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The Best Episodes of A Certain Scientific Railgun

Every episode of A Certain Scientific Railgun ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Certain Scientific Railgun!

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Misaka's electro-manipulation skills - and her delightfully destructive railgun projectile movement - make her a rock star in Academy City. The techno-metropolis is filled with supernaturally powerful students known as Espers, including Misaka's flirtatious friend

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#1 Fan Favorite
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8.5/10(4 votes)
#1 - Dragon Strike (Jaw of the Dragon King)
S3:E145/15/2020
Gensei has fallen victim to Shokuho's cunning, but Mikoto is still struggling to contain her power. Kamijo decides that he must help her at any cost.
Director:Unknown
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8.0/10(3 votes)
#2 - Railgun ✕ Mental Out
S3:E83/20/2020
With the assistance of her friends, Mikoto identifies the location from the website data that Uiharu recovered. Upon arriving at the location, Mikoto finds Shokuho waiting for her, and reveals her side of the events that have led up to this point.
Director:Unknown
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8.0/10(3 votes)
#3 - Clone Dolly
S3:E104/3/2020
Shokuho and Mikoto find themselves in a traffic jam, and Shokuho demonstrates a tremendous example of her ability. The background behind the Exterior project is revealed, as well as Shokuho's connection to one of the original Misaka clones.
Director:Yuki Nagasawa
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Director:Yuki Nagasawa
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8.0/10(3 votes)
#4 - Exterior
S3:E124/17/2020
Kamijo and Sogiita find that at best, they can only slow down Mikoto's transformation. Kuroko continues to search for Kozaku while dodging her puppet. Gensei pursues Shokuho for the access code that will let him unlock Exterior's potential.
Director:Unknown
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8.0/10(2 votes)
#5 - My Dear Friends
S3:E259/25/2020
As the fight atop the airship draws to a close, the Doppelganger's true intentions become clear. Following the battle, the members of Scavenger seek to regain their former glory, while the circle of Mikoto's friends becomes more interconnected.
Directors:Akari Ranzaki, Tetsuro Tanaka, Yoshihiro Mori
Writer:Shogo Yasukawa
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Directors:Akari Ranzaki, Tetsuro Tanaka, Yoshihiro Mori
Writer:Shogo Yasukawa
7.7/10(3 votes)
#6 - Tampering
S3:E41/31/2020
Saten's quest for Shadow Metal ends up landing her in trouble. Uiharu notices something amiss with the website Saten was browsing. Mikoto learns that Wannai did not get her gym uniform returned, prompting her to go track down her Sister.
Director:Unknown
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The 20 WORST Episodes of A Certain Scientific Railgun

7.7/10(3 votes)
#7 - Trust
S3:E52/7/2020
With her closest friends now giving her the cold shoulder, Mikoto feels isolated and helpless, but finds a surprise ally in Kongo. Kongo tries to track down any clues that will lead her to the whereabouts of Mikoto's missing "twin sister."
Director:Unknown
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7.7/10(3 votes)
#8 - The Battle Begins
S3:E62/14/2020
Saten carries an injured Kongo to safety, while Awatsuki and Wannai tackle Yoshio Baba and his robotic Great Danes. Mikoto spots Saten with Kongo in an ambulance, blames herself for getting Kongo hurt, and determines to set things right.
Director:Unknown
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7.7/10(3 votes)
#9 - Auribus oculi fideliores sunt
S3:E72/28/2020
With Kongo out of danger, Awatsuki finishes the task of having her psychometrist friend probe the kitten's memories. What Saten hears gives her pause, and she turns to Kuroko for advice. Kozaku confronts Mikoto, asking her about the Sisters.
Director:Unknown
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7.7/10(3 votes)
#10 - Promise
S3:E155/22/2020
A young Kozaku grins and bears her way through her youth in an Academy City research institution, where she befriends Dolly, one of the other girls there. But when Kozaku learns the grim truth about Dolly, it sets her on a life-altering course.
Director:Unknown
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7.7/10(3 votes)
#11 - Precognition
S3:E177/31/2020
To demonstrate the authenticity of his predictions, Miyama sends Kuroko out with foreknowledge of several incidents that are about to take place. But when two cases occur in close proximity, Kuroko decides to call in additional help from Judgment.
Director:Unknown
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7.5/10(2 votes)
#12 - Bust Upper
S3:E188/7/2020
After Saten demonstrates skills she acquired through Indian Poker, Mikoto comes upon a Trader who happens to have a card she is keenly interested in. However, ITEM operative Kinuhata is also eager to obtain the card for herself, to the same end.
Director:Unknown
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7.3/10(4 votes)
#13 - The Promise
S2:E147/12/2013
While Shirai frets about Misaka staying out again all night, she receives a visit from Kamijo, who manages to find Misaka's documents about the project. Kamijo catches up with Misaka on a bridge, where he tries to talk her out of doing anything rash.
Director:Unknown
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7.3/10(4 votes)
#14 - Kamijo Toma
S2:E157/19/2013
Kamijo races to the scene of the experiment, only to find that it has already started. Kamijo calls out Accelerator, who takes him to be yet another challenger to his position, until for the first time, as Misaka watches on, he gets his nose bloodied.
Director:Unknown
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7.3/10(4 votes)
#15 - Sisterhood
S2:E167/26/2013
Misaka stands up for clone #10032, declaring that she is doing so because they are sisters. The next day, the two of them spend time in a park, where 10032 asks her for a special favor. Later, Misaka has difficulty trying to express her thanks to Kamijo.
Director:Unknown
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7.3/10(3 votes)
#16 - Super-powered (Level 5)
S3:E11/10/2020
Academy City's Daihasei Festival is approaching, and the festival's steering committee is charged with recruiting at least two Level 5s to take the athlete's pledge during the opening ceremonies. However, getting volunteers proves to be a challenge.
Director:Kazuki Horiguchi
Writer:Shogo Yasukawa
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Director:Kazuki Horiguchi
Writer:Shogo Yasukawa
7.3/10(3 votes)
#17 - The Daihasei Festival
S3:E21/17/2020
As the Daihasei Festival begins, Uiharu and Saten enjoy themselves, while Kuroko sees to her Judgment duties. Mikoto and Kongo run an eventful three-legged race against teams from other schools. A plot involving MEMBER begins going into motion.
Director:Yoshihiro Mori
Writer:Shogo Yasukawa
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Director:Yoshihiro Mori
Writer:Shogo Yasukawa
7.3/10(3 votes)
#18 - Balloon Hunter
S3:E31/24/2020
The Tokiwadai team competes in the Balloon Hunter event, but due to a case of mistaken identity, one of the Sisters substitutes for Mikoto. Yoshio Baba feeds the other school's team with data on the Tokiwadai competitors, with surprising results.
Director:Unknown
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7.3/10(3 votes)
#19 - Kozaku Mitori
S3:E93/27/2020
Mikoto and Shokuho continue pursuing Gensei Kihara using their own individual methods. Kuroko attempts to identify the girl who abducted Uiharu and Misuzu. Saten decides to investigate an abandoned factory that may be connected to the case.
Director:Unknown
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7.0/10(4 votes)
#20 - Project Level 6 Shift
S2:E55/10/2013
Finding herself face-to-face with a clone of herself, Misaka ends up helping her get a cat out of a tree, sharing ice cream cones, and having tea with her. It isn't until later that Misaka discovers the true, sinister project that calls for her clones.
Director:Unknown
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6.8/10(5 votes)
#21 - When Working Under a Hot Sun, Rehydration Is Essential
S1:E210/9/2009
Mikoto and Kuroko get in trouble for using their powers in the dorm. Their punishment: pool cleaning duty! Later, Kuroko finds herself feeling frisky after accidentally ingesting a powerful aphrodisiac!
Director:Unknown
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6.8/10(5 votes)
#22 - Urban Legends
S1:E410/23/2009
Awkwardness ensues when Mikoto runs into Kamijo. When they meet again later in the day, Mikoto demands a duel! She gives it her all, but there’s a chance she’s no match for Kamijo’s powers.
Director:Unknown
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6.8/10(4 votes)
#23 - Tsuzuri's Summer Vacation
S1:E171/29/2010
After Komoe and Yomikawa encourage her to get a hobby, Tesso rediscovers an old school arcade game she loved as a child and forms an unlikely bond with a fellow fan.
Director:Unknown
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6.8/10(5 votes)
#24 - What Is It You See in Your Eyes Right Now?
S1:E233/12/2010
Therestina reveals new information about her real identity and her master plan. Meanwhile, Kuroko and the gang vow to fight alongside Misaka in order to save the children jeopardized by Therestina’s activities.
Director:Unknown
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6.8/10(5 votes)
#25 - Dear My Friends
S1:E243/20/2010
Misaka and her friends reach the facility where the children are being held, but Therestina uses Capacity Down to take the Espers out of the fight. With everything on the line, it’s up to Saten to save the day.
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Best Episodes Summary

"Dragon Strike (Jaw of the Dragon King)" is the best rated episode of "A Certain Scientific Railgun". It scored 8.5/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/15/2020. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Railgun ✕ Mental Out".