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The Best Episodes of Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1

Every episode of Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1!

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In this story, the world is in chaos, thanks to Washu. Now in order to save it, Tenchi Masaki must go undercover as a student teacher at an all-girls school. Unfortunately for him, trouble always

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 1 - Tenchi's Arrival
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Tenchi's Arrival

    S1:E1

    Tenchi is lost in the wooded mountain outside Junai Academy and has violent encounters with the main characters of the series there before he is able to arrive. Ukan Kurihara introduces him to the class where he will be the student teacher. All primary characters who are high school student are conveniently members of this single class.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 2 - Orientation
    6.1/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Orientation

    S1:E2

    Momo Kawanagare, the Student Council President, gives Tenchi a tour of the school. The council's Vice President, Treasurer and Auditor Hana Saryu, Touri Fueyama, and Hachiko. The latter three strip, tie, and gag Tenchi and take out torture devices in an effort to "question" him.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 3 - Tenchi Departs
    6.1/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Tenchi Departs

    S1:E3

    In the show's first flashback, Washu explains to Tenchi that two people got caught in a dimensional warp during her experiments and she needs him to return them to their previous location for her. He is sent back in time and quickly "finds" a child Momo and they use his phone to look for her partner.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 4 - Looking Back Part 1
    6.3/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Looking Back Part 1

    S1:E4

    A summary of episodes 1 to 4

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 5 - Underground Unrest
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Underground Unrest

    S1:E5

    Tenchi escapes the student council and, while looking for a place to put his clothes back on, finds himself in the old school building and ends up being caught by the president, vice president, and bodyguard of the Science Club, Yuki Fuka, Rui Aoi, and Beni Kinojyou. They also tie, gag, and strip him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 6 - Dodging a Bullet
    6.3/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Dodging a Bullet

    S1:E6

    Following a tracker hidden on Tenchi, the council interrupts the Science Club and discover the large excavation project under the building. Tenchi protects Momo as a cave-in occurs and they all have to flee.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 7 - One Day Down
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #7 - One Day Down

    S1:E7

    Tenchi returns to the simple Inn that Tenchi is sharing with Sasami, Ayeka, and Ryoko. They pledge their support in helping Tenchi with his task. Washu sends a box of armor and charms she says he'll need for the job.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 8 - Tenchi Encounter
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Tenchi Encounter

    S1:E8

    In an episode that heavily references the story of Kibitsuhiko no Mikoto, Tenchi and Momo encounter Inukai Takeru, Sasa Morihiko, and Tome Tamaomi (retainers of the Emperor's prince in the original story), who resemble Hachiko, Touri, and Hana. While Tenchi continues their search, they come along, in search of a monster ravaging the area. They discover and have a short battle with a Ryoko (the monster) that doesn't recognize Tenchi. First Class Detective Mihoshi arrives in a battle suit to arrest her. (In the original story, the prince and the three retainers defeat an Oni).

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 9 - Festival Preparation
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Festival Preparation

    S1:E9

    Tenchi tries to negotiate between the Science Club who are begging for funds from the council, who says they are misappropriating the money they have gotten. Ukan tells him teachs can't interfere.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 10 - Looking Back Part 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Looking Back Part 2

    S1:E10

    A summary of episodes 6 to 9

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 11 - Walking the Maze
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Walking the Maze

    S1:E11

    This episode features prominent references to Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Tenchi and Hachiko wander a cavernous warehouse full of booby-traps to gather resources for the upcoming Cultural Festival. According to Hachiko, a guidebook is needed to navigate it. The Science Club follows them and immediately get lost and end up running for their lives from a giant rolling iron ball. Tenchi and Hachiko also have to run and lose the guidebook.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 12 - Stuck Together
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Stuck Together

    S1:E12

    Tenchi amd Hachiko have to team with Beni to find their way out of the warehouse. When Beni tries to smash her way out, she activates the robot Goriki, which starts attacking them. Hachiko's wooden sword is broken, which reduces her to a crying mess.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 13 - Break Right Through
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Break Right Through

    S1:E13

    Beni and Hachiko temporarily cured by using a broom for a weapon) can't defeat Goriki and Tenchi is forced to take it down with the Tenchi-ken. A dazed Beni is hazily aware of the extreme power he shows in the battle. Everyone finds their way out. Yuki and Rui run off with a cart full of "borrowed" supplies for the festival.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 14 - Slip of the Tongue
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Slip of the Tongue

    S1:E14

    Hachiko and Kinojo may be strong, but they're not the best pair to be stuck in a labyrinth with.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 15 - Looking Back Part 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Looking Back Part 3

    S1:E15

    A summary of episodes 11 to 14

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 16 - Tenchi's Discovery
    6.2/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Tenchi's Discovery

    S1:E16

    After witnessing an abrupt end to a pitched battle, Tenchi and young Momo start to draw closer to their goal.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 17 - The Festival Begins
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #17 - The Festival Begins

    S1:E17

    Looks like the school is getting a new transfer student. Meanwhile, Ryoko puts on a masterclass in cooking.

    Director:Masahiro Takata
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 18 - Tenchi's Kiss
    5.6/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Tenchi's Kiss

    S1:E18

    A massive misunderstanding and flare-up of egos lands Tenchi in an unexpected, yet major role in Hachiko's play.

    Director:Masahiro Takata
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 19 - Tenchi's Metamorphosis
    5.6/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Tenchi's Metamorphosis

    S1:E19

    That's "Mr. Tenchi" to you! Our ponytailed hero braves treacherous nature and bewildering encounters en route to his new gig: assistant teacher at an all-girls' high school.

    Director:Masahiro Takata
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 20 - Looking Back Part 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Looking Back Part 4

    S1:E20

    A summary of episodes 16 to 19

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 21 - Banquet of Beauty
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Banquet of Beauty

    S1:E21

    The Student Council and the Science Club light up the runway; The group learn that beauty is a game for the grown-ups.

    Director:Masahiro Takata
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 22 - Calm before the Storm
    5.0/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Calm before the Storm

    S1:E22

    A massive flare-up of egos lands Tenchi in an unexpected, major role in Hachiko's play.

    Director:Masahiro Takata
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 23 - The Opening Announcement
    5.4/10(6 votes)

    #23 - The Opening Announcement

    S1:E23

    The Student Council gets psyched up for Sports Day; Ms. Kurihara's explanation raises the stakes for the clubs, and even more so for Tenchi.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 24 - Obstacle Course
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Obstacle Course

    S1:E24

    Goriki makes an appearance, throwing the first challenge into disarray and the Student Council still has teamwork on their side.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 25 - Looking Back Part 5
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Looking Back Part 5

    S1:E25

    A summary of episodes 21 to 24

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Tenchi's Arrival" is the best rated episode of "Ai Tenchi Muyo!" season 1. It scored 6.5/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/6/2014. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Orientation".