Season 1 (2002)

Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!
6.9

October 3, 2002 • 24m

Welcome to the Village Hidden in the Leaves, where deadly serious Ninja roam the landscape and the seriously mischievous Naruto Uz...Read more

My Name Is Konohamaru!
6.6

October 10, 2002 • 24m

Naruto finally graduates from the Ninja Academy and claims to know it all. Well, at least that what he tells Konohamaru, the Villa...Read more

Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?
6.9

October 17, 2002 • 24m

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
7.7

October 24, 2002 • 24m

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
7.9

October 31, 2002 • 24m

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!
7.9

November 7, 2002 • 24m

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

The Assassin of the Mist!
7.3

November 14, 2002 • 24m

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
7.9

November 21, 2002 • 24m

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

Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior
7.4

November 28, 2002 • 24m

With Kakashi free, the fight between him and Zabuza resumes. Kakashi decides to show Zabuza what the Sharingan is really capable o...Read more

The Forest of Chakra
6.2

December 5, 2002 • 24m

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

The Land Where a Hero Once Lived
6.1

December 12, 2002 • 24m

While Naruto and Sasuke train, Sakura watches over Tazuna. During a nice dinner, Sakura notices a man's face torn from a picture. ...Read more

Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!
6.3

December 19, 2002 • 24m

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

Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors
6.4

December 26, 2002 • 24m

Round two with Zabuza has started, but this time...Zabuza has Haku fighting along side him. Haku and Sasuke go at it with Sasuke f...Read more

The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!
6.1

January 9, 2003 • 24m

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 ...Read more

Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters
6.7

January 16, 2003 • 24m

Naruto and Sasuke continue to fight Haku and are getting beaten bad. After having Naruto try and escape a few times, Sasuke begins...Read more

The Broken Seal
6.6

January 23, 2003 • 24m

Naruto and Sasuke continue their rigorous battle against Haku. When Haku targets a vulnerable Naruto, Sasuke risks everything to s...Read more

White Past: Hidden Ambition
6.6

January 30, 2003 • 24m

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 fo...Read more

The Weapons Known as Shinobi
7.1

February 6, 2003 • 24m

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 ma...Read more

The Demon in the Snow
8.0

February 13, 2003 • 24m

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!
6.1

February 20, 2003 • 24m

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

Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals
5.9

February 27, 2003 • 24m

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

Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!
7.1

March 6, 2003 • 24m

Rock Lee challenges Sasuke to a one-on-one fight. Naruto grows angry and attacks him, only to be beaten in one attack. Sasuke real...Read more

Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!
5.9

March 13, 2003 • 24m

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, ...Read more

Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!
6.3

March 20, 2003 • 24m

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 ...Read more

The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!
7.0

March 27, 2003 • 24m

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!
5.3

April 2, 2003 • 24m

Konohamaru, the grandson of Leaf Village's Third Hokage, shows up at the Chunin Exam site. He comes along with Moegi and Udon to c...Read more

The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death
6.6

April 2, 2003 • 24m

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. ...Read more

Eat or Be Eaten: Panic in the Forest
7.0

April 9, 2003 • 24m

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

Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!
7.4

April 16, 2003 • 24m

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 ...Read more

The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu!
7.7

April 23, 2003 • 24m

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 n...Read more

Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection!
6.5

April 30, 2003 • 24m

Since Sakura was the only one who did not get injured in the previous battle she must watch over and protect her teammates. Unknow...Read more

Sakura Blossoms!
7.2

May 7, 2003 • 24m

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

Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!
6.7

May 14, 2003 • 24m

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

Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!
6.5

May 21, 2003 • 24m

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

The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking Allowed
5.9

May 28, 2003 • 24m

To heal their wounds, Naruto and his team take a much-needed rest after their battle against the Sound ninja. But it has already b...Read more

Clone vs. Clone: Mine Are Better Than Yours!
6.4

June 4, 2003 • 24m

Naruto's team joins Kabuto on their journey to the tower, but on the way, they are trapped by the genjutsu (illusion technique) of...Read more

Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!
6.2

June 11, 2003 • 24m

The exam is over, but did they truly pass? An old friend arrives to explain and show his concern. Meanwhile, Anko informs the ANBU...Read more

Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination!
6.6

June 18, 2003 • 24m

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

Bushy Brow's Jealousy: Barrage of Lions Unleashed!
7.3

July 2, 2003 • 24m

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!
6.5

July 9, 2003 • 24m

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

Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!
6.5

July 16, 2003 • 24m

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

The Ultimate Battle: Cha!
6.8

July 23, 2003 • 24m

Sakura and Ino prepare to settle the score once and for all! However, when Sakura becomes the victim of Ino's Mind-Body Switch Jus...Read more

Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru
6.9

July 30, 2003 • 24m

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

Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now?
6.6

August 6, 2003 • 24m

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

Surprise Attack! Naruto's Secret Weapon!
7.1

August 13, 2003 • 24m

The battle between Naruto and Kiba draws to a close, with each of them giving it everything they've got. After being tricked by Na...Read more

Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!
7.1

August 20, 2003 • 24m

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 ...Read more

A Failure Stands Tall!
7.6

August 27, 2003 • 24m

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...Read more

Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!
8.8

September 3, 2003 • 24m

The second-to-last match finally arrives! Rock Lee must face down the mysterious and dangerous Gaara, a ninja who is said to have...Read more

Lee's Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu!
8.0

September 10, 2003 • 24m

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...Read more

The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja Is Born
8.7

September 17, 2003 • 24m

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? ...Read more

A Shadow in the Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke
6.6

September 24, 2003 • 24m

As Chouji faces off against Dosu, Orochimaru gives an order for Kabuto to abduct Sasuke. He also tells Kabuto that if he wants to ...Read more

Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!
6.0

October 1, 2003 • 24m

Naruto wants Kakashi to train him, but Kakashi has other plans. Ebisu arrives to an unhappy Naruto and makes a deal with him. If N...Read more