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The Best Episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1

Every episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1

Ten years after the Ceremonial Battle, a teenage boy named Judai Yuuki (Jaden Yuki) heads off in order to join the Duel Academia (Duel Academy)...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 1 - The Next King of Games
    7.9/10(219 votes)

    #1 - The Next King of Games

    S1:E1

    When Jaden arrives late to his entrance exam for Duel Academy he has to go above and beyond expectations to prove that he deserves to make the cut!

    Director:Akira Shigino
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  2. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 2 - Welcome to Duel Academy
    7.5/10(127 votes)

    #2 - Welcome to Duel Academy

    S1:E2

    The incoming class is welcomed to Duel Academy, but Jaden finds a less than warm reception from freshman hot shot Chazz when he's challenged to a high-stakes duel!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  3. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 3 - A Duel in Love
    7.1/10(132 votes)

    #3 - A Duel in Love

    S1:E3

    When Syrus stumbles into the girls' dorm he puts himself and Jaden in danger of being expelled forcing Jaden to win a duel to win their freedom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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  4. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 4 - Raring to Go
    7.4/10(124 votes)

    #4 - Raring to Go

    S1:E4

    It's Duel Monsters Spirit Day at the Academy but when someone who looks remarkably like the Dark Magician Girl shows up for the annual Costume Duel Syrus goes gaga.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  5. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 5 - The Shadow Duelist (1)
    6.9/10(125 votes)

    #5 - The Shadow Duelist (1)

    S1:E5

    When Jaden and the crew wander into an abandoned dorm they encounter a mysterious duelist who claims he's taken Alexis to the Shadow Realm, and unless Jaden duels him, he's going to keep her there.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  6. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 6 - The Shadow Duelist (2)
    7.3/10(122 votes)

    #6 - The Shadow Duelist (2)

    S1:E6

    Jaden continues his duel with the mysterious Shadow Duelist, fighting now not just for Alexis' soul, but for his own, as well!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  7. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 7 - Duel and Unusual Punishment
    6.8/10(116 votes)

    #7 - Duel and Unusual Punishment

    S1:E7

    Having been caught for trespassing into the abandoned dorm Jaden and Syrus are sentenced to a tag team duel where if they lose, they get expelled, so to prepare for the big match they decide to duel each other!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  8. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 8 - For the Sake of Syrus
    7.4/10(122 votes)

    #8 - For the Sake of Syrus

    S1:E8

    To help Syrus overcome some serious confidence issues he has, Jaden looks to duel Zane, Syrus' older brother and the best duelist at Duel Academy!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  9. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 9 - Family Business
    6.5/10(120 votes)

    #9 - Family Business

    S1:E9

    When Chumley's father comes to remove him from Duel Academy, Jaden and Syrus stand by their friend and root him on when he tries to out-duel his father in order to stay.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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  10. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 10 - Tag Team Trial (1)
    7.6/10(152 votes)

    #10 - Tag Team Trial (1)

    S1:E10

    he tag-match to determine Jaden and Syrus' fate at Duel Academy begins, but not just against any tag-team, against the legendary Paradox Brothers!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Akemi Omode

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  11. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 11 - Tag Team Trial (2)
    7.8/10(154 votes)

    #11 - Tag Team Trial (2)

    S1:E11

    In the expulsion match against the Paradox Brothers, Syrus must overcome his issues with older brother Zane in order win the match.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Akemi Omode

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  12. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 12 - Formula for Success
    7.8/10(111 votes)

    #12 - Formula for Success

    S1:E12

    Dr. Crowler taps dueling whiz kid Bastion Misawa to be his new protege, but first he must beat Obelisk Blue's Chazz Princeton to prove he's got what it takes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  13. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 13 - Monkey See, Monkey Duel
    6.5/10(108 votes)

    #13 - Monkey See, Monkey Duel

    S1:E13

    When Chazz suddenly goes missing, Jaden and the crew go looking for him, but instead of finding Chazz, they find a dueling monkey who takes one of Alexis' friend hostage!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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  14. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 14 - A Spirit Summoned
    7.2/10(107 votes)

    #14 - A Spirit Summoned

    S1:E14

    After some students accidentally summon a Duel Monster for real, it's up to Jaden to duel him and win their souls back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  15. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 15 - Courting Alexis
    6.9/10(111 votes)

    #15 - Courting Alexis

    S1:E15

    Jaden finds himself in an outrageously competitive duel against a sports nut who's bent winning Alexis' heart and making Jaden look bad.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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  16. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 16 - The Duel Giant
    7.0/10(104 votes)

    #16 - The Duel Giant

    S1:E16

    After a menacing Duel Giant is seen around campus, Dr. Crowler convinces Jaden to track him down, but when Jaden catches up with the titan, he must beat him in a duel or become his next victim!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Akemi Omode

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  17. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 17 - Nature of the Draw
    6.7/10(105 votes)

    #17 - Nature of the Draw

    S1:E17

    When someone is stealing from the Card Shack, Jaden and the crew go on a stakeout to catch the culprit, but when the thief turns out to be a former student who's been living in the jungle, a truly wild duel ensues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  18. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 18 - The King of Copycats (1)
    7.9/10(145 votes)

    #18 - The King of Copycats (1)

    S1:E18

    A copycat duelist steals Yugi Muto's deck and mannerisms and Jaden must duel him to win it back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  19. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 19 - The King of Copycats (2)
    8.0/10(141 votes)

    #19 - The King of Copycats (2)

    S1:E19

    Jaden continues his duel against the copycat duelist, trying his best to defeat the legendary and powerful deck that was one used by the King of Games.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  20. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 20 - The Maiden In Love
    7.0/10(109 votes)

    #20 - The Maiden In Love

    S1:E20

    When a love struck girl sneaks into the boys dorm, Jaden challenges her to a duel to find out exactly why she's there and what she wants.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  21. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 21 - The Duel Off (1)
    8.1/10(104 votes)

    #21 - The Duel Off (1)

    S1:E21

    To decide who will be Duel Academy'•s representative at the high stakes School Duel with North Academy, Jaden and Bastion must battle it out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Akemi Omode

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  22. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 22 - The Duel Off (2)
    8.0/10(103 votes)

    #22 - The Duel Off (2)

    S1:E22

    Jaden and Bastion continue their duel to see who will win the honor of representing Duel Academy at the School Duel, but in the end, it's Jaden who triumphs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Akemi Omode

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  23. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 23 - The Little Belowski
    7.1/10(103 votes)

    #23 - The Little Belowski

    S1:E23

    Not being able to stomach the thought of Jaden representing Duel Academy at the School Duel, Doctor Crowler arranges a duel where if Jaden loses he'll end up in a lazy daze forever!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  24. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 24 - The New Chazz
    7.8/10(107 votes)

    #24 - The New Chazz

    S1:E24

    When Chazz ends up shipwrecked at sea he suddenly finds himself at the doors of North Academy and in a fifty man duel gauntlet to prove his worth!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  25. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1 Episode 25 - The School Duel (1)
    8.0/10(103 votes)

    #25 - The School Duel (1)

    S1:E25

    It's Jaden versus Chazz at the School Duel and with Chazz's brothers in attendance and ordering Chazz to win or else, the stakes have never been higher.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Next King of Games" is the best rated episode of "Yu-Gi-Oh! GX" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 219 votes. Directed by Akira Shigino and written by Junki Takegami, it aired on 10/6/2004. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Welcome to Duel Academy".