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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!

The Best Episodes of Naruto Season 2

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 Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!

    S2:E53

    While Ebisu trains Naruto at a hotspring, he spots someone trying to peep on the women bathing! Ebisu attacks, but it doesn't go quite as planned. Naruto then demands that the stranger become his teacher instead, but he's going to need some convincing. Does Naruto have any special Jutsu for this situation?

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  2. Background image for The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #2 - The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!

    S2:E54

    While Jiraiya attempts to teach Naruto the Summoning Jutsu, while doing research as well, Dosu learns the hard way why Gaara is so dangerous. Meanwhile, Baki and Kabuto secretly meet and reveal a sinister plot against Konoha. When Hayate discovers this dark secret, he attempts to warn the Hokage. However, he'll have to get through Baki first!

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  3. Background image for A Feeling of Yearning, a Flower Full of Hope
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #3 - A Feeling of Yearning, a Flower Full of Hope

    S2:E55

    Sakura goes to visit Sasuke and Lee in the hospital, along the way, she meets up with Ino and the two make the trip together. Lee tries to resume his training with limited success, making Sakura worry more about him and Sasuke.

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  4. Background image for Live or Die: Risk It All to Win It All!
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Live or Die: Risk It All to Win It All!

    S2:E56

    Since Naruto is having little to no success at summoning frogs, Jiraiya figures that if Naruto's to learn how summon Kyubi's chakra, he's going to need to be put into a life-threating situation. After having Naruto do a bunch of tasks, he throws Naruto off a cliff. Naruto's only hope of survival lies within an encounter with the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox himself. But, will Kyubi be willing to help him?

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  5. Background image for He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #5 - He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!

    S2:E57

    Overjoyed at his success, Naruto manages to enrage Gamabunta. With him not willing to accept that Naruto was able to summon him, Naruto challenges Gamabunta to accept him as his subordinate if he is able to stay on his back until sundown.

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  6. Background image for Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!

    S2:E58

    Due to the events with Gamabunta, Naruto is now stuck in the hospital. Shikamaru unexpectedly pays him a visit, saying the two of them are the types who never get girls to visit them. Meanwhile, Gaara approaches an unconscious Rock Lee, with the full intention of taking his life. Luckily for Lee, Naruto and Shikamaru are there to protect him. However, can they save even themselves after learning Gaara's shocking secret? What is it that Naruto has realized about Gaara?

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    Director:Rion Kujo
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  8. Background image for The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #7 - The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!

    S2:E59

    Waking up late, Naruto hurries to the stadium where the Chuunin matches will be held, along the way he stops at his old training ground and meets up with Hinata. Naruto tells Hinata that he's afraid he'll lose, but with Hinata's encouragement and sort-of-confession of her feelings, Naruto is filled with renewed confidence and proceeds to the stadium leaving a shellshocked Hinata in his wake. Now Naruto must try to make it the stadium before it's too late, and Konohamaru has a plan to help him out.

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  9. Background image for Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu!
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu!

    S2:E60

    The opening ceremony to the Final Matches begins and Sasuke is missing, worrying Naruto. The ceremony ends and Naruto starts his fight with Neji. Will Naruto's confidence lead him to a victory or are Neji's skills to much for him? And where is Sasuke?

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  10. Background image for Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!

    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?

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  11. Background image for A Failure's True Power
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - A Failure's True Power

    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...

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  12. Background image for Hit It or Quit It: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Hit It or Quit It: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!

    S2:E63

    With Sasuke still absent, and everyone anxiously anticipating his match against Gaara, the tournament is forced to move on to the next round. Meanwhile, Neji learns the shocking truth about his father.

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  13. Background image for Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!

    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?

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    Director:Rion Kujo
  14. Background image for Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand

    S2:E65

    It's time for Sasuke's match against Gaara, only Sasuke has yet to show up. Normally they'd disqualify him, but everyone's anxiously awaiting the match. Therefore, they give Sasuke a time limit before disqualifying him. As time slowly begins to run out, only one question remains on everyone's mind...where's Sasuke?

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  15. Background image for Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style!
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style!

    S2:E66

    Sasuke's match against Gaara finally begins! Gaara seems to have the upper hand at the beginning, until Sasuke shows off his newly found taijutsu techniques. Gaara is reliving the battle against Rock Lee all over again, only this time he's facing an opponent who can use more than simple taijutsu attacks.

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  16. Background image for Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!

    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?

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  17. Background image for Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins!
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins!

    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!

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  18. Background image for Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission!
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission!

    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.

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  19. Background image for A Shirker's Call to Action: Layabout No More!
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #18 - A Shirker's Call to Action: Layabout No More!

    S2:E70

    Naruto, Sakura, Shikamaru, and Pakkun are being chased down by several Sound ninja. Shikamaru decides to stop and try to hold them off so the others can catch up to Sasuke without fear of pursuit. Shikamaru is the logical choice because of his Shadow Possession Jutsu...needless to say, Shikamaru's not too thrilled by this.

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    Director:Rion Kujo
  20. Background image for An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #19 - An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!

    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...

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  21. Background image for A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!

    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...

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  22. Background image for Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!

    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!

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  23. Background image for Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges!
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges!

    S2:E74

    While Shino and Kankuro fight the match they should've fought back during the Chuunin Exam, Naruto, Sakura, and Pakkun slowly catch up to Sasuke. Meanwhile, Sasuke has finally caught up with Gaara and Temari, but is he ready to face true horror when Gaara reveals his demon form?

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  24. Background image for Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge!
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge!

    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...

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  25. Background image for Assassin of the Moonlit Night
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Assassin of the Moonlit Night

    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?

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  26. Background image for Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara

    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.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!" is the best rated episode of "Naruto" season 2. It scored 7/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Shuji Miyahara and written by Michiko Yokote, it aired on 10/8/2003. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!".