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja Is Born

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    S1:E50

    The match between Gaara and Lee draws to an end as Lee unleashes his ultimate move. But will even this be enough to defeat Gaara? Even if Lee does make it out in one piece, even more shocking news awaits him.

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  3. 9.0/10(2.5k votes)

    #3 - The Demon in the Snow

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    S1:E19

    Thinking of Haku, Naruto angrily confronts Zabuza, but he learns that cruel reality is the fate of a ninja.

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  4. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Raiga's Counterattack

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    S3:E156

    Ranmaru is determined to bring Raiga back from the dead and appears to suceed! An enraged raiga now goes on the offensive, starting with Tenten. Karashi runs back to the Curry House to tell the others what has happened, but who's side is he really on?

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  5. 8.9/10(1.9k votes)

    #5 - Lee's Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu!

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    S1:E49

    As the battle between Lee and Gaara continues, Gai remembers how hard Lee used to train and how Lee has pretty much no ninjutsu or genjutsu skills. Lee is also a dropout, like Naruto. In order to defeat Gaara, Lee will have to use the move Gai forbade him to use.

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  6. 8.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #6 - The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu!

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    S1:E30

    Sasuke is still stuck in his trance and even Sakura's pleas can't get him back to normal. Meanwhile, Anko searches for the grass ninja fake. When the team appear to get the upper hand the question begs to be asked. Are the ninja truly defeated, or is there more to them than meets the eye?

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  8. 8.3/10(1.5k votes)

    #7 - The Broken Seal

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    S1:E16

    Naruto and Sasuke continue their rigorous battle against Haku. When Haku targets a vulnerable Naruto, Sasuke risks everything to save him. Seeing his friend lie before him, a powerful force awakens inside Naruto. Has Kyubi been set free. If so, can anyone stop him?

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  9. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - A Plea from a Friend

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    S3:E133

    Naruto proves to be too much for Sasuke to handle as Naruto fights back with renewed vigour. Finally acknowledging Naruto's strength, Sasuke puts on his forehead protector, symbolizing both as equals. But when Sasuke's Sharingan is upgraded to level 3, the tables turn on Naruto. Just when all hope seems lost for Naruto, he undergoes a startling transformation, but will it be enough?

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  10. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Infiltration: The Set-Up!

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    S4:E171

    After Isaribi escapes, Naruto and his team decide to go to the forbidden island and confront Orochimaru and his subordinates. They soon discover that Orochimaru is not the man behind the curtain, but a man known as Amachi. Amachi is the one responsible for turning Isaribi into a monster, so why is she helping him?

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  11. 8.2/10(1.3k votes)

    #10 - Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!

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    S1:E29

    Sasuke is about to give up and give their scroll to the enemy, when Naruto stops him and accuses him of being a fake. Naruto then turns his attention to the Grass Ninja.... The battle is intense and when the Grass Ninja appears to get the upper hand, can Sasuke muster up the courage to fight?

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  12. 8.2/10(1.3k votes)

    #11 - Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!

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    S1:E33

    With Sakura defeated and facing certain death, more reinforcements step into the fray. However, they sense an even bigger level of power, and its not coming from the sound trio! Meanwhile Sasuke wakes up with an ominous dark aura surrounding him and the mysterious seal spreading over his body. He has but one goal....make his enemies pay!

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  13. 8.1/10(1.5k votes)

    #12 - White Past: Hidden Ambition

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    S1:E17

    Naruto takes out his rage on Haku, who doesn't stand a chance. However, Naruto realises that Haku is the boy he met back at the forest. Haku tells Naruto the story of his past and asks for Naruto to do him one favour..... Will Naruto do the one thing he could never do just as Haku wishes?

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  14. 8.1/10(1.2k votes)

    #13 - A Failure Stands Tall!

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    S1:E47

    Hinata will not give up so easily, especially with Naruto watching her. Will Hinata be willing to give up her own life in order to prove herself, or will the match be stopped before Neji can connect a killing move?

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  15. 8.0/10(1.7k votes)

    #14 - You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision

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    S1:E5

    With the threat of failure hanging over their heads, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura try everything they know to pass the grueling survival test.

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  16. 8.0/10(1.4k votes)

    #15 - The Weapons Known as Shinobi

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    S1:E18

    Kakashi prepares to stop Zabuza once and for all, but Haku has other plans. Zabuza's employer shows up and he's decided to take matters into his own hands...

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  17. 8.0/10(1.3k votes)

    #16 - Eat or Be Eaten: Panic in the Forest

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    S1:E28

    To prevent further problems, Sasuke thinks up a password to determine friend from foe, but will it be that simple? Meanwhile Naruto has his hands full with a giant snake. Can he handle this on his own and what about Sasuke and Sakura, can they survive the ordeal?

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  18. 8.0/10(1.3k votes)

    #17 - Sakura Blossoms!

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    S1:E32

    Lee in his weakened state is having trouble defeating Dosu. Sakura realises everyone has been protecting her until now and that its her time to protect them! Can Sakura succeed where even Lee failed?

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  19. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge!

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    S2:E75

    Sasuke struggles to keep up with Gaara's monstrous capacity. Only able to use Chidori twice in normal circumstances, Sasuke remembers that tragic day when his family died and realises he must risk the use of Chidori beyond his limit if he is to defeat Gaara. That is, if he can...

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  20. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother!

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    S2:E84

    Sasuke remembers the day that Itachi single-handedly wiped out the entire Uchiha clan as he desperately searches for Naruto. However, Itachi and Kisame have already found him.

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  21. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - A Dubious Offer! Tsunade's Choice!

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    S2:E92

    While Naruto continues to try and master the third step, Tsunade continues to think about Orochimaru's offer. Jiraiya tries to convince her by taking her out for a drink, only she slipped a paralyzing potion into his drink while he wasn't looking. Will Tsunade agree to Orochimaru's offer? And will Naruto master the Rasengan before the week is up?

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  22. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Sensei and Student: The Bond of a Shinobi!

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    S2:E100

    As Lee decides whether or not to go through with the operation, Gai decides to give him some motivation. Meanwhile, Tsunade frantically struggles to increase the operation's success rate.

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    Director:Rion Kujo
  23. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - A Limitless Supply of Ninja Tools

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    S4:E189

    Naruto, Chouji, and Yurinojou take on Ruiga, who uses water as a weapon. Ruiga has the power to draw out water from the Earth, giving him an unlimited supply of ninja weapons. How can they defeat an opponent who has a limitless supply of water? Even if they can win, can they defeat the second ninja, Jiga? Also, what is the Princess' true motive for running away?

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  24. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Ino Screams! Chubby Paradise!

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    S4:E192

    When the daughter of a Feudal Lord calls for a double, Ino is brought in to take her place. The only problem is they look nothing alike, the princess has become big boned because she had a lot of stress and ate a lot. Now Ino must stand in for her and arrange a marriage with a man from Udon Country. Can Ino arrage the marriage without problem?

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    Director:Kiyomu Fukuda
  25. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - The Supposed Sealed Ability

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    S4:E207

    Naruto and the members of Team 8 head into Yakumo's house to find her with Kurenai. It is revealed that a mysterious entity might be behind all this. Can the group discover the truth in time?

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  26. 7.9/10(2.7k votes)

    #25 - Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!

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    S1:E1

    Welcome to the Village Hidden in the Leaves, where deadly serious Ninja roam the landscape and the seriously mischievous Naruto Uzumaki causes trouble everywhere he goes. But when he steals the ancient scroll of sealing, he unleashes a rare power rarely seen in a 12-year-old boy!

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Best Episodes Summary

"Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!" is the best rated episode of "Naruto". It scored 9.3/10 based on 2996 votes. Directed by Toshiyuki Tsuru and written by Satoru Nishizono, it aired on 9/3/2003. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja Is Born".