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The Best Episodes of Naruto Season 2

Every episode of Naruto Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Naruto Season 2!

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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. #1 Fan Favorite
    Naruto Season 2 Episode 84 - Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother!
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    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.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  2. Naruto Season 2 Episode 75 - Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge!
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    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...

    Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  3. Naruto Season 2 Episode 78 - Naruto's Ninja Handbook
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    S2:E78

    Naruto and Gaara continue their fight. Naruto begins to get an advantage, and Gaara transforms into the final form of Shukaku of the Sand. As he begins to put the squeeze on Naruto, Naruto summons Gamabunta Oyabun, and his comeback begins. Once again, Naruto begins to get an advantage, but Gaara casts the technique of fake sleep, releasing the full power of Shukaku. Now that the demon is free, what will Naruto do?

    Director:Masaaki Kumagai
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  4. Naruto Season 2 Episode 92 - A Dubious Offer! Tsunade's Choice!
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    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?

    Director:Masahiko Murata
    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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  5. Naruto Season 2 Episode 62 - A Failure's True Power
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S2:E62

    When it looks as if Naruto can't win, Neji continues to tell him that he cannot change his fate and that he has no idea what it feels like to carry a seal that cannot be removed. Naruto thinks back about his childhood and how he was treated because of the Nine-Tails sealed inside him. However, that same curse may prove to be his only chance at winning...

    Director:Toshiya Niidome
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  6. Naruto Season 2 Episode 72 - A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    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...

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Kouhei Urasawa

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  7. Naruto Season 2 Episode 85 - Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    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.

    Director:Masahiko Murata
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  8. Naruto Season 2 Episode 93 - Breakdown! The Deal is Off!
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S2:E93

    Because Orochimaru lied to her about not attacking Konoha, Tsunade begins her onslaught against him and Kabuto. Kabuto eats a food pill and begins to attack Tsunade with his medical techniques but are they enough to defeat her? Will Jiraiya, Shizune and Naruto show up in time?

    Director:Toshiya Niidome
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  9. Naruto Season 2 Episode 95 - The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line!
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    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?

    Director:Yoshinori Odaka
    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  10. Naruto Season 2 Episode 100 - Sensei and Student: The Bond of a Shinobi!
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    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.

    Director:Rion Kujo
    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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  11. Naruto Season 2 Episode 101 - Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei's True Face!
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S2:E101

    After their mission, Naruto persuades Sakura and Sasuke to help him unmask their sensei, Kakashi. However, Squad 7 soon finds out that this is easier said than done...

    Director:Masahiko Murata
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  12. Naruto Season 2 Episode 82 - Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan!
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    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!

    Director:Rion Kujo
    Writer:Yuka Miyata

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  13. Naruto Season 2 Episode 61 - Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    S2:E61

    Naruto begins his assault with his Shadow Clones but Neji analyses Naruto's actions and determines what he believes to be the real one. Unable to figure out why Naruto won't admit defeat, he takes off his headband and reveals a mysterious mark on his forehead. What is the truth about his hatred towards the main family of the Hyuuga Clan?

    Director:Shuji Miyahara
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  14. Naruto Season 2 Episode 71 - An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    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...

    Director:Atsushi Wakabayashi
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  15. Naruto Season 2 Episode 76 - Assassin of the Moonlit Night
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    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?

    Director:Rion Kujo
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  16. Naruto Season 2 Episode 79 - Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    S2:E79

    Transformed into Kyubi, Naruto and Gamabunta prepare to stop Shukaku by waking Gaara up. Though they succeed, the battle is far from over as Gaara won't stop until Naruto is dead. Naruto and Gaara prepare for their final attacks. Meanwhile, Sarutobi continues trying to defeat Orochimaru. And even though Sarutobi isn't strong enough to kill Orochimaru, he does have enough strength to take away Orochimaru's most prized possession...the use of his arms!

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  17. Naruto Season 2 Episode 80 - The Third Hokage, Forever...
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    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.

    Director:Akira Shimizu
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  18. Naruto Season 2 Episode 67 - Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S2:E67

    With Gaara's ultimate defense in place, Sasuke's only hope of winning lies within the move Kakashi taught him...Chidori. But, how will Gaara react when Sasuke causes him to bleed?

    Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  19. Naruto Season 2 Episode 68 - Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins!
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S2:E68

    Sasuke's match is interrupted when Orochimaru puts his plan into action. Temari and Kankuro are ordered to get Gaara to safety until he recovers, leaving Sasuke to chase after them. War has begun!

    Director:Masaaki Kumagai
    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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  20. Naruto Season 2 Episode 69 - Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission!
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S2:E69

    Knowing that Sasuke is in over his head, Kakashi sends Naruto, Sakura, and Shikamaru, being guided by a dog named Pakkun, to stop Sasuke from pursuing Gaara.

    Director:Shuji Miyahara
    Writer:Kouhei Urasawa

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  21. Naruto Season 2 Episode 73 - Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S2:E73

    An unlikely ally appears to help Sasuke and allows him to continue to pursue Gaara. Meanwhile, the Hokage prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to rid his village of Orochimaru!

    Director:Harume Kosaka
    Writers:Yuka Miyata, Michiko Yokote

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  22. Naruto Season 2 Episode 77 - Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    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.

    Director:Shuji Miyahara
    Writer:Kouhei Urasawa

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  23. Naruto Season 2 Episode 90 - Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect!
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S2:E90

    Jiraiya and Naruto catch up to Tsunade, whereupon she learns that Konoha wants her to be the 5th Hokage. She refuses the title, angering Naruto, who mistakes her for being a weakling. Naruto learns first-hand how strong she really is. Naruto decides now is the time to try out the Rasengan, only he hasn't perfected it yet.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  24. Naruto Season 2 Episode 64 - Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S2:E64

    Shikamaru takes on Temari, only he doesn't want to fight. Can the lazy Shikamaru even last the round? Or is there more to Shikamaru than meets the eye?

    Director:Rion Kujo
    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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  25. Naruto Season 2 Episode 94 - Attack! Fury of the Rasengan!
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S2:E94

    With Tsunade still paralized with fear and Naruto being a low level ninja, it is up to Shizune and Jiraiya to defeat Kabuto and Orochimaru. Orochimaru and Kabuto summon two giant snakes while Jiraiya summons Gamakichi, who does nothing. Naruto tries to help Jiraya, but he too only summons a small frog that also does nothing. Orochimaru and Kabuto attack and Shizune is easily defeated. Naruto tries Rasengan but fails. Can he master the technique before Kabuto does anything to Tsunade? How far will he go to master it?

    Director:Harume Kosaka
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother!" is the best rated episode of "Naruto" season 2. It scored 8.6/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Tsuyoshi Matsumoto and written by Satoru Nishizono, it aired on 5/19/2004. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge!".