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The Best Episodes of Sailor Moon Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 45 - Day of Destiny (1)
    8.7/10(226 votes)

    S1:E45

    After defeating Kunzite, regaining their past memories, and discovering the Dark Kingdom's hideout the Sailor Senshi head for the enemy, but they must prepare for the ultimate sacrifice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 34 - A Crystal Clear Destiny
    8.6/10(212 votes)

    S1:E34

    Mamoru is forced to confront Zoisite in a duel over the Rainbow Crystals, but Usagi inadvertently becomes involved.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 46 - Day of Destiny (2)
    8.6/10(211 votes)

    S1:E46

    With her friends killed, Sailor Moon is transported inside the Dark Kingdom to face Queen Beryl and the brainwashed Prince Endymion.

    Director:Kunihiko Ikuhara
    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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  4. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 24 - A Friend in Wolf's Clothing
    8.3/10(204 votes)

    S1:E24

    Still in love with Nephrite, Naru becomes an unwilling tool in the power struggle between Nephrite and Zoisite.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 25 - Jupiter Comes Thundering In
    8.1/10(186 votes)

    S1:E25

    Queen Beryl partially awakens the evil entity Metalia and sends Zoisite and Kunzite to find the Seven Great Youma and their Rainbow Crystals. Meanwhile, the tomboyish Makoto Kino transfers into Usagi's school and falls for a crane-game whiz at the arcade.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 35 - A Reluctant Princess
    8.1/10(186 votes)

    S1:E35

    Usagi and Mamoru remember their former lives as Princess Serenity and Prince Endymion. The Dark Kingdom kidnaps the injured Mamoru, but Queen Beryl executes Zoisite for his attempt to kill him. Luna and Artemis tell the Sailor Guardians about their tragic past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 44 - The Past Returns
    8.1/10(179 votes)

    S1:E44

    A blast of energy sends the Guardians to the ruined Moon Kingdom, where they meet a hologram of Queen Serenity and learn about their past. Luna and Artemis find the entrance to the Dark Kingdom. Kunzite attacks, but is finally defeated by Sailor Moon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 8 - Computer School Blues
    7.9/10(251 votes)

    S1:E8

    The Sailor Guardians go to the Dream Land amusement park, where visitors have reportedly gone missing. The team splits into two groups: Usagi and Rei and Ami and Luna. But, much to Rei's frustration, Usagi is more focused on playing than finding the missing people.

    Director:Junichi Sato
    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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  9. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 33 - Sailor V Makes the Scene
    7.9/10(180 votes)

    S1:E33

    Zoisite disguises himself as Sailor Moon to lure Tuxedo Mask and the Sailor Guardians out into the open. The Dark Kingdom injures Tuxedo Mask's identity, but they are foiled by the appearance of Sailor Venus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 11 - Nightmare in Dreamland
    7.7/10(222 votes)

    S1:E11

    Queen Beryl is increasingly furious with Jadeite for his repeated failures; he starts up a theme park, but the general public notices the large number of disappearances. Usagi and Rei, who is now Sailor Mars, begin their combative friendship.

    Director:Kunihiko Ikuhara
    Writer:Shigeru Yanagawa

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  11. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 23 - Molly's Folly
    7.7/10(182 votes)

    S1:E23

    Zoisite decides to use Nephrite's recently discovered romantic feelings for Naru to manipulate him into handing over the Black Crystal to him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 10 - An Uncharmed Life
    7.6/10(246 votes)

    S1:E10

    Several people who take the bus near the Hikawa Shrine have gone missing. Usagi, Ami, and Luna decide to investigate by visiting the shrine. There, they meet Rei Hino, a shrine maiden with strong spiritual powers.

    Director:Kazuhisa Takenouchi
    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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  13. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 31 - Kitty Chaos
    7.6/10(188 votes)

    S1:E31

    Luna discovers that she has an admirer, in the form of an overweight tomcat named Rhett Butler. Meanwhile, the Sailor Guardians and Zoisite compete for the last Rainbow Crystal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 1 - A Moon Star Is Born
    7.5/10(458 votes)

    S1:E1

    Usagi Tsukino is a 14-year-old schoolgirl who is very cheerful, but clumsy and is always finding herself into unwanted trouble. One day, Usagi meets a talking black cat named Luna, who reveals that dark forces are threatening the lives of the innocent and that Usagi has the power to stop them. Using a magical brooch, Usagi is transformed into Sailor Moon, the chosen guardian who fights for love and justice.

    Director:Junichi Sato
    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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  15. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 6 - Protect the Melody of Love: Usagi Plays Cupid
    7.5/10(256 votes)

    S1:E6

    Usagi befriends Yusuke Amade, a jazz musician who is being followed by a Youma, and helps him confess to the woman he loves.

    Director:Kunihiko Ikuhara
    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  16. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 28 - An Artful Attack
    7.5/10(167 votes)

    S1:E28

    Usagi and Mamoru are asked to model for the reclusive painter Yumemi Yumeno, who is unexpectedly targeted by Zoisite.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 29 - Too Many Girlfriends
    7.5/10(201 votes)

    S1:E29

    Makoto, like Usagi, develops a crush on Motoki. The two then decide to pursue him simultaneously, even after finding out that he has a girlfriend, who, meanwhile, is targeted by Zoisite and Kunzite.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 22 - Worth a Princess' Ransom
    7.4/10(187 votes)

    S1:E22

    Both Luna and Queen Beryl wonder if a visiting princess could be the one the Sailor Senshi has been looking for. Mamoru dreams he is Tuxedo Mask and a girl is asking him for the Silver Crystal. At the ball, Usagi gets her first kiss.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 27 - Mercury's Mental Match
    7.4/10(166 votes)

    S1:E27

    Ami meets Ryo Urawa, a clairvoyant boy who has a crush on her. However, Urawa's power makes him aware that he will soon be transformed into a Youma by Zoisite.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 12 - Cruise Blues
    7.3/10(209 votes)

    S1:E12

    One of Queen Beryl's youma offers to help Jadeite with his wicked plans. Rei wins tickets on a luxury cruise ship and, since she has no boyfriend, asks Ami to accompany her. A jealous Usagi sneaks aboard after them.

    Director:Yûji Endô
    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  21. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 13 - Fight to the Finish
    7.3/10(214 votes)

    S1:E13

    Usagi continues to be attracted to both Motoki and Tuxedo Mask. Threatened with Eternal Sleep if he should fail again, Jadeite confronts the Sailor Guardians at an airport.

    Director:Harume Kosaka
    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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  22. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 26 - The Power of Friendship
    7.3/10(168 votes)

    S1:E26

    Naru is still very depressed after Nephrite's death. Usagi and Umino decide to take her to Yokohama to cheer her up. There, a kindly priest is attacked by Zoisite. Mamoru realizes that he is Tuxedo Mask, and drops a locket on the ground, where Usagi finds it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 36 - Bad Hair Day
    7.3/10(177 votes)

    S1:E36

    Minako tries to cheer Usagi up by taking her to a hair salon, leading to the discovery that Tuxedo Mask is still alive, but now very different.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 41 - Tuxedo Unmasked
    7.3/10(159 votes)

    S1:E41

    Queen Beryl orders the seven people gathered who had carried Rainbow Crystals, intending to combine them into one huge youma. Ami is determined to protect Urawa. Sailor Moon tries to heal Endymion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 14 - Match Point for Sailor Moon
    7.2/10(191 votes)

    S1:E14

    Nephrite is appointed as Jadeite's successor and begins selecting individual targets for energy, the first one being Naru's friend Rui.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Day of Destiny (1)" is the best rated episode of Sailor Moon season 1. It scored 8.7/10 from 226 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on February 20, 1993. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "A Crystal Clear Destiny".