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The Best Episodes of Naruto Shippūden Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 1 - Homecoming
    8.2/10(2044 votes)

    #1 - Homecoming

    S1:E1

    A figure passes through the gates. It's an older Naruto, who has returned from a long training journey with Jiraiya. Naruto Uzumaki is back!

    Director:Masaaki Kumagai
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  2. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 2 - The Akatsuki Makes Its Move
    7.8/10(1512 votes)

    #2 - The Akatsuki Makes Its Move

    S1:E2

    Naruto and Sakura team up and challenge Kakashi to a survival challenge to show off their progress.

    Director:Atsushi Nigorikawa
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  3. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 3 - The Results of Training
    7.9/10(1368 votes)

    #3 - The Results of Training

    S1:E3

    Naruto’s and Sakura’s combined skills force Kakashi to use his Sharingan right off the bat. Naruto masterfully unleashes his jutsu one after another.

    Director:Yuki Sugihara
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  4. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 4 - The Jinchuriki of the Sand
    8.1/10(1357 votes)

    #4 - The Jinchuriki of the Sand

    S1:E4

    Gaara is quick to detect Deidara’s presence, and an aerial battle ensues with Deidara on his giant bird and Gaara atop sand.

    Director:Kiyomu Fukuda
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  5. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 5 - The Kazekage Stands Tall
    8.1/10(1292 votes)

    #5 - The Kazekage Stands Tall

    S1:E5

    Naruto and Sakura defeat Kakashi in the survival challenge. Tsunade assigns them to a three-man squad led by Kakashi, who tells them they are now his equals.

    Director:Yuki Kinoshita
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  6. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 6 - Mission Cleared
    8.1/10(1271 votes)

    #6 - Mission Cleared

    S1:E6

    In order to protect his village from Deidara’s explosive clay, Gaara uses his chakra to create a giant sand shield.

    Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  7. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 7 - Run, Kankuro
    7.6/10(1209 votes)

    #7 - Run, Kankuro

    S1:E7

    Gaara, his strength completely exhausted, is whisked away by Deidara. Kankuro ignores Baki’s efforts to stop him and immediately sets out in pursuit with a platoon to rescue Gaara.

    Director:Hayato Goda
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  8. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 8 - Team Kakashi, Deployed
    7.6/10(1160 votes)

    #8 - Team Kakashi, Deployed

    S1:E8

    An urgent message from the Sand Village detailing the Akatsuki’s kidnapping of the Kazekage reaches the Hidden Leaf Village. Tsunade wastes no time in ordering Team Kakashi to the Sand Village.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  9. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 9 - The Jinchuriki's Tears
    7.5/10(1149 votes)

    #9 - The Jinchuriki's Tears

    S1:E9

    On her way to the Sand Village, Temari encounters Kakashi and his team. Kakashi admonishes Naruto when he tries to rush ahead…

    Director:Masaaki Kumagai
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  10. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 10 - Sealing Jutsu: Nine Phantom Dragons
    7.4/10(1127 votes)

    #10 - Sealing Jutsu: Nine Phantom Dragons

    S1:E10

    The Sand ninja fight against time to treat Kankuro. Even the Sand’s poison expert, Granny Chiyo, is baffled. The only hope lies with the reinforcements sent by Tsunade.

    Director:Akitaro Daichi
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  11. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 11 - The Medical Ninja's Student
    7.6/10(1128 votes)

    #11 - The Medical Ninja's Student

    S1:E11

    Sakura treats a critically ill Kankuro. After extensive training she’s now a full-fledged Medic Ninja, and Sakura amazes everyone with her sure, steady hands.

    Director:Atsushi Nigorikawa
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  12. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 12 - The Retired Granny's Determination
    7.8/10(1116 votes)

    #12 - The Retired Granny's Determination

    S1:E12

    Pakkun finds the hideout of the Akatsuki. Team Kakashi and Temari prepare to set out to get Gaara back, but Temari is ordered to stay behind and help guard the village.

    Director:Kiyomu Fukuda
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  13. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 13 - A Meeting With Destiny
    8.0/10(1155 votes)

    #13 - A Meeting With Destiny

    S1:E13

    Guy prepares to use a forbidden secret jutsu. Meanwhile, Naruto falls under Itachi’s genjutsu, and all the anti-genjutsu training he underwent with Jiraiya races through Naruto’s mind.

    Director:Neko Okuma
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  14. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 14 - Naruto's Growth
    8.3/10(1183 votes)

    #14 - Naruto's Growth

    S1:E14

    Guy prepares to use a forbidden secret jutsu. Meanwhile, Naruto falls under Itachi’s genjutsu, and all the anti-genjutsu training he underwent with Jiraiya races through Naruto’s mind.

    Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  15. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 15 - The Secret Weapon is Called...
    8.3/10(1177 votes)

    #15 - The Secret Weapon is Called...

    S1:E15

    Granny Chiyo and Sakura rescue Naruto from Itachi’s genjutsu. Without a moment’s delay, Kakashi begins a counterattack.

    Director:Hayato Date
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  16. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 16 - The Secret of Jinchuriki
    7.5/10(1070 votes)

    #16 - The Secret of Jinchuriki

    S1:E16

    Chiyo and Kakashi realize that the attack was just a diversion, and that the Akatsuki have already begun the process of extracting the Tailed Beast from Gaara.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  17. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 17 - The Death of Gaara!
    7.6/10(1064 votes)

    #17 - The Death of Gaara!

    S1:E17

    Teams Kakashi and Guy take a short rest. Granny Chiyo watches Naruto dozing off and is reminded of Sasori as a child. The pursuit resumes, and when Chiyo wonders why Naruto puts such effort into...

    Director:Masaaki Kumagai
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  18. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 18 - Charge Tactic! Button Hook Entry!!
    7.5/10(1064 votes)

    #18 - Charge Tactic! Button Hook Entry!!

    S1:E18

    Teams Kakashi and Guy reach the Akatsuki hideout. They hurry to infiltrate but are thwarted by a five-seal barrier. The only way to break the barrier is to remove all five seals at once.

    Director:Akitaro Daichi
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  19. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 19 - Traps Activate! Team Guy's Enemy
    7.5/10(1051 votes)

    #19 - Traps Activate! Team Guy's Enemy

    S1:E19

    Breaking the five-seal barrier set off a trap, which now has Team Guy battling amazingly accurate copies of themselves. Back at the Akatsuki hideout, Deidara and Sasori struggle to take the Nine-Tail Jinchûriki.

    Director:Atsushi Nigorikawa
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  20. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 20 - Hiruko Vs. Two Kunoichi!
    7.9/10(1101 votes)

    #20 - Hiruko Vs. Two Kunoichi!

    S1:E20

    At last, the showdown between the old woman and her grandson begins. Sakura is confused by Sasori’s strange appearance, and Granny Chiyo explains that this is Hiruko…

    Director:Kiyomu Fukuda
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  21. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 21 - Sasori's Real Face
    7.9/10(1093 votes)

    #21 - Sasori's Real Face

    S1:E21

    Granny Chiyo and Sakura manage to expose Sasori, who amazingly looks no older than he did twenty years earlier.

    Director:Neko Okuma
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  22. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 22 - Chiyo's Secret Skills
    7.7/10(1067 votes)

    #22 - Chiyo's Secret Skills

    S1:E22

    Sakura is caught by Sasori’s tactic and surrounded by a poison cloud.

    Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  23. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 23 - Father and Mother
    7.7/10(1075 votes)

    #23 - Father and Mother

    S1:E23

    Chiyo and Sakura take cover, and Sasori wastes no time unleashing a ruthless attack.

    Director:Seiki Takuno
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  24. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 24 - The Third Kazekage
    7.9/10(1087 votes)

    #24 - The Third Kazekage

    S1:E24

    Sakura counters the Iron Sand attack of the Third Kazekage puppet with superhuman strength.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  25. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 25 - Three Minutes Between Life and Death
    7.7/10(1087 votes)

    #25 - Three Minutes Between Life and Death

    S1:E25

    Sakura destroys the Third Kazekage puppet thanks to a secret antidote she had taken.

    Director:Masaaki Kumagai
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Homecoming" is the best rated episode of "Naruto Shippūden" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 2044 votes. Directed by Masaaki Kumagai and written by Satoru Nishizono, it aired on 2/15/2007. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Akatsuki Makes Its Move".