We're Odd Jobs Gin!
In a world where aliens have invaded Edo Period Japan, skyscrapers, trains and motor bikes have replaced the simple life of Earth inhabitants. One man however, still carries the soul of a samurai, Gintoki Sakata, otherwise known as Yorozuya Gin-san. As reckless as he is, Gintoki carries his own resolve and is ready to take on any challenge with his fellow companions.

Pending Means Pending, It's Not Final (Episode 1) 7.5
Writer: Michiko Yokote
Air date: 2007-04-05
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The cast goes over their ideas for the series' new direction.

Milk Should Be Served at Body Temperature (Episode 2) 9.0
Writer: Kento Shimoyama
Air date: 2007-04-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: A baby is dropped off in front of the Yorozuya with a note claiming it's Gintoki's son.

If You Want to See Someone, Make an Appo First (Episode 3) 8.7
Writer: Kento Shimoyama
Air date: 2007-04-19
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: It is revealed that the baby isn't Gintoki's; instead the baby was left at Yorozuya by the mother to keep her child safe from her father-in-law. Meanwhile Kagura and Shinpachi try to save the mother; Gintoki is on his way to return the baby.

Stress Makes You Bald, but It's Stressful to Avoid Stress, So You End Up Stressed Out Anyway, So in the End There's Nothing You Can Do (Episode 4) 8.7
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-04-26
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: While trying to burn old JUMP issues, Gintoki is captured by a female fire fighter in search of a local arsonist.

Mothers Everywhere Are All the Same (Episode 5) 8.7
Writer: Michiko Yokote
Air date: 2007-05-03
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: A mother looking for her son in Edo enlists the help of Yorozuya.

Don't Make Munching Noises When You Eat (Episode 6) 8.0
Writer: Michiko Yokote
Air date: 2007-05-10
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Continuing from the last episode, it is discovered that the son turned out to be the No.1 "Pimp" in Kabuki District.

Keep an Eye on the Chief for the Day (Episode 7) 9.3
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-05-17
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Terakado Tsu (Otsu) goes to be one day chief of the Shinsengumi to improve its image.

When Looking For Things You've Lost, Remember What You Were Doing On The Day You Lost It (Episode 8) 8.7
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-05-24
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Mutsu requests the Yorozuya recover some stolen cargo.

Croquette Sandwiches Are Always the Most Popular Food Sold at the Stalls (Episode 9) 8.7
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-05-31
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: A serial killer has been going around town-- and one of the crew meets him head on! In the meantime, Gintoki is requested to locate "Benizakura", an unlucky sword stolen from its owner.

Be Careful Not to Leave Your Umbrella Somewhere (Episode 10) 9.3
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-06-07
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Kagura gets captured. Tetsuko goes to visit the injured Gintoki and tells him the truth about the Benizakura sword.

The Sun Will Rise Again (Episode 11) 9.3
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-06-14
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Shinpachi and Elizabeth go on the ship to attack Okada. A battle rages on the ship, at which Kagura manages to escape from captivity. On the other hand, Gintoki and Tetsuko (Benizakura forger Tetsuya's sister) head towards Takasugi.

On a Moonless Night, Insects Are Drawn to the Light (Episode 12) 9.3
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-06-21
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The battle comes to a conclusion, with Benizakura finally taken over Okada's body, and Gintoki will have to use the sword Tetsuko gave him to stop this.

Even Mummy Hunters Sometimes Turn into Mummys (Episode 13) 9.7
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-06-28
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Yamasaki is sent by Hijikata to investigate what has happened with that fight between Katsura and Takasugi groups. He goes around asking different people, though fails to get any real answers.

The Preview Section in JUMP is Always Unreliable (Episode 14) 9.0
Writer: Kento Shimoyama
Air date: 2007-07-05
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Hattori Zenzo has been hired to kidnap a girl who is able to foresee the future. Meanwhile, the Yorozuya has been hired to protect the very same girl.

Eating Nmaibo Can Make You Full in No Time! (Episode 15) 9.0
Writer: Michiko Yokote
Air date: 2007-07-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: A set of TV crews follow Katsura around for a day to do a television program special interview.

Rhinoceros Beetles Teach Boys that Life is Precious (Episode 16) 8.7
Writer: Michiko Yokote
Air date: 2007-07-19
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Kagura's beetle was killed during a beetle fighting match. She tries to drag Gintoki and Shinpachi to go beetle hunting with her. That only succeeds when they know there is a high demand for the beetles - meaning they can make money of it. The trio encounters the Shinsengumi who also happens to be capturing beetles for reason unknown.

Dango Over Flowers (Episode 17) 8.7
Writer: Michiko Yokote
Air date: 2007-07-26
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: An old dango shop owner accepts a challenge from the owner of a popular new dessert shop.

For the Wind Is the Life / The Ideal Girlfriend Is Always Minami (Episode 18) 8.7
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-08-02
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Part 1 - Gintoki gets into an accident with a delivery girl who has the "Need for Speed"
Part 2 - As Gintoki recovers from the delivery incident, Sa-chan is forced to weigh both her feminine needs and her assassin duties when working a mission at the same hospital.

Like a Haunted House, Life is Filled with Horrors (Episode 19) 7.3
Writer: Kento Shimoyama
Air date: 2007-08-09
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Every year during the Matsuri festival, a "Test of Courage" is held. This year Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura help out with the event.

Please Help by Separating Your Trash (Episode 20) 9.3
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-08-16
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Gintoki finds a female android head in the trash.

Too Many Cuties Can Make You Sick (Episode 21) 9.3
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-08-23
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: It's revealed that the android head belonged to a murder suspect. Two other androids were sent to retrieve the android head along with a horde of maid androids.

Some Data Cannot Be Erased (Episode 22) 9.7
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-08-30
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, and the robot tinkerer head towards the main facility of the inventor and attempt to shutdown the rampaging maid android mob.

A Dog's Paws Smell Fragrant / Drive With a "Might" Attitude (Episode 23) 8.0
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-09-06
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Part 1 - Sadaharu is in "heat" and Yorozuya tries to find him a mate.
Part 2 - Katsura attempts to take a driving lesson -- a "Might Happen" driving lesson, that is.

Think for a Minute Now, Do Matsutake Mushrooms Really Taste All that Good? (Episode 24) 8.0
Writer: Kento Shimoyama
Air date: 2007-09-13
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: While hunting mushrooms in the woods, Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura become infected with mentality-changing mushrooms while getting get involved in a tragic war between a bear and a hunter.

The Manga Writer Becomes a Pro, After Doing a Stock of Manuscripts (Episode 25) 8.8
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-09-20
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Edo's under attack by M-unibrow zombies!

Don’t Complain About Your Job at Home, Do It Somewhere Else (Episode 26) 8.3
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-09-27
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura recaps what has happened to date on their 2nd Year Anniversary special.

In Those Situations, Keep Quiet and Cook Red Rice With Beans (Episode 27) 9.0
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-10-04
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Otae's childhood friend, Kyubei Yagyu appears and takes Otae back to fufil her childhood promise.

Yesterday’s Enemy, After All Is Said and Done, Is Still the Enemy (Episode 28) 9.3
Writer: Kento Shimoyama
Air date: 2007-10-11
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, Kondo, Hijikata and Sogo goes to the Yagyu family premises and attempts to get Otae back.

People Who Are Picky About Food Are Also Picky About People, Too (Episode 29) 8.7
Writer: Kento Shimoyama
Air date: 2007-10-18
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The battle at the Yagyu family premises continues.

Four Heads are Better than One (Episode 30) 8.7
Writer: Michiko Yokote
Air date: 2007-10-25
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Gintoki, Isao, Toujou, and Binbokusai are in the toilet, all looking for something to wipe....

When Someone Who Wears Glasses Takes Them Off, It Looks Like Something’s Missing (Episode 31) 9.0
Writer: Michiko Yokote
Air date: 2007-11-08
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The battle between Gintoki and Binbokusai begins; meanwhile, Shinpachi discovered that Kyubei was girl.

A Woman's Best Make-up Is Her Smile (Episode 32) 9.0
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-11-15
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The final episode in the Yagyu story arc.

You Don't Stand in Line for the Ramen, You Stand in Line for the Self-Satisfaction / You Say Kawaii So Often, You Must Really Think You're Cute Stuff (Episode 33) 8.3
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-11-22
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Part 1 - The Yorozuya attempt to rid a town of monsters for some quick cash
Part 2 - The piggish Amanto female saved by the Yorozuya from the drug pirates enlists them to save her boyfriend from his former gang.

Rank Has Nothing to Do with Luck (Episode 34) 9.0
Writer: Kento Shimoyama
Air date: 2007-11-29
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The cold/flu season hits hard; Yorozuya is enlisted to help out at Otae's workplace.

Hard-boiled Egg on a Man's Heart (Episode 35) 7.7
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-12-06
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: A washed out detective tells his tale about his life-long quest of pursuing of a thief who turned from righteous to evil.

Hard-Boiled Eggs Don't Crack (Episode 36) 8.0
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2007-12-13
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The detective, Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura crashed into a mansion in an attempt to capture the thief.

It's Often Difficult to Sleep When You're Engrossed With Counting Sheep (Episode 37) 9.0
Writer: Michiko Yokote
Air date: 2007-12-20
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Sougo's older sister, Mitsuba, arrived in Edo for a visit. Hijikata and Mitsuba's relationship is revealed.

Perform a German Suplex on a Woman Who Asks If She or the Job Is More Important (Episode 38) 9.3
Writer: Michiko Yokote
Air date: 2007-12-27
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Mitsuba is in bad condition due to her sickness; Sougo decides to go help Hijikata.

The Most Exciting Part of a Group Date is Before it Starts (Episode 39) 8.7
Writer: Kento Shimoyama
Air date: 2008-01-10
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Tojo Ayumu enlisted the help of Yorozuya to help make a "woman" out of the tomboyish Kyubei. Gintoki's solution: a Gokon.

What Happens Twice, Happens Thrice (Episode 40) 8.7
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2008-01-17
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The spirit of the sword that Gintoki carries appears to teach Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura an ultimate technique.

The More Delicious the Food, the Nastier It Is When It Goes Bad (Episode 41) 8.7
Writer: Kento Shimoyama
Air date: 2008-01-24
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura and Hasegawa are hospitalized (The Yorozuya gang for food poisoning from eating unfresh crabs; Hasegawa got knocked down by a car). They get themselves involved when a young nurse falls in love with one of her patients.

If You Want To Lose Weight, Then Stop Eating and Start Moving (Episode 42) 9.0
Writer: Michiko Yokote
Air date: 2008-01-31
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Our female characters joined a "slimming" camp to shed off their extra weights.

Be a Person Who Can See People's Strong Points and Not Their Weak Points (Episode 43) 8.0
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2008-02-07
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: An assassin has been hired to kill Matsudaira but encounters unexpected scenarios while carrying out the task.

Even a Hero Has Issues (Episode 44) 7.7
Writer: Kento Shimoyama
Air date: 2008-02-14
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: It's Valentine's Day, and a space heroine comes to Edo to confess her intention to...

When Riding A Train, Make Sure You Grab the Straps With Both Hands (Episode 45) 8.7
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2008-02-21
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Hasegawa gets a job. While commuting on his first day, an accident lands him in jail with harassment charges.

Men, Be a Madao (Episode 46) 9.5
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2008-02-28
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The trial of Hasegawa's harassment charge comes to a conclusion.

If You're a Man, Don't Give Up (Episode 47) 8.7
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2008-03-06
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: A planet is attacked by mysterious beings. It's up to Umibouzu to settle things and put an end to the attack. How will the end turn out?

Exaggerate the Tales of Your Exploits by a Third, So Everyone Has a Good Time / Men Have a Weakness for Girls Who Sell Flowers and Work in Pastry Shops (Episode 48) 9.0
Air date: 2008-03-13
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Part 1 - Old gangmates of Catherine try to convince her to join them on a heist.
Part 2 - Gintoki gets sick. Kagura takes over running odd-jobs for the day.

Play Video Games for Only an Hour a Day (Episode 49) 8.0
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2008-03-20
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The popular game console "Owee" is finally on sale. The otaku, as well as the Yorozuya and the Shinsengumi are at the store trying to get their hands on the consoles.

Life and Video Games are Full of Bugs (Episode 50) 9.5
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Air date: 2008-03-27
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Yorozuya and Shinsengumi are divided into two teams to play against each other in a video-gaming contest for a chance to win a free "Owee".