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The Worst Episodes of Naruto

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The Worst Episodes of Naruto

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 Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!
    4.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #1 - Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!

    S1:E26

    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.

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  2. Background image for A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!
    5.4/10(5 votes)

    #2 - A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!

    S3:E105

    With Naruto's help, Idate reaches the Modoroki Shrine... But just as he's about to cross the bridge, an old nemesis stands in his way.

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  3. Background image for Pure Terror! The House of Orochimaru
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Pure Terror! The House of Orochimaru

    S3:E139

    Sasame leads Naruto, Jiraiya, and Sakura to Orochimaru's hideout. They send Sasame back to the village because of the danger level. Jiraiya summons Gamakichi to go in first and investigate. The four come to three tunnels. Jiraiya goes off to the right, Naruto and Sakura down the middle and Gamakichi down the left. Will the four of them make it past the traps?

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  4. Background image for The Three Villains from the Maximum Security Prison
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - The Three Villains from the Maximum Security Prison

    S3:E142

    With the events of the Rice Field Country behind them, everyone prepares for their training. But a new threat soon arises. Remember Mizuki? He's back and he's planning to break out of Konoha's Correctional

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  5. Background image for A New Squad! Two People and a Dog?!
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - A New Squad! Two People and a Dog?!

    S3:E144

    Naruto is having trouble with the two brothers and Iruka is having his share of difficulties with Mizuki! Iruka struggles to try and get the old Mizuki back but he doesn't have much success.... Meanwhile, when things are looking bleak for Naruto, can 3 friendly Ninja save the day?

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  6. Background image for Too Late for Help
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Too Late for Help

    S4:E164

    Naruto decides to do some investigating on his own over the matter of the ghost, while Neji and Tenten try a different approach. WIth the help of two frogs, Naruto begins to learn more and more about the truth of the matter....but will what he discovers, cost him his life?

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  8. Background image for Return of the Morning Mist
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Return of the Morning Mist

    S2:E81

    Two mysterious ninja infiltrate Konoha, and one of them bares the Sharingan. Just what are these two after? Why has Itachi Uchiha returned to Konoha?

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  9. Background image for A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #8 - A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong

    S2:E86

    Now that Sasuke is in safe hands, Naruto and Jiraiya can continue their search for Tsunade. When they arrive at a city with a festival on the way, Jiraiya and Naruto have some fun, at least until Naruto puts a stain on a man's shirt. Jiraiya uses a new technique that easily defeats the man and offers to teach it to Naruto. What is this new technique and can Naruto master it?

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  10. Background image for Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf

    S2:E88

    After passing stage one of the training, Naruto moves into stage two: power training. Jiraiya realizes that, like him, Naruto has a hard time concentrating, so he paints a spiral in the palm of Naruto's hand to help him to focus. With the aid of the spiral and a quick flashback to Iruka-sensei, Naruto completes stage two. Meanwhile, Tsunade's luck has become uncommonly good, which worries her. After being talked into sightseeing by her assistant, Tsunade meets Orochimaru...and she doesn't look at all pleased.

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  11. Background image for Roar and Howl! The Ultimate Tag-Team!
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Roar and Howl! The Ultimate Tag-Team!

    S3:E120

    Faced against the vicious twin duo of Sakon and Ukon, Kiba and Akamaru team up to take them out, using their most powerful jutsu.

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  12. Background image for The Leaf's Handsome Devil!
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - The Leaf's Handsome Devil!

    S3:E123

    Naruto's Shadow Clones are no match for Kimimaro's attacks. But when an old bushy-browed buddy from the Leaf Village shows up, all bets are off!

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  13. Background image for The Top 5 Ninja Battles!
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - The Top 5 Ninja Battles!

    S4:E202

    Naruto and Sakura host a special recap episode featuring the top five battles so far! There are also interviews with some of the team, and perhaps even some of the enemy....

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    Director:Hayato Date
  14. Background image for Jiraiya: Naruto's Potential Disaster!
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Jiraiya: Naruto's Potential Disaster!

    S2:E83

    Jiraiya and Naruto begin their search for Tsunade, but are constantly sidetracked by Jiraiya's peeping and hitting on pretty girls. Jiraiya tells Naruto some stories about the 3rd and 4th Hokages. Meanwhile, Sasuke learns that his brother, Itachi, is after Naruto and goes to warn him.

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  15. Background image for A Shadow in the Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    #14 - A Shadow in the Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke

    S1:E51

    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?

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  16. Background image for Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!

    S1:E52

    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?

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  17. Background image for The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!
    6.3/10(4 votes)

    #16 - 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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  18. Background image for Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon!
    6.3/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon!

    S2:E87

    Jiraiya gives Naruto the task of rotating the water in a balloon until it pops. Naruto is confident that he will accomplish this stage of the training by night, but soon learns it's not as easy as expected.

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  19. Background image for Tsunade's Warning: Ninja No More!
    6.3/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Tsunade's Warning: Ninja No More!

    S2:E98

    Naruto, Tsunade, and Shizune finally return to Konoha so Tsunade can take over and become Hokage. Konohamaru finds out that Tsunade is the Fifth but refuses to believe it. Naruto then takes Tsunade to the hospital so she can heal Sasuke, Kakashi, and Lee. She heals Sasuke and Kakashi just fine...However, her diagnosis of Rock Lee has heartbreaking consequences for him and his future.

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  20. Background image for The Will of Fire Still Burns!
    6.3/10(4 votes)

    #19 - The Will of Fire Still Burns!

    S2:E99

    Konohamaru locks himself in the office used by the 3rd to stop them from replacing his grandfather, the previous Hokage. Tsunade spends the day locked out of her office and researches a way to heal Rock Lee so he has a better chance of surviving the operation,

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  21. Background image for Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea

    S2:E102

    Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke find out their newest mission will be without Kakashi who has responsibilities elsewhere. Tsunade sends them to the Tea Country to protect someone, but the details are vague at best. Along the way they meet Idate Morino who causes the group a lot of trouble, especially when they discover who they have to protect!

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  22. Background image for The Race is On! Trouble on the High Seas!
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - The Race is On! Trouble on the High Seas!

    S2:E103

    The trio continue to follow Idate while fending off attacks by three Shinobi sent to kill him. They find out later just how important winning this race is to the Wasabi clan's future...

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  23. Background image for Run Idate, Run! Nagi Island Awaits!
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Run Idate, Run! Nagi Island Awaits!

    S2:E104

    While the Shinobi that is working for Wasarabi begins to beat up Idate, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura finally reach the same island. However, some old enemies appear to get in their way once again! Will they manage to find Idate and rescue him before its too late?

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  24. Background image for To Each His Own Battle
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - To Each His Own Battle

    S3:E121

    With the Sasuke retrieval squad now split into individual battles, it's up to Naruto, Kiba and Shikamaru to stop the sound ninja. But little do they realize that there's more to their opponents than their basic techniques.

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  25. Background image for Fakeout: Shikamaru's Comeback!
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Fakeout: Shikamaru's Comeback!

    S3:E122

    Shikamaru's got his hands full with Tayuya and her melodic attacks. Can he stop her and put an end to her malevolent flute playing?

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  26. Background image for Vengeful Strike! The Bracken Dance!
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Vengeful Strike! The Bracken Dance!

    S3:E127

    As Gaara demonstrates he has more than enough backbone to take on Kimimaro, Orochimaru recollects on how he brought him as a young man into the Sound Village.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!" is the worst rated episode of "Naruto". It scored 4.4/10 based on 1134 votes. Directed by Hayato Date and written by Katsuyuki Sumisawa, it aired on 4/2/2003. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!".