9 Best ‘The Amazing World of Gumball’ Episodes, Ranked by IMDb
If you love the colorful, bizarre, and utterly hilarious universe of The Amazing World of Gumball, you're in for a treat. These are 9 top-rated episodes you need to rewatch ASAP.
Gumball fearlessly breaks through the fourth wall, tackles some surprisingly mature topics, and dishes out social commentary that'll make you laugh AND think! From its hilarious takes on internet culture to heartwarming (and occasionally bizarre) family moments, this show has earned its spot as one of the smartest, most creative cartoons in recent memory.
Now: let's jump into the 9 absolutely mind-blowing episodes that represent Gumball at its chaotic, brilliant best, according to IMDb ratings.
9. “The Origins Part 2” (Season 4, Episode 21)
IMDb score: 9.4/10.
This emotional episode takes us back to where it all began (or rather where it almost ended). When Darwin accidentally gets flushed down the toilet, we follow his way back to reunite with the Watterson family.
What makes it good: this is one of those episodes that totally hits you in the feels. It perfectly combines the show's trademark wackiness with some genuine heart.
8. “The Origins Part 1” (Season 4, Episode 20)
IMDb score: 9.4/10.
The first part of this awesome origin story takes us back to when Gumball was just a crazy little toddler driving his parents nuts. When Richard and Nicole can't handle his wild energy any longer, they decide the perfect solution is getting him a pet.
What makes it good: it's super fun, hits you right in the feels and explains how Darwin became part of Gumball's family and his BFF and brother!
7. “The Game” (Season 2, Episode 29)
IMDb score: 9.4/10.
The Wattersons stumble across a weird board game called “Dodj or Daar” that brings all its crazy challenges to life. Once they start playing, they've gotta finish the game or deal with the chaotic consequences.
What makes it good: this episode is basically Gumball's hilarious take on Jumanji and it totally nails it! The family chaos and increasingly ridiculous game challenges make this one an absolute must-watch.
6. “The Console” (Season 5, Episode 18)
IMDb score: 9.5/10.
Gumball gets his hands on a cursed video game console that traps all of Elmore inside a fantasy RPG. Now Gumball, Darwin, and Anais have to escape this virtual nightmare.
What makes it good: this episode brings video game logic into the Gumball world. It's packed with spot-on gaming references and the show's signature fourth-wall-breaking humor.
5. “The Rerun” (Season 5, Episode 1)
IMDb score: 9.5/10.
Picking up right where “The Disaster” left off, Gumball finds himself back to the beginning of that crazy day (if you haven’t watched the episode, scroll further — it’s also on the list). Now he's gotta dodge all the remote-controlled chaos while trying to save his family and what matters to him the most.
What makes it good: the villain is absolutely top-tier and the visual gags with the remote are pure genius!
4. “The Copycats” (Season 5, Episode 12)
IMDb score: 9.5/10.
Gumball and Darwin discover a family copying EVERYTHING they do! But it gets wild when they realize this copycat family is making serious cash by imitating the Wattersons online.
What makes it good: this episode's satire is great. It's absolutely hilarious watching Gumball and his family deal with their knock-off versions.
3. “The Disaster” (Season 4, Episode 40)
IMDb score: 9.5/10.
Rob gets his hands on a super-powered remote control and uses it to totally mess with Gumball. Step by step, our villain destroys everything Gumball cares about.
What makes it good: this season 4 finale is mind-blowing. It perfectly sets up the epic storyline that continues in “The Rerun.”
2. “The Job” (Season 2, Episode 8)
IMDb score: 9.5/10.
Richard takes a job as a pizza delivery guy, but chaos begins across Elmore the second he starts working. Turns out Richard with a job breaks the laws of the universe.
What makes it good: this episode is total chaos in the best way. It introduces the show's meta-awareness of its own rules and has some of the wildest animation sequences ever.
1. “The Choices” (Season 5, Episode 6)
IMDb score: 9.8/10.
When Nicole gets mad at Richard, she starts wondering if her life would've been better if she'd chosen a different path. We get to see all the amazing flashbacks of how they met and fell in love.
What makes it good: the episode is emotional. The flashbacks showing how the Watterson family came to be are super heartwarming and relatable.
