Dragon Ball Z Episode List
Episode #001: The Arrival of Raditz
Raditz, an evil alien space fighter, arrives on Earth, disappointed to find that his brother Son Gokou
has not completed his mission to destroy the human race. We learn about how Son Goku is a
Saiyajin and how he was ent to earth as a baby to conquer the earth.
Episode #002: The World's Strongest Team In a daring move
Son Gokou joins forces with his arch enemy, Piccolo, in the battle to destroy Radditz.
Episode #003: Gohan's Hidden Powers After a fierce battle
It seems that Son Gokou must sacrifice his own life to destroy Raditz and save the human race.
Episode #004: Gokou's Unusual Journey
Son Gokou sacrifices himself to ensure the destruction of Raditz. Just before Raditz dies he tells an
almot dead Son Gokou and Piccolo about how there are going to be two more Saiyajins, Vejita and
Nappa, which are more powerful than him, comming to the earth for the dragonballs. Piccolo begins
to develop Gohan's incredible powers, as demonstrated in the battle with Raditz.
Episode #005: Son Gohan's Metamorphosis
Piccolo takes Son Gohan to a deserted wasteland to train him to use his incredible power against the
Saiyajins who are comming to Earth.
Episode #006: Son Gohan Makes a Friend
The allies assemble for training in preparation for the battle of the century against the Saiyans
Episode #007: Trouble on Arlia
The evil Saiyan warriors Nappa and Vegeta are getting closer to earth eager to gather the seven
Dragon Balls and realize their wish for immortality while Gohan continues survival training and Goku
runs down Snake Way still on his way to begin training.
Episode #008: Home for Infinite Losers
Perilously, Goku has fallen off Snake Way to the land of no return; however, he is shown a secret
passage as a reward for catching the fastest ogre in the land.
Episode #009: Princess Snake's Hospitality
A select group of warriors have gathered at the top of Korin Tower for the special training which will
prepare them for the arrival of the Saiyans while Goku reaches the end of Snake Way only to fall into
the treacherous hands of the beautiful Snake Princess.
Episode #010: Escape from Piccolo
Goku escapes the wilderness only to willingly return to training as Piccolo reminds him of his mission:
to save earth.
Episode #011: Showdown in the Past
The warriors experience the awesome reality of the overwhelming power of the Saiyans in the virtual
reality of the Pendulum Room and renew their vow to train and fight for the future of the earth while
Gohan begins his intensive fighting training under Piccolo.
Episode #012: The End of Snake Way
Goku finally reaches King Kai and begins a rather unorthodox form of training in the 158 days that
are left before the Saiyans arrive while Gohan is continuing his fighting training under Piccolo despite
the fact that Gohan almost killed Piccolo during another metamorphosis as a giant ape.
Episode #013: A Fight Against Gravity...Catch Bubbles!
Goku conquers gravity and displays amazing speed and thus is about to be trained by King Kai
himself in the KAIO-KEN while the rest of the good guys polish up their skills for the showdown
against the Saiyans.
Episode #014: The Legend of the Saiyans
Goku continues his training under King Kai, as King Kai reveals to Goku his unknown Saiyan
heritage.
Episode #015: Black Day for the Planet Earth
The evil Saiyans, Nappa and Vegeta, finally land on Earth and launch a diabolical wake up call for
the planet. Goku is called back to Earth to help defend, but can Earth's Special Forces hold out until
he arrives?
Episode #016: The Battle Begins...Goku Where Are You?
As Goku finds his way back, Earth's Special Forces face off against the evil Saiyans and try to
protect the Earth. But will all their additional training help them in their struggle against the diabolical
aliens?
Episode #017: The Saibamen Strike
Nappa and Vegeta launch a diabolical new villain ... Plant people known as Saibamen! Now Earth's
Special Forces have even more on their hands...
Episode #018: Nappa...The Invincible?
Can anything stop this mighty Saiyan?! Piccolo, Chaotzu and the others go all out in their attempt to
put a halt to his relentless attacks.
Episode #019: Tien Goes All Out!
Tien takes up the challenge and goes all out against Nappa. Will his fury be enough to halt the titanic
Saiyan? In the midst of the battle, Vegeta calls a three hour reprise is given to await the arrival of the
highly- touted and long-awaited Goku!
Episode #020: Time's Up!!
As the three hour reprise has ended Goku still has not shown. Can Earth's Special Forces hold out
long enough to allow Goku to arrive, or will Earth fall prey to the Saiyan's destructive plans.
Episode #021: The Return of Goku
As the battle for the Earth rages on, Piccolo must make a critical decision to protect Gohan. And
who's that making his arrival?...Goku!
Episode #022: Goku Strikes Back
Goku takes his turn against the vicious Nappa and teaches the monstrous thug that what you sow is
what you will reap!
Episode #023: Goku vs. Vegeta...A Saiyan Duel
Goku now faces his strongest opponent yet! Can he defeat the Strongest of the Saiyans??
Episode #024: Vegeta...Saiyan Style!
Vegeta launches a surprise attack and transforms into a giant ape! Does Goku, or the Earth, have a
chance?
Episode #025: Stop Vegeta Now!!
Krillin, Gohan, and Yajirobe step in to assist Goku in battling the mighty Vegeta. But will their efforts
turn the tide?
Episode #026: Battle's End
Gohan's Saiyan skills are called on as the warrior battles with Vegeta. And teamwork is required as
the titanic battle for control of the Earth concludes.
Episode #27: A New Goal.. Namek!
The damaged Vegeta leaves the Earth, promising he will be back to destroy everyone. Goku wants to bring back the other Earth's warriors, but the Dragon Balls don't exist any more on Earth! Krillin remembers that the Saiyans had said that the Dragon Balls could be found on the planet Namek, so Mr. Popo and Bulma go to find out if Kami's original spaceship will still work!
Episode #28: Journey to Namek
Kami's spaceship is reconstructed and ready for the long journey, so the Dragon Balls search crew - Bulma, Krillin and Gohan - takes off to Namek. At first, they enjoy a nice ride, but all of sudden they are attacked and captured by a mysterious spaceship run by refugees! Meanwhile, the injured Vegeta travels back to his army base to recover.
Episode #29: Friends or Foes
Bulma, Gohan and Krillin are captured by a mysterious group pf militant, heavily armed refugees on the way to the planet Namek. At first, the refugees accuse the trio of being the henchmen of the evil Frieza that destroyed their home planet. However, when the earthlings help in a dangerous situation, the refugees allow them to continue on their journey to the planet Namek.
Episode #30: Hunt for A Dragon Ball
On the planet Namek, Bulma, Gohan and Krillin begin the adventurous hunt for the Dragon Balls with the help of two Namek natives. On the Earth, Goku starts his training early even though he has not yet healed, while far away in the universe, Vegeta rests in the recovery room at one of Frieza's bases.
Episode #31: Who's Who?
Just as Gohan and others are about to find all of the Dragon Balls, the two 'Nameks' reveal their true identity! The earthlings are in a big trouble! Meanwhile, Vegeta finds out that Frieza has already left for the planet Namek to search for the Dragon Balls. Quickly, Vegeta also takes off to Namek!
Episode #32: Touchdown on Namek
After escaping two vicious aliens, Bulma, Gohan and Krillin finally arrive on the real planet Namek. Their joy doesn't last long, because soon they see Vegeta's space pod flying over them, with a second space pod following it! Yet, they don't even know the worst part: Frieza is already on Namek searching for the Dragon Balls!
Episode #33: Face Off on Namek
One of the Frieza's assistants senses the power of Gohan and Krillin, and sends a reconnaissance party to investigate. The scouts break into the space ship, but Gohan and Krillin beat the scouts easily. Meanwhile, Vegeta is challenged by his long time rival, Cui. However, Cui is no match for Vegeta, who has increased his power level.
Episode #34: The Ruthless Frieza
When Frieza and his troops pass by, Gohan and Krillin sense the great power from Frieza! To make matters worse, Frieza has already collected four of the seven Dragon Balls! On Earth, Goku instantly recovers thanks to a Senzu bean, but when he learns Gohan may be in trouble, he hops on a space ship to rush to Namek!
Episode #35: The Nameks Versus Frieza
Goku begins training in the space pod designed by Bulma's dad, under increased gravity! While on the planet Namek, a group of Namekian warriors are under attack from Frieza's evil henchmen. But with the vicious Dodoria on Frieza's side, the Namekian forces are in for a tough time!
Episode #36: Escape From Dodoria
As the group of Namek warriors fall under Dodoria's assault, Krillin and Gohan must intervene to rescue a young Namek named Dende. But by entering into the fray have they sealed their own doom?
Episode #37: Secrets Revealed
A returning Dodoria is interrupted by the arrival of an old acquaintance... Vegeta! As Vegeta demonstrates his newly acquired skills, a frightened Dodoria bargains for his freedom by telling Vegeta the truth about the destruction of his home planet. But bargaining with Vegeta can be a problem. Will Vegeta keep his word? No way.
Episode #38: A Collision Course
As Goku approaches planet Namek, problems ensue. It seems a tear in the space pod is causing him to plummet into a star! And as Goku attempts repair on the spacecraft, things only get worse. While on Namek, Vegeta encounters a small village and tries to force the Namekian villagers to give over their Dragon Balls, Will he succeed?
Episode #39: Stay Away From Frieza
Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin are informed by Dende that they need to seek the help of the eldest Namek, Guru. Guru will be able to aid them in their quest for the Dragon Balls. While in space, Goku is inforned by King Kai that Yamcha, Chaotzu, Tien, and Piccolo have arrived to King Kai's planet and are training under his tutelage. But will their combined skills be any match for Frieza? And will they get a chance to find out?
Episode #40: Zarbon Transformed
Training on King Kai's planet continues, as Yamcha, Chaotzu, Tien, and Piccolo advance their fighting talents. While on Namek surprises are in store, as Frieza's sidekick Zarbon is surprised by Vegeta. Just as it appears Vegeta has bested the saucy warrior, Zarbon transforms into a hideous beast! Is this lights out for Vegeta, or will he win the diabolical duel?
Episode #41: The Eldest Namek
Krillin and Dende reach Guru, the eldest Namek, and learn the mystery of how the Earth Dragon Balls were created, as well as Piccolo's strange origin. Realizing Krillin's good intention, Guru proceeds to reward him with a Dragon Ball, as well as awaken sleeping powers lying dormant within Krillin. But will these new found powers be enough?
Episode #42: Get Vegeta!
An injured Vegeta is located but since he alone knows the location of a hidden Dragon Ball, he must be rejuvinated. And a frustrated Frieza summons forth an unparallelled elite fighting arsenal to find the Dragon Balls... the Ginyu Force! Elsewhere, Bulma's Dragon Radar locates Vegeta's hidden Dragon Ball and Gohan takes off to recover it. And on King Kai's planet, Yamcha, Tien, and Chaotzu complete training with Bubbles and Gregory, and join Piccolo for their next level of training... the art of grappling!
Episode #43: Vegeta Revived
Gohan recovers Vegeta's hidden Dragon Ball and begins his return. While chaos strikes Frieza's camp, as Vegeta breaks free and escapes with all of Frieza's Dragon Balls! An enraged Frieza sends Zarbon to recover them giving a one hour ultimatum! Having safely stashed the Dragon Balls, Vegeta sees Krillin returning with yet another Dragon Ball, and follows in pursuit. What will happen as Krillin and Vegeta, being spotted and joined by Zarbon, speed toward the base camp? Will they run into Gohan? And will Krillin and Gohan keep their Dragon Ball booty?
Episode #44: A Heavy Burden
A magnetic space storm strikes Goku's space pod, causing the Gravitron to malfunction. Now Goku is trapped in a space pod of 100-times normal gravity! And on Namek, Krillin is met by Vegeta, who wants to force Krillin to give over his only Dragon Ball. But wait... Zarbon also arrives, and also plans to regain the Dragon Balls for Frieza. As the battle between Zarbon and Vegeta rages, who will gain Krillin's Dragon Ball?
Episode #45: Immortality Denied
A stronger Vegeta overpowers Zarbon, gaining Krillin's Dragon Ball. Thinking he now has all seven of the Dragon Balls, an anxious Vegeta takes off to summon the Eternal Dragon. On his trip, however, he runs into Gohan returning wito one of the Dragon Dalls hidden by Vegeta. Will Vegeta detect his stolen Dragon Ball?
Episode #46: Big Trouble for Bulma
Krillin and Gohan take off to see Guru, with hopes that the eldest Namek can awaken hidden powers within Gohan, while Bulma whatches over the Dragon Ball recovered by Gohan. But angry blasts from Frieza shake the planet, causing the Dragon Ball to slip into a deep lake, sinking to the bottom! Now to recapture the Dragon Ball, Bulma must face a sea monster as well as an angry giant crab in the treacherous, watery depths!
Episode #47: Scramble for the Dragon Balls!
Bulma is captured by two of Frieza's henchmen, who plan to take her and her Dragon Ball back to Frieza. But Bulma convinces them that they should collect the Dragon Balls for themselves! The henchmen force Bulma to lead them to the location of the remaining Dragon Balls. Now Bulma unaware of where the remaining Dragon Balls are located, must devise a plan to escape! Elsewhere, Gohan and Krillin are spotted by Vegeta on their journey to Guru. Will Vegeta prevent their arrival?
Episode #48: Arrival of the Ginyu Force
Goku completes training under 100-times normal gravity in preparation for his landing on the planet Namek. While on Namek, Krillin and Gohan detect Vegeta following them, so Krillin stays behind to delay Vegeta long enough for Guru to awaken Gohan's sleeping powers. But as the Ginyu Force arrives, the collective forces of Vegeta, Krillin and Gohan will not be enough to stop Frieza from gaining all of the Dragon Balls. That is, unless they team up to grant Vegeta immortal life! Will Krillin and Gohan go along with this incredible proposal?
Episode #49: Elite Fighters of the Universe... The Ginyu Force
As all seven of the Dragon Balls are collected, Krillin decides not to allow Vegeta to summon the Eternal Dragon. And almost immediately, the Ginyu Force has arrived! Using their unique skills the Ginyu capture all seven of the Dragon Balls before they can be discarded or destroyed. Now Captain Ginyu returns to Frieza with all of the Dragon Balls, leaving the remaining four Ginyu to finish off Vegeta, Krillin and Gohan!
Episode #50: Time Tricks and Body Binds
Krillin and Gohan battle Guldo of the Ginyu Force, discovering he has the ability to freeze time for brief periods! Undaunted, the warriors from Earth fight on, eventually wearing down Guldo. But just as it appears Guldo is no match, he launches his mind freeze... a move which leaves Gohan and Krillin defenseless! As the Ginyu warrior is finishing off Krillin and Gohan, Vegeta intervenes to save them from disaster and put Guldo out of action! Now Vegeta must face an even stronger opponent... Recoome!!
Episode #51: No Refuge From Recoome
Vegeta battles the relentless Recoome but finds the titanic tyrant to be too powerful. As Gohan and Krillin intervene to aid the Saiyan warrior, they also fall prey to the powerful Recoome. Can anything, or anyone, stop the mighty mercenary?
Episode #52: Enter Goku
Having collected all seven Dragon Balls, Frieza is unable to summon the Eternal Dragon, and is off to find out why. Meanwhile fighting with Recoome continues, with Krillin down and Gohan shouldering the load. But a tough blow halts the young warrior. As it appears all hope is lost a strange space ship appears on the horizon... It's Goku! And he's got Senzu beans to heal the injured warriors!
Episode #53: Goku. . . Super Saiyan?
With his sidekicks Krillin and Gohan healed, Goku patches up Vegeta, sharing Senzu beans with his old nemesis. But it's Goku alone that stands against the awesome Recoome, sending the giant Ginyu crashing in a single blow! Now Goku takes on the forces of Jeice and Burter with apparent ease. Is Vegeta's revelation true? Has Goku become a legendary Super Saiyan?
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