Naruto

10 Best Episodes of Naruto - Season 1

In another world, ninja are the ultimate power, and in the Village Hidden in the Leaves live the stealthiest ninja in the land. Twelve years earlier, the fearsome Nine-Tailed Fox terrorized the village and claimed many lives before it was subdued and its spirit sealed within the body of a baby boy. That boy, Naruto Uzumaki, has grown up to become a ninja-in-training who's more interested in pranks than in studying ninjutsu.. but Naruto is determined to become the greatest ninja ever!

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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Naruto - S1E1

#15 - Enter: Naruto Uzumaki! (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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!

The episode was rated 8.21 from 436 votes.

Naruto - S1E32

#14 - Sakura Blossoms! (Season 1 - Episode 32)

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Lee in his weakened state is having trouble defeating Dosu. Sakura realises everyone has been protecting her until now and that its her time to protect them! Can Sakura succeed where even Lee failed?

The episode was rated 8.22 from 134 votes.

Naruto - S1E18

#13 - The Weapons Known as Shinobi (Season 1 - Episode 18)

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...

The episode was rated 8.23 from 210 votes.

Naruto - S1E8

#12 - The Oath of Pain (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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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?

The episode was rated 8.24 from 253 votes.

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#11 - The Tenth Question: All or Nothing (Season 1 - Episode 25)

As time ticks away, Naruto's only hope of passing the test lies in the final question. However, there is a requirement to answering the final question. If you choose not to answer it, you fail the test and can try again next time. But, if you choose to answer it and get it wrong, you can never take the test again and must stay a Genin forever! What will Naruto's choice be?

The episode was rated 8.24 from 145 votes.

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#10 - Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho! (Season 1 - Episode 33)

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With Sakura defeated and facing certain death, more reinforcements step into the fray. However, they sense an even bigger level of power, and its not coming from the sound trio! Meanwhile Sasuke wakes up with an ominous dark aura surrounding him and the mysterious seal spreading over his body. He has but one goal....make his enemies pay!

The episode was rated 8.26 from 136 votes.

Naruto - S1E34

#9 - Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength! (Season 1 - Episode 34)

Kiba, Shino, and Hinata decide to try and eliminate their opponents by taking more scrolls. They arrive upon a battlefield where three Rain ninjas are battling Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari. They remain hidden and observe the battle, thinking one of the Rain ninjas is a dangerous foe. After realizing Gaara's amazing abilities, they discover who is the really the dangerous one, and will be lucky if they can sneak away with their lives!

The episode was rated 8.27 from 128 votes.

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#8 - Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals (Season 1 - Episode 21)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.30 from 135 votes.

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#7 - Eat or Be Eaten: Panic In the Forest (Season 1 - Episode 28)

To prevent further problems, Sasuke thinks up a password to determine friend from foe, but will it be that simple? Meanwhile Naruto has his hands full with a giant snake. Can he handle this on his own and what about Sasuke and Sakura, can they survive the ordeal?

The episode was rated 8.40 from 142 votes.

Naruto - S1E30

#6 - The Sharingan Revived: Dragon Flame Jutsu! (Season 1 - Episode 30)

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Sasuke is still stuck in his trance and even Sakura's pleas can't get him back to normal. Meanwhile, Anko searches for the grass ninja fake. When the team appear to get the upper hand the question begs to be asked. Are the ninja truly defeated, or is there more to them than meets the eye?

The episode was rated 8.40 from 131 votes.

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#5 - The Broken Seal (Season 1 - Episode 16)

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?

The episode was rated 8.42 from 231 votes.

Naruto - S1E35

#4 - The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking Allowed (Season 1 - Episode 35)

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Team Kakashi still has only one scroll and there is only a day left before the test ends. Naruto decides they need to make a fake scroll and goes to open their Earth scroll, when Kabuto shows up and stops him, explaining that the scroll will knock them out until after the exam ends. He then tells them he will help them find the scroll they need. They seem to be the ones on the hunt, but what happens when they fall into a trap set by the enemy?

The episode was rated 8.50 from 134 votes.

Naruto - S1E26

#3 - Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death! (Season 1 - Episode 26)

Before the second exam can begin, Konohamaru and his friends pull the members of Team 7 aside for interviews, where they retell the storyline to this point.

The episode was rated 8.50 from 149 votes.

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#2 - Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection (Season 1 - Episode 31)

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Since Sakura was the only one who did not get injured in the previous battle she must watch over and protect her teammates. Unknown to her though, there are enemies watching from the trees.... They attack, but a friend arrives to help. Will it be enough?

The episode was rated 8.51 from 120 votes.

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#1 - The Demon in the Snow (Season 1 - Episode 19)

Zabuza is no longer Kakashi's enemy, and thanks to a little speech by Naruto about how ninja are, Zabuza takes on Gato's men single handedly. The Demon of the Hidden Mist takes his vengeance on Gato and all of those dumb enough to follow him, and apologizes to Haku for what he did to the kind little boy. After the group takes care of the rest of Gato's men, Zabuza asks Kakashi one final request, to see Haku one final time. This is Zabuza's requiem.

The episode was rated 8.65 from 220 votes.

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