The Best Episodes of Puella Magi Madoka Magica Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.4/10(664 votes)

   #1 - I First Met Her in a Dream... or Something

   S1:E11/7/2011

   Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader who lives such a peaceful life, has a loving family and best friends. She laughs and cries from time to time. One night, she has a strange dream. It was supposed to be an usual routine day, but the arrival of Homura Akemi - a transfer student who came to Madoka's class, changed that.

   Director:Yukihiro Miyamoto

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi

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   Director:Yukihiro Miyamoto

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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   7.3/10(614 votes)

   #2 - That Would Be Truly Wonderful

   S1:E21/14/2011

   While rescuing Kyubey from being attacked by Homura, Madoka and Sayaka lose their way in a mysterious space. They find themselves in a desperate situation and are rescued by Mami Tomoe, a magical girl. Afterward, Mami invites them to her room.

   Director:Masahiro Mukai

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi

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   Director:Masahiro Mukai

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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   8.3/10(669 votes)

   #3 - I'm Not Afraid of Anything Anymore

   S1:E31/21/2011

   Madoka and Sayaka are getting used to Mami's witch hunting trial run. Yet their wishes remain undecided. Mami reveals her past to the anxious two girls. Sayaka asks, "Does my wish have to be for myself?"

   Director:Yuki Yase

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi

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   Director:Yuki Yase

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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   8.0/10(582 votes)

   #4 - Miracles and Magic Are Real

   S1:E41/28/2011

   The day after the fierce battle between Mami and the witch was a normal peaceful day. After what they witnessed, Madoka and Sayaka fully realize the demands of being involved in the magical world, and give up becoming on magical girls.

   Director:Mamoru Hatakeyama

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi

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   Director:Mamoru Hatakeyama

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi
5. 

   7.7/10(565 votes)

   #5 - There's No Way I'll Ever Regret It

   S1:E52/4/2011

   As a magical girl, Sayaka rescues Madoka and Hitomi from a witch. Now that her wish has come true by signing Kyubey's contract, her mind is clear and she doesn't seem to regret becoming a magical girl.

   Director:Takahiro Majima

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi

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   Director:Takahiro Majima

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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   8.1/10(567 votes)

   #6 - This Just Can't Be Right

   S1:E62/11/2011

   Homura appears suddenly on Sayaka and Kyoko's battlefield. She intervenes and knocks Sayaka unconscious with a single blow. After seeing this, Kyoko is on her guard against Homura, and leaves, putting an end to the battle.

   Director:Fujiaki Asari

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi

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   Director:Fujiaki Asari

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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7. 

   8.4/10(576 votes)

   #7 - Can You Face Your True Feelings?

   S1:E72/18/2011

   Sayaka discovers the truth about her own body as a magical girl. She wavers between the wish that came true by accepting the destiny to fight and the high price she paid for it. Sayaka is in low spirits at home when Kyoko Sakura shows up.

   Director:Seimei Kidokoro

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi

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   Director:Seimei Kidokoro

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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   8.9/10(641 votes)

   #8 - I Was Stupid... So Stupid

   S1:E82/25/2011

   Despite her own injury, Sayaka keeps shredding the witch in front of her. Thanks to healing magic, she wins without a scratch at the end. But she seems extremely exhausted.

   Director:Takashi Kawabata

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi

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   Director:Takashi Kawabata

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi
9. 

   8.6/10(580 votes)

   #9 - I'd Never Allow That to Happen

   S1:E93/4/2011

   Sayaka's Soul Gem turns into a jet-black grief seed, which hatches and a new witch emerges. Carrying Sayaka's body, Kyoko focuses on defending against the approaching witch's attacks. Homura cuts into the witch's labyrinth and leads Kyoko to escape.

   Director:Masahiro Mukai

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi

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   Director:Masahiro Mukai

   Writer:Gen Urobuchi
10. 

    9.5/10(890 votes)

    #10 - I Won't Rely on Anyone Anymore

    S1:E103/11/2011

    A scene depicting a female transfer student. The timid girl is so nervous and meek. She introduces herself shyly while feeling the eyes of all the students in the class. At recess, other girls gather around her and ask questions curiously.

    Director:Yuki Yase

    Writer:Gen Urobuchi

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    Director:Yuki Yase

    Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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    9.0/10(613 votes)

    #11 - The Only Thing I Have Left to Guide Me

    S1:E114/22/2011

    Sayaka's funeral was held in the rain. Madoka returns home with vacant eyes. She barely says anything to Junko who met her at the front door, and goes into her room. Kyubey appears in front of Madoka, who is lost in her grief, alone.

    Director:Kotono Watanabe

    Writer:Gen Urobuchi

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    Director:Kotono Watanabe

    Writer:Gen Urobuchi
12. 

    9.1/10(692 votes)

    #12 - My Very Best Friend

    S1:E124/22/2011

    Homura challenges Walpurgisnacht alone and is seriously wounded. She despairs because she can't win no matter how many times she tries. Her actions are making Madoka suffer even more, and she becomes despondent. Her Soul Gem begins to turn black.

    Directors:Yukihiro Miyamoto, Akiyuki Shinbo

    Writer:Gen Urobuchi

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    Directors:Yukihiro Miyamoto, Akiyuki Shinbo

    Writer:Gen Urobuchi