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Dragon Ball Z (1989) Filler List

Also known as: DBZ, Dragonball Z · ドラゴンボールZ

1989 ★ 8.21 291 episodes Finished Airing ActionAdventureComedyFantasy Source details ↗

Filler at a glance

38 of 291 episodes are pure filler

That is about 13% of the current guide. Pure filler can be skipped without losing the core story.

Pure filler episodes
9–10 12–16 39–43 100 102 108–117 124–125 170–171 174 195–199 202–203 274 288
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Dragon Ball Z filler list

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Canon · 253Filler · 38
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Episode guide and watched state
EpisodeTitleClassificationAir dateWatched
1The New ThreatCanon26 Apr 1989, 26 April 1989
2ReunionsCanon3 May 1989, 3 May 1989
3Unlikely AllianceCanon10 May 1989, 10 May 1989
4Piccolo's PlanCanon17 May 1989, 17 May 1989
5Gohan's RageCanon24 May 1989, 24 May 1989
6No Time Like the PresentCanon7 Jun 1989, 7 June 1989
7Day 1Canon14 Jun 1989, 14 June 1989
8Gohan Goes Bananas!Canon21 Jun 1989, 21 June 1989
9The Strangest RobotFiller28 Jun 1989, 28 June 1989
10A New FriendFiller5 Jul 1989, 5 July 1989
11Terror on ArliaCanon12 Jul 1989, 12 July 1989
12Global TrainingFiller19 Jul 1989, 19 July 1989
13Goz and MezFiller26 Jul 1989, 26 July 1989
14Princess SnakeFiller2 Aug 1989, 2 August 1989
15Dueling PiccolosFiller9 Aug 1989, 9 August 1989
16Plight of the ChildrenFiller16 Aug 1989, 16 August 1989
17Pendulum Room PerilCanon30 Aug 1989, 30 August 1989
18The End of Snake WayCanon6 Sep 1989, 6 September 1989
19Defying GravityCanon13 Sep 1989, 13 September 1989
20Goku's AncestorsCanon20 Sep 1989, 20 September 1989
21Counting DownCanon27 Sep 1989, 27 September 1989
22The Darkest DayCanon11 Oct 1989, 11 October 1989
23Saibamen Attack!Canon18 Oct 1989, 18 October 1989
24The Power of NappaCanon25 Oct 1989, 25 October 1989
25SacrificeCanon1 Nov 1989, 1 November 1989
26Nappa's RampageCanon8 Nov 1989, 8 November 1989
27Nimbus SpeedCanon22 Nov 1989, 22 November 1989
28Goku's ArrivalCanon29 Nov 1989, 29 November 1989
29Lesson Number OneCanon6 Dec 1989, 6 December 1989
30Goku vs. VegetaCanon13 Dec 1989, 13 December 1989
31Saiyan Sized SecretCanon20 Dec 1989, 20 December 1989
32Spirit Bomb Away!Canon17 Jan 1990, 17 January 1990
33Hero in the ShadowsCanon24 Jan 1990, 24 January 1990
34Krillin's OffensiveCanon31 Jan 1990, 31 January 1990
35MercyCanon7 Feb 1990, 7 February 1990
36Picking Up the PiecesCanon14 Feb 1990, 14 February 1990
37Plans for DepartureCanon21 Feb 1990, 21 February 1990
38Nursing WoundsCanon28 Feb 1990, 28 February 1990
39Friends or Foes?Filler7 Mar 1990, 7 March 1990
40Held CaptiveFiller14 Mar 1990, 14 March 1990
41Look Out BelowFiller21 Mar 1990, 21 March 1990
42The Search ContinuesFiller4 Apr 1990, 4 April 1990
43A Friendly SurpriseFiller11 Apr 1990, 11 April 1990
44Brood of EvilCanon18 Apr 1990, 18 April 1990
45Frieza Strikes!Canon25 Apr 1990, 25 April 1990
46Defying OrdersCanon2 May 1990, 2 May 1990
47Namek's DefenseCanon9 May 1990, 9 May 1990
48The HuntedCanon16 May 1990, 16 May 1990
49The Prince Fights BackCanon23 May 1990, 23 May 1990
50Unexpected ProblemCanon30 May 1990, 30 May 1990
51Vegeta Has a BallCanon6 Jun 1990, 6 June 1990
52The Past and FutureCanon20 Jun 1990, 20 June 1990
53Zarbon's SurpriseCanon27 Jun 1990, 27 June 1990
54Guru's GiftCanon4 Jul 1990, 4 July 1990
55Piccolo vs. EveryoneCanon18 Jul 1990, 18 July 1990
56Zarbon's MissionCanon1 Aug 1990, 1 August 1990
57Gohan, the HuntedCanon8 Aug 1990, 8 August 1990
58Unknown EnemiesCanon22 Aug 1990, 22 August 1990
59Destination: GuruCanon29 Aug 1990, 29 August 1990
60Bulma's Big DayCanon5 Sep 1990, 5 September 1990
61Hidden PowerCanon12 Sep 1990, 12 September 1990
62New Ally, New ProblemCanon19 Sep 1990, 19 September 1990
63Guldo's Mind BindsCanon26 Sep 1990, 26 September 1990
64Recoome UnleashedCanon24 Oct 1990, 24 October 1990
65Let the Battle BeginCanon31 Oct 1990, 31 October 1990
66Goku's New PowerCanon7 Nov 1990, 7 November 1990
67A Legend RevealedCanon14 Nov 1990, 14 November 1990
68Ginyu AssaultCanon21 Nov 1990, 21 November 1990
69Incredible Force!Canon28 Nov 1990, 28 November 1990
70Frieza ApproachesCanon5 Dec 1990, 5 December 1990
71Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is GokuCanon12 Dec 1990, 12 December 1990
72Calling the Eternal DragonCanon19 Dec 1990, 19 December 1990
73Gohan, Defeat Your Dad!Canon9 Jan 1991, 9 January 1991
74Captain Ginyu... The FrogCanon16 Jan 1991, 16 January 1991
75Password is PorungaCanon23 Jan 1991, 23 January 1991
76Piccolo's ReturnCanon30 Jan 1991, 30 January 1991
77The FusionCanon6 Feb 1991, 6 February 1991
78Fighting Power: One Million?Canon13 Feb 1991, 13 February 1991
79Gohan AttacksCanon20 Feb 1991, 20 February 1991
80Piccolo the Super-NamekCanon27 Feb 1991, 27 February 1991
81Deja VuCanon6 Mar 1991, 6 March 1991
82Frieza's Second TransformationCanon13 Mar 1991, 13 March 1991
83Another Transformation?Canon20 Mar 1991, 20 March 1991
84Dende's DemiseCanon27 Mar 1991, 27 March 1991
85The Renewed GokuCanon3 Apr 1991, 3 April 1991
86The End of VegetaCanon10 Apr 1991, 10 April 1991
87The Ultimate BattleCanon17 Apr 1991, 17 April 1991
88Clash of the Super PowersCanon24 Apr 1991, 24 April 1991
89Frieza's BoastCanon1 May 1991, 1 May 1991
90Bold and FearlessCanon8 May 1991, 8 May 1991
91Embodiment of FireCanon15 May 1991, 15 May 1991
92Trump CardCanon22 May 1991, 22 May 1991
93Keep the Chance Alive!!Canon29 May 1991, 29 May 1991
94Power of the SpiritCanon5 Jun 1991, 5 June 1991
95Transformed at LastCanon12 Jun 1991, 12 June 1991
96Explosion of AngerCanon19 Jun 1991, 19 June 1991
97Namek's Destruction?Canon26 Jun 1991, 26 June 1991
98A Final AttackCanon10 Jul 1991, 10 July 1991
99Approaching DestructionCanon17 Jul 1991, 17 July 1991
100Gohan ReturnsFiller24 Jul 1991, 24 July 1991
101The Last WishCanon31 Jul 1991, 31 July 1991
102Duel on a Vanishing PlanetFiller7 Aug 1991, 7 August 1991
103Pathos of FriezaCanon14 Aug 1991, 14 August 1991
104Frieza Defeated!!Canon21 Aug 1991, 21 August 1991
105Mighty Blast of RageCanon28 Aug 1991, 28 August 1991
106Namek's Explosion... Goku's End?Canon4 Sep 1991, 4 September 1991
107Goku's Alive!!Canon11 Sep 1991, 11 September 1991
108The Heavens TrembleFiller18 Sep 1991, 18 September 1991
109Black Fog of TerrorFiller25 Sep 1991, 25 September 1991
110Battle in Kami's LookoutFiller2 Oct 1991, 2 October 1991
111Fight with PiccoloFiller9 Oct 1991, 9 October 1991
112Call for RestorationFiller16 Oct 1991, 16 October 1991
113Suicidal CourseFiller23 Oct 1991, 23 October 1991
114Extreme MeasuresFiller30 Oct 1991, 30 October 1991
115The World AwakensFiller6 Nov 1991, 6 November 1991
116Brief Chance for VictoryFiller13 Nov 1991, 13 November 1991
117Krillin's ProposalFiller20 Nov 1991, 20 November 1991
118Frieza's CounterattackCanon27 Nov 1991, 27 November 1991
119The Mysterious YouthCanon4 Dec 1991, 4 December 1991
120Another Super Saiyan?Canon11 Dec 1991, 11 December 1991
121Welcome Back GokuCanon18 Dec 1991, 18 December 1991
122Mystery RevealedCanon15 Jan 1992, 15 January 1992
123Goku's Special TechniqueCanon22 Jan 1992, 22 January 1992
124Z Warriors PrepareFiller29 Jan 1992, 29 January 1992
125Goku's OrdealFiller5 Feb 1992, 5 February 1992
126The Androids AppearCanon12 Feb 1992, 12 February 1992
127A Handy TrickCanon19 Feb 1992, 19 February 1992
128Double Trouble for GokuCanon26 Feb 1992, 26 February 1992
129Upgrade to Super SaiyanCanon4 Mar 1992, 4 March 1992
130The Secret of Dr. GeroCanon11 Mar 1992, 11 March 1992
131More Androids?!Canon18 Mar 1992, 18 March 1992
132Follow Dr. GeroCanon25 Mar 1992, 25 March 1992
133Nightmare Comes TrueCanon1 Apr 1992, 1 April 1992
134Goku's AssassinCanon8 Apr 1992, 8 April 1992
135Deadly BeautyCanon15 Apr 1992, 15 April 1992
136No Match for the AndroidsCanon22 Apr 1992, 22 April 1992
137Last Ditch EffortCanon29 Apr 1992, 29 April 1992
138Closing InCanon6 May 1992, 6 May 1992
139Unwelcome DiscoveryCanon13 May 1992, 13 May 1992
140Seized with FearCanon20 May 1992, 20 May 1992
141The ReunionCanon27 May 1992, 27 May 1992
142Borrowed PowersCanon3 Jun 1992, 3 June 1992
143His Name is CellCanon10 Jun 1992, 10 June 1992
144Piccolo's FollyCanon17 Jun 1992, 17 June 1992
145Laboratory BasementCanon24 Jun 1992, 24 June 1992
146Our Hero AwakesCanon1 Jul 1992, 1 July 1992
147Time ChamberCanon8 Jul 1992, 8 July 1992
148The Monster is ComingCanon15 Jul 1992, 15 July 1992
149He's HereCanon22 Jul 1992, 22 July 1992
150Up to PiccoloCanon29 Jul 1992, 29 July 1992
151Silent WarriorCanon5 Aug 1992, 5 August 1992
152Say Goodbye, 17Canon12 Aug 1992, 12 August 1992
153SacrificeCanon19 Aug 1992, 19 August 1992
154Saiyans EmergeCanon26 Aug 1992, 26 August 1992
155Super VegetaCanon2 Sep 1992, 2 September 1992
156Bow to the PrinceCanon9 Sep 1992, 9 September 1992
157Hour of TemptationCanon16 Sep 1992, 16 September 1992
158Krillin's DecisionCanon23 Sep 1992, 23 September 1992
159The Last DefenseCanon30 Sep 1992, 30 September 1992
160Cell is CompleteCanon14 Oct 1992, 14 October 1992
161Vegeta Must PayCanon21 Oct 1992, 21 October 1992
162Trunks AscendsCanon28 Oct 1992, 28 October 1992
163Saving ThrowCanon4 Nov 1992, 4 November 1992
164Ghosts from TomorrowCanon11 Nov 1992, 11 November 1992
165The Cell GamesCanon18 Nov 1992, 18 November 1992
166What is the Tournament?Canon25 Nov 1992, 25 November 1992
167The Doomsday BroadcastCanon2 Dec 1992, 2 December 1992
168Meet Me in the RingCanon9 Dec 1992, 9 December 1992
169No Worries HereCanon16 Dec 1992, 16 December 1992
170A Girl Named LimeFiller13 Jan 1993, 13 January 1993
171Memories of GohanFiller20 Jan 1993, 20 January 1993
172A New GuardianCanon27 Jan 1993, 27 January 1993
173Dende's DragonCanon3 Feb 1993, 3 February 1993
174The Puzzle of General TaoFiller10 Feb 1993, 10 February 1993
175The Games BeginCanon17 Feb 1993, 17 February 1993
176Losers Fight FirstCanon3 Mar 1993, 3 March 1993
177Goku vs. CellCanon10 Mar 1993, 10 March 1993
178Cell's Bag of TricksCanon17 Mar 1993, 17 March 1993
179No More RulesCanon31 Mar 1993, 31 March 1993
180The Fight is OverCanon7 Apr 1993, 7 April 1993
181Faith in a BoyCanon14 Apr 1993, 14 April 1993
182Gohan's Desperate PleaCanon21 Apr 1993, 21 April 1993
183Android ExplosionCanon28 Apr 1993, 28 April 1993
184Cell Juniors Attack!Canon5 May 1993, 5 May 1993
185AwakeningCanon12 May 1993, 12 May 1993
186The Unstoppable GohanCanon19 May 1993, 19 May 1993
187Cell's Mighty BreakdownCanon26 May 1993, 26 May 1993
188A Hero's FarewellCanon2 Jun 1993, 2 June 1993
189Cell Returns!Canon16 Jun 1993, 16 June 1993
190The Horror Won't EndCanon23 Jun 1993, 23 June 1993
191Save the WorldCanon30 Jun 1993, 30 June 1993
192Goku's DecisionCanon7 Jul 1993, 7 July 1993
193One More WishCanon14 Jul 1993, 14 July 1993
194Free the FutureCanon21 Jul 1993, 21 July 1993
195Warriors of the DeadFiller28 Jul 1993, 28 July 1993
196Tournament BeginsFiller11 Aug 1993, 11 August 1993
197Water FightFiller18 Aug 1993, 18 August 1993
198Final RoundFiller25 Aug 1993, 25 August 1993
199Goku vs. PikkonFiller1 Sep 1993, 1 September 1993
200Gohan Goes to High SchoolCanon8 Sep 1993, 8 September 1993
201I am SaiyamanCanon15 Sep 1993, 15 September 1993
202Gohan's First DateFiller29 Sep 1993, 29 September 1993
203Rescue VidelFiller20 Oct 1993, 20 October 1993
204BlackmailCanon27 Oct 1993, 27 October 1993
205I'll Fight Too!Canon3 Nov 1993, 3 November 1993
206The Newest Super SaiyanCanon10 Nov 1993, 10 November 1993
207Take Flight VidelCanon17 Nov 1993, 17 November 1993
208Gather For the TournamentCanon24 Nov 1993, 24 November 1993
209Camera ShyCanon8 Dec 1993, 8 December 1993
210The World TournamentCanon15 Dec 1993, 15 December 1993
211Trunks vs. GotenCanon22 Dec 1993, 22 December 1993
212Best of the BoysCanon12 Jan 1994, 12 January 1994
213Big Trouble, Little TrunksCanon19 Jan 1994, 19 January 1994
214Who Will Fight Who?Canon26 Jan 1994, 26 January 1994
215Forfeit of Piccolo!Canon2 Feb 1994, 2 February 1994
216A Dark and Secret PowerCanon9 Feb 1994, 9 February 1994
217Videl is CrushedCanon16 Feb 1994, 16 February 1994
218Identities RevealedCanon23 Feb 1994, 23 February 1994
219Energy DrainCanon2 Mar 1994, 2 March 1994
220The Wizard's CurseCanon9 Mar 1994, 9 March 1994
221King of the DemonsCanon16 Mar 1994, 16 March 1994
222Vegeta AttacksCanon23 Mar 1994, 23 March 1994
223Next Up, GokuCanon13 Apr 1994, 13 April 1994
224Battle SupremeCanon20 Apr 1994, 20 April 1994
225Eighteen UnmasksCanon27 Apr 1994, 27 April 1994
226Pay to WinCanon4 May 1994, 4 May 1994
227Heart of a VillainCanon18 May 1994, 18 May 1994
228The Dark Prince ReturnsCanon25 May 1994, 25 May 1994
229Vegeta's PrideCanon15 Jun 1994, 15 June 1994
230The Long Awaited FightCanon22 Jun 1994, 22 June 1994
231Magic Ball of BuuCanon29 Jun 1994, 29 June 1994
232Buu is Hatched!Canon6 Jul 1994, 6 July 1994
233The Losses BeginCanon13 Jul 1994, 13 July 1994
234The Terror of Majin BuuCanon27 Jul 1994, 27 July 1994
235Meal TimeCanon3 Aug 1994, 3 August 1994
236The Warrior's DecisionCanon17 Aug 1994, 17 August 1994
237Final AtonementCanon24 Aug 1994, 24 August 1994
238Evil Lives OnCanon31 Aug 1994, 31 August 1994
239Find the Dragon BallsCanon7 Sep 1994, 7 September 1994
240RevivalCanon21 Sep 1994, 21 September 1994
241Global AnnouncementCanon28 Sep 1994, 28 September 1994
242Learn to FuseCanon12 Oct 1994, 12 October 1994
243The Z SwordCanon19 Oct 1994, 19 October 1994
244Race to Capsule Corp.Canon2 Nov 1994, 2 November 1994
245Super Saiyan 3?!Canon9 Nov 1994, 9 November 1994
246Buu's MutinyCanon16 Nov 1994, 16 November 1994
247The Fusion DanceCanon23 Nov 1994, 23 November 1994
248Goku's Time is UpCanon30 Nov 1994, 30 November 1994
249Return to Other WorldCanon7 Dec 1994, 7 December 1994
250Out From the Broken SwordCanon14 Dec 1994, 14 December 1994
251Gotenks is BornCanon21 Dec 1994, 21 December 1994
252Unlikely FriendshipCanon11 Jan 1995, 11 January 1995
253I Kill No MoreCanon25 Jan 1995, 25 January 1995
254The Evil That Men DoCanon1 Feb 1995, 1 February 1995
255Buu Against BuuCanon8 Feb 1995, 8 February 1995
256Empty PlanetCanon15 Feb 1995, 15 February 1995
257Time StruggleCanon22 Feb 1995, 22 February 1995
258Super Moves of GotenksCanon1 Mar 1995, 1 March 1995
259Trapped in ForeverCanon8 Mar 1995, 8 March 1995
260Feeding FrenzyCanon15 Mar 1995, 15 March 1995
261Gotenks is AwesomeCanon22 Mar 1995, 22 March 1995
262Unlucky BreakCanon26 Apr 1995, 26 April 1995
263A Whole New GohanCanon3 May 1995, 3 May 1995
264Search for SurvivorsCanon17 May 1995, 17 May 1995
265Majin Buu TransformsCanon24 May 1995, 24 May 1995
266The Old Kai's WeaponCanon31 May 1995, 31 May 1995
267Ready to Fuse?Canon7 Jun 1995, 7 June 1995
268Union of RivalsCanon28 Jun 1995, 28 June 1995
269Meet VegitoCanon5 Jul 1995, 5 July 1995
270Rip in the UniverseCanon12 Jul 1995, 12 July 1995
271Vegito...DownsizedCanon19 Jul 1995, 19 July 1995
272The Incredible Fighting CandyCanon26 Jul 1995, 26 July 1995
273The Innards of BuuCanon2 Aug 1995, 2 August 1995
274Mind TrapFiller9 Aug 1995, 9 August 1995
275Deadly VisionCanon16 Aug 1995, 16 August 1995
276Evil Kid Buu!Canon23 Aug 1995, 23 August 1995
277End of EarthCanon6 Sep 1995, 6 September 1995
278True Saiyans Fight AloneCanon13 Sep 1995, 13 September 1995
279Battle for the Universe BeginsCanon20 Sep 1995, 20 September 1995
280Vegeta's RespectCanon18 Oct 1995, 18 October 1995
281Minute of DesperationCanon1 Nov 1995, 1 November 1995
282Old Buu EmergesCanon8 Nov 1995, 8 November 1995
283Earth RebornCanon15 Nov 1995, 15 November 1995
284Call to ActionCanon22 Nov 1995, 22 November 1995
285People of Earth UniteCanon29 Nov 1995, 29 November 1995
286Spirit Bomb TriumphantCanon13 Dec 1995, 13 December 1995
287Celebrations with Majin BuuCanon20 Dec 1995, 20 December 1995
288He's Always LateFiller10 Jan 1996, 10 January 1996
289Granddaughter PanCanon17 Jan 1996, 17 January 1996
290Buu's ReincarnationCanon24 Jan 1996, 24 January 1996
291Goku's Next JourneyCanon31 Jan 1996, 31 January 1996

FAQ

Dragon Ball Z filler questions

Quick answers to the questions people actually search.

Does Dragon Ball Z (1989) have filler episodes?

Yes. Dragon Ball Z (1989) has 38 pure filler episodes out of 291 classified episodes, or about 13% of the guide. Episodes marked Mixed contain canon material and are counted separately.

Which Dragon Ball Z (1989) episodes are filler?

The pure filler episodes are 9–10, 12–16, 39–43, 100, 102, 108–117, 124–125, 170–171, 174, 195–199, 202–203, 274, 288. Mixed episodes are listed separately because they contain some canon material.

Can I skip filler episodes in Dragon Ball Z (1989)?

Yes. Episodes marked Filler are safe to skip without losing the core story. Check Mixed episodes individually because they include some canon material.