The BEST episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series

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

They are mutants, genetically gifted human beings - the world's newest and most persecuted minority group. Amidst an increasing climate of fear and bigotry, one enlightened individual, Professor Charles Xavier, has created a safe haven for some of these powerful outcasts. The mutants here are taught to harness their unique abilities for the betterment of the human race. They fight against hostile Government agencies and mutant supremacist Magneto, and his factions, which seek to destroy the human race.

Last Updated: 9/25/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended
Graduation Day
star
8.61
295 votes

#1 - Graduation Day

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/20/1997

At a Mutant/Human Relations Summit, Henry Peter Gyrich attacks.

Directors: Larry Houston
Writer: James Krieg
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The Dark Phoenix: The Fate of the Phoenix (4)
star
8.49
420 votes

#2 - The Dark Phoenix: The Fate of the Phoenix (4)

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/26/1994

Xavier reads Lilandra's mind and challenges her guard a Duel of Honor.

Directors: Larry Houston
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Orphan's End
star
8.28
385 votes

#3 - Orphan's End

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/25/1995

Corsair is on the run from Shi'Ar authorities.

Directors: Larry Houston
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The Phoenix Saga: Child of Light (5)
star
8.25
499 votes

#4 - The Phoenix Saga: Child of Light (5)

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/9/1994

D'Ken easily fights off the X-Men until Phoenix restores herself to power.

Directors: Larry Houston
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Time Fugitives (2)
star
8.10
431 votes

#5 - Time Fugitives (2)

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/18/1993

Cable comes to the present to stop Bishop and save his own future world.

Directors: Larry Houston
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A Rogue's Tale
star
8.09
468 votes

#6 - A Rogue's Tale

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/8/1994

Rogue's overpowering flashbacks drive her from the X-Men.

Directors: Larry Houston
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Days of Future Past (1)
star
8.09
625 votes

#7 - Days of Future Past (1)

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/1993

A mutant named Bishop travels through time from 2055 AD to the present.

Directors: Larry Houston
Writer: Julia Lewald
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The Final Decision
star
8.06
538 votes

#8 - The Final Decision

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/1993

Master Mold wants to replace all the world leaders' brains with computers.

Directors: Larry Houston
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Days of Future Past (2)
star
8.04
696 votes

#9 - Days of Future Past (2)

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/1993

The Brotherhood of Mutants plan to assassinate Senator Robert Kelly.

Directors: Larry Houston
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The Phoenix Saga: The Starjammers (4)
star
7.93
417 votes

#10 - The Phoenix Saga: The Starjammers (4)

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/8/1994

A group of space pirates called the Starjammers attack the X-Men.

Directors: Larry Houston
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The Phoenix Saga: The Cry of the Banshee (3)
star
7.89
387 votes

#11 - The Phoenix Saga: The Cry of the Banshee (3)

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/7/1994

The X-Men and Banshee go to save Lilandra and they are met by Gladiator.

Directors: Larry Houston
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The Phoenix Saga: Sacrifice (1)
star
7.89
379 votes

#12 - The Phoenix Saga: Sacrifice (1)

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/5/1994

Eric The Red takes over the Eagle One space station.

Directors: Larry Houston
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The Phoenix Saga: The Dark Shroud (2)
star
7.83
420 votes

#13 - The Phoenix Saga: The Dark Shroud (2)

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/6/1994

Xavier goes to Muir Island to recuperate after his mind is attacked.

Directors: Larry Houston
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Weapon X, Lies, and Video Tape
star
7.80
240 votes

#14 - Weapon X, Lies, and Video Tape

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/11/1995

A cryptic postcard unleashes a flood of painful memories in Wolverine.

Directors: Larry Houston
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One Man's Worth (1)
star
7.78
315 votes

#15 - One Man's Worth (1)

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/1995

Trevor Fitzroy and Bantam travel back in time to 1959 and kill Professor X.

Directors: Larry Houston
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The Juggernaut Returns
star
7.78
359 votes

#16 - The Juggernaut Returns

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/6/1995

Juggernaut's life is at risk when someone uncovers the Ruby of Cyttorak.

Directors: Larry Houston
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The Dark Phoenix: The Dark Phoenix (3)
star
7.77
336 votes

#17 - The Dark Phoenix: The Dark Phoenix (3)

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/19/1994

Jean Grey returns to her childhood home, overwhelmed by power.

Directors: Larry Houston
Writer: Larry Parr
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Family Ties
star
7.75
259 votes

#18 - Family Ties

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/4/1996

High Evolutionary captures Quicksilver, Beast, Wolverine and Scarlet Witch.

Directors: Larry Houston
Writer: Marley Clark
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Time Fugitives (1)
star
7.75
436 votes

#19 - Time Fugitives (1)

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/11/1993

Cable uses his time device and sees that Bishop traveled from 2055 AD.

Directors: Larry Houston
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Beyond Good and Evil (4)
star
7.74
256 votes

#20 - Beyond Good and Evil (4)

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/25/1995

The true and terrifying nature of Apocalypse's final plan emerges.

Directors: Larry Houston
Writer: Dean Stefan
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Till Death Do Us Part (2)
star
7.73
489 votes

#21 - Till Death Do Us Part (2)

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/30/1993

Mister Sinister and his Nasty Boys kidnap Cyclops and Jean Grey.

Directors: Larry Houston
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Nightcrawler
star
7.71
306 votes

#22 - Nightcrawler

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/13/1995

Wolverine discovers Nightcrawler in a local monastery.

Directors: Larry Houston
Writer: Len Uhley
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Beyond Good and Evil (1)
star
7.71
259 votes

#23 - Beyond Good and Evil (1)

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/1995

In 3999 Apocalypse tricks Cable and steals Cable's time device.

Directors: Larry Houston
Writer: Steve Cuden
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Beyond Good and Evil (2)
star
7.71
262 votes

#24 - Beyond Good and Evil (2)

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/1995

Apocalypse kidnaps Psylocke, Jean Grey and Professor X.

Directors: Larry Houston
Writer: Jan Strnad
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Cold Comfort
star
7.69
308 votes

#25 - Cold Comfort

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/4/1995

Bobby 'Iceman' Drake is caught breaking into a government installation.

Directors: Larry Houston
Writer: Len Uhley
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