Gravity Falls

10 Best Episodes of Gravity Falls - Season 1

Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer helping their great uncle Stan run a tourist trap in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Gravity Falls - S1E3

#15 - Headhunters (Season 1 - Episode 3)

When someone tampers with Mabel's life-size wax statue of Grunkle Stan, she and Dipper set out to find the culprit. Meanwhile, Grunkle Stan mourns over the loss of his wax doppelganger.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 1385 votes.

Gravity Falls - S1E1

#14 - Tourist Trapped (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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When Dipper and Mabel Pines arrive to spend their summer break in the remote town of Gravity Falls, Mabelโ€™s suspiciously weird new boyfriend causes the twins to come face to face with the townโ€™s strange and uncanny secrets.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 2018 votes.

Gravity Falls - S1E8

#13 - Irrational Treasure (Season 1 - Episode 8)

When Dipper and Mabel discover evidence that the reported town founder is a hoax, they set out to expose the historical cover-up and prove that Mabel's silliness is not a bad thing.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 1060 votes.

Gravity Falls - S1E6

#12 - Dipper vs. Manliness (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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In a quest to attain manliness, Dipper ventures into the forest to battle the notorious Multi-Bear. Meanwhile, Mabel tries to teach Grunkle Stan how to be attractive to women, particularly the waitress in the local diner, Lazy Susan.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 1128 votes.

Gravity Falls - S1E11

#11 - Little Dipper (Season 1 - Episode 11)

Dipper is self-conscious that Mabel is taller than him and seeks a magic solution. Meanwhile Lil' Gideon takes advantage of Dipper's and Mabel's height discrepancy.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 1009 votes.

Gravity Falls - S1E13

#10 - Boss Mabel (Season 1 - Episode 13)

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Mabel bets Grunkle Stan that she will make more money at the Mystery Shack by treating people nicely than he does by being rude and cranky.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 957 votes.

Gravity Falls - S1E16

#9 - Carpet Diem (Season 1 - Episode 16)

The twins discover a hidden room inside the Mystery Shack and compete over who should have it.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 949 votes.

Gravity Falls - S1E5

#8 - The Inconveniencing (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Dipper is invited by Wendy and her teen friends on a trek that leads to an abandoned convenience store that may be haunted.

The episode was rated 8.14 from 1244 votes.

Gravity Falls - S1E7

#7 - Double Dipper (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Stan throws a big weekend party to promote the Mystery Shack. Dipper makes clones of himself to impress Wendy. Mabel fights for the Party Queen title in honor of her two friends.

The episode was rated 8.16 from 1115 votes.

Gravity Falls - S1E18

#6 - Land Before Swine (Season 1 - Episode 18)

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When Waddles is snatched by a prehistoric beast, Dipper, Mabel, Stan, Soos, and Old Man McGucket must journey to a mysterious land trapped in time to rescue him.

The episode was rated 8.16 from 881 votes.

Gravity Falls - S1E12

#5 - Summerween (Season 1 - Episode 12)

Dipper and Mabel go trick-or-treating in the summer and encounter a candy-loving monster who threatens to devour them if they don't bring him sweet things to eat.

The episode was rated 8.23 from 1021 votes.

Gravity Falls - S1E19

#4 - Dreamscaperers (1) (Season 1 - Episode 19)

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Dipper, Mabel, and Soos must travel through Grunkle Stan's mind to defeat a tricky dream demon summoned by Lil Gideon.

The episode was rated 8.24 from 978 votes.

Gravity Falls - S1E10

#3 - Fight Fighters (Season 1 - Episode 10)

After being challenged to a fight by Wendy's boyfriend Robbie, Dipper is shocked when his favorite Fight Fighters fighter, Rumble McSkirmish, comes to life to defend him, but Dipper soon loses control of Rumble and has to find a way to stop him from seriously injuring Robbie

The episode was rated 8.27 from 1037 votes.

Gravity Falls - S1E9

#2 - The Time Traveler's Pig (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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Dipper wants to correct a mistake he made in the past with assistance from a time machine. Mabel is overjoyed when she wins a pet pig at a fair.

The episode was rated 8.33 from 1035 votes.

Gravity Falls - S1E20

#1 - Gideon Rises (2) (Season 1 - Episode 20)

Li'l Gideon swindles the Mystery Shack away, forcing Grunkle Stan and the kids to move in with Soos. While Stan weighs how he can still care for his grandniece and nephew, they decide to take on Gideon.

The episode was rated 8.53 from 950 votes.

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