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The Best Episodes of Sailor Moon Season 1

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

One day, Usagi Tsukino, clumsy 2nd-year middle school student, stumbles upon a talking cat named Luna. Luna tells her that she is destined to be...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Moon Star Is Born" is the best rated episode of "Sailor Moon" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 353 votes. Directed by Junichi Sato and written by Sukehiro Tomita, it aired on 3/7/1992. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Punishment Awaits: The House of Fortune Is the Monster Mansion".

  • A Moon Star Is Born
    7.6/10353 votes

    #1 - A Moon Star Is Born

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/1992

    Usagi Tsukino is a 14-year-old schoolgirl who is very cheerful, but clumsy and is always finding herself into unwanted trouble. One day, Usagi meets a talking black cat named Luna, who reveals that dark forces are threatening the lives of the innocent and that Usagi has the power to stop them. Using a magical brooch, Usagi is transformed into Sailor Moon, the chosen guardian who fights for love and justice.

    Director: Junichi Sato

    Writer: Sukehiro Tomita

  • Punishment Awaits: The House of Fortune Is the Monster Mansion
    6.9/10237 votes

    #2 - Punishment Awaits: The House of Fortune Is the Monster Mansion

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/1992

    The boys at Usagi's school are misbehaving, and it may have something to do with the mysterious new fortune teller in town.

    Director: Takao Yoshizawa

    Writer: Shigeru Yanagawa

  • Talk Radio
    7.1/10219 votes

    #3 - Talk Radio

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/21/1992

    All the girls in town are tuning in to the late-night radio program called "Midnight Zero" that reads out love letters sent in by the listeners. Meanwhile, a strange sleeping sickness is plaguing the town, causing people to fall into a coma-like state, including Ms. Haruna and Naru.

    Director: Kazuhisa Takenouchi

    Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa

  • Slim City
    6.8/10231 votes

    #4 - Slim City

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/28/1992

    Usagi is shocked to find out that she's gained weight from too much eating. Determined to get back into shape and fast, she and her friends join a gym that advertises instant results for its members.

    Director: Harume Kosaka

    Writer: Sukehiro Tomita

  • Scent of a Monster: Chanela Will Steal Your Love
    7.1/10191 votes

    #5 - Scent of a Monster: Chanela Will Steal Your Love

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/11/1992

    Usagi tries to convince her parents to let her adopt Luna, but her brother Shingo has a great disliking of Luna and slight ailurophobia. Later, a mysterious new pet store opens in town which is selling strange new creatures that put Shingo and everyone else who gets one into a hypnotic trance.

    Director: Yûji Endô

    Writer: Shigeru Yanagawa

  • Protect the Melody of Love: Usagi Plays Cupid
    7.5/10196 votes

    #6 - Protect the Melody of Love: Usagi Plays Cupid

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/18/1992

    Usagi befriends Yusuke Amade, a jazz musician who is being followed by a Youma, and helps him confess to the woman he loves.

    Director: Kunihiko Ikuhara

    Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa

  • So You Want to Be a Superstar
    6.9/10173 votes

    #7 - So You Want to Be a Superstar

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/25/1992

    Usagi and Naru both dream of becoming stars like Mikan Shiritori, a graduate from their school. When the girls hear that Mikan is holding a talent contest, they see their chance to achieve stardom.

    Director: Takao Yoshizawa

    Writer: Shigeru Yanagawa

  • Computer School Blues
    8.0/10193 votes

    #8 - Computer School Blues

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/2/1992

    The Sailor Guardians go to the Dream Land amusement park, where visitors have reportedly gone missing. The team splits into two groups: Usagi and Rei and Ami and Luna. But, much to Rei's frustration, Usagi is more focused on playing than finding the missing people.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Time Bomb
    7.1/10177 votes

    #9 - Time Bomb

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/9/1992

    Usagi and Ami go to the city to enjoy some shopping, where they find a clock store selling a clock that resembles Luna. Later that day, Usagi is happy to learn that her mother bought the exact same clock as a gift. But that night, the clocks from the store emit a strange light, making Usagi and the rest of Tokyo very impatient.

    Director: Harume Kosaka

    Writer: N/A

  • An Uncharmed Life
    7.7/10190 votes

    #10 - An Uncharmed Life

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/16/1992

    Several people who take the bus near the Hikawa Shrine have gone missing. Usagi, Ami, and Luna decide to investigate by visiting the shrine. There, they meet Rei Hino, a shrine maiden with strong spiritual powers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nightmare in Dreamland
    7.7/10174 votes

    #11 - Nightmare in Dreamland

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/23/1992

    Queen Beryl is increasingly furious with Jadeite for his repeated failures; he starts up a theme park, but the general public notices the large number of disappearances. Usagi and Rei, who is now Sailor Mars, begin their combative friendship.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cruise Blues
    7.4/10159 votes

    #12 - Cruise Blues

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/30/1992

    One of Queen Beryl's youma offers to help Jadeite with his wicked plans. Rei wins tickets on a luxury cruise ship and, since she has no boyfriend, asks Ami to accompany her. A jealous Usagi sneaks aboard after them.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fight to the Finish
    7.4/10166 votes

    #13 - Fight to the Finish

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/6/1992

    Usagi continues to be attracted to both Motoki and Tuxedo Mask. Threatened with Eternal Sleep if should he fail again, Jadeite confronts the Sailor Guardians at an airport.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Match Point for Sailor Moon
    7.2/10147 votes

    #14 - Match Point for Sailor Moon

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 6/13/1992

    Nephrite is appointed as Jadeite's successor and begins selecting individual targets for energy, the first one being Naru's friend Rui.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • An Unnatural Phenomena
    7.3/10173 votes

    #15 - An Unnatural Phenomena

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 6/20/1992

    Rei falls for Mamoru and persuades him to go on a date with her, whilst Nephrite targets the caretaker of a local park.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wedding Day Blues
    6.9/10174 votes

    #16 - Wedding Day Blues

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 6/27/1992

    Usagi decides to enter a homemade wedding dress contest, while her home economics teacher is targeted by Nephrite.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Shutter Bugged
    7.2/10143 votes

    #17 - Shutter Bugged

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 7/4/1992

    Nephrite targets a gifted young photographer, while Usagi tries to achieve her dream of becoming a model.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dangerous Dollies
    7.3/10144 votes

    #18 - Dangerous Dollies

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 7/11/1992

    Shingo upsets his friend Mika, an award-winning doll maker whose skills make her the next target for Nephrite's energy gathering.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Who Is That Masked Man?
    7.3/10137 votes

    #19 - Who Is That Masked Man?

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 7/25/1992

    Nephrite takes advantage of Sailor Moon's attraction to Tuxedo Mask by sending love letters to Usagi and her classmates. Naru falls in love with him in his civilian disguise, allowing him to drain a large amount of her energy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Summer, the Beach, Youth and Ghosts
    7.0/10148 votes

    #20 - The Summer, the Beach, Youth and Ghosts

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 8/1/1992

    Usagi, Ami, Rei, and Luna take a vacation in order to train, but the hotel they have booked is haunted by a strange phenomenon.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • An Animated Mess
    7.2/10145 votes

    #21 - An Animated Mess

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 8/8/1992

    Nephrite uses his most powerful Youma to target an animator working for the new Sailor V movie.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Worth a Princess' Ransom
    7.5/10145 votes

    #22 - Worth a Princess' Ransom

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 8/15/1992

    Both Luna and Queen Beryl wonder if a visiting princess could be the one the Sailor Senshi has been looking for. Mamoru dreams he is Tuxedo Mask and a girl is asking him for the Silver Crystal. At the ball, Usagi gets her first kiss.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Molly's Folly
    7.8/10142 votes

    #23 - Molly's Folly

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 8/22/1992

    Zoisite decides to use Nephrite's recently discovered romantic feelings for Naru to manipulate him into handing over the Black Crystal to him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Friend in Wolf's Clothing
    8.3/10160 votes

    #24 - A Friend in Wolf's Clothing

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 8/29/1992

    Still in love with Nephrite, Naru becomes an unwilling tool in the power struggle between Nephrite and Zoisite.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jupiter Comes Thundering In
    8.2/10147 votes

    #25 - Jupiter Comes Thundering In

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 9/5/1992

    Queen Beryl partially awakens the evil entity Metalia and sends Zoisite and Kunzite to find the Seven Great Youma and their Rainbow Crystals. Meanwhile, the tomboyish Makoto Kino transfers into Usagi's school and falls for a crane-game whiz at the arcade.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A