Naruto: Season 1
Deep within the Hidden Leaf Village, young ninja Naruto Uzumaki carries sealed inside him the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit, which once almost destroyed the village. Always an outcast because of his secret, now Naruto battles alongside his teammates Sasuke and Sakura to prove to himself and everyone else that he's the greatest ninja ever. But he's got a long list of challenges to face before he gets there!
Season overview
Deep within the Hidden Leaf Village, young ninja Naruto Uzumaki carries sealed inside him the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit, which once almost destroyed the village. Always an outcast because of his secret, now Naruto battles alongside his teammates Sasuke and Sakura to prove to himself and everyone else that he's the greatest ninja ever. But he's got a long list of challenges to face before he gets there!
Episodes
Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!
Oct 3, 2002 · 24 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
My Name Is Konohamaru!
Oct 10, 2002 · 24 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
Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?
Oct 17, 2002 · 24 min
On the way to becoming a ninja, Naruto must team up with his classmates, the pretty Sakura and the pretty serious Sasuke...
Pass or Fail: Survival Test
Oct 24, 2002 · 24 min
Now that Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are a team, they meet with their sensei, the enigmatic and aloof Kakashi.
You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision
Oct 31, 2002 · 24 min
With the threat of failure hanging over their heads, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura try everything they know to pass the grueling survival test.
A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!
Nov 7, 2002 · 24 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 buil
The Assassin of the Mist!
Nov 14, 2002 · 24 min
Naruto and his squad arrive in the Land of the Waves and learn that an evil businessman named Gato has taken over the land.
The Oath of Pain
Nov 21, 2002 · 24 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 t
Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior
Nov 28, 2002 · 24 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
The Forest of Chakra
Dec 5, 2002 · 24 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 tea
The Land Where a Hero Once Lived
Dec 12, 2002 · 24 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 coun
Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!
Dec 19, 2002 · 24 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
Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors
Dec 26, 2002 · 24 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. M
The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!
Jan 9, 2003 · 24 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 un
Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters
Jan 16, 2003 · 24 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
The Broken Seal
Jan 23, 2003 · 24 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 power
White Past: Hidden Ambition
Jan 30, 2003 · 24 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
The Weapons Known as Shinobi
Feb 6, 2003 · 24 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...
The Demon in the Snow
Feb 13, 2003 · 24 min
Thinking of Haku, Naruto angrily confronts Zabuza, but he learns that cruel reality is the fate of a ninja.
A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!
Feb 20, 2003 · 24 min
Naruto and his team return to the Village Hidden in the Leaves after their battle in Land of Waves.
Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals
Feb 27, 2003 · 24 min
After the three ninjas take their leave, Sasuke realizes he has a powerful rival out there. The next day, Kakashi announces that he has recommended all of them for the Chuunin Exam
Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!
Mar 6, 2003 · 24 min
Rock Lee challenges Sasuke to a one-on-one fight. Naruto grows angry and attacks him, only to be beaten in one attack. Sasuke realizes the challenge and eagerly accepts. But will S
Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!
Mar 13, 2003 · 24 min
A reunion of all the rookies isn't a very happy one, as all of them prepare to take the Chuunin Exam. With so many rivals around, Naruto's team will need help from a fellow ninja n
Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!
Mar 20, 2003 · 24 min
The first test of the Chuunin Exam is just that, a written test. When Ibiki issues a strict set of rules, Naruto fails to realize the true objective of the test. Can Naruto realize
The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!
Mar 27, 2003 · 24 min
Ibiki declares what seems like a harsh and unreasonable rule for the hardest part of the first exam.
Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!
Apr 2, 2003 · 24 min
Konohamaru, the grandson of Leaf Village's Third Hokage, shows up at the Chunin Exam site. He comes along with Moegi and Udon to cover the events for the Ninja Academy's school new
The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death
Apr 2, 2003 · 24 min
The second exam is about to begin, and every ninja must sign a form so that their team can get either the Heaven or Earth Scroll. The goal is to get one of each scroll and make it
Eat or Be Eaten: Panic in the Forest
Apr 9, 2003 · 24 min
To prevent further problems, Sasuke thinks up a password to determine friend from foe, but will it be that simple? Meanwhile Naruto has his hands full with a giant snake. Can he ha
Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!
Apr 16, 2003 · 24 min
Sasuke is about to give up and give their scroll to the enemy, when Naruto stops him and accuses him of being a fake. Naruto then turns his attention to the Grass Ninja.... The bat
The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu!
Apr 23, 2003 · 24 min
Sasuke is still stuck in his trance and even Sakura's pleas can't get him back to normal. Meanwhile, Anko searches for the grass ninja fake. When the team appear to get the upper h
Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection!
Apr 30, 2003 · 24 min
Since Sakura was the only one who did not get injured in the previous battle she must watch over and protect her teammates. Unknown to her though, there are enemies watching from t
Sakura Blossoms!
May 7, 2003 · 24 min
Lee in his weakened state is having trouble defeating Dosu. Sakura realises everyone has been protecting her until now and that its her time to protect them! Can Sakura succeed whe
Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!
May 14, 2003 · 24 min
With Sakura defeated and facing certain death, more reinforcements step into the fray. However, they sense an even bigger level of power, and its not coming from the sound trio! Me
Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!
May 21, 2003 · 24 min
Kiba, Shino, and Hinata decide to try and eliminate their opponents by taking more scrolls. They arrive upon a battlefield where three Rain ninjas are battling Gaara, Kankuro, and
The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking Allowed
May 28, 2003 · 24 min
To heal their wounds, Naruto and his team take a much-needed rest after their battle against the Sound ninja. But it has already been four days since the start of the exam and ther
Clone vs. Clone: Mine Are Better Than Yours!
Jun 4, 2003 · 24 min
Naruto's team joins Kabuto on their journey to the tower, but on the way, they are trapped by the genjutsu (illusion technique) of the Hidden Rain Village's genin (low rank ninja),
Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!
Jun 11, 2003 · 24 min
The exam is over, but did they truly pass? An old friend arrives to explain and show his concern. Meanwhile, Anko informs the ANBU about Orochimaru, the S-Class criminal who even t
Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination!
Jun 18, 2003 · 24 min
With so many participants still left, the groups are told that they will be pitted against each other in preliminary matches. Kabuto leaves, then Sasuke is told he has to fight. Th
Bushy Brow's Jealousy: Barrage of Lions Unleashed!
Jul 2, 2003 · 24 min
The preliminaries of the third exam consist of one-on-one combat, and the first match is between Sasuke and Orochimaru's minion Yoroi.
Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!
Jul 9, 2003 · 24 min
While Shino and Zaku finish their fight, Kakashi works on Sasuke's cursed seal. However, someone sinister shows up to ruin things, will Kakashi be able to protect Sasuke from this
Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!
Jul 16, 2003 · 24 min
Kankuro takes on Kabuto's teammate, Misumi, in a quick battle, proving how tough the Sand ninja really are. However, the real match comes when Sakura and Ino are pitted against one
The Ultimate Battle: Cha!
Jul 23, 2003 · 24 min
Sakura and Ino prepare to settle the score once and for all! However, when Sakura becomes the victim of Ino's Mind-Body Switch Justu, will she be forced to give up the match?
Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru
Jul 30, 2003 · 24 min
Temari of the Sand Village battles against Tenten from the Leaf Village. After the battle its Shikamaru's turn, but can he defeat an opponent who has already seen his moves once be
Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now?
Aug 6, 2003 · 24 min
The match between Kiba and Naruto kicks off, with Kiba immediately proving he has the upper hand in the battle. Everyone still believes Naruto is the weak ninja he's always been, e
Surprise Attack! Naruto's Secret Weapon!
Aug 13, 2003 · 24 min
The battle between Naruto and Kiba draws to a close, with each of them giving it everything they've got. After being tricked by Naruto, Kiba can no longer rely on Akamaru's help. N
Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!
Aug 20, 2003 · 24 min
Kiba alerts Hinata, as he's being taken away, that there are only a few fighters left. He warns her that if she fights Gaara, she has to give up immediately or she could be killed.
A Failure Stands Tall!
Aug 27, 2003 · 24 min
Hinata will not give up so easily, especially with Naruto watching her. Will Hinata be willing to give up her own life in order to prove herself, or will the match be stopped befor
Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!
Sep 3, 2003 · 24 min
The second-to-last match finally arrives! Rock Lee must face down the mysterious and dangerous Gaara, a ninja who is said to have never been truly injured in a fight before.
Lee's Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu!
Sep 10, 2003 · 24 min
As the battle between Lee and Gaara continues, Gai remembers how hard Lee used to train and how Lee has pretty much no ninjutsu or genjutsu skills. Lee is also a dropout, like Naru
The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja Is Born
Sep 17, 2003 · 24 min
The match between Gaara and Lee draws to an end as Lee unleashes his ultimate move. But will even this be enough to defeat Gaara? Even if Lee does make it out in one piece, even mo
A Shadow in the Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke
Sep 24, 2003 · 24 min
As Chouji faces off against Dosu, Orochimaru gives an order for Kabuto to abduct Sasuke. He also tells Kabuto that if he wants to stop him, he'll have to kill Sasuke. As Kabuto app
Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!
Oct 1, 2003 · 24 min
Naruto wants Kakashi to train him, but Kakashi has other plans. Ebisu arrives to an unhappy Naruto and makes a deal with him. If Naruto can get away from Ebisu, he'll make Kakashi