The WORST episodes of Naruto

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

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: 3/16/2024Network: TV TokyoStatus: Ended
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The Top 5 Ninja Battles
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3.03
68 votes

#1 - The Top 5 Ninja Battles

Season 5 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/27/2006

Naruto and Sakura host a special recap episode featuring the top five battles so far! There are also interviews with some of the team, and perhaps even some of the enemy…

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Memory of Flames
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3.85
67 votes

#2 - Memory of Flames

Season 5 - Episode 32 - Aired 11/30/2006

Todoroki wants to avenge his family and kill Gantetsu. The only problem is that Naruto has other ideas. Elsewhere, Lee and Sakura are surrounded by children who are demanding they give them Gantetsu. Can Naruto and Todoroki get Gantetsu back? And what are the childrens reasons for wanting him?

A Past to Be Erased
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3.91
67 votes

#3 - A Past to Be Erased

Season 5 - Episode 36 - Aired 12/21/2006

Ran wants to kill Menma, upon seeing the mark on his arm, but Neji stands in the way, saying it would be unfair to kill a criminal without any memories of his crimes. Ran finally agrees and performs surgery on Menma, saving his life, but the villagers aren’t as happy. Are they prepared for when foreign shinobi group comes for a second attack?

The Weight of the Prized Artifact!
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4.63
97 votes

#4 - The Weight of the Prized Artifact!

Season 5 - Episode 29 - Aired 11/2/2006

Naruto and Kiba are ordered to escort a man named Shinemon who is transporting a rare and valuable artifact. However, when Bandits steal the artifact, can the pair retrieve it and keep Shinemon alive?

Ino Screams! Chubby Paradise!
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4.67
97 votes

#5 - Ino Screams! Chubby Paradise!

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/5/2006

When the daughter of a Feudal Lord calls for a double, Ino is brought in to take her place. The only problem is they look nothing alike, the princess has become big boned because she had a lot of stress and ate a lot. Now Ino must stand in for her and arrange a marriage with a man from Udon Country. Can Ino arrage the marriage without problem?

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Forecast: Death! Cloudy with Chance of Sun
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4.78
97 votes

#6 - Forecast: Death! Cloudy with Chance of Sun

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/28/2006

The battle with the third and final evil ninja is on. He has only one desire and that is to kill Princess Haruna. Will Naruto be able to defeat this new menace and save Haruna?

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To Each His Own Path
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4.80
97 votes

#7 - To Each His Own Path

Season 5 - Episode 33 - Aired 12/7/2006

Naruto arrives to save Gantetsu and the kids but has trouble when Akio is kidnapped and Todoroki realizes his brother is alive. Will Naruto and Todoroki be able to save Akio?

The Bewildering Forest
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4.85
97 votes

#8 - The Bewildering Forest

Season 5 - Episode 31 - Aired 11/16/2006

With the ship split in half, Naruto, Todoroki and Gantetsu are seperated from the others. Now Naruto must face the other three Shinobazu that Gantetsu was with. Can Naruto lead them out or will they have to trust Gantetsu to lead the way?

Open for Business! The Leaf Moving Service
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4.87
97 votes

#9 - Open for Business! The Leaf Moving Service

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/31/2006

Naruto, Hinata, and Chouji are chosen on a mission to protect some peddlers running away from a war at the Greenery Country. However, Tsunade gave them more than just a simple guard duty mission, making them movers as well. The peddlers are just simple folk, who were never even registered citizens in the country. But, when Naruto discovers the group is being pursued, the three ninja realize that there is more going on than meets the eyes.

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The Mysterious Curse of the Haunted Castle
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4.89
97 votes

#10 - The Mysterious Curse of the Haunted Castle

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/19/2006

Naruto, Hinata, and Kiba are sent to the Land of Honey to search for the Daimyō's wife. There, they find an eerie castle, and journey inside to search for clues.

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Mystery of the Targeted Merchants
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4.89
97 votes

#11 - Mystery of the Targeted Merchants

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/7/2006

The group splits off into two, in an attempt to deter their mysterious attackers. However, when Naruto and Chouji discover the plan hasn't worked as intended, they soon realize that somebody is hiding something important…

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A Limitless Supply of Ninja Tools
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4.91
97 votes

#12 - A Limitless Supply of Ninja Tools

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/14/2006

Naruto, Chouji, and Yurinojou take on Ruiga, who uses water as a weapon. Ruiga has the power to draw out water from the Earth, giving him an unlimited supply of ninja weapons. How can they defeat an opponent who has a limitless supply of water? Even if they can win, can they defeat the second ninja, Jiga? Also, what is the Princess' true motive for running away?

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The Byakugan Sees the Blind Spot
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4.91
97 votes

#13 - The Byakugan Sees the Blind Spot

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/21/2006

With Naruto defeated, Hinata decides to join the fight. Will she be able to defeat the second evil ninja? And what of the princess?

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Vanished Memories
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4.99
97 votes

#14 - Vanished Memories

Season 5 - Episode 34 - Aired 12/14/2006

Naruto rescues a kid who was injured but he is an outsider to Konoha. Tsunade assigns Naruto to take care of the kid until he gets his memory back. What was this kid doing outside of Konoha and why can't he remember anything?

Bringing Back Reality
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5.01
97 votes

#15 - Bringing Back Reality

Season 5 - Episode 35 - Aired 12/21/2006

Naruto and Menma manage to get Tsunade to let them go find Menma's memories. However, they are forced to go with Neji and Tenten guarding them. On the way, they come across a burned-down village. There, they greet the villagers and ask them what happened. Unfortunately, the villagers aren't too happy to see them.

Viva Dojo Challenge! Youth Is All About Passion!
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5.06
97 votes

#16 - Viva Dojo Challenge! Youth Is All About Passion!

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/12/2006

When Naruto returns from a mission, he discovers that Lee has set up a Dojo and is desperate for a challenger. When Gai discovers nobody has challenged him he steps up to the plate! However, a last minute change in plans throws changes everything, and when an imposter joins the fray, chaos ensues....

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The Missed Target
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5.16
97 votes

#17 - The Missed Target

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/30/2006

Naruto and the others continue their search for any clues leading to Gennou or his plan. During an investigation of the Ninja Academy, they discover a suspicious training post which leads to an even scarier discovery.

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Yakumo's Sealed Ability
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5.19
67 votes

#18 - Yakumo's Sealed Ability

Season 5 - Episode 25 - Aired 10/5/2006

Naruto sneaks into Yakumo's mansion in the night, and has a dream that Kurenai threatened to seal Yakumo's abilities. He then discovers that this is the reason why she left the team, but Kurenai refuses to disclose any more. As Kurenai goes to see Yakumo, several Kurama Clan members attack.

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The Powerful Helper
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5.23
97 votes

#19 - The Powerful Helper

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/13/2006

With the city of Konoha mapped in explosive tags, a decision must be made weather to try and remove them, or to evacuate the entire city! However, something is strange about these tags, can they discover what it is? And can they remove all of them in time?

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The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts
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5.24
97 votes

#20 - The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts

Season 5 - Episode 30 - Aired 11/9/2006

Naruto, Sakura and Lee are sent to escort a prisoner named Gantetsu to the Forest Country Capital. Their job is only to back up the escort group incase something goes wrong, which inevitably, it does....

Kurenai's Top-Secret Mission: The Promise with the Third Hokage
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5.26
68 votes

#21 - Kurenai's Top-Secret Mission: The Promise with the Third Hokage

Season 5 - Episode 26 - Aired 10/5/2006

As Kurenai attempts to escape with Yakumo, Naruto and Sakura, Team 8 and Might Gai arrive to lend their assistance. We learn some of the history between Kurenai and Yakumo and discover why things have turned out the way they have…

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The ANBU Gives Up? Naruto's Recollection
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5.29
97 votes

#22 - The ANBU Gives Up? Naruto's Recollection

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/23/2006

In order to get the information they need about Gennou, the ANBU put Naruto in a trance, hoping to prong the information they need from Naruto's memory. However, even by doing all of this, will they get the information they need?

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Multiple Traps! Countdown to Destruction
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5.32
98 votes

#23 - Multiple Traps! Countdown to Destruction

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/20/2006

While Shikamaru tries to figure out what Gennou is planning next, Naruto is fighting Gennou in the Great Stone faces. Can Shikamaru stop Gennou's next step in the plan before it is to late? And will Naruto be able to defeat the Trap Master?

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The Third Super-Beast!
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5.36
97 votes

#24 - The Third Super-Beast!

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/26/2006

When Lee misses his check-up with Tsunade, Naruto is sent to find him. Meanwhile Gai is training someone called Yagura and has decided that Lee and Yagura should have a training match. Can Lee beat the new trainee after hearing some uncomfortable news at his examination?

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Hot-Blooded Confrontation: Student vs. Sensei
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5.38
97 votes

#25 - Hot-Blooded Confrontation: Student vs. Sensei

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/9/2006

Gai is trapped inside a fortress made of practice posts. Yagura appears but is he there to help or to hinder? Naruto, Neji and Tenten show up to try and rescue Gai, but will it be too much for them to handle on their own?

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