Episode guide
Naruto episodes
- episodes listed
- 220
- episodes listed
- filler to skip
- 91
- filler to skip
91 of 220 episodes are filler (41%).Draft list, being verified.
Episode 1 · Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!
Aired Thursday, October 3, 2002 · 23 min
Welcome to the Village Hidden in the Leaves, where deadly serious Ninja roam the landscape and the seriously mischievous Naruto Uzumaki causes trouble everywhere he goes. But when he steals the ancient scroll of sealing, he unleashes a rare power rarely seen in a 12-year-old boy!
Episode 2 · My Name is Konohamaru!
Aired Thursday, October 10, 2002 · 23 min
Naruto finally graduates from the Ninja Academy and claims to know it all. Well, at least that what he tells Konohamaru, the Village elder's pint-size grandson. Much to the dismay of Ebisu, Konohamaru's teacher and mentor, Naruto teaches him the hormonally lethal "Sexy Jutsu!"
Episode 3 · Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?
Aired Thursday, October 17, 2002 · 23 min
Naruto is preparing himself for the Genin orientation. It's all a happy story until Sensei picks a team for all the ninjas. Naruto was teamed up with his crush, Sakura, and his worst enemy, Sasuke. Can Naruto learn to work together with two people whom despise him?
Episode 4 · Pass or Fail: Survival Test
Aired Thursday, October 24, 2002 · 23 min
Naruto finally meets his new sensei. His name is Kakashi Hatake. He tells the group that before they could become Genin, they will have to pass his survival test. The problem is, the test has a 66% chance of failure, and if they fail they'll be sent back to the academy. To make matters even worse, one of them will fail no matter what. Can the three pass Kakashi's test?
Episode 5 · You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision
Aired Thursday, October 31, 2002 · 23 min
Time is running out for Naruto and his group. With Sasuke the only one left, he tries to succeed where the others failed. Will they be able to get the bells before time runs out?
Episode 6 · A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!
Aired Thursday, November 7, 2002 · 23 min
Tired of doing lame missions, Naruto asks the Hokage to give them something challenging. The Hokage caves and gives them a C-rank mission. They will be bodyguards for a bridge builder. It appears to be a simple mission, until the group is attacked by something more than common thugs...other ninja!
Episode 7 · The Assassin of the Mist!
Aired Thursday, November 14, 2002 · 23 min
Team Kakashi and Tazuna are on their way to his home. On the way there they run across a ninja named, Zabuza Momochi. Is the Sharingan enough to defeat this new enemy, or is team Kakashi's first mission over before its even begun?
Episode 8 · The Oath of Pain
Aired Thursday, November 21, 2002 · 23 min
With Kakashi captured, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura must defend against Zabuza's attacks. Naruto realizes that working together with Sasuke may be the only way to save Kakashi. Will the combined effort of the two be enough to free Kakashi and defeat Zabuza?
Episode 9 · Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior
Aired Thursday, November 28, 2002 · 23 min
With Kakashi free, the fight between him and Zabuza resumes. Kakashi decides to show Zabuza what the Sharingan is really capable of. Can Kakashi's Sharingan defeat Zabuza? And who is the mysterious person watching the fight?
Episode 10 · The Forest of Chakra
Aired Thursday, December 5, 2002 · 23 min
With Zabuza gone things are now settling and Tazuna can go and build the bridge without fear. Or so everyone thinks. Kakashi believes something is wrong with Zabuza's death and teaches Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke a way to train so they could better use their chakra. Is Zabuza really dead?
Episode 11 · The Land Where a Hero Once Lived
Aired Thursday, December 12, 2002 · 23 min
While Naruto and Sasuke train, Sakura watches over Tazuna. During a nice dinner, Sakura notices a man's face torn from a picture. The man's name was Kaiza, and he was what the country called...a "hero". What happened to cause Inari so much pain?
Episode 12 · Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!!
Aired Thursday, December 19, 2002 · 23 min
Naruto has a dangerous encounter with Haku in the forest, but is Haku there to cause trouble? Naruto and Sasuke better complete their training, as Zabuza is alive and has returned for round 2. Will Kakashi, Sasuke, and Sakura be able to defeat the Demon of the Mist? And, can Naruto arrive in time to help out?
Episode 13 · Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors
Aired Thursday, December 26, 2002 · 23 min
Round two with Zabuza has started, but this time...Zabuza has Haku fighting along side him. Haku and Sasuke go at it with Sasuke falling behind until he manages to get a kick in. Meanwhile Naruto deals with some of Gato's henchmen. Back at the bridge Haku uses his secret jutsu, Demonic Ice Mirrors. What does this jutsu hold in store for Sasuke? Will Naruto make it to the bridge in time and save Tsunami and Inari as well?
Episode 14 · The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!!
Aired Thursday, January 9, 2003 · 23 min
Naruto finally joins the battle on the bridge. But when Naruto stupidly gets caught in the middle of Haku's jutsu as well, he and Sasuke must work together to escape. Kakashi is unable to help them, as he must deal with Zabuza to protect Sakura and Tazuna. How will the two escape from the ice mirrors without any help?
Episode 15 · Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters
Aired Thursday, January 16, 2003 · 23 min
Naruto and Sasuke continue to fight Haku and are getting beaten bad. After having Naruto try and escape a few times, Sasuke begins to see a pattern. Meanwhile, outside Kakashi and Zabuza begin their fight. Can Naruto and Sasuke escape from Haku's jutsu? What plan does Zabuza have to defeat the Sharingan?
Episode 16 · The Broken Seal
Aired Thursday, January 23, 2003 · 23 min
Naruto and Sasuke continue their rigorous battle against Haku. When Haku targets a vulnerable Naruto, Sasuke risks everything to save him. Seeing his friend lie before him, a powerful force awakens inside Naruto. Has Kyubi been set free. If so, can anyone stop him?
Episode 17 · White Past: Hidden Ambition
Aired Thursday, January 30, 2003 · 23 min
Naruto takes out his rage on Haku, who doesn't stand a chance. However, Naruto realises that Haku is the boy he met back at the forest. Haku tells Naruto the story of his past and asks for Naruto to do him one favour..... Will Naruto do the one thing he could never do just as Haku wishes?
Episode 18 · The Weapons Known as Shinobi
Aired Thursday, February 6, 2003 · 23 min
Kakashi prepares to stop Zabuza once and for all, but Haku has other plans. Zabuza's employer shows up and he's decided to take matters into his own hands...
Episode 19 · The Demon in the Snow
Aired Thursday, February 13, 2003 · 23 min
Zabuza is no longer Kakashi's enemy, and thanks to a little speech by Naruto about how ninja are, Zabuza takes on Gato's men single handedly. The Demon of the Hidden Mist takes his vengeance on Gato and all of those dumb enough to follow him, and apologizes to Haku for what he did to the kind little boy. After the group takes care of the rest of Gato's men, Zabuza asks Kakashi one final request, to see Haku one final time. This is Zabuza's requiem.
Episode 20 · A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!
Aired Thursday, February 20, 2003 · 23 min
With their latest mission complete, it's time once again for the group to go back to mediocre missions. After all are done, Konohamaru and his friends pay a visit to Naruto. All which result in being chased by Sakura. Everyone is soon over though, as two mysterious ninja block their way, and one of them isn't too happy with Konohamaru. Sasuke arrives to save the day, but the leader of the group shows up, with stealth skills that surprise even Sasuke. Meanwhile, the Third Hokage announces that it's time once again for the Chuunin selection exams.
