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The Best Episodes of Outlaw Star

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Gene Starwind is a jack-of-all-trades responsible for odd jobs and bounty hunting with his partner, Jim Hawking. Stuck on a rundown planet, he’s going nowhere fast. But when a bodyguard job goes sideways, he finds

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 26 - Return to Space
    8.5/10(174 votes)

    S1:E26

    In the heart of the Leyline, they make their wishes. Knowledge, power, and…to be together. Who will find the real treasure and who will be left to hold it? The final battle begins!

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 25 - Maze of Despair
    8.4/10(166 votes)

    S1:E25

    With Melfina caught in the Galactic Leyline, Gene seeks to free her but must face those who stand in his way. An intense battle, a gate opens—the truth of the Leyline awaits them!

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  3. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 12 - Mortal Combat With the El Dorado
    8.2/10(164 votes)

    S1:E12

    Harry MacDougall issues a challenge to Gene and the Outlaw Star. Among the asteroid field, Gene battles with the MacDougalls before realizing they have more up their sleeves than a match between ships.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 20 - Cats and Girls and Spaceships
    8.2/10(187 votes)

    S1:E20

    After another attack in space, the crew takes time on Symka 5 to recover. Jim stumbles upon two cats and follows them to their owner—who happens to be a cute girl. Is this a chance for newfound love or heartbreak?

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 14 - Final Countdown
    8.1/10(166 votes)

    S1:E14

    A simple job explodes into the crew’s most dangerous mission yet! After a terrorist named Crackerjack puts a bomb on the Outlaw Star, they’ll have to figure out how to disarm it before it’s too late.

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  6. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 17 - Between Life and Machine
    8.1/10(162 votes)

    S1:E17

    A new job promises answers about the Galactic Leyline and more. But while Gene seeks out the information, Melfina gets swept into trouble with Harry MacDougall.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 24 - Cutting the Galactic Leyline
    8.1/10(149 votes)

    S1:E24

    The Outlaw Star makes its way to the Galactic Leyline. But they’re not the only ones out for the prize. Up against the Kei Pirates, the MacDougalls, and the Anten Seven—who will claim the sought-after treasure?

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 8 - Forced Departure
    8.0/10(167 votes)

    S1:E8

    Poisoned by the Kei Pirates, Gene’s life is on the line when they offer an antidote in exchange for the Outlaw Star. Refusing the trade, Melfina seeks a way to heal him before they face the Kei Pirates forces!

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 15 - The Seven Emerge
    7.9/10(160 votes)

    S1:E15

    The Anten Seven gather with their sights set on Gene. Challenged to a duel, Gene faces one of the most dangerous men in the galaxy. But first, he must face the reality of his own mortality.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 19 - Law and Lawlessness
    7.9/10(159 votes)

    S1:E19

    The crew get taken in by private security forces and classified as pirates. While being detained, the facility is attacked. It’s up to Gene and everyone to take on the real pirates!

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 4 - When the Hot Ice Melts
    7.8/10(171 votes)

    S1:E4

    Arriving at Farfallas, the crew comes upon an advanced spaceship known as the XGP15A-II. But the Kei Pirates locate them and with limited time to escape, Hilda takes drastic measures to save the crew.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 5 - The Beast Girl Ready to Pounce!
    7.5/10(148 votes)

    S1:E5

    Hilda’s sacrifice allows the crew a chance to get away. They head back to Blue Heaven for ship upgrades and information. But while they wait on the ship, they’re confronted by Aisha Clanclan from the Ctarl-Ctarl Empire!

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 1 - Outlaw World
    7.4/10(161 votes)

    S1:E1

    Gene Starwind is a jack-of-all-trades stuck on a rundown planet with his partner, Jim. Without a ship to call his own, Gene is going nowhere fast. But things change when a mysterious woman shows up with a not-so-simple job.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 21 - Grave of the Dragon
    7.4/10(141 votes)

    S1:E21

    While seeking information on the Galactic Leyline, the crew winds up in some ruins on a desert planet. Their search is interrupted when the MacDougall Brothers show up and cause trouble!

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 2 - World of Desires
    7.3/10(153 votes)

    S1:E2

    An outlaw, pirates, and a mysterious girl in a box. Before Gene can ask too many questions, he and Jim escape with Hilda to Blue Heaven. But this heaven is a hell filled with dangerous outlaws!

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 6 - The Beautiful Assassin
    7.3/10(148 votes)

    S1:E6

    Gene and the crew meet up with Fred Luo to secure some much-needed work only to find he’s the target of the deadly assassin, Suzuka. To protect Fred and the promise of new work, Gene faces her!

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 7 - Creeping Evil
    7.3/10(146 votes)

    S1:E7

    The crew find themselves broke and low on supplies. While Jim takes on odd jobs, Gene and Melfina do their own work. Melfina is suddenly attacked by the Kei Pirates but is saved by a familiar ally.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 16 - Demon of the Water Planet
    7.3/10(140 votes)

    S1:E16

    The crew gets a gig to retrieve a cargo of Dragonite from the bottom of the water planet, Heifong VII. But they’re in for rough waters when they come up against a dangerous creature protecting the shipment.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 22 - Gravity Jailbreak
    7.2/10(143 votes)

    S1:E22

    Gene gets himself behind bars to get information about the Galactic Leyline and have Melfina restored. But the information he wants is going to cost him. He’ll have to help execute a total prison break!

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 3 - Into Burning Space
    7.1/10(147 votes)

    S1:E3

    As they work to lose McCoy’s forces, trouble comes in the form of the Ctarl-Ctarl Empire blocking their path. Despite this, Hilda gets them to where they need to be, only to learn disturbing news.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 18 - The Strongest Woman in the Universe
    7.0/10(142 votes)

    S1:E18

    To gain some much-needed cash, Gene and the crew find themselves helping Fred again. But to take on his next opponent, Gene’s going to have to tap into his feminine side to defeat Fred’s super-muscled fiancé.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 23 - Hot Springs Planet Tenrei
    6.6/10(147 votes)

    S1:E23

    The crew ends up on a vacation planet! But not for a day at the hot springs—Gene needs caster shells and seeks the wizards that can make them. Will he find what he needs or just wind up in hot water?

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 11 - Adrift in Subspace
    6.5/10(144 votes)

    S1:E11

    After narrowly escaping serious damage, the Outlaw Star continues to race past the other ships. But the revenge-driven Aisha Clanclan may cost them their victory! Will they make it to the finish line in one piece?

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 13 - Advance Guard From Another World
    6.5/10(141 votes)

    S1:E13

    To make some much-needed cash, the crew takes some jobs in Heifong. But things go awry when some strange cargo goes missing and causes real trouble involving a bit of mind control.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Outlaw Star Season 1 Episode 10 - Gathering for the Space Race
    6.4/10(145 votes)

    S1:E10

    The crew arrive in Heifong and start their visit off right—by entering a space race! With financial help from Fred, they make their debut in hopes of advertising their businesses and investigating the MacDougall Brothers.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Return to Space" is the best rated episode of "Outlaw Star". It scored 8.5/10 based on 174 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/26/1998. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Maze of Despair".