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The Best Episodes of X-Men

Every episode of X-Men ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of X-Men!

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X-Men, still grieving over the death of Phoenix (Jean Grey), are investigating a case of a missing mutant girl in Northern Japan. This leads them to a mysterious virus that turns mutants into monsters. U-Men

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    X-Men Season 1 Episode 3 - Armor
    7.0/10(158 votes)

    #1 - Armor

    S1:E3

    Hisako's mutant powers are weakened during a fierce battle between the X-Men and Todd, the U-Men's mad scientist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. X-Men Season 1 Episode 10 - Countdown
    7.0/10(129 votes)

    #2 - Countdown

    S1:E10

    Mastermind's evil plans are frustrated as a fierce battle between the X-Men and the Four Pillars of the Inner Circle rages on.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. X-Men Season 1 Episode 1 - The Return
    6.9/10(186 votes)

    #3 - The Return

    S1:E1

    When a young girl named Hisako Ichiki goes missing in northern Japan, her parents seek help in Professor Xavier, who calls on the X-Men to unite.

    Director:Fuminori Kizaki
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  4. X-Men Season 1 Episode 2 - U-Men
    6.9/10(163 votes)

    #4 - U-Men

    S1:E2

    The X-Men carry out an investigation that leads them to the U-Men, a group of mad scientists whose hideout contains a horrifying secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. X-Men Season 1 Episode 6 - Conflict
    6.9/10(142 votes)

    #5 - Conflict

    S1:E6

    An intense battle ensues when the X-Men are attacked by remnants of the U-Men after being forced to execute an emergency landing in the Blackbird.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. X-Men Season 1 Episode 9 - Revelations
    6.9/10(128 votes)

    #6 - Revelations

    S1:E9

    Revelations abound when it's discovered that Riko and Kaga were drugged by Yui and that Jun and Mastermind are one in the same.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. X-Men Season 1 Episode 11 - Revenge
    6.9/10(126 votes)

    #7 - Revenge

    S1:E11

    Despite Yui's attempts to suppress them, Takeo's powers continue to gain strength, causing reality itself to become more and more twisted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. X-Men Season 1 Episode 5 - Power
    6.8/10(141 votes)

    #8 - Power

    S1:E5

    Emma allows Professor Xavier to read her mind and reveal her thoughts after Cyclops opposes her membership in the X-Men.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. X-Men Season 1 Episode 7 - Betrayal
    6.8/10(135 votes)

    #9 - Betrayal

    S1:E7

    Having defeated the U-Men, the X-Men come face to face with Yui Sasaki at her underground base, where she once ran a school for mutant children.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. X-Men Season 1 Episode 8 - Lost
    6.8/10(132 votes)

    #10 - Lost

    S1:E8

    After falling ill with Damon-Hall Syndrome, Riko and Kaga attack the X-men's base, while Emma spies on a stranger in her diamond form.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. X-Men Season 1 Episode 4 - Transformation
    6.6/10(148 votes)

    #11 - Transformation

    S1:E4

    The X-Men are put at risk of secondary mutation when the Blackbird is attacked by a bat-like creature showing dangerous signs of Damon-Hall Syndrome.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. X-Men Season 1 Episode 12 - Destiny
    6.5/10(128 votes)

    #12 - Destiny

    S1:E12

    The X-Men mount an attack to bring down Professor Xavier's son, Takeo, before he destroys the world, putting an end to both mutants and humanity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Armor" is the best rated episode of "X-Men". It scored 7/10 based on 158 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/15/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Countdown".