How many filler episodes are in Slam Dunk?

Slam Dunk has 13 filler episodes out of 101 (13%). 5 episodes are mixed canon/filler.

Which Slam Dunk episodes should I skip?

Skip filler episodes: 34–35, 48–49, 85–86, 92, 95, 97–101. Mixed episodes are not in this skip list because they still contain canon scenes.

Can I skip filler in Slam Dunk?

Yes. Use the skip list above for filler episode numbers. Watch Mixed episodes if you do not want to miss canon scenes.

What is the first filler episode of Slam Dunk?

The first filler episode in our Slam Dunk list is episode 34. Use the table to see every filler run after that.

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Slam Dunk Filler List

Slam Dunk has 101 episodes: 83 canon, 13 filler (13%), and 5 mixed. Use the skip list below to stay on the main story.

Updated through Mar 23, 1996

Episodes101

Filler13 (13%)

Canon83

Mixed5

Episodes to skip

Skip filler episodes: 34–35, 48–49, 85–86, 92, 95, 97–101.

Pure filler only. Watch mixed episodes if you do not want to miss canon scenes.

34–35
48–49
85–86
92
95
97–101

Episode guide

Slam Dunk episodes with canon, filler, or mixed type and air date
#	Title	Type	Date
Episodes 1–25
001	The Genius Basketball Player Is Born?!	MANGA CANON	Oct 16, 1993
002	Go to Hell, Basketball! Hanamichi vs. Rukawa	MANGA CANON	Oct 30, 1993
003	Gorilla vs. Hanamichi! Big Showdown!!	MANGA CANON	Nov 6, 1993
004	Basketball Player Hanamichi Joins the Team!	MANGA CANON	Nov 13, 1993
005	A Spiritless Afternoon	MANGA CANON	Nov 20, 1993
006	Rukawa vs. Akagi: The Real Showdown	MANGA CANON	Dec 4, 1993
007	Hanamichi Debut! Dunk Explosion	MANGA CANON	Dec 11, 1993
008	Hanamichi's Crisis! The Judo-man's Trap	MANGA CANON	Dec 18, 1993
009	I'm Going to Play Basketball	MANGA CANON	Dec 25, 1993
010	The Commoner's Shoot is Difficult	MANGA CANON	Jan 8, 1994
011	Our Love's Special Secret Training	MANGA CANON	Jan 15, 1994
012	Defeat Ryonan! The Fierce Training the Night Before the Match	MANGA CANON	Jan 22, 1994
013	Shohoku vs Ryonan. Burning Captain!	MANGA CANON	Jan 29, 1994
014	Super Basketball Match With Ryonan	MANGA CANON	Feb 5, 1994
015	Hanamichi Nervously Steps Into the Spotlight	MANGA CANON	Feb 12, 1994
016	Who is This Guy? Taoka's Miscalculation	MANGA CANON	Feb 19, 1994
017	The Rebound King Sakuragi Hanamichi's Distress	MANGA CANON	Feb 26, 1994
018	Last 2 Minutes! I'll Be the One to Defeat Sendoh	MANGA CANON	Mar 5, 1994
019	Time's Up! The Decisive Battle with Ryonan	MANGA CANON	Mar 12, 1994
020	Basketball Shoes	MANGA CANON	Mar 19, 1994
021	Enormous Trouble Makers! Hanamichi vs Miyagi	MANGA CANON	Mar 26, 1994
022	History's Biggest Idiot Combination is Born	MANGA CANON	Apr 16, 1994
023	Shohoku Basketball Club's Last Day	MANGA CANON	Apr 23, 1994
024	The Battle for Justice! Sakuragi's Goon Squad Joins!	MANGA CANON	Apr 30, 1994
025	The Man Who Aimed at National Championship	MANGA CANON	May 7, 1994

Episodes 26–50
026	Mitsui, the Problems of the Past	MANGA CANON	May 14, 1994
027	I Want To Play Basketball!	MANGA CANON	May 21, 1994
028	The Beginning of Interhigh Preliminaries	MANGA CANON	May 28, 1994
029	Hanamichi! Debut at an Official Game	MANGA CANON	Jun 18, 1994
030	The Introspective Army's Big Counterattack	MANGA CANON	Jun 25, 1994
031	Formidable Enemy Miuradai's Secret Weapon	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Jul 2, 1994
032	Genius Hanamichi! Certain Death Dunk	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Jul 16, 1994
033	Walkout King!? Hanamichi Sakuragi	MANGA CANON	Aug 6, 1994
034	Gorilla's Secret, Kill with Your Eyes!	FILLER	Aug 20, 1994
035	Hot Blooded Guys	FILLER	Aug 27, 1994
036	A Well Seeded School, Enter Shoyo	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Sep 3, 1994
037	Hanamichi: First-time As Starter!	MANGA CANON	Sep 10, 1994
038	Rukawa's Counterattack!	MANGA CANON	Sep 17, 1994
039	Lightning Flash Ryota!	MANGA CANON	Sep 24, 1994
040	Rebound King Hanamichi Sakuragi!	MANGA CANON	Oct 1, 1994
041	Shoyo's Ace Fujima Enters the Court	MANGA CANON	Oct 8, 1994
042	Shoyo Ace Fujima's Real Ability	MANGA CANON	Oct 15, 1994
043	Has Mitsui Reached His Limit!?	MANGA CANON	Oct 22, 1994
044	Mitsui! Stormy 3 Points	MANGA CANON	Nov 5, 1994
045	Imminent Walkout!? Hanamichi's Pinch	MANGA CANON	Nov 26, 1994
046	Hanamichi, Hot Dunk	MANGA CANON	Dec 3, 1994
047	Challenge From a Rival	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Dec 10, 1994
048	The Guy Who Pledged to Defeat Kainan	FILLER	Dec 17, 1994
049	"Takezono, Last Fight	FILLER	Dec 24, 1994
050	Challenge to the King	MANGA CANON	Jan 7, 1995
Episodes 51–75
051	Outside Calculation!? Hanamichi at His Best!	MANGA CANON	Jan 14, 1995
052	Secret Weapon Against Sakuragi!	MANGA CANON	Jan 21, 1995
053	The Gorilla's Injury! Desperate Situation!?	MANGA CANON	Jan 28, 1995
054	King Kong's Younger Brother	MANGA CANON	Feb 4, 1995
055	The Guy Who Dominates the Game	MANGA CANON	Feb 11, 1995
056	Ace Maki, Full Throttle	MANGA CANON	Feb 18, 1995
057	Anzai, Bet on Victory!	MANGA CANON	Feb 25, 1995
058	Stubborn Guys!	MANGA CANON	Mar 4, 1995
059	Last 10 Seconds! A Perfect Conclusion	MANGA CANON	Mar 11, 1995
060	Shohoku on the Edge	MANGA CANON	Mar 18, 1995
061	Baldy Strikes Back!	MANGA CANON	Mar 25, 1995
062	Three-Day Super Training	MANGA CANON	Apr 1, 1995
063	Battle of the Aces! Kainan vs Ryonan	MANGA CANON	Apr 8, 1995
064	King Kainan Shows its Abilities!	MANGA CANON	Apr 15, 1995
065	The Strongest Match! Sendoh vs Maki	MANGA CANON	Apr 29, 1995
066	Sendoh's Bet	MANGA CANON	May 13, 1995
067	The Final Battle! Shohoku vs Ryonan	MANGA CANON	May 20, 1995
068	Savior!? Hanamichi Sakuragi	MANGA CANON	May 27, 1995
069	Gorilla Goes Astray	MANGA CANON	Jun 3, 1995
070	Gorilla Dunk II	MANGA CANON	Jun 10, 1995
071	Gorilla, Shout of Revival!	MANGA CANON	Jun 17, 1995
072	The Greatest Shame of One's Life	MANGA CANON	Jul 1, 1995
073	Rukawa Kaede, Gambling on the 2nd Half	MANGA CANON	Jul 8, 1995
074	The Most Dangerous Challenger!	MANGA CANON	Jul 15, 1995
075	Fine Play	MANGA CANON	Jul 22, 1995
Episodes 76–100
076	The Feeling of Victory	MANGA CANON	Aug 5, 1995
077	You Guys Are Strong!	MANGA CANON	Aug 19, 1995
078	Uozumi Jun Revives	MANGA CANON	Aug 19, 1995
079	Blue Waves - Ryonan Fights Back!	MANGA CANON	Aug 26, 1995
080	Shohoku's Problems	MANGA CANON	Sep 2, 1995
081	Sendoh On Fire! Shohoku Loses	MANGA CANON	Sep 9, 1995
082	Amateur Sakuragi Hanamichi the Man	MANGA CANON	Oct 21, 1995
083	Vice-Captain Kogure's Determination	MANGA CANON	Oct 28, 1995
084	Win or Lose	MANGA CANON	Nov 4, 1995
085	New Challenge: The National Championship!	FILLER	Nov 11, 1995
086	Rukawa's Ambition	FILLER	Nov 18, 1995
087	Japan's Number One High School Player	MANGA CANON	Nov 25, 1995
088	The Basketball Kingdom - America	MANGA CANON	Dec 2, 1995
089	Unstoppable Intensity! Rukawa	MANGA CANON	Dec 9, 1995
090	Shohoku's True Star!	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Dec 16, 1995
091	The Nationals at Risk	MANGA CANON	Dec 23, 1995
092	Male Friendship!? Sakuragi's Gang	FILLER	Jan 13, 1996
093	Going Toward 20000 Shoots	MANGA CANON	Jan 20, 1996
094	Shizuoka's Fierce Fight! Shohoku vs. Jousei	MANGA CANON	Jan 27, 1996
095	Hanamichi's Hottest Day	FILLER	Feb 3, 1996
096	Basketball Shoes Part II	MANGA CANON	Feb 10, 1996
097	Mixed Feelings, Uozumi Returns	FILLER	Feb 17, 1996
098	Fierce Battle Begins! Shohoku vs. Shoyo/Ryonan	FILLER	Feb 24, 1996
099	Facing the Strongest Team, Shohoku in Danger!	FILLER	Mar 2, 1996
100	The Man of Miracles, Hanamichi Sakuragi!	FILLER	Mar 9, 1996
Episodes 101–101
101	The Glorious Slam Dunk!	FILLER	Mar 23, 1996

101 of 101 episodes

Frequently asked questions

How many filler episodes are in Slam Dunk?: Slam Dunk has 13 filler episodes out of 101 (13%). 5 episodes are mixed canon/filler.
Which Slam Dunk episodes should I skip?: Skip filler episodes: 34–35, 48–49, 85–86, 92, 95, 97–101. Mixed episodes are not in this skip list because they still contain canon scenes.
Can I skip filler in Slam Dunk?: Yes. Use the skip list above for filler episode numbers. Watch Mixed episodes if you do not want to miss canon scenes.
What is the first filler episode of Slam Dunk?: The first filler episode in our Slam Dunk list is episode 34. Use the table to see every filler run after that.