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Episode 1
It's officially launch day as Sword Art Online -- one of the most eagerly awaited video games of all time -- is released.
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Episode 2
Though the players have been locked in the game for a month, the first floor hasn't been cleared yet -- and 2,000 people have died.
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Episode 3
When Kirito joins a guild composed of close friends in reality, everything goes well -- until a tragic accident changes him completely.
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Episode 4
After quarreling with her party's leader, young beast-tamer Silica storms off but loses her way in the forest -- where she runs into monsters.
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Episode 5
When a player is killed inside a safe zone, Asuna and Kirito take it upon themselves to find out how and why it happened.
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Episode 6
Kirito and Asuna investigate a murder that should have been impossible within the game -- only to see a new victim perish before their eyes.
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Episode 7
A customer arrives at Lisbeth's blacksmith shop, requesting that she make him the best sword possible.
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Episode 8
After two years, players are used to living in the game. But with a dwindling frontline, it may be up to Kirito and Asuna to continue the charge.
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Episode 9
Teaming with Asuna, Kirito clears the dungeon on the 74th floor. They discover the Boss Room but flee once they spot the boss.
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Episode 10
With Asuna's freedom hanging in the balance, Kirito agrees to duel the leader of the Knights of the Blood Oath.
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Episode 11
Newlyweds Kirito and Asuna are enjoying their time away from the frontlines -- but a new arrival soon takes them all the way back to the beginning.
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Episode 12
Yulier, the Liberation Army's second in command, asks Kirito and Asuna for help to save a friend -- and her guild.
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Episode 13
While enjoying a fishing tournament, Kirito receives an urgent message from the guild leader, requesting his return.
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Episode 14
The battle against the Skull Reaper -- boss of the 75th floor -- turns out to be more ferocious than anyone imagined, yielding a host of casualties.
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Episode 15
Kirigaya is adjusting to life outside the game but hasn't forgotten about Asuna, who has yet to awaken.
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Episode 16
Going in search of Asuna, Kirito joins a new MMO that allows users to fly -- and encourages player killing.
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Episode 17
As Leafa schools Kirito about the game and the hatred between the races, Asuna learns the truth about her role from the fairy king.
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Episode 18
Leafa makes enemies by leaving her group to team up with Kirito.
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Episode 19
When Recon sends Leafa a cryptic message, will she and Kirito have time to figure it out before they come under attack?
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Episode 20
Kirito's plan to prevent a war between the races may work -- if he can survive a fight against a Salamander general.
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Episode 21
Kirito and the others finally reach the largest city in Alfheim, located at the foot of the World Tree.
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Episode 22
Kirito's determination to save Asuna borders on insanity. But his recklessness comes to a halt when Leafa suddenly logs out.
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Episode 23
Even though a wall has been built between Suguha and Kirito, he must save Asuna.
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Episode 24
Kirito, Asuna and Yui are reunited, but the chains put on Asuna are unbreakable. Before they can devise a plan, the fairy king makes his entrance.
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Episode 25
Kazuto Kirigaya has beaten death twice, but there's one more thing he must do before he can see Asuna in the real world.
A video game whiz helps create a new technology that enables players to guide their online avatars with their own bodies -- but a dark twist emerges.