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The Best Episodes of Rugrats Season 1

Every episode of Rugrats Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Rugrats Season 1!

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A reinvention of the beloved 90s cartoon, Rugrats follows a group of adventurous babies as they discover the big world around them. Lead by Tommy Pickles, this toddler crew explores the world from their pint-sized

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Rugrats Season 1 Episode 1 - Second Time Around
    6.1/10(99 votes)

    #1 - Second Time Around

    S1:E1

    Tommy leads the babies on a daring adventure to help Chuckie after Chuckie's big attempt to be brave goes horribly wrong.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 2 - Lady De-Clutter
    5.7/10(58 votes)

    #2 - Lady De-Clutter

    S1:E2

    When a "professional organizer" comes over, it's up to Tommy and his friends to stop her from taking all the toys.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 3 - New Puppy
    6.2/10(50 votes)

    #3 - New Puppy

    S1:E3

    When Tommy's parents bring home a foster puppy, Tommy must find a way to keep Spike from being replaced.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 4 - Tail of the Dogbot
    6.4/10(44 votes)

    #4 - Tail of the Dogbot

    S1:E4

    Tommy's dad invents a robot dog that's allergy-free for Chuckie and Chas, but not necessarily problem-free.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 5 - Jonathan for a Day
    6.3/10(50 votes)

    #5 - Jonathan for a Day

    S1:E5

    Angelica uses an argument between the twins to trick Phil into becoming her personal assistant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 6 - One Big Happy Family
    5.4/10(28 votes)

    #6 - One Big Happy Family

    S1:E6

    Angelica takes advantage of a family problem to make Tommy and Chuckie play a game of house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 7 - The Last Balloon
    5.7/10(28 votes)

    #7 - The Last Balloon

    S1:E7

    Tommy and the babies help Chuckie take care of what he thinks is the last balloon in the whole wide world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 8 - March for Peas
    5.5/10(24 votes)

    #8 - March for Peas

    S1:E8

    When Grandpa's hurt back keeps him from his favorite event, Tommy enlists his friends to create the event at home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 9 - The Two Angelicas
    4.8/10(23 votes)

    #9 - The Two Angelicas

    S1:E9

    Angelica's new talking doll is a shock to her and a surprise to the babies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 10 - No License to Drive
    5.6/10(27 votes)

    #10 - No License to Drive

    S1:E10

    Angelica needs the babies' help adjusting to life without her Cynthia car when her car privileges are taken away.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 11 - I Dream of Duffy
    4.6/10(23 votes)

    #11 - I Dream of Duffy

    S1:E11

    Tommy and his friends must keep Angelica under control when she discovers a way to get any toy she asks for.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 12 - The Fish Stick
    5.2/10(23 votes)

    #12 - The Fish Stick

    S1:E12

    When the babies' favorite song gets 'stuck' in Chas's head, Tommy and the babies go on a quest to get it unstuck.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 13 - The Pickle Barrel
    5.9/10(30 votes)

    #13 - The Pickle Barrel

    S1:E13

    Tommy and Chuckie discover that playing music might threaten their friendship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 14 - The Future Maker
    4.1/10(20 votes)

    #14 - The Future Maker

    S1:E14

    Angelica uses the face filters on her phone to trick Susie into thinking she's going to turn into a taco.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 15 - Goodbye Reptar
    4.3/10(14 votes)

    #15 - Goodbye Reptar

    S1:E15

    Tommy takes charge to help Chuckie send a message to his Reptar doll who they think travelled back to outer space.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 16 - The Bubbe and Zayde Show
    3.8/10(13 votes)

    #16 - The Bubbe and Zayde Show

    S1:E16

    Tommy's favorite characters from a funny TV show turn out to be his visiting grandparents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 17 - The Perfect Myth
    3.1/10(13 votes)

    #17 - The Perfect Myth

    S1:E17

    Angelica gives the babies impossible orders in a world where she is the Goddess of Perfect.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 18 - The Big Diff
    2.8/10(16 votes)

    #18 - The Big Diff

    S1:E18

    Tommy and Chuckie fear their friendship is over when Angelica says they're too different to be best friends.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 19 - Final Eclipse
    2.9/10(17 votes)

    #19 - Final Eclipse

    S1:E19

    Susie, Tommy, and Chuckie must defeat an "outer space villain" while at a sci-fi movie convention with their dads.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 20 - Great Minds Think Alike
    4.7/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Great Minds Think Alike

    S1:E20

    Susie and Angelica disagree on how to use their newfound "super" ability to move things with their minds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 21 - Betty and the Beast
    2.3/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Betty and the Beast

    S1:E21

    Tommy and his friends fear Tommy's daddy has turned into a fantastical beast and it's up to them to turn him back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 22 - Escape from Preschool
    3.4/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Escape from Preschool

    S1:E22

    Tommy leads his friends on a daring mission to break Angelica free from her preschool.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 23 - Mr. Chuckie
    3.2/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Mr. Chuckie

    S1:E23

    When Chuckie turns into a grown-up overnight, Tommy gets him to take the babies out on the town.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 24 - The Werewoof Hunter
    3.7/10(12 votes)

    #24 - The Werewoof Hunter

    S1:E24

    Tommy needs his friends' help to save Angelica after she turns into a werewolf at a scary Halloween party where their parents seem to be disappearing one by one.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Rugrats Season 1 Episode 25 - Traditions
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Traditions

    S1:E25

    When Tommy's first Hanukkah falls on Christmas Eve, the Pickles family has to juggle their family traditions to make sure each feels important, while also celebrating Las Posadas with Betty and her family.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Second Time Around" is the best rated episode of "Rugrats" season 1. It scored 6.1/10 based on 99 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/27/2021. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Lady De-Clutter".