Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger - Season 1

First aired: 2/18/2001 51 episodes

Episodes

1. The Lion Roars!!

Aired: 2/18/2001

A veterinarian adept at communicating with the hearts of animals is chosen by Gao Lion to lead the team of Gaorangers; warriors selected by their respective power animals to defend the earth from the villainous Orgs.

2. The Spirit King Rises!!

Aired: 2/25/2001

As Kakeru settles into the responsibilities of being the leader, Wire Org attacks and shows him the true nature of the Orgs.

3. The Eagle Vanishes!!

Aired: 3/4/2001

With Highness Duke Shuten now awoken, the Orgs further establish their regime. Meanwhile, the Rangers race against time to defeat Camera Org who's draining the life-force of random citizens, among them is Gaku.

4. The Two Who Never Give Up!!

Aired: 3/11/2001

Soutarou's lack of confidence during a ghost hunt causes a rift in his friendship with Kai, who soon finds himself captured by Shrine Bell Org. Shuten hunts for a mysterious energy-emitting stone.

5. The Mountain Moves!!

Aired: 3/18/2001

The search begins for the first of several power animals said to be hidden in various parts of country. Trouble finds Tetomu as she steps out of Gao's Rock to aid the rangers.

6. Bison in Love!!

Aired: 3/25/2001

After pursuing the bride-napping Wedding Dress Org into a building hosting a wedding reception, the rangers stake out in disguise before more brides are harmed.

7. The Dream Talks!!

Aired: 4/1/2001

Kai's recurring nightmare envisioning Gaoking's defeat brings the rangers to a harbor where they find Boat Org who possess a bottle meant for a boy Blue promises to retrieve.

8. The Dog Runs!!

Aired: 4/8/2001

A run-in with Signal Org's mind-wiping powers has Kakeru returning to his former life. The rangers must decide whether they should have him return to the team or leave him be.

9. The Twins Smile

Aired: 4/15/2001

Gaku encounters two mysterious twins who are in need of his assistance. The rangers G-Phones are rendered inoperable after an encounter with Cell Phone Org.

10. The Moon Beckons!!

Aired: 4/22/2001

Weakened from a previous battle, the rangers are instructed to travel to a sacred forest to retrieve a special mushroom that can heal Gao Lion, but encounter a mysterious group of people that need their help.

11. Father Comes to Tokyo

Aired: 4/29/2001

Sae prepares to meet with her father for the first time since leaving Kagoshima; while Shuten tries to create the strongest possible Org with his power.

12. Which is the Real One?!

Aired: 5/6/2001

The Gao Egg has reached it's final stage requiring the rangers to travel to a valley flowing with Gao Soul to help it hatch. Unaware, a doppelganger walks among them.

13. The Baby's First Cry Freezes Over!!

Aired: 5/13/2001

Finally the Gao Egg hatches and everyone is there to welcome the hatchling. But all turns south as Shuten appears & sets forth an icy disposition that can spell the end for the rangers.

14. The Soul Bird Cries

Aired: 5/20/2001

Powerless and unable to transform, the rangers struggle to maintain a foothold in their fight against Shuten, Yabaiba and TsueTsue.

15. The Org Howls!!

Aired: 5/27/2001

The Gaoranger pursue the Duke Orgs as they try to present new Highness Org Ura with "beautiful things" even as he instead pursues something more important.

16. The Magic Flute Roars!!

Aired: 6/3/2001

With the gem for GaoElephant taken, Sae pursues Duke Org Rouki, who likewise begins to go forth with his thousand-year grudge against the wishes of Ura.

17. The Elephant Vanishes...

Aired: 6/10/2001

Amid reports of a "Giant Elephant" in Onigadaira Plateau, Kai & Sae set out to rescue the missing Power Animal. Rouki presents a fierce fight for the rangers with his new combination, GaoHunter.

18. The Demon Beast Armament!!

Aired: 6/24/2001

Itching to resolve his thousand-year grudge sooner than later, Rouki teams up with Clock Org to split up the rangers and take on Kakeru himself.

19. The Bison Retires?!

Aired: 7/1/2001

Beguiled after running into an old love (unknowingly possessed by Glasses Org), Soutarou is forced to give up his Gao Jewel and confront the rangers to save her from Yabaiba and TsueTsue.

20. The Maiden is Captured!!

Aired: 7/8/2001

An outing with Gaku to visit a grave that holds a sealed (but recently released) Scooter Org results in Tetom being captured by Rouki.

21. Rouki, Perplexed

Aired: 7/15/2001

Timorous at the prospect of losing their "job", TsueTsue and Yabaiba employ the help of Human Body Specimen Org and a.. self-help book. Rouki's memories begin to surface even stronger.

22. The Giant Bison is Broken!!

Aired: 7/22/2001

Rouki begrudgingly agrees to assist Ura, Yabaiba, and TsueTsue to steal Soutarou's Gao Jewel in exchange for clarity in his abstruse memories.

23. Rouki Dies!?

Aired: 7/29/2001

Rouki's demise is nigh as the rangers realize their suspicions about his identity are confirmed.

24. The Silver Wolf Flashes!!

Aired: 8/5/2001

The defeat of Rouki prompts Ura to create a horrifying Chimera Org to eradicate the rangers for good. With hope hanging by a thread, Shirogane musters his strength to save his new friends.

25. The Third Ogre Princess Arrives

Aired: 8/12/2001

The fall of Duke Org Ura brings forth the next Duke Org, Onihime. Tsukumaro contemplates going to the celebration with Tetom and the rangers.

26. Rouki Returns

Aired: 8/19/2001

The spirit of Rouki is resurrected and faces the rangers for a final rematch.

27. The Chick Pouts

Aired: 8/26/2001

After GaoKing & GaoHunter are captured by an Org empowered by the Thousand-Yer Evil, hope arrives to the rangers in the form "Yo", the stubborn, ill-tempered other half of Piyo.

28. Secrets, Handed Down!!

Aired: 9/2/2001

Trouble rolls into town when Bowling Org attacks with a seemingly unbeatable attack that can only be countered by a technique possessed by a former boss of Kai.

29. The Deer Heals

Aired: 9/9/2001

The latest Org created with the Thousand-Year Evil appears unstoppable against the Gaoranger until it's suddenly weakened by a new Power Animal with an infamous grudge against Shirogane.

30. The Full Moon Kills the Wolf!

Aired: 9/16/2001

A plot by Ura to resurrect Rouki using the Thousand-Year Evil unveils a more sinister scheme planned from the very beginning.

31. The Hyakujuu Sentai, Defeated!!

Aired: 9/23/2001

With the power of the Thousand-Year Evil, an upgraded Ura massacres the Gaoranger, forcing Kakeru and Tsukumaro into a hopeless corner with possibly no escape.

32. Three Creatures Eat!!

Aired: 9/30/2001

A new highness Duke Org, Rasetsu, steps forth with two new Duke Orgs in tow and initiates a pressing attack on the rangers and the city.

33. A Boy Prays

Aired: 10/7/2001

As the fight between the rangers and Rasetsu's troup continues, a mysterious young boy leads Tetom and Tsukumaro to a long-lost secret.

34. The Mighty Org Weeps?!

Aired: 10/14/2001

Pursued by TsueTsue and Yabaiba, an entrepreneurial Charcoal-Grill Org presents a moral dilemma for Soutarou and the rangers after he reveals his true intentions.

35. The Beast King Swords, Sealed

Aired: 10/21/2001

The rangers fight to retrieve their Beast King Swords after Blacksmith Org steals them to forge... a cutlery set.

36. The Warriors Dance

Aired: 10/28/2001

As citizens around the city are unable to resist the urge to dance from Magic Flute Org's tune, the rangers struggle is abated by a powerful new ally.

37. Yabaiba Fired Up

Aired: 11/4/2001

Eager to earn recognition from Rasetsu, Yabaiba invites his little brother, Juggling Org to turn an amusement park outing between Fuutaro, Kai & Gaku upside down.

38. The Spirit King's Decisive Battle

Aired: 11/11/2001

The first of the two-part conclusion of the GaoGod arc, with Fuutaro's true identity being revealed and a desperate action that further culminates the story.

39. The God Takes Away

Aired: 11/18/2001

The first of the two-part conclusion of the GaoGod arc, with Fuutaro's true identity being revealed and a desperate action that further culminates the story.

40. Sky Island, Destroyed

Aired: 11/25/2001

The conclusion of the GaoGod arc, with the only appearance of GaoHunter's "Blue Moon" form.

41. Santa Has Arrived

Aired: 12/2/2001

A dreaded Christmas Org plans to capture children's dreams, harnessing them into a powerful dream juice to feed his master. Its up to the Gaorangers to stop his evil plan and save Christmas for the kids of Japan!

42. The Org Ninja Invasion!

Aired: 12/9/2001

Ninja Duke Org Dorodoro appears and leads TsueTsue and Yabaiba on a mission to infiltrate Gao Rock, but their plan is ruined when TsueTsue, having touched Tetomu's sacred water, wakes the Gaorangers, forcing the Orgs to retreat.

43. The Lion Blazes Red Hot

Aired: 12/16/2001

The second episode of the three-part conclusion of the Rasetsu battle, featuring the first appearance of GaoKentaurus.

44. Gao's Rock Falls

Aired: 12/23/2001

The finale of the battle with Highness Duke Org Rasetsu, concluding a three-episode story arc.

45. The Battle Never Ends

Aired: 12/30/2001

As Gao's Rock is being restored inside and out, the Rangers take some time to reflect on their tenure as the chosen warriors.

46. The New Year Attacks

Aired: 1/6/2002

The Gaorangers face the New Year Org, who challenges them to New Year games.

47. The Steam Engine Roars!

Aired: 1/13/2002

Yabaiba plans a scheme to finally be reunited with TsueTsue. The rangers struggle to defeat Steam Engine Org, who they believe to be the final org.

48. The Highnesses Return

Aired: 1/20/2002

Revived and stronger than ever, Rasetsu, Ura and Shuten team with Yabaiba and TsueTsue to bring an end to the Gaorangers and reveal a startling revelation about the revered Org Master.

49. The Matrix Closes

Aired: 1/27/2002

Weary from their previous battle, the rangers set out to track down 3 mysterious signals and bring an end to Rasetsu, Ura and Shuten. But as the dust settles, an incredible new evil emerges.

50. The Hundred Beasts Die

Aired: 2/3/2002

Born from the power of the 3 reborn Org Leaders, the ultimate culmination of evil is born in the form of Ultimate Org Senki, who's desire to rid the world of humans forces the power animals to give it their all to fight back, to give even their lives..

51. The Hundred Beasts Roar!!

Aired: 2/10/2002

With the city turned to chaos as Senki fulfills his ultimate goal, the rangers, powerless, march on and prepare to face Senki with help coming from the last place they'd ever expect.