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The Best Episodes of One Piece Season 1

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    One Piece Season 1 Episode 1 - I'm Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King!
    8.4/10(43517 votes)

    #1 - I'm Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King!

    S1:E1

    A group of pirates lead by Alvida plunder a ship, only to find a barrel which contains a strange boy named Luffy. Luffy is on a mission to find the legendary treasure "One Piece" and he befriends the ship's cabin-boy, Coby, who actually wants to become a marine officer. Luffy defeats Alvida and the two journey on in search of crewmates.

    Director:Konosuke Uda
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  2. One Piece Season 1 Episode 2 - The Great Swordsman Appears! Pirate Hunter, Roronoa Zoro
    8.4/10(26827 votes)

    #2 - The Great Swordsman Appears! Pirate Hunter, Roronoa Zoro

    S1:E2

    Luffy and Coby arrive at Shell Island, a Marine base. They meet the bounty hunter Roronoa Zoro, held under arrest by the infamous marine, Captain Morgan, and his son Helmeppo.

    Director:Tetsuharu Nakamura
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  3. One Piece Season 1 Episode 3 - Morgan VS Luffy! Who's This Beautiful Young Girl?
    8.0/10(9492 votes)

    #3 - Morgan VS Luffy! Who's This Beautiful Young Girl?

    S1:E3

    Luffy convinces Zoro to join his crew, but they must first defeat Captain Morgan. After freeing the island from Morgan's oppressive rule, Coby is accepted as a marine while the other two continue on their journey.

    Director:Hidehiko Kadota
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  4. One Piece Season 1 Episode 4 - Luffy's Past! The Red-haired Shanks appears
    8.4/10(8265 votes)

    #4 - Luffy's Past! The Red-haired Shanks appears

    S1:E4

    Out on the sea, Luffy almost loses his hat and reflects on his past, and how a pirate named Shanks influenced him. Afterwards, Luffy meets Nami, and Buggy the Clown's men.

    Director:Munehisa Sakai
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  5. One Piece Season 1 Episode 5 - Fear, Mysterious Power! Pirate Clown Captain Buggy!
    7.4/10(6064 votes)

    #5 - Fear, Mysterious Power! Pirate Clown Captain Buggy!

    S1:E5

    In order to save herself and steal a map to the Grand Line, Nami tricks Luffy into allowing her to turn him over to Buggy.

    Director:Junichi Fujise
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  6. One Piece Season 1 Episode 6 - Desperate Situation! Beast Tamer Mohji vs Luffy!
    7.7/10(5979 votes)

    #6 - Desperate Situation! Beast Tamer Mohji vs Luffy!

    S1:E6

    Mohji and Richie show up for revenge after Buggy's humiliating defeat in the previous episode, and Luffy meets a small dog guarding his master's store, even though he knows that he is long dead.

    Director:Shigeyasu Yamauchi
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  7. One Piece Season 1 Episode 7 - Grand Duel! Zoro the Swordsman vs Cabaji the Acrobat!
    7.5/10(5476 votes)

    #7 - Grand Duel! Zoro the Swordsman vs Cabaji the Acrobat!

    S1:E7

    Enraged by the actions of Buggy's crew, the city's mayor rushes to fight Buggy himself, but the Straw Hat Pirates come to his rescue. Zoro fights Cabaji, despite still being wounded from his previous encounter with Buggy, while Luffy faces the clown pirate himself and Nami searches for the map to the Grand Line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  8. One Piece Season 1 Episode 8 - Who Will Win? Showdown Between the True Powers of the Devil!
    7.7/10(5227 votes)

    #8 - Who Will Win? Showdown Between the True Powers of the Devil!

    S1:E8

    Buggy's link to Shanks is revealed, and when he rips the straw hat Shanks gave Luffy, his rage knows no bounds. Who will win in this clash between Devil Fruit users?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  9. One Piece Season 1 Episode 9 - The Honorable Liar? Captain Usopp!
    7.1/10(4753 votes)

    #9 - The Honorable Liar? Captain Usopp!

    S1:E9

    Nami form an alliance becoming the navigator of the crew, but not a full member yet. They arrive in Syrup Village looking for a suitable ship. On this island they know the liar Usopp, who also has ties to the Shanx.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  10. One Piece Season 1 Episode 10 - The Weirdest Guy Ever! Jango the Hypnotist!
    7.3/10(4485 votes)

    #10 - The Weirdest Guy Ever! Jango the Hypnotist!

    S1:E10

    When trying to convince his rich friend, Kaya, to give the Straw Hats a ship, Usopp is told to stay away from her by her caretaker, Klahadore. However, when Usopp and Luffy later see him conversing with a strange man, they learn of a plot to kill Kaya.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  11. One Piece Season 1 Episode 11 - Expose the Plot! Pirate Butler, Captain Kuro!
    7.2/10(4325 votes)

    #11 - Expose the Plot! Pirate Butler, Captain Kuro!

    S1:E11

    After learning of Captain Kuro's evil plan, Usopp runs back to the village to warn Kaya, only to find that after all his years of lying no one believes him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  12. One Piece Season 1 Episode 12 - Clash with the Black Cat Pirates! The Great Battle on the Slope!
    7.5/10(4191 votes)

    #12 - Clash with the Black Cat Pirates! The Great Battle on the Slope!

    S1:E12

    Usopp resolves to keep his story of pirates attacking the town a lie by making sure none reach it. Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and Usopp then try to keep the Black Cat Pirates at bay.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  13. One Piece Season 1 Episode 13 - The Terrifying Duo! Meowban Brothers vs. Zoro!
    7.5/10(4066 votes)

    #13 - The Terrifying Duo! Meowban Brothers vs. Zoro!

    S1:E13

    The Straw Hats manage to take out most of the opposing Black Cat Pirates, so Jango orders the Nyaban Brothers to attack. Meanwhile, after getting hypnotized by Jango, Luffy gets himself stuck under the collapsed mast of the Black Cat Pirates' ship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  14. One Piece Season 1 Episode 14 - Luffy Back in Action! Miss Kaya's Desperate Resistance!
    7.5/10(3982 votes)

    #14 - Luffy Back in Action! Miss Kaya's Desperate Resistance!

    S1:E14

    Captain Kuro himself arrives at the scene, and with Zoro too injured to fight, Luffy being incapacitated, and the other two being too weak to handle him, things seem hopeless. However, Kaya herself appears to bargain with Kuro.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  15. One Piece Season 1 Episode 15 - Beat Kuro! Usopp the Man's Tearful Resolve!
    7.4/10(3923 votes)

    #15 - Beat Kuro! Usopp the Man's Tearful Resolve!

    S1:E15

    Zoro and Buchi (of the Nyaban Brothers) face off once again as Luffy and Kuro begin their fight. Usopp orders the Usopp Pirates to run away with Kaya, but Jango goes after them. A flashback reveals how Captain Kuro faked his death with Captain Morgan and how he became Kaya's butler.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  16. One Piece Season 1 Episode 16 - Protect Kaya! The Usopp Pirates' Great Efforts!
    7.5/10(3890 votes)

    #16 - Protect Kaya! The Usopp Pirates' Great Efforts!

    S1:E16

    As the fight between Luffy and Kuro is close to an end, the Usopp Pirates do their best to avoid Jango.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  17. One Piece Season 1 Episode 17 - Anger Explosion! Kuro vs. Luffy! How it Ends!
    8.1/10(4185 votes)

    #17 - Anger Explosion! Kuro vs. Luffy! How it Ends!

    S1:E17

    Kuro's ultimate attack, "Shakushi", attacks everything in the area, whether friend or foe, and Luffy becomes enraged by his lack of regard for his crew. Will Luffy's determination overcome Kuro's sheer speed?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  18. One Piece Season 1 Episode 18 - You're the Weird Creature! Gaimon and His Strange Friends!
    6.7/10(3934 votes)

    #18 - You're the Weird Creature! Gaimon and His Strange Friends!

    S1:E18

    With Usopp now in the crew and a new ship, the Going Merry, under their command, the Straw Hats head to an island said to hold a fabled treasure, only to encounter a strange man stuck in a treasure box that has also been looking for this treasure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. One Piece Season 1 Episode 19 - The Three-Sword Style's Past! Zoro and Kuina's Vow!
    8.9/10(6653 votes)

    #19 - The Three-Sword Style's Past! Zoro and Kuina's Vow!

    S1:E19

    While Usopp & Luffy fool around with the ship's cannon one day, Zoro dreams about his childhood and the promise he made to Kuina.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  20. One Piece Season 1 Episode 20 - Famous Cook! Sanji of the Sea Restaurant!
    7.6/10(3789 votes)

    #20 - Famous Cook! Sanji of the Sea Restaurant!

    S1:E20

    The crew meets Johnny and Yosaku, Zoro's former companions, and they set sail for the Baratie restaurant in search of a cook.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  21. One Piece Season 1 Episode 21 - Unwelcome Customer! Sanji's Food and Ghin's Debt!
    7.6/10(3644 votes)

    #21 - Unwelcome Customer! Sanji's Food and Ghin's Debt!

    S1:E21

    Sanji, a cook at the Baratie, helps a starving pirate named Gin. Luffy begins his job as a waiter to pay for the damage he did to the Baratie, and tries to convince Sanji to join his crew.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  22. One Piece Season 1 Episode 22 - The Strongest Pirate Fleet! Commodore Don Krieg!
    7.5/10(3550 votes)

    #22 - The Strongest Pirate Fleet! Commodore Don Krieg!

    S1:E22

    Gin returns to the Baratie with his also-starving captain, Don Krieg, to whom Sanji once more gives food, but Don Krieg betrays the cook once he regains his energy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  23. One Piece Season 1 Episode 23 - Protect Baratie! The Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff!
    7.8/10(3749 votes)

    #23 - Protect Baratie! The Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff!

    S1:E23

    It is revealed that Chef Zeff was a great pirate known as Red Leg Zeff. Gin explains the catastrophe the fleet met in Grand Line when they encountered Hawk-Eyes Mihawk, and Krieg attempts to take control of the Baratie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  24. One Piece Season 1 Episode 24 - Hawk-Eye Mihawk! The Great Swordsman Zoro Falls At Sea!
    9.2/10(7940 votes)

    #24 - Hawk-Eye Mihawk! The Great Swordsman Zoro Falls At Sea!

    S1:E24

    As Nami steals the Going Merry, Mihawk has returned to finish the job, but Zoro challenges him to a duel in order to achieve his dream.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. One Piece Season 1 Episode 25 - The Deadly Foot Technique Bursts Forth! Sanji vs. The Invincible Pearl!
    7.5/10(3510 votes)

    #25 - The Deadly Foot Technique Bursts Forth! Sanji vs. The Invincible Pearl!

    S1:E25

    Mihawk leaves after defeating Zoro, so Krieg continues his invasion and has Pearl, one of his stronger crewmates, attack, and Sanji reveals his fighting skills. Meanwhile Johnny and Yosaku leave with Usopp and the wounded Zoro to go after Nami.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"I'm Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King!" is the best rated episode of "One Piece" season 1. It scored 8.4/10 based on 43517 votes. Directed by Konosuke Uda and written by Junki Takegami, it aired on 10/20/1999. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Great Swordsman Appears! Pirate Hunter, Roronoa Zoro".