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The Best Episodes of The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1

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The life of Gumball Watterson, a 12-year old cat who attends middle school in Elmore. Accompanied by his pet, adoptive brother, and best friend Darwin Watterson, he frequently finds himself involved in various shenanigans around

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 35 - The Helmet
    8.7/10(1915 votes)

    S1:E35

    Gumball wears a lucky helmet, but it tears his family apart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, James Lamont, Jon Foster, Tommy Panays

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  2. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 8 - The Spoon
    8.3/10(2056 votes)

    S1:E8

    Gumball and Darwin become unwitting accomplices in a stick-up at a gas station.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  3. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 13 - The Mystery
    8.2/10(1935 votes)

    S1:E13

    Gumball decides to investigate when his class finds Principal Brown wrapped up in toilet paper, shaved and, covered in green paint, or else face detention.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  4. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 32 - The Curse
    8.2/10(1686 votes)

    S1:E32

    Gumball's good day turns bad to worse throughout his school day, much to the point where he believes he is "cursed".

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  5. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 1 - The DVD
    8.1/10(2598 votes)

    S1:E1

    An overdue DVD causes chaos (and a hefty fee) for Gumball and Darwin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  6. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 10 - The Painting
    7.9/10(1944 votes)

    S1:E10

    After seeing a picture that Anais drew, Principal Brown assumes that Anais finds her family dysfunctional, so he begins to meddle in their family life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  7. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 17 - The Party
    7.9/10(1847 votes)

    S1:E17

    Gumball and his friends are invited to a high-school party hosted by Tobias's sister Rachel, but they must find dates in order to attend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves

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  8. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 5 - The End
    7.8/10(2045 votes)

    S1:E5

    Gumball and Darwin, thinking that the world will end in 24 hours, decide to make the most out of their remaining time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  9. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 18 - The Refund
    7.8/10(1829 votes)

    S1:E18

    Gumball and Darwin go to great lengths to get their money back from an incompatible video game, but the rental store's policy prevents them from getting it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  10. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 2 - The Responsible
    7.7/10(2339 votes)

    S1:E2

    Gumball and Darwin get to babysit Anais whilst their parents go to a PTA meeting but being "responsible" has a different meaning when you don't know what it means.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Andrew Brenner, Mic Graves, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  11. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 7 - The Quest
    7.7/10(1973 votes)

    S1:E7

    Gumball and Darwin help Anais get her beloved doll back after it is lost on the way to school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  12. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 14 - The Prank
    7.7/10(1869 votes)

    S1:E14

    Gumball and Darwin's pranks on their father get out of hand.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  13. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 20 - The Picnic
    7.7/10(1811 votes)

    S1:E20

    A school picnic in the Forest of Doom poses a hazard for Gumball and Darwin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, James Lamont

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  14. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 23 - The Sock
    7.7/10(1714 votes)

    S1:E23

    Mr. Small teaches Gumball and Darwin various ways of becoming more honest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Sam Ward, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  15. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 26 - The Mustache
    7.7/10(1731 votes)

    S1:E26

    Gumball and Darwin want to become adults, Richard wants to lose weight. After accidentally having their cereal switched with supplements Richard ordered, Gumball, Darwin and Anais find themselves having very unusual growth spurts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves

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  16. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 29 - The Wand
    7.7/10(1720 votes)

    S1:E29

    The guys share the power of magic with Dad.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  17. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 31 - The Car
    7.7/10(1670 votes)

    S1:E31

    Gumball and Darwin are eager enough to do numerous chores at Mr. Robinson's house, until they accidentally destroy his car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  18. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 34 - The Meddler
    7.7/10(1689 votes)

    S1:E34

    Seeing Gumball in need of attention, Nicole hangs out with him at school, which becomes increasingly embarrassing for her son.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  19. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 36 - The Fight
    7.7/10(1671 votes)

    S1:E36

    After Gumball's bullying problem, Tina Rex demands to have a fight with him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  20. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 12 - The Ghost
    7.6/10(1958 votes)

    S1:E12

    When a ghost named Carrie possesses Gumball's body in order to feel earthly experiences and to eat, he must learn to say "no" to her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  21. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 15 - The Gi
    7.6/10(1852 votes)

    S1:E15

    Gumball and Darwin are ridiculed for their martial-arts outfits by their schoolmates, and their mom tries to convince them to take them off.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  22. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 24 - The Genius
    7.6/10(1734 votes)

    S1:E24

    Darwin goes to an institute for geniuses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  23. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 27 - The Date
    7.6/10(1706 votes)

    S1:E27

    Gumball learns how to date, so he can go out on a date with Penny. Later on it turns out that he is going to a funeral, not a date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  24. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 33 - The Microwave
    7.6/10(1719 votes)

    S1:E33

    Gumball creates a creature, made of every gross thing he could find, with a cannibalistic appetite.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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  25. The Amazing World of Gumball Season 1 Episode 9 - The Pressure
    7.5/10(1936 votes)

    S1:E9

    When Masami claims that Darwin is her boyfriend, Gumball vows to help his friend before he gets kissed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ben Bocquelet, Sam Ward, James Lamont, Jon Foster

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Helmet" is the best rated episode of "The Amazing World of Gumball" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 1915 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Ben Bocquelet, James Lamont, Jon Foster, Tommy Panays, it aired on 3/6/2012. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Spoon".