04/03/1998 - 04/24/1999 Finished
Cowboy Bebop (カウボーイビバップ)
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. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Cowboy Bebop has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Cowboy Bebop doesn't have a single filler episode: all 26 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 26 episodes of Cowboy Bebop aired in 1998–1999 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Cowboy Bebop is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 26 without detours. If you came looking for which Cowboy Bebop episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
26 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asteroid Blues10/24/1998 | 10/24/1998 | Canon |
| 2 | Stray Dog Strut04/03/1998 | 04/03/1998 | Canon |
| 3 | Honky Tonk Women04/10/1998 | 04/10/1998 | Canon |
| 4 | Gateway Shuffle11/14/1998 | 11/14/1998 | Canon |
| 5 | Ballad of Fallen Angels11/21/1998 | 11/21/1998 | Canon |
| 6 | Sympathy for the Devil11/28/1998 | 11/28/1998 | Canon |
| 7 | Heavy Metal Queen04/17/1998 | 04/17/1998 | Canon |
| 8 | Waltz for Venus04/24/1998 | 04/24/1998 | Canon |
| 9 | Jamming with Edward05/01/1998 | 05/01/1998 | Canon |
| 10 | Ganymede Elegy05/08/1998 | 05/08/1998 | Canon |
| 11 | Toys in the Attic05/15/1998 | 05/15/1998 | Canon |
| 12 | Jupiter Jazz (Part 1)05/22/1998 | 05/22/1998 | Canon |
| 13 | Jupiter Jazz (Part 2)05/29/1998 | 05/29/1998 | Canon |
| 14 | Bohemian Rhapsody06/05/1998 | 06/05/1998 | Canon |
| 15 | My Funny Valentine06/12/1998 | 06/12/1998 | Canon |
| 16 | Black Dog Serenade02/13/1999 | 02/13/1999 | Canon |
| 17 | Mushroom Samba02/20/1999 | 02/20/1999 | Canon |
| 18 | Speak Like a Child06/19/1998 | 06/19/1998 | Canon |
| 19 | Wild Horses03/06/1999 | 03/06/1999 | Canon |
| 20 | Pierrot le Fou03/13/1999 | 03/13/1999 | Canon |
| 21 | Boogie Woogie Feng Shui03/20/1999 | 03/20/1999 | Canon |
| 22 | Cowboy Funk03/27/1999 | 03/27/1999 | Canon |
| 23 | Brain Scratch04/03/1999 | 04/03/1999 | Canon |
| 24 | Hard Luck Woman04/10/1999 | 04/10/1999 | Canon |
| 25 | The Real Folk Blues (Part 1)04/17/1999 | 04/17/1999 | Canon |
| 26 | The Real Folk Blues (Part 2)04/24/1999 | 04/24/1999 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Cowboy Bebop have?
Cowboy Bebop has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Cowboy Bebop have?
In total, Cowboy Bebop has 26 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Cowboy Bebop?
It is recommended to watch Cowboy Bebop in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Cowboy Bebop online?
Cowboy Bebop is available on the following streaming platforms: Netflix. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
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Is Cowboy Bebop a complete anime?
Yes, Cowboy Bebop is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Cowboy Bebop have?
No, Cowboy Bebop does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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