Dragon Ball Z
Filler Guide

Dragon Ball Z

13.1% filler
skip filler to save ~15 hours
Total Episodes291
Canon244
Filler38
Anime Canon0
Mixed9

Episode Distribution

173146219291
Canon
Anime Canon
Mixed
Filler
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All Episodes

Eps 1–291
13% FILLER291 eps
1The New ThreatCanonApr 26, 1989
2ReunionsCanonMay 9, 1989
3Unlikely AllianceCanonMay 10, 1989
4Piccolo’s PlanCanonMay 17, 1989
5Gohan's RageCanonMay 24, 1989
6No Time Like the PresentCanonJun 7, 1989
7Day 1CanonJun 14, 1989
8Gohan Goes Bananas!CanonJun 21, 1989
9The Strangest RobotFillerJun 28, 1989
10A New FriendFillerJul 5, 1989
11Terror on ArliaMixedJul 12, 1989
12Global TrainingFillerJul 19, 1989
13Goz and MezFillerJul 26, 1989
14Princess SnakeFillerAug 2, 1989
15Dueling PiccolosFillerAug 9, 1989
16Plight of the ChildrenFillerAug 16, 1989
17Pendulum Room PerilMixedAug 30, 1989
18The End of Snake WayMixedSep 6, 1989
19Defying GravityCanonSep 13, 1989
20Goku’s AncestorsMixedSep 20, 1989
21Counting DownCanonSep 27, 1989
22The Darkest DayCanonOct 11, 1989
23Saibamen Attack!CanonOct 18, 1989
24The Power of NappaCanonOct 25, 1989
25SacrificeCanonOct 31, 1989
26Nappa's RampageCanonNov 8, 1989
27Nimbus SpeedCanonNov 22, 1989
28Goku's ArrivalCanonNov 29, 1989
29Lesson Number OneCanonDec 6, 1989
30Goku vs. VegetaCanonDec 13, 1989
31Saiyan Sized SecretCanonDec 20, 1989
32Spirit Bomb Away!CanonJan 17, 1990
33Hero in the ShadowsCanonJan 24, 1990
34Krillin's OffensiveCanonJan 31, 1990
35MercyCanonFeb 7, 1990
36Picking Up the PiecesCanonFeb 14, 1990
37Plans for DepartureCanonFeb 21, 1990
38Nursing WoundsCanonFeb 28, 1990
39Friends or Foes?FillerMar 7, 1990
40Held CaptiveFillerMar 14, 1990
41Friends or Foes?FillerMar 21, 1990
42The Search ContinuesFillerApr 4, 1990
43A Friendly SurpriseFillerApr 11, 1990
44Brood of EvilMixedApr 18, 1990
45Frieza Strikes!CanonApr 25, 1990
46Defying OrdersCanonMay 2, 1990
47Namek's DefenseCanonMay 9, 1990
48The HuntedCanonMay 16, 1990
49The Prince Fights BackCanonMay 23, 1990
50Unexpected ProblemCanonMay 30, 1990
51Vegeta has a BallCanonJun 6, 1990
52The Past and FutureCanonJun 20, 1990
53Zarbon's SurpriseCanonJun 27, 1990
54Guru's GiftCanonJul 4, 1990
55Piccolo vs. EveryoneCanonJul 18, 1990
56Zarbon's MissionCanonAug 1, 1990
57Gohan, the HuntedCanonAug 8, 1990
58Unknown EnemiesCanonAug 22, 1990
59Destination: GuruCanonAug 29, 1990
60Bulma's Big DayCanonSep 5, 1990
61Hidden PowerCanonSep 12, 1990
62New Ally, New ProblemCanonSep 19, 1990
63Guldo's Mind BindsCanonSep 26, 1990
64Recoome UnleashedCanonOct 24, 1990
65Let the Battle BeginCanonOct 31, 1990
66Goku's New PowerCanonNov 7, 1990
67A Legend RevealedCanonNov 14, 1990
68Ginyu AssaultCanonNov 21, 1990
69Incredible Force!CanonNov 28, 1990
70Frieza ApproachesCanonDec 5, 1990
71Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is GokuCanonDec 12, 1990
72Calling the Eternal DragonCanonDec 19, 1990
73Gohan-Defeat Your Dad!CanonJan 16, 1991
74Captain Ginyu... The FrogCanonJan 23, 1991
75Password is PorungaCanonJan 30, 1991
76Piccolo's ReturnCanonFeb 6, 1991
77The FusionCanonFeb 13, 1991
78Fighting Power: One Million??CanonFeb 20, 1991
79Gohan AttacksCanonFeb 27, 1991
80Piccolo the Super-NamekCanonMar 6, 1991
81Deja vuCanonMar 13, 1991
82Frieza's Second TransformationCanonMar 20, 1991
83Another Transformation?CanonMar 27, 1991
84Dende's DemiseCanonApr 3, 1991
85The Renewed GokuCanonApr 10, 1991
86The End of VegetaCanonApr 17, 1991
87The Ultimate BattleCanonApr 24, 1991
88Clash of the Super PowersCanonMay 1, 1991
89Frieza's BoastCanonMay 8, 1991
90Bold and FearlessCanonMay 15, 1991
91Embodiment of FireCanonMay 22, 1991
92Trump CardCanonMay 29, 1991
93Keep the Chance AliveCanonJun 5, 1991
94Power of the SpiritCanonJun 12, 1991
95Transformed at LastCanonJun 19, 1991
96Explosion of AngerCanonJun 26, 1991
97Namek's DestructionCanonJul 3, 1991
98A Final AttackCanonJul 10, 1991
99Approaching DestructionCanonJul 17, 1991
100Gohan ReturnsFillerJul 24, 1991
101The Last WishCanonJul 31, 1991
102Duel on a Vanishing PlanetFillerAug 7, 1991
103Pathos of FriezaCanonAug 14, 1991
104Frieza Defeated!!CanonAug 21, 1991
105Mighty Blast of RageCanonAug 28, 1991
106Namek's Explosion... Goku's End?CanonSep 4, 1991
107Goku's Alive!!CanonSep 11, 1991
108The Heavens TrembleFillerSep 18, 1991
109Black Fog of TerrorFillerSep 25, 1991
110Battle in Kami's LookoutFillerOct 2, 1991
111Fight With PiccoloFillerOct 9, 1991
112Call For RestorationFillerOct 16, 1991
113Suicidal CourseFillerOct 23, 1991
114Extreme MeasuresFillerOct 30, 1991
115The World AwakensFillerNov 6, 1991
116Brief Chance for VictoryFillerNov 13, 1991
117Krillin's ProposalFillerNov 20, 1991
118Frieza's CounterattackCanonNov 27, 1991
119The Mysterious YouthCanonDec 4, 1991
120Another Super Saiyan?CanonDec 11, 1991
121Welcome Back GokuCanonDec 18, 1991
122Mystery RevealedCanonJan 15, 1992
123Goku's Special TechniqueCanonJan 22, 1992
124Z Warriors PrepareFillerJan 29, 1992
125Goku's OrdealFillerFeb 5, 1992
126The Androids AppearCanonFeb 12, 1992
127A Handy TrickCanonFeb 19, 1992
128Double Trouble for GokuCanonFeb 26, 1992
129Upgrade to Super SaiyanCanonMar 4, 1992
130The Secret of Dr. GeroCanonMar 11, 1992
131More Androids?!CanonMar 18, 1992
132Follow Dr. GeroCanonMar 25, 1992
133Nightmare Comes TrueCanonApr 1, 1992
134Goku's AssassinCanonApr 8, 1992
135Deadly BeautyCanonApr 15, 1992
136No Match for the AndroidsCanonApr 22, 1992
137Last Ditch EffortCanonApr 29, 1992
138Closing InCanonMay 6, 1992
139Unwelcome DiscoveryCanonMay 13, 1992
140Seized with FearCanonMay 20, 1992
141The ReunionCanonMay 27, 1992
142Borrowed PowersCanonJun 3, 1992
143His Name is CellCanonJun 10, 1992
144Piccolo's FollyCanonJun 17, 1992
145Laboratory BasementCanonJun 24, 1992
146Our Hero AwakesCanonJul 1, 1992
147Time ChamberCanonJul 8, 1992
148The Monster Is ComingCanonJul 15, 1992
149He's HereCanonJul 22, 1992
150Up to PiccoloCanonJul 29, 1992
151Silent WarriorCanonAug 5, 1992
152Say Goodbye, 17CanonAug 12, 1992
153SacrificeCanonAug 19, 1992
154Saiyans EmergeCanonAug 26, 1992
155Super VegetaCanonSep 2, 1992
156Bow to the PrinceCanonSep 9, 1992
157Hour of TemptationCanonSep 16, 1992
158Krillin's Decision.CanonSep 23, 1992
159The Last DefenseCanonSep 30, 1992
160Cell is CompleteCanonOct 14, 1992
161Vegeta Must PayCanonOct 21, 1992
162Trunks AscendsCanonOct 28, 1992
163Saving ThrowCanonNov 4, 1992
164Ghosts from TomorrowCanonNov 11, 1992
165The Cell GamesCanonNov 18, 1992
166What is the Tournament?CanonNov 25, 1992
167The Doomsday BroadcastCanonDec 2, 1992
168Meet Me in the RingCanonDec 9, 1992
169No Worries HereCanonDec 16, 1992
170A Girl Named LimeFillerJan 13, 1993
171Memories of GohanFillerJan 20, 1993
172A New GuardianCanonJan 27, 1993
173Dende's DragonCanonFeb 3, 1993
174The Puzzle of General TaoFillerFeb 10, 1993
175The Games BeginCanonFeb 17, 1993
176Losers Fight FirstCanonMar 3, 1993
177Goku vs. CellCanonMar 10, 1993
178Cell's Bag of TricksCanonMar 17, 1993
179No More RulesCanonMar 31, 1993
180The Fight is OverCanonApr 7, 1993
181Faith in a BoyCanonApr 14, 1993
182Gohan's PleaCanonApr 21, 1993
183Android ExplosionCanonApr 28, 1993
184Cell Juniors Attack!CanonMay 5, 1993
185AwakeningCanonMay 12, 1993
186The Unstoppable GohanCanonMay 19, 1993
187Cell's Break DownCanonMay 26, 1993
188A Hero's FarewellCanonJun 2, 1993
189Cell Returns!CanonJun 16, 1993
190The Horror Won't EndCanonJun 23, 1993
191Save the WorldCanonJun 30, 1993
192Goku's DecisionCanonJul 7, 1993
193One More WishCanonJul 14, 1993
194Free the FutureCanonJul 21, 1993
195Warriors of the DeadFillerJul 28, 1993
196Tournament BeginsFillerAug 11, 1993
197Water FightFillerAug 18, 1993
198Final RoundFillerAug 25, 1993
199Goku vs. PikkonFillerSep 1, 1993
200Gohan Goes to High SchoolCanonSep 8, 1993
201I am Saiyaman!CanonSep 15, 1993
202Gohan's First DateFillerSep 29, 1993
203Rescue VidelFillerOct 20, 1993
204BlackmailMixedOct 27, 1993
205I'll Fight Too!CanonNov 3, 1993
206The Newest Super SaiyanCanonNov 10, 1993
207Take Flight, VidelCanonNov 17, 1993
208Gather for the TournamentCanonNov 24, 1993
209Camera ShyCanonDec 8, 1993
210The World TournamentCanonDec 15, 1993
211Trunks vs. GotenCanonDec 22, 1993
212Best of the BoysCanonJan 12, 1994
213Big Trouble, Little TrunksCanonJan 19, 1994
214Who Will Fight Who?CanonJan 26, 1994
215Forfeit of PiccoloCanonFeb 2, 1994
216A Dark and Secret PowerCanonFeb 9, 1994
217Videl Is CrushedCanonFeb 16, 1994
218Identities RevealedCanonFeb 23, 1994
219Energy DrainCanonMar 2, 1994
220The Wizard's CurseCanonMar 9, 1994
221King of the DemonsCanonMar 16, 1994
222Vegeta AttacksCanonMar 23, 1994
223Next Up, GokuCanonApr 13, 1994
224Battle SupremeCanonApr 20, 1994
225Eighteen UnmasksCanonApr 27, 1994
226Pay to WinCanonMay 4, 1994
227Heart of a VillainCanonMay 18, 1994
228The Dark Prince ReturnsCanonMay 25, 1994
229Vegeta's PrideMixedJun 15, 1994
230The Long Awaited FightCanonJun 22, 1994
231Magic Ball of BuuCanonJun 29, 1994
232Buu is HatchedCanonJul 6, 1994
233The Losses BeginCanonJul 13, 1994
234The Terror of Mr. BuuCanonJul 27, 1994
235Meal TimeCanonAug 3, 1994
236The Warrior's DecisionCanonAug 17, 1994
237Final AtonementCanonAug 24, 1994
238Evil Lives OnCanonAug 31, 1994
239Find the Dragon BallsCanonSep 7, 1994
240RevivalCanonSep 21, 1994
241Global AnnouncementCanonSep 28, 1994
242Learn to Fuse!CanonOct 12, 1994
243The Z SwordCanonOct 19, 1994
244Race to Capsule Corp.CanonNov 2, 1994
245Super Saiyan 3?!CanonNov 9, 1994
246Buu's MutinyCanonNov 16, 1994
247The Fusion DanceCanonNov 23, 1994
248Goku's Time is UpCanonNov 30, 1994
249Return to Other WorldCanonDec 7, 1994
250Out from the Broken SwordCanonDec 14, 1994
251Gotenks Is BornMixedDec 21, 1994
252Unlikely FriendshipCanonJan 11, 1995
253I Kill No MoreCanonJan 25, 1995
254The Evil of MenCanonFeb 1, 1995
255Buu Against BuuCanonFeb 8, 1995
256Empty PlanetCanonFeb 15, 1995
257Time StruggleCanonFeb 22, 1995
258Super Moves of GotenksCanonMar 1, 1995
259Trapped In ForeverCanonMar 8, 1995
260Feeding FrenzyCanonMar 15, 1995
261Gotenks Is Awesome!CanonMar 22, 1995
262Unlucky BreakCanonApr 26, 1995
263A Whole New GohanCanonMay 3, 1995
264Search for SurvivorsCanonMay 17, 1995
265Majin-Buu TransformsCanonMay 24, 1995
266The Old Kai's WeaponCanonMay 31, 1995
267Ready to Fuse?CanonJun 7, 1995
268Union of RivalsCanonJun 28, 1995
269Meet VegitoCanonJul 5, 1995
270Rip in the UniverseCanonJul 12, 1995
271Vegito... DownsizedCanonJul 19, 1995
272The Incredible Fighting CandyCanonJul 26, 1995
273The Innards of BuuCanonAug 2, 1995
274Mind TrapFillerAug 9, 1995
275Deadly VisionCanonAug 16, 1995
276Evil Kid Buu!CanonAug 23, 1995
277End of EarthCanonSep 6, 1995
278True Saiyans Fight AloneCanonSep 13, 1995
279Battle for the Universe BeginsCanonSep 20, 1995
280Vegeta's RespectCanonOct 18, 1995
281Minute of DesperationCanonNov 1, 1995
282Old Buu EmergesCanonNov 8, 1995
283Earth RebornCanonNov 15, 1995
284Call to ActionCanonNov 22, 1995
285People of Earth UniteCanonNov 29, 1995
286Spirit Bomb TriumphantCanonDec 13, 1995
287Celebrations with Majin BuuMixedDec 20, 1995
288He's Always LateFillerJan 10, 1996
289Granddaughter PanCanonJan 17, 1996
290Buu's ReincarnationCanonJan 24, 1996
291Goku's Next JourneyCanonJan 31, 1996

Common questions

How many filler episodes does Dragon Ball Z have?

Dragon Ball Z has 38 filler episodes out of 291, which is 13.1% of the series.

Which Dragon Ball Z episodes can I skip?

You can skip episodes 9-10, 12-16, 39-43, 100, 102, 108-117, 124-125, 170-171, 174, 195-199, 202-203, 274, 288. Everything else either adapts the manga or is anime canon.

How much time do you save skipping Dragon Ball Z filler?

Roughly 15 hours, based on 38 filler episodes at about 24 minutes each.

More in this series

Dragon Ball Z Kai166 eps1.2% fillerDragon Ball153 eps13.7% fillerDragon Ball Super131 eps10.7% filler

Not sure what order to watch them in? See the Dragon Ball watch order.