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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 Worst Episode
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    Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 12 - Beat Ryonan! Hard Training Before the Decisive Game
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Beat Ryonan! Hard Training Before the Decisive Game

    S1:E12

    The night before their game with Ryounan, Akagi decides to try and teach Sakuragi basic defense, starting with rebounding. Learning quickly, Sakuragi impresses Akagi. After the practice session, Sakuragi encounters a scout from Ryounan, and fills him in on who the REAL star is.....

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 26 - Mitsui's Peak, Trouble at 15
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Mitsui's Peak, Trouble at 15

    S1:E26

    It seems that Mitsui was once a great basketball player himself before High School. Though something happened during practice that changed his life forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 20 - Basketball Shoes
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Basketball Shoes

    S1:E20

    The next day, Haruko has to accompany Sakuragi to the sports shop to buy a new pair of shoes because his old shoes are in a bad shape after the practice game with Ryonan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 31 - Formidable Enemy Miuradai's Secret Weapon
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Formidable Enemy Miuradai's Secret Weapon

    S1:E31

    Miuradai revealed a secret weapon of theirs that'll help them try and overcome Shohoku, and that's the ox Nato.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 41 - Shoyo Coach Enters the Court
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Shoyo Coach Enters the Court

    S1:E41

    Driven hard by by Rukawa's offense and Sakuragi's rebounding, Fujima comes off the bench to lead his team to victory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 42 - Shoyo Ace Fujima's Real Ability
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Shoyo Ace Fujima's Real Ability

    S1:E42

    Fujima is leading a strong charge for Shoyo against Shohoku, taking the lead once again. Though Shohoku has other problems besides Fujima; Mitsui is already very tired. Will Kogure be able to take his place?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 13 - Shohoku vs Ryonan the Fired Up Captain!
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Shohoku vs Ryonan the Fired Up Captain!

    S1:E13

    Sakuragi is eager to play too, thinking of what Akagi has told him the previuos night. At Ryonan High, Anzai is greeted by Ryonan coach, Moichi Taoka. In the locker room, Anzai finally announces the starting five players who are Akagi, Yasuda, Shiozaki, Kogure and Rukawa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 14 - Super Basketball Match! Ryonan's Attack of Angry Waves
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Super Basketball Match! Ryonan's Attack of Angry Waves

    S1:E14

    Sakuragi keeps begging Anzai to let him join the game. At 14 mins, Ryonan has a 0-15 lead, with everyone cheering for Sendoh. Sendoh and Uozumi, both play briliantly. The first half ends with a score of 42-50.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 28 - The Beginning of Interhigh Preliminaries
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #9 - The Beginning of Interhigh Preliminaries

    S1:E28

    The tournament is finally making its approach. Sakuragi is anxious to play against Sendo again, but Shohoku will have to deal with Miuradai first.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 29 - Hanamichi! Pennant Race Debut
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Hanamichi! Pennant Race Debut

    S1:E29

    The match starts, and Anzai refuses to put Sakuragi, Rukawa, Mitsui, and Miyagi, in the starting line-up. For what reason? As punishment for fighting. Will Anzai keep it like this for the entire game?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 34 - Gorilla's Initiation, Kill with Your Eyes!
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Gorilla's Initiation, Kill with Your Eyes!

    S1:E34

    Sakuragi and his fouling troubles continue. He unconsciously went to Akagi's house for help, and in order to help Sakuragi a little bit, Akagi gives him one piece of advice... instill his opponents with fear using his eyes. Sakuragi takes this too literally, with predictable results.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 36 - A Well Seeded School, Enter Shoyo
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #12 - A Well Seeded School, Enter Shoyo

    S1:E36

    Sakuragi is still upset at Akagi for telling him a false technique in defense, and tries harder the next game against Tsukubu. While he gets fouled out, he's improving rather quickly, and he'll need it against a powerhouse team like Shoyo, who's the second ranking team in the tournament.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 39 - Lightning Flash Ryota!
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Lightning Flash Ryota!

    S1:E39

    With Rukawa taking the heat off of the rest of the team, Miyagi gets a chance to show off his skills as a point guard and his speed on the court.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 5 - A Gutless Afternoon
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - A Gutless Afternoon

    S1:E5

    Sakuragi Hanamichi has been training in the basics for two weeks under Ayako and he wants to play with the other. Akagi refused to let him play. Out of frustration, he quits the team. But after seeing Haruko's face, he changes his mind again.

    Director:Hiromichi Matano
    Writer:Yoshiyuki Suga

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  15. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 11 - Special Secret Love Training for Two!?
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Special Secret Love Training for Two!?

    S1:E11

    Having mastered dribbling and passing, Sakuragi moves on to shooting, which is a lot harder than he had anticipated. Frustrated by his lack of skil, Sakuragi gets some extra help from an unlikely source: Haruko.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 16 - Who Is This Guy?! Taoka's Miscalculation
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Who Is This Guy?! Taoka's Miscalculation

    S1:E16

    With just 8 minutes left in the second half, Ryonan is still leading. Taoka tells the Ryonan to continue to attack. Sakuragi plays whole-heartily and this impressed Sendoh.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 17 - Rebound King. Hanamichi Sakuragi's Agony
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Rebound King. Hanamichi Sakuragi's Agony

    S1:E17

    Ryonan is leading with 3 points ahead of Shohoku, Taoka said that the game will depends on how Sakuragi plays. Meanwhile, Sakuragi begins to realize how important rebounds are.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 35 - Hot Blooded Guys
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Hot Blooded Guys

    S1:E35

    Mitsui got himself caught up in a fight between Ryo and Tetsuo, and was eventually beaten himself. However, an unlikely Sakuragi pops out of nowhere, and comes to aid his teammate when trying to get to the gym.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 6 - Rukawa vs. Akagi. The Real Showdown!
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Rukawa vs. Akagi. The Real Showdown!

    S1:E6

    Akagi decides to test Rukawa's skills against his own to see if Rukawa really has the talent everyone says he does.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 15 - Hanamichi's Nervous Big Start
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Hanamichi's Nervous Big Start

    S1:E15

    Finally, Sakuragi got a chance to play when Akagi was hurt while playing. Now, there is only about 9 minutes left on the clock.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 18 - The Last Two Minutes! I'm Taking Sendo Down!
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #21 - The Last Two Minutes! I'm Taking Sendo Down!

    S1:E18

    Sendoh is amazed at how good Shohoku has become, thus begins to take the game seriously. Anzai then, calls both Rukawa and Sakuragi to approach, to tell them of his plan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 23 - Shohoku Basketball Team's Last Day
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Shohoku Basketball Team's Last Day

    S1:E23

    A former member of the Shohoku team returns with a major axe to grind, which spells doom for the team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 37 - Hanamichi's First Start
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Hanamichi's First Start

    S1:E37

    Anzai-sensei decides to start Sakuragi, much to everyone's shock. He figures that with his height and drive he'll be the perfect weapon to use against Shoyo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 43 - Has Mitsui Reached His Limit!?
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #24 - 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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Slam Dunk Season 1 Episode 2 - Die Basketball! Hanamichi vs. Rukawa
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Die Basketball! Hanamichi vs. Rukawa

    S1:E2

    After Rukawa beats up those thugs, Hanamichi is shocked and asks him for his name. When he discovers that he is the one that Haruko has a crush on, he becaomes angry. Then, Haruko comes and helps Rukawa with his wounds, but he dismisses her and this makes Hanamichi very angry. Haruko mistakes Hanamichi for injuring Rukawa and she says that she hates Hanamichi. Hanamichi's world comes tumbling down again.

    Director:Masayuki Akehi
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Beat Ryonan! Hard Training Before the Decisive Game" is the worst rated episode of "Slam Dunk". It scored 6.2/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/22/1994. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Mitsui's Peak, Trouble at 15".