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The Best Episodes of Ramayan

Every episode of Ramayan ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Ramayan!

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Ramayan is a highly successful and phenomenally popular Indian epic television series created, written, and directed by Ramanand Sagar. The 78 episode series originally aired weekly on Doordarshan from 25 January 1987, to 31 July

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    Ramayan Season 1 Episode 22 - Bharath rejects to become King
    9.3/10(106 votes)

    #1 - Bharath rejects to become King

    S1:E22

    Bharath performs King Dasharath's last rites Bharath rejects his coronation Bharath decideds to crown Shri Ram in the forest and return with him

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  2. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 23 - Bharath & Shatrughan go to meet Rama
    9.3/10(112 votes)

    #2 - Bharath & Shatrughan go to meet Rama

    S1:E23

    Bharath & Shatrughan are accompanied by the gurus, the queens & the people of the forest They reach the outskirts of the territory of Nishadraj After meeting Muni Bharadwaj,

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  3. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 25 - Bharath returns to Ayodhya with Ramas Shoes
    9.3/10(99 votes)

    #3 - Bharath returns to Ayodhya with Ramas Shoes

    S1:E25

    In Chitrakoot, King Janak conducts a meeting to plead with Shri ram to return to Ayodhya Bharath returns to Ayodhya with Shri Rams 'Paduka'

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  4. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 26 - Ramas Shoes installed on the throne of Ayodhya
    9.3/10(93 votes)

    #4 - Ramas Shoes installed on the throne of Ayodhya

    S1:E26

    Bharath also dons the sages robe & rules Ayodhya as Shri Rams representative In Nandigram, Shri Rams Paduka is installed on the throne of Ayodhya

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  5. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 28 - Episode 28
    9.3/10(93 votes)

    #5 - Episode 28

    S1:E28

    In Dandakaranya, seeing the bones of the sages, Shri Ram vows to take revenge on the demons Shri ram meets Sage Sutikshna Shri Ram meets Maharshi Agastya & receives divine weapons from him

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  6. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 29 - First meeting with Jatayu, Sita in Panchavadi
    9.3/10(93 votes)

    #6 - First meeting with Jatayu, Sita in Panchavadi

    S1:E29

    First meeting with Jatayu Shri Ram, Lakshman & Sita decide to stay in Panchavati Shurpanaka's attempt to charm Shri Ram Lakshman cuts off Shurpanakas nose

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  7. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 30 - Shurpanaka Encounter
    9.3/10(96 votes)

    #7 - Shurpanaka Encounter

    S1:E30

    Shurpanaka provokes her brothers, Demons Khar & Dooshan Single handed Shri Ram kills Khar & Dooshan & destroys their army Shurpanaka laments in Ravans court

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  8. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 31 - Kidnap Plan by Raavan
    9.3/10(89 votes)

    #8 - Kidnap Plan by Raavan

    S1:E31

    Ravan decides to kidnap Sita Mareech reluctantly becomes golden deer Shri Ram, at Sitas behest, goes after the deer

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  9. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 32 - Episode 32
    9.3/10(95 votes)

    #9 - Episode 32

    S1:E32

    Mareech mimics Shri Rams voice & calls Lakshman Sita compels Lakshman to go Ravan kidnaps Sita Shri Ram & Lakshman are upset

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  10. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 43 - Episode 43
    9.3/10(84 votes)

    #10 - Episode 43

    S1:E43

    Jambubant reminds Hanuman of his dormant strength. Hanuman's figure begins to enlarge. From Mahendra Parbat he leaps and flies over the sea. On the way, he politely refuses Mainak's offer to rest and outwits Surasa. Suddenly he feels a mighty force dragging him down. It is Singhika who opens her mouth, thereby, drawing him in. Hanuman kills her and reaches Lanka. At the main gate he confronts Lankini, the guardian Goddess of Lanka. He defeats her, enters the city and searches high and low. Finally he learns that Sita is in Ashok Vatika.

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  11. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 45 - Episode 45
    9.3/10(87 votes)

    #11 - Episode 45

    S1:E45

    With Sita's permission, Hanuman eats the fruits of Ashok Vatika and ravages the garden. He fights the guards and kills Jambumati. Akshoykumar, one of Ravan's sons, is killed by Hanuman. The news reaches Ravan and he sends Indrajit. Indrajit hurls the'Brahmastra' and Hanuman showing respect to the weapon of Brahma receives it with folded hands and accepts the bondage. Indrajit orders his men to tie him up with strong ropes.

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  12. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 11 - Sita's arrival at Ayodhya
    9.2/10(109 votes)

    #12 - Sita's arrival at Ayodhya

    S1:E11

    Janak's paternal affection for Sita Sita's departure from Mithila The four daughters-in-law are welcomed in Ayodhya

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  13. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 12 - Discussion on Dasharatha's heir
    9.2/10(109 votes)

    #13 - Discussion on Dasharatha's heir

    S1:E12

    Departure of Guru Vishwamitra from Ayodhya King Dashrath decides to appoint Shri Ram as his heir Proclamation of this decision in town Manthra's opposition to the proclamation

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  14. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 13 - Rajyabhishek
    9.2/10(108 votes)

    #14 - Rajyabhishek

    S1:E13

    Celebrations mark the proclamation of Shri Ram as heir to the throne Manthra provokes Kaikayee Kaikayee gets into a rage

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  15. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 14 - Kaikayee's request to fulfill two wishes
    9.2/10(111 votes)

    #15 - Kaikayee's request to fulfill two wishes

    S1:E14

    King Dashrath also gets into an angry state of mind Kaikayee requests for two wishes King Dasharath relents to his promise Bharath is hailed as future king & Shri Ram is sent to forest in exile

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  16. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 17 - Meeting with Nishad Raj
    9.2/10(106 votes)

    #16 - Meeting with Nishad Raj

    S1:E17

    Shri Ram welcomed by Nishadraj Shri Ram & Lakshman don the sages robes A boat is arranged for crossing the Ganga

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  17. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 19 - Arriving at Valmiki's ashram
    9.2/10(103 votes)

    #17 - Arriving at Valmiki's ashram

    S1:E19

    Shri Ram & Lakshman in Valmiki's ashram They build their hut in Chitrakoot Their stay in Chitrakoot

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  18. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 20 - King Dasharath's Death
    9.2/10(107 votes)

    #18 - King Dasharath's Death

    S1:E20

    Sumant returns to Ayodhya alone King Dasharath mourns the separation with his son He remembers Shravan Kumar's father's curse King Dasharath breathes his last

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  19. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 21 - Bharath & Kaikeyi's discussion
    9.2/10(109 votes)

    #19 - Bharath & Kaikeyi's discussion

    S1:E21

    In Nanihal, Bharath's premonition saddens him Bharath & Shatrughan return to Ayodhya

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  20. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 27 - Episode 27
    9.2/10(92 votes)

    #20 - Episode 27

    S1:E27

    Sita meets Atri & mother Anusuiya Shri Ram, Lakshman & Sita arrive at Sage Sharbhang's ashram

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  21. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 33 - Episode 33
    9.2/10(90 votes)

    #21 - Episode 33

    S1:E33

    Shri Ram & Lakshman meet wounded Jatayu In Lanka, Ravan send Sita to Ashoka Vatika

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  22. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 34 - Episode 34
    9.2/10(87 votes)

    #22 - Episode 34

    S1:E34

    In forest Shri Ram kills Khabanda Shri Ram & lakshman reach Shabaris ashram Shabari is overwhelmed as she meets her lord

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  23. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 36 - Episode 36
    9.2/10(84 votes)

    #23 - Episode 36

    S1:E36

    Freindship between Shri Ram & Sugriv Shri Ram sees Sitas jewels & becomes emotional He promises Vali for persecuting Sugriv

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  24. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 37 - Episode 37
    9.2/10(83 votes)

    #24 - Episode 37

    S1:E37

    Sugriv tells Shri Ram the cause of the misunderstanding

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  25. Ramayan Season 1 Episode 39 - Episode 39
    9.2/10(86 votes)

    #25 - Episode 39

    S1:E39

    Sugriv is repentant and in tears. Bali consoles him and tells him that his first and formost duty is to help Shri Ram find his consort. Tara, Bali's wife and Angad arrive. Tara falls on the ground and clasping Bali, sets up a wall of woe. Bali appeals to Shri Ram to protect Angad. Shri Ram consoles Tara and tells Sugriv and Hanuman to perform the last rites of Bali in a befitting manner. After the cremation, Shri Ram tells Lakshman to crown Sugrive. He then turns to Sugrive and says: "Go and take up the reins of the kingdom and crown Angad as the Yuvaraj."

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Best Episodes Summary

"Bharath rejects to become King" is the best rated episode of "Ramayan". It scored 9.3/10 based on 106 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/15/1987. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bharath & Shatrughan go to meet Rama".