The Worst Episodes of Naruto

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4.3/10(1688 votes)
#1 - Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!
S1:E264/2/2003
Konohamaru, the grandson of Leaf Village's Third Hokage, shows up at the Chunin Exam site. He comes along with Moegi and Udon to cover the events for the Ninja Academy's school newspaper. Konohamaru looks up to Naruto like an older brother and through interviews with the characters, recaps their adventures thus far.
Director:Hayato Date
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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Director:Hayato Date
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
6.5/10(1865 votes)
#2 - Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!
S1:E417/16/2003
Kankuro takes on Kabuto's teammate, Misumi, in a quick battle, proving how tough the Sand ninja really are. However, the real match comes when Sakura and Ino are pitted against one another!
Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani
Writer:Michiko Yokote
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Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani
Writer:Michiko Yokote
6.7/10(1856 votes)
#3 - The Ultimate Battle: Cha!
S1:E427/23/2003
Sakura and Ino prepare to settle the score once and for all! However, when Sakura becomes the victim of Ino's Mind-Body Switch Justu, will she be forced to give up the match?
Director:Masahiko Murata
Writer:Michiko Yokote
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Director:Masahiko Murata
Writer:Michiko Yokote
6.8/10(1755 votes)
#4 - Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!
S1:E376/11/2003
The exam is over, but did they truly pass? An old friend arrives to explain and show his concern. Meanwhile, Anko informs the ANBU about Orochimaru, the S-Class criminal who even they cannot stop. Later the Third Hokage explains to everyone what the third exam truly means....
Director:Takeyuki Sadohara
Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
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Director:Takeyuki Sadohara
Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
6.8/10(1668 votes)
#5 - Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!
S1:E5210/1/2003
Naruto wants Kakashi to train him, but Kakashi has other plans. Ebisu arrives to an unhappy Naruto and makes a deal with him. If Naruto can get away from Ebisu, he'll make Kakashi train him. Naruto decides to accept Ebisu's challenge, but can he win?
Director:Rion Kujo
Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
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Director:Rion Kujo
Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
6.9/10(2036 votes)
#6 - 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

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6.2/10(15 votes)
#7 - Return of the Morning Mist
S2:E814/28/2004
Two mysterious ninja infiltrate Konoha, and one of them bares the Sharingan. Just what are these two after? Why has Itachi Uchiha returned to Konoha?
Director:Harume Kosaka
Writer:Kouhei Urasawa
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Director:Harume Kosaka
Writer:Kouhei Urasawa
7.0/10(2957 votes)
#8 - 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
7.0/10(1766 votes)
#9 - The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking Allowed
S1:E355/28/2003
To heal their wounds, Naruto and his team take a much-needed rest after their battle against the Sound ninja. But it has already been four days since the start of the exam and there is only one day remaining until time expires.
Director:Masaaki Kumagai
Writer:Kouhei Urasawa
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Director:Masaaki Kumagai
Writer:Kouhei Urasawa
7.1/10(2238 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
7.1/10(2218 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
7.1/10(2171 votes)
#12 - 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
6.1/10(8 votes)
#13 - Too Late for Help
S4:E16412/14/2005
Naruto decides to do some investigating on his own over the matter of the ghost, while Neji and Tenten try a different approach. WIth the help of two frogs, Naruto begins to learn more and more about the truth of the matter....but will what he discovers, cost him his life?
Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
Writer:Junki Takegami
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Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
Writer:Junki Takegami
7.2/10(2771 votes)
#14 - 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
7.2/10(1977 votes)
#15 - 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
7.2/10(1889 votes)
#16 - 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
7.2/10(1728 votes)
#17 - Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination!
S1:E386/18/2003
With so many participants still left, the groups are told that they will be pitted against each other in preliminary matches. Kabuto leaves, then Sasuke is told he has to fight. They know that Sasuke was given the cursed seal and if it takes over they will stop him. Can Sasuke stop the seal from taking over again and still win?
Director:Hayato Date
Writer:Satoru Nishizono
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Director:Hayato Date
Writer:Satoru Nishizono
7.2/10(1661 votes)
#18 - A Shadow in the Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke
S1:E519/24/2003
As Chouji faces off against Dosu, Orochimaru gives an order for Kabuto to abduct Sasuke. He also tells Kabuto that if he wants to stop him, he'll have to kill Sasuke. As Kabuto approaches Sasuke, he hesitates on what to do. His spy cover is soon blown though, as Kakashi appears on the scene. Will Kakashi save Sasuke from Kabuto's grasp?
Director:Harume Kosaka
Writer:Kouhei Urasawa
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Director:Harume Kosaka
Writer:Kouhei Urasawa
6.3/10(7 votes)
#19 - The Top 5 Ninja Battles!
S4:E2029/27/2006
Naruto and Sakura host a special recap episode featuring the top five battles so far! There are also interviews with some of the team, and perhaps even some of the enemy....
Director:Hayato Date
Writer:Yuka Miyata
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Director:Hayato Date
Writer:Yuka Miyata
6.6/10(9 votes)
#20 - Jiraiya: Naruto's Potential Disaster!
S2:E835/12/2004
Jiraiya and Naruto begin their search for Tsunade, but are constantly sidetracked by Jiraiya's peeping and hitting on pretty girls. Jiraiya tells Naruto some stories about the 3rd and 4th Hokages. Meanwhile, Sasuke learns that his brother, Itachi, is after Naruto and goes to warn him.
Director:Mamoru Enomoto
Writer:Michiko Yokote
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Director:Mamoru Enomoto
Writer:Michiko Yokote
6.2/10(5 votes)
#21 - The Weight of the Prized Artifact!
S4:E20811/2/2006
Naruto and Kiba are ordered to escort a man named Shinemon who is transporting a rare and valuable artifact. However, when Bandits steal the artifact, can the pair retrieve it and keep Shinemon alive?
Director:Kiyomu Fukuda
Writer:Kouhei Urasawa
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Director:Kiyomu Fukuda
Writer:Kouhei Urasawa
7.3/10(2446 votes)
#22 - 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
7.3/10(2191 votes)
#23 - 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
7.3/10(1840 votes)
#24 - The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death
S1:E274/2/2003
The second exam is about to begin, and every ninja must sign a form so that their team can get either the Heaven or Earth Scroll. The goal is to get one of each scroll and make it to the tower in five days.
Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani
Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
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Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani
Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
6.4/10(5 votes)
#25 - Laughing Shino
S4:E1865/24/2006
Naruto and Shino go on a mission together to Motoyoshi Village, where a man named Fuuta has a strange request. To receive his inheritance money, he must not laugh at his fathers funeral. There is however one clause that may be enough to save him from losing everything when his relatives try every trick in the book, to cause laughter...
Director:Masaaki Kumagai
Writer:Satoru Nishizono
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Director:Masaaki Kumagai
Writer:Satoru Nishizono