8.2/10394 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/12/2022
When the IMF financial crisis threatens to slash Na Hee-do's dreams, she sets out to get herself transferred to another school with a fencing program.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
8.5/10277 votes#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/13/2022
Though taken aback by Ko Yu-rim's cold attitude, Hee-do gives it her best in their first face-off. More of Back Yi-jin's situation comes into focus.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
8.4/10255 votes#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/19/2022
When a fortuitous opportunity presents itself, Hee-do begs her coach for extra training. An unanticipated visitor comes around hoping to see Yi-jin.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
8.7/10252 votes#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/20/2022
In exchange for a favor, Hee-do carries out a daily errand for Moon Ji-woong. She happens across a drunk Yi-jin after he fails another job interview.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
8.6/10249 votes#5 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/26/2022
Hee-do takes one giant leap closer to her dream. She's eager to tell Yi-jin the good news — but realizes he's disappeared without a trace.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
8.9/10275 votes#6 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2022
Tensions run high between Hee-do and Yu-rim before an important event. Yi-jin takes on a new assignment, and spots a familiar face in the crowd.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
9.2/10320 votes#7 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2022
A frustrating media narrative dampens a monumental moment for Hee-do. Yi-jin chases down the only person who may be able to set things right.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
8.5/10259 votes#8 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/6/2022
Hee-do perceives a growing distance between herself and Yi-jin, even as he moves back into the neighborhood. Trouble at home adds to Yu-rim's stress.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
8.8/10280 votes#9 - Episode 9
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/12/2022
As Yu-rim's perspective on Hee-do shifts, so does her behavior. While Hee-do avoids seeing Yi-jin, he volunteers for a special documentary project.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
8.5/10270 votes#10 - Episode 10
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/2022
Under the guise of work, Yi-jin takes Hee-do and Yu-rim on a weekend getaway to the ocean — and agrees to let Ji Seung-wan and Ji-woong tag along.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
8.4/10219 votes#11 - Episode 11
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/19/2022
Hee-do grows upset when her career-obsessed mother fails to keep a promise. Yi-jin helps out Ji-woong's plans for a grand gesture at a music festival.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
8.8/10248 votes#12 - Episode 12
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/2022
Unable to hold back from putting an end to a teacher's abusive behavior, Seung-wan stands her ground. Hee-do and Yu-rim support a distraught teammate.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
8.6/10235 votes#13 - Episode 13
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/26/2022
Warnings about allowing his personal ties to affect his work weigh heavily on Yi-jin. The school fencing team enters their last competition together.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
8.6/10242 votes#14 - Episode 14
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 3/27/2022
Shouldering the burdens of a sudden misfortune in her family, Yu-rim arrives at a decision that places her in hot water with the public.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
8.6/10228 votes#15 - Episode 15
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 4/2/2022
Hee-do once again finds herself opposite her most formidable opponent. Yi-jin is busier than ever after transferring to another department.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
7.6/10393 votes#16 - Episode 16
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 4/3/2022
In an emotionally charged exchange, Hee-do and Yi-jin confront the state of their relationship. Hee-do accidentally leaves her diary on a bus.
Director: Jung Jee-hyun
Writer: Kwon Do-eun
The Best Episodes of Twenty Five Twenty One Season 1
Every episode of Twenty Five Twenty One Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Twenty Five Twenty One Season 1!
In a time when dreams seem out of reach, a teen fencer pursues big ambitions and meets a hardworking young man who seeks to rebuild...
Genre:Drama
Network:tvN
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Twenty Five Twenty One" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 394 votes. Directed by Jung Jee-hyun and written by Kwon Do-eun, it aired on 2/12/2022. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".