


Crime is timeless. By the year 2071, humanity has expanded across the galaxy, filling the surface of other planets with settlements like those on Earth. These new societies are plagued by murder, drug use, and theft, and intergalactic outlaws are hunted by a growing number of tough bounty hunters. Spike Spiegel and Jet Black pursue criminals throughout space to make a humble living. Beneath his goofy and aloof demeanor, Spike is haunted by the weight of his violent past. Meanwhile, Jet manages his own troubled memories while taking care of Spike and the Bebop, their ship. The duo is joined by the beautiful con artist Faye Valentine, odd child Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky IV, and Ein, a bioengineered Welsh corgi. While developing bonds and working to catch a colorful cast of criminals, the Bebop crew's lives are disrupted by a menace from Spike's past. As a rival's maniacal plot continues to unravel, Spike must choose between life with his newfound family or revenge for his old wounds.
Total episodes
26
Filler episodes
0
% Filler
0.00%
Single Season
Currently, Cowboy Bebop has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
Great news for this guide! Cowboy Bebop is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.
You can enjoy all 26 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Cowboy Bebop.
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asteroid Blues | 10/24/1998 | CANON |
| 2 | Stray Dog Strut | 04/03/1998 | CANON |
| 3 | Honky Tonk Women | 04/10/1998 | CANON |
| 4 | Gateway Shuffle | 11/14/1998 | CANON |
| 5 | Ballad of Fallen Angels | 11/21/1998 | CANON |
| 6 | Sympathy for the Devil | 11/28/1998 | CANON |
| 7 | Heavy Metal Queen | 04/17/1998 | CANON |
| 8 | Waltz for Venus | 04/24/1998 | CANON |
| 9 | Jamming with Edward | 05/01/1998 | CANON |
| 10 | Ganymede Elegy | 05/08/1998 | CANON |
| 11 | Toys in the Attic | 05/15/1998 | CANON |
| 12 | Jupiter Jazz (Part 1) | 05/22/1998 | CANON |
| 13 | Jupiter Jazz (Part 2) | 05/29/1998 | CANON |
| 14 | Bohemian Rhapsody | 06/05/1998 | CANON |
| 15 | My Funny Valentine | 06/12/1998 | CANON |
| 16 | Black Dog Serenade | 02/13/1999 | CANON |
| 17 | Mushroom Samba | 02/20/1999 | CANON |
| 18 | Speak Like a Child | 06/19/1998 | CANON |
| 19 | Wild Horses | 03/06/1999 | CANON |
| 20 | Pierrot le Fou | 03/13/1999 | CANON |
| 21 | Boogie Woogie Feng Shui | 03/20/1999 | CANON |
| 22 | Cowboy Funk | 03/27/1999 | CANON |
| 23 | Brain Scratch | 04/03/1999 | CANON |
| 24 | Hard Luck Woman | 04/10/1999 | CANON |
| 25 | The Real Folk Blues (Part 1) | 04/17/1999 | CANON |
| 26 | The Real Folk Blues (Part 2) | 04/24/1999 | CANON |
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