Best Rated Episode
7.5
Episode 1
Pending Means Pending, It's Not Final
The cast goes over their ideas for the series' new direction.
April 5, 200724m
Episode 1
Pending Means Pending, It's Not Final
The cast goes over their ideas for the series' new direction.
April 12, 2007
A baby is dropped off in front of the Yorozuya with a note claiming it's Gintoki's son.
Episode 3
If You Want to See Someone, Make an Appo First
April 19, 2007
It is revealed that the baby isn't Gintoki's; instead the baby was left at Yorozuya by the mother to keep her child safe from her father-in-law. Meanwhile Kagura and Shinpachi try to save the mother; Gintoki is on his way to return the baby.
Episode 4
Stress Makes You Bald, but It's Stressful to Avoid Stress, So You End Up Stressed Out Anyway, So in the End There's Nothing You Can Do
April 26, 2007
While trying to burn old JUMP issues, Gintoki is captured by a female fire fighter in search of a local arsonist.
Episode 5
Mothers Everywhere Are All the Same
May 3, 2007
A mother looking for her son in Edo enlists the help of Yorozuya.
Episode 6
Don't Make Munching Noises When You Eat
May 10, 2007
Continuing from the last episode, it is discovered that the son turned out to be the No.1 "Pimp" in Kabuki District.
Episode 7
Keep an Eye on the Chief for the Day
May 17, 2007
Terakado Tsu (Otsu) goes to be one day chief of the Shinsengumi to improve its image.
Episode 8
When Looking For Things You've Lost, Remember What You Were Doing On The Day You Lost It
May 24, 2007
Mutsu requests the Yorozuya recover some stolen cargo.
Episode 9
Croquette Sandwiches Are Always the Most Popular Food Sold at the Stalls
May 31, 2007
A serial killer has been going around town-- and one of the crew meets him head on! In the meantime, Gintoki is requested to locate "Benizakura", an unlucky sword stolen from its owner.
Episode 10
Be Careful Not to Leave Your Umbrella Somewhere
June 7, 2007
Kagura gets captured. Tetsuko goes to visit the injured Gintoki and tells him the truth about the Benizakura sword.
Episode 11
The Sun Will Rise Again
June 14, 2007
Shinpachi and Elizabeth go on the ship to attack Okada. A battle rages on the ship, at which Kagura manages to escape from captivity. On the other hand, Gintoki and Tetsuko (Benizakura forger Tetsuya's sister) head towards Takasugi.
Episode 12
On a Moonless Night, Insects Are Drawn to the Light
June 21, 2007
The battle comes to a conclusion, with Benizakura finally taken over Okada's body, and Gintoki will have to use the sword Tetsuko gave him to stop this.
Episode 13
Even Mummy Hunters Sometimes Turn into Mummys
June 28, 2007
Yamasaki is sent by Hijikata to investigate what has happened with that fight between Katsura and Takasugi groups. He goes around asking different people, though fails to get any real answers.
Episode 14
The Preview Section in JUMP is Always Unreliable
July 5, 2007
Hattori Zenzo has been hired to kidnap a girl who is able to foresee the future. Meanwhile, the Yorozuya has been hired to protect the very same girl.
Episode 15
Eating Nmaibo Can Make You Full in No Time!
July 12, 2007
A set of TV crews follow Katsura around for a day to do a television program special interview.
Episode 16
Rhinoceros Beetles Teach Boys that Life is Precious
July 19, 2007
Kagura's beetle was killed during a beetle fighting match. She tries to drag Gintoki and Shinpachi to go beetle hunting with her. That only succeeds when they know there is a high demand for the beetles - meaning they can make money of it. The trio encounters the Shinsengumi who also happens to be capturing beetles for reason unknown.
Episode 17
Dango Over Flowers
July 26, 2007
An old dango shop owner accepts a challenge from the owner of a popular new dessert shop.
Episode 18
For the Wind Is the Life / The Ideal Girlfriend Is Always Minami
August 2, 2007
Part 1 - Gintoki gets into an accident with a delivery girl who has the "Need for Speed" Part 2 - As Gintoki recovers from the delivery incident, Sa-chan is forced to weigh both her feminine needs and her assassin duties when working a mission at the same hospital.
Episode 19
Like a Haunted House, Life is Filled with Horrors
August 9, 2007
Every year during the Matsuri festival, a "Test of Courage" is held. This year Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura help out with the event.
Episode 20
Please Help by Separating Your Trash
August 16, 2007
Gintoki finds a female android head in the trash.
Episode 21
Too Many Cuties Can Make You Sick
August 23, 2007
It's revealed that the android head belonged to a murder suspect. Two other androids were sent to retrieve the android head along with a horde of maid androids.
Episode 22
Some Data Cannot Be Erased
August 30, 2007
Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, and the robot tinkerer head towards the main facility of the inventor and attempt to shutdown the rampaging maid android mob.
Episode 23
A Dog's Paws Smell Fragrant / Drive With a "Might" Attitude
September 6, 2007
Part 1 - Sadaharu is in "heat" and Yorozuya tries to find him a mate. Part 2 - Katsura attempts to take a driving lesson -- a "Might Happen" driving lesson, that is.
Episode 24
Think for a Minute Now, Do Matsutake Mushrooms Really Taste All that Good?
September 13, 2007
While hunting mushrooms in the woods, Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura become infected with mentality-changing mushrooms while getting get involved in a tragic war between a bear and a hunter.
Episode 25
The Manga Writer Becomes a Pro, After Doing a Stock of Manuscripts
September 20, 2007
Edo's under attack by M-unibrow zombies!
Episode 26
Don’t Complain About Your Job at Home, Do It Somewhere Else
September 27, 2007
Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura recaps what has happened to date on their 2nd Year Anniversary special.
Episode 27
In Those Situations, Keep Quiet and Cook Red Rice With Beans
October 4, 2007
Otae's childhood friend, Kyubei Yagyu appears and takes Otae back to fufil her childhood promise.
Episode 28
Yesterday’s Enemy, After All Is Said and Done, Is Still the Enemy
October 11, 2007
Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, Kondo, Hijikata and Sogo goes to the Yagyu family premises and attempts to get Otae back.
Episode 29
People Who Are Picky About Food Are Also Picky About People, Too
October 18, 2007
The battle at the Yagyu family premises continues.
Episode 30
Four Heads are Better than One
October 25, 2007
Gintoki, Isao, Toujou, and Binbokusai are in the toilet, all looking for something to wipe....
Episode 31
When Someone Who Wears Glasses Takes Them Off, It Looks Like Something’s Missing
November 8, 2007
The battle between Gintoki and Binbokusai begins; meanwhile, Shinpachi discovered that Kyubei was girl.
Episode 32
A Woman's Best Make-up Is Her Smile
November 15, 2007
The final episode in the Yagyu story arc.
Episode 33
You Don't Stand in Line for the Ramen, You Stand in Line for the Self-Satisfaction / You Say Kawaii So Often, You Must Really Think You're Cute Stuff
November 22, 2007
Part 1 - The Yorozuya attempt to rid a town of monsters for some quick cash Part 2 - The piggish Amanto female saved by the Yorozuya from the drug pirates enlists them to save her boyfriend from his former gang.
Episode 34
Rank Has Nothing to Do with Luck
November 29, 2007
The cold/flu season hits hard; Yorozuya is enlisted to help out at Otae's workplace.
Episode 35
Hard-boiled Egg on a Man's Heart
December 6, 2007
A washed out detective tells his tale about his life-long quest of pursuing of a thief who turned from righteous to evil.
Episode 36
Hard-Boiled Eggs Don't Crack
December 13, 2007
The detective, Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura crashed into a mansion in an attempt to capture the thief.
Episode 37
It's Often Difficult to Sleep When You're Engrossed With Counting Sheep
December 20, 2007
Sougo's older sister, Mitsuba, arrived in Edo for a visit. Hijikata and Mitsuba's relationship is revealed.
Episode 38
Perform a German Suplex on a Woman Who Asks If She or the Job Is More Important
December 27, 2007
Mitsuba is in bad condition due to her sickness; Sougo decides to go help Hijikata.
Episode 39
The Most Exciting Part of a Group Date is Before it Starts
January 10, 2008
Tojo Ayumu enlisted the help of Yorozuya to help make a "woman" out of the tomboyish Kyubei. Gintoki's solution: a Gokon.
Episode 40
What Happens Twice, Happens Thrice
January 17, 2008
The spirit of the sword that Gintoki carries appears to teach Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura an ultimate technique.
Episode 41
The More Delicious the Food, the Nastier It Is When It Goes Bad
January 24, 2008
Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura and Hasegawa are hospitalized (The Yorozuya gang for food poisoning from eating unfresh crabs; Hasegawa got knocked down by a car). They get themselves involved when a young nurse falls in love with one of her patients.
Episode 42
If You Want To Lose Weight, Then Stop Eating and Start Moving
January 31, 2008
Our female characters joined a "slimming" camp to shed off their extra weights.
Episode 43
Be a Person Who Can See People's Strong Points and Not Their Weak Points
February 7, 2008
An assassin has been hired to kill Matsudaira but encounters unexpected scenarios while carrying out the task.
Episode 44
Even a Hero Has Issues
February 14, 2008
It's Valentine's Day, and a space heroine comes to Edo to confess her intention to...
Episode 45
When Riding A Train, Make Sure You Grab the Straps With Both Hands
February 21, 2008
Hasegawa gets a job. While commuting on his first day, an accident lands him in jail with harassment charges.
Episode 46
Men, Be a Madao
February 28, 2008
The trial of Hasegawa's harassment charge comes to a conclusion.
Episode 47
If You're a Man, Don't Give Up
March 6, 2008
A planet is attacked by mysterious beings. It's up to Umibouzu to settle things and put an end to the attack. How will the end turn out?
Episode 48
Exaggerate the Tales of Your Exploits by a Third, So Everyone Has a Good Time / Men Have a Weakness for Girls Who Sell Flowers and Work in Pastry Shops
March 13, 2008
Part 1 - Old gangmates of Catherine try to convince her to join them on a heist. Part 2 - Gintoki gets sick. Kagura takes over running odd-jobs for the day.
Episode 49
Play Video Games for Only an Hour a Day
March 20, 2008
The popular game console "Owee" is finally on sale. The otaku, as well as the Yorozuya and the Shinsengumi are at the store trying to get their hands on the consoles.
Episode 50
Life and Video Games are Full of Bugs
March 27, 2008
Yorozuya and Shinsengumi are divided into two teams to play against each other in a video-gaming contest for a chance to win a free "Owee".
