The BEST episodes of Iron Man season 1

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

Iron Man, also known as Iron Man: The Animated Series, is an American animated television series based on Marvel Comics' superhero Iron Man. The series aired from 1994 to 1996 in syndication as part of The Marvel Action Hour, which packaged Iron Man with another animated series based on Marvel properties, the Fantastic Four, with one half-hour episode from each series airing back-to-back. The show was backed by a toy line that featured many armor variants.

Last Updated: 12/15/2025Network: UPNStatus: Ended

7.33

54 votes

#1 - Data in, Chaos Out

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/1994

The Mandarin and Justin Hammer have taken control of Stark satellites, using them to inflict a disaster. Meanwhile, Modok turns Jim Rhodes against his friends, leading to Iron Man battling War Machine.

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7.19

79 votes

#2 - Enemy Without, Enemy Within

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/1994

Force Works race to save a model that was kidnapped by the Mandarin's henchmen. But Modok has a more than passing interest in her.

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7.04

75 votes

#3 - Iron Man to the Second Power (2)

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/26/1994

Iron Man goes head to head with his evil double and must also face the Living Laser and the Grey Gargoyle.

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6.93

75 votes

#4 - The Defection of Hawkeye

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/12/1994

Incriminating evidence suggests Hawkeye has betrayed Force Works, but he protests that he is innocent.

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6.70

166 votes

#5 - And the Sea Shall Give Up Its Dead

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/1994

The Mandarin turns the crew of a sunken Russian submarine into zombies, pitting them against Iron Man and Force Works.

Writer: Ron Friedman

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6.60

146 votes

#6 - Rejoice! I Am Ultimo, Thy Deliverer

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/1994

Iron Man has to contend with the infamous Ultimo, who was brought back on-line thanks to Mandarin and Modok.

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6.49

47 votes

#7 - The Origin of Iron Man (1)

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/3/1994

A powerless Iron Man is trapped in the Chinese arctic. To keep warm, Tony views his past memories, reliving the origin of his mighty armor.

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6.45

47 votes

#8 - The Origin of Iron Man (2)

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/10/1994

As his armor continues to recharge, Tony sees more of his past. Meanwhile, Force Works are on their way to rescue him, but they'll have to be faster than the Mandarin's henchmen.

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