List of Digimon Tamers episodes

Digimon Tamers
No. of episodes	51
Release
Original network	Fuji TV
Original release	April 1, 2001 (2001-04-01) – March 31, 2002 (2002-03-31)
Season chronology

The 51-episode anime series Digimon Tamers, produced by Toei Animation in 2001, is the third series in the Digimon franchise. It does not follow the plot of the previous two series, Adventure and Adventure 02. Instead, the story is set in a version of the real world where Digimon are creatures in a collectible card game; however, several children discover that these supposedly fictional creatures exist in a parallel Digital World and are attempting to enter the real world. The series was directed by Yukio Kaizawa and written by Chiaki J. Konaka, featuring music composition by Takanori Arisawa and character designs by Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru. Tamers aired in Japan on Fuji TV between April 1, 2001, and March 31, 2002. In the United States, the series aired on Fox Kids from September 1, 2001 to June 8, 2002. In Canada, the series broadcast on YTV in the same year. The series has also aired in Asia and Europe. Following the discontinuation of the Fox Kids programming block, it aired on ABC Family, Toon Disney, and Disney XD.

Kōji Wada's song "The Biggest Dreamer" was used as the opening theme for the series. Two ending themes by Ai Maeda (credited as AiM) were used for the series, "My Tomorrow" and "Days: Aijō to Nichijō" (Days −愛情と日常−, lit. "Days: Love and Life"). The English opening sees a revamped version of the theme song from Digimon Adventure & Adventure 02 by Paul Gordon and it was the last one in the series to do so.

The third season of Digimon: Digital Monsters (aka Digimon Tamers) was licensed by Saban Entertainment in North America and other English-speaking territories, and was distributed by BVS Entertainment and Buena Vista Television. The show initially aired on Fox Kids, before distribution rights were held by Disney, later airing on Toon Disney and ABC Family.

This is also the last season of Digimon: Digital Monsters to be dubbed by Saban Entertainment and to be aired on Fox Kids, when The Walt Disney Company acquired the Fox Family Worldwide franchise of libraries and assets in 2001.

Episode list

No.	Fox Kids title (Original Japanese title translated to English) Original Japanese title	Original air date	English air date
1	"Guilmon Comes Alive" ("Guilmon is Born! The Digimon that I Created") Transliteration: "Girumon Tanjō! Boku no Kangaeta Dejimon" (Japanese: ギルモン誕生!僕の考えたデジモン)	April 1, 2001 (2001-04-01)	September 1, 2001
Calumon is being attacked by a digimon and somehow appears in the real world. Meanwhile, a boy named Takato finds a mysterious blue card. His obsession with the Digimon game leads him to create a digimon, and when he finds a Digivice the Digivice copies his created digimon's data and creates a real digi-egg. He has a strange dream involving a Digimon Tamer (who is Rika), and his digi-egg hatches. He finds his created digimon, Guilmon, and fears getting attacked by him.
2	"Digimon, Digimon Everywhere" ("You're my Friend! Introducing Terriermon") Transliteration: "Kimi wa Boku no Tomodachi Teriamon Tōjō!" (Japanese: 君はぼくのともだち テリアモン登場!)	April 8, 2001 (2001-04-08)	September 1, 2001
Takato secretly sneaks Guilmon into his house and, in the meantime, Rika, a digimon tamer, and her digimon, Renamon, easily defeat a Goblimon. Takato leaves Guilmon alone while he goes to school, but Guilmon follows him and causes chaos in the school. Takato meets Henry and his digimon Terriermon and thinks he isn't worthy of having Guilmon. While looking for a place for Guilmon to stay, Takato and Guilmon are attacked by Renamon and Rika.
3	"To Fight or Not to Fight" ("Renamon VS Guilmon! Battle is a Digimon's Life") Transliteration: "Renamon Tai Girumon! Tatakai Koso ga Dejimon no Inochi" (Japanese: レナモン対ギルモン!戦いこそがデジモンの命)	April 15, 2001 (2001-04-15)	September 8, 2001
Henry and Terriermon stop the fight between Guilmon and Renamon, and Takato finds a perfect hiding place for Guilmon while he's away. Guilmon and Renamon resume their fight, and Terriermon gets in the way of an attack. He digivolves into Gargomon but can’t control his powers and almost hurts Rika but she is saved by Guilmon.
4	"It Came from the Other Side" ("A Tamer's Trial! Defeat Gorillamon!") Transliteration: "Teimā no Shiren! Gorimon o Taose!" (Japanese: テイマーの試練!ゴリモンを倒せ!)	April 22, 2001 (2001-04-22)	September 8, 2001
Gargomon manages to de-digivolve to Terriermon and Henry is left thinking about destroying real living digimon after talking to Rika. He remembers when he first got his digivice. The next day they engage in a battle with Gorillamon, a digimon from Henry's nightmare. Henry refuses to let Terriermon digivolve and he and Guilmon must face the more powerful Digimon without it. Finally, using a Card that ties Gorillamon up, Guilmon and Terriermon defeat him, but he rises again and Terriermon destroys him by firing into his cannon as he charges it, though Henry doesn't let him absorb Gorillamon's data.
5	"Dream a Little Dream" ("Rollin'-rollin'! Let's Play with Calumon!") Transliteration: "Kurukkurūn! Kurumon to Asobo!" (Japanese: くるっくるーん!クルモンと遊ぼ!)	April 29, 2001 (2001-04-29)	September 15, 2001
Calumon watches kids in Takato’s school play soccer and wishes to be a really good soccer player. He convinces Guilmon to come out of his hiding place and play with him. While they’re in the school, a digital field appears and a Vilemon attacks them. Rika and Renamon save them and Rika still thinks digimon are just data and for fighting.
6	"O Partner, Where Art Thou?" ("The Meaning of Partners, Renamon Evolves") Transliteration: "Pātonā no Imi, Renamon Shinka!" (Japanese: パートナーの意味 レナモン進化!)	May 6, 2001 (2001-05-06)	September 15, 2001
Rika is disappointed with her mother and with Renamon for not being able to digivolve while fighting Allomon and instead getting help from Guilmon and Terriermon. Renamon goes by herself and meets Impmon, who tells her she doesn’t need a human to make her stronger. When a Dokugumon appears and Renamon is badly hurt. Rika cares for her and she digivolves to Kyubimon and easily defeats Dokugumon with one hit. Kyubimon explains that what finally caused her to digivolve was Rika caring for her.
7	"Now You See It, Now You Don't" ("Crisis for Guilmon! The Adventure in my Town") Transliteration: "Girumon ga Abunai! Boku no Machi no Bōken" (Japanese: ギルモンが危ない! ぼくの町の冒険)	May 13, 2001 (2001-05-13)	September 22, 2001
Guilmon vanishes due to an experiment. Worried about their digimon Henry and Rika join Takato in the quest of rescuing Guilmon without the help of Terriermon or Renamon. The three find and rescue Guilmon and the warp he was trapped in is destroyed by Hypnos as they escape.
8	"A Question of Trust" ("Guilmon Evolves! Decisive Battle in West Shinjuku") Transliteration: "Girumon Shinka! Nishi Shinjuku Daikessen" (Japanese: ギルモン進化!西新宿大決戦)	May 20, 2001 (2001-05-20)	September 22, 2001
Impmon is scaring couples at night in the park, but Takato suspects Guilmon of causing this trouble. Impmon takes Guilmon out and when Takato finds him missing he suspects more of him. When Guilmon comes back, not knowing what's happening, he says he scared a couple and Takato gets really mad at him. Later, Devidramon appears and fights Guilmon and Renamon refuses to join as its Guilmon's fight, not hers. Takato forgives Guilmon after finding out about Impmon, and Guilmon digivolves to Growlmon and destroys Devidramon.
9	"Not as Seen on TV" ("Revert to Guilmon! The Growmon Incident") Transliteration: "Girumon ni Modotte! Guraumon Sōdō" (Japanese: ギルモンに戻って!グラウモン騒動)	May 27, 2001 (2001-05-27)	September 29, 2001
After the battle with Devidramon, Takato tries to make Growlmon de-digivolve into Guilmon, but all to no avail. When it begins to rain, Takato despairs of ever getting his old friend back. However, when the rain ends, Growlmon de-digivolves into Guilmon while watching the rainbow.
10	"The Icemon Cometh" ("Renamon is my Friend! Ruki's Hesitation") Transliteration: "Renamon wa Tomodachi! Ruki no Mayoi" (Japanese: レナモンは友達!留姫の迷い)	June 3, 2001 (2001-06-03)	September 29, 2001
Rika is stalked by an ominous icy force and initially turns down Renamon's protection. IceDevimon captures Rika and attempts to make her his tamer, but she refuses. Eventually, Henry, Guilmon, and Terriermon come to her rescue, defeating IceDevimon. This intense battle leaves Rika traumatized and she claims to hate all Digimon, causing her to part ways with Kyubimon.
11	"Much Ado About Musyamon" ("Shinjuku Railroad Bridge...Duel for a Minute and a Half!") Transliteration: "Shinjuku Dai Gādo Ippun-Sanjūbyou no Taiketsu!" (Japanese: 新宿大ガード 1分30秒の対決!)	June 10, 2001 (2001-06-10)	October 6, 2001
A Musyamon attacks Henry and Takato jumps to the rescue. But Guilmon isn't able to win this battle alone, so Henry has to fight with his own thoughts on the subject of Terriermon Digivolving since last time he couldn't handle the power of Gargomon. When a little girl gets into trouble, Henry acts and Terriermon digivolves to Gargomon. This time Gargomon can control himself and destroys Musyamon. Henry comes to realize that there's just some fights you can't avoid.
12	"Divided They Stand" ("Ruki and Renamon, The Crisis of the Bond!") Transliteration: "Ruki to Renamon Kizuna no Kiki!" (Japanese: 留姫とレナモン きずなの危機!)	June 17, 2001 (2001-06-17)	October 6, 2001
Rika and Renamon question their need for each other to become powerful. Renamon faces attacks from Flybeemon and Harpymon. When Harpymon threatens Renamon's life, Rika's intervention saves her. Renamon digivolves into Kyubimon and defeats Harpymon. Through this, they both realize the importance of their friendship, and they reconcile.
13	"Juggernaut" ("The Order to Capture the Digimon! The Sinister Foreboding") Transliteration: "Dejimon Hokaku Shirei! Wazawai no Yokan" (Japanese: デジモン捕獲指令!災いの予感)	June 24, 2001 (2001-06-24)	October 13, 2001
Takato and Guilmon are about to defeat a digimon when Yamaki comes and captures it. Back at Hypnos, they scan the data of the digimon, destroying it and now knowing what Digimon are made of. Armed with this new knowledge, Yamaki prepares to launch the dangerous Juggernaut program to exterminate all the world's Digimon.
14	"Grow Mon Grow" ("Stand up, Tamers! MegaloGrowmon Super Evolution!") Transliteration: "Teimā yo Tate! Megaroguraumon Chō-Shinka" (Japanese: テイマーよ立て!メガログラウモン超進化)	July 1, 2001 (2001-07-01)	October 20, 2001
As a strange tiger ultimate level Digimon attacks the tamers begin to fight it. However, when it's too strong for both Rika and Henry, Takato uses the power of the blue card to Digivolve Growlmon into his Ultimate form: WarGrowlmon after a mental conversation with Growlmon where Growlmon informs him he is a worthy to be a Tamer after he doubts himself. WarGrowlmon easily beats and destroys the tiger, Mihiramon. Also, Kazu, Kenta and Jeri witness the battle and are impressed by Takato.
15	"Snakes, Trains, and Digimon" ("Giant Snake Appearance! Ōedo Line Great Panic") Transliteration: "Kyodai Hebi Shutsugen! Ōedo-Sen Dai-Panikku" (Japanese: 巨大ヘビ出現!大江戸線大パニック)	July 8, 2001 (2001-07-08)	October 27, 2001
Takato is depressed after Henry and Rika have previous commitments and can't go Digimon patrolling, but he feels better when he goes with Guilmon to play with his school friends. But soon the snake deva Digimon attacks, leaving Rika and Henry to fight it on their own, until Impmon helps out and tells Takato they need him. Guilmon and Takato join the battle and Guilmon digivolves to Growlmon. After a short battle, Growlmon mortally wounds Sandiramon with an extra powerful Pyro Blaster, but Sandiramon warns that there's ten more Devas that will be coming before succumbing to his wounds and dying.
16	"Back to Nature, Back to Battle" ("Protect the Light of the Town! Dangerous Camp of the Digimon") Transliteration: "Machi no Akari o Mamore! Dejimon-tachi no Kiken na Kyampu" (Japanese: 街の灯を守れ!デジモンたちの危険なキャンプ)	July 15, 2001 (2001-07-15)	November 3, 2001
During a school camping trip Takato, Henry, Guilmon, Terriermon and Calumon have a fun time relaxing. Even Impmon joins in and has fun. Soon, a series of black outs cause the gang to get suspicious. It turns out a Rooster Deva Sinduramon is absorbing electricity and using it for power. The Sinduramon heads for the dam for more power but proves no match for Gargomon and Growlmon and is destroyed by Growlmon who blasts him into the water causing his own electricity to shock him to death.
17	"Duel with the Deva" ("Chase the Blue Card! The Rapidmon Moment") Transliteration: "Burū-Kādo o Oe! Rapiddomon Denkōsekka" (Japanese: ブルーカードを追え! ラピッドモン電光石火)	July 29, 2001 (2001-07-29)	November 3, 2001
Henry receives a seemingly worthless card from Jeramie, but it turns into a Blue card when swiped. Henry's father recognizes Shibumi's code in the card. They trace the card back to Jeramie, who found it after bumping into a mysterious man. While trying to find the man, they encounter the Deva Digimon Vajramon and Pajiramon. A battle ensues, with Rapidmon defeating Pajiramon, but Vajramon secretly takes Renamon to meet his boss.
18	"Digital Beauty" ("Beautiful Evolution! Taomon Dances in the Moonlight") Transliteration: "Utsukushiki Shinka! Gekkō ni Mau Taomon" (Japanese: 美しき進化! 月光に舞うタオモン)	August 5, 2001 (2001-08-05)	November 10, 2001
Rika is having a hard time with her mother, who makes Rika attend a photo session with her. Meanwhile, Renamon has been acting distant and it turns out that she has been meeting with Vajramon, who survived the Tamers' previous battle with them. When Renamon reveals that she has been using Vajramon only to obtain information, the Deva becomes outraged and the Tamers fight him in a second battle. The Tamers prove no match for him until Kyuubimon digivolves to Taomon and destroys Vajramon.
19	"Impmon's Last Stand" ("I Would Like to Become Strong! Rise, Impmon!") Transliteration: "Tsuyoku Naritai! Haiagare Inpumon" (Japanese: 強くなりたい! 這い上がれインプモン)	August 12, 2001 (2001-08-12)	November 10, 2001
Impmon says he hates humans to cover up his own insecurities. While the Tamers are battling the next Deva, Indramon, Impmon decides to battle this Deva all by himself. He fails and is nearly killed. Meanwhile Takato questions on whether or not Calumon is the key to the Tamers Digimon's evolution.
20	"Out of the Blue" ("The Last Resort is This! Blue Card of Friendship") Transliteration: "Kirifuda wa Kore da! Yūjō no Burū Kādo" (Japanese: 切り札はこれだ!友情のブルーカード)	August 19, 2001 (2001-08-19)	November 17, 2001
Impmon is defeated by Indramon; Indramon then seems to self-destruct willingly. Mr. Wong is introduced to the Juggernaut program and is asked to help destroy the Digimon. Indramon rematerializes, and the Tamers commence battle. The Tamers prove no match for Indramon and he isn't even scratched by their or the military's attacks. In a desperate move, Takato tries the Blue Card his friend Kazu made for him and Growlmon digivolves into WarGrowlmon again. WarGrowlmon easily destroys Indramon leaving Kazu very pleased with himself.
21	"Jeri's Quest" ("Juri's Partner!? My Mr. Leomon") Transliteration: "Jere no Pātonā!? Watashi no Reomon-sama" (Japanese: 樹莉のパートナー !? 私のレオモン様)	August 26, 2001 (2001-08-26)	November 17, 2001
Jeri and her friends discuss their potential as Digimon Tamers. Jeri has a daydream about partnering with Calumon, but their discussion is interrupted by the appearance of the Rat Deva, Kumbhiramon. Leomon saves them, and Jeri expresses her desire to become his Tamer. However, Leomon is unsure about Tamers and runs away. When Jeri chases him, Takato, Henry, and Rika arrive. Kumbhiramon attacks again, leading to a battle between Leomon and Gargomon. Jeri attempts to use Digimon Cards, but her failure leaves her feeling down. Leomon, angered by her sadness, defeats Kumbhiramon. Despite Jeri's wish for him to stay, Leomon departs.
22	"The Boar Wars" ("Vikaralamon Appears! Protect Our Town!") Transliteration: "Vikarāramon Tōjō Boku-tachi no Machi o Mamore!" (Japanese: ヴィカラーラモン登場 僕たちの街を守れ!)	September 2, 2001 (2001-09-02)	November 24, 2001
A string of earthquakes are disturbing the city. The friends meet at Guilmon's hideout and while Rika helps Jeri learn about digicards Henry shows everyone that the devas are patterned after the Chinese horoscope animals. A weird boy who has been secretly watching Calumon comes into the open and the kids run after him. When the Pig Deva Vikarylamon appears Yamaki freaks out again and initiates the Juggernaut program despite Henry's dad protesting that it will hurt the children's good Digimon. The partners track the Pig Deva down but even after digivolving to Growlmon, Gargomon, and Kyubimon they are unable to affect the deva at all. Wishing for help, the tamers find that if they wish to protect others they can matrix digivolve.
23	"A World Apart" ("Digimon Total Sortie! Advancing while Facing the Wind") Transliteration: "Dejimon Soushutsugeki! Kaze ni Mukatte Susume" (Japanese: デジモン総出撃!風に向かって進め)	September 9, 2001 (2001-09-09)	December 1, 2001
Chaos ensues as the Pig Deva causes havoc in the city, leading to an evacuation. The Tamers struggle to defeat the Pig Deva. They regain their strength and confidence through teamwork and determination, ultimately defeating the Pig Deva with WarGrowlmon's powerful attack. However, Makuramon, the Monkey Deva, kidnaps Calumon and heads to the Digital World. Jeri receives a Digivice and forms a partnership with Leomon. The Tamers seek a way to enter the Digital World to rescue Calumon while Hypnos is destroyed by Makuramon's actions.
24	"The Journey Begins" ("To the Digital World… The Day of Departure") Transliteration: "Dejitaru Wārudo e… Tabidachi no Hi" (Japanese: デジタルワールドへ…旅立ちの日)	September 16, 2001 (2001-09-16)	December 8, 2001
The kids decide to come clean with their parents about their adventures in the Digital World. Takato introduces Guilmon to his parents, and despite initial shock, his father's faith convinces his mother. Henry tells his little sister the truth about Terriermon and leaves his dad an email. Rika's grandmother discovers Renamon but takes it well. Rika wears a dress to make her mother happy before their departure. Jeri gets Leomon to talk to her father, while Kazu and Kenta decide to join the group. The kids share their intentions with Ms. Asaji and receive a comlink from Yamaki to stay in touch. They then head into the Digital World through a portal.
25	"Brave New Digital World" ("Enter the Digital World! Goodbye to Our City") Transliteration: "Dejitaru Wārudo Totsunyū! Saraba Boku-tachi no Machi" (Japanese: デジタルワールド突入!さらば僕たちの街)	September 23, 2001 (2001-09-23)	December 15, 2001
Once the gang enters the digital world Rika spots "satellite" hoping Calumon will be there so they walk along trying to find Calumon but it turns out that the satellite Rika saw was Rock. Just then Meramon attacks and the gang gets separated into two groups: Takato, Guilmon, Henry, Terriermon, Jeri, and Leomon in one group and Rika, Renamon, Kazu and Kenta in the other. Meanwhile, Calumon and Makuramon also get separated.
26	"Kazu and Kenta's Excellent Adventure" ("Little World! Jijimon and Babamon in the Strong Wind Valley") Transliteration: "Shōsekai! Kaze no Tsuyoi Tani no Jijimon Babamon" (Japanese: 小世界! 風の強い谷のジジモン・ババモン)	September 30, 2001 (2001-09-30)	February 9, 2002
Kazu and Kenta stray into the house of a Jijimon and a Babamon along with Rika and Renamon and they dream of becoming Tamers.
27	"Motorcycle Madness" ("Impmon Evolves! The Shudder of Beelzebumon the Dark Lord") Transliteration: "Inpumon Shinka! Maō Beruzebumon no Senritsu" (Japanese: インプモン進化! 魔王ベルゼブモンの戦慄)	October 7, 2001 (2001-10-07)	February 9, 2002
Takato and the others end up at a Chuchidarumon village while being attacked by a motorcycle with no rider. During this time, Impmon, now in the digital world as well, meets a Deva who says can help him digivolve. It turns out the motorcycle named Behemoth possesses a Metalkoromon. Guilmon manages to push it off but in the act gets possessed. In the end Behemoth falls into a pool of lava but emerges once again with the newly evolved Beelzemon as its rider.
28	"Blame it on Ryo" ("Friend or Foe!? The Legendary Tamer, Ryo Akiyama") Transliteration: "Teki ka, Mikata ka!? Densetsu no Teimā Akiyama Ryō" (Japanese: 敵か味方か!? 伝説のテイマー秋山リョウ)	October 14, 2001 (2001-10-14)	February 16, 2002
The second group falls into a strange dimension full of clocks. After being attacked by a Megadramon, the group meets Ryo, the legendary tamer who once beat Rika in a tournament.
29	"Goliath" ("Here is the Ghost Castle! The Great Escape of Stray Culumon") Transliteration: "Koko wa Yūrei no Shiro! Mayoeru Kurumon Daidasshutsu" (Japanese: ここは幽霊の城! 迷えるクルモン大脱出)	October 21, 2001 (2001-10-21)	February 16, 2002
Everyone meets and Ryo is introduced to the other group. Meanwhile Rika, hurt and angry, goes elsewhere with Renamon following along. The group eventually gets an idea of where Calumon might be but runs into Makuramon and the dragon deva, Majiramon. Cyberdramon destroys Majiramon and Ryo then leaves the group.
30	"The Imperfect Storm" ("Urgent Message from the Digital World, Culumon is...") Transliteration: "Dejitaru Wārudo kara Kinkyū Renraku, Kurumon ga…" (Japanese: デジタルワールドから緊急連絡 クルモンが…)	October 28, 2001 (2001-10-28)	February 23, 2002
The group returns to the desert to try to find Rika. Rika nearly drowns but is unexpectedly saved by Calumon. A flood pushes them and Renamon to the desert and Calumon digivolves Renamon to Kyubimon to save them. They reunite with the others, but before they can return home, they get confronted by Beelzemon who Kyuubimon realizes is the Digivolved Impmon. Kyubimon digivolves to Taomon to face him, but unfortunately, the Dog Deva, Chatsuramon, shows up and recaptures Calumon. Unfortunately, while Yamaki is on leave, the government starts up the Juggernaut, causing sudden nights and storms in the Digital World. Thanks to Chatsuramon's attack, Henry, Takato, and Terriermon get sucked into a data stream while the others are protected by a shield from Taomon and Beelzemon runs off. At Hypnos, as the Juggernaut gets out of control, one of the agents calls Yamaki and Riley and they manage to shut it down.
31	"Kazu's Upgrade" ("Friendship with Guardromon! 'I'll fight too!', Tamer Hirokazu") Transliteration: "Gādoromon to no Yūjō! Boku mo Tatakau Teimā Hirokazu" (Japanese: ガードロモンとの友情! 僕も戦うテイマーヒロカズ)	November 4, 2001 (2001-11-04)	February 23, 2002
The group meets an Andromon who is trying to defeat an Orochimon in order to free his Gekomon slaves. Andromon after losing too much energy de-digivolves to Guardromon and Orochimon kidnaps Jeri to have her serve milkshakes to him forever. Kazu befriends Guardromon and saves him by having the Gekomon use milkshakes to heal him and the two come up with a rescue plan. The group manages to reach Orochimon without trouble, but he's too strong for Guilmon, Renamon, Leomon and Guardromon. Thanks to some encouragement from Rika, Jeri does Digi-Modify and as a result, Leomon is able to destroy Orochimon. Thanks to his new friendship with Guardromon, Kazu becomes a Tamer with Guardromon as his Digimon partner, shocking everyone.
32	"Shibumi Speaks" ("The Mystery of Guilmon's Birth! The Mystic Water Space") Transliteration: "Girumon Tanjō no Nazo! Shinpi Naru Uōtā Supēsu" (Japanese: ギルモン誕生の謎! 神秘なる水の宇宙)	November 11, 2001 (2001-11-11)	March 2, 2002
Takato, Henry, and Terriermon are told the secret of Guilmon's birth.
33	"Rabbit Transit" ("Where is Terriermon? Shiuchon goes to the Digital World!") Transliteration: "Teriamon wa Doko! Shiuchon Dejitaru Wārudo e" (Japanese: テリアモンはどこ ! 小春デジタルワールドへ)	November 18, 2001 (2001-11-18)	March 2, 2002
Henry's younger sister, Suzie Wong, arrives in the Digital World and quickly meets Antylamon, the rabbit deva Digimon. As the two become friends Henry, Takato and Terriermon track her down. Makarumon attacks Suzie, but Antylamon fights him off to protect her new friend as Henry, Takato and Terriermon finally arrive. As a result of their new friendship, Suzie becomes Antylamon's Tamer which shocks the others as Suzie is now the Tamer to a Deva. As punishment for her actions, the Digimon Sovereign de-digivolves her back into Lopmon, her Rookie form.
34	"Lionheart" ("The Kind-Hearted Hero, Leomon Dies") Transliteration: "Kokoro Yasashiki Yūsha Reomon Shisu!" (Japanese: 心優しき勇者 レオモン死す!)	November 25, 2001 (2001-11-25)	March 9, 2002
As the gang meets up again they are quickly attacked by Beelzemon. However, after Beelzemon kills Leomon, Takato who is fueled by rage, forces Guilmon to Digivolve to his Mega Form - but it goes horribly wrong and Takato's D-Power Explodes, transforming Guilmon into the terrifying Megidramon.
35	"Give a Little Bit" ("The Name is Dukemon! The True Ultimate Evolution") Transliteration: "Sono Na wa Dyūkumon! Shin Naru Kyūkyoku Shinka" (Japanese: その名はデュークモン!真なる究極進化)	December 2, 2001 (2001-12-02)	March 9, 2002
With the unfortunate help of Dark Digivolution, Guilmon digivolves into Megidramon. Megidramon battles Beelzemon and almost has him killed by consuming the demon, but Makuramon comes to confront Beelzemon on how useless his digivolution was. Beelzemon kills Makuramon and breaks free. He kicks Megidramon back, defeating him. Megidramon dedigivolves back to Guilmon. Takato goes through deep sorrow and reaffirms his friendship with his Digimon. After making a wish that he could fight, Takato and Guilmon Biomerge and become Gallantmon.
36	"The Battle Within" ("Final Fight! Dukemon vs. Beelzebumon") Transliteration: "Kessen! Dyūkumon Tai Beruzebumon" (Japanese: 決戦!デュークモン対ベルゼブモン)	December 9, 2001 (2001-12-09)	March 16, 2002
Gallantmon faces Beelzemon in an intense one-on-one battle. Gallantmon's actions lead Kazu and Kenta to realize that Takato and Guilmon have merged. Meanwhile, Chatsuramon is sent by the Sovereign to eliminate Lopmon, but Terriermon sacrifices himself to save Suzie and Lopmon. Gallantmon intervenes and defeats Chatsuramon, marking the end of the Devas. However, Beelzemon absorbs Chatsuramon's data, growing stronger and overpowering Gallantmon. Guardromon and Kazu buy time for Gallantmon to recover. Gallantmon defeats Beelzemon, but Jeri's plea stops him from delivering a final blow. Takato spares Beelzemon's life, and Beelzemon leaves, filled with regret.
37	"No Mon is an Island" ("Showdown with Zhuqiaomon! SaintGalgomon, Ultimate Evolution") Transliteration: "Taiketsu Sūtsēmon! Sentogarugomon Kyūkyoku Shinka" (Japanese: 対決スーツェーモン ! セントガルゴモン究極進化)	December 16, 2001 (2001-12-16)	March 16, 2002
The group confronts Zhuqiaomon, the Digimon Sovereign. WarGrowlmon, Rapidmon, and Taomon attempt to face him, but they are no match, and Rapidmon's injuries from the previous battle with Chatsuramon leave him weakened and flickering. Lopmon tries to reason with Zhuqiaomon, but her efforts fail, and Zhuqiaomon nearly destroys her, but WarGrowlmon protects her. Suzie arrives unexpectedly after Guardromon's misunderstanding. Rapidmon is defeated and reverts to a severely weakened Terriermon. Henry's determination leads to their BioMerging into MegaGargomon, which heals Terriermon's injuries. MegaGargomon defeats Zhuqiaomon, or so it seems, as they destroy Zhuqiaomon's castle. However, Zhuqiaomon survives and returns for revenge.
38	"Azulongmon Explains It All" ("True Enemy Gets to Move! The Battle of the Four Holy Beasts") Transliteration: "Ugoki-dashita Shin no Teki! Shiseijū no Tatakai" (Japanese: 動き出した真の敵 ! 四聖獣の戦い)	December 23, 2001 (2001-12-23)	March 23, 2002
After the De-Digivolution of MegaGargomon the tamers discovered that Zhuqiaomon is still alive and still wants to fight. Zhuqiaomon tries to convince Lopmon to turn to his side. When Lopmon refuses to do so, he attacks the tamers. Taomon protects them until Zhuqiaomon is stopped by another Sovereign, Azulongmon. Zhuqiaomon battles him and Guilmon and Terriermon join in to no effect and are nearly destroyed. Takato jumps out of Taomon's shield to help and Guilmon and Takato Digivolve to Gallantmon to fight. Azulongmon lets the battle go on a bit to make a point of how strong Bio-Merged warriors are but ultimately stops the battle and manages to convince Zhuqaiomon that this fight is useless and they should all fight against the real enemy: D-Reaper.
39	"Song of Sakuyamon" ("Whirling Ultimate Flower! Sakuyamon Evolves") Transliteration: "Maichiru Kyūkyoku no Hana! Sakuyamon Shinka" (Japanese: 舞い散る究極の花!サクヤモン進化)	December 30, 2001 (2001-12-30)	March 30, 2002
Sakuyamon was formed when Rika bio-merged with Renamon while they took a leap of faith to save Calumon from the D-Reaper. Rika fell back into Renamon and there was a blinding flash of blue light. The two Bio-Merge into Sakuyamon and drive back the chaos, rescuing Calumon, but the D-Reaper quickly recovers.
40	"Janyu's Ark" ("Evolutionary Radiance: Shining Evolution") Transliteration: "Shinka no Kagayaki, Shainingu Eboryūshon" (Japanese: 進化の輝き シャイニング・エボリューション)	January 6, 2002 (2002-01-06)	April 6, 2002
Calumon helps every digimon in the digital world to Digivolve to Mega so that they can fight their real enemy the D-Reaper. Kenta meets a MarineAngemon who grows attached to him, but he sends him to battle. Azulongmon sends the Tamers to the desert world to return home and while Zhuqiamon is still disgusted by the Tamers Digimons choice, he decides to respect that and allow them to go with the Tamers.
41	"Homeward Bound" ("The Return to the Real World!") Transliteration: "Kikan Riaru Wārudo e!" (Japanese: 帰還 リアルワールドへ!)	January 13, 2002 (2002-01-13)	April 13, 2002
The tamers decide to return to the real world, and Yamaki assists them by contacting the team responsible for creating the Digimon. They build a transportation-type Digimon called the Arc. While Rika and Renamon go to save Impmon, Ryo and Cyberdramon set out to retrieve them. Meanwhile, Arc begins its journey, and Guilmon requests it to wait for the others. All the tamers manage to reach Arc on time, with the help of their Digimon. While on their way to the real world, MarineAngemon appears as Kenta's new partner, and Jeri's strange behavior worries her friends. Impmon, feeling remorse for his actions, faints after being rescued.
42	"Reunion" ("The City Attacked by the D-Reaper, The Tamer's Resolve") Transliteration: "De Rīpā ni Osowareta Machi Teimā no Ketsui" (Japanese: デ・リーパーに襲われた街 テイマー決意)	January 20, 2002 (2002-01-20)	April 20, 2002
The Tamers returned to the real world. Takato finds out that Jeri’s parents are not coming to get her. He takes the responsibility to return her to her home. On the way to her home, Jeri keeps on acting weird. Takato tries to admit his real feelings for her, but she doesn't even respond to that. Takato left Jeri to her parents and Calumon went with her. Jeri’s father was very angry with her. On the way back Takato heard the news about the D-Reaper which was sighted in the real world. Takato, Henry and Rika decide to return to stop it and sneak off to do so, meeting up in a tunnel that leads to Shinjuku Park.
43	"Beelzemon's Big Day" ("Connected Hearts, Beelzebumon's Resurrection") Transliteration: "Tsunagaru Kokoro, Fukkatsu no Beruzebumon" (Japanese: つながる心 復活のベルゼブモン)	January 27, 2002 (2002-01-27)	April 27, 2002
Takato, Rika, and Henry reunite to confront the D-Reaper but realize that they can't Biomerge to their Mega forms because they are not made of data in this world. Impmon encounters his friends, Ai and Mako, who treat him kindly. When Impmon sees the Tamers fighting the D-Reaper on TV, he decides to help, even though he's unsure if he can Digivolve again. Impmon's determination leads to his Digivolution into Beelzemon and later into Beelzemon Blast Mode, using the toy gun as a weapon. Beelzemon turns the tide of the battle, weakening the D-Reaper's Agent, which allows WarGrowlmon, Rapidmon, and Taomon to destroy it. After the battle, the Tamers and their Digimon share light-hearted moments with Beelzemon, who initially appears annoyed but eventually joins in the fun. The episode ends with Takato noticing Jeri's presence nearby.
44	"The Messenger" ("The Mysterious Girl! Bringer of Miracles, Dobermon") Transliteration: "Nazo no Shōjo! Kiseki o Hakobu Dōberumon" (Japanese: 謎の少女!奇跡を運ぶドーベルモン)	February 3, 2002 (2002-02-03)	May 4, 2002
A mysterious girl arrives with a Digimon Dobermon. They were sent by Azulongmon to make the Tamers able to Biomerge to Mega level. They learned that Dobermon is a gift and he sacrifices him to make them Biomerge digivolve. They were told that the major part of D-Reaper is in the real world and it's up to them to stop this.
45	"The D-Reaper's Disguise" ("Stand Up to the D-Reaper, Charge into the Zone!") Transliteration: "De Rīpā ni Tachimukae Zōn Totsunyū!" (Japanese: デ•リーパーに立ち向かえ ゾーン突入!)	February 17, 2002 (2002-02-17)	May 11, 2002
During the fight, Gallantmon fell into the D-Reaper and de-Digivolved. Here he met Jeri, but in actuality she was a part of D-Reaper. She changed into a D-Reaper digimon called the Agent. Lopmon requested Suzie to help her digivolve so that she could help her friends she digivolves to Antylamon. Calumon senses Jeri in trouble and enlists Impmon's help to rescue her. Impmon, still feeling guilty about killing Leomon, joins him. Calumon knew that Jeri was inside the Kernel Sphere. The Kernel Sphere was the power core of the D-Reaper.
46	"When is a Mon Justimon?" ("The Invigorating Ultimate Warrior, Justimon Appears!") Transliteration: "Sawayaka na Kyūkyoku Senshi Jasutimon Kenzan!" (Japanese: 爽やかな究極戦士 ジャスティモン見参!)	February 24, 2002 (2002-02-24)	May 11, 2002
The Tamers face off against the D-Reaper's agents. While MegaGargomon and Sakuyamon rescue Takato and Guilmon, Kenta and MarineAngemon help Takato escape from a Jeri Agent. Impmon becomes Beelzemon Blast Mode and saves Jeri. Justimon, Guardromon, MegaGargomon, and Sakuyamon struggle against an agent but are aided by Antylamon, eventually defeating it. Lopmon joins to help, and Suzie receives a Modify Card. Beelzemon sacrifices himself to save Jeri but gets captured by the D-Reaper.
47	"His Kingdom for a Horse" ("Save Dukemon! Grani Scramble") Transliteration: "Dyūkumon o Sukue! Gurani Kinkyūhasshin" (Japanese: デュークモンを救え!グラニ緊急発進)	March 3, 2002 (2002-03-03)	May 18, 2002
Calumon found Jeri in the kernel of the D-reaper. She opened her eyes but didn't respond to Calumon. Meanwhile Takato tried to convince Mr. Katou (Jeri's father) to stop being angry at her. Yamaki was designing a more complex version of the D-Arc which he called "Grani" after a famous warhorse, which he planned to become a steed for Gallantmon. Jeri had flashbacks of when her mother died and began to mutter, frightening Calumon. When a new Agent arrives, Mr. Katou goes to it and pleads for Jeri's release, but is nearly killed. Justimon and Guardromon manage to destroy it, but another bigger Agent arrives. Grani finally arrives and Gallantmon uses it as his steed and rides it up to the Agent and destroys it.
48	"Shadow of the Beast King" ("The Power to Save Juri! Beelzebumon's Fist") Transliteration: "Juri o Mamoru Chikara, Beruzebumon no Ken" (Japanese: 樹莉を守る力、ベルゼブモンの拳)	March 10, 2002 (2002-03-10)	May 18, 2002
Grani is fully developed, and Calumon attempts to awaken Jeri. Beelzemon, with Gallantmon's help, tries to rescue Jeri from the Kernel Sphere, which is guarded by the D-Reaper. Kazu and Kenta face danger but are saved by Antylamon. The truth of Bio-Merging becomes known to the adults, and footage of the kids inside the Digimon is broadcast on TV. Beelzemon tries to reach Jeri but is struck down by the D-Reaper. Jeri's awakening is delayed, leading to a poignant moment with Beelzemon.
49	"D-Reaper's Feast" ("Destruction of the Capital! Culumon's Wish") Transliteration: "Shuto Kaimetsu! Kurumon no Negai" (Japanese: 首都壊滅!クルモンの願い)	March 17, 2002 (2002-03-17)	June 1, 2002
Jeri tries to get out of the kernel sphere in which she is trapped. The Global Task Force launches special missiles supposed to disrupt the D-Reaper’s internal communication but they are deleted as the D-Reaper evolves into Mother D-Reaper due to Jeri’s strong negative emotions. Grani rescues Impmon, but he's seriously wounded. D-Reaper's evolution forces the Tamers to retreat. Rika and Takato are picked up by their families while Henry stays in the office with his father. The Monster Makers come up with a new plan and Henry summons Rika and Takato who come with their parents' blessing. The episode ends with Rika and Takato coming back to fight once more.
50	"Jeri Fights Back" ("Crimson Knight, Dukemon! Save the People you Love") Transliteration: "Shinku no Kishi Dukemon Ai Suru Mono-tachi o Sukue!" (Japanese: 真紅の騎士デュークモン 愛するものたちを救え!)	March 24, 2002 (2002-03-24)	June 8, 2002
The Tamers enter the D-Reaper to fight and rescue Jeri. At Hypnos, everybody is working on Operation Doodlebug which is supposed to revert the D-Reaper to its original harmless form using the Juggernaut program. The D-Reaper opens a wormhole connecting it to the D-Reaper in the Digital World and summons the Cable Reaper. Sakuyamon destroys some of the Agents which frees Jeri. Jeri's own determination boosted by Calumon causes her to start to fight again and the Kernel Sphere is cracked by her Digivice although Chaos Mass starts to flow in. Outside, some cops are attacked by an Agent but they're rescued by Kazu, Kenta, Guardromon, and MarineAngemon who are then surrounded by police (it is never explained how they get away). Impmon, Ai, and Mako escape the city on a bus, but Impmon is seriously injured and doesn't know if he'll survive. Suddenly a Dig-Nome grants Ai and Mako a Digivice which heals Impmon and officially confirms the two as his tamers. Gallantmon tries to reach the top of the Mother D-Reaper but falls. Grani then approaches him asking if he wants wings to fly. Grani sacrifices itself and enables Gallantmon to become Gallantmon Crimson Mode.
51	"Such Sweet Sorrow" ("The Power to Dream is Our Future") Transliteration: "Yume Miru Chikara Koso Boku-tachi no Mirai" (Japanese: 夢見る力こそ 僕たちの未来)	March 31, 2002 (2002-03-31)	June 8, 2002
Gallantmon's new form shows promise, but the others struggle in their battles against the D-Reaper. Sakuyamon sacrifices her power to Justimon, who attempts to defeat the Cable Reaper but fails. The Digimon Sovereign intervenes, dragging the Cable Reaper back to the Digital World and apparently destroying it. The Juggernaut program is activated within MegaGargomon, causing a reversal of the wormhole vortex's time and the devolution of the D-Reaper into a harmless program. Gallantmon Crimson Mode confronts the Jeri Agent, eventually defeating her, but Jeri and Calumon are not in the Kernel Sphere. They are later reunited, and the group escapes with the help of others. The D-Reaper is drawn into the wormhole, devolved, and destroyed. Impmon seeks Jeri's forgiveness for his actions, and the Tamers' Digimon revert to their in-training forms before returning to the Digital World. Takato locates the portal to the Digital World in Guilmon's old hiding shed.

Volume DVDs

Japanese release

Toei Video, the distribution arm of Toei Animation, released a total of 12 DVD compilations of Digimon Tamers in Japan between January 21 and December 6, 2002. The series was also released as a 9-disc boxed set on April 25, 2007, by Happinet Pictures.

Toei Video DVD releases
Volume	Released	Discs	Episodes		Volume	Released	Discs	Episodes
1	January 21, 2002	1	4		7	July 21, 2002	1	4
2	February 21, 2002	1	4		8	August 9, 2002	1	4
3	March 21, 2002	1	4		9	September 21, 2002	1	4
4	April 21, 2002	1	4		10	October 21, 2002	1	5
5	May 21, 2002	1	4		11	November 21, 2002	1	5
6	June 21, 2002	1	4		12	December 6, 2002	1	5

North American release

New Video Group released a 'complete edition' of the season (for the very first time) on DVD on June 11, 2013. Similar to past releases, the collection is English-dubbed (only) 8-disc set.

External links

• Digimon Tamers official website (in Japanese)
• Digimon Tamers (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia