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The Best Episodes of Naruto Season 1

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

The Best Episodes of Naruto Season 1

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. Background image for Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!
    7.9/10(2.7k votes)

    #1 - Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!

    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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  2. Background image for My Name Is Konohamaru!
    7.0/10(1.9k votes)

    #2 - My Name Is Konohamaru!

    S1:E2

    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!"

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  3. Background image for Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?
    7.2/10(1.8k votes)

    #3 - Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?

    S1:E3

    On the way to becoming a ninja, Naruto must team up with his classmates, the pretty Sakura and the pretty serious Sasuke...

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  4. Background image for Pass or Fail: Survival Test
    7.8/10(1.7k votes)

    #4 - Pass or Fail: Survival Test

    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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  5. Background image for You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision
    8.0/10(1.8k votes)

    #5 - You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision

    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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  6. Background image for A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!
    7.3/10(1.6k votes)

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

    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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  8. Background image for The Assassin of the Mist!
    7.7/10(1.6k votes)

    #7 - The Assassin of the Mist!

    S1:E7

    Naruto and his squad arrive in the Land of the Waves and learn that an evil businessman named Gato has taken over the land.

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  9. Background image for The Oath of Pain
    7.9/10(1.6k votes)

    #8 - The Oath of Pain

    S1:E8

    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?

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  10. Background image for Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior
    7.9/10(1.6k votes)

    #9 - Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior

    S1:E9

    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?

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  11. Background image for The Forest of Chakra
    7.1/10(1.5k votes)

    #10 - The Forest of Chakra

    S1:E10

    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?

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  12. Background image for The Land Where a Hero Once Lived
    7.1/10(1.4k votes)

    #11 - The Land Where a Hero Once Lived

    S1:E11

    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?

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  13. Background image for Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!
    7.3/10(1.4k votes)

    #12 - Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!

    S1:E12

    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?

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  14. Background image for Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors
    7.7/10(1.4k votes)

    #13 - Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors

    S1:E13

    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?

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  15. Background image for The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!
    7.1/10(1.4k votes)

    #14 - The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!

    S1:E14

    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?

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  16. Background image for Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters
    7.6/10(1.4k votes)

    #15 - Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters

    S1:E15

    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?

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  17. Background image for The Broken Seal
    8.3/10(1.6k votes)

    #16 - The Broken Seal

    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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  18. Background image for White Past: Hidden Ambition
    8.1/10(1.6k votes)

    #17 - White Past: Hidden Ambition

    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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  19. Background image for The Weapons Known as Shinobi
    8.0/10(1.4k votes)

    #18 - The Weapons Known as Shinobi

    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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  20. Background image for The Demon in the Snow
    9.0/10(2.6k votes)

    #19 - The Demon in the Snow

    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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  21. Background image for A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!
    7.0/10(1.3k votes)

    #20 - A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!

    S1:E20

    Naruto and his team return to the Village Hidden in the Leaves after their battle in Land of Waves.

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  22. Background image for Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals
    7.2/10(1.3k votes)

    #21 - Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals

    S1:E21

    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.

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  23. Background image for Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!
    7.5/10(1.3k votes)

    #22 - Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!

    S1:E22

    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?

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  24. Background image for Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!
    7.2/10(1.2k votes)

    #23 - Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!

    S1:E23

    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?

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  25. Background image for Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!
    7.9/10(1.3k votes)

    #24 - Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!

    S1:E24

    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?

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  26. Background image for The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!
    7.9/10(1.3k votes)

    #25 - The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!

    S1:E25

    Ibiki declares what seems like a harsh and unreasonable rule for the hardest part of the first exam.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!" is the best rated episode of "Naruto" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 2724 votes. Directed by Hayato Date and written by Katsuyuki Sumisawa, it aired on 10/3/2002. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "My Name Is Konohamaru!".