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Season 1
7.9/102,464 votesLoading...Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2002
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!
Director: Hayato Date
Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
7.0/101,722 votesLoading...My Name Is Konohamaru!
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2002
Naruto finally graduates from the Ninja Academy and claims to know it all. Well, at least that what he tells Konohamaru, the Village elder's pint-size grandson. Much to the dismay of Ebisu, Konohamaru's teacher and mentor, Naruto teaches him the hormonally lethal "Sexy Jutsu!"
Director: Rion Kujo
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
7.2/101,615 votesLoading...Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2002
On the way to becoming a ninja, Naruto must team up with his classmates, the pretty Sakura and the pretty serious Sasuke...
Director: Harume Kosaka
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
7.8/101,549 votesLoading...Pass or Fail: Survival Test
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2002
Now that Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are a team, they meet with their sensei, the enigmatic and aloof Kakashi.
Director: Kyosuke Mikuriya
Writer: Michiko Yokote
8.0/101,591 votesLoading...You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2002
With the threat of failure hanging over their heads, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura try everything they know to pass the grueling survival test.
Director: Yasunori Urata
Writer: Michiko Yokote
7.3/101,436 votesLoading...A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2002
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!
Director: Masahiko Murata
Writer: Kouhei Urasawa
7.7/101,430 votesLoading...The Assassin of the Mist!
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2002
Naruto and his squad arrive in the Land of the Waves and learn that an evil businessman named Gato has taken over the land.
Director: Masayuki Iimura
Writer: Michiko Yokote
7.9/101,448 votesLoading...The Oath of Pain
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2002
With Kakashi captured, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura must defend against Zabuza's attacks. Naruto realizes that working together with Sasuke may be the only way to save Kakashi. Will the combined effort of the two be enough to free Kakashi and defeat Zabuza?
Director: Rion Kujo
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
7.9/101,438 votesLoading...Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2002
With Kakashi free, the fight between him and Zabuza resumes. Kakashi decides to show Zabuza what the Sharingan is really capable of. Can Kakashi's Sharingan defeat Zabuza? And who is the mysterious person watching the fight?
Director: Harume Kosaka
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
7.1/101,322 votesLoading...The Forest of Chakra
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2002
With Zabuza gone things are now settling and Tazuna can go and build the bridge without fear. Or so everyone thinks. Kakashi believes something is wrong with Zabuza's death and teaches Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke a way to train so they could better use their chakra. Is Zabuza really dead?
Director: Kazuyoshi Yokota
Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
7.1/101,315 votesLoading...The Land Where a Hero Once Lived
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/12/2002
While Naruto and Sasuke train, Sakura watches over Tazuna. During a nice dinner, Sakura notices a man's face torn from a picture. The man's name was Kaiza, and he was what the country called...a "hero". What happened to cause Inari so much pain?
Director: Yasunori Urata
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
7.3/101,294 votesLoading...Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/19/2002
Naruto has a dangerous encounter with Haku in the forest, but is Haku there to cause trouble? Naruto and Sasuke better complete their training, as Zabuza is alive and has returned for round 2. Will Kakashi, Sasuke, and Sakura be able to defeat the Demon of the Mist? And, can Naruto arrive in time to help out?
Director: Masaaki Kumagai
Writer: Michiko Yokote
7.7/101,300 votesLoading...Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/26/2002
Round two with Zabuza has started, but this time...Zabuza has Haku fighting along side him. Haku and Sasuke go at it with Sasuke falling behind until he manages to get a kick in. Meanwhile Naruto deals with some of Gato's henchmen. Back at the bridge Haku uses his secret jutsu, Demonic Ice Mirrors. What does this jutsu hold in store for Sasuke? Will Naruto make it to the bridge in time and save Tsunami and Inari as well?
Director: Masayuki Iimura
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
7.1/101,276 votesLoading...The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/9/2003
Naruto finally joins the battle on the bridge. But when Naruto stupidly gets caught in the middle of Haku's jutsu as well, he and Sasuke must work together to escape. Kakashi is unable to help them, as he must deal with Zabuza to protect Sakura and Tazuna. How will the two escape from the ice mirrors without any help?
Director: Rion Kujo
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
7.6/101,257 votesLoading...Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/16/2003
Naruto and Sasuke continue to fight Haku and are getting beaten bad. After having Naruto try and escape a few times, Sasuke begins to see a pattern. Meanwhile, outside Kakashi and Zabuza begin their fight. Can Naruto and Sasuke escape from Haku's jutsu? What plan does Zabuza have to defeat the Sharingan?
Director: Harume Kosaka
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
8.3/101,410 votesLoading...The Broken Seal
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/23/2003
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?
Director: Masaaki Kumagai
Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
8.1/101,414 votesLoading...White Past: Hidden Ambition
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/30/2003
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?
Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru
Writer: Michiko Yokote
8.0/101,307 votesLoading...The Weapons Known as Shinobi
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/6/2003
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...
Director: Yasunori Urata
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
9.0/102,283 votesLoading...The Demon in the Snow
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/13/2003
Thinking of Haku, Naruto angrily confronts Zabuza, but he learns that cruel reality is the fate of a ninja.
Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
7.0/101,172 votesLoading...A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/20/2003
Naruto and his team return to the Village Hidden in the Leaves after their battle in Land of Waves.
Director: Mitsutaka Noshitani
Writer: Kouhei Urasawa
7.2/101,149 votesLoading...Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 2/27/2003
After the three ninjas take their leave, Sasuke realizes he has a powerful rival out there. The next day, Kakashi announces that he has recommended all of them for the Chuunin Exams. While Naruto and Sasuke are pleased, Sakura is afraid of letting everyone down. Also, someone decides they aren't ready and decides to test their abilities.
Director: Matsuo Asami
Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
7.5/101,152 votesLoading...Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/6/2003
Rock Lee challenges Sasuke to a one-on-one fight. Naruto grows angry and attacks him, only to be beaten in one attack. Sasuke realizes the challenge and eagerly accepts. But will Sasuke be defeated just as easily by this mysterious ninja? Sasuke's only advantage seems to be his Sharingan, but what happens when not even that will work?
Director: Rion Kujo
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
7.2/101,110 votesLoading...Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/13/2003
A reunion of all the rookies isn't a very happy one, as all of them prepare to take the Chuunin Exam. With so many rivals around, Naruto's team will need help from a fellow ninja named Kabuto to know what they're up against. Will the group be able to last through the exam?
Director: Harume Kosaka
Writer: Michiko Yokote
7.9/101,173 votesLoading...Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 3/20/2003
The first test of the Chuunin Exam is just that, a written test. When Ibiki issues a strict set of rules, Naruto fails to realize the true objective of the test. Can Naruto realize the truth before time runs out? And what about the tenth question?
Director: Mashu Itō
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
7.9/101,171 votesLoading...The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 3/27/2003
Ibiki declares what seems like a harsh and unreasonable rule for the hardest part of the first exam.
Director: Masaaki Kumagai
Writer: Kouhei Urasawa
4.4/101,042 votesLoading...Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!
Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 4/2/2003
Konohamaru, the grandson of Leaf Village's Third Hokage, shows up at the Chunin Exam site. He comes along with Moegi and Udon to cover the events for the Ninja Academy's school newspaper. Konohamaru looks up to Naruto like an older brother and through interviews with the characters, recaps their adventures thus far.
Director: Hayato Date
Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
7.4/101,095 votesLoading...The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death
Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 4/2/2003
The second exam is about to begin, and every ninja must sign a form so that their team can get either the Heaven or Earth Scroll. The goal is to get one of each scroll and make it to the tower in five days.
Director: Mitsutaka Noshitani
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
8.0/101,165 votesLoading...Eat or Be Eaten: Panic in the Forest
Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 4/9/2003
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?
Director: Masahiko Murata
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
8.2/101,207 votesLoading...Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!
Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 4/16/2003
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?
Director: Takeyuki Sadohara
Writer: Michiko Yokote
8.5/101,283 votesLoading...The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu!
Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 4/23/2003
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?
Director: Atsushi Wakabayashi
Writer: Kouhei Urasawa
7.6/101,093 votesLoading...Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection!
Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 4/30/2003
Since Sakura was the only one who did not get injured in the previous battle she must watch over and protect her teammates. Unknown to her though, there are enemies watching from the trees.... They attack, but a friend arrives to help. Will it be enough?
Director: Hiroshi Kimura
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
8.0/101,157 votesLoading...Sakura Blossoms!
Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 5/7/2003
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?
Director: Masahiko Murata
Writer: Michiko Yokote
8.2/101,190 votesLoading...Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!
Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 5/14/2003
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!
Director: Rion Kujo
Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
7.7/101,084 votesLoading...Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!
Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 5/21/2003
Kiba, Shino, and Hinata decide to try and eliminate their opponents by taking more scrolls. They arrive upon a battlefield where three Rain ninjas are battling Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari. They remain hidden and observe the battle, thinking one of the Rain ninjas is a dangerous foe. After realizing Gaara's amazing abilities, they discover who is the really the dangerous one, and will be lucky if they can sneak away with their lives!
Director: Mitsutaka Noshitani
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
7.0/101,047 votesLoading...The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking Allowed
Season 1 Episode 35 - Aired 5/28/2003
To heal their wounds, Naruto and his team take a much-needed rest after their battle against the Sound ninja. But it has already been four days since the start of the exam and there is only one day remaining until time expires.
Director: Masaaki Kumagai
Writer: Kouhei Urasawa
7.4/101,046 votesLoading...Clone vs. Clone: Mine Are Better Than Yours!
Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 6/4/2003
Naruto's team joins Kabuto on their journey to the tower, but on the way, they are trapped by the genjutsu (illusion technique) of the Hidden Rain Village's genin (low rank ninja), Oboro's team.
Director: Harume Kosaka
Writer: Kouhei Urasawa
6.9/101,040 votesLoading...Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!
Season 1 Episode 37 - Aired 6/11/2003
The exam is over, but did they truly pass? An old friend arrives to explain and show his concern. Meanwhile, Anko informs the ANBU about Orochimaru, the S-Class criminal who even they cannot stop. Later the Third Hokage explains to everyone what the third exam truly means....
Director: Takeyuki Sadohara
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
7.3/101,034 votesLoading...Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination!
Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 6/18/2003
With so many participants still left, the groups are told that they will be pitted against each other in preliminary matches. Kabuto leaves, then Sasuke is told he has to fight. They know that Sasuke was given the cursed seal and if it takes over they will stop him. Can Sasuke stop the seal from taking over again and still win?
Director: Hayato Date
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
7.9/101,079 votesLoading...Bushy Brow's Jealousy: Barrage of Lions Unleashed!
Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 7/2/2003
The preliminaries of the third exam consist of one-on-one combat, and the first match is between Sasuke and Orochimaru's minion Yoroi.
Director: Hiroshi Kimura
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
7.5/101,052 votesLoading...Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!
Season 1 Episode 40 - Aired 7/9/2003
While Shino and Zaku finish their fight, Kakashi works on Sasuke's cursed seal. However, someone sinister shows up to ruin things, will Kakashi be able to protect Sasuke from this skilled foe?
Director: Rion Kujo
Writer: Kouhei Urasawa
6.7/101,104 votesLoading...Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!
Season 1 Episode 41 - Aired 7/16/2003
Kankuro takes on Kabuto's teammate, Misumi, in a quick battle, proving how tough the Sand ninja really are. However, the real match comes when Sakura and Ino are pitted against one another!
Director: Mitsutaka Noshitani
Writer: Michiko Yokote
6.9/101,098 votesLoading...The Ultimate Battle: Cha!
Season 1 Episode 42 - Aired 7/23/2003
Sakura and Ino prepare to settle the score once and for all! However, when Sakura becomes the victim of Ino's Mind-Body Switch Justu, will she be forced to give up the match?
Director: Masahiko Murata
Writer: Michiko Yokote
7.5/101,033 votesLoading...Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru
Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 7/30/2003
Temari of the Sand Village battles against Tenten from the Leaf Village. After the battle its Shikamaru's turn, but can he defeat an opponent who has already seen his moves once before?
Director: Harume Kosaka
Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
7.7/101,067 votesLoading...Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now?
Season 1 Episode 44 - Aired 8/6/2003
The match between Kiba and Naruto kicks off, with Kiba immediately proving he has the upper hand in the battle. Everyone still believes Naruto is the weak ninja he's always been, everyone except for Hinata, Kakashi, and Sakura. Now it's Naruto's time to shine, and this time...everyone will be watching him!
Director: Masaaki Kumagai
Writer: Tamotsu Mizukoshi
7.9/101,104 votesLoading...Surprise Attack! Naruto's Secret Weapon!
Season 1 Episode 45 - Aired 8/13/2003
The battle between Naruto and Kiba draws to a close, with each of them giving it everything they've got. After being tricked by Naruto, Kiba can no longer rely on Akamaru's help. Naruto decides now is the time to release his new jutsu, only Kiba won't give him time to prepare it!
Director: Takeyuki Sadohara
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
7.7/101,077 votesLoading...Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!
Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 8/20/2003
Kiba alerts Hinata, as he's being taken away, that there are only a few fighters left. He warns her that if she fights Gaara, she has to give up immediately or she could be killed. He also tells her to give up if paired against Neji, because Neji already has issues with her. Just then, the board shows the next fight...Hinata vs. Neji. Just how far will Hinata go to prove herself?
Director: Rion Kujo
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
8.1/101,134 votesLoading...A Failure Stands Tall!
Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 8/27/2003
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?
Director: Hiroshi Kimura
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
9.2/102,722 votesLoading...Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!
Season 1 Episode 48 - Aired 9/3/2003
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.
Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
8.9/101,764 votesLoading...Lee's Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu!
Season 1 Episode 49 - Aired 9/10/2003
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.
Director: Hayato Date
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
9.2/102,186 votesLoading...The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja is Born
Season 1 Episode 50 - Aired 9/17/2003
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.
Director: Mitsutaka Noshitani
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
6.5/104 votesLoading...A Shadow in the Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke
Season 1 Episode 51 - Aired 9/24/2003
As Chouji faces off against Dosu, Orochimaru gives an order for Kabuto to abduct Sasuke. He also tells Kabuto that if he wants to stop him, he'll have to kill Sasuke. As Kabuto approaches Sasuke, he hesitates on what to do. His spy cover is soon blown though, as Kakashi appears on the scene. Will Kakashi save Sasuke from Kabuto's grasp?
Director: Harume Kosaka
Writer: Kouhei Urasawa
7.0/103 votesLoading...Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!
Season 1 Episode 52 - Aired 10/1/2003
Naruto wants Kakashi to train him, but Kakashi has other plans. Ebisu arrives to an unhappy Naruto and makes a deal with him. If Naruto can get away from Ebisu, he'll make Kakashi train him. Naruto decides to accept Ebisu's challenge, but can he win?
Director: Rion Kujo
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya