7.2/104 votes#1 - Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!
Season 2 Episode 53 - Aired 10/8/2003
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?
Director: Shuji Miyahara
Writer: Michiko Yokote
7.0/104 votes#2 - Summoning Jutsu; Wisdom of the Toad Sage!
Season 2 Episode 54 - Aired 10/15/2003
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!
Director: Keiichiro Kawaguchi
Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
6.8/104 votes#3 - A Feeling of Yearning, A Flower Full of Hope
Season 2 Episode 55 - Aired 10/22/2003
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.
Director: Hiroshi Kimura
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
7.0/104 votes#4 - Live or Die: Risk It All to Win It All!
Season 2 Episode 56 - Aired 10/29/2003
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?
Director: Masaaki Kumagai
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
6.8/104 votes#5 - He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!
Season 2 Episode 57 - Aired 11/5/2003
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.
Director: Hayato Date
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
6.7/103 votes#6 - Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!
Season 2 Episode 58 - Aired 11/12/2003
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?
Director: Rion Kujo
Writer: Kouhei Urasawa
6.3/103 votes#7 - The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!
Season 2 Episode 59 - Aired 11/19/2003
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.
Director: Mitsutaka Noshitani
Writer: Yuka Miyata
6.7/103 votes#8 - Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Season 2 Episode 60 - Aired 11/26/2003
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?
Director: Harume Kosaka
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
7.3/103 votes#9 - Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!
Season 2 Episode 61 - Aired 12/3/2003
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
7.3/103 votes#10 - A Failure's True Power
Season 2 Episode 62 - Aired 12/10/2003
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
7.0/103 votes#11 - Hit It or Quit It: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!
Season 2 Episode 63 - Aired 12/17/2003
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.
Director: Hiroshi Kimura
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
6.7/103 votes#12 - Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!
Season 2 Episode 64 - Aired 12/24/2003
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
7.3/103 votes#13 - Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand
Season 2 Episode 65 - Aired 1/7/2004
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?
Director: Yoshihisa Matsumoto
Writer: Kouhei Urasawa
7.0/103 votes#14 - Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style!
Season 2 Episode 66 - Aired 1/14/2004
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.
Director: Hayato Date
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
7.3/103 votes#15 - Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!
Season 2 Episode 67 - Aired 1/14/2004
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
7.3/103 votes#16 - Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins!
Season 2 Episode 68 - Aired 1/28/2004
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
7.0/103 votes#17 - Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission!
Season 2 Episode 69 - Aired 2/4/2004
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
7.0/104 votes#18 - A Shirker's Call to Action: Layabout No More!
Season 2 Episode 70 - Aired 2/11/2004
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.
Director: Rion Kujo
Writer: Michiko Yokote
7.6/105 votes#19 - An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!
Season 2 Episode 71 - Aired 2/18/2004
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
7.7/103 votes#20 - A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!
Season 2 Episode 72 - Aired 2/25/2004
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
7.3/103 votes#21 - Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!
Season 2 Episode 73 - Aired 3/3/2004
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
Writer: Yuka Miyata, Michiko Yokote
7.3/103 votes#22 - Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges!
Season 2 Episode 74 - Aired 3/10/2004
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?
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
8.0/104 votes#23 - Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge!
Season 2 Episode 75 - Aired 3/17/2004
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
7.7/103 votes#24 - Assassin of the Moonlit Night
Season 2 Episode 76 - Aired 3/24/2004
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
7.7/103 votes#25 - Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara
Season 2 Episode 77 - Aired 3/31/2004
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
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!
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.
Genres:AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:TV Tokyo
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!" is the best rated episode of "Naruto" season 2. It scored 7.2/10 based on 4 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, "Summoning Jutsu; Wisdom of the Toad Sage!".