The BEST episodes of Naruto season 4

Every episode of Naruto season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Naruto season 4!

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!

Last Updated: 12/12/2024Network: TV TokyoStatus: Ended
A Plea from a Friend
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8.90
241 votes

#1 - A Plea from a Friend

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/4/2005

Naruto proves to be too much for Sasuke to handle as Naruto fights back with renewed vigour. Finally acknowledging Naruto's strength, Sasuke puts on his forehead protector, symbolizing both as equals. But when Sasuke's Sharingan is upgraded to level 3, the tables turn on Naruto. Just when all hope seems lost for Naruto, he undergoes a startling transformation, but will it be enough?

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For a Friend
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8.90
240 votes

#2 - For a Friend

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/27/2005

Kakashi learns the truth about the chase after Sasuke, and orders his dogs, including Pakkun, to go find Naruto and Sasuke. However, things are looking grim as the clash between the Chindori and the Rasengan ensues. The attacks are even, causing Naruto and Sasuke to both fly back. Naruto finally realizes how serious Sasuke is, and gets the snot beat out of him while he remembers how he always wanted to be friends with Sasuke.

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The Promise That Could Not Be Kept
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8.90
240 votes

#3 - The Promise That Could Not Be Kept

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/18/2005

Shikamaru's group is brought back to Konoha with many injuries. Neji and Chouji could possibly die, Kiba has a deep wound but nothing too serious, and Naruto and Shimakamru have a few injuries. When Sakura finds out they are back ,she goes immediatley to see Sasuke and Naruto but finds out Sasuke got away. Can Naruto keep his promise to Sakura? And what news does the Jiraiya have for Naruto?

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The End of Tears
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8.90
240 votes

#4 - The End of Tears

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/11/2005

The battle between Naruto and Sasuke comes to a close, as One-Tailed Naruto takes on Cursed Seal Level 2 Sasuke in one final Rasengan vs. Chidori clash! And this time...only one person will emerge victorious. Will Kakashi and Pakkun make it in time? And who is this mysterious ninja watching everything?

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A Battle of Bugs: The Deceivers and the Deceived
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8.80
150 votes

#5 - A Battle of Bugs: The Deceivers and the Deceived

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/31/2005

With Hinata's safety in danger, the group must try and figure out a way to save her and protect the Bikouchuu at the same time. Every time one side seems to have an edge though, the other reveals yet a new trick. As dawn approaches, they don't have long left… can they succeed?

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Blaze Away, Byakugan! This Is My Ninja Way
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8.80
150 votes

#6 - Blaze Away, Byakugan! This Is My Ninja Way

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/14/2005

With the group trapped, Shino makes a deal to trade the Bikouchuu for Hinata. Unfortunately for the opponents, Hinata got away, making the deal worthless! They begin to attack but can Hinata show up to save the day?

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The Closed Door
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8.79
66 votes

#7 - The Closed Door

Season 4 - Episode 39 - Aired 2/1/2006

Naruto is recovering thanks to the mysterious girl, Isaribi. While Naruto is recovering, Anko, Shino, and Ino search for him and also meet the man in charge of the payroll shipment. The group eventually meets back up, but not before finding the sea monster's lair.

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Deep Cover?! A Super S-Ranked Mission!
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8.60
240 votes

#8 - Deep Cover?! A Super S-Ranked Mission!

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/25/2005

Jiraiya begins to worry about Naruto and Sakura's wellbeing. He then requests that Tsunade send them on a mission with him. He finds Naruto telling Sakura he is not going to stop her from going after Sasuke, but he is going with her, and tells them about the mission. They head off to Rice Country to find the Hidden Sound Village, and hopefully Sasuke as well.

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Pure Terror! The House of Orochimaru
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8.60
210 votes

#9 - Pure Terror! The House of Orochimaru

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/15/2005

Sasame leads Naruto, Jiraiya, and Sakura to Orochimaru's hideout. They send Sasame back to the village because of the danger level. Jiraiya summons Gamakichi to go in first and investigate. The four come to three tunnels. Jiraiya goes off to the right, Naruto and Sakura down the middle and Gamakichi down the left. Will the four of them make it past the traps?

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The Three Villains from the Maximum Security Prison
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8.40
150 votes

#10 - The Three Villains from the Maximum Security Prison

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/6/2005

With the events of the Rice Field Country behind them, everyone prepares for their training. But a new threat soon arises. Remember Mizuki? He's back and he's planning to break out of Konoha's Correctional Facility, along with two stupid, fat brothers…

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The Battle at Sea: The Power Unleashed!
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8.31
156 votes

#11 - The Battle at Sea: The Power Unleashed!

Season 4 - Episode 42 - Aired 2/22/2006

Naruto and Amachi's battle comes to a rather quick end, or does it? Also, Anko recovers more of her past including a significant event.

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Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea!
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8.30
180 votes

#12 - Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea!

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/8/2005

When Sasame drugs the gang, she prepares to hand them over to Orochimaru. But, when she discovers that they are to be killed, she has a change of heart…

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Search for the Rare Bikochu Beetle
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8.30
120 votes

#13 - Search for the Rare Bikochu Beetle

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/17/2005

Naruto is unable to search for Sasuke due to Tsunade's orders, while Kiba and Hinata wonder how they can help him out. Shino remembers a special type of bug that if it is found, could easily track Sasuke down. they go and discuss it with Tsunade, who agrees to let them search for it, making Shino the leader. Tsunade discovers Naruto eavsfropping the conversation and lets him go with them. But, can they complete a mission with only a 10% success rate? As they travel, Naruto has difficulty dealing with Shino's bizzare behavior. Hinata also sneaks out in the middle of the night to practice some mysterious moves. After two days of travelling, they finally reach their destination. And they're not alone, a mysterious group is also after the same thing.

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Infiltration: The Set-Up!
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8.25
97 votes

#14 - Infiltration: The Set-Up!

Season 4 - Episode 40 - Aired 2/8/2006

After Isaribi escapes, Naruto and his team decide to go to the forbidden island and confront Orochimaru and his subordinates. They soon discover that Orochimaru is not the man behind the curtain, but a man known as Amachi. Amachi is the one responsible for turning Isaribi into a monster, so why is she helping him?

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Despair: A Fractured Heart
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8.24
152 votes

#15 - Despair: A Fractured Heart

Season 4 - Episode 41 - Aired 2/15/2006

After narrowly escaping the collapsing lab, Naruto and the others must catch up to the money convoy. However, Amachi has already set his trap, and the convoy crew has taken the bait. Naruto and the others arrive to save the day, as all of them prepare for battle. But can the group defeat Amachi when he reveals his true self? And what will happen when Isaribi realizes how far Naruto will go to save her?

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Two Heartbeats: Kabuto's Trap
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8.20
150 votes

#16 - Two Heartbeats: Kabuto's Trap

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/22/2005

Naruto arrives in the nick of time to save Sakura, but not before Kabuto tells her that Sasuke is dead! Naruto attacks but ends up tangled in a deadly trap of Kabuto's. Is it all over for our hero and will they find Arashi?

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Sakura's Determination
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8.20
180 votes

#17 - Sakura's Determination

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/29/2005

The battle between Naruto and Arashi continues, but Naruto's injury is making it difficult for him to succeed. Sasame jumps in to try to save Naruto but will it be enough?

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Orochimaru's Shadow
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8.20
150 votes

#18 - Orochimaru's Shadow

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/10/2005

Naruto, Iruka and Pakkun meet up with Mizuki's fiancee Tsubaki and she has come to offer help to the three. Meanwhile, Shikamaru, Ino and Chouji are having trouble holding the two brothers at bay. While this is going on, Tsunade discovers a startling secret about Mizuki and Orochimaru and plans to take matters into her own hands…

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Remembrance: The Lost Page
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8.13
92 votes

#19 - Remembrance: The Lost Page

Season 4 - Episode 38 - Aired 1/25/2006

Being some of the few Genins available, Naruto, Ino, and Shino are forced to accompany Anko on her mission to the Sea Country to destroy a sea monster and protect a boat carrying gold. However, Anko is acting strange as she begins to remember more and more events from her past, and the connection she once had with Orochimaru.

A Town of Outlaws, the Shadow of the Fuma Clan
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8.10
210 votes

#20 - A Town of Outlaws, the Shadow of the Fuma Clan

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/1/2005

Naruto, Sakura and Jiraiya end up in a town that is even worse than the one they were chased out of. Jiraiya heads off and leaves Naruto and Sakura to get some food. Along the way they find the ninja that attacked them before, but things are not as clearcut as they might seem.

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Raiga's Counterattack
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8.09
156 votes

#21 - Raiga's Counterattack

Season 4 - Episode 25 - Aired 10/19/2005

Ranmaru is determined to bring Raiga back from the dead and appears to suceed! An enraged raiga now goes on the offensive, starting with Tenten. Karashi runs back to the Curry House to tell the others what has happened, but who's side is he really on?

What's the Difference? Don't All Insects Look Alike?
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7.80
180 votes

#22 - What's the Difference? Don't All Insects Look Alike?

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/24/2005

The group struggles to find a Bikouchuu, but seem to fail at every turn. When it starts to rain they realise they only have one more chance to find it, will Hinata's Byakugan be enough?

Funeral March for the Living
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7.60
150 votes

#23 - Funeral March for the Living

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/21/2005

When Naruto rescues three strangers he finds himself dragged into yet another mission. However, this time he doesn't want to partake in it! That is until he hears that there might be a connection to Akatsuki. With Neji, Lee and Tenten as his teammates, will he find the information he is looking for?

A Clash of Fate: You Can't Bring Me Down
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7.50
180 votes

#24 - A Clash of Fate: You Can't Bring Me Down

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/17/2005

Mizuki is determined to make Naruto and Iruka suffer and it appears that he has the upper edge with his improved strength and speed! Shikamaru, Ino and Chouji are also at their limits and now Fuujin and Raijin are free. Can Tsunade arrive in time to help?

Run! The Curry of Life
star
7.40
150 votes

#25 - Run! The Curry of Life

Season 4 - Episode 26 - Aired 10/26/2005

Lee is left facing Raiga alone while Tenten and the others hurry to bring them the curry of life. Ranmaru is reunited with Raiga, but are things the same as they were before?