- 6.9/10176 votes
#1 - The Return
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2011
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
- 6.9/10153 votes
#2 - U-Men
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/8/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/10146 votes
#3 - Armor
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/15/2011
Hisako's mutant powers are weakened during a fierce battle between the X-Men and Todd, the U-Men's mad scientist.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/10137 votes
#4 - Transformation
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/10129 votes
#5 - Power
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/2011
Emma allows Professor Xavier to read her mind and reveal her thoughts after Cyclops opposes her membership in the X-Men.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/10132 votes
#6 - Conflict
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/13/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.7/10125 votes
#7 - Betrayal
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/20/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/10123 votes
#8 - Lost
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/27/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/10119 votes
#9 - Revelations
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/3/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10120 votes
#10 - Countdown
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10118 votes
#11 - Revenge
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/17/2011
Despite Yui's attempts to suppress them, Takeo's powers continue to gain strength, causing reality itself to become more and more twisted.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/10119 votes
#12 - Destiny
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/24/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of X-Men Season 1
Every episode of X-Men Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of X-Men Season 1!
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...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Return" is the best rated episode of "X-Men" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 176 votes. Directed by Fuminori Kizaki and written by Mitsutaka Hirota, it aired on 4/1/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "U-Men".