A Certain Scientific Railgun poster
7.2/10 (91 votes)
#1

Dr. Kiyama

S1:E11
Dec 11, 2009

After inadvertently connecting to Kiyama’s mind, Mikoto learns what’s been motivating the doctor’s actions. Later, when the network goes out of control, Mikoto comes face to face with a monster!

7.2/10 (84 votes)
#2

Dear My Friends

S1:E24
Mar 20, 2010

Misaka and her friends reach the facility where the children are being held, but Therestina uses Capacity Down to take the Espers out of the fight. With everything on the line, it’s up to Saten to save the day.

7.1/10 (95 votes)
#3

Urban Legends

S1:E4
Oct 23, 2009

Awkwardness ensues when Mikoto runs into Kamijo. When they meet again later in the day, Mikoto demands a duel! She gives it her all, but there’s a chance she’s no match for Kamijo’s powers.

7.1/10 (90 votes)
#4

Silent Majority

S1:E10
Dec 4, 2009

Saten falls into a coma after she confesses using a Level Upper to Uiharu. Later, Mikoto and Kuroko discover that all of the recent coma patients are connected - in more ways than one!

7.1/10 (91 votes)
#5

AIM Burst

S1:E12
Dec 18, 2009

The girls work to stop the monster before it reaches a nuclear power plant! Uiharu’s efforts slow the abomination down, but Mikoto might be the only person able to stop the creature’s rampage!

7.0/10 (89 votes)
#6

Abilities and Powers

S1:E7
Nov 13, 2009

As Kuroko and Konori begin to suspect Judgement officers are the true targets of the mysterious bomber, Uiharu, Mikoto, and Saten find themselves in an explosive situation while shopping!

7.0/10 (81 votes)
#7

What Is It You See In Your Eyes Right Now?

S1:E23
Mar 12, 2010

Therestina reveals new information about her real identity and her master plan. Meanwhile, Kuroko and the gang vow to fight alongside Misaka in order to save the children jeopardized by Therestina’s activities.

6.9/10 (87 votes)
#8

Majority Report

S1:E9
Nov 27, 2009

Even as Mikoto and Kuroko question Dr. Kiyami about the side-effects of Level Uppers, Saten wonders if she should use the one she recently found - even though there could be dangerous consequences.

dgw Jul 23, 2019

It was in this episode that I finally saw more in Kuroko than her over-the-top advances toward Misak...

6.8/10 (114 votes)
#9

Electromaster

S1:E1
Oct 2, 2009

Mikoto, Kuroko, Kazari, and Ruiko take action against a gang of bank robbers. When Ruiko is injured trying to rescue an innocent bystander, Mikoto angrily unleashes her railgun power!

biggaymer420 Feb 16, 2023

would've been better without the incest

6.8/10 (92 votes)
#10

A Certain Pair of New Trainees

S1:E5
Oct 30, 2009

Uiharu and Kuroko have an argument that leads to recollections of the past, when the girls were young Judgment recruits, and a dangerous mission resulted in a life-long promise between friends.

6.7/10 (99 votes)
#11

When Working Under a Hot Sun, Rehydration is Essential

S1:E2
Oct 9, 2009

Mikoto and Kuroko get in trouble for using their powers in the dorm. Their punishment: pool cleaning duty! Later, Kuroko finds herself feeling frisky after accidentally ingesting a powerful aphrodisiac!

6.7/10 (92 votes)
#12

Level Upper

S1:E8
Nov 20, 2009

Mikoto and Kuroko ponder the ramifications of Kaitabi’s shocking display of strength and wonder if Level Uppers actually exist. Before they can find answers, Kaitabi mysteriously slips into a coma!

6.7/10 (85 votes)
#13

Skill Out

S1:E15
Jan 15, 2010

Misaka and Kuroko investigate a gang called Skill Out. The group is known to be attacking Espers all over Academy City - but in some instances, a mysterious man arrives just in time to stop the confrontation.

6.7/10 (85 votes)
#14

Academy City

S1:E16
Jan 22, 2010

Konori’s past with Big Spider is revealed. In the present, she finds herself torn. Can she honor her responsibilities as a Judgment officer while somehow remaining loyal to Kurozuma?

6.7/10 (81 votes)
#15

Voices

S1:E21
Feb 26, 2010

Kuroko suspects Haru'ue has something to do with the recent poltergeisting events, and it’s causing tension between her and Uiharu. Later, Haru'ue reveals a hidden part of her past.

6.7/10 (80 votes)
#16

Level 6

S1:E22
Mar 5, 2010

The past comes into focus as Haru'ue and Edasaki’s connection to a common Child Error facility is revealed. Later, Misaka sets out to find Kiyama after learning that the rogue scientist is out on bail and working with the Frog Doctor.

6.6/10 (93 votes)
#17

Tokiwadai is Targeted

S1:E3
Oct 16, 2009

Someone is tasering students and drawing on their faces with permanent marker! While Kuroko and Kazari investigate, poor Ruiko becomes the latest victim. Who is behind the unusual attacks?

dgw Jul 19, 2019

Not much to this one. Hopefully the next episode will make up for that.

6.6/10 (90 votes)
#18

Everyone is Proactive When it Comes to This

S1:E6
Nov 6, 2009

Someone is planting bombs all over Academy City, and it’s up to Judgment to stop the person responsible. Mikoto, wanting a piece of the action, uses Uiharu’s badge to investigate on her own.

6.6/10 (85 votes)
#19

Special Workshop

S1:E14
Jan 8, 2010

Saten and the other students who used the Level Upper learn some valuable lessons when they attend a special weekend workshop taught by Komoe and Yomikawa.

6.5/10 (85 votes)
#20

Asunaro Park

S1:E18
Feb 6, 2010

Misaka and the girls decide to play matchmaker with their dorm’s Head Resident and Daigo, Uiharu and Saten's teacher. Things look to be working out - until Daigo brings up the subject of marriage.

6.5/10 (81 votes)
#21

Poltergeist

S1:E20
Feb 19, 2010

The gang discovers that the recent wave of earthquakes is connected to a phenomenon called poltergeisting - and there’s a chance Uiharu’s new roomie might be somehow be involved.

6.2/10 (82 votes)
#22

Midsummer Festival

S1:E19
Feb 12, 2010

The midsummer festival arrives, and students are preparing to show off their school for friends and family. Misaka’s scheduled to perform a violin solo for the festivities - if her nerves don’t get the best of her!

5.9/10 (91 votes)
#23

A Bikini Divides the Eyeline Between Top and Bottom, But a One-piece Shows Off the Figure, so They Only Flatter the Slender

S1:E13
Dec 25, 2009

The Swim Club recruits Misaka and the gang to strut their stuff as swimsuit models! Later, after taking a break from posing and primping, the girls work together to make some curry.

dgw Feb 25, 2023

Filler episode with barely-a-plot. Not even worth the fanservice.

0.0/10
#24

Tsuzuri's Summer Vacation

S1:E17
Jan 29, 2010

After Komoe and Yomikawa encourage her to get a hobby, Tesso rediscovers an old school arcade game she loved as a child and forms an unlikely bond with a fellow fan.

5.9/10 (91 votes)
#1

A Bikini Divides the Eyeline Between Top and Bottom, But a One-piece Shows Off the Figure, so They Only Flatter the Slender

S1:E13
Dec 25, 2009

The Swim Club recruits Misaka and the gang to strut their stuff as swimsuit models! Later, after taking a break from posing and primping, the girls work together to make some curry.

dgw Feb 25, 2023

Filler episode with barely-a-plot. Not even worth the fanservice.

6.2/10 (82 votes)
#2

Midsummer Festival

S1:E19
Feb 12, 2010

The midsummer festival arrives, and students are preparing to show off their school for friends and family. Misaka’s scheduled to perform a violin solo for the festivities - if her nerves don’t get the best of her!

6.5/10 (85 votes)
#3

Asunaro Park

S1:E18
Feb 6, 2010

Misaka and the girls decide to play matchmaker with their dorm’s Head Resident and Daigo, Uiharu and Saten's teacher. Things look to be working out - until Daigo brings up the subject of marriage.

6.5/10 (81 votes)
#4

Poltergeist

S1:E20
Feb 19, 2010

The gang discovers that the recent wave of earthquakes is connected to a phenomenon called poltergeisting - and there’s a chance Uiharu’s new roomie might be somehow be involved.

6.6/10 (93 votes)
#5

Tokiwadai is Targeted

S1:E3
Oct 16, 2009

Someone is tasering students and drawing on their faces with permanent marker! While Kuroko and Kazari investigate, poor Ruiko becomes the latest victim. Who is behind the unusual attacks?

dgw Jul 19, 2019

Not much to this one. Hopefully the next episode will make up for that.

6.6/10 (90 votes)
#6

Everyone is Proactive When it Comes to This

S1:E6
Nov 6, 2009

Someone is planting bombs all over Academy City, and it’s up to Judgment to stop the person responsible. Mikoto, wanting a piece of the action, uses Uiharu’s badge to investigate on her own.

6.6/10 (85 votes)
#7

Special Workshop

S1:E14
Jan 8, 2010

Saten and the other students who used the Level Upper learn some valuable lessons when they attend a special weekend workshop taught by Komoe and Yomikawa.

6.7/10 (99 votes)
#8

When Working Under a Hot Sun, Rehydration is Essential

S1:E2
Oct 9, 2009

Mikoto and Kuroko get in trouble for using their powers in the dorm. Their punishment: pool cleaning duty! Later, Kuroko finds herself feeling frisky after accidentally ingesting a powerful aphrodisiac!

6.7/10 (92 votes)
#9

Level Upper

S1:E8
Nov 20, 2009

Mikoto and Kuroko ponder the ramifications of Kaitabi’s shocking display of strength and wonder if Level Uppers actually exist. Before they can find answers, Kaitabi mysteriously slips into a coma!

6.7/10 (85 votes)
#10

Skill Out

S1:E15
Jan 15, 2010

Misaka and Kuroko investigate a gang called Skill Out. The group is known to be attacking Espers all over Academy City - but in some instances, a mysterious man arrives just in time to stop the confrontation.

6.7/10 (85 votes)
#11

Academy City

S1:E16
Jan 22, 2010

Konori’s past with Big Spider is revealed. In the present, she finds herself torn. Can she honor her responsibilities as a Judgment officer while somehow remaining loyal to Kurozuma?

6.7/10 (81 votes)
#12

Voices

S1:E21
Feb 26, 2010

Kuroko suspects Haru'ue has something to do with the recent poltergeisting events, and it’s causing tension between her and Uiharu. Later, Haru'ue reveals a hidden part of her past.

6.7/10 (80 votes)
#13

Level 6

S1:E22
Mar 5, 2010

The past comes into focus as Haru'ue and Edasaki’s connection to a common Child Error facility is revealed. Later, Misaka sets out to find Kiyama after learning that the rogue scientist is out on bail and working with the Frog Doctor.

6.8/10 (114 votes)
#14

Electromaster

S1:E1
Oct 2, 2009

Mikoto, Kuroko, Kazari, and Ruiko take action against a gang of bank robbers. When Ruiko is injured trying to rescue an innocent bystander, Mikoto angrily unleashes her railgun power!

biggaymer420 Feb 16, 2023

would've been better without the incest

6.8/10 (92 votes)
#15

A Certain Pair of New Trainees

S1:E5
Oct 30, 2009

Uiharu and Kuroko have an argument that leads to recollections of the past, when the girls were young Judgment recruits, and a dangerous mission resulted in a life-long promise between friends.

6.9/10 (87 votes)
#16

Majority Report

S1:E9
Nov 27, 2009

Even as Mikoto and Kuroko question Dr. Kiyami about the side-effects of Level Uppers, Saten wonders if she should use the one she recently found - even though there could be dangerous consequences.

dgw Jul 23, 2019

It was in this episode that I finally saw more in Kuroko than her over-the-top advances toward Misak...

7.0/10 (89 votes)
#17

Abilities and Powers

S1:E7
Nov 13, 2009

As Kuroko and Konori begin to suspect Judgement officers are the true targets of the mysterious bomber, Uiharu, Mikoto, and Saten find themselves in an explosive situation while shopping!

7.0/10 (81 votes)
#18

What Is It You See In Your Eyes Right Now?

S1:E23
Mar 12, 2010

Therestina reveals new information about her real identity and her master plan. Meanwhile, Kuroko and the gang vow to fight alongside Misaka in order to save the children jeopardized by Therestina’s activities.

7.1/10 (95 votes)
#19

Urban Legends

S1:E4
Oct 23, 2009

Awkwardness ensues when Mikoto runs into Kamijo. When they meet again later in the day, Mikoto demands a duel! She gives it her all, but there’s a chance she’s no match for Kamijo’s powers.

7.1/10 (90 votes)
#20

Silent Majority

S1:E10
Dec 4, 2009

Saten falls into a coma after she confesses using a Level Upper to Uiharu. Later, Mikoto and Kuroko discover that all of the recent coma patients are connected - in more ways than one!

7.1/10 (91 votes)
#21

AIM Burst

S1:E12
Dec 18, 2009

The girls work to stop the monster before it reaches a nuclear power plant! Uiharu’s efforts slow the abomination down, but Mikoto might be the only person able to stop the creature’s rampage!

7.2/10 (91 votes)
#22

Dr. Kiyama

S1:E11
Dec 11, 2009

After inadvertently connecting to Kiyama’s mind, Mikoto learns what’s been motivating the doctor’s actions. Later, when the network goes out of control, Mikoto comes face to face with a monster!

7.2/10 (84 votes)
#23

Dear My Friends

S1:E24
Mar 20, 2010

Misaka and her friends reach the facility where the children are being held, but Therestina uses Capacity Down to take the Espers out of the fight. With everything on the line, it’s up to Saten to save the day.

6.8/10 (114 votes)

Electromaster

S1:E1
Oct 2, 2009

Mikoto, Kuroko, Kazari, and Ruiko take action against a gang of bank robbers. When Ruiko is injured trying to rescue an innocent bystander, Mikoto angrily unleashes her railgun power!

biggaymer420 Feb 16, 2023

would've been better without the incest

6.7/10 (99 votes)

When Working Under a Hot Sun, Rehydration is Essential

S1:E2
Oct 9, 2009

Mikoto and Kuroko get in trouble for using their powers in the dorm. Their punishment: pool cleaning duty! Later, Kuroko finds herself feeling frisky after accidentally ingesting a powerful aphrodisiac!

6.6/10 (93 votes)

Tokiwadai is Targeted

S1:E3
Oct 16, 2009

Someone is tasering students and drawing on their faces with permanent marker! While Kuroko and Kazari investigate, poor Ruiko becomes the latest victim. Who is behind the unusual attacks?

dgw Jul 19, 2019

Not much to this one. Hopefully the next episode will make up for that.

7.1/10 (95 votes)

Urban Legends

S1:E4
Oct 23, 2009

Awkwardness ensues when Mikoto runs into Kamijo. When they meet again later in the day, Mikoto demands a duel! She gives it her all, but there’s a chance she’s no match for Kamijo’s powers.

6.8/10 (92 votes)

A Certain Pair of New Trainees

S1:E5
Oct 30, 2009

Uiharu and Kuroko have an argument that leads to recollections of the past, when the girls were young Judgment recruits, and a dangerous mission resulted in a life-long promise between friends.

6.6/10 (90 votes)

Everyone is Proactive When it Comes to This

S1:E6
Nov 6, 2009

Someone is planting bombs all over Academy City, and it’s up to Judgment to stop the person responsible. Mikoto, wanting a piece of the action, uses Uiharu’s badge to investigate on her own.

7.0/10 (89 votes)

Abilities and Powers

S1:E7
Nov 13, 2009

As Kuroko and Konori begin to suspect Judgement officers are the true targets of the mysterious bomber, Uiharu, Mikoto, and Saten find themselves in an explosive situation while shopping!

6.7/10 (92 votes)

Level Upper

S1:E8
Nov 20, 2009

Mikoto and Kuroko ponder the ramifications of Kaitabi’s shocking display of strength and wonder if Level Uppers actually exist. Before they can find answers, Kaitabi mysteriously slips into a coma!

6.9/10 (87 votes)

Majority Report

S1:E9
Nov 27, 2009

Even as Mikoto and Kuroko question Dr. Kiyami about the side-effects of Level Uppers, Saten wonders if she should use the one she recently found - even though there could be dangerous consequences.

dgw Jul 23, 2019

It was in this episode that I finally saw more in Kuroko than her over-the-top advances toward Misak...

7.1/10 (90 votes)

Silent Majority

S1:E10
Dec 4, 2009

Saten falls into a coma after she confesses using a Level Upper to Uiharu. Later, Mikoto and Kuroko discover that all of the recent coma patients are connected - in more ways than one!

7.2/10 (91 votes)

Dr. Kiyama

S1:E11
Dec 11, 2009

After inadvertently connecting to Kiyama’s mind, Mikoto learns what’s been motivating the doctor’s actions. Later, when the network goes out of control, Mikoto comes face to face with a monster!

7.1/10 (91 votes)

AIM Burst

S1:E12
Dec 18, 2009

The girls work to stop the monster before it reaches a nuclear power plant! Uiharu’s efforts slow the abomination down, but Mikoto might be the only person able to stop the creature’s rampage!

5.9/10 (91 votes)

A Bikini Divides the Eyeline Between Top and Bottom, But a One-piece Shows Off the Figure, so They Only Flatter the Slender

S1:E13
Dec 25, 2009

The Swim Club recruits Misaka and the gang to strut their stuff as swimsuit models! Later, after taking a break from posing and primping, the girls work together to make some curry.

dgw Feb 25, 2023

Filler episode with barely-a-plot. Not even worth the fanservice.

6.6/10 (85 votes)

Special Workshop

S1:E14
Jan 8, 2010

Saten and the other students who used the Level Upper learn some valuable lessons when they attend a special weekend workshop taught by Komoe and Yomikawa.

6.7/10 (85 votes)

Skill Out

S1:E15
Jan 15, 2010

Misaka and Kuroko investigate a gang called Skill Out. The group is known to be attacking Espers all over Academy City - but in some instances, a mysterious man arrives just in time to stop the confrontation.

6.7/10 (85 votes)

Academy City

S1:E16
Jan 22, 2010

Konori’s past with Big Spider is revealed. In the present, she finds herself torn. Can she honor her responsibilities as a Judgment officer while somehow remaining loyal to Kurozuma?

0.0/10

Tsuzuri's Summer Vacation

S1:E17
Jan 29, 2010

After Komoe and Yomikawa encourage her to get a hobby, Tesso rediscovers an old school arcade game she loved as a child and forms an unlikely bond with a fellow fan.

6.5/10 (85 votes)

Asunaro Park

S1:E18
Feb 6, 2010

Misaka and the girls decide to play matchmaker with their dorm’s Head Resident and Daigo, Uiharu and Saten's teacher. Things look to be working out - until Daigo brings up the subject of marriage.

6.2/10 (82 votes)

Midsummer Festival

S1:E19
Feb 12, 2010

The midsummer festival arrives, and students are preparing to show off their school for friends and family. Misaka’s scheduled to perform a violin solo for the festivities - if her nerves don’t get the best of her!

6.5/10 (81 votes)

Poltergeist

S1:E20
Feb 19, 2010

The gang discovers that the recent wave of earthquakes is connected to a phenomenon called poltergeisting - and there’s a chance Uiharu’s new roomie might be somehow be involved.

6.7/10 (81 votes)

Voices

S1:E21
Feb 26, 2010

Kuroko suspects Haru'ue has something to do with the recent poltergeisting events, and it’s causing tension between her and Uiharu. Later, Haru'ue reveals a hidden part of her past.

6.7/10 (80 votes)

Level 6

S1:E22
Mar 5, 2010

The past comes into focus as Haru'ue and Edasaki’s connection to a common Child Error facility is revealed. Later, Misaka sets out to find Kiyama after learning that the rogue scientist is out on bail and working with the Frog Doctor.

7.0/10 (81 votes)

What Is It You See In Your Eyes Right Now?

S1:E23
Mar 12, 2010

Therestina reveals new information about her real identity and her master plan. Meanwhile, Kuroko and the gang vow to fight alongside Misaka in order to save the children jeopardized by Therestina’s activities.

7.2/10 (84 votes)

Dear My Friends

S1:E24
Mar 20, 2010

Misaka and her friends reach the facility where the children are being held, but Therestina uses Capacity Down to take the Espers out of the fight. With everything on the line, it’s up to Saten to save the day.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
3 ★ 7.7 25
★ 8.2 Joining the Battle
★ 7.1 Bust Upper
2 ★ 7.2 24
★ 8.4 Kamijo Toma
★ 6.2 Study Group
1 ★ 6.8 23
★ 7.2 Dr. Kiyama
★ 5.9 A Bikini Divides the Eyeline Between Top and Bottom, But a One-piece Shows Off the Figure, so They Only Flatter the Slender