As we do every Thursday, we've launched a new Naruto Shippuden episode today. The showdown between Sasuke and Itachi may be over, but the story of the Uchiha clan has not fully been revealed... Catch the latest episode and all previous episodes in the Naruto Shippuden section!

Episode 140: Fate

In the Akatsuki hideout Sasuke comes face to face with Madara. Announcing himself as Itachi’s accomplice from that fateful night, Madara goes on to tell Sasuke the truth about Itachi that he could never have known.

Looking for dubbed Naruto Shippuden? New episodes usually premiere every Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. (7:30 p.m. Central) on the Disney XD channel. Here's the full schedule for the next few weeks -- as you can see, there will be some reruns of the first few episodes in the series, so if you're not caught up yet, here's your chance!

December 23, 2009:
8:30 p.m. - Episode 11 (The Medical Ninja's Student)*

December 24, 2009:
1:30 a.m. - Episode 11 (The Medical Ninja's Student)

December 26, 2009:
8:00 p.m. - Episode 1 (Homecoming)
8:30 p.m. - Episode 2 (The Akatsuki Makes Its Move)
9:00 p.m. - Episode 3 (The Results of Training)
9:30 p.m. - Episode 4 (The Jinchuriki of the Sand)
10:00 p.m. - Episode 5 (The Kazekage Stands Tall)   

December 27, 2009:
8:00 p.m. - Episode 6 (Mission Cleared)
8:30 p.m. - Episode 7 (Run Kankuro)
9:00 p.m. - Episode 8 (Team Kakashi, Deployed)
9:30 p.m. - Episode 9 (The Jinchuriki's Tears)   
10:00 p.m. - Episode 10 (Sealing Jutsu: Nine Phantom Dragons)
10:30 p.m. - Episode 11 (The Medical Ninja's Student)

* = New Episode Premiere! 

The VIZ Media Store is having a special holiday sale on manga -- buy three volumes of any VIZ Media manga under $9.99 and get a fourth for free! Head over to the store and check out what we have!

A fresh batch of dubbed, uncut Naruto Shippuden episodes has been loaded up on iTunes this week, as we're up to episodes 18-21. Head to the Naruto Shippuden Uncut Season 1, Vol. 2 page on iTunes to catch up with all the latest.

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For discussions on the Naruto Shippuden anime series, visit the Naruto forum.

A few weeks ago we featured a one-hour Jiraiya anime special at NARUTO.com (check it out, it's still there, as are all the previous SHIPPUDEN episodes). Today we launched a fresh one-hour Jiraiya special, and if you've read the manga you'll know that these episodes represent a critical point in the NARUTO storyline. Head on over and watch 'em, and share your feedback in the NARUTO discussion forum.