The BEST episodes of Slam Dunk
Every episode of Slam Dunk ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Slam Dunk!
Hanamichi Sakuragi, an entering Shohoku high school freshman, holds a record for being rejected by 50 girls during middle school. His nearly 2 meters height and bright red hair causes most students to write him off as a delinquent. One day, a girl named Haruko Akagi approaches Hanamichi without any fear. When she asks Hanamichi "do you like basketball?" Hanamichi falls head over heels for the girl of his dreams. Without missing a beat, Hanamichi tells her he loves basketball, and the two head to the gymnasium where Hanamichi learns about the slam dunk. He also learns of Rukawa, one of the country's top basketball prospects, also a freshman at Shohoku.
#12 - Rukawa's Second Half Gamble
Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 7/8/1995
Everyone was confused on Rukawa's performance so far, scoring only two points. Though it became apparent in the second half; he saved up his energy for the second half in order to prevent what had happened to him during the final minutes against Kainan!
Watch Now:Amazon#15 - Sakuragi Hanamichi the Saviour?!
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/27/1995
Due to Fukuda's terrible defense and Sakuragi's equally atrocious offense, Taoka thought it'd be a harmless idea to match Fukuda up with him. However, it seems that the entire gym was in for a surprise as Sakuragi showed off his jumper.
Watch Now:Amazon#16 - Sendoh's Scheme
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/13/1995
Shohoku's representatives rush to Anzai's aid, and are surprised at how efficiently Sakuragi acquired a doctor. Meanwhile, Kainan was too strong for Ryonan and Sendoh to handle. They'll have to do better now that they're up against Shohoku.
Watch Now:Amazon#17 - Ultimate Showdown - Sendoh vs Maki
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/29/1995
Due to Uozumi being fouled out, and Fukuda being a terrible defensive player, Sendoh was forced to carry Ryonan on his shoulders all by himself. Though for Shohoku, greater events have become more of a priority.
Watch Now:Amazon#19 - Glorious Slam Dunk!
Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/23/1996
The battle between the combo team and Shohoku has reached its climax, and the one deciding its conclusion is Sakuragi with a Slam Dunk. Though Shohoku has more important things to look forward to, such as the Inter High Tournament.
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