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!

52 Episodes

Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!

Season 1 - Episode 1

Welcome to the Village Hidden in the Leaves, where deadly serious Ninja roam the landscape and the seriously mischievous Naruto Uzumaki caus...

My Name Is Konohamaru!

Season 1 - Episode 2

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...

Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?

Season 1 - Episode 3

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

Season 1 - Episode 4

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

Season 1 - Episode 5

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!

Season 1 - Episode 6

Tired of doing lame missions, Naruto asks the Hokage to give them something challenging. The Hokage caves and gives them a C-rank mission. T...

The Assassin of the Mist!

Season 1 - Episode 7

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

Season 1 - Episode 8

With Kakashi captured, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura must defend against Zabuza's attacks. Naruto realizes that working together with Sasuke may...

Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior

Season 1 - Episode 9

With Kakashi free, the fight between him and Zabuza resumes. Kakashi decides to show Zabuza what the Sharingan is really capable of. Can Kak...

The Forest of Chakra

Season 1 - Episode 10

With Zabuza gone things are now settling and Tazuna can go and build the bridge without fear. Or so everyone thinks. Kakashi believes someth...

The Land Where a Hero Once Lived

Season 1 - Episode 11

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 ...

Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!

Season 1 - Episode 12

Naruto has a dangerous encounter with Haku in the forest, but is Haku there to cause trouble? Naruto and Sasuke better complete their traini...

Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors

Season 1 - Episode 13

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 beh...

The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!

Season 1 - Episode 14

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 mus...

Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters

Season 1 - Episode 15

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 ...

The Broken Seal

Season 1 - Episode 16

Naruto and Sasuke continue their rigorous battle against Haku. When Haku targets a vulnerable Naruto, Sasuke risks everything to save him. S...

White Past: Hidden Ambition

Season 1 - Episode 17

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...

The Weapons Known as Shinobi

Season 1 - Episode 18

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...

The Demon in the Snow

Season 1 - Episode 19

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!

Season 1 - Episode 20

Naruto and his team return to the Village Hidden in the Leaves after their battle in Land of Waves.

Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals

Season 1 - Episode 21

After the three ninjas take their leave, Sasuke realizes he has a powerful rival out there. The next day, Kakashi announces that he has reco...

Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!

Season 1 - Episode 22

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 c...

Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!

Season 1 - Episode 23

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 t...

Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!

Season 1 - Episode 24

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 o...

The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!

Season 1 - Episode 25

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!

Season 1 - Episode 26

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 e...

The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death

Season 1 - Episode 27

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 i...

Eat or Be Eaten: Panic in the Forest

Season 1 - Episode 28

To prevent further problems, Sasuke thinks up a password to determine friend from foe, but will it be that simple? Meanwhile Naruto has his ...

Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!

Season 1 - Episode 29

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 ...

The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu!

Season 1 - Episode 30

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....

Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection!

Season 1 - Episode 31

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 t...

Sakura Blossoms!

Season 1 - Episode 32

Lee in his weakened state is having trouble defeating Dosu. Sakura realises everyone has been protecting her until now and that its her time...

Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!

Season 1 - Episode 33

With Sakura defeated and facing certain death, more reinforcements step into the fray. However, they sense an even bigger level of power, an...

Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!

Season 1 - Episode 34

Kiba, Shino, and Hinata decide to try and eliminate their opponents by taking more scrolls. They arrive upon a battlefield where three Rain ...

The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking Allowed

Season 1 - Episode 35

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 d...

Clone vs. Clone: Mine Are Better Than Yours!

Season 1 - Episode 36

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 Hidde...

Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!

Season 1 - Episode 37

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 Oro...

Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination!

Season 1 - Episode 38

With so many participants still left, the groups are told that they will be pitted against each other in preliminary matches. Kabuto leaves,...

Bushy Brow's Jealousy: Barrage of Lions Unleashed!

Season 1 - Episode 39

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!

Season 1 - Episode 40

While Shino and Zaku finish their fight, Kakashi works on Sasuke's cursed seal. However, someone sinister shows up to ruin things, will Kaka...

Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!

Season 1 - Episode 41

Kankuro takes on Kabuto's teammate, Misumi, in a quick battle, proving how tough the Sand ninja really are. However, the real match comes wh...

The Ultimate Battle: Cha!

Season 1 - Episode 42

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 s...

Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru

Season 1 - Episode 43

Temari of the Sand Village battles against Tenten from the Leaf Village. After the battle its Shikamaru's turn, but can he defeat an opponen...

Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now?

Season 1 - Episode 44

The match between Kiba and Naruto kicks off, with Kiba immediately proving he has the upper hand in the battle. Everyone still believes Naru...

Surprise Attack! Naruto's Secret Weapon!

Season 1 - Episode 45

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...

Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!

Season 1 - Episode 46

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 giv...

A Failure Stands Tall!

Season 1 - Episode 47

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 her...

Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!

Season 1 - Episode 48

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 bee...

Lee's Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu!

Season 1 - Episode 49

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 ...

The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja is Born

Season 1 - Episode 50

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 Le...

A Shadow in the Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke

Season 1 - Episode 51

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, ...

Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!

Season 1 - Episode 52

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 ...