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The Best Episodes of The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1

Every episode of The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1!

The life of Gumball Watterson, a 12-year old cat who attends middle school in Elmore. Accompanied by his pet, adoptive brother, and best friend Darwin...
Genres:AnimationFamilySci-Fi & FantasyComedy

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The DVD" is the best rated episode of "The Amazing World of Gumball" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 1059 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, it aired on 5/3/2011. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Responsible".

  • The DVD
    8.0/101,059 votes

    #1 - The DVD

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/3/2011

    An overdue DVD causes chaos (and a hefty fee) for Gumball and Darwin.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

  • The Responsible
    7.6/10902 votes

    #2 - The Responsible

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/9/2011

    Gumball and Darwin get to babysit Anais whilst their parents go to a PTA meeting but being "responsible" has a different meaning when you don't know what it means.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Mic Graves, Andrew Brenner

  • The Third
    7.1/10829 votes

    #3 - The Third

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/16/2011

    Gumball and Darwin grow bored of one another and seek out a third friend to make their lives more exciting.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Sam Ward

  • The Debt
    7.3/10778 votes

    #4 - The Debt

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/16/2011

    Believing that his life had been saved, Gumball vows to repay his debt by saving Mr. Robinson's life.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

  • The End
    7.8/10753 votes

    #5 - The End

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/23/2011

    Gumball and Darwin, thinking that the world will end in 24 hours, decide to make the most out of their remaining time.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

  • The Dress
    7.4/10752 votes

    #6 - The Dress

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/23/2011

    When his clothes are shrunk in the washing machine by his father, Gumball is forced to wear his mother's wedding dress to school.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, David Cadji-Newby

  • The Quest
    7.6/10699 votes

    #7 - The Quest

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/30/2011

    Gumball and Darwin help Anais get her beloved doll back after it is lost on the way to school.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

  • The Spoon
    8.2/10758 votes

    #8 - The Spoon

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/30/2011

    Gumball and Darwin become unwitting accomplices in a stick-up at a gas station.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Mic Graves

  • The Pressure
    7.4/10671 votes

    #9 - The Pressure

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/6/2011

    When Masami claims that Darwin is her boyfriend, Gumball vows to help his friend before he gets kissed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Sam Ward

  • The Painting
    7.9/10673 votes

    #10 - The Painting

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/13/2011

    After seeing a picture that Anais drew, Principal Brown assumes that Anais finds her family dysfunctional, so he begins to meddle in their family life.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Mic Graves

  • The Laziest
    7.0/10706 votes

    #11 - The Laziest

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/20/2011

    Gumball and Darwin challenge their father to a laziness competition, with the loser having to do the winner's chores.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Mic Graves

  • The Ghost
    7.6/10709 votes

    #12 - The Ghost

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/27/2011

    When a ghost named Carrie possesses Gumball's body in order to feel earthly experiences and to eat, he must learn to say "no" to her.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Mic Graves

  • The Mystery
    8.1/10679 votes

    #13 - The Mystery

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/11/2011

    Gumball decides to investigate when his class finds Principal Brown wrapped up in toilet paper, shaved and, covered in green paint, or else face detention.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Mic Graves

  • The Prank
    7.6/10634 votes

    #14 - The Prank

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/18/2011

    Gumball and Darwin's pranks on their father get out of hand.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

  • The Gi
    7.5/10645 votes

    #15 - The Gi

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/25/2011

    Gumball and Darwin are ridiculed for their martial-arts outfits by their schoolmates, and their mom tries to convince them to take them off.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

  • The Kiss
    6.8/10655 votes

    #16 - The Kiss

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 8/1/2011

    A kiss from Grandma JoJo traumatizes Gumball, and Darwin attempts to help him forget.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves

  • The Party
    7.8/10625 votes

    #17 - The Party

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 8/8/2011

    Gumball and his friends are invited to a high-school party hosted by Tobias's sister Rachel, but they must find dates in order to attend.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves

  • The Refund
    7.7/10626 votes

    #18 - The Refund

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 8/15/2011

    Gumball and Darwin go to great lengths to get their money back from an incompatible video game, but the rental store's policy prevents them from getting it.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

  • The Robot
    6.9/10650 votes

    #19 - The Robot

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 8/22/2011

    Gumball decides to help Bobert act like a real boy. However, it soon becomes a battle for his very identity when the robot plots to take over his life.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

  • The Picnic
    7.5/10613 votes

    #20 - The Picnic

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 8/29/2011

    A school picnic in the Forest of Doom poses a hazard for Gumball and Darwin.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, James Lamont, Mic Graves

  • The Goons
    7.1/10598 votes

    #21 - The Goons

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 9/5/2011

    Gumball competes in a race in order to win Dad back.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Mic Graves

  • The Secret
    7.3/10569 votes

    #22 - The Secret

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 9/26/2011

    Gumball tries desperately to find out Darwin's secret.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

  • The Sock
    7.6/10563 votes

    #23 - The Sock

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 10/3/2011

    Mr. Small teaches Gumball and Darwin various ways of becoming more honest.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Sam Ward

  • The Genius
    7.6/10578 votes

    #24 - The Genius

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 10/10/2011

    Darwin goes to an institute for geniuses.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Mic Graves

  • The Poltergeist
    7.3/10541 votes

    #25 - The Poltergeist

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 10/17/2011

    Richard believes there's a ghost in the attic but is actually Mr. Robinson who Gumball moved up there after entering a catatonic state due to being kicked out by his wife. Gumball and Darwin work on trying to restore Mr. Robinson whilst Richard, unaware of this, sets traps for the ghost.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Mic Graves, Sam Ward