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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S1E10 9.5
Mo dare ni mo tayoranai

A scene depicting a female transfer student. The timid girl is so nervous and meek. She introduces herself shyly while feeling the eyes of all the students in the class. At recess, other girls gather around her and ask questions curiously.

#2
S1E12 9.1
Watashi no saikou no tomodachi

Homura challenges Walpurgisnacht alone and is seriously wounded. She despairs because she can't win no matter how many times she tries. Her actions are making Madoka suffer even more, and she becomes despondent. Her Soul Gem begins to turn black.

#3
S1E11 9.0
Saigo ni Nokotta Michishirube

Sayaka's funeral was held in the rain. Madoka returns home with vacant eyes. She barely says anything to Junko who met her at the front door, and goes into her room. Kyubey appears in front of Madoka, who is lost in her grief, alone.

#4 Atashitte, honto baka S1E8 8.9
#5 Sonna no, Atashi ga Yurusanai S1E9 8.6
#6 Honto no Kimochi to Mukiaemasu ka? S1E7 8.4
#7 Mou nani mo kowakunai S1E3 8.3
#8 Konna no Zettai Okashiiyo S1E6 8.1
#9 Kiseki mo, mahô mo, arundayo S1E4 8.0
#10 Koukai nante, Aru Wake Nai S1E5 7.7

Lowlights

#12 S1E2 Sore wa tottemo ureshi inatte 7.3

While rescuing Kyubey from being attacked by Homura, Madoka and Sayaka lose their way in a mysterious space. They find themselves in a desperate situation and are rescued by Mami Tomoe, a magical girl. Afterward, Mami invites them to her room.

#11 Yume no naka de atta, yôna... S1E1 7.4
#10 Koukai nante, Aru Wake Nai S1E5 7.7
#9 Kiseki mo, mahô mo, arundayo S1E4 8.0
#8 Konna no Zettai Okashiiyo S1E6 8.1

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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