Dragon Ball Z Filler List
Last updated: - Reviewed by: Anime Filler List Editorial Team
- Filler percentage (Medium)
- 13%
- Total episodes
- 291
- Watch time saved by skipping filler
- 15h
Dragon Ball Z aired from 1996–1996 and has 291 total episodes: 244 canon, 9 mixed, 38 filler. With about 13% filler, this Dragon Ball Z filler list helps you skip non-canon episodes and watch the main story in order. Skip every filler episode and save 15 hours of watch time.
Quick Filler Guide
We have created this Dragon Ball Z Filler List so you can quickly glance at which filler episodes to skip. Tap on the episode range to jump to episode list below for more per episode context.
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Saiyan Saga
7.3Safe to skip.
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Saiyan Saga
7.9Safe to skip.
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Namek Saga
7.6Safe to skip.
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Frieza Saga
7.5Safe to skip.
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Frieza Saga
7.5Safe to skip.
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Garlic Jr. Saga
7.7Safe to skip.
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Trunks Saga
7.8Safe to skip.
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Cell Games Saga
8.1Safe to skip.
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Cell Games Saga
8.1Safe to skip.
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Other World Saga
8.3Safe to skip.
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Great Saiyaman Saga
8.0Safe to skip.
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Fusion Saga
7.6Safe to skip.
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Peaceful World Saga
Safe to skip.
| Arc | Episodes | Rating | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saiyan Saga | 7.3 | Safe to skip. | |
| Saiyan Saga | 7.9 | Safe to skip. | |
| Namek Saga | 7.6 | Safe to skip. | |
| Frieza Saga | 7.5 | Safe to skip. | |
| Frieza Saga | 7.5 | Safe to skip. | |
| Garlic Jr. Saga | 7.7 | Safe to skip. | |
| Trunks Saga | 7.8 | Safe to skip. | |
| Cell Games Saga | 8.1 | Safe to skip. | |
| Cell Games Saga | 8.1 | Safe to skip. | |
| Other World Saga | 8.3 | Safe to skip. | |
| Great Saiyaman Saga | 8.0 | Safe to skip. | |
| Fusion Saga | 7.6 | Safe to skip. | |
| Peaceful World Saga | — | Safe to skip. |
Dragon Ball Z Episode List
Arc names have been adjusted to avoid spoilers.
Arc 1: Saiyan Saga
| 1 | Manga Canon | The New Threat |
| 2 | Manga Canon | Reunions |
| 3 | Manga Canon | Unlikely Alliance |
| 4 | Manga Canon | Piccolo’s Plan |
| 5 | Manga Canon | Gohan's Rage |
| 6 | Manga Canon | No Time Like the Present |
| 7 | Manga Canon | Day 1 |
| 8 | Manga Canon | Gohan Goes Bananas! |
| 9 | Filler | The Strangest Robot |
| 10 | Filler | A New Friend |
| 11 | Mixed Can/Fil Mixed Canon/Filler | Terror on Arlia |
| 12 | Filler | Global Training |
| 13 | Filler | Goz and Mez |
| 14 | Filler | Princess Snake |
| 15 | Filler | Dueling Piccolos |
| 16 | Filler | Plight of the Children |
| 17 | Mixed Can/Fil Mixed Canon/Filler | Pendulum Room Peril |
| 18 | Mixed Can/Fil Mixed Canon/Filler | The End of Snake Way |
| 19 | Manga Canon | Defying Gravity |
| 20 | Mixed Can/Fil Mixed Canon/Filler | Goku’s Ancestors |
| 21 | Manga Canon | Counting Down |
| 22 | Manga Canon | The Darkest Day |
| 23 | Manga Canon | Saibamen Attack! |
| 24 | Manga Canon | The Power of Nappa |
| 25 | Manga Canon | Sacrifice |
| 26 | Manga Canon | Nappa's Rampage |
| 27 | Manga Canon | Nimbus Speed |
| 28 | Manga Canon | Goku's Arrival |
| 29 | Manga Canon | Lesson Number One |
| 30 | Manga Canon | Goku vs. Vegeta |
| 31 | Manga Canon | Saiyan Sized Secret |
| 32 | Manga Canon | Spirit Bomb Away! |
| 33 | Manga Canon | Hero in the Shadows |
| 34 | Manga Canon | Krillin's Offensive |
| 35 | Manga Canon | Mercy |
Arc 2: Namek Saga
| 36 | Manga Canon | Picking Up the Pieces |
| 37 | Manga Canon | Plans for Departure |
| 38 | Manga Canon | Nursing Wounds |
| 39 | Filler | Friends or Foes? |
| 40 | Filler | Held Captive |
| 41 | Filler | Friends or Foes? |
| 42 | Filler | The Search Continues |
| 43 | Filler | A Friendly Surprise |
| 44 | Mixed Can/Fil Mixed Canon/Filler | Brood of Evil |
| 45 | Manga Canon | Frieza Strikes! |
| 46 | Manga Canon | Defying Orders |
| 47 | Manga Canon | Namek's Defense |
| 48 | Manga Canon | The Hunted |
| 49 | Manga Canon | The Prince Fights Back |
| 50 | Manga Canon | Unexpected Problem |
| 51 | Manga Canon | Vegeta has a Ball |
| 52 | Manga Canon | The Past and Future |
| 53 | Manga Canon | Zarbon's Surprise |
| 54 | Manga Canon | Guru's Gift |
| 55 | Manga Canon | Piccolo vs. Everyone |
| 56 | Manga Canon | Zarbon's Mission |
| 57 | Manga Canon | Gohan, the Hunted |
| 58 | Manga Canon | Unknown Enemies |
| 59 | Manga Canon | Destination: Guru |
| 60 | Manga Canon | Bulma's Big Day |
| 61 | Manga Canon | Hidden Power |
| 62 | Manga Canon | New Ally, New Problem |
| 63 | Manga Canon | Guldo's Mind Binds |
| 64 | Manga Canon | Recoome Unleashed |
| 65 | Manga Canon | Let the Battle Begin |
| 66 | Manga Canon | Goku's New Power |
| 67 | Manga Canon | A Legend Revealed |
Arc 3: Captain Ginyu Saga
| 68 | Manga Canon | Ginyu Assault |
| 69 | Manga Canon | Incredible Force! |
| 70 | Manga Canon | Frieza Approaches |
| 71 | Manga Canon | Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku |
| 72 | Manga Canon | Calling the Eternal Dragon |
| 73 | Manga Canon | Gohan-Defeat Your Dad! |
| 74 | Manga Canon | Captain Ginyu... The Frog |
Arc 4: Frieza Saga
| 75 | Manga Canon | Password is Porunga |
| 76 | Manga Canon | Piccolo's Return |
| 77 | Manga Canon | The Fusion |
| 78 | Manga Canon | Fighting Power: One Million?? |
| 79 | Manga Canon | Gohan Attacks |
| 80 | Manga Canon | Piccolo the Super-Namek |
| 81 | Manga Canon | Deja vu |
| 82 | Manga Canon | Frieza's Second Transformation |
| 83 | Manga Canon | Another Transformation? |
| 84 | Manga Canon | Dende's Demise |
| 85 | Manga Canon | The Renewed Goku |
| 86 | Manga Canon | The End of Vegeta |
| 87 | Manga Canon | The Ultimate Battle |
| 88 | Manga Canon | Clash of the Super Powers |
| 89 | Manga Canon | Frieza's Boast |
| 90 | Manga Canon | Bold and Fearless |
| 91 | Manga Canon | Embodiment of Fire |
| 92 | Manga Canon | Trump Card |
| 93 | Manga Canon | Keep the Chance Alive |
| 94 | Manga Canon | Power of the Spirit |
| 95 | Manga Canon | Transformed at Last |
| 96 | Manga Canon | Explosion of Anger |
| 97 | Manga Canon | Namek's Destruction |
| 98 | Manga Canon | A Final Attack |
| 99 | Manga Canon | Approaching Destruction |
| 100 | Filler | Gohan Returns |
| 101 | Manga Canon | The Last Wish |
| 102 | Filler | Duel on a Vanishing Planet |
| 103 | Manga Canon | Pathos of Frieza |
| 104 | Manga Canon | Frieza Defeated!! |
| 105 | Manga Canon | Mighty Blast of Rage |
| 106 | Manga Canon | Namek's Explosion... Goku's End? |
| 107 | Manga Canon | Goku's Alive!! |
Garlic Jr. Saga
| 108 | Filler | The Heavens Tremble |
| 109 | Filler | Black Fog of Terror |
| 110 | Filler | Battle in Kami's Lookout |
| 111 | Filler | Fight With Piccolo |
| 112 | Filler | Call For Restoration |
| 113 | Filler | Suicidal Course |
| 114 | Filler | Extreme Measures |
| 115 | Filler | The World Awakens |
| 116 | Filler | Brief Chance for Victory |
| 117 | Filler | Krillin's Proposal |
Arc 5: Trunks Saga
| 118 | Manga Canon | Frieza's Counterattack |
| 119 | Manga Canon | The Mysterious Youth |
| 120 | Manga Canon | Another Super Saiyan? |
| 121 | Manga Canon | Welcome Back Goku |
| 122 | Manga Canon | Mystery Revealed |
| 123 | Manga Canon | Goku's Special Technique |
| 124 | Filler | Z Warriors Prepare |
| 125 | Filler | Goku's Ordeal |
Arc 6: Androids Saga
| 126 | Manga Canon | The Androids Appear |
| 127 | Manga Canon | A Handy Trick |
| 128 | Manga Canon | Double Trouble for Goku |
| 129 | Manga Canon | Upgrade to Super Saiyan |
| 130 | Manga Canon | The Secret of Dr. Gero |
| 131 | Manga Canon | More Androids?! |
| 132 | Manga Canon | Follow Dr. Gero |
| 133 | Manga Canon | Nightmare Comes True |
| 134 | Manga Canon | Goku's Assassin |
| 135 | Manga Canon | Deadly Beauty |
| 136 | Manga Canon | No Match for the Androids |
| 137 | Manga Canon | Last Ditch Effort |
| 138 | Manga Canon | Closing In |
| 139 | Manga Canon | Unwelcome Discovery |
Arc 7: Imperfect Cell Saga
| 140 | Manga Canon | Seized with Fear |
| 141 | Manga Canon | The Reunion |
| 142 | Manga Canon | Borrowed Powers |
| 143 | Manga Canon | His Name is Cell |
| 144 | Manga Canon | Piccolo's Folly |
| 145 | Manga Canon | Laboratory Basement |
| 146 | Manga Canon | Our Hero Awakes |
| 147 | Manga Canon | Time Chamber |
| 148 | Manga Canon | The Monster Is Coming |
| 149 | Manga Canon | He's Here |
| 150 | Manga Canon | Up to Piccolo |
| 151 | Manga Canon | Silent Warrior |
| 152 | Manga Canon | Say Goodbye, 17 |
Arc 8: Perfect Cell Saga
| 153 | Manga Canon | Sacrifice |
| 154 | Manga Canon | Saiyans Emerge |
| 155 | Manga Canon | Super Vegeta |
| 156 | Manga Canon | Bow to the Prince |
| 157 | Manga Canon | Hour of Temptation |
| 158 | Manga Canon | Krillin's Decision. |
| 159 | Manga Canon | The Last Defense |
| 160 | Manga Canon | Cell is Complete |
| 161 | Manga Canon | Vegeta Must Pay |
| 162 | Manga Canon | Trunks Ascends |
| 163 | Manga Canon | Saving Throw |
| 164 | Manga Canon | Ghosts from Tomorrow |
| 165 | Manga Canon | The Cell Games |
Arc 9: Cell Games Saga
| 166 | Manga Canon | What is the Tournament? |
| 167 | Manga Canon | The Doomsday Broadcast |
| 168 | Manga Canon | Meet Me in the Ring |
| 169 | Manga Canon | No Worries Here |
| 170 | Filler | A Girl Named Lime |
| 171 | Filler | Memories of Gohan |
| 172 | Manga Canon | A New Guardian |
| 173 | Manga Canon | Dende's Dragon |
| 174 | Filler | The Puzzle of General Tao |
| 175 | Manga Canon | The Games Begin |
| 176 | Manga Canon | Losers Fight First |
| 177 | Manga Canon | Goku vs. Cell |
| 178 | Manga Canon | Cell's Bag of Tricks |
| 179 | Manga Canon | No More Rules |
| 180 | Manga Canon | The Fight is Over |
| 181 | Manga Canon | Faith in a Boy |
| 182 | Manga Canon | Gohan's Plea |
| 183 | Manga Canon | Android Explosion |
| 184 | Manga Canon | Cell Juniors Attack! |
| 185 | Manga Canon | Awakening |
| 186 | Manga Canon | The Unstoppable Gohan |
| 187 | Manga Canon | Cell's Break Down |
| 188 | Manga Canon | A Hero's Farewell |
| 189 | Manga Canon | Cell Returns! |
| 190 | Manga Canon | The Horror Won't End |
| 191 | Manga Canon | Save the World |
| 192 | Manga Canon | Goku's Decision |
| 193 | Manga Canon | One More Wish |
| 194 | Manga Canon | Free the Future |
Other World Saga
| 195 | Filler | Warriors of the Dead |
| 196 | Filler | Tournament Begins |
| 197 | Filler | Water Fight |
| 198 | Filler | Final Round |
| 199 | Filler | Goku vs. Pikkon |
Arc 10: Great Saiyaman Saga
| 200 | Manga Canon | Gohan Goes to High School |
| 201 | Manga Canon | I am Saiyaman! |
| 202 | Filler | Gohan's First Date |
| 203 | Filler | Rescue Videl |
| 204 | Mixed Can/Fil Mixed Canon/Filler | Blackmail |
| 205 | Manga Canon | I'll Fight Too! |
| 206 | Manga Canon | The Newest Super Saiyan |
| 207 | Manga Canon | Take Flight, Videl |
| 208 | Manga Canon | Gather for the Tournament |
| 209 | Manga Canon | Camera Shy |
Arc 11: World Tournament Saga
| 210 | Manga Canon | The World Tournament |
| 211 | Manga Canon | Trunks vs. Goten |
| 212 | Manga Canon | Best of the Boys |
| 213 | Manga Canon | Big Trouble, Little Trunks |
| 214 | Manga Canon | Who Will Fight Who? |
| 215 | Manga Canon | Forfeit of Piccolo |
| 216 | Manga Canon | A Dark and Secret Power |
| 217 | Manga Canon | Videl Is Crushed |
| 218 | Manga Canon | Identities Revealed |
| 219 | Manga Canon | Energy Drain |
Arc 12: Babidi Saga
| 220 | Manga Canon | The Wizard's Curse |
| 221 | Manga Canon | King of the Demons |
| 222 | Manga Canon | Vegeta Attacks |
| 223 | Manga Canon | Next Up, Goku |
| 224 | Manga Canon | Battle Supreme |
| 225 | Manga Canon | Eighteen Unmasks |
| 226 | Manga Canon | Pay to Win |
| 227 | Manga Canon | Heart of a Villain |
| 228 | Manga Canon | The Dark Prince Returns |
| 229 | Mixed Can/Fil Mixed Canon/Filler | Vegeta's Pride |
| 230 | Manga Canon | The Long Awaited Fight |
| 231 | Manga Canon | Magic Ball of Buu |
Arc 13: Majin Buu Saga
| 232 | Manga Canon | Buu is Hatched |
| 233 | Manga Canon | The Losses Begin |
| 234 | Manga Canon | The Terror of Mr. Buu |
| 235 | Manga Canon | Meal Time |
| 236 | Manga Canon | The Warrior's Decision |
| 237 | Manga Canon | Final Atonement |
| 238 | Manga Canon | Evil Lives On |
| 239 | Manga Canon | Find the Dragon Balls |
| 240 | Manga Canon | Revival |
| 241 | Manga Canon | Global Announcement |
| 242 | Manga Canon | Learn to Fuse! |
| 243 | Manga Canon | The Z Sword |
| 244 | Manga Canon | Race to Capsule Corp. |
| 245 | Manga Canon | Super Saiyan 3?! |
| 246 | Manga Canon | Buu's Mutiny |
| 247 | Manga Canon | The Fusion Dance |
| 248 | Manga Canon | Goku's Time is Up |
| 249 | Manga Canon | Return to Other World |
| 250 | Manga Canon | Out from the Broken Sword |
| 251 | Mixed Can/Fil Mixed Canon/Filler | Gotenks Is Born |
| 252 | Manga Canon | Unlikely Friendship |
| 253 | Manga Canon | I Kill No More |
Arc 14: Fusion Saga
| 254 | Manga Canon | The Evil of Men |
| 255 | Manga Canon | Buu Against Buu |
| 256 | Manga Canon | Empty Planet |
| 257 | Manga Canon | Time Struggle |
| 258 | Manga Canon | Super Moves of Gotenks |
| 259 | Manga Canon | Trapped In Forever |
| 260 | Manga Canon | Feeding Frenzy |
| 261 | Manga Canon | Gotenks Is Awesome! |
| 262 | Manga Canon | Unlucky Break |
| 263 | Manga Canon | A Whole New Gohan |
| 264 | Manga Canon | Search for Survivors |
| 265 | Manga Canon | Majin-Buu Transforms |
| 266 | Manga Canon | The Old Kai's Weapon |
| 267 | Manga Canon | Ready to Fuse? |
| 268 | Manga Canon | Union of Rivals |
| 269 | Manga Canon | Meet Vegito |
| 270 | Manga Canon | Rip in the Universe |
| 271 | Manga Canon | Vegito... Downsized |
| 272 | Manga Canon | The Incredible Fighting Candy |
| 273 | Manga Canon | The Innards of Buu |
| 274 | Filler | Mind Trap |
| 275 | Manga Canon | Deadly Vision |
Arc 15: Kid Buu Saga
| 276 | Manga Canon | Evil Kid Buu! |
| 277 | Manga Canon | End of Earth |
| 278 | Manga Canon | True Saiyans Fight Alone |
| 279 | Manga Canon | Battle for the Universe Begins |
| 280 | Manga Canon | Vegeta's Respect |
| 281 | Manga Canon | Minute of Desperation |
| 282 | Manga Canon | Old Buu Emerges |
| 283 | Manga Canon | Earth Reborn |
| 284 | Manga Canon | Call to Action |
| 285 | Manga Canon | People of Earth Unite |
| 286 | Manga Canon | Spirit Bomb Triumphant |
| 287 | Mixed Can/Fil Mixed Canon/Filler | Celebrations with Majin Buu |
Arc 16: Peaceful World Saga
| 288 | Filler | He's Always Late |
| 289 | Manga Canon | Granddaughter Pan |
| 290 | Manga Canon | Buu's Reincarnation |
| 291 | Manga Canon | Goku's Next Journey |