15 Best Amazing World Of Gumball Episodes (According To IMDb)

Cartoon Network's original series The Amazing World Of Gumball provided a lot of good episodes, but these 10 are the best according to IMDb.

The Amazing World of Gumball was part of a select group of classic Cartoon Network shows that had situations and humor that could appeal to both kids and parents—this group also includes such hits as Steven Universe and Adventure Time. It's therefore not all that shocking that the adventures of Gumball and his adopted brother Darwin went on for six captivating seasons, all the way up until the series finale and its polarizing cliffhanger.

Even though the series is pretty solid as a whole, some episodes were clearly better than others. From the unrelentingly witty to the surprisingly poignant, many episodes in the series rank highly on IMDb.

Update September 30th, 2021 by Tanner Fox: Having reached its conclusion roughly two years ago, The Amazing World of Gumball maintains a legacy as one of the best series to air on Cartoon Network in the 2010s. Fans who grew up on excellent animated series from the 90s and early 2000s like Dexter's Laboratory and Courage the Cowardly Dog will be fond of the dry wit and the surprisingly genuine nature of Gumball.

Unlike SpongeBob SquarePants or The Fairly OddParents, Gumball's showrunners knew when to call it quits. That said, there are still plenty of hilarious and wholesome episodes to check out.

15 The Matchmaker - 9.1

In this season 5 episode, Gumball finds Darwin pining over a picture of one of his classmates and believes that he's fallen in love with Teri. After concocting a love potion with the help of Carrie and setting Darwin and Teri up, Gumball discovers that his brother was originally in love with Carrie all along.

This episode is full of the subtle, high-brow wit—high-brow for a children's show, at least—for which the series is known, and the ending is as satisfying as it is hilarious.

14 The Origins Part 2 - 9.3

After Gumball's pet fish Darwin is accidentally flushed down the toilet, he embarks on a journey to reunite with his adoptive family. Overcoming long odds and growing a pair of legs in the process, Darwin harnesses the power of friendship to return to Elmore and find his new brother.

Darwin's origins have always been something of a mystery, and, while an explanation was never necessary, it's charming to see the establishment of a familial bond that's central to the series.

13 The Game - 9.3

A round of Gumball and Darwin's homemade board game "Dodj or Daar" goes awry in season 2's "The Game," one of the series' most bizarre episodes.

The Jumanji-like situation the family finds themselves in makes for excellent comedy, and the writers aren't afraid to think outside the box with the wild dares Gumball and Darwin put in the game. It's one of many episodes in the series that takes clear inspiration from other media.

12 The Shell - 9.3

In season 3's "The Shell," Penny goes through a transformation after Gumball accidentally cracks her shell. Afraid to show her true self, she runs away, with Gumball—who's still trying to explain his feelings for her—in pursuit.

This episode was a pivotal one in Gumball and Penny's relationship, and it actually has a pretty strong message for a Gumball episode. As humorous and lighthearted as the show often is, The Amazing World of Gumball presents more than a few serious and emotional situations throughout its six-season run.

11 The Shippening - 9.3

After Sarah happens upon a magical notebook, she uses it to write romantic fanfiction about everyone in Elmore, inadvertently making her stories "canon" to the series. Chaos ensues, but Gumball and Darwin eventually figure out what's going on.

A hilarious jab at amateur fan fiction writers, "The Shippening" pokes fun at fans who obsess a bit too much over relationships between characters. The episode is also one of The Amazing World of Gumball's most meta, directly referencing the network on which the show airs, as well as fan-favorite non-canon character relationships.

10 The Future - 9.4

Banana Joe's mother is adducted by Rob, who hopes to get a glimpse into the future via her supernatural paintings. However, Banana Joe, Gumball, and Darwin team up to save her, eventually erasing Rob from existence through one of Barbara's paintings.

One of the most action-packed episodes of The Amazing World of Gumball, "The Future" has the makings of a climactic finale episode. It premiered a few weeks before the show finally wrapped up, and Barbara's eerie warning that "there is no future" certainly made for a haunting conclusion.

9 The Origins Part 1 - 9.4

The Wattersons can no longer put up with the rambunctious actions of their toddler, Gumball, so they buy him a pet fish in the hopes that it will distract him. The plan works, but Gumball keeps accidentally killing his pet fish, forcing Mr. Watterson to buy up all the fish at the pet store.

Eventually, Mr. Watterson buys a magical fish from a mysterious trader, and gumball befriends it. The episode explores the origins of Gumball's brother, Darwin, and it's one of the series' many touching episodes.

8 The Disaster - 9.4

In The Amazing World of Gumball's season four finale, "The Disaster", Gumball's life is slowly ruined by his nemesis Rob, who's discovered a universal remote that can control their world.

This episode was good on its own merits, but, since it left viewers with an exciting cliffhanger that wouldn't be resolved until season five's premiere, it's really not complete without that second half.

7 The Fury - 9.4

In "The Fury," Nicole meets an old figure from her past, a former friend named Yuki who wants revenge for her loss against Nicole in a martial arts tournament when they were children. Initially, Nicole refuses, but, faced with losing everything, she agrees to a rematch.

This episode is primarily remembered as having one of the best scenes in the entire Cartoon Network series, an anime-style fight sequence between Nicole and Yuki produced by Studio 4°C. Aside from Gumball, the studio is best known for its contributions to the Berserk anime series.

6 The Job - 9.4

Season 2's "The Job" sees Richard decide to stop lying on the couch all day and get a job in pizza delivery. Unfortunately, his dedication to the role causes him to unknowingly wreak havoc upon the City of Elmore, as the rest of the family tries to catch and stop him.

A funny episode that makes the best of its incredibly varied cast of characters, "The Job" might be too formulaic to be considered Gumball's best episode, but it's certainly up there.

5 The Remote - 9.4

In season 2's "The Remote," the Wattersons, each wanting to watch different things at the same time, go to drastic measures to each get their way after Richard hides the TV remote.

This episode features one of the best of the many twist endings in The Amazing World of Gumball, and it was so popular with fans that it even got turned into a game, "Remote Fu", for the Cartoon Network website.

4 The Rerun - 9.5

The Amazing World of Gumball ushered in season 5 with "The Rerun," a continuation of "The Disaster" which finds Gumball awakening to realize he has a second chance to keep Rob from destroying his world.

It wraps up the two-episode arc on a satisfying, even somewhat meta note that immediately sets the stage for the high quality that would be exhibited in the rest of season 5's episodes.

3 The Copycats - 9.5

In "The Copycats," the Wattersons come to blows with a family of doppelgangers, as they have to figure out how to outsmart a group of people who copy your every move.

According to Polygon, this episode was actually inspired by the existence of Miracle Star, a real-life Chinese animated series that ripped off Gumball pretty blatantly. The way Gumball's creators chose to deal with this situation—by making an episode about it—is one of the reasons the series is so beloved.

2 The Console - 9.5

The Amazing World of Gumball has parodied a lot of different media during its near-decade run, but perhaps the most original of these parodies is their love letter to classic video game RPGs, season 5's "The Console." In the episode, Gumball, Darwin, and Anais are trapped inside a cursed video game console, forced to beat the fantasy RPG game "Inverted Paradox: The Enemy Within" to escape.

What could be a formulaic plot is actually given quite the original spin by the series' writing team, and the result speaks for itself. The episode is also memorable thanks to the sixteen-bit aesthetic evoked in many of the scenes.

1 The Choices - 9.8

Season 5's "The Choices" is one of The Amazing World of Gumball's most truly heartfelt episodes, as it focuses on Nicole reliving the events of the day she met Richard and sees her wondering if her life would have turned out better if she had done things differently.

It's a surprisingly poignant episode for a kids' show, and it really drives home the fact that the team behind Gumball cares about their audience. Rather than present a stiff message about morality or a series of slapstick gags, this episode appeals to every member of Gumball's wide demographic.

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