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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 26 - Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100!
    8.8/10(1919 votes)

    S1:E26

    Sakura and Granny Chiyo are engaged in a fierce battle with Sasori, who is able turn himself into a human puppet. They somehow bring Sasori down within the time limit, but he ends up reviving.

    Director:Atsushi Nigorikawa
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  2. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 31 - The Legacy
    8.8/10(1857 votes)

    S1:E31

    Relying on Naruto's power, Granny Chiyo performs the Transmigration Jutsu on Gaara.

    Director:Shinji Satoh
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  3. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 27 - Impossible Dream
    8.6/10(1673 votes)

    S1:E27

    Although stung with poison herself, Granny Chiyo uses the last of the antidote on Sakura. Mocking the tender scene between Granny Chiyo and Sakura, Sasori attempts to end Granny Chiyo's life.

    Director:Akitaro Daichi
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  4. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 30 - Aesthetics of an Instant
    8.4/10(1386 votes)

    S1:E30

    Naruto loses all reason to anger and is gradually taken over by the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit. Having been forewarned by Jiraiya, Kakashi narrowly manages to suppress the Nine-Tailed Fox.

    Director:Shigeharu Takahashi
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  5. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 14 - Naruto's Growth
    8.3/10(1442 votes)

    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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  6. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 15 - The Secret Weapon is Called...
    8.3/10(1431 votes)

    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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  7. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 1 - Homecoming
    8.2/10(2587 votes)

    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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  8. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 4 - The Jinchuriki of the Sand
    8.1/10(1658 votes)

    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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  9. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 5 - The Kazekage Stands Tall
    8.1/10(1577 votes)

    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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  10. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 6 - Mission Cleared
    8.1/10(1556 votes)

    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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  11. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 13 - A Meeting With Destiny
    8.0/10(1402 votes)

    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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  12. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 29 - Kakashi's Enlightened!
    8.0/10(1302 votes)

    S1:E29

    Sakura hurries to get to Naruto with Granny Chiyo, who is suffering from the poison. The members of Team Guy rush to assist Team Kakashi. Meanwhile, with all preparations complete, Kakashi reveals his Mangekyo Sharingan.

    Director:Yuki Kinoshita
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  13. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 3 - The Results of Training
    7.9/10(1681 votes)

    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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  14. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 20 - Hiruko Vs. Two Kunoichi!
    7.9/10(1336 votes)

    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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  15. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 21 - Sasori's Real Face
    7.9/10(1327 votes)

    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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  16. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 24 - The Third Kazekage
    7.9/10(1319 votes)

    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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  17. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 2 - The Akatsuki Makes Its Move
    7.8/10(1845 votes)

    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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  18. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 12 - The Retired Granny's Determination
    7.8/10(1353 votes)

    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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  19. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 22 - Chiyo's Secret Skills
    7.7/10(1302 votes)

    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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  20. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 23 - Father and Mother
    7.7/10(1310 votes)

    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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  21. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 25 - Three Minutes Between Life and Death
    7.7/10(1324 votes)

    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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  22. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 32 - Return of the Kazekage
    7.7/10(1253 votes)

    S1:E32

    Gaara and his rescuers make a triumphant return to the Hidden Sand Village.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  23. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 7 - Run, Kankuro
    7.6/10(1470 votes)

    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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  24. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 8 - Team Kakashi, Deployed
    7.6/10(1417 votes)

    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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  25. Naruto Shippūden Season 1 Episode 11 - The Medical Ninja's Student
    7.6/10(1372 votes)

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100!" is the best rated episode of "Naruto Shippūden" season 1. It scored 8.8/10 based on 1919 votes. Directed by Atsushi Nigorikawa and written by Satoru Nishizono, it aired on 8/23/2007. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Legacy".