The Detective Conan series can seem amazingly daunting with 19 seasons currently out and still going as well as various movies and OVAs. But the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. If you do not start with the movies then the natural place to look is the first season (eps. 1-29 in the English release; 1-28 in Japanese). Since this is the first season, it has a fair share of pertinent episodes but we’ve still been able to whittle it down to about half. These episodes set up the basic formula for the series while introducing you to the lion’s share of the main characters and supporting cast, the relationships, and the most iconic gadgets. That being said, there are quite a few episodes that while entertaining are generally able to be skipped with little to no detriment to the viewer.
