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Sword Art Online Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
The World of Swords
Sat, Jul 7, 2012 23 mins
It's launch day for one of the most highly-anticipated video games of all time. Join the character "Kirito" as he begins his journey in the virtual world of Sword Art Online.
Episode 2
Beater
Sat, Jul 14, 2012 23 mins
It?s been one month since the players have been locked in the game. 2000 people have died; the first floor hasn?t been cleared yet.
Episode 3
The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Sat, Jul 21, 2012 23 mins
Kirito has finally joined a guild made up of close friends in reality. Everything is going well until a tragic accident changes Kirito completely.
Episode 4
The Black Swordsman
Sat, Jul 28, 2012 23 mins
Silca is known as Dragon Tamer Silca, but after leaving her group she is caught and her pet, Pina paid the ultimate price. Before she is killed, Kirito saves her and offers her a choice.
Episode 5
Murder in the Safe Zone
Sun, Aug 5, 2012 30 mins
A player has been killed inside a safe zone and not by the known means. Asuna and Krito take it upon themselves to find out how and why this is happening.
Episode 6
Illusionary Avenger
Sat, Aug 11, 2012 23 mins
Kirito has figured out the how and now he has to figure out the why.
Episode 7
The Temperature of the Heart
Sat, Aug 18, 2012 23 mins
A trip to get a new sword leaves Kirito battling a dragon and his fears.
Episode 8
The Sword Dance of White and Black
Sat, Aug 25, 2012 23 mins
After 2 years, people have got used to living in SAO, with a dwindling front line it might just be up to Kirito and Asuna to continue the charge.
Episode 9
The Blue-Eyed Demon
Sat, Sep 1, 2012 23 mins
To save a group of players and Asuna from a Boss character, Kirito is forced to play his trump card.
Episode 10
Crimson Killing Intent
Sat, Sep 8, 2012 23 mins
Kirito has agreed to a duel with the head of the Blood Alliance Knights. If Kirito wins, Asuna is free to leave the Knights and if he loses?
Episode 11
The Girl of Morning Dew
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 23 mins
The newly married couple is enjoying their time away from the front lines, but a new guest will take them all the way back to the beginning.
Episode 12
Yui's Heart
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 23 mins
Yulier, second in command, of the Liberation Army has approached Kirito and Asuna for help saving her friend and her guild.
Episode 13
Edge of Hell's Abyss
Sun, Sep 30, 2012 30 mins
While enjoying a fishing tournment Kirito receieves an urgent e-mail from the leader of the guild requesting their return.
Episode 14
The End of the World
Sat, Oct 6, 2012 23 mins
Game over.
Episode 15
Return
Sat, Oct 13, 2012 23 mins
Kirigaya is adjusting to his life outside of the game, but he hasn?t forgotten about Asuna. A recent visit to her in the hospital, he meets Sugou Nobuyuki.
Episode 16
Land of the Fairies
Sat, Oct 20, 2012 23 mins
A new MMO allows users to fly and encourages player killing. Kirito has joined this new game in search of Asuna and is pleasantly surprised with what he finds.
Episode 17
Captive Queen
Sat, Oct 27, 2012 23 mins
As Kirito learns about the game from Leafa and the hatred between the races, Asuna learns the truth of her role from the Fairy King.
Episode 18
To the World Tree
Sat, Nov 3, 2012 23 mins
Leafa is making enemies leaving her area and group to team up with Kirito. On their way to neutral Territory, they speak more of the rules and areas of the ALO.
Episode 19
The Lugru Corridor
Sat, Nov 10, 2012 23 mins
Something isn?t right; Recon has sent Leafa a message ?I was right. Be careful. S." What does he mean and will Leafa and Kirito have the time to figure it out?
Episode 20
General of the Blazing Flame
Sat, Nov 17, 2012 23 mins
Kirito and Leafa have made it to the meeting and Kirito?s bluff as an ambassador has been called out. If he can survive in a fight against the Salamanders General Eugene, his plan to prevent a war might work.
Episode 21
The Truth of Alfheim
Sat, Nov 24, 2012 23 mins
While Asuna continues her attempt to escape, another woman in Kirito?s life tries to make sense of her emotions.
Episode 22
Grand Quest
Sat, Dec 1, 2012 23 mins
Kirito?s determination to save Asuna borders on the insane. His recklessness is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.
Episode 23
Bonds
Sat, Dec 8, 2012 23 mins
Even though a wall has been built between Kirito and Sugu, he must save Asuna. The next time he challenges the final dungeon he won?t be alone.
Episode 24
Gilded Hero
Sat, Dec 15, 2012 23 mins
Kirito, Asuna, and Yui are finally together again, but the locks placed on Asuna are unbreakable. Before they have a chance to come up with a plan, the fairy king makes his grand entrance.
Episode 25
The World Seed
Sat, Dec 22, 2012 23 mins
Kirigaya Kazuto has beaten death twice but there is one more thing he must do.
