The BEST episodes of Naruto Shippuden season 1

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

Naruto Uzumaki, is a loud, hyperactive, adolescent ninja who constantly searches for approval and recognition, as well as to become Hokage, who is acknowledged as the leader and strongest of all ninja in the village.

Last Updated: 11/5/2024Network: TV TokyoStatus: Ended
The Legacy
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8.66
460 votes

#1 - The Legacy

Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 10/18/2007

Gaara's body has finally been recovered, and Chiyo determines that there is only one way to save him. It's up to her and the entire village to prove to Gaara that he is loved, and Naruto shows Gaara that he does have a friend.

Father and Mother
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8.56
399 votes

#2 - Father and Mother

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/2/2007

The Iron Sand stops both puppets from moving. Chiyo's right arm (which she had turned into a puppet) gets clogged and broken as well. Chiyo thinks back to the past and remembers how Sasori created and controled his first puppets, Father and Mother. Sakura urges Chiyo to use her again as her puppet. With Chiyo's help, Sakura avoids the columns formed by the Iron Sand to attack her.

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Aesthetics of an Instant
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8.54
397 votes

#3 - Aesthetics of an Instant

Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 9/27/2007

Kakashi must act quickly to calm Naruto down before he releases too much of Kyubi's power. Meanwhile, Deidara is cornered by Gai's team, and when he realizes that he can't defeat them, he decides that the only way he'll die is he takes everyone else with him!

Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100!
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8.52
518 votes

#4 - Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100!

Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 8/23/2007

Chiyo uses her abilities as a master puppeteer to allow her to control ten puppets at once against Sasori. However, Sasori has gone a step ahead, and gained the ability to control one hundred puppets at once! Can Chiyo defeat the man who took down an entire country?

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Impossible Dream
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8.42
524 votes

#5 - Impossible Dream

Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 8/30/2007

It's the final stand against Sasori, and Chiyo reveals the flaw in Sasori's "immortality". As Sasori breathes his last breaths, he rewards the two kunoichi for his defeat by providing them some valuable information. In ten days, they will have the opportunity to meet with one of his spies who can provide them with information on Orochimaru, and Sasuke as well.

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Kakashi Enlightened!
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8.40
484 votes

#6 - Kakashi Enlightened!

Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 9/27/2007

Kakashi unleashes his new Mangekyo Sharingan against Deidara, turning the tide of the battle in their favor, but when Naruto begins to act strangely, Kakashi sees him as the bigger threat.

Homecoming
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8.37
950 votes

#7 - Homecoming

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/15/2007

An older and stronger Naruto returns from his two and a half years of training with Jiraiya. When he gets back he finds that many things have changed since he left. From Konohamaru becoming a Gennin and being under the supervision of Ebisu to Tsunade's, the Fifth Hokage, being added to the great stone faces. Now the tasks of starting things where they were left has begun. And what new danger does Jiraiya know about?

Directors: Hayato Date
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The Secret Weapon is Called…
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8.35
481 votes

#8 - The Secret Weapon is Called…

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/24/2007

The fights against Itachi and Kisame finally come to an end, but are these the real Itachi and Kisame?

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The Third Kazekage
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8.33
519 votes

#9 - The Third Kazekage

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/9/2007

Chiyo and Sakura must try and defeat Sasori's strongest puppet, the Third Kazekage.

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Return of the Kazekage
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8.29
495 votes

#10 - Return of the Kazekage

Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 10/25/2007

Now that Gaara's been revived, the Hidden Sand Village slowly begins to return to normal. It's time for the ninja of Konoha to take their leave, and Naruto shows Gaara how friends say goodbye. Meanwhile, a mysterious ninja tries to join Akatsuki.

Sasori's Real Face
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8.18
475 votes

#11 - Sasori's Real Face

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 7/26/2007

With his puppet destroyed, Sasori reveals himself to Chiyo and Sakura, looking no older than when he left his village twenty years ago. As a further bit of nostalgia, he produces a summoning scroll and calls forth the Third Kazekage, whom Sasori has made into a puppet. Using its weapons, which are even more dangerous than Hiruko's, Sasori is able to catch Sakura in a poison gas cloud. Meanwhile, Kankuro, Temari's team, and Ebizo make their way to the Akatsuki hideout.

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Chiyo's Secret Skills
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8.16
434 votes

#12 - Chiyo's Secret Skills

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/2/2007

Sakura manages to escape the poison gas cloud by using an explosive scroll on herself. Chiyo calls forth the "Mother" and "Father" puppets that Sasori created to fight him and the Third. They manage to hold down the Third for awhile until Sasori releases the Third's secret technique: Iron Sand. Meanwhile, Team Guy are having trouble fighting the clones and showing exhaustion from the battle. Naruto and Kakashi manage to avoid Deidara's clay bombs and keep up with him.

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The Kazekage Stands Tall
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8.16
525 votes

#13 - The Kazekage Stands Tall

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/15/2007

Gaara and Deidara continue their fight with Gaara gaining the upper hand. Deidara then begins to attack the village and Gaara, the Kazekage, must protect it. Can Gaara defeat Deidara or is he playing right into his hands.

Directors: Hayato Date
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Three Minutes Between Life and Death
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8.16
519 votes

#14 - Three Minutes Between Life and Death

Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 8/16/2007

Sakura has managed to destroy Sasori's strongest puppet, but he still has a few tricks up sleeve. And although Sakura's managed to avoid a fatal blow from the poison, she and Chiyo must defeat him in three minutes before the antidote wears off and they are vulnerable to Sasori's attacks. Can they defeat him in time?

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The Medical Ninja's Student
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8.14
509 votes

#15 - The Medical Ninja's Student

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/26/2007

Upon arriving at the Sand Village's medical center, Kakashi is attacked by an elderly woman. Who is this woman and why is she attacking Kakashi? Meanwhile, Sakura does an examination on Kankuro and figures out that he's in bad shape. Can she use what Tsunade taught her in order to save Kankuro's life?

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A Meeting With Destiny
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8.13
510 votes

#16 - A Meeting With Destiny

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/10/2007

While Gai's group must fight against Kisame in order to proceed, Kakashi's group is cut off by another familiar face...Itachi Uchiha! Kakashi and Naruto team up and face the legendary ninja, but will even that be enough?

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Sealing Jutsu: Nine Phantom Dragons
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8.12
513 votes

#17 - Sealing Jutsu: Nine Phantom Dragons

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/19/2007

With Kankuro injured, Chiyo and Ebizou make an appearance in order to save his life. They try everything, but it's all in vain and Kankuro's condition is progressively getting worse. Meanwhile, Sasori and Deidara arrive at the Akatsuki hideout and begin extracting Shukaku from Gaara using a mysterious technique.

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Naruto's Growth
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8.11
506 votes

#18 - Naruto's Growth

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/17/2007

While Gai, Lee, Tenten and Neji continue their battle against Kisame, Naruto and Kakashi work together to fight Itachi. But when Itachi puts Naruto in a genjutsu spell, can Naruto find a way to break free?

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Mission Cleared
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8.10
541 votes

#19 - Mission Cleared

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/29/2007

Deidara launches an attack on the village and Gaara must do his duty as Kazekage and protect it. However, Gaara's left himself wide open for an attack!

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The Retired Granny's Determination
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8.06
505 votes

#20 - The Retired Granny's Determination

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/3/2007

When Pakkun discovers the whereabouts of the Akatsuki's hideout, Kakashi orders Pakkun to find Gai and his team and lead them to the position. Meanwhile, Kakashi and his group decide to head out with Temari and other sand ninjas, but Chiyo decides to go in her place. Will this old woman help or hinder the mission?

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Charge Tactic! Button Hook Entry!!
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8.05
493 votes

#21 - Charge Tactic! Button Hook Entry!!

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 6/21/2007

Knowing that Akatsuki's lair is protected by a powerful barrier, Kakashi and Gai decide that the teams must work together to dismantle the barrier.

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Hiruko vs. Two Kunoichi!
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8.04
444 votes

#22 - Hiruko vs. Two Kunoichi!

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/19/2007

Chiyo and Sakura team up to fight Sasori, but soon realize that if they get something even as small as scratch, it's all over. Can the two defeat this puppet master?

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The Secret of Jinchuriki
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8.03
504 votes

#23 - The Secret of Jinchuriki

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/31/2007

As the group draws closer to Akatsuki's hideout, Chiyo reveals some startling information about the Jinchuuriki. Naruto becomes more determined than ever to rescue Gaara, but is it too late to save him?

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Run, Kankuro
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8.03
414 votes

#24 - Run, Kankuro

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/29/2007

With Gaara captured and abducted, Kankuro goes after Deidara to get him back. However, his path is soon blocked by Sasori, whom doesn't plan on letting him pass.

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Traps Activate! Team Guy's Enemy
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8.01
485 votes

#25 - Traps Activate! Team Guy's Enemy

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/5/2007

As Gai's team stays behind to fight a group of mysterious enemies, Kakashi's team enters the Akatsuki hideout, where Naruto makes an unhappy discovery.

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