Cowboy Bebop watch order
Updated October 2026 · 1 season, 1 movie and 2 OVAs and specials · in release order
Short answer
Watch Cowboy Bebop in release order: Cowboy Bebop.
1
in the main story: 1 season
26
episodes
~10 h
to watch the main story
Optional: 1 movie and 2 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
Cowboy BebopMain storyTV · Spring 1998 · 26 ep · ~10 hours · score 4.3/5
Watch onAdult Swim Crunchyroll Hulu Netflix Prime Video
- 2
Cowboy Bebop: Yose Atsume BluesRecap · skippableSpecial · Spring 1998 · 1 ep · ~25 minutes · score 3.5/5
- 3
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie - Knockin' on Heaven's DoorSide story · optional, after Cowboy BebopMovie · Summer 2001 · ~2 hours · score 4.1/5
- 4
Ein's Summer VacationSide story · optional, after Cowboy BebopSpecial · Fall 2012 · 1 ep · ~1 minutes · score 3.0/5
How long is Cowboy Bebop?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 1 season | 26 | about 10 hours |
| Everything released | 1 season, 1 movie and 2 OVAs and specials | 29 | about 13 hours |
Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.
Where to watch Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop is officially on Adult Swim, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video and Tubi (1 of 4), counting its 4 seasons, movies and specials.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Cowboy Bebop has the full list, free options included.
Is Cowboy Bebop finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Cowboy Bebop, came out in 1998. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to watch the Cowboy Bebop movies and OVAs?
Optional: Cowboy Bebop: The Movie - Knockin' on Heaven's Door, Ein's Summer Vacation. Safe to skip (recaps): Cowboy Bebop: Yose Atsume Blues.
How many episodes does Cowboy Bebop have?
The main story is 26 episodes over 1 season, about 10 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 29 episodes (about 13 hours).
Where can I watch Cowboy Bebop?
Officially on Adult Swim, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video and more. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.