Naruto: Season 3
Naruto Season 3 continues the overarching saga across fifty-four episodes. The television series is based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga series of the same name. The narrative follows Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja who struggles as he searches for recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of the village.
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Naruto Uzumaki is a mischievous adolescent ninja who struggles as he searches for recognition from his peers.
- Naruto dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of the village.
- The series is based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga series of the same name.
- Season 3 continues the overarching saga across fifty-four episodes.
Season overview
Naruto Season 3 continues the overarching saga across fifty-four episodes. The television series is based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga series of the same name. The narrative follows Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja who struggles as he searches for recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of the village.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!
Oct 20, 2004
With Naruto's help, Idate reaches the Modoroki Shrine... But just as he's about to cross the bridge, an old nemesis stands in his way.
The Last Leg: A Final Act of Desperation
Oct 27, 2004
Now that Sasuke and Sakura are trapped at the bottom of a cliff, it's up the Number One Knucklehead Ninja to defeat the malevolent Aoi and help Idate cross the finish line.
The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke
Nov 3, 2004
Hospital bound and feeling his pride shattered, Sasuke finds there is only way to redeem himself: Battle Naruto! Meanwhile, the Ino-Shika-Cho Squad sit down for some barbeque to ce
Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds
Nov 10, 2004
As their rivalry reaches a fever pitch, Kakashi-sensei breaks up the battle and sends Naruto and Sasuke to their corners. Meanwhile, Four Sound ninja enter the Hidden Leaf Village
An Invitation from the Sound
Nov 17, 2004
Sasuke takes on all four Sound Ninja, but soon learns it's going to take more than Chidori to defeat them!
Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad
Nov 24, 2004
Now that word of Sasuke's departure has spread to the Fifth Hokage, she calls upon the newest Chunin, Shikamaru, to put together a squad to bring Sasuke back to the village.
Sound vs. Leaf
Nov 24, 2004
The Sound Ninja have Sasuke in their clutches and it's up to the Hidden Leaf Village's top Shinobi to stop them.
Squad Mutiny: Everything Falls Apart!
Dec 1, 2004
As Shikamaru and the rest of the squad move in, Jirobo, one of the Sound Ninja, traps them within an Earth Dome Prison and sucks up their chakra!
Full Throttle Power! Choji, Ablaze!
Dec 8, 2004
Upon breaking free from the Earth Dome Prison, The Sasuke Retrieval Squad realize they don't have enough chakra to take on Jirobo... but Choji's got another idea up his sleeve.
Good-bye Old Friend...! I'll Always Believe in You!
Dec 15, 2004
With his life on the line against the Sound Ninja Jirobo, Choji looks back on the seeds of his friendship with Shikamaru. Can he defeat his fearsome opponent without any Chakra?
Your Opponent Is Me!
Dec 22, 2004
Hot on Sasuke's trail, Shikamaru and his squad get caught up in a web of unparalled chakra when they tangle with the six-armed Kidomaru!
360 Degrees of Vision: The Byakugan's Blind Spot
Jan 5, 2005
While Naruto and the others go after Sasuke and the other Sound Ninja, Neji is locked in a desperate no-holds-barred battle with Kidomaru.
Losing is Not an Option!
Jan 5, 2005
Neji's on the run from Kidomaru's bow and arrow attacks. Will Neji make it out alive or will his new-found enemy hit his blindspot dead on?
The Vessel Arrives Too Late
Jan 12, 2005
In pursuit of the Sound Ninja, Naruto, Kiba and Shikamaru strike at dawn to retrieve Sasuke and bring him back to the Hidden Leaf Village.
Miscalculation: A New Enemy Appears!
Jan 19, 2005
Naruto, Kiba and Shikamaru intercept Sasuke from the Sound Ninja Four, but little do they know that another ninja from the Sound Village has been dispatched to grab Sasuke as well.
Roar and Howl! The Ultimate Tag-Team!
Feb 2, 2005
Faced against the vicious twin duo of Sakon and Ukon, Kiba and Akamaru team up to take them out, using their most powerful jutsu.
To Each His Own Battle
Feb 9, 2005
With the Sasuke retrieval squad now split into individual battles, it's up to Naruto, Kiba and Shikamaru to stop the sound ninja. But little do they realize that there's more to th
Fakeout: Shikamaru's Comeback!
Feb 16, 2005
Shikamaru's got his hands full with Tayuya and her melodic attacks. Can he stop her and put an end to her malevolent flute playing?
The Leaf's Handsome Devil!
Feb 23, 2005
Naruto's Shadow Clones are no match for Kimimaro's attacks. But when an old bushy-browed buddy from the Leaf Village shows up, all bets are off!
The Beast Within
Mar 2, 2005
Rock Lee's back and he's full of a special medicine that has Kimimaro on the run! Can he take out the fifth Sound Ninja?
The Sand Shinobi: Allies of the Leaf
Mar 9, 2005
Down for the count and at the mercy of the Sound Ninja, Kiba, Shikamaru and Rock Lee get help from an unlikely bunch of new allies.
Showdown: Gaara vs. Kimimaro
Mar 16, 2005
Itching to fight and with a sense of guilt from the past, Gaara tells Rock Lee to stand down and let him take on Kimimaro. Meanwhile, Naruto continues on his quest to catch the run
Vengeful Strike! The Bracken Dance!
Mar 30, 2005
As Gaara demonstrates he has more than enough backbone to take on Kimimaro, Orochimaru recollects on how he brought him as a young man into the Sound Village.
A Cry on Deaf Ears
Mar 30, 2005
Finally catching up to Sasuke, Naruto does all he can to keep him from going to Orochimaru. Does he have enough strength to stop him or is Sasuke gone for good?
Brothers: Distance Among the Uchihas
Apr 6, 2005
Naruto and Sasuke face off in battle as we get a glimpse into Sasuke's past where his achievements were ignored by his father and his brother Itachi's behavior began to take a turn
Father and Son, the Broken Crest
Apr 13, 2005
As Sasuke squares off against Naruto, he reflects on his past when he was neglected by both his stern father and Itachi, his brooding older brother.
The Secrets of the Mangekyo Sharingan!
Apr 20, 2005
While Naruto is busy underwater, Sasuke remembers the fateful day in which his clan was killed. He remembers why Itachi spared his life, and why Itachi did what what he did. Now, i
For a Friend
Apr 27, 2005
Kakashi learns the truth about the chase after Sasuke, and orders his dogs, including Pakkun, to go find Naruto and Sasuke. However, things are looking grim as the clash between th
A Plea from a Friend
May 4, 2005
Naruto proves to be too much for Sasuke to handle as Naruto fights back with renewed vigour. Finally acknowledging Naruto's strength, Sasuke puts on his forehead protector, symboli
The End of Tears
May 11, 2005
The battle between Naruto and Sasuke comes to a close, as One-Tailed Naruto takes on Cursed Seal Level 2 Sasuke in one final Rasengan vs. Chidori clash! And this time...only one pe
The Promise That Could Not Be Kept
May 18, 2005
Shikamaru's group is brought back to Konoha with many injuries. Neji and Chouji could possibly die, Kiba has a deep wound but nothing too serious, and Naruto and Shimakamru have a
Deep Cover?! A Super S-Ranked Mission!
May 25, 2005
Jiraiya begins to worry about Naruto and Sakura's wellbeing. He then requests that Tsunade send them on a mission with him. He finds Naruto telling Sakura he is not going to stop h
A Town of Outlaws, The Shadow of the Fuma Clan
Jun 1, 2005
Naruto, Sakura and Jiraiya end up in a town that is even worse than the one they were chased out of. Jiraiya heads off and leaves Naruto and Sakura to get some food. Along the way
Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea!
Jun 8, 2005
When Sasame drugs the gang, she prepares to hand them over to Orochimaru. But, when she discovers that they are to be killed, she has a change of heart...
Pure Terror! The House of Orochimaru
Jun 15, 2005
Sasame leads Naruto, Jiraiya, and Sakura to Orochimaru's hideout. They send Sasame back to the village because of the danger level. Jiraiya summons Gamakichi to go in first and inv
Two Heartbeats: Kabuto's Trap
Jun 22, 2005
Naruto arrives in the nick of time to save Sakura, but not before Kabuto tells her that Sasuke is dead! Naruto attacks but ends up tangled in a deadly trap of Kabuto's. Is it all o
Sakura's Determination
Jun 29, 2005
The battle between Naruto and Arashi continues, but Naruto's injury is making it difficult for him to succeed. Sasame jumps in to try to save Naruto but will it be enough?
The Three Villains from the Maximum Security Prison
Jul 6, 2005
With the events of the Rice Field Country behind them, everyone prepares for their training. But a new threat soon arises. Remember Mizuki? He's back and he's planning to break out
Tonton! I'm Counting on You!
Jul 13, 2005
Shizune and her team encounter Mizuki, but it doesn't go as planned! When Ton-ton comes back to warn Tsunade, Naruto takes the initiative to find Shizune with Ton-ton's help. Kakas
A New Squad! Two People and a Dog?!
Jul 20, 2005
Naruto is having trouble with the two brothers and Iruka is having his share of difficulties with Mizuki! Iruka struggles to try and get the old Mizuki back but he doesn't have muc
A New Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!
Jul 27, 2005
Naruto's backup has arrived and they are Shikamaru, Ino, and Chouji. They tell Naruto that they will take care of the brothers. Naruto leaves to catch up to Iruka, who is fighting
Orochimaru's Shadow
Aug 10, 2005
Naruto, Iruka and Pakkun meet up with Mizuki's fiancee Tsubaki and she has come to offer help to the three. Meanwhile, Shikamaru, Ino and Chouji are having trouble holding the two
A Clash of Fate: You Can't Bring Me Down!
Aug 17, 2005
Mizuki is determined to make Naruto and Iruka suffer and it appears that he has the upper edge with his improved strength and speed! Shikamaru, Ino and Chouji are also at their lim
Search for the Rare Bikochu Beetle
Aug 17, 2005
Naruto is unable to search for Sasuke due to Tsunade's orders, while Kiba and Hinata wonder how they can help him out. Shino remembers a special type of bug that if it is found, co
What's the Difference? Don't All Insects Look Alike?
Aug 24, 2005
The group struggles to find a Bikouchuu, but seem to fail at every turn. When it starts to rain they realise they only have one more chance to find it, will Hinata's Byakugan be en
A Battle of Bugs: The Deceivers and the Deceived
Aug 31, 2005
With Hinata's safety in danger, the group must try and figure out a way to save her and protect the Bikouchuu at the same time. Every time one side seems to have an edge though, th
Blaze Away, Byakugan! This is My Ninja Way!
Sep 14, 2005
With the group trapped, Shino makes a deal to trade the Bikouchuu for Hinata. Unfortunately for the opponents, Hinata got away, making the deal worthless! They begin to attack but
Funeral March for the Living
Sep 21, 2005
When Naruto rescues three strangers he finds himself dragged into yet another mission. However, this time he doesn't want to partake in it! That is until he hears that there might
A Lesson Learned: The Iron Fist of Love!
Sep 28, 2005
Out to try and save Rourusuke, Naruto and the others ambush members of the Kurosuke Family and save an old man. They soon hear the funeral bell and go and save Rourusuke. However,
The Enemy of the Byakugan
Oct 5, 2005
Naruto, Tenten, Neji and Lee continue their mission to stop Raiga and save the Rourusuke Family. They try to work out a plan but the thick fog makes it difficult for them to see. E
The Dark Creeping Clouds
Oct 12, 2005
With Raiga seemingly defeated, the group can get on with clearing up the remaining enemy Ninja and returning the village to normal. However, what will they do with Ranmaru who tell
Raiga's Counterattack
Oct 19, 2005
Ranmaru is determined to bring Raiga back from the dead and appears to suceed! An enraged raiga now goes on the offensive, starting with Tenten. Karashi runs back to the Curry Hous
Run! The Curry of Life
Oct 26, 2005
Lee is left facing Raiga alone while Tenten and the others hurry to bring them the curry of life. Ranmaru is reunited with Raiga, but are things the same as they were before?
Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge
Nov 2, 2005
Every Genin is assigned a squad of Cadets to lead on a mission that forces all of them to race to the top of a mountain to retrieve a scroll and, wouldn't you know it, guess who Na