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The Best Episodes of DORA Season 1

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

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With courage and confidence, Dora takes on bigger-than-ever challenges, overcomes obstacles, and helps friends old and new, all while facing the rainforest's sneakiest fox, Swiper. Together, Dora and her preschool helpers explore friendship, community, kindness,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    DORA Season 1 Episode 26 - Papi's Picnic Party
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    S1:E26

    Dora keeps giving away ingredients on the way to a picnic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. DORA Season 1 Episode 6 - Let's Get a Paleta!
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    S1:E6

    On a hot day in the rainforest, Dora needs to rescue Val's paleta truck and secure icy treats for everyone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. DORA Season 1 Episode 16 - The Sleepy Sun
    6.3/10(18 votes)

    S1:E16

    The sun refuses to set without its missing Pillow Cloud.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. DORA Season 1 Episode 25 - Crabby Boots
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    S1:E25

    When a hermit crab uses Boots' boot as a shell, Dora sets off to find her original shell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. DORA Season 1 Episode 2 - Lost Lorito
    5.8/10(16 votes)

    S1:E2

    Dora and Boots return a baby parrot home, who can't stop copying Boots.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. DORA Season 1 Episode 8 - The Mystery Gift
    5.8/10(13 votes)

    S1:E8

    Dora and friends must solve a series of questions to open a mysterious gift.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. DORA Season 1 Episode 11 - The Little Axolotl
    5.8/10(16 votes)

    S1:E11

    Dora and Boots get a mischievous baby axolotl back to its mama.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. DORA Season 1 Episode 3 - Rainbow's Lost Colors
    5.5/10(17 votes)

    S1:E3

    Dora recovers three colors missing from a rainbow so the twins can see it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. DORA Season 1 Episode 20 - If the Boot Fits / Piñata Party
    5.5/10(9 votes)

    S1:E20

    Boots tries on new boots. The twins have problems with their first piñata.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. DORA Season 1 Episode 23 - A Guayabera for Tico
    5.5/10(9 votes)

    S1:E23

    Boots wants to give a Guayabera to Tico, which can magically produce anything out of its pockets.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. DORA Season 1 Episode 24 - Falling Estrellas
    5.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E24

    Dora must return three missing stars to a special constellation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. DORA Season 1 Episode 5 - The Alebrije Adventure
    5.4/10(12 votes)

    S1:E5

    Dora helps an Alebrije recover the rainbow water needed for a special tree.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. DORA Season 1 Episode 15 - Tiny Dancer
    5.4/10(15 votes)

    S1:E15

    Bailarina loses her Adelitas, and Dora has to get them back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. DORA Season 1 Episode 10 - Swiper's Birthday Surprise
    5.3/10(13 votes)

    S1:E10

    Dora brings a gift to a Swiper's party and must stop him from swiping his own gift and ruining the surprise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. DORA Season 1 Episode 4 - Boots' Rubber Band Ball
    5.2/10(14 votes)

    S1:E4

    Boots has to retrieve his ball after it lands in the front yard of Cynthia the Centipede.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. DORA Season 1 Episode 7 - Big Red Chicken Wake Up!
    5.1/10(13 votes)

    S1:E7

    Dora and Boots have to wake up the Big Red Chicken before he floats down a waterfall!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. DORA Season 1 Episode 1 - Catch the Quickatoo
    5.0/10(19 votes)

    S1:E1

    Dora and Boots have to get a picture of an elusive rare bird for Abuela.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. DORA Season 1 Episode 13 - Rainforest Ritmo
    4.9/10(11 votes)

    S1:E13

    Super bien, Dora and Boots are invited to a dance party! Can you help them and Map find their way to the party with Benny, Big Red Chicken, and the rest of their friends? We know you can!

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Toby Arguello, Alejandro Bien-Willner, Rebeca B. Delgado

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  19. DORA Season 1 Episode 14 - The Magic Nut
    4.9/10(12 votes)

    S1:E14

    Dora and Boots see that Tico has found a magical acorn nut! Uh oh, Swiper is here and he swipes it away! Can you help Dora and her friends to find the magic nut? We believe in you!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Benjamin Weiner

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  20. DORA Season 1 Episode 18 - Wizzle Wozzle Woo
    4.9/10(11 votes)

    S1:E18

    Dora helps the Fiesta Trio recover their instruments after they run away from a loud, strange sound.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Sean Gill

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  21. DORA Season 1 Episode 19 - Croc-A-Bye Baby / Wanna Empanada?
    4.9/10(10 votes)

    S1:E19

    Dora gets baby crocs to sleep. The Troll refuses to get an empanada.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. DORA Season 1 Episode 21 - Tico and Bip Bip's Big Show
    4.7/10(9 votes)

    S1:E21

    Dora has to escort Bip Bip to a concert with Tico, but he keeps shutting down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. DORA Season 1 Episode 12 - Bubble Trouble
    4.6/10(13 votes)

    S1:E12

    Dora must save the Big Red Chicken who floats away in a bubble right before the big talent show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. DORA Season 1 Episode 9 - Friendaversary Adventure
    4.2/10(14 votes)

    S1:E9

    Boots needs to rescue Isa on their Friendaversary!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. DORA Season 1 Episode 17 - Tres Leches Trouble
    4.2/10(10 votes)

    S1:E17

    Dora and Boots help Benny the Bull bring his Tres Leches Cake to his abuela.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Heidi Lux, Nikki Taguilas

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Papi's Picnic Party" is the best rated episode of "DORA" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/12/2024. This episode is rated 1.4 points higher than the second-best, "Let's Get a Paleta!".