Dragon Ball Z Filler Episode Guide

Skip 15 episodes and save about 6 hours

Use this page when you want the shortest route through Dragon Ball Z without losing the story beats that still matter.

Filler Episodes
15
Mixed Arcs
2
Hours Saved
~6h

Dragon Ball Z Filler and Mixed Arcs

Every arc with skippable or optional material, plus episode-level watch notes.

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Garlic Jr. Saga

Episodes 108–117 (10 eps) · Avg 8.4/10
10
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Skip episodes: 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117
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Other World Saga

Episodes 195–199 (5 eps) · Avg 8.0/10
5
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Skip episodes: 195, 196, 197, 198, 199

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many filler episodes does Dragon Ball Z have?

Dragon Ball Z has 15 filler episodes and 0 optional mixed-arc episodes across 2 arcs, out of 291 total episodes. Skipping the clearly marked filler saves about 6 hours of watch time.

Should I skip Dragon Ball Z filler episodes?

Yes. The episodes marked as filler are side stories and can be skipped when you want the shortest route through Dragon Ball Z.

What Dragon Ball Z arcs are filler?

The filler arcs are: Garlic Jr. Saga (Episodes 108–117), Other World Saga (Episodes 195–199). Mixed arcs stay listed separately because they still contain canon or useful setup.