Cowboy Bebop is a riveting show with just 26 episodes. Let’s see the best episodes of Cowboy Bebop.

Cowboy Bebop anime has multiple genres, and it’s one of the shows to have genres like Sci-fi, Space Western, and Neo-noir. Cowboy anime is loosely based on Lupin III and it’s also inspired by the original manga. The story is set in the future year 2071 and it follows the story of the bounty-hunting crew, Bebop.

Cowboy Bebop narrates the struggles and survival of the prominent characters. After the annihilation of Earth, humans invade the Rocky Planets and Moons. The Cowboys groups are tasked by the Inter Solar System Police to nab all criminals and reduce crime rates. Cowboy Bebop has only 26 shows, and it’s hailed for its solid narration and stunning visuals. The episodes of Spike, Bounty Hunters, and Vicious were the major reasons for the success.

5 Best Episodes in Cowboy Bebop 

Ballad of Fallen Angels

• Episode No – 5

This is one of the intriguing episodes of Cowboy Bebop featuring Mao Yenrai, Vicious, and Spike Spiegel. After Carlos and Mao sign the agreement, there comes Vicious. The ship that Carlos travels on is destroyed and everyone gets murdered. In the following scene, Jet and Spike get to know about the ransom Wollong Bounty placed on Map.

As the story proceeds, Faye completes shopping and returns. Jet feels fishy about Spike who leaves to find clues about Mao. Faye manages to find a lead and travels to the Opera House only to find Mao’s corpse and then she meets Vicious on the spot.

Mushroom Samba

• Episode – 17

In this episode, the Bebop gang lands on the moon and they are unable to find food, resources, and fuel. As everyone starves, Spike wants to eat Ein, but he is warned by Faye. When Edward tries to eat a Peanut, a small ship crashes into the gang, and it goes into the hands of Ein. This episode of Cowboy Bebop is full of laughter and depicts the struggle of Ed and Ein, who eventually manage to bring mushrooms.

Hard Luck Woman

• Episode – 24

 On the journey to Mars, Faye looks for clues about her past through the Betamax Tape. Ed peeps into the video and when she tries to convey something, there comes a scene where Ed falls asleep. Faye also vows to help Ed if she shares anything.

A Nun lady, Sister Clara, meets Ed and Faye and also reveals Ed stayed at an old orphanage. Clara also shows a holographic image of Edward’s father and confirms he came to see her. Jet and Spike find a new bounty deal through Ed and it’s none other than Ed’s father who eventually refuses to meet her.

My Funny Valentine 

• Episode – 15

This is another gripping episode in Cowboy Bebop and it starts with the past and shows Faye suffering from cryogenic sleep. At present, Ed and Jet need a bounty. Then the story progresses and features Ein and Faye. The scene cuts to 2068 A.D., and Faye is unable to recollect the past. A doctor reveals Faye’s coma for 54 years, and everything is changed as Faye is frozen for a decade.

Cowboy Funk

• Episode – 22

An intense episode starts with Spike trapping Teddy Bomber, a dangerous terrorist who destroys buildings. Spike’s mission gets spoiled when another Cowboy named Andy enters the scene. The show gets funny when Andy is compared to Spike. Jet, Spike, and Faye focus on catching the Teddy Bomber, but their mission is again ruined by Andy.

Faye and Andy travel on a boat, and Faye finds more similarities between Andy and Spike. When Big Shot alerts, the Cowboy Bebop crew chases the Teddy Bomber who is finally caught by the cops. In the end, Andy is seen riding on the police wagon and this leaves the audience with a surprise.