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The Best Episodes of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1

Every episode of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1!

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Soldier Adora finds a magic sword -- and her identity as legendary hero She-Ra. She joins the Rebellion, but her best friend stays with the evil Horde.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1 Episode 1 - The Sword (1)
    7.7/10(1754 votes)

    #1 - The Sword (1)

    S1:E1

    Sneaking out after a training mission, Horde soldier Adora finds an uncanny sword in the Whispering Woods. Princess Glimmer wants it for the Rebellion.

    Director:Adam Henry

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  2. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1 Episode 2 - The Sword (2)
    7.9/10(1609 votes)

    #2 - The Sword (2)

    S1:E2

    On the run from a monster, Adora, Glimmer and Bow stumble into an ancient First Ones ruin, while the Shadow Weaver orders Catra to bring Adora back.

    Director:Jen Bennett

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  3. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1 Episode 3 - Razz
    7.6/10(1531 votes)

    #3 - Razz

    S1:E3

    Glimmer concocts a plan to introduce Adora to Bright Moon, but it all goes wrong. Adora flees into the woods, where she meets an old woman named Razz.

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  4. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1 Episode 4 - Flowers for She-Ra
    7.3/10(1513 votes)

    #4 - Flowers for She-Ra

    S1:E4

    Adora and her friends undertake a relief mission to the besieged kingdom of Plumeria. The Shadow Weaver still wants Catra to bring Adora back.

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  5. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1 Episode 5 - The Sea Gate
    7.7/10(1493 votes)

    #5 - The Sea Gate

    S1:E5

    The squad heads for the water realm of Salineas, ruled by Princess Mermista, but first they need a ship. Catra sets sail with Force captain Scorpia.

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  6. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1 Episode 6 - System Failure
    7.4/10(1480 votes)

    #6 - System Failure

    S1:E6

    A recruitment trip to Dryl goes awry thanks to a virus that corrupts Princess Entrapta's robots. When Adora transforms, it infects She-Ra, too.

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  8. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1 Episode 7 - In the Shadows of Mystacor
    7.5/10(1451 votes)

    #7 - In the Shadows of Mystacor

    S1:E7

    Glimmer takes Adora and Bow to the secret sorcerous realm of Mystacor for a vacation, but Adora's nightmares of Shadow Weaver persist.

    Director:Lianne Hughes
    Writer:Rich Burns

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  9. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1 Episode 8 - Princess Prom
    8.4/10(1586 votes)

    #8 - Princess Prom

    S1:E8

    It's time for the Princess Prom, hosted by Princess Frosta. Adora wants to recruit her, but friend troubles and unexpected guests get in the way.

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  10. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1 Episode 9 - No Princess Left Behind
    8.2/10(1443 votes)

    #9 - No Princess Left Behind

    S1:E9

    With her friends and the sword held prisoner in the Fright Zone, Adora turns to the Princess Alliance for help on a dangerous rescue mission.

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  11. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1 Episode 10 - The Beacon
    7.5/10(1416 votes)

    #10 - The Beacon

    S1:E10

    Blaming themselves, the princesses question the Alliance. Meanwhile, Glimmer is hiding glitches from her mom, and Adora is worried about her training.

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  12. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1 Episode 11 - Promise
    8.9/10(1639 votes)

    #11 - Promise

    S1:E11

    Adora enters the First Ones citadel with Catra on her tail. Inside, they're caught in an illusion simulator that brings back painful memories.

    Director:Jen Bennett

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  13. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1 Episode 12 - Light Hope
    7.8/10(1410 votes)

    #12 - Light Hope

    S1:E12

    Swift Wind comes to Bright Moon, Entrapta decrypts the First Ones data crystal, and Light Hope tells Adora about the history of She-Ra and Etheria.

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  14. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 1 Episode 13 - The Battle of Bright Moon
    8.1/10(1442 votes)

    #13 - The Battle of Bright Moon

    S1:E13

    Entrapta's plan to weaken the other runestones allows Catra and Scorpia to attack Bright Moon, but Adora and her friends are ready to fight back.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Sword (1)" is the best rated episode of "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 1754 votes. Directed by Adam Henry and written by ND Stevenson, it aired on 11/13/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Sword (2)".