The BEST episodes of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power season 1

Every episode of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power season 1!

Soldier Adora finds a magic sword — and her identity as legendary hero She-Ra. She joins the Rebellion, but her best friend stays with the evil Horde.

Last Updated: 12/12/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Promise
star
8.61
183 votes

#1 - Promise

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/13/2018

Adora enters the First Ones citadel with Catra on her tail. Inside, they're caught in an illusion simulator that brings back painful memories.

Directors: Jen Bennett
Writer: ND Stevenson
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Princess Prom
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8.18
195 votes

#2 - Princess Prom

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2018

It's time for the Princess Prom, hosted by Princess Frosta. Adora wants to recruit her, but friend troubles and unexpected guests get in the way.

Directors: Jen Bennett
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The Battle of Bright Moon
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8.15
165 votes

#3 - The Battle of Bright Moon

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/13/2018

Entrapta's plan to weaken the other runestones allows Catra and Scorpia to attack Bright Moon, but Adora and her friends are ready to fight back.

Directors: Stephanie Stine
Writer: ND Stevenson
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No Princess Left Behind
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8.13
180 votes

#4 - No Princess Left Behind

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/13/2018

With her friends and the sword held prisoner in the Fright Zone, Adora turns to the Princess Alliance for help on a dangerous rescue mission.

Directors: Stephanie Stine
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Light Hope
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7.92
156 votes

#5 - Light Hope

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/13/2018

Swift Wind comes to Bright Moon, Entrapta decrypts the First Ones data crystal, and Light Hope tells Adora about the history of She-Ra and Etheria.

Directors: Lianne Hughes
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The Sword (2)
star
7.90
226 votes

#6 - The Sword (2)

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/13/2018

On the run from a monster, Adora, Glimmer and Bow stumble into an ancient First Ones ruin, while the Shadow Weaver orders Catra to bring Adora back.

Directors: Jen Bennett
Writer: ND Stevenson
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The Sword (1)
star
7.82
254 votes

#7 - The Sword (1)

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/13/2018

Sneaking out after a training mission, Horde soldier Adora finds an uncanny sword in the Whispering Woods. Princess Glimmer wants it for the Rebellion.

Directors: Adam Henry
Writer: ND Stevenson
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The Sea Gate
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7.76
200 votes

#8 - The Sea Gate

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2018

The squad heads for the water realm of Salineas, ruled by Princess Mermista, but first they need a ship. Catra sets sail with Force captain Scorpia.

Directors: Jen Bennett
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Razz
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7.73
216 votes

#9 - Razz

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/13/2018

Glimmer concocts a plan to introduce Adora to Bright Moon, but it all goes wrong. Adora flees into the woods, where she meets an old woman named Razz.

Directors: Stephanie Stine
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The Beacon
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7.70
162 votes

#10 - The Beacon

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/13/2018

Everyone blames themselves for Entrapta's loss, but they're wrong about what happened. Glimmer tries to hide the glitches in her powers from her mom.

Directors: Lianne Hughes
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In the Shadows of Mystacor
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7.48
171 votes

#11 - In the Shadows of Mystacor

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2018

Glimmer takes Adora and Bow to the secret sorcerous realm of Mystacor for a vacation, but Adora's nightmares of Shadow Weaver persist.

Directors: Lianne Hughes
Writer: Rich Burns
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System Failure
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7.39
180 votes

#12 - System Failure

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2018

A recruitment trip to Dryl goes awry thanks to a virus that corrupts Princess Entrapta's robots. When Adora transforms, it infects She-Ra, too.

Directors: Stephanie Stine
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Flowers for She-Ra
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7.37
206 votes

#13 - Flowers for She-Ra

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/13/2018

Adora and her friends undertake a relief mission to the besieged kingdom of Plumeria. The Shadow Weaver still wants Catra to bring Adora back

Directors: Lianne Hughes
Watch Now:Amazon