#1
S1E25
Shouendan-u/Barrage
Despite their best efforts, the remaining members of Section 9 are rounded up one by one by the government forces; only Batou and Motoko are left.
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#2
S2E26
Endless Gig
The tables seem to be turning in favor of Section 9, but the nuclear missile is still being prepared for launch.
#3
S1E21
Okizari no Kiseki/Eraser
After being shot, Togusa's in the hospital and about to go into surgery, but he is desperate to pass on what he's learned to the rest of Section 9. As Togusa fights for his life, the rest of Section 9 takes over the case, but others within the government have learned of the investigation and are not happy.
#4
Kojou Rakujitsu/Annihilation
S1E24
#5
Affection
S2E11
#6
Nuclear Power
S2E24
#7
This Side of Justice
S2E25
#8
Kouan 9 ka, Futatabi/Stand Alone Complex
S1E26
#9
Poker Face
S2E14
#10
Mitsurin-Kouro ni Uttetsuke no Hi/Jungle Cruise
S1E10
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Motoko enters into an online chat room devoted to the Laughing Man to see if she can find any new information on him. What she discovers is a spirited debate among the self-proclaimed "fans" of the Laughing Man, but very little hard evidence.
#51
SA: A Modest Rebellion - Android and I
S1E3
#50
Gisou-mou ni Dakarete/Captivated
S1E19
#49
Zenjidou-Shihon-shugi/YES
S1E14
#48
Another Chance
S2E16
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