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Dragon Ball

153 episodes 128 canon 21 filler 4 mixed

★ 8.3 TMDB · 3,497 votes AniList 78 · 114,927 scored Canon episodes average ★ 7.9

21 filler episodes — about 8 hours you never have to watch.

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Young Goku sets off on a quest with his teenage friend Bulma to find the seven Dragon Balls, which grant whoever possesses them a single wish.

First aired 1986 · Status: finished · Japanese title: ドラゴンボール

Dragon Ball: the quick answer

Skip 21 filler episode(s) (30–33, 45, 79–83, 127–132, 149–153) — about 8 hours saved. Mixed episodes (29, 34, 42, 44) blend canon and filler; watch them for the canon scenes.

Cross-checked against multiple independent sources · last verified 2026-10-29 · 0 episode(s) under review. How we classify

Episodes 1–50

50 eps · 41 canon · 5 filler · 4 mixed
  1. #1The Secret of the Dragon BallsCanon Feb 26, 1986★ 7.5Dragon Ball episode 1 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #2The Emperor's QuestCanon Mar 5, 1986★ 7.7Dragon Ball episode 2 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #3The Nimbus Cloud of RoshiCanon Mar 12, 1986★ 7.9Dragon Ball episode 3 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #4Oolong the TerribleCanon Mar 19, 1986★ 7.8Dragon Ball episode 4 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #5Yamcha the Desert BanditCanon Mar 26, 1986★ 7.8Dragon Ball episode 5 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #6Keep an Eye on the Dragon BallsCanon Apr 2, 1986★ 7.1Dragon Ball episode 6 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #7The Ox King on Fire MountainCanon Apr 9, 1986★ 7.8Dragon Ball episode 7 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #8The Kamehameha WaveCanon Apr 16, 1986★ 7.6Dragon Ball episode 8 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #9Boss Rabbit's Magic TouchCanon Apr 23, 1986★ 7.0Dragon Ball episode 9 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #10The Dragon Balls are Stolen!Canon Apr 30, 1986★ 7.7Dragon Ball episode 10 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #11The Penalty is PinballCanon May 7, 1986★ 7.7Dragon Ball episode 11 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #12A Wish to the Eternal DragonCanon May 14, 1986★ 7.9Dragon Ball episode 12 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  13. #13The Legend of GokuCanon May 21, 1986★ 7.8Dragon Ball episode 13 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  14. #14Goku's RivalCanon May 28, 1986★ 7.8Dragon Ball episode 14 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  15. #15Look Out for LaunchCanon Jun 4, 1986★ 7.7Dragon Ball episode 15 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  16. #16Find That Stone!Canon Jun 11, 1986★ 7.8Dragon Ball episode 16 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  17. #17Milk DeliveryCanon Jun 18, 1986★ 7.9Dragon Ball episode 17 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  18. #18The Turtle Hermit WayCanon Jun 25, 1986★ 8.0Dragon Ball episode 18 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  19. #19The Tournament BeginsCanon Jul 2, 1986★ 8.0Dragon Ball episode 19 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  20. #20Elimination RoundCanon Jul 9, 1986★ 7.9Dragon Ball episode 20 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  21. #21Smells Like TroubleCanon Jul 16, 1986★ 7.1Dragon Ball episode 21 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  22. #22Quarterfinals BeginCanon Jul 23, 1986★ 6.5Dragon Ball episode 22 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  23. #23Monster Beast GiranCanon Jul 30, 1986★ 8.2Dragon Ball episode 23 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  24. #24Krillin's Frantic Attack!Canon Aug 6, 1986★ 8.2Dragon Ball episode 24 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  25. #25Danger From AboveCanon Aug 13, 1986★ 8.3Dragon Ball episode 25 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  26. #26The Grand FinalsCanon Aug 20, 1986★ 8.5Dragon Ball episode 26 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  27. #27Number One Under the Moon?Canon Aug 27, 1986★ 8.4Dragon Ball episode 27 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  28. #28The Final BlowCanon Sep 3, 1986★ 8.7Dragon Ball episode 28 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  29. #29The Roaming LakeMixed Sep 10, 1986★ 7.8Dragon Ball episode 29 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  30. #30Pilaf and the Mystery ForceFiller Sep 17, 1986★ 6.5Dragon Ball episode 30 is filler — safe to skip.
  31. #31Wedding Plans?Filler Sep 24, 1986★ 7.2Dragon Ball episode 31 is filler — safe to skip.
  32. #32The Flying Fortress — Vanished!Filler Oct 1, 1986Dragon Ball episode 32 is filler — safe to skip.
  33. #33The Legend of a DragonFiller Oct 8, 1986★ 8.0Dragon Ball episode 33 is filler — safe to skip.
  34. #34Cruel General RedMixed Oct 15, 1986★ 7.7Dragon Ball episode 34 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  35. #35Cold ReceptionCanon Oct 22, 1986Dragon Ball episode 35 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  36. #36Major MetallitronCanon Oct 29, 1986Dragon Ball episode 36 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  37. #37Ninja Murasaki is Coming!Canon Nov 5, 1986Dragon Ball episode 37 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  38. #38Five MurasakisCanon Nov 12, 1986Dragon Ball episode 38 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  39. #39Mysterious Android No. 8Canon Nov 19, 1986Dragon Ball episode 39 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  40. #40Horrifying BuyonCanon Nov 26, 1986Dragon Ball episode 40 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  41. #41The Fall of Muscle TowerCanon Dec 3, 1986Dragon Ball episode 41 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  42. #42The Secret of Dr. FlappeMixed Dec 10, 1986Dragon Ball episode 42 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  43. #43A Trip to the CityCanon Dec 17, 1986Dragon Ball episode 43 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  44. #44Master Thief, HaskyMixed Dec 24, 1986Dragon Ball episode 44 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  45. #45Danger in the AirFiller Jan 7, 1987Dragon Ball episode 45 is filler — safe to skip.
  46. #46Bulma's Bad DayCanon Jan 14, 1987Dragon Ball episode 46 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  47. #47Kame House — Found!Canon Jan 21, 1987Dragon Ball episode 47 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  48. #48Deep Blue SeaCanon Jan 28, 1987Dragon Ball episode 48 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  49. #49Roshi SurpriseCanon Feb 4, 1987Dragon Ball episode 49 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  50. #50The Trap is SprungCanon Feb 11, 1987Dragon Ball episode 50 is canon — it adapts the original story.

Episodes 51–100

50 eps · 45 canon · 5 filler · 0 mixed
  1. #51Beware of RobotCanon Feb 11, 1987Dragon Ball episode 51 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #52The Pirate TreasureCanon Feb 25, 1987Dragon Ball episode 52 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #53Blue, Black and BlueCanon Mar 4, 1987★ 7.8Dragon Ball episode 53 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #54Escape From Pirate CaveCanon Mar 11, 1987Dragon Ball episode 54 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #55Penguin VillageCanon Mar 18, 1987Dragon Ball episode 55 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #56Strange VisitorCanon Mar 25, 1987Dragon Ball episode 56 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #57Arale vs. BlueCanon Apr 8, 1987Dragon Ball episode 57 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #58The Land of KorinCanon Apr 15, 1987★ 7.8Dragon Ball episode 58 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #59The Notorious MercenaryCanon Apr 22, 1987★ 8.2Dragon Ball episode 59 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #60Tao Attacks!Canon Apr 29, 1987★ 8.5Dragon Ball episode 60 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #61Korin TowerCanon May 6, 1987★ 8.2Dragon Ball episode 61 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #62Sacred WaterCanon May 13, 1987★ 8.3Dragon Ball episode 62 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  13. #63The Return of GokuCanon May 20, 1987★ 8.1Dragon Ball episode 63 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  14. #64The Last of Mercenary TaoCanon May 27, 1987★ 8.4Dragon Ball episode 64 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  15. #65Confront the Red Ribbon ArmyCanon Jun 10, 1987★ 8.2Dragon Ball episode 65 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  16. #66A Real BindCanon Jun 17, 1987★ 8.1Dragon Ball episode 66 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  17. #67The End of Commander RedCanon Jun 24, 1987★ 8.2Dragon Ball episode 67 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  18. #68The Last Dragon BallCanon Jul 1, 1987★ 7.8Dragon Ball episode 68 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  19. #69Who is Fortuneteller Baba?Canon Jul 8, 1987Dragon Ball episode 69 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  20. #70We are the Five WarriorsCanon Jul 15, 1987Dragon Ball episode 70 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  21. #71Deadly BattleCanon Jul 22, 1987Dragon Ball episode 71 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  22. #72Goku's TurnCanon Jul 29, 1987★ 7.4Dragon Ball episode 72 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  23. #73The Devilmite BeamCanon Aug 5, 1987Dragon Ball episode 73 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  24. #74The Mysterious Fifth ManCanon Aug 12, 1987Dragon Ball episode 74 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  25. #75The Strong OnesCanon Aug 19, 1987★ 7.8Dragon Ball episode 75 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  26. #76True Colors of the Masked ManCanon Aug 26, 1987★ 8.4Dragon Ball episode 76 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  27. #77Pilaf's TacticsCanon Sep 2, 1987★ 7.5Dragon Ball episode 77 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  28. #78The Eternal Dragon RisesCanon Sep 9, 1987Dragon Ball episode 78 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  29. #79Terror and PlagueFiller Sep 16, 1987Dragon Ball episode 79 is filler — safe to skip.
  30. #80Goku vs. Sky DragonFiller Sep 23, 1987Dragon Ball episode 80 is filler — safe to skip.
  31. #81Goku Goes to Demon LandFiller Sep 30, 1987Dragon Ball episode 81 is filler — safe to skip.
  32. #82The Rampage of InoShikaChoFiller Oct 7, 1987Dragon Ball episode 82 is filler — safe to skip.
  33. #83Which Way to Papaya Island?Filler Oct 14, 1987Dragon Ball episode 83 is filler — safe to skip.
  34. #84Rivals and ArrivalsCanon Oct 21, 1987Dragon Ball episode 84 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  35. #85Preliminary PerilCanon Oct 28, 1987★ 7.4Dragon Ball episode 85 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  36. #86Then There Were EightCanon Nov 4, 1987★ 7.4Dragon Ball episode 86 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  37. #87Yamcha vs. TienCanon Nov 11, 1987Dragon Ball episode 87 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  38. #88Yamcha's Big BreakCanon Nov 18, 1987★ 7.6Dragon Ball episode 88 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  39. #89Full-Moon VengeanceCanon Nov 25, 1987Dragon Ball episode 89 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  40. #90The Dodon WaveCanon Dec 2, 1987Dragon Ball episode 90 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  41. #91Counting Controversy!!Canon Dec 9, 1987Dragon Ball episode 91 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  42. #92Goku Enters the RingCanon Dec 16, 1987Dragon Ball episode 92 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  43. #93Tien Shinhan vs. Jackie ChunCanon Dec 23, 1987Dragon Ball episode 93 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  44. #94Stepping DownCanon Dec 30, 1987Dragon Ball episode 94 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  45. #95Goku vs. KrillinCanon Jan 6, 1988Dragon Ball episode 95 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  46. #96Tail's TaleCanon Jan 13, 1988Dragon Ball episode 96 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  47. #97Final Match: Goku vs. TienCanon Jan 20, 1988Dragon Ball episode 97 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  48. #98Victory's EdgeCanon Jan 27, 1988Dragon Ball episode 98 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  49. #99Tien's InsurrectionCanon Feb 3, 1988Dragon Ball episode 99 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  50. #100The Spirit CannonCanon Feb 10, 1988Dragon Ball episode 100 is canon — it adapts the original story.

Episodes 101–150

50 eps · 42 canon · 8 filler · 0 mixed
  1. #101The FallenCanon Feb 17, 1988Dragon Ball episode 101 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #102Enter King PiccoloCanon Feb 24, 1988Dragon Ball episode 102 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #103Tambourine Attacks!Canon Mar 2, 1988Dragon Ball episode 103 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #104Mark of the DemonCanon Mar 9, 1988Dragon Ball episode 104 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #105Here Comes YajirobeCanon Mar 16, 1988Dragon Ball episode 105 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #106Terrible TambourineCanon Mar 23, 1988Dragon Ball episode 106 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #107Tien's AtonementCanon Apr 6, 1988Dragon Ball episode 107 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #108Goku's RevengeCanon Apr 13, 1988Dragon Ball episode 108 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #109Goku vs. King PiccoloCanon Apr 20, 1988Dragon Ball episode 109 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #110Piccolo Closes InCanon May 4, 1988Dragon Ball episode 110 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #111Roshi's GambitCanon May 11, 1988★ 8.7Dragon Ball episode 111 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #112King Piccolo's WishCanon May 18, 1988Dragon Ball episode 112 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  13. #113Siege on Chow CastleCanon May 25, 1988Dragon Ball episode 113 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  14. #114Conquest and PowerCanon Jun 1, 1988Dragon Ball episode 114 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  15. #115Awaken DarknessCanon Jun 15, 1988Dragon Ball episode 115 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  16. #116A Taste of DestinyCanon Jun 22, 1988Dragon Ball episode 116 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  17. #117The Ultimate SacrificeCanon Jun 29, 1988Dragon Ball episode 117 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  18. #118Prelude to VengeanceCanon Jul 6, 1988Dragon Ball episode 118 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  19. #119Battle CryCanon Jul 20, 1988Dragon Ball episode 119 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  20. #120Goku Strikes BackCanon Jul 27, 1988★ 8.4Dragon Ball episode 120 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  21. #121The Biggest CrisisCanon Aug 3, 1988Dragon Ball episode 121 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  22. #122Final ShowdownCanon Aug 10, 1988★ 8.6Dragon Ball episode 122 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  23. #123Lost and FoundCanon Aug 17, 1988Dragon Ball episode 123 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  24. #124Temple Above the CloudsCanon Aug 24, 1988Dragon Ball episode 124 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  25. #125Earth's Guardian EmergesCanon Aug 31, 1988Dragon Ball episode 125 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  26. #126Eternal Dragon ResurrectedCanon Sep 14, 1988Dragon Ball episode 126 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  27. #127Quicker than LightningFiller Sep 21, 1988Dragon Ball episode 127 is filler — safe to skip.
  28. #128Secret of the WoodsFiller Sep 28, 1988Dragon Ball episode 128 is filler — safe to skip.
  29. #129The Time RoomFiller Oct 12, 1988Dragon Ball episode 129 is filler — safe to skip.
  30. #130Goku's DollFiller Oct 19, 1988Dragon Ball episode 130 is filler — safe to skip.
  31. #131Walking Their Own WaysFiller Oct 26, 1988Dragon Ball episode 131 is filler — safe to skip.
  32. #132Hotter than LavaFiller Nov 2, 1988Dragon Ball episode 132 is filler — safe to skip.
  33. #133ChangesCanon Nov 9, 1988Dragon Ball episode 133 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  34. #134Preliminary PerilCanon Nov 16, 1988Dragon Ball episode 134 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  35. #135Battle of the EightCanon Nov 23, 1988Dragon Ball episode 135 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  36. #136Tien Shinhan vs. Mercenary TaoCanon Nov 30, 1988Dragon Ball episode 136 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  37. #137Anonymous ProposalCanon Dec 7, 1988Dragon Ball episode 137 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  38. #138The Mysterious HeroCanon Dec 14, 1988Dragon Ball episode 138 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  39. #139RematchCanon Dec 21, 1988Dragon Ball episode 139 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  40. #140Goku Gains SpeedCanon Jan 11, 1989Dragon Ball episode 140 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  41. #141The Four Faces of TienCanon Jan 18, 1989Dragon Ball episode 141 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  42. #142Kami vs. PiccoloCanon Jan 25, 1989Dragon Ball episode 142 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  43. #143Battle for the FutureCanon Feb 1, 1989Dragon Ball episode 143 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  44. #144Super KamehamehaCanon Feb 8, 1989★ 8.7Dragon Ball episode 144 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  45. #145Junior No MoreCanon Feb 15, 1989Dragon Ball episode 145 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  46. #146Goku's TrapCanon Feb 22, 1989Dragon Ball episode 146 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  47. #147Goku Hangs OnCanon Mar 1, 1989Dragon Ball episode 147 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  48. #148The VictorCanon Mar 8, 1989Dragon Ball episode 148 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  49. #149Dress in FlamesFiller Mar 15, 1989Dragon Ball episode 149 is filler — safe to skip.
  50. #150The Fire-EaterFiller Mar 22, 1989Dragon Ball episode 150 is filler — safe to skip.

Episodes 151–153

3 eps · 0 canon · 3 filler · 0 mixed
  1. #151Outrageous OctagonFiller Apr 5, 1989Dragon Ball episode 151 is filler — safe to skip.
  2. #152Mystery of the Dark WorldFiller Apr 12, 1989Dragon Ball episode 152 is filler — safe to skip.
  3. #153The End, the BeginningFiller Apr 19, 1989Dragon Ball episode 153 is filler — safe to skip.

Common questions

Which Dragon Ball episodes are filler?

21 of the 153 Dragon Ball episodes are verified filler: episode 30–33, 45, 79–83, 127–132, 149–153.

Can I skip the filler episodes in Dragon Ball?

Yes — you can skip 21 verified filler episode(s) of Dragon Ball: episode 30–33, 45, 79–83, 127–132, 149–153. Skipping them saves about 8 hours. Mixed episodes (part canon, part filler) are worth watching for their canon scenes: episode 29, 34, 42, 44.

How many filler episodes does Dragon Ball have?

Dragon Ball has 21 verified filler episodes out of 153 total (14%). 128 episodes are canon and 4 are mixed (part canon, part filler).

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