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The Best Episodes of Slam Dunk

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

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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 girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 101 - SLAM DUNK!
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 59 - Last 10 Seconds! A Perfect Conclusion
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Masayuki Akehi
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 82 - Amateur Sakuragi Hanamichi shows off!
    9.3/10(4 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 46 - Hanamichi, Hot Dunk
    9.2/10(300 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 68 - Sakuragi Hanamichi comes to rescue!
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 84 - Win or Lose
    9.0/10(4 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 53 - The Gorilla's Injury! Desperate Situation!?
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 58 - Stubborn Guys!
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 72 - The greatest shame of one's life
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 45 - Imminent Walkout!? Hanamichi's Pinch
    8.7/10(217 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 100 - The one who brought forth a miracle - Sakuragi!
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - 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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 19 - Time Up! The Ryonan Game Is Over
    8.6/10(285 votes)

    #12 - Time Up! The Ryonan Game Is Over

    S1:E19

    Although Shohoku has lost the game, Sakuragi played very well for his first game. Sakuragi and Rukawa vowed that in their next game with Ryonan, they will beat Sendoh.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 44 - Mitsui! Stormy 3 Points
    8.5/10(204 votes)

    #13 - Mitsui! Stormy 3 Points

    S1:E44

    Mitsui, reminiscing upon the past, gets the energy to play and lead his team. In just a matter of time, he scored 9 consecutive points thanks to his impressive shooting, but is it enough to overcome Shoyo?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 66 - Sendoh's scheme
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 67 - The final battle!
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 71 - Gorilla revives!
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 75 - Peak performance
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 80 - Shohoku's problems
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 24 - The Allies of Justice, Sakuragi's Army Visits
    8.4/10(269 votes)

    #19 - The Allies of Justice, Sakuragi's Army Visits

    S1:E24

    After Ayako was slapped by one of the invading students, Miyagi joined in the fight, as well as Rukawa. However, Tetsuo easily took both of them down. Sakuragi steps up to the plate, outnumbered. Things change when Sakuragi's friends appear in an unlikely fashion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 3 - Gorilla vs. Hanamichi! Big Showdown!
    8.3/10(324 votes)

    #20 - Gorilla vs. Hanamichi! Big Showdown!

    S1:E3

    When Hanamichi calls basketball a 'dumb game', the captain of the basketball team challenges him because Hanamichi had made fun of his favorite game of all!

    Director:Junji Shimizu
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 51 - Outside Accounts!? Hanamichi at His Best!
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Outside Accounts!? Hanamichi at His Best!

    S1:E51

    The match between Shohoku and Kainan has been tight and intense all the way through, but it was Sakuragi who stood out the most with his cocky attitude and amazing athleticism. However, Kainan's coach is planning something to get Sakuragi off the court.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 56 - Ace Shepherd, Full Throttle
    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Ace Shepherd, Full Throttle

    S1:E56

    Akagi coming back in for Shohoku seemed like they would be in great position to win, but Maki displayed to everyone why he's the best player in the region, giving Jin a ton of open looks for three pointers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 57 - Anzai, Bet on Victory!
    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 65 - The strongest rival
    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #24 - The strongest rival

    S1:E65

    Due to Uozumi being fouled out, and Fukuda being a terrible defensive player, Sendoh was forced to carry Ryonan on his shoulders all by himself. Though for Shohoku, greater events have become more of a priority.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 69 - Gorilla goes astray
    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Gorilla goes astray

    S1:E69

    Something appears to be wrong with Akagi; after getting knocked down by Uozumi, he started playing horribly. Kogure was forced to call a timeout in order to straighten things out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"SLAM DUNK!" is the best rated episode of "Slam Dunk". It scored 9.7/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/23/1996. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Last 10 Seconds! A Perfect Conclusion".