Season 1
1. Enter: Naruto Uzumaki! | Download
First aired: 9/10/2005 Production Code: 101
Konoha (The Village Hidden in the Leaves) 12 years ago: The village is attacked by a vicious Nine-Tailed Demon Fox. In a final act to defeat the demon, the Fourth Hokage sealed its essence within the body of a baby boy. In the present, the child Naruto Uzumaki attends a Ninja Academy; however because of the incident 12 years prior many in the village see him as the demon itself. Not understanding why the people hate him so, he resorts to pranks and other acts to gain attention. He has a dream is to become the greatest Hokage so he can gain acknowledgment and respect. One day, after failing his graduation exam for the third time, an instructor named Mizuki convinces him to steal a sacred scroll so he can become more powerful. The instructor has other plans however, as he follows Naruto and tells him a terrible secret.
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Michael Reisz (Mizuki), Steve Kramer (Hokage), Stephanie Sheh (Hinata Hyuuga), Quinton Flynn (Iruka), Tom Gibis (Shikamaru Nara), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Ino Yamanaka) , Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Woman #2)
2. My Name is Konohamaru | Download
First aired: 9/10/2005 Production Code: 102
Naruto has finally graduated and has submitted his application. Iruka and the Hokage are in the middle of lecturing Naruto for his inappropriate picture when they are interrupted by the Hokage’s grandson, Konohamaru. What is up with this little boy?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Steve Kramer (Hokage), Quinton Flynn (Iruka), Crispin Freeman (Ebisu)
3. Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes? | Download
First aired: 9/17/2005 Production Code: 103
Naruto is preparing himself for the Genin orientation. It’s all a happy story until Iruka picks the three-man teams for all the ninja. Naruto is teamed up with his crush, Sakura, and his worst enemy, Sasuke. Can Naruto learn to work together with two people who despise him?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Tom Gibis (Shikamaru Nara), Stephanie Sheh (Hinata Hyuuga / Kin Tsuchi / Hanabi Hyuuga / Sexy Jutsu Naruto), Robbie Rist (Choji Akimichi), Quinton Flynn (Iruka), Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Kurenai Yuuhi / Orochimaru in Grass ninja disguise), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Ino Yamanaka / Konohamaru), Doug Erholtz (Asuma Sarutobi), Dave Wittenberg (Kakashi Hatake)
4. Pass or Fail: Survival Test | Download
First aired: 9/24/2005 Production Code: 104
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?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Steve Kramer (Sarutobi the Third Hokage), Quinton Flynn (Iruka)
5. You Failed! Kakashi’s Final Decision | Download
First aired: 10/1/2005 Production Code: 105
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? What is the true meaning behind the test?
Director: Hayato Date
6. A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves! | Download
First aired: 10/8/2005 Production Code: 106
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!
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Dan Woren (The Demon Brothers Gozu and Meizu), Steve Kramer (Sarutobi the Third Hokage), Quinton Flynn (Iruka), Fred Tatasciore (Gato)
7. The Assassin of the Mist! | Download
First aired: 10/15/2005 Production Code: 107
Team Kakashi and Tazuna are on their way to Tazuna’s home, when they run across a ninja named Zabuza Momochi. Kakashi finally uses the Sharingan, or Mirror-Wheel Eye, and they start to fight. Is the Sharingan enough to defeat Zabuza? Or is Team Kakashi’s first mission over already?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Dan Woren (Kaji)
8. The Oath of Pain | Download
First aired: 10/22/2005 Production Code: 108
With Kakashi captured, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura must defend against Zabuza’s attacks. Naruto becomes scared and wants to flee, but he soon remembers his promise he swore on pain. He has no other choice but to fight, so they can save Kakashi and keep Tazuna alive. Naruto realizes that he must work together with Sasuke to save Kakashi. Will the combined effort of the two allow them to free Kakashi and defeat Zabuza?
Director: Hayato Date
9. Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior | Download
First aired: 10/29/2005 Production Code: 109
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?
Director: Hayato Date
10. The Forest of Chakra | Download
First aired: 11/5/2005 Production Code: 110
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?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Naoki Sakato (Gatou), Fred Tatasciore (Gato)
11. The Land Where a Hero Once Lived | Download
First aired: 11/12/2005 Production Code: 111
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?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Wally Wingert (Kaiza) , Yuri Lowenthal (Villager), Jeff Nimoy (Villager), Julianne Buescher (Akane)
12. Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns! | Download
First aired: 11/19/2005 Production Code: 112
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?
Director: Hayato Date
13. Haku’s Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors | Download
First aired: 11/26/2005 Production Code: 113
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?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Kirk Thornton (Tattooed kidnapper) , Yuri Lowenthal (Short kidnapper)
14. The Number One Hyperactive Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight! | Download
First aired: 12/3/2005 Production Code: 114
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?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Quinton Flynn (Iruka), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Konohamaru) , Mona Marshall (Young Haku)
15. Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters | Download
First aired: 12/10/2005 Production Code: 115
Naruto and Sasuke continue to fight Haku and are getting beaten bad. After having Naruto try and escape a few times, Sasuke begins to be able to trace Haku’s movements. Meanwhile, outside Kakashi and Zabuza begin their fight. Kakashi shows his Sharingan again, but Zabuza tries to remove it from Kakashi’s head. He fails, but tells Kakashi he has figured out the Sharingan and disappears in the mist. Can Naruto and Sasuke escape from Haku’s jutsu? What plan does Zabuza have to defeat the Sharingan?
Director: Hayato Date
16. The Broken Seal | Download
First aired: 12/17/2005 Production Code: 116
Naruto and Sasuke continue their rigorous battle against Haku. When Naruto can’t continue any longer, the power of the Sharingan awakens inside of Sasuke, and the tables turn. When Haku targets a vulnerable Naruto, Sasuke risks everything to save him. Seeing his friend lie before him, a powerful force awakens inside Naruto, and fiery red chakra begins to pour out. Has Kyubi been set free from Naruto’s body? And once released, can anyone stop him?
Director: Hayato Date
17. White Past: Hidden Ambition | Download
First aired: 12/31/2005 Production Code: 117
Naruto takes out his rage with Kyubi’s chakra for killing his rival/friend Sasuke on Haku, and he doesn’t stand a chance. However, just before the finishing blow he can’t hit him. Naruto realizes that Haku is the boy he met back at the forest. Haku tells Naruto the story of his past how he was hated because of his power, and asks for Naruto to do one favor for him to kill him. Since he took away his dreams, he wants Naruto to kill him. Will Naruto do the one thing he could never do, kill another person, and do as Haku wishes?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Konohamaru) , Mona Marshall (Young Haku)
18. The Weapons Known as Shinobi | Download
First aired: 1/7/2006 Production Code: 118
Kakashi prepares to stop Zabuza once and for all, but Haku sacrifices his own life to spare Zabuza. Now Zabuza is ready for another round, only Kakashi isn’t playing around this time. Failing miserably, Zabuza is confronted by his employer, who has decided to take matters into his own hands.
Director: Hayato Date
19. The Demon in the Snow | Download
First aired: 1/14/2006 Production Code: 119
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.
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Robbie Rist (Thug), Tom Gibis (Thug), Steven Jay Blum (Thug)
20. A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam | Download
First aired: 1/21/2006 Production Code: 120
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 Chunin selection exams.
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Kate Higgins (Udon), Wendee Lee (Moegi), Tom Gibis (Shikamaru Nara), Tara Platt (Temari), Steve Kramer (Sarutobi the Third Hokage), Stephanie Sheh (Hinata Hyuuga / Kin Tsuchi / Hanabi Hyuuga / Sexy Jutsu Naruto), Sam Riegel (Shino Aburame / Zaku / Baki), Robbie Rist (Choji Akimichi), Quinton Flynn (Iruka), Michael Lindsay (Kankuro), Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Kurenai Yuuhi / Orochimaru in Grass ninja disguise), Liam O’Brien (V) (Gaara / Kotetsu Hagane), Kyle Hebert (Kiba Inuzuka / Inoichi Yamanaka / Mozoku), Doug Erholtz (Asuma Sarutobi), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Ino Yamanaka / Konohamaru)
21. Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals | Download
First aired: 1/28/2006 Production Code: 121
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 Chunin Exams. While Naruto and Sasuke are pleased, Sakura is afraid of letting everyone down. Also, someone decides they aren’t ready and decides to test their abilities.
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Doug Erholtz (Asuma Sarutobi), John DeMita (Dosu Kinata), Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Kurenai Yuuhi), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Konohamaru), Richard Cansino (Izumo Kamizuki), Michael Lindsay (Kankuro), Liam O’Brien (V) (Gaara), Brian Donovan (Rock Lee), Dave Wittenberg (Kakashi Hatake)
22. Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke | Download
First aired: 2/4/2006 Production Code: 122
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 Sasuke be defeated just as easily by this mysterious ninja? Sasuke’s only advantage seems to be his Sharingan, but what happens when not even that will work?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Richard Cansino (Misumi Tsurugi / Izumo Kamizuka), Steve Staley (Neji Hyuuga), Danielle Judovits (Tenten), Liam O’Brien (V) (Gaara / Kotetsu Hagane) , Skip Stellrecht (Ninkame the Tortoise)
23. Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off | Download
First aired: 2/11/2006 Production Code: 123
A reunion of all the rookies isn’t a very happy one, as all of them prepare to take the Chunin Exam. With so many rivals around, Naruto’s team will need help from a fellow ninja named Kabuto to know what they’re up against. Will the group be able to last through the exam?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Skip Stellrecht (Gai Maito (Might Guy) / Itachi Uchiha), Tara Platt (Temari), Kim Strauss (Ibiki Morino), Danielle Judovits (Tenten), Tom Gibis (Shikamaru Nara), Steve Staley (Neji Hyuuga), Steve Kramer (Hokage), Quinton Flynn (Iruka), Dave Wittenberg (Kakashi Hatake), Michael Lindsay (Kankuro), Liam O’Brien (V) (Gaara), Brian Donovan (Rock Lee) , Stephanie Sheh (Hinata Hyuuga, Kim Tsuchi), Sam Riegel (Shino Aburame, Zaku)
24. Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins | Download
First aired: 2/18/2006 Production Code: 124
The first test of the Chunin Exam is just that, a written test. When Ibiki issues a strict set of rules, Naruto fails to realize that the objective of the test is to cheat without getting caught. Can Naruto realize the truth before time runs out? And what about the tenth question?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Liam O’Brien (V) (Gaara, Kotetsu Hagane) , Stephanie Sheh (Hinata Hyuuga, Kim Tsuchi), Sam Riegel (Shino Aburame, Zaku)
25. The Tenth Question: All or Nothing | Download
First aired: 2/25/2006 Production Code: 125
As time ticks away, Naruto’s only hope of passing the test lies in the final question. However, there is a requirement to answering the final question. If you choose not to answer it, you fail the test and can try again next time. But, if you choose to answer it and get it wrong, you can never take the test again and must stay a Genin forever! What will Naruto’s choice be?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Doug Erholtz (Asuma Sarutobi), Liam O’Brien (V) (Gaara, Kotetsu Hagane), Tom Gibis (Shikamaru Nara), Steve Staley (Neji Hyuuga), Sam Riegel (Shino Aburame), Robbie Rist (Choji Akimichi), Michael Lindsay (Kankuro), Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Kurenai Yuuhi), Richard Cansino (Misumi Tsurugi / Izumo Kamizuka), Kyle Hebert (Kiba Inuzuka), John DeMita (Dosu Kinata), Julianne Buescher (Anko Mitarashi), Dave Wittenberg (Kakashi Hatake), Danielle Judovits (Tenten), Brian Donovan (Rock Lee)
26. Special Report Live From the Forest of Death | Download
First aired: 3/4/2006 Production Code: 126
Konohamaru interviews Naruto’s team about being a ninja.
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Kate Higgins (Udon), Julianne Buescher (Anko Mitarashi), Dave Wittenberg (Kakashi Hatake)
Special. Find the crimson four-leaf clover! | Download
Konohamaru likes a girl that is moving on account of her dad’s mission. He gives Naruto a mission to go to Akagahara, a restricted area. There, he must find the crimson four leaf clover because of a legend that says that the one who has the clover will be granted a wish. Naruto eventually succeeds in getting the clover.
Guest star: Ikue Ootani (Konohamaru), Taeko Kawata (Yoshino Kade)