Slam Dunk

Ryonan go all in. Rukawa is the only first-year player on the starting lineup. Coach convinces Hanamichi he's the team's secret weapon.

Ryonan score early and often. Sendoh easily outmaneuvers Rukawa and nails another shot. Shohoku begin to feel overwhelmed.

Leading at halftime, Ryonan realize they may have underestimated Shohoku. Hanamichi steps onto the court and piques Sendoh's interest.

With Akagi hurt, Hanamichi comes in with nine minutes to go. His unorthodox game completely throws Ryonan's coach for a loop.

With Ryonan's lead getting smaller, their anxious coach pushes Uozumi to shut down Hanamichi, whose rebounds suffer.

Akagi returns and Hanamichi improves his game. While Sendoh tries to regain Ryonan's lead, Rukawa steps in with just two minutes left.

With one minute left, Shohoku trail by four. After Rukawa scores, Hanamichi gets a chance to put his stamp on the game with a dunk. Can he do it?

Haruko takes Hanamichi to buy his first pair of proper basketball shoes. Their features get him incredibly excited.

Point guard Ryota comes back after a fight put him in the hospital. He's beside himself when he thinks his crush Ayako is dating Hanamichi.

After they get into a petty fight, Ryota confides in Hanamichi about his crush.

Knowing they could be banned from the next tournament, the team avoids fighting back when Mitsui's gang tries to sabotage them.

Rukawa and Ryota lash out at Mitsui's gang. With the team threatened at all ends, some unlikely help arrives.

Hanamichi turns the tables on Mitsui's gang, who struggle to keep up. Akagi gets physical.

Hanamichi learns about Mitsui's history with coach Anzai and the injury that stalled his athletic career.

Mitsui recalls the rivalry that ended his reign as star player. But his attempts to sabotage the team bring up unresolved feelings.

A revitalized Mitsui joins the team before preliminaries. Filled with spirit and too excited to sleep, Shohoku face their first opponents.

With their star players punitively benched, Shohoku begin the game against Miuradai. Akagi stands out as a formidable rival.

Shohoku's punished players enter the game with Miuradai ahead. Rukawa, Ryota and Mitsui excite the crowd as they quickly narrow the lead.

In the second half, Miuradai put in Naito to stealthily rough up Hanamichi — who gets called for fouls instead. Miuradai tie the game.

After goading Hanamichi into more fouls, Naito goes after Rukawa, whose keen eye helps Shohoku turn the tide.

Shohoku win their first game, with Hanamichi upset about fouling out. He goes to Akagi for advice.

Having fouled out of two straight games, Hanamichi is at his wits’ end. Haruko proposes special morning practices, which he starts the very next day.

Hanamichi oversleeps on game day. On a failed shortcut, he finds Mitsui surrounded by a gang. He leaves them to Yohei and runs to the gym with Mitsui.

Although Shohoku has advanced to the quarterfinals, Hanamichi falls into a slump after fouling out again.

Shohoku play against Shoyo, who pack the stands with well-coordinated cheers. Shohoku are gripped by a major case of nerves.

Shoyo take control of the game, creating discord with Shohoku. Rukawa drives to the basket and scores, getting Akagi and the others going again.

Reignited by Rukawa's remark, Shohoku finally play to their potential. Ryota, despite his height, cuts to the basket with dazzling speed.

Ryota cuts into Shoyo's lead. Mitsui's 3-pointer ties it, but Hanagata helps Shoyo regain the lead by halftime. Who will save Shohoku?

Hanamichi's great rebounding rescues Shohoku. In the second half, he stays active on the boards. Rukawa's shot puts them ahead, but Shoyo respond.

Fujima's outstanding play gives Shoyo momentum. Mitsui faces the wrath of Hasegawa, whom he outclassed in middle school.

Hasegawa guards Mitsui tenaciously. With 10 minutes left, Shoyo lead by 6. Hanamichi is one infraction away from fouling out.

Mitsui keeps scoring despite Hasegawa's intense defense. Shohoku cut down Shoyo's lead, and Hanamichi's four fouls make him clam up.

Noticing his teammate is not playing well, Rukawa calls out the hamstrung Hanamichi — who snaps into focus and reasserts himself.

With 2:30 to go, the game is tied. Hanamichi drives headlong to the hoop. Undaunted by the two defenders in his way, he unleashes a thunderous dunk.

Hanamichi ruminates on his momentous play. His former classmate, a Takezono player named Oda, injures his leg before their team is set to play Kainan.

Oda tries to hide his leg injury in order to play against Kainan. Hanamichi blows off practice and heads down with his gang to Takezono.

Against Takezono, Kainan play their bench team, which is still very good. Oda is hampered by his leg injury. Hanamichi encourages him not to give up.

Between Shohoku, Kainan, Ryonan and Takezato, only two will make it to nationals. Shohoku get pumped up for the first game against Kainan.

Shohoku faces defending champion Kainan in the first round of finals. Kainan comes out strong, but Hanamichi counters with a fake and skillful shots.

Kainan put third-year student Miyamasu onto the court. Hanamichi is thrown off by his sickly demeanor and gets taken out of the game.

Shohoku is behind by 15, but Rukawa makes two shots to put them back on track. Akagi is injured, and a spirited Hanamichi gets back in the game.

Hanamichi tries to make up for Akagi's absence. His and Rukawa's efforts bring Shohoku within 5 points of Kainan with 1:30 to go in the first half.

With all eyes on him, Rukawa makes shot after shot and ties the game. Akagi comes off the bench in the second half, but his leg is not fully healed.

Kainan shooting guard Jin makes several 3-pointers, increasing their lead to 10. The exhausted Shohoku team calls for a timeout.

Shohoku lag behind with 10 minutes left in the game. As a last-ditch strategy, they focus on Maki and put Hanamichi on Jin.

Trailing by 4 with 4:30 left, Shohoku go all in. Kogure subs in for an exhausted Rukawa. Mitsui is at the end of the line with just 45 seconds to go.

Kainan lead by 4 with 45 seconds to go. Hanamichi makes a slam dunk and looks to Mitsui for one more 3-pointer to seal the win.

Hanamichi cannot get over the shock of losing. Rukawa blames himself for not having enough stamina as the two fight over who deserves the blame.

After Hanamichi shaves his head for a fresh start, coach Anzai tries to flush out his insecurities at practice.

Shohoku focus on training Hanamichi because they can't afford to lose any more games. Hanamichi practices shooting silently and without complaint.

The Ryonan vs. Kainan game starts. Everyone focuses their attention on the mystery rookie player Fukuda, but Hanamichi is surprised to see him again.

The first half is a scorcher. Sendoh's performance puts Ryonan ahead by 10 going into halftime, and the rookie Fukuda chips in 20 points of his own.

Uozumi leaves the game and Kainan take the lead, but Sendoh latches onto Maki and the teams go neck and neck. Coach Anzai is sent to the hospital.

After his quick thinking saves Anzai, Hanamichi recalls a difficult memory of his own father.

The day of the Ryonan game finally arrives. Playing without a coach, Hanamichi is called out on a foul not usually committed at high school games.

Ryonan strikes first, but Hanamichi returns fire for Shohoku. Hanamichi makes a jump shot for the first time and causes a stir throughout the arena.

The game continues, tied at 2. After Uozumi knocks him down, Akagi's aching foot throws off his game. Shohoku trail 13-4.

Akagi becomes distracted by his injured foot, and Shohoku trail by nine. Uozumi aggressively blocks Hanamichi and sends him crashing to the floor.

Uozumi knocks down Hanamichi, so Yohei and the others prevent a fight from breaking out. Akagi shows off his complete recovery with a signature dunk.

Ryonan attack Hanamichi's weak defense and score basket after basket. Kogure subs for Hanamichi, and Shohoku take on a more aggressive stance.

Rukawa takes what he learned playing Kainan and puts all his energy into the second half. Hanamichi wants a chance to shine.

Rukawa hits his stride after strategically reserving his energy in the first half. The score is tied after he makes a 3-pointer.

Rukawa keeps pace with Ryonan in the second half. Uozumi gets his fourth foul guarding Hanamichi. Shohoku build a 3-point lead.

Hanamichi takes Uozumi out with 10 minutes left in the game. Shohoku lead by 3. A furious Uozumi cheers on the team from the bench.

Shohoku lead 53-46 with less than nine minutes left. Uozumi begs his coach to let him play, but Taoka patiently waits for the right moment.

Ryonan start to lose their fighting spirit. Sendoh's exhaustion puts the whole team in deep crisis. Uozumi reenters the game with ferocity.

Despite a 13-point deficit, Uozumi's superb performance dominates Shohoku, whose entire roster — except Rukawa — has three fouls each.

Ryonan continue to put pressure on Shohoku. Meanwhile, Uozumi works on destroying Shohoku by picking at their insecurities one by one.

Shohoku are in trouble as Ryonan cut their lead to 7 with 3:18 remaining. Mitsui collapses from extreme fatigue.

With Mitsui out, Uozumi and Sendoh cut Shohoku's lead down to 1 point with astounding athleticism. Hanamichi begins to thrive under pressure.

Hanamichi helps his team to a 1-point lead with 1:30 to go. Kogure leverages the past three years of training into a timely 3-pointer.

Shohoku lead by 4 points with seconds on the clock. Ryonan put up a fight before the game is over. The winner is set to advance to nationals.

Shonan breaks out in celebration over its basketball team's achievement. Rukawa takes his training more seriously than ever.

Hikoichi's older sister, Yayoi, writes an article about Sendoh, but her editor rejects it. Undeterred, she visits Ryonan to gather information.

Hanamichi visits Aiwa Academy to scout Moroboshi in a game against Meihou Tech. Rukawa reveals his intention to transfer to a school in the US.

Anzai opposes Rukawa's plans to go to America. Rukawa gives up on the idea after acknowledging how much others expect from him and Hanamichi.

Rukawa challenges Mitsui in his pursuit to be Japan's top player. Meanwhile, the Fukazawa Athletic University coach takes notice of Akagi.

Akagi's team must make it to the quarterfinals for him to attend Fukazawa Athletic University. Rukawa crushes Hanamichi in a match.

To play in the finals, Shohoku's players need to pass their makeup exams. Akagi helps his teammates study.

After his friends raise money to travel to the big game, Hanamichi takes the cash to use for his own training — but Anzai tells him to stay behind.

Hanamichi stays behind to practice with Anzai, who assigns him to shoot 20,000 baskets. Akagi and the others train in Shizuoka.

As Hanamichi tackles the 20,000-shot challenge, his teammates play a practice game with Jousei High in Shizuoka.

Haruko invites Hanamichi out to a festival for a break from training. Hanamichi enjoys being out on date with her alone, but others soon join them.

Hanamichi completes his 20,000-shot training. The manager of the sporting goods store gives him a pair of basketball shoes before the nationals.

Hanamichi sets up a practice game with Shoyo's visiting players to show off his polished skills. Uozumi suddenly shows up, and Hanamichi gets benched.

Shohoku quickly take the lead against the Shoyo-Ryonan team. Hanamichi misses a jump shot when he tries to show off the results of his training.

Hanamichi keeps floundering against his extremely skilled opponents. He then remembers his role as a rebounder when Akagi puts him back in his place.

The mixed team — including Shoyo's Fujima and Hanagata and Ryonan's Uozumi, Sendoh and Fukuda — goes toe-to-toe with Shohoku. Hanamichi hits a jump shot.

Hanamichi dominates the opposing team with his new shooting skills. In the final moments of the game, he soars to victory with a final slam dunk.