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DBZ Season 1 Blu Ray

Funimation English Dub Overview[]

Color Season Episodes Toonami Premiere Toonami Finale
Saiyan Saga 35 October 15, 2005 Unaired
Namek Saga 32 Unaired
Captain Ginyu Saga 07 September 13, 1999 September 20, 1999
Frieza Saga 33 September 21, 1999 November 3, 1999
Garlic Jr. Saga 10 April 8, 2000 September 1, 2000
Trunks Saga 08 September 4, 2000 September 13, 2000
Android Saga 14 September 14, 2000 October 3, 2000
Imperfect Cell Saga 13 October 4, 2000 October 20, 2000
Perfect Cell Saga 13 October 23, 2000 November 8, 2000
Cell Games Saga 29 November 9, 2000 December 29, 2000
Great Saiyaman Saga 15 September 10, 2001 September 27, 2001
World Tournament Saga 10 September 28, 2001 October 12, 2001
Babidi Saga 12 October 15, 2001 November 1, 2001
Majin Buu Saga 22 November 5, 2001 October 10, 2002
Fusion Saga 22 October 14, 2002 November 18, 2002
Kid Buu Saga 16 November 19, 2002 April 7, 2003
Movies 15
Specials 05

Saiyan Saga (1989-1990)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate English Airdate Toonami Airdate[n 1]
01 01 "The New Threat" April 26, 1989 June 14, 2005 October 15, 2005
Goku’s quiet life with his family and friends is about to be interrupted. A new threat - a powerful and sinister alien - is on its way to Earth.
02 02 "Reunions" May 3, 1989 June 15, 2005 October 29, 2005
Goku and Gohan attend a reunion on Master Roshi’s island, where Goku introduces his son to all of his old friends. The smiles quickly fade, however, as an unexpected visitor - Raditz - lands on the island.
03 03 "Unlikely Alliance" May 10, 1989 June 16, 2005 November 5, 2005
Raditz has kidnapped Gohan, and unless Goku agrees to join the sinister Saiyan, he may never see his son again! All hope is not lost, however, as a second visitor arrives, and Goku forges an unlikely alliance!
04 04 "Piccolo's Plan" May 17, 1989 June 20, 2005 November 12, 2005
Piccolo may have a way to stop Raditz - the Special Beam Cannon! There’s only one problem. He needs time to gather energy for the blast, which means Goku must fight Raditz alone!
05 05 "Gohan's Rage" May 24, 1989 June 21, 2005 December 3, 2005
Gohan unleashes a mighty attack that not even Radtiz can resist! But as quickly as his power appears, it vanishes. When Raditz prepares to strike back, Goku must make the ultimate sacrifice to save his son!
06 06 "No Time Like the Present" June 7, 1989 June 22, 2005 December 10, 2005
Piccolo takes Gohan into the wild for a harsh training program. Meanwhile, Goku embarks on a new adventure in the next world, as he travels the endless Snake Way to reach the legendary King Kai!
07 07 "Day 1" June 14, 1989 June 23, 2005 December 17, 2005
Gohan begins his first day of Piccolo’s training. Alone in the wilderness, he must quickly learn to take care of himself. But that isn’t easy when he’s tired, hungry - and being chased by bloodthirsty dinosaurs!
08 08 "Gohan Goes Bananas!" June 21, 1989 June 27, 2005 January 7, 2006
Korin wants Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu to report for special training! Meanwhile, Gohan’s grueling training causes him to undergo a shocking transformation!
09 09 "The Strangest Robot" June 28, 1989 June 28, 2005 January 14, 2006
To escape a pack of wild animals, Gohan ventures into an ancient cave, where he meets an old Capsule Corp robot. The robot has lived alone in the cave for over 30 years, and he’s not happy to have visitors!
10 10 "A New Friend" July 5, 1989 June 29, 2005 Unaired
Gohan’s wilderness adventure continues, as he makes a new dinosaur friend! He’s happy to finally have some company until he’s harshly reminded that not all dinosaurs are friendly!
11 11 "Terror on Arlia" July 12, 1989 June 30, 2005 Unaired
On planet Arlia, Vegeta and Nappa become prisoners of the tyrant king who rules the planet. After a brief scuffle with the monster Yeddy, the Arlians realize that the two Saiyans are more than they can handle.
12 12 "Global Training" July 19, 1989 July 4, 2005 Unaired
Gohan spends his day tormenting a T-Rex. Across the planet, Tien and Chiaotzu find their training interrupted by Launch. Meanwhile, Goku tries to find King Kai on Snake Way.
13 13 "Goz and Mez" July 26, 1989 July 5, 2005 Unaired
Goku encounters two giant ogres who want nothing more than to use the hero as a play toy! If he can defeat their challenges, the ogres vow to show him the way back to Snake Way.
14 14 "Princess Snake" August 2, 1989 July 6, 2005 Unaired
Back on Snake Way, Goku comes across a house he believes might belong to King Kai! Unfortunately, the dwelling is inhabited by Princess Snake, and she’ll do anything to keep Goku as her prisoner forever!
15 15 "Dueling Piccolos" August 9, 1989 July 7, 2005 Unaired
Piccolo splits himself in half, and the two forms fight each other to train. Meanwhile, Gohan decides to take a raft across the sea to visit his mother, gets caught in a storm, and suddenly remembers that he can’t swim!
16 16 "Plight of the Children" August 16, 1989 July 11, 2005 Unaired
Gohan finds shelter with a gang of orphans living on the run from meddling adults. The group’s leader hatches a plan to take the kids to a safer hiding place, but when the police show up everything goes wrong!
17 17 "Pendulum Room Peril" August 30, 1989 July 12, 2005 Unaired
Earth’s top warriors visit Kami’s Pendulum Room where the past, present, and future co-exist. After a trip back in time, they realize they’ll need to train harder to stand a chance against the approaching Saiyans.
18 18 "The End of Snake Way" September 6, 1989 July 13, 2005 Unaired
Gohan continues training, but a full moon causes the young Saiyan to rampage out of control! Meanwhile, Goku makes it to the end of Snake Way only to mistake a friendly ape named Bubbles for King Kai!
19 19 "Defying Gravity" September 13, 1989 July 14, 2005 Unaired
The intense gravity of King Kai’s planet makes Goku’s training difficult, but when he learns that the Saiyans are used to extreme fighting conditions, Goku is inspired to give it his all. Will it be enough?
20 20 "Goku's Ancestors" September 20, 1989 July 18, 2005 Unaired
After Goku struggles to bash Gregory with a hammer, King Kai inspires him with the story of the Saiyan race - and offers to train him personally! Will it be enough to stop the looming Saiyan invasion?
21 21 "Counting Down" September 27, 1989 July 19, 2005 Unaired
There’s only one day left before the Saiyans arrive and Goku’s training is complete, so the gang summons the Eternal Dragon to wish him back to life. Unfortunately, it will take Goku two days to return!
22 22 "The Darkest Day" October 11, 1989 July 20, 2005 Unaired
Vegeta and Nappa mark their arrival with the destruction of an entire city! When the Z-Fighters confront them, the heroes must face an onslaught of Saibamen under the command of the Saiyans.
23 23 "Saibamen Attack!" October 18, 1989 July 21, 2005 Unaired
Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan stand face to face with the sinister Saiyans and their diabolical henchmen. The villains have already proven terrifyingly powerful. Can Earth’s heroes hold out until Goku arrives?
24 24 "The Power of Nappa" October 25, 1989 July 25, 2005 Unaired
Enraged over the loss of Yamcha, Krillin unleashes a powerful attack that destroys the maniacal Saibamen once and for all. Now Earth’s defenders must battle the Saiyans themselves - starting with Nappa.
25 25 "Sacrifice" November 1, 1989 July 26, 2005 Unaired
Chiaotzu sacrifices himself to save his friends from Nappa, but when the smoke clears, the villain still stands! Luckily, Tien has one trick left that could forever silence the Saiyan warrior!
26 26 "Nappa's Rampage" November 8, 1989 July 27, 2005 Unaired
Vegeta has called a halt to the fighting, and Nappa uses the time to go on a rampage! Meanwhile, Goku reaches the end of Snake Way and races to rejoin his friends - but is he already too late?
27 27 "Nimbus Speed" November 22, 1989 July 28, 2005 Unaired
Piccolo, Gohan, and Krillin do their best to stop the Saiyans from finding the Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, Goku rushes back to Earth on the Flying Nimbus, armed with more power than ever before!
28 28 "Goku's Arrival" November 29, 1989 August 1, 2005 Unaired
Piccolo makes the ultimate sacrifice to save Gohan from the rampaging Saiyans. Just when all seems lost, Goku returns to Earth with an incredible new level of power and confronts the invaders.
29 29 "Lesson Number One" December 6, 1989 August 2, 2005 Unaired
Locked in battle with the Saiyans, Goku gives Nappa a brutal demonstration of the training he received from King Kai. Broken and defeated, Nappa must now face the ferocious wrath of Vegeta!
30 30 "Goku vs. Vegeta" December 13, 1989 August 3, 2005 Unaired
Goku decides to take on mighty Vegeta all by himself! The two appear evenly matched, but both are hiding their true strength. The epic battle is underway - which mighty warrior will claim victory?
31 31 "Saiyan Sized Secret" December 20, 1989 August 4, 2005 Unaired
Vegeta and Goku continue trading brutal blows, but the action intensifies when Vegeta reveals the secret power of the Saiyans: the ability to transform into a giant, planet-destroying ape!
32 32 "Spirit Bomb Away!" January 17, 1990 August 8, 2005 Unaired
Goku feels the brunt of Vegeta’s fully-realized Saiyan power! Earth’s greatest hero is left with no choice except to use the Spirit Bomb. If his attack fails, he may find himself completely doomed!
33 33 "Hero in the Shadows" January 24, 1990 August 9, 2005 Unaired
With Goku caught in the clutches of the giant ape Vegeta, Krillin attacks with his Destructo Disk! When his effort falls short, an unlikely hero steps out of the shadows!
34 34 "Krillin's Offensive" January 31, 1990 August 10, 2005 Unaired
Goku passes the power of the Spirit Bomb to Krillin, who - with King Kai’s guidance - launches the bomb at Vegeta. The Saiyan is sent flying into the sky, but is the evil warrior really gone for good?
35 35 "Mercy" February 7, 1990 August 11, 2005 Unaired
Vegeta is crushed beneath the full weight of Gohan’s giant ape form! With the Saiyan battered and defeated, Krillin moves to finish the Saiyan with a final blow - but Goku has other plans.

Namek Saga (1990)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate English Airdate Toonami Airdate[n 1]
36 01 "Picking Up the Pieces" February 14, 1990 August 15, 2005 Unaired
The gang mourns the loss of Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Piccolo. With Kami gone, Earth’s Dragon Balls have disappeared. Will the surviving heroes find a way to wish their fallen friends back to life?
37 02 "Plans for Departure" February 21, 1990 August 16, 2005 Unaired
Bulma accidentally destroys the Saiyan spaceship! Luckily, Mr. Popo reveals the existence of another ship that may be able to reach Namek. Can they find it in time, and will the old ship still work if they do?
38 03 "Nursing Wounds" February 28, 1990 August 17, 2005 Unaired
Goku, Krillin, and Gohan prepare for the return of the Saiyans. Meanwhile, Bulma and Mr. Popo search for a second spaceship capable of transporting her to Planet Namek.
39 04 "Friends or Foes?" March 7, 1990 August 18, 2005 Unaired
Gohan, Bulma, and Krillin blast off for Planet Namek in search of the magic Dragon Balls, but their journey quickly turns chaotic when they encounter a bizarre situation in the vacuum of space!
40 05 "Held Captive" March 14, 1990 August 22, 2005 Unaired
Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin are mistaken for friends of Frieza and taken prisoner by an angry army of children! To regain their freedom and continue on their mission, the gang must convince the kids of their innocence.
41 06 "Look Out Below" March 21, 1990 August 23, 2005 Unaired
A near-fatal crash landing turns out to have a silver lining when Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin are rescued by two friendly Namekians who agree to help them locate the seven Dragon Balls.
42 07 "The Search Continues" April 4, 1990 August 24, 2005 Unaired
Gohan, Krillin, and Bulma continue their search for the Dragon Balls with the help of their new friend Zaacro. Back on Earth, Goku has escaped from the hospital to begin training for his upcoming re-match with Vegeta.
43 08 "A Friendly Surprise" April 11, 1990 August 25, 2005 Unaired
As Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan close in on the last of the Dragon Balls, they uncover a shocking secret about their Namekian friends. Meanwhile, Goku works to build up his strength, and Vegeta sets his sights on revenge!
44 09 "Brood of Evil" April 18, 1990 August 29, 2005 Unaired
Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan finally continue their quest to locate all seven Dragon balls. Unfortunately, the gang soon discovers that they aren’t the only ones seeking the magical orbs!
45 10 "Frieza Strikes!" April 25, 1990 August 30, 2005 Unaired
Krillin, Gohan, and Bulma are horrified to see Vegeta’s space pod land on Planet Namek, but the Saiyan Prince is the least of their problems. Yet another epically evil villain has come to Namek in search of the Dragon Balls!
46 11 "Defying Orders" May 2, 1990 August 31, 2005 Unaired
With the odds rapidly mounting against them, Krillin and Gohan will need some serious help if they hope to recover the Dragon Balls from Frieza and his henchmen.
47 12 "Namek's Defense" May 9, 1990 September 1, 2005 Unaired
Krillin and Gohan get their first glimpse of Frieza’s cruelty as the villain unleashes his henchmen upon an unsuspecting Namek village. Frieza wants the fifth Dragon Ball, and he is prepared to learn its location by any means necessary!
48 13 "The Hunted" May 16, 1990 September 5, 2005 Unaired
Gohan risks his life to rescue a Namek boy from the clutches of Frieza’s evil henchmen. Now Gohan and Krillin have an even bigger problem on their hands: Dodoria is chasing them, and he won’t stop until he has his revenge!
49 14 "The Prince Fights Back" May 23, 1990 September 6, 2005 Unaired
Dodoria’s search for Krillin and Gohan brings him face to face with an unexpected foe - Vegeta! The Saiyan prince has a score to settle with Dodoria, and the time for a final showdown between these two powerful villains has arrived!
50 15 "Unexpected Problem" May 30, 1990 September 7, 2005 Unaired
Goku’s journey to Namek takes an unexpected detour when his spaceship is knocked off course by an asteroid! Goku has to act fast to get his ship back on track because he’s headed straight for the fiery center of a star!
51 16 "Vegeta Has a Ball" June 6, 1990 September 12, 2005 Unaired
With his new abilities, Vegeta quickly tracks down and forcefully acquires another Dragon Ball. Now, there is only one magic orb left to find, and Dende knows who has it - the Eldest Namekian!
52 17 "The Past and Future" June 20, 1990 September 13, 2005 Unaired
King Kai becomes concerned after learning that Goku is on a collision course with the ruthless Frieza. Meanwhile, back on Planet Namek, the battle between Vegeta and Zarbon has begun!
53 18 "Zarbon's Surprise" June 27, 1990 September 14, 2005 Unaired
Vegeta’s latest battle heats up as Zarbon reveals his true power: the ability to transform into a monstrous beast! With his increased size and strength, Zarbon seems ready to turn the lights out on the Saiyan Prince - permanently!
54 19 "Guru's Gift" July 4, 1990 September 15, 2005 Unaired
When Krillin speaks to the Eldest Namekian, he gets a double surprise! Not only does he receive a Dragon Ball, but the dormant powers within him are awoken! Will Krillin’s incredible new strength be enough to save his friends?
55 20 "Piccolo vs. Everyone" July 18, 1990 September 19, 2005 Unaired
Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu continue training, but their workout gets intense when Piccolo challenges them all to a three-on-one bout! Back on Namek, Frieza’s henchmen try to revive Vegeta in order to obtain the missing Dragon Ball.
56 21 "Zarbon's Mission" August 1, 1990 September 20, 2005 Unaired
Vegeta escapes from the clutches of Frieza, and steals the Dragon Balls in the process! Elsewhere, Goku’s journey through space grows perilous as his ship is caught in a powerful magnetic storm!
57 22 "Gohan, the Hunted" August 8, 1990 September 21, 2005 Unaired
Krillin returns from his meeting with the Eldest Namekian only to be greeted by a pair of unwelcome visitors: Vegeta and Zarbon! Meanwhile, Gohan discovers the seventh and final Dragon Ball!
58 23 "Unknown Enemies" August 22, 1990 September 22, 2005 Unaired
The Ginyu Force has been dispatched to Planet Namek to help search for the Dragon Balls. Unaware of this new threat, Krillin and Gohan struggle to keep the seventh Dragon Ball from falling into Vegeta’s evil hands.
59 24 "Destination: Guru" August 29, 1990 September 26, 2005 Unaired
While Krillin and Gohan visit the Eldest Namekian, they leave the seventh Dragon Ball at their hidden camp. When the Dragon Ball mysteriously disappears, Bulma must embark on a daring underwater adventure to get it back!
60 25 "Bulma's Big Day" September 5, 1990 September 27, 2005 Unaired
Bulma is taken hostage by Frieza’s evil henchmen, who force her to lead them on an underwater quest for the Dragon Balls. Without Gohan and Krillin to save her, she’ll have to outsmart her captors — or wind up sleeping with the fishes!
61 26 "Hidden Power" September 12, 1990 September 28, 2005 Unaired
Krillin and Gohan complete their journey to Guru’s house, but little do they know, Vegeta is hot on their trail! Can Guru unlock Gohan’s hidden powers in time to hold off the rampaging Saiyan’s wrath?
62 27 "New Ally, New Problem" September 19, 1990 September 29, 2005 Unaired
The Ginyu Force has arrived on Planet Namek! Now, Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan must form an uneasy alliance as they stand face to face with five of the fiercest warriors in the universe!
63 28 "Guldo's Mind Binds" September 26, 1990 October 3, 2005 Unaired
The battle with the Ginyu Force begins, as Gohan and Krillin launch a barrage of explosive energy blasts at Guldo! The Heroes are rendered helpless by Guldo’s Mind Blind technique, and this time, there is no one to save them!
64 29 "Recoome Unleashed" October 24, 1990 October 4, 2005 Unaired
The battle with Guldo may be over, but the real nightmare is just beginning! Recoome, the most massive member of the Ginyu Force, is ready to fight, and even the mighty Vegeta’s attacks have no effect on this monstrous foe!
65 30 "Let the Battle Begin" October 31, 1990 October 5, 2005 Unaired
With Krillin and Vegeta both out of commission, only Gohan remains to carry on the fight against Recoome! The young Saiyan must summon every ounce of his strength and courage in order to face this powerful foe.
66 31 "Goku's New Power" November 7, 1990 October 6, 2005 Unaired
Goku has arrived on Planet Namek, and without a second to lose! Gohan and Krillin are hanging by a thread, held at the mercy of the Ginyu Force! Has Goku’s training in 100-times gravity prepared him to face these powerful foes?
67 32 "A Legend Revealed" November 14, 1990 October 10, 2005 Unaired
As Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan look on, Goku easily deflects the attacks of Jeice and Burter, two of the Force’s fiercest warriors. Could Goku have become what Vegeta thought was only a legend: a Super Saiyan?

Captain Ginyu Saga (1990-1991)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate Toonami Airdate
68 01 "Ginyu Assault" November 21, 1990 September 13, 1999
When Goku proves too much for Burter and Jeice to handle on their own, Jeice retreats in search of reinforcements. Now, the real test for Goku and his newly-acquired powers is about to begin as Captain Ginyu enters the fight!
69 02 "Incredible Force!" November 28, 1990 September 13, 1999
As the battle between Goku and Captain Ginyu rages on, Gohan and Krillin steal the unguarded Dragon Balls from Frieza’s ship. It’s a race against time, and our heroes must unlock the power of the Dragon Balls before it’s too late!
70 03 "Frieza Approaches" December 5, 1990 September 14, 1999
Goku astounds Captain Ginyu with his amazing new powers, but the Captain still has a few tricks up his sleeve! Meanwhile, Frieza arrives at the home of the Eldest Namek and begins a battle with the noble warrior, Nail!
71 04 "Goku is Ginyu & Ginyu is Goku" December 12, 1990 September 15, 1999
In an attempt to save the Elder, Nail fights a hopeless battle against the ruthless Frieza. Meanwhile, finding himself no match for Goku’s superior abilities, Captain Ginyu unleashes his ultimate attack, the Body Switch Technique!
72 05 "Calling the Eternal Dragon" December 19, 1990 September 16, 1999
Armed with the Dragon Radar, Gohan and Krillin recover the seven Dragon Balls from their hiding places. But before they can summon the Eternal Dragon to make their wish, they are confronted by a powerful new enemy - Goku?!
73 06 "Gohan- Defeat Your Dad!" January 16, 1991 September 17, 1999
After taking control of Goku’s body, Captain Ginyu turns his attention to Gohan and Krillin! With Goku trapped in the Captain’s broken body, it’s up to Gohan to stop the rampaging Ginyu!
74 07 "Captain Ginyu... The Frog" January 23, 1991 September 20, 1999
As the bout between Captain Ginyu and Vegeta heats up, Goku summons the last of his strength and tricks his foe into reversing the Body Switch Technique. Now, Goku, Krillin, and Gohan must join forces with Vegeta for the battle with Frieza.

Frieza Saga (1991)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate Toonami Airdate
75 01 "Password is Porunga" January 30, 1991 September 21, 1999
Having acquired all seven Namekian Dragon Balls, Krillin and Gohan are ready to summon the dragon and make their wish. There’s just one problem: they don’t know the password!
76 02 "Piccolo's Return" February 6, 1991 September 22, 1999
With the help of young Dende, Krillin and Gohan learn they will be granted three wishes! But even as Krillin and Gohan call upon the dragon, Vegeta races to the scene on a mission to wish for immortality!
77 03 "The Fusion" February 13, 1991 September 23, 1999
With the Dragon Balls gone and his plan in ruins, Frieza unleashes his fury upon Vegeta, Gohan, and Krillin. Elsewhere, the newly-revived Piccolo finds himself on Planet Namek. Will his arrival be enough to turn the tide?
78 04 "Fighting Power: One Million?" February 20, 1991 September 24, 1999
Frieza reveals a dark secret from Vegeta’s past, but the villain has an even more shocking secret in store for the Z-fighters! As the monster’s power level rises to terrifying new heights, all hope for the universe seems lost!
79 05 "Gohan Attacks" February 27, 1991 September 27, 1999
Frieza claims his first victim, Krillin, and Gohan must summon every ounce of his strength in order to save his friend. Can the young Saiyan put a stop to Freiza’s ruthless onslaught, or is he destined to become the next victim?
80 06 "Piccolo the Super-Namek" March 6, 1991 September 27, 1999
Gohan and Krillin continue their struggle against the overwhelming powers of Frieza, but as the fighting reaches its peak, a new warrior arrives on the battlefield to aid them in their efforts!
81 07 "Deja Vu" March 13, 1991 September 28, 1999
Piccolo quickly takes control of the battle with Frieza, and the putrid purple monster is shocked to learn the secret behind his opponent’s powers!
82 08 "Frieza's Second Transformation" March 20, 1991 September 29, 1999
Just as it appears that Piccolo has gained the upper hand, Frieza quickly dashes all hopes for victory by revealing his second monstrous transformation!
83 09 "Another Transformation?" March 27, 1991 September 30, 1999
Unable to watch as Piccolo is overwhelmed by Frieza, Gohan springs into action! Meanwhile, Vegeta devises a risky plan for transforming himself into a Super Saiyan!
84 10 "Dende's Demise" April 3, 1991 October 1, 1999
Having reached his ultimate form, Frieza is determined to destroy the remaining Z-fighters one by one, but Vegeta boldly announces the end of Frieza’s tyrannical reign! Are Vegeta’s claims true? Has he become a Super Saiyan?
85 11 "The Renewed Goku" April 10, 1991 October 4, 1999
Despite his new powers, Vegeta proves no match for Frieza! Meanwhile, Goku’s time in the rejuvenation chamber is nearly complete! Can he reach the battlefield in time to save his friends?
86 12 "The End of Vegeta" April 17, 1991 October 5, 1999
Goku rejoins his friends on the battlefield, but not before Vegeta is defeated by Frieza! As the Saiyan Prince clings to life by a thread, he reveals the secrets of his violent past.
87 13 "The Ultimate Battle" April 24, 1991 October 6, 1999
Feeling a new sense of connection to the dwindling Saiyan race, Goku wages war on the monstrous Frieza! As the fight intensifies, Frieza directs his energy blasts at Namek itself, turning the planet into a lava-spewing war zone!
88 14 "Clash of the Super Powers" May 1, 1991 October 7, 1999
Goku and Frieza continue their epic battle! An underwater attack puts Goku on top until Frieza traps him in an energy ball! It's fun and games for Frieza, but the exploding ball may prove deadly for Goku!
89 15 "Frieza's Boast" May 8, 1991 October 8, 1999
Frieza vows to beat Goku without using his hands, but the mighty Saiyan soon makes the mosnter eat his words! Elsewhere, Captain Ginyu uses his Body Switch Technique on Bulma, leaving her trapped in the body of a frog!
90 16 "Bold and Fearless" May 15, 1991 October 11, 1999
Captain Ginyu returns to the battlefield in Bulma's body! Can Piccolo, Krillin, and Gohan handle this Femme Fatale? Later, Frieza powers up to fifty percent of his maximum, and Goku finds himself completely outmatched!
91 17 "Embodiment of Fire" May 22, 1991 October 12, 1999
Goku’s powerful Kaio-Ken technique has no effect on Frieza, who is still only fighting with fifty-percent of his power! Just as it seems Frieza has won the battle, a dream-like vision helps Goku ascend to a higher level of power and strength!
92 18 "Trump Card" May 29, 1991 October 13, 1999
Once again, Goku is rescued by a vision! This time, Vegeta talks to Goku from beyond the grave to offer new hope and encouragement! But when Goku realizes that the battle against Frieza is futile, he turns to his last resort: the Spirit Bomb!
93 19 "Keep the Chance Alive!!" June 5, 1991 October 14, 1999
Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu find themselves in serious trouble when the Ginyu Force invades King Kai’s planet! Meanwhile, as Frieza thwarts Goku’s efforts to gather energy for the Spirit Bomb, Piccolo must enter the battle!
94 20 "Power of the Spirit" June 12, 1991 October 15, 1999
Chaos erupts on King Kai’s planet as the Z-fighters battle the Ginyu Force! Back on Planet Namek, the life and death struggle between Piccolo and Frieza rages on, and Goku completes his Spirit Bomb!
95 21 "Transformed at Last" June 19, 1991 October 18, 1999
A victory celebration comes to a halt when Frieza reappears! With no reserves left, Goku watches helplessly as Frieza directs his fury at Piccolo and Krillin. Enraged by the loss of his friends, Goku undergoes a wild transformation!
96 22 "Explosion of Anger" June 26, 1991 October 19, 1999
Engulfed in golden light, Goku announces that he is now a Super Saiyan! Frieza is unimpressed - until the fighting begins! In a raging battle, Frieza is horrified when he realizes that Goku is now superior to him in every way!
97 23 "Namek's Destruction?" July 3, 1991 October 20, 1999
Finding himself no match for Goku, Frieza attacks Planet Namek! Unable to react in time, Goku is forced to watch helplessly as the fiery blast rips through Namek’s core! Can anyone survive such incredible destruction?
98 24 "A Final Attack" July 10, 1991 October 21, 1999
With only minutes to go before the planet explodes, Frieza reaches his maximum power! Meanwhile, Gohan and Bulma race back to Goku’s spaceship. Can Goku defeat Frieza in time to rejoin his son and fly to safety?
99 25 "Approaching Destruction" July 17, 1991 October 22, 1999
The battle between Goku and Frieza rages on! Back on Earth, the seven Dragon Balls have been restored, but with Namek’s destruction imminent, can Kami and Mr. Popo summon the Eternal Dragon before it’s too late?
100 26 "Gohan Returns" July 24, 1991 October 25, 1999
Frieza’s victims have been wished back to life, but as they begin to rise, Goku falls - overwhelmed by Frieza’s devastating assault. Sensing his father’s defeat, Gohan rushes to the scene as the universe’s final hope.
101 27 "The Last Wish" July 31, 1991 October 26, 1999
Guru and the people of Namek have been brought back to life, and the dragon Porunga has reappeared to grant the last of three wishes. While a newly enraged Goku resumes his onslaught against the evil Frieza, Dende races to make the final wish!
102 28 "Duel on a Vanishing Planet" August 7, 1991 October 27, 1999
Goku chooses to stay behind and finish his fight with Frieza. With Namek set to explode any second, there seems no way for Goku to defeat Frieza and escape in time! Has the Super Saiyan made the greatest mistake of his life?
103 29 "Pathos of Frieza" August 14, 1991 October 28, 1999
Time grows short for Goku as each passing second brings Namek closer to ultimate destruction. As the Super Saiyan’s strength increases with every blow, it appears his epic battle with Frieza has at last reached its conclusion!
104 30 "Frieza Defeated!!" August 21, 1991 October 29, 1999
Frieza lashes out in a blind rage, launching a reckless volley of energy attacks. In the face of Goku’s superior power, the evil tyrant’s greatest fear has finally been realized: defeat at the hands of a Super Saiyan!
105 31 "Mighty Blast of Rage" August 28, 1991 November 1, 1999
Even after being sliced into pieces by his own energy disk, Frieza isn’t ready to release his stranglehold on the universe. With what little power he has left, Frieza fires a final energy blast after Goku as he leaves the battlefield!
106 32 "Namek's Explosion... Goku's End?" September 4, 1991 November 2, 1999
Even though it looks like Goku is trapped on the exploding planet Namek, Dende has a good reason to celebrate: the Dragon Balls have the power to bring Goku back! But if that’s the case, why does everyone still look so sad?
107 33 "Goku's Alive!!" September 11, 1991 November 3, 1999
It is a time of joyful reunions as old friends long absent are finally wished home with the Dragon Balls! Krillin and Yamcha are brought back from the spirit world, but Porunga, the Namekian dragon, has startling news about Goku!

Garlic Jr. Saga (1991)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate Toonami Airdate
108 01 "The Heavens Tremble" September 18, 1991 April 8, 2000
Gohan’s going fishing, Krillin’s found a girlfriend, and it looks as though peace has once again returned to the Earth. But a terrible evil lurks beneath this tranquil surface: Garlic Junior has escaped from the Dead Zone!
109 02 "Black Fog of Terror" September 25, 1991 April 15, 2000
With the help of the Spice Boys, Garlic Junior releases the Black Water Mist upon an unsuspecting world. As the dreaded fog spreads, so does Garlic Junior’s control over the Earth!
110 03 "Battle in Kami's Lookout" October 2, 1991 April 22, 2000
As Piccolo attempts to hold off the Spice Boys and the infected Z Fighters, Gohan and Krillin race toward Kami’s Lookout to retrieve the one thing capable of reversing the effects of the Black Water Mist: the Sacred Water!
111 04 "Fight with Piccolo" October 9, 1991 April 29, 2000
With Piccolo infected by the Black Water Mist and Kami trapped in a glass bottle, Garlic Jr. allows his Spice Boys to “have sport” with Earth’s heroic defenders. Will Spice’s energy blast finish off Krillin for good?
112 05 "Call for Restoration" October 16, 1991 May 6, 2000
Krillin, after suffering a Spice Boys beating, attempts to free Kami and Mr. Popo, but he soon falls prey to the Black Water Mist. Gohan is the only hero left who can save the Earth, but can he do it with his two best friends against him?
113 06 "Suicidal Course" October 23, 1991 May 13, 2000
Piccolo and Krillin spring their trap, revealing that they have pretended to be infected by the Black Water Mist! Enraged, Garlic Jr. transforms using the energy of the Makyo Star and warns that the Sacred Water’s effectiveness will soon expire.
114 07 "Extreme Measures" October 30, 1991 May 20, 2000
Garlic Junior and his Spice Boys harness the evil power of the Makyo Star to become stronger than ever, but Gohan, Krillin, and Piccolo are ready to battle this new threat!
115 08 "The World Awakens" November 6, 1991 May 27, 2000
In a last ditch effort to save his friends, Gohan launches an all out assault on Garlic Junior! Meanwhile, deep within the Lookout, Kami and Mr. Popo are under siege by the Former Guardians!
116 09 "Brief Chance for Victory" November 13, 1991 May 27, 2000
Blinded by rage and desperate to destroy his enemies, Garlic Junior uses his power to open up the Dead Zone! With Piccolo and Krillin out of commission, Gohan is the only one left who can stop him!
117 10 "Krillin's Proposal" November 20, 1991 September 1, 2000
Even though peace has been restored on Earth, Krillin faces his toughest challenge ever: surviving a shopping trip with Maron! And it looks like she’s picking out a wedding dress! Are Krillin and Maron planning to tie the knot?

Trunks Saga (1991-1992)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate Toonami Airdate
118 01 "Frieza's Counterattack" November 27, 1991 September 4, 2000
Gohan’s cracking the books, and his new tutor is cracking the whip! But study time is almost over, for a powerful evil is racing toward the Earth! Gohan’s worst fears have come to life: Frieza has survived!
119 02 "The Mysterious Youth" December 4, 1991 September 5, 2000
The Earth faces its darkest hour as Frieza and his father King Cold rapidly approach! Without Goku to assist them, the Z-Fighters prepare to launch a desperate attack against the most powerful evil the universe has ever known!
120 03 "Another Super Saiyan?" December 11, 1991 September 6, 2000
Frieza and King Cold descend upon the Earth, but a mysterious warrior has come to thwart their diabolical plot for revenge. Does this brash young hero have what it takes to stand up to these twin titans of evil?
121 04 "Welcome Back Goku" December 18, 1991 September 7, 2000
After defeating Frieza and King Cold, the mysterious stranger announces the exact time and place of Goku's arrival on Earth. Can this young Super-Saiyan really predict the future?! Gohan and the others are determined to find out!
122 05 "Mystery Revealed" January 15, 1992 September 8, 2000
After testing Goku in combat, the mysterious stranger reveals his true identity! What does his timely arrival mean?! In a startling conversation with Goku, this powerful hero from the future tells all!
123 06 "Goku's Special Technique" January 22, 1992 September 11, 2000
The future has been written - or has it? That’s what Goku and the rest of the Z-Fighters must decide as they hear Trunks’ ominous warning. The Androids are coming! And they just might be bringing the end of the world with them!
124 07 "Z Warriors Prepare" January 29, 1992 September 12, 2000
Gohan learns some new tricks, Vegeta pushes himself to the breaking point, and Yamcha struggles just to keep up as everyone prepares to face the looming Android menace! But will all their preparations be enough?
125 08 "Goku's Ordeal" February 5, 1992 September 13, 2000
ChiChi wants a car! Goku and Piccolo take a day off from training to enroll in driving school. These two mighty warriors may be the Earth’s only chance for survival, but what are the chances they’ll learn how to parallel park?

Android Saga (1992)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate Toonami Airdate
126 01 "The Androids Appear" February 12, 1992 September 14, 2000
Three years have come and gone, and the day of reckoning has finally arrived! The Androids are here, and they’re wreaking havoc on an unsuspecting city! Goku and his friends must now put their training to the test!
127 02 "A Handy Trick" February 19, 1992 September 15, 2000
Yamcha is held at the mercy of the ruthless Android 20, and Goku and the others must race to help their friend. Believing their power to be far superior, the Androids tempt Goku’s rage by leveling half of the city!
128 03 "Double Trouble for Goku" February 26, 1992 September 18, 2000
The battle with the Androids begins as Goku launches an all out assault against Android 19. The Super Saiyan seems to have the fight under control, but something is about to go horribly wrong!
129 04 "Upgrade to Super Saiyan" March 4, 1992 September 19, 2000
Attacked from within by a crippling virus, Goku is helpless against the maniacal Android 19. But just when it looks like the end for Goku, Vegeta appears on the scene! And he’s got a few big surprises in store for the Androids!
130 05 "The Secret of Dr. Gero" March 11, 1992 September 20, 2000
In his first fight as a Super Saiyan, Vegeta takes control of the battlefield and defeats Android 19 in convincing fashion! Unwilling to share 19’s fate, Android 20 runs for cover in the mountains!
131 06 "More Androids?!" March 18, 1992 September 21, 2000
Vegeta, Piccolo, and Gohan lead an exhaustive search through the mountains for Android 20. But the hunters are also the hunted! Android 20 lurks in the shadows, ready to strike, and it looks like Piccolo is his first target!
132 07 "Follow Dr. Gero" March 25, 1992 September 22, 2000
Our heroes make a startling discovery: Android 20 is none other than Dr. Gero himself! Before they can act on this new knowledge, the diabolical doctor flees to his secret laboratory, where he intends to awaken more killer androids!
133 08 "Nightmare Comes True" April 1, 1992 September 25, 2000
The race is on, as the Z-Fighters search frantically for Dr. Gero’s hidden laboratory! But rather than stop the androids before they’re activated, Vegeta wants a challenge! Despite Trunks’ warning, he chooses to fight the androids alone.
134 09 "Goku's Assassin" April 8, 1992 September 26, 2000
Dr. Gero escapes to his mountain hideout and brings his killer androids to life. Without the help of Goku, all hope seems lost. Dr. Gero appears one step closer to ultimate vengeance, but his evil creations have a vendetta of their own!
135 10 "Deadly Beauty" April 15, 1992 September 27, 2000
Vegeta and Android 18 have a showdown on the highway. Trunks and the others are there to help, but the Saiyan prince insists on fighting his opponent man-to-android! Will Vegeta’s overconfidence be his undoing?
136 11 "No Match for the Androids" April 22, 1992 September 28, 2000
In an earthshaking battle, the beautiful Android 18 brings Vegeta to his knees. But before she can deliver the final blow, Trunks steps in to help. Soon an all out war between good and evil begins, and the androids have the upper hand.
137 12 "Last Ditch Effort" April 29, 1992 September 29, 2000
Vegeta, Trunks, Tien, and Piccolo realize a grim truth: unless they can increase their powers quickly, they’ll have no chance against the androids. In a drastic move, Piccolo flies to Kami’s Lookout and makes a most unexpected proposal!
138 13 "Closing In" May 6, 1992 October 2, 2000
The androids hit the road in pursuit of Goku, but they’re delayed by some hyperactive hoodlums. Krillin and Trunks race to move Goku to a safer hiding place, and Kami wrestles with Piccolo’s difficult offer.
139 14 "Unwelcome Discovery" May 13, 1992 October 3, 2000
The Z-fighters retreat to Master Roshi’s house to plan their next move. Meanwhile, Bulma makes a startling discovery: the wreckage of a second time capsule! Where did it come from, and more importantly, who was in it?

Imperfect Cell Saga (1992)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate Toonami Airdate
140 01 "Seized with Fear" May 20, 1992 October 4, 2000
Trunks and Krillin join Bulma at the crash site of the mysterious time capsule and find an eerie clue: the shell of a large, locust-like creature! Whatever arrived in the time capsule isn’t human, and it’s on the loose!
141 02 "The Reunion" May 27, 1992 October 4, 2000
An insect-like monster threatens to turn Gingertown into a ghastly graveyard! In response to this new menace, Kami fuses with Piccolo, and the resulting Super Namekian flies to Gingertown for a showdown of epic proportions!
142 03 "Borrowed Powers" June 3, 1992 October 6, 2000
Gingertown becomes a battlefield as Piccolo confronts Cell. This monster from the future gains his strength by sucking the life out of his victims! But that’s not the creature’s only talent. He also knows the Kamehameha Wave!
143 04 "His Name is Cell" June 10, 1992 October 9, 2000
Heavily-armored tanks fail to halt Cell’s rampage, and now it’s up to Piccolo to stop the monster! As the Namekian fights for survival, Cell reveals that he’s actually an android, the ultimate achievement of Dr. Gero!
144 05 "Piccolo's Folly" June 17, 1992 October 10, 2000
Piccolo cleverly distracts Cell long enough to regenerate his arm. The Namekian is ready for another round, and Krillin and Trunks have arrived to provide backup! With the odds mounting against him, Cell makes a tactical decision.
145 06 "Laboratory Basement" June 24, 1992 October 11, 2000
With hopes of saving the future, Trunks and Krillin race to destroy Dr. Gero’s lab. Meanwhile, Piccolo and Tien search for the elusive Cell. But how can they stop an enemy who knows their every move?
146 07 "Our Hero Awakes" July 1, 1992 October 12, 2000
In South City, Cell plows through more civilians and accidentally runs into Krillin! Goku finally gets back on his feet, but with Cell and the other androids in full stride, can the Saiyan hero still make a difference?
147 08 "Time Chamber" July 8, 1992 October 13, 2000
As Cell continues his deadly march, Goku hatches a plan to squeeze a year’s worth of training into just one day! Back at Master Roshi’s, the android trio arrives looking for Goku! Can Piccolo hold them off until the Saiyans return?
148 09 "The Monster is Coming" July 15, 1992 October 16, 2000
Behind the closed doors of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Vegeta and Trunks struggle to push past the level of Super Saiyan! Down on Earth, Piccolo challenges Android 17 to a battle!
149 10 "He's Here" July 22, 1992 October 17, 2000
Stronger than ever after fusing with Kami, Piccolo leads the attack against the androids! It looks like the Super Namekian has things under control until Cell arrives on the battlefield! Can anyone stop this hideous monster?!
150 11 "Up to Piccolo" July 29, 1992 October 18, 2000
Just as Cell is about to absorb Android 17, Piccolo bravely steps in and foils the monster’s plan! Does the Super Namekian really have a chance at stopping Cell on his own?! Or is he simply putting off the inevitable?
151 12 "Silent Warrior" August 5, 1992 October 19, 2000
When Android 16 claims to be as strong as Cell, it seems like a wild boast! But after he launches an offensive that throws Cell against the ropes, it becomes clear that the big android has the power to back up his words!
152 13 "Say Goodbye, 17" August 12, 1992 October 20, 2000
It’s android against android as 16 clashes with Cell. Android 16 is the stronger fighter, but Cell is far too driven to be stopped now! With an underhanded attack, Cell moves one step closer to his gruesome transformation!

Perfect Cell Saga (1992)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate Toonami Airdate
153 01 "Sacrifice" August 19, 1992 October 23, 2000
With an onslaught of psychic blasts, Tien gives Androids 16 and 18 a chance to escape, but the powerful attack rapidly drains his strength. Tien may have saved the androids, but can he save himself?
154 02 "Saiyans Emerge" August 26, 1992 October 24, 2000
Trunks and Vegeta emerge from the time chamber after a year of intense training. Goku and Gohan are next into the room, but with Cell nearing his ultimate form, can the fighters afford to wait another day?
155 03 "Super Vegeta" September 2, 1992 October 25, 2000
Cell obliterates a chain of islands in search of Android 18! Vegeta, fresh from the time chamber, is ready to test his new strength against the monster, but is he really stronger than a Super Saiyan?
156 04 "Bow to the Prince" September 9, 1992 October 26, 2000
It’s show-and-tell for Vegeta as he demonstrates how much difference a year of training can make! Meanwhile, back in the time chamber, Gohan struggles to become a Super Saiyan.
157 05 "Hour of Temptation" September 16, 1992 October 27, 2000
Vegeta quickly pounds Cell six feet into the ground! With his back against the wall, the monstrous android attacks Vegeta’s weakest point: his arrogance! Can the Saiyan Prince resist Cell’s tempting challenge?
158 06 "Krillin's Decision" September 23, 1992 October 30, 2000
With beautiful Android 18 in his sights, Krillin clutches the controller that will shut her down forever. But when the moment arrives, the little man hesitates! All the while, Cell looms overhead, hungry for perfection!
159 07 "The Last Defense" September 30, 1992 October 31, 2000
With the remote control smashed, Krillin and Trunks must save Android 18 from Cell’s power-hungry grasp. But Vegeta has other plans in mind. Will trunks attack his own father to save humanity?
160 08 "Cell is Complete" October 14, 1992 November 1, 2000
The earth’s greatest fear has come true: Cell is complete! Can anyone stop the android nightmare in his final, perfect form? As the heroes nervously line up, a glimmer of hope shines from above. Gohan is a Super Saiyan!
161 09 "Vegeta Must Pay" October 21, 1992 November 2, 2000
After allowing Cell to reach his final form, Vegeta is ready for the challenge he was promised. But as Cell easily deflects the Saiyan’s every blow, it’s clear that Vegeta has more on his hands than he bargained for!
162 10 "Trunks Ascends" October 28, 1992 November 3, 2000
Tapping into the deepest wells of his energy, Vegeta summons one last attack: the Final Flash! Meanwhile, Trunks struggles to decide whether or not to help his father. Vegeta’s pride is at stake, but so is his life!
163 11 "Saving Throw" November 4, 1992 November 6, 2000
Vegeta lies unconscious after his battle with Cell, and Trunks unleashes his hidden powers to save his father’s life. With Goku and Gohan still training, Trunks is the only person standing in the evil android’s way.
164 12 "Ghosts from Tomorrow" November 11, 1992 November 7, 2000
Trunks vows to stop the future from repeating itself; Cell can’t wait for the future to unfold. It’s all up for grabs as the two warriors prepare for battle. Only one future will survive. Whose will it be?
165 13 "The Cell Games" November 18, 1992 November 8, 2000
Realizing that his powers are no match for his opponent, Trunks accepts defeat, only to be given a second chance when Cell proposes a tournament! Is Cell really interested in competition, or does he have a sinister motive?

Cell Games Saga (1992-1993)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate Toonami Airdate
166 01 "What is the Tournament?" November 25, 1992 November 9, 2000
While Trunks tells the others of Cell’s plans to hold a tournament, the diabolical android begins his preparations for the competition by constructing a fighting arena. Do the Z-Fighters have a chance, or is this a contest that only Cell can win?
167 02 "The Doomsday Broadcast" December 2, 1992 November 13, 2000
Cell breaks into showbiz - literally! The sinister android hijacks a television station in order to announce his “Cell Games” to the world! But are there any challengers left with the strength and courage to get into the ring?
168 03 "Meet Me in the Ring" December 9, 1992 November 14, 2000
Panicked Earthlings flee their homes to escape Cell’s wrath, but all hope is not lost! Back at the Lookout, Goku and Gohan finally emerge from the Time Chamber. After a quick trip to size up the competition, Goku is ready to battle Cell!
169 04 "No Worries Here" December 16, 1992 November 15, 2000
With nine days until Cell’s tournament begins, Vegeta, Piccolo, and Trunks plan their return to the Time Chamber, but Goku decides he and Gohan have had enough training! What does Goku know that the others don’t?
170 05 "A Girl Named Lime" January 13, 1993 November 16, 2000
Gohan stumbles upon a village that has retreated to a nearby shelter, and when he discovers that the owner of the shelter is capitalizing on the villagers' fear of Cell, he comes up with a Super Saiyan solution to the problem!
171 06 "Memories of Gohan" January 20, 1993 November 20, 2000
As the Cell Games draw near, Goku enjoys his remaining time with friends and family! First he fishes with Krillin, then he strolls down memory lane with Chi Chi, and finally it's time for a very special boy to blow out the candles!
172 07 "A New Guardian" January 27, 1993 November 21, 2000
When the Royal Military foolishly tries to stop Cell with ordinary weapons, the attack quickly becomes a suicide mission! Goku is determined to revive the fallen soldiers, but that will require new Dragon Balls!
173 08 "Dende's Dragon" February 3, 1993 November 22, 2000
With help from King Kai, Goku travels to the new Namek to recruit a new guardian for the Earth! Most of the Namekians refuse the offer, but there’s one little guy who can’t wait to go! Dende is back, and he’s going to create a new Dragon!
174 09 "The Puzzle of General Tao" February 10, 1993 November 23, 2000
Goku comes face to face with an old adversary: General Tao! The search for the Dragon Balls led Goku to the aging general, but unless the Super Saiyan can solve the crafty villain’s puzzle, the search may end in vain!
175 10 "The Games Begin" February 17, 1993 November 27, 2000
The wait is over, and the Cell Games are ready to begin! The Z-Fighters arrive ringside, only to discover another challenger already on the scene. It’s none other than World Martial Arts Champion, Mr. Satan!
176 11 "Losers Fight First" March 3, 1993 November 28, 2000
Caroni and Pirozhki, Mr. Satan’s top students, make a spectacular entrance to the ring, but are they really ready to rumble with Cell? Don’t miss a minute of the fun, because this fight could be over fast!
177 12 "Goku vs. Cell" March 10, 1993 November 29, 2000
The main event begins! Now free of distraction, Goku steps into the ring to face Cell. The Earth shakes and the heavens tremble as these mighty super warriors collide! And that’s just the warm up!
178 13 "Cell's Bag of Tricks" March 17, 1993 November 30, 2000
Cell attacks Goku with a dazzling array of moves including the Destructo Disk, the Special Beam Cannon, and even the Kamehameha Wave! Goku matches the monster blow for blow, but how long can he last against such a lethal arsenal?
179 14 "No More Rules" March 31, 1993 December 4, 2000
As the battle intensifies, Cell quickly grows tired of the rules he created for the tournament. With a flick of his finger, the Android destroys the ring, instantly turning the Cell Games into a deadly fight to the finish!
180 15 "The Fight is Over" April 7, 1993 December 5, 2000
Goku blasts Cell with a Kamehameha Wave that reduces the android to a pile of cinders, but his triumph is short-lived. The monster shows his amazing resilience by fully regenerating himself!
181 16 "Faith in a Boy" April 14, 1993 December 6, 2000
After surrendering to Cell, Goku names the next challenger to enter the Cell Games: Gohan! Goku has supreme faith in his son’s abilities, but the young Saiyan will need a lot more than his father’s confidence if he’s going to survive!
182 17 "Gohan's Desperate Plea"[n 2] April 21, 1993 December 7, 2000
The fight between Gohan and Cell intensifies, but the villain’s attacks seem to have no effect on the boy! Could the young hero really have the power to defeat the evil android once and for all?
183 18 "Android Explosion" April 28, 1993 December 11, 2000
Cell is determined to unleash Gohan’s full potential, but the boy refuses to fight, prompting the android to torture Gohan’s friends instead! Next, Cell does the unthinkable by spawning miniature Cells to attack the Z-Fighters!
184 19 "Children of Cell Attack"[n 3] May 5, 1993 December 12, 2000
Gohan boils with rage as the Cell Juniors wreak havoc on the Z-Fighters. The boy struggles to resist the urge to fight, but he’s a powder keg waiting to explode, and Android 16 appears ready to light the fuse!
185 20 "The Unleashing"[n 4] May 12, 1993 December 13, 2000
Spurred by Android 16’s dying words, Gohan’s hidden power is finally unleashed! With his new strength and speed, Gohan easily destroys the wicked Cell Juniors, but his sights are set on a bigger target!
186 21 "The Unstoppable Gohan" May 19, 1993 December 14, 2000
Cell’s desire for battle turns into a nightmare as Gohan unleashes the full fury of his strength. The evil android powers up to his maximum level, but will it be enough to spare him from the wrath of Super Saiyan 2?
187 22 "Cell's Mighty Breakdown"[n 5] May 26, 1993 December 18, 2000
Gohan’s Super Saiyan strength appears to have no limit, and the young hero delivers a blow so severe it causes Cell to cough up Android 18! As the monster wears down, Gohan prepares to end the battle once and for all!
188 23 "A Hero's Farewell" June 2, 1993 December 19, 2000
Clearly overmatched by Gohan, Cell initiates his last line of defense: a self-destruct program that will blow up the entire planet! With only seconds to spare, Goku risks everything to transport Cell away from the Earth.
189 24 "Cell Returns!" June 16, 1993 December 20, 2000
The nightmare continues! Cell explodes, but a particle of his nucleus survives the blast, providing all the android needs to regenerate himself! Restored to his ultimate form, Cell returns to the Earth more powerful than ever!
190 25 "The Horror Won't End" June 23, 1993 December 21, 2000
After easily dispensing of both Trunks and Vegeta, Cell announces a new plan. First, he’ll destroy the Earth, and after that, the Universe will be his next target! Can this weapon of ultimate destruction be stopped?
191 26 "Save the World" June 30, 1993 December 26, 2000
The final showdown begins! While Goku telepathically coaches Gohan from the Other World, the Z-Fighters jump in for a five-sided attack! Gohan has the potential inside him, but can Goku show him how to unlock it?
192 27 "Goku's Noble Decision"[n 6] July 7, 1993 December 27, 2000
Cell is finally defeated, but the Z-Fighters still have much to resolve! Can they make it to the Lookout in time to heal the badly-injured Gohan? Is Android 18 still a threat? And can our heroes find a way to bring back Goku?
193 28 "One More Wish" July 14, 1993 December 28, 2000
After Goku’s decision to stay in the after-world, Krillin uses the final wish to save Android 18, but does he have the courage to reveal his true feelings? And is anyone brave enough to break the news of Goku's passing to Chi Chi?!
194 29 "Free the Future" July 21, 1993 December 29, 2000
Peace and order have been restored on Earth in the present, but Trunks’ future world is still a place of darkness and despair! Once he arrives home, the future will be forever changed!

Great Saiyaman Saga (1993)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate Toonami Airdate
195 01 "Warriors of the Dead" July 28, 1993 September 10, 2001
When Goku hears about a martial arts master known as the Grand Kai, he rushes to meet him for a lesson! Meanwhile, Cell, Frieza, King Cold and the Ginyu Force have teamed up to take control of Other World!
196 02 "Tournament Begins" August 11, 1993 September 11, 2001
Goku must train for 10,000 years before he can study under the Grand Kai! But when the West, South, and East Kai’s decide to hold an Other World Tournament, Goku gets his chance! All he has to do is defeat the greatest fighters of all time!
197 03 "Water Fight" August 18, 1993 September 12, 2001
The Other World Tournament advances to the Quarter-Finals, and the battles are out of this world! Goku's opponent, Arqua, appears to be a wimp, but things change quickly when he transforms the entire ring into water!
198 04 "Final Round" August 25, 1993 September 13, 2001
Goku advances to the final round of the tournament where he will face the warrior Pikkon! Sparks of energy fly as the brawlers battle for the title! When Pikkon reveals a Piccolo-like secret, Goku must up the ante! It's Super Saiyan time!
199 05 "Goku vs. Pikkon" September 1, 1993 September 14, 2001
Goku may be a Super Saiyan, but can he withstand Pikkon's unbelievable Thunder Flash Attack?! And that's not all! While Goku's been fighting in Other World, seven years have passed on Earth, Gohan is now a teenager!
200 06 "Gohan Goes to High School" September 8, 1993 September 17, 2001
On his first day of high school, Gohan stops a truckload of bank robbers by turning Super Saiyan. Now, the city can't stop talking about this mysterious "Gold Fighter!” Can Gohan get through class without revealing his secret identity?
201 07 "I am Saiyaman" September 15, 1993 September 18, 2001
Afraid he’ll be recognized by his classmates, Gohan gets Bulma to design a retractable super-hero costume that he can activate in an instant. Say goodbye to Gohan - and hello to Saiyaman!
202 08 "Gohan's First Date" September 29, 1993 November 27, 2001
Gohan thinks being a super-hero is a snap until a pretty girl named Angela discovers his secret. When Angela threatens to tell all unless he goes on a date with her, Gohan's life suddenly becomes more complicated than ever!
203 09 "Rescue Videl" October 20, 1993 September 19, 2001
When the Red Shark Gang kidnaps the mayor and demands a showdown with Mr. Satan, it's Videl who answers the challenge. Gohan knows Videl is in over her head, but he can't leave his classroom to help her without blowing his cover!
204 10 "Blackmail" October 27, 1993 September 20, 2001
When a greedy circus promoter kidnaps a baby dinosaur, all he sees are dollar signs! Little does he know, that the dinosaur is a close, personal friend of the Great Saiyaman!
205 11 "I'll Fight Too!" November 3, 1993 September 21, 2001
Lights! Camera! Action! The Great Saiyaman is about to become a movie star! But the hero’s brush with stardom better not take long, because he has to hurry up and tell all of his old friends the big news: Goku’s coming back!
206 12 "The Newest Super Saiyan" November 10, 1993 September 24, 2001
While training for the upcoming tournament, Gohan discovers that Goten has already reached the level of Super Saiyan! Sparks fly when the brothers spar, but the main event happens when Videl meets Chi Chi for the first time!
207 13 "Take Flight Videl"[n 7] November 17, 1993 September 25, 2001
With the Tournament fast approaching, Videl and Goten must learn to fly! Miles away, Vegeta holds a training session of his own, and his young son, Trunks, has a big surprise in store for him.
208 14 "Gather for the Tournament" November 24, 1993 September 26, 2001
Videl learns to fly, and Gohan and Goten do some last minute honing of their Super Saiyan skills. On the island where the tournament will be held, a special guest arrives! What do you say to a hero who's been dead for seven years?!
209 15 "Camera Shy" December 8, 1993 September 27, 2001
High school jock, Sharpner, discovers his crush, Videl, has her heart set on the mysterious Great Saiyaman! Refusing to be replaced, Sharpner vows to ruin the caped fighter by unmasking his true identity and capturing it on film!

World Tournament Saga (1993-1994)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate Toonami Airdate
210 01 "The World Tournament" December 15, 1993 September 28, 2001
The action begins as the World Martial Arts Tournament opens with the Junior Division! Thirty-five young fighters vie for the prize, but the matches prove to be more comedy than competition - until Trunks steps into the ring!
211 02 "Trunks vs. Goten" December 22, 1993 October 2, 2001
Goten and Trunks breeze through the Junior Division of the tournament until they find themselves going head-to-head in the finals! Who will win this exciting match? This is one championship fight you won't want to miss!
212 03 "Best of the Boys" January 12, 1994 October 3, 2001
The match for the Junior Division World Championship continues as Goten and Trunks battle for the title! The winner of this final joust becomes the new World Champion! Can Goten outwit the cunning Trunks?
213 04 "Big Trouble, Little Trunks" January 19, 1994 October 4, 2001
After winning the championship, Trunks fights an exhibition match against Mr. Satan! Can the Champ hold on to his reputation as the world's strongest fighter? Meanwhile, two mysterious figures reveal themselves to Goku!
214 05 "Who Will Fight Who?" January 26, 1994 October 5, 2001
Trunks and Gohan infiltrate the adult competition at the tournament by donning the disguise of Mighty Mask. The pairings for the day’s matches are selected. The first to fight: Krillin vs. Pintar, a man easily ten times Krillin’s size!
215 06 "Forfeit of Piccolo" February 2, 1994 October 8, 2001
Piccolo stuns the crowd by surrendering to his mysterious opponent before the first punch is thrown! Next into the ring is Videl, who must face the enormous Spopovitch. Will she be able to handle such a large job?
216 07 "A Dark and Secret Power" February 9, 1994 October 9, 2001
Videl takes to the ring for what is expected to be an easy victory over Spopovitch. She hits the towering brute with everything she’s got, but her attacks have no effect. It seems Spopovitch is possessed by a supernatural power!
217 08 "Videl is Crushed" February 16, 1994 October 10, 2001
To everyone’s horror, Spopovitch delays his inevitable victory for the purposes of torturing Videl! It appears the muscle-bound thug isn’t going to stop until he kills her! Will Videl make it out of the ring alive?
218 09 "Identities Revealed" February 23, 1994 October 11, 2001
Gohan’s identity is finally discovered as he takes his place on the tournament floor, but he has bigger things to worry about. His opponent, Kibito, is determined to see him transform into a Super Saiyan!
219 10 "Energy Drain" March 2, 1994 October 12, 2001
When Gohan transforms into a Super Saiyan, Spopovitch and Yamu spring into action! Armed with a mysterious energy-draining device, the pair launch an attack on the golden-haired teen.

Babidi Saga (1994)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate Toonami Airdate
220 01 "The Wizard's Curse" March 9, 1994 October 15, 2001
The Z-Fighters race to stop Babidi’s cronies from delivering the pure energy that will be used resurrect the dreaded Majin Buu. Will they find Babidi’s hidden spaceship in time?
221 02 "King of the Demons" March 16, 1994 October 16, 2001
Piccolo and Krillin are turned to stone by Dabura! Determined to save their friends, Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta board Babidi’s ship only to find themselves trapped! Can they save their friends and find their way out?
222 03 "Vegeta Attacks" March 23, 1994 October 17, 2001
At each stage of Babidi’s ship, Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta must face a fearsome warrior, each more powerful than the last. There’s no room for error! Even the tiniest mistake will enable Babidi to steal their energy for Majin Buu!
223 04 "Next Up, Goku" April 13, 1994 October 18, 2001
Babidi unleashes his monster Yakon to steal the Z-Fighters’ energy for Majin Buu. The battle at Stage Two is sure to be intense, as Yakon is one of the most fearsome creatures in the universe!
224 05 "Battle Supreme" April 20, 1994 October 22, 2001
At the World Martial Arts Tournament, the five remaining competitors enter the ring for an all-out Battle Royale! The fists fly as Number 18, Mighty Mask, and Mr. Satan duke it out to decide who will be the next Champion of the World!
225 06 "Eighteen Unmasks" April 27, 1994 October 23, 2001
The battle heats up as Number 18 and Mighty Mask take their fight to the skies! Number 18 gives it everything she’s got, but her attacks prove useless against her masked opponent. Could she find the edge she needs to win?
226 07 "Pay to Win" May 4, 1994 October 24, 2001
As the final bout of the tournament continues, Number 18 throws the defending champ for a loop by offering to throw the fight! Meanwhile, Babidi has selected his warrior for Stage 3: Dabura, King of the Demon World!
227 08 "Heart of a Villain" May 18, 1994 October 25, 2001
The intense battle between Gohan and Dabura rages on, but just as the Stage 3 clash reaches a heated peak, Dabura stops the fight! Why has the evil giant conceded, and what is the great discovery he claims to have made?
228 09 "The Dark Prince Returns" May 25, 1994 October 29, 2001
In an all-out assault against Vegeta, Babidi uses his power to undo the unsuspecting Prince from within! Vegeta is stripped of his good qualities by the wicked wizard, and becomes the heartless warrior that he once was!
229 10 "Vegeta's Pride" June 15, 1994 October 30, 2001
Evil Vegeta gives Goku an ultimatum: fight - or watch him annihilate more innocent lives! Goku vows to settle the score between them once and for all, but the Supreme Kai steps between the Saiyans with a bold declaration!
230 11 "The Long Awaited Fight" June 22, 1994 October 31, 2001
The battle between Goku and Vegeta has begun! With Babidi’s magic enhancing his already incredible strength, Vegeta matches Goku move for move, but every blow the Saiyan Prince lands is a boost for Majin Buu!
231 12 "Magic Ball of Buu" June 29, 1994 November 1, 2001
With the fight between Goku and Vegeta supplying vast quantities of energy for Majin Buu, there’s not a moment to lose! Can Gohan muster up the strength to stop the evil wizard before it’s too late?

Majin Buu Saga (1994-1995)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate Toonami Airdate
232 01 "Buu is Hatched" July 6, 1994 November 5, 2001
The seal encasing Buu is finally broken! Supreme Kai insists on retreat, but Gohan refuses, launching an incredible series of energy attacks. When the shell opens, nothing is inside! Gohan, however, knows it’s no time to celebrate.
233 02 "The Losses Begin" July 13, 1994 November 6, 2001
With his big pink belly and infantile behavior, Buu doesn’t fit the bill of a galaxy destroyer - until he hurls Dabura into a cliff with a single blow! Gohan senses a limitless power, and the Supreme Kai insists this is the end!
234 03 "The Terror of Majin Buu" July 27, 1994 November 7, 2001
Supreme Kai must use his unique fighting powers to keep Buu at bay - or lose his life! One mile away, Goten and Trunks stumble upon Piccolo, still frozen in stone, and accidentally shatter him to pieces! And there’s more! The King of Demons returns!
235 04 "Meal Time" August 3, 1994 November 8, 2001
Free from the grip of Babidi, Vegeta decides to seek his revenge by destroying the monster Majin Buu. Assuming Gohan to be a victim of the voracious villain, the Super Saiyan goes ballistic. Can Vegeta bring down Buu?
236 05 "The Warrior's Decision" August 17, 1994 November 12, 2001
With Goku and Gohan missing in action, it’s up to Vegeta to end Majin Buu’s reign of terror. The Saiyan prince gives it his all, but Buu’s powers may be more than he can handle!
237 06 "Final Atonement" August 24, 1994 November 13, 2001
Trunks and Goten save Vegeta from a savage beating, but the prideful prince is determined to destroy Majin Buu by himself. Vegeta is prepared to risk everything to defeat this foe, but is he really ready to give up his own life?
238 07 "Evil Lives On" August 31, 1994 September 16, 2002
Majin Buu’s flesh is scattered on the battlefield, but his mystical power is rebuilding the monster into one deadly piece! Babidi is recovering, too, having narrowly survived Piccolo’s attack!
239 08 "Find the Dragon Balls" September 7, 1994 September 17, 2002
Anxious to undo the massacre caused by Vegeta, Bulma and the others search frantically for the seven Dragon Balls! Meanwhile, the injured Goku finally awakens, and Dende uses his healing powers to bring him back to speed!
240 09 "Revival" September 21, 1994 September 18, 2002
Goku hatches a plan for defeating Majin Buu: Fusion! By joining two fighters of equal size and strength, an entirely new fighter can be created. But only one such pair remains—Goten and Trunks! Can the young half-Saiyans save the world?
241 10 "Global Announcement" September 28, 1994 September 19, 2002
Babidi seeks vengeance against Piccolo, Goten, and Trunks! Plastering images on everyone’s mind, Babidi threatens to terrorize humanity until the trio is brought forward! Meanwhile, Gohan is taken to Supreme Kai’s world!
242 11 "Learn to Fuse" October 12, 1994 September 23, 2002
Goku begins training Goten and Trunks in the art of Fusion. Meanwhile, Gohan, having been healed in Supreme Kai’s world, tries to remove the legendary Z-Sword to use in the fight against Majin Buu!
243 12 "The Z Sword" October 19, 1994 September 24, 2002
Majin Buu launches into a feeding frenzy, transforming an entire town’s population into chocolate! Gohan draws the ancient Z-Sword, Goku struggles to teach Goten and Trunks the art of Fusion, and an unlikely hero is asked to join the fight!
244 13 "Race to Capsule Corp" November 2, 1994 September 25, 2002
As Goten and Trunks train to stop the vicious Majin Buu, Idasa’s jaded mother tells Babidi exactly where Trunks lives! The Z-Fighters must now find a way to stop the evil wizard before he reaches Capsule Corp!
245 14 "Super Saiyan 3?!" November 9, 1994 September 26, 2002
Trunks searches frantically for the lost dragon radar, and Goku powers-up to an unimaginable level: Super Saiyan 3! Will this newfound strength be enough to stop Majin Buu from destroying West City?
246 15 "Buu's Mutiny" November 16, 1994 September 30, 2002
Goku uses his new Super Saiyan 3 abilities to combat the evil Majin Buu, buying Trunks the time he needs to locate the missing Dragon Radar. But now that Goku has started the fight, he may not be able to escape!
247 16 "The Fusion Dance" November 23, 1994 October 1, 2002
Liberated from his master, Majin Buu becomes even more destructive than before, wiping out entire cities in mere seconds! Earth’s only hope now rests on the shoulders of two young warriors: Goten and Trunks!
248 17 "Goku's Time is Up" November 30, 1994 October 2, 2002
Tensions rise for Goten and Trunks as their duel with Majin Buu approaches. Meanwhile, Buu prepares for the upcoming battle by building himself a home! Elsewhere, Goku bids a poignant farewell as he finally returns to Other World.
249 18 "Return to Other World" December 7, 1994 October 3, 2002
While Trunks and Goten continue their quest to perfect the Fusion Technique, Gohan seeks to master the Z-Sword. Back on Earth, an encounter with a blind boy reveals that there is another side to the belligerent Buu!
250 19 "Out from the Broken Sword" December 14, 1994 October 7, 2002
When Gohan’s intense training breaks the legendary Z-Sword, all hope seems lost until Old Kai emerges from the legendary weapon. Who is this aged fellow, and does he really have the incredible power he claims to possess?
251 20 "Gotenks is Born" December 21, 1994 October 8, 2002
After many comical misfires, Trunks and Goten finally perfect the Fusion technique, and Gotenks is born! Defying Piccolo’s command, the super-kid immediately leaves to go fight Majin Buu! Is Gotenks ready for the fight of his young life?
252 21 "Unlikely Friendship" January 11, 1995 October 9, 2002
As Majin Buu continues to terrorize humanity, a lone savior appears: Mr. Satan! His Megaton punch won’t be enough to stop the monster, but this unlikely hero may have a few surprises in store for Buu!
253 22 "I Kill No More" January 25, 1995 October 10, 2002
While the Z-Fighters continue training in preparation for their battle with Majin Buu, Mr. Satan devises some sneakier plans to take the villain down. But will he even need to carry them out? Is Majin Buu having a change of heart?

Fusion Saga (1995)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate Toonami Airdate
254 01 "The Evil of Men" February 1, 1995 October 14, 2002
When Mr. Satan inspires Majin Buu to give up his evil ways, it seems the professional pretender has really saved the world! But when a deranged madman suddenly spoils Buu’s good mood, the pink terror goes on another rampage!
255 02 "Buu Against Buu" February 8, 1995 October 15, 2002
The Battle of the Buus begins as Majin Buu fights his evil counterpart! The good Buu gets a taste of his own medicine when he’s turned into chocolate! Evil Buu gobbles him up, and a horrible transformation takes place! Who is this radical new Buu?
256 03 "Empty Planet" February 15, 1995 October 16, 2002
When the new and improved Majin Buu makes a surprise visit to the Lookout to challenge Gotenks, every second becomes a test of survival! And where are Trunks and Goten during the chaos that erupts?... Sound asleep, of course!
257 04 "Time Struggle" February 22, 1995 October 17, 2002
Before he can unleash his fury on the remaining Z-Fighters, Majin Buu is coaxed into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. Inside, Trunks and Goten are training diligently, but will they have enough time to perfect their new moves before Majin Buu arrives?
258 05 "Super Moves of Gotenks" March 1, 1995 October 21, 2002
The long awaited rematch between Majin Buu and Gotenks begins! But when Gotenks’ fighting techniques come up short, he is forced to improvise - resulting in some of the craziest attack moves ever!
259 06 "Trapped in Forever" March 8, 1995 October 22, 2002
The battle between Gotenks and Majin Buu rages on inside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. On the outside, family and friends wait anxiously for Gotenks and Piccolo to reappear. Can they successfully defeat Majin Buu and make it out alive?
260 07 "Feeding Frenzy" March 15, 1995 October 23, 2002
Powered by his insatiable hunger, Majin Buu escapes the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, leaving Piccolo and Gotenks trapped inside. Krillin and the gang are forced to fight the monster on their own. Will Buu finally make a meal out of the good guys?
261 08 "Gotenks is Awesome" March 22, 1995 October 24, 2002
Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks continues his fight with Majin Buu, and the Lookout is caught in the crossfire! As Gotenks turns up the power, so does Majin Buu - and by the time it’s over, one of them will be in way over his head!
262 09 "Unlucky Break" April 26, 1995 October 28, 2002
Gohan continues his training on the World of the Kais. Meanwhile, Gotenks briefly takes the upper hand in the battle with Majin Buu before his techniques begin to fall apart. Will Gohan be ready in time to step in and finish the fight?
263 10 "A Whole New Gohan" May 3, 1995 October 29, 2002
When Gotenks’ fusion unravels, it appears the end has finally come for Goten and Trunks. But just as things seem their worst, Gohan descends on the scene with his newly awakened powers! Finally, the tables are turning on Majin Buu!
264 11 "Search for Survivors" May 17, 1995 October 30, 2002
After being dominated on the battlefield, Majin Buu blows himself up in a desperate attempt to destroy Gohan! But is this just a ploy? Gohan seems to think so! Is Majin Buu plotting an ambush or simply trying to buy a little time?
265 12 "Majin Buu Transforms" May 24, 1995 November 4, 2002
Majin Buu reappears, ready for battle, but rather than continue his fight against Gohan, Buu stages a clever deception to absorb Gotenks and Piccolo. With the wisdom of Piccolo and the power of Super Saiyan Gotenks, Buu transforms into "Super Buu!"
266 13 "The Old Kai's Weapon" May 31, 1995 November 5, 2002
After absorbing Piccolo and Gotenks, Majin Buu’s powers have increased exponentially! Armed with some new tricks, Majin Buu is poised for global destruction. Now that Gohan is alone and weakening, is there anyone who can stop the monster?
267 14 "Ready to Fuse?" June 7, 1995 November 6, 2002
Goku watches helplessly from Other World as Majin Buu sets his sights on Gohan. Luckily the Old Kai reveals a secret source of power that could save the day. Is Goku ready to bond with his son and put an end to Majin Buu’s reign of terror?
268 15 "Union of Rivals" June 28, 1995 November 7, 2002
After Majin Buu absorbs Gohan, Goku’s plan to join forces with his son is ruined. But an unlikely ally arrives on the scene—Vegeta! Will the Saiyan Prince put aside his differences and agree to merge with Goku?
269 16 "Meet Vegito" July 5, 1995 November 8, 2002
The bodies of Goku and Vegeta join to form a new Saiyan warrior. The monster Majin Buu is impressed by the strength of his new opponent, but refuses to take him seriously. Will Majin Buu’s arrogance be his undoing?
270 17 "Rip in the Universe" July 12, 1995 November 11, 2002
The newly-formed Saiyan warrior Super Vegito matches Majin Buu punch for punch. But the monster’s new opponent stirs up an uncontrollable anger within the very heart of the beast. Will Majin Buu’s frenzy mean the end of planet Earth?
271 18 "Vegito... Downsized" July 19, 1995 November 12, 2002
The battle rages on between Vegito and Majin Buu! The Super Saiyan Combo seems to have the fight well in hand. But is Vegito tempting fate by toying with Buu? What terrible tricks does the wily, pink monster still have up his sleeve?
272 19 "The Incredible Fighting Candy" July 26, 1995 November 13, 2002
Having been reduced to a coffee-flavored candy, it seems nothing can stop Vegito from being consumed by the evil Majin Buu. But when the gumdrop fights back, Buu realizes that the battle is far from over!
273 20 "The Innards of Buu" August 2, 1995 November 14, 2002
When Majin Buu absorbs Vegito, the fused Saiyan separates into Goku and Vegeta once again. Deep within the villain, they reveal their plan to rescue Gohan and the others. Can the duo survive the digestive process and carry out their mission?
274 21 "Mind Trap" August 9, 1995 November 15, 2002
Dangers abound as Goku and Vegeta continue their search for Gohan inside of Majin Buu’s body! After meeting some disgusting bedfellows, they finally find what they’re looking for as they enter Majin Buu’s head!
275 22 "Deadly Vision" August 16, 1995 November 18, 2002
Goku and Vegeta reunite the others only to be attacked by Majin Buu! The showdown proves that fighting Buu inside his own head is a mind-bending experience. Can Goku and Vegeta survive in this twisted house of horrors where all is Buu?

Kid Buu Saga (1995-1996)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Funimation Title Japanese Airdate Toonami Airdate
276 01 "Evil Kid Buu!" August 23, 1995 November 19, 2002
When Super Buu’s body begins to mutate once again, Goku and Vegeta have to get out fast! But what awaits them should they manage to escape? What will the insidious Buu turn into next?
277 02 "End of Earth" September 6, 1995 March 17, 2003
After the cords of attachment to the roly-poly Buu are cut by Vegeta, Majin Buu should mutate into a much weaker form. But instead he gets even stronger! This baffles everyone but Kibito Kai, who discloses Majin Buu's bizarre history!
278 03 "True Saiyans Fight Alone" September 13, 1995 March 18, 2003
With Earth erased from existence, Majin Buu begins his search for Goku and Vegeta, leaving entire worlds destroyed in his wake. But when Buu's hunt leads him to the World of the Kais, Goku and Vegeta draw the line!
279 04 "Battle for the Universe Begins" September 20, 1995 March 19, 2003
With Majin Buu ready for a fight, Kibito Kai is stunned to see Goku and Vegeta playing a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors! Rather than use the Fusion Technique to join their powers, the duo has decided to fight Buu one at a time!
280 05 "Vegeta's Respect" October 18, 1995 March 20, 2003
When Super Saiyan 3 Goku collapses from exhaustion, Vegeta enters the fight, but he doesn’t last long! Just as Majin Buu is about to deliver the deathblow, Goku makes a comeback!
281 06 "Minute of Desperation" November 1, 1995 March 21, 2003
Goku's powers are fading, and he must end the battle before it's too late! Enter Vegeta, who begins a furious battle with Buu to buy Goku the time needed to gather energy. Outclassed by his opponent, can the Saiyan Prince survive!?
282 07 "Old Buu Emerges" November 8, 1995 March 24, 2003
When Vegeta falls, Mr. Satan steps in to take up the challenge! It appears the wannabe hero has signed his death warrant, but when Buu attempts to attack, the monster is crippled by agony!
283 08 "Earth Reborn" November 15, 1995 March 25, 2003
As good Majin Buu wages an all-out war against his evil counterpart, Vegeta asks Dende to summon the Dragon on the new Planet Namek. With the good Buu's power dwindling, will Vegeta have enough time to carry out the final phase of his plan?
284 09 "Call to Action" November 22, 1995 March 26, 2003
Goku awaits the arrival of the Earthlings’ collective energy to vitalize the Spirit Bomb, but the energy isn’t coming! Have the people of the Earth turned a deaf ear to Vegeta’s plea for help at this most critical hour?
285 10 "People of Earth Unite" November 29, 1995 March 27, 2003
The foolish Earthlings ignore Goku, but when Mr. Satan asks for help, the humans have a change of heart. Will their outpouring of energy arrive in time? Goku can only wait and watch as Vegeta crumbles under the might of Majin Buu!
286 11 "Spirit Bomb Triumphant" December 13, 1995 March 28, 2003
After the good Buu and Mr. Satan free Vegeta, Goku launches the Spirit Bomb! Unfortunately, the weary Saiyan doesn’t have enough power to deliver the blast, and Buu sends it right back at him! Will Goku be destroyed by his own attack?
287 12 "Celebrations With Majin Buu" December 20, 1995 March 31, 2003
When Goku and his companions return to Earth after defeating Majin Buu, they are welcomed with open arms. But nobody is happy to see the good Buu! Can Mr. Satan’s pink pal manage to fit into society? Or is he destined to become an outcast?
288 13 "He's Always Late" January 10, 1996 April 2, 2003
Goku has his hands full guarding four dragon eggs from the dangers of the wild, but even if he can save the baby dragons, he will soon face an even more dangerous peril: an angry Chi Chi!
289 14 "Granddaughter Pan"' January 17, 1996 April 3, 2003
It’s been ten years since the demise of evil Majin Buu, and Earth is once again at peace. Gohan is a scholar. Trunks and Goten are strong, young teenagers! Vegeta and Bulma have a new daughter! And Goku is a grandfather!
290 15 "Buu's Reincarnation" January 24, 1996 April 4, 2003
A new World Tournament is set to begin! With help from Majin Buu, Goku rigs the drawing so he faces a mysterious fighter in the first round of the finals! Is this timid, little village boy called Uub really as strong as Goku thinks?
291 16 "Goku's Next Journey" January 31, 1996 April 7, 2003
Uub grows stronger as the battle rages, soon becoming the Saiyan’s equal, but before the match is decided, Goku makes a startling revelation! With his plan revealed, Goku and Uub depart the arena, leaving a stunned crowd in their wake.

Movies[]

No. English Title Japanese Release English Release Toonami Premiere
01 Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone July 15, 1989 December 9, 1997 February 12, 1999
Garlic Jr. is on the hunt for the seven Dragon Balls, and Gohan lands on the hit list when he refuses to surrender his own magic orb! Goku is ready to fight to save his son, but the situation takes a dire turn after the pint-sized villain summons Shenron and wishes for immortality! Next stop, the Dead Zone!
02 Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest March 10, 1990 March 17, 1998 February 5, 1999
After his cunning assistant gathers the Dragon Balls, the sinister Dr. Wheelo is finally freed from his icy tomb. The deadly duo plans to conquer the world with their brilliant biotechnology, but first they must find a body worthy of the doctor’s amazing brain! Number one on the wish list – none other than Goku!
03 Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might July 7, 1990 May 26, 1998 January 29, 1999
Devious doubles and terrifying trees keep Goku and friends busy in this epic motion picture experience! Turles, a Goku look-alike with very bad intentions, pits father against son with the help of a plant designed to consume the energy of an entire planet! Can Goku defeat his mirror image and the vile Tree of Might!
04 Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug March 19, 1991 August 7, 2001 April 24, 2004
Goku and Krillin race to save Earth from a giant asteroid, but a far greater menace lurks in the shadows! Lord Slug, a Namekian with legendary powers, seeks to create a new home for himself in the wake of his banishment. Can Goku and his fellow warriors defeat this ancient enemy before all is lost?
05 Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge July 21, 1991 January 22, 2002 September 19, 2003
Cooler, brother of the fallen Frieza, travels to Earth on a mission to settle an old score with Goku. Backed by his evil Armored Squadron, Cooler aims to eliminate all of Goku’s closest allies, starting with Piccolo and Gohan! The monster seeks vengeance, and he’ll destroy the entire planet to get what he came for!
06 Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler March 7, 1992 August 13, 2002 September 26, 2003
As an eerily familiar foe threatens the peaceful people of Namek, Goku and the Z-Fighters are summoned to save a world that is not their own. The face behind this heinous onslaught? None other than Cooler and his malevolent minions! The fate of Namek hangs in the balance, and victory won’t be so easy the second time around!
07 Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! July 11, 1992 February 4, 2003
A mysterious fiend is creating Androids that are faster, stronger, and far more deadly than anything ever devised by the deceased Doctor Gero. Goku and the rest of the Z-Fighters must find the identity of the murderous mastermind if they are to halt the onslaught of his lethal inventions.
08 Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary
Super Saiyan
March 6, 1993 August 26, 2003 December 20, 2014
Broly – a powerful Saiyan warrior with an unspeakable evil streak – has the Z-Fighters squarely in his sights! Now, a race to save the universe turns into a test of survival skills for Earth’s mightiest warriors. Prepare for the most intense Saiyan battle in history: a clash for the ages rooted in the pains of a secret past.
09 Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound July 10, 1993 August 17, 2004
Warriors from every corner of the galaxy are gathering to compete in the most incredible martial arts tournament ever conceived. Many will test their strength and skill, but few will live to see the end. Before a victor can be crowned, Bojack – a powerfully evil intergalactic villain – turns the tournament into a fight for survival!
10 Dragon Ball Z: Broly – Second Coming March 12, 1994 April 5, 2005
An investigation into the crash of a strange vessel quickly turns into a battle that not even Earth’s most powerful heroes are guaranteed to win. Broly, one of the greatest evils in existence, is back to wreak havoc on humanity! Only this time, Goku may be powerless to stop him!
11 Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly July 9, 1994 September 13, 2005
Corruption and technology combine to resurrect one of the greatest evils the universe has ever known. Broly is back and more deadly than ever! The sinister Super Saiyan appears to be unstoppable until Trunks discovers a secret that could stop the symbiotic scourge! Unfortuantely, it might be too late to prevent Earth’s ultimate day of reckoning.
12 Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn March 4, 1995 March 28, 2006 November 11, 2006
An industrial disaster in Other World unleashes the monstrous Janemba, a beast who grows stronger with each passing minute. While Goku and Vegeta fight for Other World's survival, Goten and Trunks confront a ghoulish army of the undead back on Earth. A dangerous plan of attack is devised, and only an unprecedented act of teamwork can save the universe!
13 Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon July 15, 1995 September 12, 2006 December 2, 2006
Dark magic has unleashed an ancient monster - Hirudegarn - that consumes both flesh and soul. As the beast rampages on Earth, its power threatens to increase to unthinkable levels. Such wickedness can only be defeated by Tapion, a man who has already given so much – and who will now offer his own life to save the universe.
14 Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods March 30, 2013 August 5, 2014
Following the events of the Dragon Ball Z television series, after the defeat of Majin Buu, a new power awakens and threatens humanity. Beerus, an ancient and powerful God of Destruction, searches for Goku after hearing rumors of the Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza. Realizing the threat Beerus poses to their home planet, the Z-fighters must find a way to stop him before it's too late. Only Goku, humanity’s last hope, can ascend to the level of a legendary Super Saiyan God and stop Beerus’s from destroying Earth, and possibly the entire universe!
15 Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' April 18, 2015 August 4, 2015
After years in spiritual purgatory, Frieza has been resurrected and plans to take his revenge on the Z-Fighters of Earth. Facing off against Frieza’s powerful new form, and his army of 1,000 soldiers, Goku and Vegeta must reach new levels of strength in order to protect Earth from their vengeful nemesis.

Specials / OVAs[]

No. English Title Japanese Release English Release Toonami Premiere
01 Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of
Goku
October 17, 1990 January 10, 2001 September 5, 2003
When a low-class Saiyan soldier named Bardock unexpectedly inherits the ability to see into the future, his life takes a dramatic turn for the worse! Haunted by visions of his own end as well as the destruction of his entire planet, Bardock sets off on a nightmarish race with fate to advert the impending disaster. But Bardock seems to be stumbling along in a maze of hopeless despair until a vision of his baby son, Kakarot, as a grown man inspires him to make a change and confront his destiny head on! This is the story of Bardock, the father of Goku!
02 Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks February 23, 1993 October 25, 2000 September 12, 2003
When Goku dies of a deadly virus, it seems like the end of the world. But the powerful Master's passing proves to be merely a presage of the horrible tragedies that are on the way! When two Androids appear and start destroying the great cities of Earth, the planet is plunged into darkness and it's inhabitants are living in fear. But there is one last hope! Goku's son Gohan is now a man, and though outnumbered by the demonic Androids, he does have a special young teenager named Trunks on his side! As Gohan trains Trunks, it seems like the world is collapsing around them! Can they put a stop to the horrible progression of evil? This is the story of the future that never was!
03 Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to
Eradicate the Saiyans
September 6, 1993
This feature was released in two parts as an "Official Visual Guide" to the Famicom video game of the same title. It is notable for never having seen an official release outside of Japan, unlike its 2010 remake.
04 Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His
Friends Return!!
September 21, 2008
This 35-minute Dragon Ball animated short film premiered at the Jump Super Anime Tour in September 2008.

Two years after the defeat of Majin Boo, Mr. Satan finishes construction on his brand new hotel. Feeling guilty that the hotel is in honor of what the majority of Earth believes to be his defeat of Boo, he invites all of the characters and their families to a banquet. Shortly after dinner, two Saiyan spaceships land just outside of town, and a mysterious Saiyan and his wife confront the heroes at the hotel. They are revealed to be Vegeta's younger brother, Tarble, who had been deemed too weak to fight in the past and was sent to a distant star before the destruction of Planet Vegeta, and his wife Gure, who is a small, cartoon-like alien. Tarble asks his brother for help in dealing with Abo and Kado, soldiers who are remnants of Frieza's army, who are causing havoc on his planet.

05 Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the
Super Saiyans
November 11, 2010 November 2, 2010
This is a remake of the 1993 OVA Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans. It was released as a bonus feature with the video game Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2. The feature was included worldwide, but was not dubbed in the appropriate language. Instead, the feature could only be viewed in Japanese with subtitles.

Dr. Lychee may be the last of the Tuffle people, a race that was completely wiped out some time ago by the Saiyans. He now plans to take revenge on the remaining Saiyans, Goku, Vegeta, Trunks, and Gohan. He creates a machine that will emit Destron, a gas that could destroy all life on Earth. The Saiyans, plus Piccolo, only have 72 hours to destroy these machines and find Dr. Lychee.

DBZ Ocean Saban DVD

The Ocean Group/Saban Entertainment/Funimation English Dub Overview[]

Color Season Episodes Toonami Premiere Toonami Finale
Saiyan Saga 26 August 31, 1998 October 5, 1998
Namek Saga 30 October 6, 1998 November 11, 1998
Movies 03 January 29, 1999 February 12, 1999

Saiyan Saga (1989-1990)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Ocean Title English Airdate Toonami Airdate[n 1]
01 "The Arrival of Raditz" September 13, 1996 August 31, 1998
Goku and Gohan attend a reunion on Master Roshi’s island, where Goku introduces his son to all of his old friends. The smiles quickly fade, however, as an unexpected visitor - Raditz - lands on the island.
02 "The World's Strongest Team" September 20, 1996 September 1, 1998
Raditz has kidnapped Gohan, and unless Goku agrees to join the sinister Saiyan, he may never see his son again! All hope is not lost, however, as a second visitor arrives, and Goku forges an unlikely alliance!
03 "Gohan's Hidden Powers" September 27, 1996 September 2, 1998
Piccolo may have a way to stop Raditz - the Special Beam Cannon! There’s only one problem. He needs time to gather energy for the blast, which means Goku must fight Raditz alone! Gohan unleashes a mighty attack that not even Radtiz can resist! But as quickly as his power appears, it vanishes. When Raditz prepares to strike back, Goku must make the ultimate sacrifice to save his son!
04 "Goku's Unusual Journey" October 4, 1996 September 3, 1998
Piccolo takes Gohan into the wild for a harsh training program. Meanwhile, Goku embarks on a new adventure in the next world, as he travels the endless Snake Way to reach the legendary King Kai!
05 "Gohan's Metamorphosis" October 11, 1996 September 4, 1998
Gohan begins his first day of Piccolo’s training. Alone in the wilderness, he must quickly learn to take care of himself. But that isn’t easy when he’s tired, hungry - and being chased by bloodthirsty dinosaurs! Korin wants Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu to report for special training! Meanwhile, Gohan’s grueling training causes him to undergo a shocking transformation!
06 "Gohan Makes a Friend" October 18, 1996 September 7, 1998
To escape a pack of wild animals, Gohan ventures into an ancient cave, where he meets an old Capsule Corp robot. The robot has lived alone in the cave for over 30 years, and he’s not happy to have visitors! Gohan’s wilderness adventure continues, as he makes a new dinosaur friend! He’s happy to finally have some company until he’s harshly reminded that not all dinosaurs are friendly!
07 "Trouble on Arlia" October 25, 1996 September 8, 1998
On planet Arlia, Vegeta and Nappa become prisoners of the tyrant king who rules the planet. After a brief scuffle with the monster Yeddy, the Arlians realize that the two Saiyans are more than they can handle.
08 "Home For Infinite Losers" November 1, 1996 September 9, 1998
Gohan spends his day tormenting a T-Rex. Across the planet, Tien and Chiaotzu find their training interrupted by Launch. Meanwhile, Goku tries to find King Kai on Snake Way and encounters two giant ogres who want nothing more than to use the hero as a play toy! If he can defeat their challenges, the ogres vow to show him the way back to Snake Way.
09 "Princess Snake's Hospitality" November 8, 1996 September 10, 1998
Back on Snake Way, Goku comes across a house he believes might belong to King Kai! Unfortunately, the dwelling is inhabited by Princess Snake, and she’ll do anything to keep Goku as her prisoner forever!
10 "Escape from Piccolo" September 11, 1998[n 8]
Piccolo splits himself in half, and the two forms fight each other to train. Meanwhile, Gohan decides to take a raft across the sea to visit his mother, gets caught in a storm, and suddenly remembers that he can’t swim! Gohan finds shelter with a gang of orphans living on the run from meddling adults. The group’s leader hatches a plan to take the kids to a safer hiding place, but when the police show up everything goes wrong!
11 "Showdown in the Past" November 15, 1996 September 14, 1998
Earth’s top warriors visit Kami’s Pendulum Room where the past, present, and future co-exist. After a trip back in time, they realize they’ll need to train harder to stand a chance against the approaching Saiyans.
12 "The End of Snake Way" January 3, 1997 September 15, 1998
Gohan continues training, but a full moon causes the young Saiyan to rampage out of control! Meanwhile, Goku makes it to the end of Snake Way only to mistake a friendly ape named Bubbles for King Kai!
13 "A Fight Against Gravity... Catch Bubbles!" January 10, 1997 September 16, 1998
The intense gravity of King Kai’s planet makes Goku’s training difficult, but when he learns that the Saiyans are used to extreme fighting conditions, Goku is inspired to give it his all. Will it be enough?
14 "The Legend of the Saiyans" January 17, 1997 September 17, 1998
After Goku struggles to bash Gregory with a hammer, King Kai inspires him with the story of the Saiyan race - and offers to train him personally! Will it be enough to stop the looming Saiyan invasion?
15 "A Black Day for Planet Earth" January 24, 1997 September 18, 1998
There’s only one day left before the Saiyans arrive and Goku’s training is complete, so the gang summons the Eternal Dragon to wish him back to life. Unfortunately, it will take Goku two days to return!
16 "The Battle Begins... Goku Where Are You?" February 1, 1997 September 21, 1998
Vegeta and Nappa mark their arrival with the destruction of an entire city! When the Z-Fighters confront them, the heroes must face an onslaught of Saibamen under the command of the Saiyans.
17 "The Saibamen Strike" February 8, 1997 September 22, 1998
Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan stand face to face with the sinister Saiyans and their diabolical henchmen. The villains have already proven terrifyingly powerful. Can Earth’s heroes hold out until Goku arrives?
18 "Nappa... The Invincible?" February 15, 1997 September 23, 1998
Enraged over the loss of Yamcha, Krillin unleashes a powerful attack that destroys the maniacal Saibamen once and for all. Now Earth’s defenders must battle the Saiyans themselves - starting with Nappa.
19 "Tien Goes All Out!!" February 22, 1997 September 24, 1998
Chiaotzu sacrifices himself to save his friends from Nappa, but when the smoke clears, the villain still stands! Luckily, Tien has one trick left that could forever silence the Saiyan warrior! Vegeta has called a halt to the fighting, and Nappa uses the time to go on a rampage! Meanwhile, Goku reaches the end of Snake Way and races to rejoin his friends - but is he already too late?
20 "Time's Up!" April 12, 1997 September 25, 1998
Piccolo, Gohan, and Krillin do their best to stop the Saiyans from finding the Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, Goku rushes back to Earth on the Flying Nimbus, armed with more power than ever before!
21 "The Return of Goku" April 19, 1997 September 28, 1998
Piccolo makes the ultimate sacrifice to save Gohan from the rampaging Saiyans. Just when all seems lost, Goku returns to Earth with an incredible new level of power and confronts the invaders.
22 "Goku Strikes Back" April 26, 1997 September 29, 1998
Locked in battle with the Saiyans, Goku gives Nappa a brutal demonstration of the training he received from King Kai. Broken and defeated, Nappa must now face the ferocious wrath of Vegeta!
23 "Goku vs. Vegeta... A Saiyan Duel!" May 3, 1997 September 30, 1998
Goku decides to take on mighty Vegeta all by himself! The two appear evenly matched, but both are hiding their true strength. The epic battle is underway - which mighty warrior will claim victory? Vegeta and Goku continue trading brutal blows, but the action intensifies when Vegeta reveals the secret power of the Saiyans: the ability to transform into a giant, planet-destroying ape!
24 "Vegeta... Saiyan Style!" May 10, 1997 October 1, 1998
Goku feels the brunt of Vegeta’s fully-realized Saiyan power! Earth’s greatest hero is left with no choice except to use the Spirit Bomb. If his attack fails, he may find himself completely doomed!
25 "Stop Vegeta Now!" May 17, 1997 October 2, 1998
With Goku caught in the clutches of the giant ape Vegeta, Krillin attacks with his Destructo Disk! When his effort falls short, an unlikely hero steps out of the shadows! Goku passes the power of the Spirit Bomb to Krillin, who - with King Kai’s guidance - launches the bomb at Vegeta. The Saiyan is sent flying into the sky, but is the evil warrior really gone for good?
26 "The Battle Ends" May 24, 1997 October 5, 1998
Vegeta is crushed beneath the full weight of Gohan’s giant ape form! With the Saiyan battered and defeated, Krillin moves to finish the Saiyan with a final blow - but Goku has other plans.

Namek Saga (1990)[]

No. in Series No. in Saga Ocean Title English Airdate Toonami Airdate[n 1]
27 01 "A New Goal... Namek" September 13, 1997 October 6, 1998
The gang mourns the loss of Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Piccolo. With Kami gone, Earth’s Dragon Balls have disappeared. Will the surviving heroes find a way to wish their fallen friends back to life? Bulma accidentally destroys the Saiyan spaceship! Luckily, Mr. Popo reveals the existence of another ship that may be able to reach Namek. Can they find it in time, and will the old ship still work if they do?
28 02 "Journey to Namek" September 13, 1997 October 7, 1998
Goku, Krillin, and Gohan prepare for the return of the Saiyans. Meanwhile, Bulma and Mr. Popo search for a second spaceship capable of transporting her to Planet Namek. Gohan, Bulma, and Krillin blast off for Planet Namek in search of the magic Dragon Balls, but their journey quickly turns chaotic when they encounter a bizarre situation in the vacuum of space!
29 03 "Friends or Foes?" September 20, 1997 October 8, 1998
Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin are mistaken for friends of Frieza and taken prisoner by an angry army of children! To regain their freedom and continue on their mission, the gang must convince the kids of their innocence. A near-fatal crash landing turns out to have a silver lining when Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin are rescued by two friendly Namekians who agree to help them locate the seven Dragon Balls.
30 04 "Hunt for a Dragon Ball" September 20, 1997 October 9, 1998
Gohan, Krillin, and Bulma continue their search for the Dragon Balls with the help of their new friend Zaacro. Back on Earth, Goku has escaped from the hospital to begin training for his upcoming re-match with Vegeta.
31 05 "Who's Who?!" September 27, 1997 October 12, 1998
As Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan close in on the last of the Dragon Balls, they uncover a shocking secret about their Namekian friends. Meanwhile, Goku works to build up his strength, and Vegeta sets his sights on revenge!
32 06 "Touchdown on Namek" September 27, 1997 October 13, 1998
Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan finally continue their quest to locate all seven Dragon balls. Unfortunately, the gang soon discovers that they aren’t the only ones seeking the magical orbs!
33 07 "Face-off on Namek" October 4, 1997 October 14, 1998
Krillin, Gohan, and Bulma are horrified to see Vegeta’s space pod land on Planet Namek, but the Saiyan Prince is the least of their problems. Yet another epically evil villain has come to Namek in search of the Dragon Balls!
34 08 "The Ruthless Frieza" October 4, 1997 October 15, 1998
With the odds rapidly mounting against them, Krillin and Gohan will need some serious help if they hope to recover the Dragon Balls from Frieza and his henchmen.
35 09 "The Nameks versus Frieza" October 11, 1997 October 16, 1998
Krillin and Gohan get their first glimpse of Frieza’s cruelty as the villain unleashes his henchmen upon an unsuspecting Namek village. Frieza wants the fifth Dragon Ball, and he is prepared to learn its location by any means necessary!
36 10 "Escape from Dodoria" October 11, 1997 October 19, 1998
Gohan risks his life to rescue a Namek boy from the clutches of Frieza’s evil henchmen. Now Gohan and Krillin have an even bigger problem on their hands: Dodoria is chasing them, and he won’t stop until he has his revenge!
37 11 "Secrets Revealed" October 18, 1997 October 20, 1998
Dodoria’s search for Krillin and Gohan brings him face to face with an unexpected foe - Vegeta! The Saiyan prince has a score to settle with Dodoria, and the time for a final showdown between these two powerful villains has arrived!
38 12 "A Collision Course" October 18, 1997 October 21, 1998
Goku’s journey to Namek takes an unexpected detour when his spaceship is knocked off course by an asteroid! Goku has to act fast to get his ship back on track because he’s headed straight for the fiery center of a star!
39 13 "Stay Away From Frieza" October 25, 1997 October 22, 1998
With his new abilities, Vegeta quickly tracks down and forcefully acquires another Dragon Ball. Now, there is only one magic orb left to find, and Dende knows who has it - the Eldest Namekian! King Kai becomes concerned after learning that Goku is on a collision course with the ruthless Frieza. Meanwhile, back on Planet Namek, the battle between Vegeta and Zarbon has begun!
40 14 "Zarbon Transformed"' October 25, 1997 October 23, 1998
Vegeta’s latest battle heats up as Zarbon reveals his true power: the ability to transform into a monstrous beast! With his increased size and strength, Zarbon seems ready to turn the lights out on the Saiyan Prince - permanently!
41 15 "The Eldest Namek" November 1, 1997 October 26, 1998
When Krillin speaks to the Eldest Namekian, he gets a double surprise! Not only does he receive a Dragon Ball, but the dormant powers within him are awoken! Will Krillin’s incredible new strength be enough to save his friends?
42 16 "Get Vegeta!" November 1, 1997 October 27, 1998
Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu continue training, but their workout gets intense when Piccolo challenges them all to a three-on-one bout! Back on Namek, Frieza’s henchmen try to revive Vegeta in order to obtain the missing Dragon Ball.
43 17 "Vegeta Revived" November 8, 1997 October 28, 1998
Vegeta escapes from the clutches of Frieza, and steals the Dragon Balls in the process! Elsewhere, Goku’s journey through space grows perilous as his ship is caught in a powerful magnetic storm!
44 18 "A Heavy Burden" November 8, 1997 October 29, 1998
Krillin returns from his meeting with the Eldest Namekian only to be greeted by a pair of unwelcome visitors: Vegeta and Zarbon! Meanwhile, Gohan discovers the seventh and final Dragon Ball!
45 19 "Immortality Denied" November 15, 1997 October 30, 1998
The Ginyu Force has been dispatched to Planet Namek to help search for the Dragon Balls. Unaware of this new threat, Krillin and Gohan struggle to keep the seventh Dragon Ball from falling into Vegeta’s evil hands.
46 20 "The Tree of Might: Part 1" November 15, 1997[n 9] Unaired[n 10]
A cosmic object crashes into the Earth, causing the surrounding forest to be set ablaze. Gohan and Krillin rescue the animals and restore the forest using the dragon balls. Later, the cosmic object reveals itself to be a probe which transmits information to a group of space criminals led by the low-class Saiyan Turles (who bears a striking resemblance to Goku). The pirates arrive on Earth to plant the Tree of Might, a plant that sucks the life of the planet on which it's planted and leaves it a desert.
47 21 "The Tree of Might: Part 2" November 22, 1997[n 9] Unaired[n 10]
When the Z warriors get word of the news, Goku, Krillin, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Yamcha head off to destroy the Tree of Might and the villains who planted it. They arrive at the Tree and blast it together as hard as they can. However, after the dust clears, the Tree emerges without a scratch. Then the fighting starts. Eventually everyone but Goku is defeated; however, Gohan arrives and easily dispatches one of Turles' henchmen. Taking notice of Gohan's saiyan strength, Turles offers Gohan the chance to join him. When Gohan refuses, Turles moves to kill Gohan. However, Piccolo intervenes but is himself dispatched by Turles. Noticing Gohan's regrown tail, Turles forces his transformation into a great ape and sets him onto Goku who is able to cut Gohan's tail off.
48 22 "The Tree of Might: Part 3" November 22, 1997[n 9] Unaired[n 10]
Only Goku is left. Using his Kaio-Ken technique, Goku easily defeats Turles' henchmen and then confronts Turles himself. Goku and Turles fight evenly, but Goku is badly outmatched once Turles eats a fruit from the Tree of Might. Goku eventually manages to defeat Turles with a second Spirit Bomb, after the first fails.
49 23 "Big Trouble for Bulma" January 31, 1998 November 2, 1998
While Krillin and Gohan visit the Eldest Namekian, they leave the seventh Dragon Ball at their hidden camp. When the Dragon Ball mysteriously disappears, Bulma must embark on a daring underwater adventure to get it back!
50 24 "Scramble for the Dragon Balls!" February 7, 1998 November 3, 1998
Bulma is taken hostage by Frieza’s evil henchmen, who force her to lead them on an underwater quest for the Dragon Balls. Without Gohan and Krillin to save her, she’ll have to outsmart her captors — or wind up sleeping with the fishes!
51 25 "Arrival of the Ginyu Force" February 7, 1998 November 4, 1998
Krillin and Gohan complete their journey to Guru’s house, but little do they know, Vegeta is hot on their trail! Can Guru unlock Gohan’s hidden powers in time to hold off the rampaging Saiyan’s wrath?
52 26 "Elite Fighters of the Universe... The Ginyu Force" February 14, 1998 November 5, 1998
The Ginyu Force has arrived on Planet Namek! Now, Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan must form an uneasy alliance as they stand face to face with five of the fiercest warriors in the universe!
53 27 "Time Tricks and Body Binds" February 14, 1998 November 6, 1998
The battle with the Ginyu Force begins, as Gohan and Krillin launch a barrage of explosive energy blasts at Guldo! The Heroes are rendered helpless by Guldo’s Mind Blind technique, and this time, there is no one to save them!
54 28 "No Refuge From Recoome" May 16, 1998 November 9, 1998
The battle with Guldo may be over, but the real nightmare is just beginning! Recoome, the most massive member of the Ginyu Force, is ready to fight, and even the mighty Vegeta’s attacks have no effect on this monstrous foe!
55 29 "Enter Goku" May 23, 1998 November 10, 1998
With Krillin and Vegeta both out of commission, only Gohan remains to carry on the fight against Recoome! The young Saiyan must summon every ounce of his strength and courage in order to face this powerful foe.
56 30 "Goku... Super Saiyan?" May 23, 1998 November 11, 1998
Goku has arrived on Planet Namek, and without a second to lose! Gohan and Krillin are hanging by a thread, held at the mercy of the Ginyu Force! Has Goku’s training in 100-times gravity prepared him to face these powerful foes? As Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan look on, Goku easily deflects the attacks of Jeice and Burter, two of the Force’s fiercest warriors. Could Goku have become what Vegeta thought was only a legend: a Super Saiyan?

Movies[]

No. English Title Japanese Release English Release Toonami Premiere
01 Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone July 15, 1989 December 9, 1997 February 12, 1999
Garlic Jr. is on the hunt for the seven Dragon Balls, and Gohan lands on the hit list when he refuses to surrender his own magic orb! Goku is ready to fight to save his son, but the situation takes a dire turn after the pint-sized villain summons Shenron and wishes for immortality! Next stop, the Dead Zone!
02 Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest March 10, 1990 March 17, 1998 February 5, 1999
After his cunning assistant gathers the Dragon Balls, the sinister Dr. Wheelo is finally freed from his icy tomb. The deadly duo plans to conquer the world with their brilliant biotechnology, but first they must find a body worthy of the doctor’s amazing brain! Number one on the wish list – none other than Goku!
03 Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might July 7, 1990 May 26, 1998 January 29, 1999[n 10]
Devious doubles and terrifying trees keep Goku and friends busy in this epic motion picture experience! Turles, a Goku look-alike with very bad intentions, pits father against son with the help of a plant designed to consume the energy of an entire planet! Can Goku defeat his mirror image and the vile Tree of Might!

Notes[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The first 53 episodes that aired on Toonami in 1998 featured the English dub produced by the Ocean Group. Funimation's re-dub of the first two uncut seasons premiered on Cartoon Network in 2005, and was followed by a run on Toonami. However, the uncut Funimation dub was quickly replaced in the Toonami lineup by the original Ocean dub after just 9 episodes.
  2. When this episode aired on Toonami it was titled "Gohan's Desperate Plea". The episode was later retitled "Gohan's Plea".
  3. When this episode aired on Toonami it was titled "Children of Cell Attack". The episode was later retitled "Cell Juniors Attack!".
  4. When this episode aired on Toonami it was titled "The Unleashing". The episode was later retitled "Awakening".
  5. When this episode aired on Toonami it was titled "Cell's Mighty Breakdown". The episode was later re-titled "Cell's Break Down".
  6. When this episode aired on Toonami it was titled "Goku's Noble Decision". The episode was later re-titled "Goku's Decision".
  7. When this episode aired on Toonami it was titled "Take Flight Videl". The episode was later re-titled "Take Flight, Videl".
  8. This was the only episode skipped during the 1996-1998 syndicated run. It would later air for the first time on Cartoon Network's Toonami block.
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 The edited Tree of Might dub was originally aired in syndication as if it were part of the series in 3 parts.
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 The 3-part episodic version of Tree of Might never aired on Toonami. However, the movie version did air in 1999.
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