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The Best Episodes of Spider-Man: The New Animated Series Season 1

Every episode of Spider-Man: The New Animated Series Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Spider-Man: The New Animated Series Season 1!

Bitten by an irradiated spider, teenager Peter Parker gains arachnid-like powers that make him both a hero to those in need and a vigilante wanted...
Genres:AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:MTV
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
6.6
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
6.6
6.4
6.5

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Party" is the best rated episode of "Spider-Man: The New Animated Series" season 1. It scored 6.6/10 based on 194 votes. Directed by Audu Paden and written by Morgan Gendel, Brian Michael Bendis, Marsha Griffin, it aired on 7/11/2003. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Sword of Shikata".

  • The Party
    6.6/10(194)

    #1 - The Party

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 7/11/2003

    After a fraternity hazing, Spider-Man must battle an old friend.

    Director: Audu Paden

    Writer: Morgan Gendel, Brian Michael Bendis, Marsha Griffin

  • Sword of Shikata
    6.4/10(169)

    #2 - Sword of Shikata

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 7/11/2003

    Spider-Man must battle a warrior consumed with honor.

    Director: Brandon Vietti

    Writer: Todd Felderstein, Morgan Gendel

  • Law of the Jungle
    6.5/10(148)

    #3 - Law of the Jungle

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 7/18/2003

    Peter discovers his mentor has become the vengeful Lizard.

    Director: Audu Paden

    Writer: Greg Johnson

  • Keeping Secrets
    6.7/10(164)

    #4 - Keeping Secrets

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 7/18/2003

    Spider-Man is out to catch Talon, a female thief who is responsible for high-risk robberies in the city. Things get complicated when Spidey finds out that Talon is his best friend Harry's new girlfriend.

    Director: Alan Caldwell

    Writer: Marsha Griffin

  • Tight Squeeze
    6.7/10(155)

    #5 - Tight Squeeze

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 7/25/2003

    A television station is taken hostage by ex-KGB agents.

    Director: Vincent Edwards

    Writer: Morgan Gendel

  • Head Over Heels
    6.2/10(162)

    #6 - Head Over Heels

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 7/25/2003

    An amateur inventor is determined to make Spider-Man her soul-mate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tracey Forbes

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  • When Sparks Fly
    6.1/10(149)

    #7 - When Sparks Fly

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 8/1/2003

    Electro tries to convert Sally into pure energy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Morgan Gendel

  • Spider-Man Dis-Sabled
    6.7/10(161)

    #8 - Spider-Man Dis-Sabled

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 8/8/2003

    An assassin targets Peter after an attempt on the Mayor's life.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Morgan Gendel, Rick Suvalle

  • Royal Scam
    6.3/10(144)

    #9 - Royal Scam

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 8/15/2003

    Kingpin tricks Spider-Man into performing a high-profile robbery.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Rick Suvalle

  • Heroes and Villains
    6.6/10(152)

    #10 - Heroes and Villains

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 8/22/2003

    Spider-Man battles Turbo Jet, a modern-day Robin Hood armed with a homemade propulsion system, who steals from the wealthy and gives to the poor. Spidey's life gets even harder as the public rallies around Turbo Jet – and against Spider-Man.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Morgan Gendel

  • Flash Memory
    6.5/10(163)

    #11 - Flash Memory

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 8/29/2003

    Peter's old rival, Flash Thompson, develops a super-intellect.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Whip Lipsey, Scott Lipsey

  • Mind Games (Part 1)
    7.4/10(176)

    #12 - Mind Games (Part 1)

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 9/5/2003

    Spider-Man becomes the instrument of the Gaines Twins' revenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Morgan Gendel

  • Mind Games (Part 2)
    7.4/10(176)

    #13 - Mind Games (Part 2)

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 9/12/2003

    Spider-Man realizes he has been brainwashed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Steven Kriozere