The BEST episodes of Elena of Avalor season 1

Every episode of Elena of Avalor season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Elena of Avalor season 1!

Elena of Avalor tells the story of a brave teenager who has saved her kingdom from an evil sorceress and must now learn to rule as a crown princess until she’s old enough to be queen.

Last Updated: 9/24/2024Network: Disney ChannelStatus: Ended
Navidad
star
7.89
217 votes

#1 - Navidad

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/9/2016

Elena brings all the communities of Avalor together to share each other's holiday traditions. But when a Doña Paloma scheme causes an overly competitive atmosphere, Elena sets off on a traditional "parranda" and carols through the city to remind everyone of the true spirit of Navidad.

Directors: Nathan Chew
Writer: Craig Gerber
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Realm of the Jaquins
star
7.79
77 votes

#2 - Realm of the Jaquins

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/12/2017

Elena travels to the realm of the jaquins, but unknowingly puts Avalor in danger.

Directors: Elliot M. Bour
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Crystal in the Rough
star
7.78
117 votes

#3 - Crystal in the Rough

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/11/2017

On Isabel’s first day of school, she tries changing herself in order to fit in on a field trip to the Crystal Caverns.

Directors: Nathan Chew
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My Fair Naomi
star
7.73
118 votes

#4 - My Fair Naomi

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/6/2017

When Elena finds out that her best friend Naomi's sixteenth birthday is coming up, she decides to throw her a Royal Quinceanera at the palace! But when Naomi becomes obsessed with having the perfect party, their friendship is put to the test.

Directors: Robb Pratt
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Captain Turner Returns
star
7.73
121 votes

#5 - Captain Turner Returns

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/8/2017

Naomi's mom gets a new job in their old kingdom. Naomi and Elena try to convince her not to move the family away from Avalor.

Directors: Nathan Chew
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The Scepter of Light
star
7.62
206 votes

#6 - The Scepter of Light

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/4/2016

When a moth fairy tries to bring "the gift of eternal darkness" to Avalor during a solar eclipse, Elena must learn how to control the magic in her royal scepter.

Directors: Robb Pratt
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A Day to Remember
star
7.61
224 votes

#7 - A Day to Remember

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/16/2016

Elena learns she has the ability to see ghosts and helps the spirit of an elderly woman mend the rift between her grandchildren and save the family restaurant.

Directors: Elliot M. Bour
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Flight of the Jaquins
star
7.60
148 votes

#8 - Flight of the Jaquins

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/4/2017

Skylar is chosen to help train three young jaquins to protect the Kingdom of Avalanche.

Directors: Robb Pratt
Writer: Becca Topol
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Island of Youth
star
7.58
304 votes

#9 - Island of Youth

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/12/2016

While the castle is preparing a surprise party for Esteban, Elena and Mateo take him sailing to an island where the Fountain of Youth is located. Elena and Mateo must save Esteban when he drinks too much water and becomes younger.

Directors: Nathan Chew
Writer: Becca Topol
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Prince Too Charming
star
7.58
267 votes

#10 - Prince Too Charming

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/16/2016

Elena sets aside her royal duties; a gigantic wooden totem creature called the Yacalli based on a Mayan legend awakens.

Directors: Nathan Chew
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All Heated Up
star
7.55
374 votes

#11 - All Heated Up

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/29/2016

A magical rock's anger threatens to result in a huge eruption and Elena butts heads with the Grand Council over how to deal with it.

Directors: Elliot M. Bour
Writer: Tom Rogers
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The Princess Knight
star
7.54
128 votes

#12 - The Princess Knight

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/18/2017

Elena enters a fencing tournament disguised as "Knight Elezar" to prove that she is a great fencer.

Directors: Nathan Chew
Writer: Becca Topol
Watch Now:Amazon
Spirit Monkey Business
star
7.51
104 votes

#13 - Spirit Monkey Business

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/30/2017

Elena must rescue Mateo when an unruly spirit monkey launches him into the Spirit World.

Directors: Nathan Chew
Writer: Tom Rogers
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Royal Retreat
star
7.49
224 votes

#14 - Royal Retreat

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/30/2016

Elena attends her first Royal Retreat as the Crown Princess; a disagreement with a fellow ruler helps her realize the importance of doing the right thing over fitting in.

Directors: Robb Pratt
Writer: Becca Topol
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Olaball
star
7.48
161 votes

#15 - Olaball

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/25/2017

Elena helps coach Gabe when he joins Avalor's Royal "olaball" team despite being a terrible player.

Directors: Nathan Chew
Writer: Tom Rogers
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First Day of Rule
star
7.45
550 votes

#16 - First Day of Rule

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/22/2016

Elena officially becomes the crown princess; she rescues her sister, Isabel, from Noblins -- elf-like creatures that can shape shift.

Directors: Elliot M. Bour
Writer: Craig Gerber
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Spellbound
star
7.42
293 votes

#17 - Spellbound

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/26/2016

A wicked wizard turns Elena's family to stone; Mateo helps to undo the spell and saves Elena's family.

Directors: Robb Pratt
Writer: Tom Rogers
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Finders Leapers
star
7.40
240 votes

#18 - Finders Leapers

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/23/2016

Esteban releases a magical elf-like creature during an archaeological dig who unleashes hundreds of other duendes on Avalor.

Directors: Nathan Chew
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The Gecko's Tale
star
7.40
62 votes

#19 - The Gecko's Tale

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/18/2017

Elena and her sister Isabel must work together to help undo a curse when an explorer is turned into a gecko.

Directors: Robb Pratt
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Wizard-in-Training
star
7.40
93 votes

#20 - Wizard-in-Training

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/21/2017

Mateo takes on an apprentice, but soon discovers teaching is harder than it looks.

Directors: Robb Pratt
Writer: Becca Topol
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Masks of Magic
star
7.38
39 votes

#21 - Masks of Magic

Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 10/1/2017

When visiting dignitaries fall under a spell of magical masks, Elena must learn to work with the equally headstrong Dona Paloma to break the spell.

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Model Sister
star
7.36
393 votes

#22 - Model Sister

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/22/2016

Elena must decide between helping Isabel as promised and fulfilling her new royal obligations as crown princess.

Directors: Elliot M. Bour
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King of the Carnaval
star
7.36
107 votes

#23 - King of the Carnaval

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/22/2017

Esteban’s childhood friend, Victor, returns to Avalor during the kingdom’s Carnaval celebration and convinces Esteban to help him rob the royal treasury.

Directors: Robb Pratt
Writer: Tom Rogers
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Blockheads
star
7.14
63 votes

#24 - Blockheads

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/16/2017

When a mysterious spell turns Elena and her friends into moving Maruvian sculptures, it's up to Isabel to undo the magic!

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Party of a Lifetime
star
7.11
62 votes

#25 - Party of a Lifetime

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/25/2017

Elena and her friends get stranded on a sailboat and are rescued by a mysterious ship.

Directors: Robb Pratt
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