The BEST episodes of X-Men

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

The X-Men are reunited following the death of a teammate, and are summoned by Charles Xavier to Japan following the abduction of Hisako Ichiki (Armor). There, they confront the U-Men, a lunatic cult that steals and transplants mutant organs to further strengthen their own army, and the battle for justice is on.

Last Updated: 2/15/2025Network: AnimaxStatus: Ended

7.53

244 votes

#1 - Destiny (Bond)

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/24/2011

On the brink of world destruction, Charles reaches out to all the X-Men, other mutants and heroes around the world asking them to support one another and protect humanity.

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7.42

446 votes

#2 - U-Men (Mutant Hunting)

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/8/2011

The X-Men learn of a second mutant kidnapping, and they step into the trap of an anti-mutant group.

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7.42

396 votes

#3 - Power (Unity)

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/2011

The X-Men return to Japan to probe the site where mysterious secondary mutations have occurred.

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7.39

303 votes

#4 - Countdown (Truth)

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/2011

Marsh traps Emma Frost, Hisako and Yui; Neuron subdues Wolverine and Beast; Hisako reflects on a mutant who went into hiding.

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7.36

285 votes

#5 - Conflict (Contested)

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/13/2011

An unknown foe rises as Wolverine, Storm and Beast investigate the Blackbird.

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7.30

156 votes

#6 - Revenge (End)

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/17/2011

Professor X summons the X-Men to protect humanity as the world is on the brink of destruction.

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7.22

372 votes

#7 - Armor (Awakening)

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/15/2011

Professor X runs tests on Emma Frost out of concern for her safety after learning that the mutants that were captured by the U-Men are forming secondary powers.

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7.17

649 votes

#8 - The Return (Joining Forces)

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2011

Professor X summons the team to reassemble to rescue a fellow mutant in Japan in the opener of the anime series following the adventures of a group of superheroes.

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