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The Best Episodes of The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1

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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 Watterson, he frequently finds himself involved in various shenanigans around

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 1 - The DVD
    8.1/10(2309 votes)

    #1 - The DVD

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  2. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 2 - The Responsible
    7.7/10(2084 votes)

    #2 - The Responsible

    S1:E2

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

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  3. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 3 - The Third
    7.1/10(1967 votes)

    #3 - The Third

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Sam Ward, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  4. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 4 - The Debt
    7.4/10(1893 votes)

    #4 - The Debt

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  5. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 5 - The End
    7.8/10(1822 votes)

    #5 - The End

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  6. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 6 - The Dress
    7.4/10(1838 votes)

    #6 - The Dress

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, David Cadji-Newby, Mic Graves

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  7. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 7 - The Quest
    7.7/10(1757 votes)

    #7 - The Quest

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  8. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 8 - The Spoon
    8.3/10(1839 votes)

    #8 - The Spoon

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  9. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 9 - The Pressure
    7.5/10(1720 votes)

    #9 - The Pressure

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Sam Ward, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  10. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 10 - The Painting
    7.9/10(1727 votes)

    #10 - The Painting

    S1:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  11. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 11 - The Laziest
    7.1/10(1746 votes)

    #11 - The Laziest

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  12. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 12 - The Ghost
    7.6/10(1747 votes)

    #12 - The Ghost

    S1:E12

    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:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  13. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 13 - The Mystery
    8.2/10(1729 votes)

    #13 - The Mystery

    S1:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  14. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 14 - The Prank
    7.7/10(1670 votes)

    #14 - The Prank

    S1:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  15. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 15 - The Gi
    7.6/10(1658 votes)

    #15 - The Gi

    S1:E15

    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:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  16. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 16 - The Kiss
    6.9/10(2161 votes)

    #16 - The Kiss

    S1:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves

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  17. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 17 - The Party
    7.9/10(1644 votes)

    #17 - The Party

    S1:E17

    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:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves

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  18. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 18 - The Refund
    7.8/10(1629 votes)

    #18 - The Refund

    S1:E18

    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:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  19. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 19 - The Robot
    7.0/10(1656 votes)

    #19 - The Robot

    S1:E19

    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:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  20. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 20 - The Picnic
    7.7/10(1611 votes)

    #20 - The Picnic

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, James Lamont

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  21. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 21 - The Goons
    7.2/10(1578 votes)

    #21 - The Goons

    S1:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  22. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 22 - The Secret
    7.4/10(1550 votes)

    #22 - The Secret

    S1:E22

    Gumball tries desperately to find out Darwin's secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  23. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 23 - The Sock
    7.7/10(1527 votes)

    #23 - The Sock

    S1:E23

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Sam Ward, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  24. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 24 - The Genius
    7.6/10(1544 votes)

    #24 - The Genius

    S1:E24

    Darwin goes to an institute for geniuses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Jon Foster, James Lamont

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  25. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 25 - The Poltergeist
    7.4/10(1504 votes)

    #25 - The Poltergeist

    S1:E25

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The DVD" is the best rated episode of "The Amazing World of Gumball" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 2309 votes. Directed by Unknown 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".