Slam Dunk

The Best Episodes of Slam Dunk

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Every episode of Slam Dunk ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Slam Dunk!

Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the...
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  1. 10.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Last 10 Seconds! A Perfect Conclusion

    S1:E59

    The last ten seconds of the game are approaching, and Shohoku is only down by four. The one who'll decide this match will be Sakuragi.

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  2. 9.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - SLAM DUNK!

    S1:E101

    The battle between the combo team and Shohoku has reached its climax, and the one deciding its conclusion is Sakuragi with a Slam Dunk. Though Shohoku has more important things to look forward to, such as the Inter High Tournament.

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  3. 9.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Sakuragi Hanamichi comes to rescue!

    S1:E68

    Due to Fukuda's terrible defense and Sakuragi's equally atrocious offense, Taoka thought it'd be a harmless idea to match Fukuda up with him. However, it seems that the entire gym was in for a surprise as Sakuragi showed off his jumper.

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  4. 9.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - The greatest shame of one's life

    S1:E72

    Ryonan's offense was concentrated around Fukuda, who has been constantly defeating Sakuragi. He was forced to sit out, sulking to himself of being beaten fair and square. While Sakuragi was defeated, Shohoku wasn't, as Mitsui's three pointers pulled his team back within range of Ryonan.

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  5. 9.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Amateur Sakuragi Hanamichi shows off!

    S1:E82

    Mitsui collapsed due to exhaustion, and while his lost presence was dire for Shohoku, they remained formidable behind Sakuragi's strong play.

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  6. 9.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Win or Lose

    S1:E84

    Kogure's 3 pointer put Shohoku up, but Sendoh wouldn't let his team get defeated so easily.

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  8. 9.1/10(270 votes)

    #7 - Hanamichi, Hot Dunk

    S1:E46

    Thanks to a basket from Rukawa, Shohoku has finally taken the lead in a critical time. Sakuragi, wanting to feel important, jumped up at the same time as two opposing Shoyo players as he was going for the dunk. It seems like Sakuragi's long desire to perform a slam dunk will be fulfilled.

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  9. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - The Gorilla's Injury! Desperate Situation!?

    S1:E53

    Shohoku isn't about to let their chances slip away against Kainan, however, things quickly changed when Akagi injured his ankle, forcing Sakuragi to take over his spot as center.

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  10. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Stubborn Guys!

    S1:E58

    Shohoku and Kainan refuse to give up on each other with the match going back and forth like a see saw.

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  11. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Sendoh's scheme

    S1:E66

    Shohoku's representatives rush to Anzai's aid, and are surprised at how efficiently Sakuragi acquired a doctor. Meanwhile, Kainan was too strong for Ryonan and Sendoh to handle. They'll have to do better now that they're up against Shohoku.

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  12. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Peak performance

    S1:E75

    Sendoh and Rukawa continue to push against each other in the second half, but the highlight of it so far is Uozumi being forced to sit out with four fouls.

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  13. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - The one who brought forth a miracle - Sakuragi!

    S1:E100

    Fujima starts passing more and shooting less 3 pointers, giving hims teammates more open looks and easy opportunities to score. But is it enough to overcome Shohoku?

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  14. 8.7/10(151 votes)

    #13 - Has Mitsui Reached His Limit!?

    S1:E43

    Shohoku's problems continue piling up. Mitsui can't get a 3 pointer to go in, forcing all the burden on Rukawa. Plus, Sakuragi is on the brink of fouling out, one more and he's gone. Is this the end for Shohoku?

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  15. 8.7/10(192 votes)

    #14 - Imminent Walkout!? Hanamichi's Pinch

    S1:E45

    While Mitsui has increased his efficiency during the game, Sakuragi still faces the brink of being dismissed. After a few destructive words from Rukawa, Sakuragi is fueled with fire.

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  16. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - The One that Dominates the Game

    S1:E55

    Rukawa's strong performance made it seem like Shohoku has a chance of winning, but what got everyone's attention was when Akagi came back from the locker room.

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  17. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Anzai, Bet on Victory!

    S1:E57

    Anzai formulated a plan to destroy Kainan's formidable backcourt combo of Jin and Maki by playing zone defense, and their offense started crumbling. Sakuragi, when shooting from the free throw line, decided to shoot it differently by throwing up a granny shot.

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  18. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - The final battle!

    S1:E67

    One of the more exciting matches in the tournament is about to start, as it's Ryonan vs. Shohoku. Though people have already been speculating Shohoku's chances of a victory, as their coach is absent, resting himself in the hospital.

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  19. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Gorilla revives!

    S1:E71

    It seems that things are back to normal psychologically for Shohoku as Sakuragi wasn't as raged as expected by his friends, and Akagi finally solved some internal problems. The true match is about to start.

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  20. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - You guys are strong!

    S1:E77

    Uozumi has to sit out due to his fouls, which causes Akagi to dominate the paint and score easy baskets.

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  21. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Shohoku's problems

    S1:E80

    Coach Taoka exploited Shohoku's foul trouble problem, and made good use of it. Shohoku will continue to be in the hot seat if this continues.

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  22. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Sendoh attacks! Shohoku loses

    S1:E81

    Sendoh's strong offensive play continues to push Ryonan closer to Shohoku, and their defensive stops aren't allowing Shohoku to score any points.

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  23. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Kogure's determination

    S1:E83

    Kogure spotted up for a 3 pointer. During the ball's journey there to the net, Kogure gets flashbackes of the basketball trials he faced to get to the position he's currently at.

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  24. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Going toward 20000 shoots

    S1:E93

    Anzai decides to incorporate Sakuragi into the Shohoku offense, making him go through rigorous shooting training.

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  25. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Basketball Shoes Part II

    S1:E96

    Sakuragi has been working hard for the past months to improve his basketball skills, but as a result, his shoes have torn. He visits none other than the man that gave him his first shoes.

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  26. 8.6/10(151 votes)

    #25 - Hanamichi the Genius shows off!

    S1:E40

    With Mitsui's 3 point shot, Shohoku finally caught up with Shoyo. It seemed like Fujima had enough, but Hanagata asked him to trust him for a little while longer. Fujima made a good decision in trusting his star center, for Shoyo pulled away from Shohoku again, creating another 10 point deficit.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Last 10 Seconds! A Perfect Conclusion" is the best rated episode of "Slam Dunk". It scored 10/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Masayuki Akehi and written by N/A, it aired on 3/11/1995. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "SLAM DUNK!".