The BEST episodes of A Certain Scientific Railgun season 1
Every episode of A Certain Scientific Railgun season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of A Certain Scientific Railgun season 1!
This story is set in a world where supernatural powers exist through science, and magic exists through religion, in ‘University City.’ (2.3 million inhabitants) Meet the civilian protagonist Mikoto and her friend Kuroko, maintainers of peace and order at the University district, as members of the 'Judgement'.
#1 - AIM Burst
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/19/2009
The girls work to stop the monster before it reaches a nuclear power plant! Uiharu’s efforts slow the abomination down, but Mikoto might be the only person able to stop the creature’s rampage!
#2 - Urban Legends
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2009
Awkwardness ensues when Mikoto runs into Kamijo. When they meet again later in the day, Mikoto demands a duel! She gives it her all, but there’s a chance she’s no match for Kamijo’s powers.
#3 - Dear My Friends
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/20/2010
Misaka and her friends reach the facility where the children are being held, but Therestina uses Capacity Down to take the Espers out of the fight. With everything on the line, it’s up to Saten to save the day.
#4 - Academy City
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/23/2010
Konori’s past with Big Spider is revealed. In the present, she finds herself torn. Can she honor her responsibilities as a Judgment officer while somehow remaining loyal to Kurozuma?
#5 - What Is It You See In Your Eyes Right Now?
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/13/2010
Therestina reveals new information about her real identity and her master plan. Meanwhile, Kuroko and the gang vow to fight alongside Misaka in order to save the children jeopardized by Therestina’s activities.
#6 - Level 6
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/6/2010
The past comes into focus as Haru'ue and Edasaki’s connection to a common Child Error facility is revealed. Later, Misaka sets out to find Kiyama after learning that the rogue scientist is out on bail and working with the Frog Doctor.
#7 - Abilities and Powers
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2009
As Kuroko and Konori begin to suspect Judgement officers are the true targets of the mysterious bomber, Uiharu, Mikoto, and Saten find themselves in an explosive situation while shopping!
#8 - Voices
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/27/2010
Kuroko suspects Haru'ue has something to do with the recent poltergeisting events, and it’s causing tension between her and Uiharu. Later, Haru'ue reveals a hidden part of her past.
#9 - Dr. Kiyama
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/12/2009
After inadvertently connecting to Kiyama’s mind, Mikoto learns what’s been motivating the doctor’s actions. Later, when the network goes out of control, Mikoto comes face to face with a monster!
#10 - A Certain Pair of New Trainees
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2009
Uiharu and Kuroko have an argument that leads to recollections of the past, when the girls were young Judgment recruits, and a dangerous mission resulted in a life-long promise between friends.
#11 - Tsuzuri's Summer Vacation
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/30/2010
After Komoe and Yomikawa encourage her to get a hobby, Tesso rediscovers an old school arcade game she loved as a child and forms an unlikely bond with a fellow fan.
#12 - Midsummer Festival
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/13/2010
The midsummer festival arrives, and students are preparing to show off their school for friends and family. Misaka’s scheduled to perform a violin solo for the festivities - if her nerves don’t get the best of her!
#13 - Skill Out
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/16/2010
Misaka and Kuroko investigate a gang called Skill Out. The group is known to be attacking Espers all over Academy City - but in some instances, a mysterious man arrives just in time to stop the confrontation.
#14 - Poltergeist
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/20/2010
The gang discovers that the recent wave of earthquakes is connected to a phenomenon called poltergeisting - and there’s a chance Uiharu’s new roomie might be somehow be involved.
#15 - Level Upper
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2009
Mikoto and Kuroko ponder the ramifications of Kaitabi’s shocking display of strength and wonder if Level Uppers actually exist. Before they can find answers, Kaitabi mysteriously slips into a coma!
#16 - Everyone is Proactive When it Comes to This
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2009
Someone is planting bombs all over Academy City, and it’s up to Judgment to stop the person responsible. Mikoto, wanting a piece of the action, uses Uiharu’s badge to investigate on her own.
#18 - When Working Under a Hot Sun, Rehydration is Essential
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2009
Mikoto and Kuroko get in trouble for using their powers in the dorm. Their punishment: pool cleaning duty! Later, Kuroko finds herself feeling frisky after accidentally ingesting a powerful aphrodisiac!
#19 - Silent Majority
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2009
Saten falls into a coma after she confesses using a Level Upper to Uiharu. Later, Mikoto and Kuroko discover that all of the recent coma patients are connected - in more ways than one!
#20 - Asunaro Park
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/6/2010
Misaka and the girls decide to play matchmaker with their dorm’s Head Resident and Daigo, Uiharu and Saten's teacher. Things look to be working out - until Daigo brings up the subject of marriage.
#21 - Majority Report
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2009
Even as Mikoto and Kuroko question Dr. Kiyami about the side-effects of Level Uppers, Saten wonders if she should use the one she recently found - even though there could be dangerous consequences.
#22 - Tokiwadai is Targeted
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2009
Someone is tasering students and drawing on their faces with permanent marker! While Kuroko and Kazari investigate, poor Ruiko becomes the latest victim. Who is behind the unusual attacks?
#23 - A Bikini Divides the Eyeline Between Top and Bottom, But a One-piece Shows Off the Figure, so They Only Flatter the Slender
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/26/2009
The Swim Club recruits Misaka and the gang to strut their stuff as swimsuit models! Later, after taking a break from posing and primping, the girls work together to make some curry.
#24 - Special Workshop
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/9/2010
Saten and the other students who used the Level Upper learn some valuable lessons when they attend a special weekend workshop taught by Komoe and Yomikawa.