Naruto

The Best Episodes of Naruto

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Every episode of Naruto ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. 8.7/10(9 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. 8.2/10(6 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - 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
  11. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - 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
  13. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. 7.8/10(5 votes)

    #13 - A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!

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    S1:E6

    Tired of doing lame missions, Naruto asks the Hokage to give them something challenging. The Hokage caves and gives them a C-rank mission. They will be bodyguards for a bridge builder. It appears to be a simple mission, until the group is attacked by something more than common thugs...other ninja!

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  15. 7.8/10(12 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. 7.7/10(10 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!

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    S2:E72

    While Naruto and Sakura continue to catch up to Sasuke, Temari trys to stall Sasuke long enough for Kankuro to get Gaara to safety, but Sasuke doesn't have time to waste on her! Meanwhile, The Third Hokage continues his battle with Orochimaru and is ready to use a move that not even he knows...

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  18. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Assassin of the Moonlit Night

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    S2:E76

    As Sasuke is about to be defeated, Naruto and Sakura show up to save him. With this Gaara begins to have flashbacks of his childhood. What happened in Gaara's past to make him experience so much suffering?

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  19. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara

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    S2:E77

    Gaara continues to talk about his past. When Gaara states that Naruto can't become stronger when he fights for everyone else, Naruto recalls that if he didn't meet his friends, he would be the same as Gaara. Realizing that he has to protect his friends, Naruto overcomes his fear and decides to take on Gaara.

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  20. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan

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    S2:E85

    Jiraiya and Naruto look on as Sasuke takes on Itachi alone. However, when the young ninja is severely outclassed, Jiraiya is forced to step in. Itachi and Kisame try to flee, but Jiraiya isn't about to let them get away so easily.

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  21. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - For a Friend

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    S3:E132

    Kakashi learns the truth about the chase after Sasuke, and orders his dogs, including Pakkun, to go find Naruto and Sasuke. However, things are looking grim as the clash between the Chidori and the Rasengan ensues. The attacks are even, causing Naruto and Sasuke to both fly back. Naruto finally realizes how serious Sasuke is, and gets the snot beat out of him while he remembers how he always wanted to be friends with Sasuke.

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  22. 7.6/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Pass or Fail: Survival Test

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    S1:E4

    Now that Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are a team, they meet with their sensei, the enigmatic and aloof Kakashi.

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  23. 7.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!

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    S2:E71

    The battle of kings has begun as Orochimaru has summoned some unexpected help. How can the Third Hokage handle this uncomfortable situation? Meanwhile, Sasuke finally catches up with Kakurou, Gaara and Temari...

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  24. 7.5/10(4 votes)

    #23 - The Third Hokage, Forever...

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    S2:E80

    As the war draws to a close, Gaara admits his defeat to Naruto, and Orochimaru is forced to retreat as Sarutobi took away his arms. Now, all of the Konoha shinobi gather together to pay their respects to the person whom they respected the most...Sarutobi, the Third Hokage.

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  25. 7.5/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan!

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    S2:E82

    Kakashi takes on Itachi, with both of them using the Sharingan. However, Kakashi soon realizes that he stands no chance against the legendary ninja. Itachi reveals that he has not come for his little brother, but instead he's come to do something else...abduct Naruto, and Kyubi as well!

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    Director:Rion Kujo
  26. 7.5/10(6 votes)

    #25 - The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line!

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    S2:E95

    Naruto finally lands a Rasengan into Kabuto's stomach, but not before Kabuto assures Naruto's certain death. Can Tsunade save him and protect him from Orochimaru?

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Best Episodes Summary

"Raiga's Counterattack" is the best rated episode of "Naruto". It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Hayato Goda and written by Yasuyuki Suzuki, it aired on 10/19/2005. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!".