The Best Episodes of Naruto Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(3386 votes)

   #1 - Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!

   S1:E110/3/2002

   Welcome to the Village Hidden in the Leaves, where deadly serious Ninja roam the landscape and the seriously mischievous Naruto Uzumaki causes trouble everywhere he goes. But when he steals the ancient scroll of sealing, he unleashes a rare power rarely seen in a 12-year-old boy!

   Director:Hayato Date

   Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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   Director:Hayato Date

   Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
2. 

   7.0/10(2392 votes)

   #2 - My Name Is Konohamaru!

   S1:E210/10/2002

   Naruto finally graduates from the Ninja Academy and claims to know it all. Well, at least that what he tells Konohamaru, the Village elder's pint-size grandson. Much to the dismay of Ebisu, Konohamaru's teacher and mentor, Naruto teaches him the hormonally lethal "Sexy Jutsu!"

   Director:Rion Kujo

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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   Director:Rion Kujo

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
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   7.2/10(2227 votes)

   #3 - Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?

   S1:E310/17/2002

   On the way to becoming a ninja, Naruto must team up with his classmates, the pretty Sakura and the pretty serious Sasuke...

   Director:Harume Kosaka

   Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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   Director:Harume Kosaka

   Writer:Satoru Nishizono
4. 

   7.8/10(2131 votes)

   #4 - Pass or Fail: Survival Test

   S1:E410/24/2002

   Now that Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are a team, they meet with their sensei, the enigmatic and aloof Kakashi.

   Director:Kyosuke Mikuriya

   Writer:Michiko Yokote

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   Director:Kyosuke Mikuriya

   Writer:Michiko Yokote
5. 

   8.0/10(2205 votes)

   #5 - You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision

   S1:E510/31/2002

   With the threat of failure hanging over their heads, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura try everything they know to pass the grueling survival test.

   Director:Yasunori Urata

   Writer:Michiko Yokote

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   Director:Yasunori Urata

   Writer:Michiko Yokote
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   7.3/10(1960 votes)

   #6 - A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!

   S1:E611/7/2002

   Tired of doing lame missions, Naruto asks the Hokage to give them something challenging. The Hokage caves and gives them a C-rank mission. They will be bodyguards for a bridge builder. It appears to be a simple mission, until the group is attacked by something more than common thugs...other ninja!

   Director:Masahiko Murata

   Writer:Kouhei Urasawa

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   Director:Masahiko Murata

   Writer:Kouhei Urasawa
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   7.7/10(1968 votes)

   #7 - The Assassin of the Mist!

   S1:E711/14/2002

   Naruto and his squad arrive in the Land of the Waves and learn that an evil businessman named Gato has taken over the land.

   Director:Masayuki Iimura

   Writer:Michiko Yokote

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   Director:Masayuki Iimura

   Writer:Michiko Yokote
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   7.9/10(1988 votes)

   #8 - The Oath of Pain

   S1:E811/21/2002

   With Kakashi captured, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura must defend against Zabuza's attacks. Naruto realizes that working together with Sasuke may be the only way to save Kakashi. Will the combined effort of the two be enough to free Kakashi and defeat Zabuza?

   Director:Rion Kujo

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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   Director:Rion Kujo

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
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   7.9/10(1990 votes)

   #9 - Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior

   S1:E911/28/2002

   With Kakashi free, the fight between him and Zabuza resumes. Kakashi decides to show Zabuza what the Sharingan is really capable of. Can Kakashi's Sharingan defeat Zabuza? And who is the mysterious person watching the fight?

   Director:Harume Kosaka

   Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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   Director:Harume Kosaka

   Writer:Satoru Nishizono
10. 

    7.1/10(1798 votes)

    #10 - The Forest of Chakra

    S1:E1012/5/2002

    With Zabuza gone things are now settling and Tazuna can go and build the bridge without fear. Or so everyone thinks. Kakashi believes something is wrong with Zabuza's death and teaches Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke a way to train so they could better use their chakra. Is Zabuza really dead?

    Director:Kazuyoshi Yokota

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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    Director:Kazuyoshi Yokota

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
11. 

    7.1/10(1783 votes)

    #11 - The Land Where a Hero Once Lived

    S1:E1112/12/2002

    While Naruto and Sasuke train, Sakura watches over Tazuna. During a nice dinner, Sakura notices a man's face torn from a picture. The man's name was Kaiza, and he was what the country called...a "hero". What happened to cause Inari so much pain?

    Director:Yasunori Urata

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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    Director:Yasunori Urata

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
12. 

    7.3/10(1760 votes)

    #12 - Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!

    S1:E1212/19/2002

    Naruto has a dangerous encounter with Haku in the forest, but is Haku there to cause trouble? Naruto and Sasuke better complete their training, as Zabuza is alive and has returned for round 2. Will Kakashi, Sasuke, and Sakura be able to defeat the Demon of the Mist? And, can Naruto arrive in time to help out?

    Director:Masaaki Kumagai

    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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    Director:Masaaki Kumagai

    Writer:Michiko Yokote
13. 

    7.7/10(1784 votes)

    #13 - Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors

    S1:E1312/26/2002

    Round two with Zabuza has started, but this time...Zabuza has Haku fighting along side him. Haku and Sasuke go at it with Sasuke falling behind until he manages to get a kick in. Meanwhile Naruto deals with some of Gato's henchmen. Back at the bridge Haku uses his secret jutsu, Demonic Ice Mirrors. What does this jutsu hold in store for Sasuke? Will Naruto make it to the bridge in time and save Tsunami and Inari as well?

    Director:Masayuki Iimura

    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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    Director:Masayuki Iimura

    Writer:Satoru Nishizono
14. 

    7.1/10(1740 votes)

    #14 - The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!

    S1:E141/9/2003

    Naruto finally joins the battle on the bridge. But when Naruto stupidly gets caught in the middle of Haku's jutsu as well, he and Sasuke must work together to escape. Kakashi is unable to help them, as he must deal with Zabuza to protect Sakura and Tazuna. How will the two escape from the ice mirrors without any help?

    Director:Rion Kujo

    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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    Director:Rion Kujo

    Writer:Satoru Nishizono
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    7.5/10(1716 votes)

    #15 - Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters

    S1:E151/16/2003

    Naruto and Sasuke continue to fight Haku and are getting beaten bad. After having Naruto try and escape a few times, Sasuke begins to see a pattern. Meanwhile, outside Kakashi and Zabuza begin their fight. Can Naruto and Sasuke escape from Haku's jutsu? What plan does Zabuza have to defeat the Sharingan?

    Director:Harume Kosaka

    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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    Director:Harume Kosaka

    Writer:Satoru Nishizono
16. 

    8.4/10(1930 votes)

    #16 - The Broken Seal

    S1:E161/23/2003

    Naruto and Sasuke continue their rigorous battle against Haku. When Haku targets a vulnerable Naruto, Sasuke risks everything to save him. Seeing his friend lie before him, a powerful force awakens inside Naruto. Has Kyubi been set free. If so, can anyone stop him?

    Director:Masaaki Kumagai

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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    Director:Masaaki Kumagai

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
17. 

    8.2/10(1941 votes)

    #17 - White Past: Hidden Ambition

    S1:E171/30/2003

    Naruto takes out his rage on Haku, who doesn't stand a chance. However, Naruto realises that Haku is the boy he met back at the forest. Haku tells Naruto the story of his past and asks for Naruto to do him one favour..... Will Naruto do the one thing he could never do just as Haku wishes?

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer:Michiko Yokote
18. 

    8.0/10(1803 votes)

    #18 - The Weapons Known as Shinobi

    S1:E182/6/2003

    Kakashi prepares to stop Zabuza once and for all, but Haku has other plans. Zabuza's employer shows up and he's decided to take matters into his own hands...

    Director:Yasunori Urata

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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    Director:Yasunori Urata

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
19. 

    9.1/10(3199 votes)

    #19 - The Demon in the Snow

    S1:E192/13/2003

    Thinking of Haku, Naruto angrily confronts Zabuza, but he learns that cruel reality is the fate of a ninja.

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
20. 

    6.9/10(1610 votes)

    #20 - A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!

    S1:E202/20/2003

    Naruto and his team return to the Village Hidden in the Leaves after their battle in Land of Waves.

    Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani

    Writer:Kouhei Urasawa

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    Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani

    Writer:Kouhei Urasawa
21. 

    7.2/10(1572 votes)

    #21 - Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals

    S1:E212/27/2003

    After the three ninjas take their leave, Sasuke realizes he has a powerful rival out there. The next day, Kakashi announces that he has recommended all of them for the Chuunin Exams. While Naruto and Sasuke are pleased, Sakura is afraid of letting everyone down. Also, someone decides they aren't ready and decides to test their abilities.

    Director:Matsuo Asami

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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    Director:Matsuo Asami

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
22. 

    7.5/10(1576 votes)

    #22 - Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!

    S1:E223/6/2003

    Rock Lee challenges Sasuke to a one-on-one fight. Naruto grows angry and attacks him, only to be beaten in one attack. Sasuke realizes the challenge and eagerly accepts. But will Sasuke be defeated just as easily by this mysterious ninja? Sasuke's only advantage seems to be his Sharingan, but what happens when not even that will work?

    Director:Rion Kujo

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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    Director:Rion Kujo

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
23. 

    7.2/10(1509 votes)

    #23 - Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!

    S1:E233/13/2003

    A reunion of all the rookies isn't a very happy one, as all of them prepare to take the Chuunin Exam. With so many rivals around, Naruto's team will need help from a fellow ninja named Kabuto to know what they're up against. Will the group be able to last through the exam?

    Director:Harume Kosaka

    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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    Director:Harume Kosaka

    Writer:Michiko Yokote
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    7.8/10(1613 votes)

    #24 - Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!

    S1:E243/20/2003

    The first test of the Chuunin Exam is just that, a written test. When Ibiki issues a strict set of rules, Naruto fails to realize the true objective of the test. Can Naruto realize the truth before time runs out? And what about the tenth question?

    Director:Mashu Itō

    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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    Director:Mashu Itō

    Writer:Satoru Nishizono
25. 

    7.9/10(1610 votes)

    #25 - The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!

    S1:E253/27/2003

    Ibiki declares what seems like a harsh and unreasonable rule for the hardest part of the first exam.

    Director:Masaaki Kumagai

    Writer:Kouhei Urasawa

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    Director:Masaaki Kumagai

    Writer:Kouhei Urasawa