The BEST episodes of Yu Yu Hakusho season 3

Every episode of Yu Yu Hakusho season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Yu Yu Hakusho season 3!

Fourteen-year-old Yusuke Urameshi is having a typical day. He's cutting class, arguing with teachers, and getting into fistfights with his rival Kuwabara. But when Yusuke dives in front of a speeding car to save a little boy, things take an unexpected twist! As a result of his self-sacrifice, Yusuke is taken to the Spirit World where he meets Koenma, a 700 year-old ruler with the body of a toddler - pacifier and all! There's no room for laughs, as Koenma gives Yusuke an ordeal that could restore his life - or end all chances for revival. Yusuke has reclaimed his life, but has only one

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The Proof
star
8.95
75 votes

#1 - The Proof

Season 3 - Episode 26 - Aired 7/30/1994

After being saved in the nick of time by Puu, Yusuke revels in his new power and resumes his battle with Sensui. Although Yusuke's skill and strength have increased, he is still clumsy with his new abilities. But there is no time to practice as Sensui bears down for the final confrontation.

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Waking the Lost
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8.94
72 votes

#2 - Waking the Lost

Season 3 - Episode 25 - Aired 7/23/1994

With no thought to their own safety, Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei charge deep into the tunnel in an effort to rid all worlds of Sensui forever. Meanwhile, King Yama's soldiers arrive to take Yusuke's body away to ensure he is never revived. As Koenma does his best to stop them, help arrives on the horizon in a very different form.

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The True Face of Sensui
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8.89
101 votes

#3 - The True Face of Sensui

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 7/2/1994

Koenma's tactics have saved Yusuke for now. But mysteriously Yusuke won't allow the Prince of Spirit World to use his pacifier. While they discuss their next move, the terrible gateway between Demon World and Living World opens.

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Attempting Revenge
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8.87
69 votes

#4 - Attempting Revenge

Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 7/16/1994

Too late to save their friend's life, Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei unleash their most devastating attacks on Sensui, who retreats within the tunnel. King Yama reveals a dark secret to Botan. What news would cause her to tremble in terror? What does King Yama know about Yusuke that the others do not?

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Death of a Spirit Detective
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8.87
104 votes

#5 - Death of a Spirit Detective

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 7/9/1994

Yusuke comes to terms with the fact that he cannot defeat Sensui. Watching but unable to help, Kuwabara fights off emotion with rage as he remembers all the good times and bad he's had with his best friend. Kuwabara manages to free Kurama and Hiei, but it's too late. Yusuke Urameshi has been destroyed.

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Moving Target
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8.77
73 votes

#6 - Moving Target

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/7/1994

Yusuke continues to evade Sniper's dangerous attacks, but the horrible villain may still have a few tricks up his sleeve. Meanwhile, Hiei has finally returned to his former teammates to join in their crusade, but will that be enough to free Kuwabara before Gourmet can consume his power, and tear the Kekkai Barrier to shreds?

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If You Could Play Forever
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8.75
76 votes

#7 - If You Could Play Forever

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/21/1994

Yusuke's team has won the first round, but they'll need to win three more to defeat the Game Master and move on to Sensui's lair. The hole to the Demon World is rapidly expanding. Can they make it there in time to prevent the end of the world?

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Sensui's End
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8.73
75 votes

#8 - Sensui's End

Season 3 - Episode 27 - Aired 8/6/1994

Yusuke's body has undergone an intense transformation as his dormant demon blood takes hold. As the battle against Sensui concludes, Koenma tells Yusuke that he must choose between Demon World and Living World. Without hesitation, Yusuke makes his decision!

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The Reader
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8.73
74 votes

#9 - The Reader

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/12/1994

The Spirit Detective's best chance to uncover the truth behind the tunnel lies with the mind reader, Murota. But mere hours after entering Mushiyori City, Yusuke and team find themselves being hunted by an unseen evil. Just who are Black Angel, Gate Keeper, Sniper, Gourmet, Game Master, Doctor, and Sea Man?

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Kuwabara: Awakening
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8.68
73 votes

#10 - Kuwabara: Awakening

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/9/1994

The dormant powers of Kuwabara have awaken, as he continues his fight against Seaman. Seaman realizes that Kuwabara is the one that can shatter barriers between different dimensions. Using his new spirit sword, Kuwabara frees his friends and defeats Seaman. Kuwabara brings his friends, along with Seaman, back to his home. Seaman talks about a video called Chapter Black, showing footage of victims of humankind's atrocities against their fellow men. Viewing of this footage can change a human against its own kind. Shinobu "Black Angel" Sensui, is revealed to be a former spirit detective, unveiled as the mastermind behind the plot to remove the barrier to the Demon World.

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The Difference Maker
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8.68
72 votes

#11 - The Difference Maker

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 6/18/1994

As the epic battle between Yusuke and Sensui continues, Yusuke learns that he is no match for the former Spirit Detective. As Sensui prepares the finishing blow, aid comes in a most unexpected package. And what is the truth behind Sensui's unique personalities?

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The Power of Taboo
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8.67
84 votes

#12 - The Power of Taboo

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/19/1994

Kaitou's devious game becomes a fight for survival as Hiei, Botan, and Kuwabara all fail prey to the twisted teen's bizarre rules. But Kurama issues a challenge...one by one the letters of the alphabet will become taboo. If any of the taboo sounds are uttered, the speaker will face a terrible penalty. Placing his own soul on the line, Kurama prepares himself to battle wits with the brilliant Kaitou.

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Sensui's Fall
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8.65
75 votes

#13 - Sensui's Fall

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/16/1994

Shinobu Sensui, the former Spirit Detective, is revealed to be the mastermind behind the plot to remove the barrier to Makai. Koemna discusses his fall into insanity with Yusuke's group.

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Power Between the Teeth
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8.64
67 votes

#14 - Power Between the Teeth

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 6/25/1994

As Itsuki explains more about the bizarre Sensui, Koenma prepares to use his most powerful weapon: his pacifier! It can create a barrier that would stop the demons from flooding Living World. Koenma knows that Sensui must be stopped or his evil plan will come to fruition dooming the entire human race!

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Setting the Trap
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8.61
79 votes

#15 - Setting the Trap

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/12/1994

After much convincing, Hiei joins Kuwabara's crusade to save his kidnapped comrade. Upon reaching the mysterious Rokurokubi Estates, the three discover Kaitou, who quickly explains the rules of his territory. Can Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei be of any use in a place where any form of violence is strictly prohibited.

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Divide and Conquer
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8.58
71 votes

#16 - Divide and Conquer

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/23/1994

Sensui makes his appearance, and battles Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Kurama. Sensui's abilities enable him to battle all three on equal footing. During the battle, Sensui manages to kidnap Kuwabara.

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The Doctor's Disease
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8.56
80 votes

#17 - The Doctor's Disease

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/19/1994

Somewhere in Mushiyori City, a psychic is forging a tunnel between the Demon and Human worlds. Yusuke has recruited Murota, a mind-reading human. But while trying to weed out the enemies by their thoughts, Murota was shot -- and the criminal mastermind made his introduction. The heroes have taken Murota to the hospital, where new danger awaits.

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Genkai's Ruse
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8.55
85 votes

#18 - Genkai's Ruse

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/26/1994

Kuwabara and the gang finally reach the room where Yusuke is being held captive. But Kido has one final game to play with the Spirit Detective. One of his friends is in fact an imposter, and Yusuke has only minutes to determine which one it is! With his decision made, Yusuke attacks!

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The Tunnel
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8.55
75 votes

#19 - The Tunnel

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

A tunnel is being carved between the Living World and the Demon World that if completed would usher in such darkness and chaos that the world might never recover. In a bold move, the despicable Sensui begins his search for the person that will finally allow him to complete the tunnel.

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The Human Race
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8.52
73 votes

#20 - The Human Race

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/30/1994

As Yusuke continues his chase of Sensui, the unbelievable Sniper confronts Yusuke. As Genkai and the rest of the team follow, can Yusuke escape Sniper's endless barrage, reach Sensui and save Kuwabara... not to mention, the entire human race?

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Spirit Detective Showdown
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8.52
73 votes

#21 - Spirit Detective Showdown

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/11/1994

Kurama's anger has sentenced Toguro to an eternity of suffering, forever chasing his foiled revenge. But the tunnel to Demon World is opening. Can Yusuke's team still save the human race? Only a dramatic showdown between the past and present Spirit Detectives will reveal the truth!

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Return to the Living World
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8.52
79 votes

#22 - Return to the Living World

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/5/1994

Despite his stunning victory at the Dark Tournament, Yusuke Urameshi learns firsthand that there are others wishing to challenge him. Yusuke makes the first mistake by underestimating the strengths of these new adversaries. With his best friend kidnapped, Kuwabara must round up the old gang in order to stage a rescue attempt...or suffer the consequences!

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Let the Games Begin
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8.51
72 votes

#23 - Let the Games Begin

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/14/1994

Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei, and Mitarai enter a cavern controlled by the tricky Gamemaster. Gamemaster's territory can be manipulated into a video game, a game where everyone must play by the rules in order to survive. Yusuke's team must win 4 rounds to move on, but is a victory possible against an adversary who can manipulate the rules?

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Sleep, Doctor, Sleep
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8.42
79 votes

#24 - Sleep, Doctor, Sleep

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/26/1994

Searching Mushiyori City, Yusuke's team was quickly steered to the hospital, where a trap awaited. There they encounter the Doctor, a human with immense psychic powers, super strength, feels no pain, and has infected the entire hospital with a deadly virus. To save his friends, will Yusuke be forced to destroy the wretched creature?

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Kurama's Anger, Gourmet's Guest
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8.39
104 votes

#25 - Kurama's Anger, Gourmet's Guest

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 6/4/1994

Yusuke and his entourage have made it to Sensui's lair, but their battle to save the human race is just beginning. The opening to the Demon World is widening rapidly and shows no signs of slowing down. What's more, an old nemesis reveals his own master plan. His target, Kurama!

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