DBZ Episodes (1989–1996)
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- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.3 (1.5K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsJustin CookCynthia CranzChris ForbisStart of the "Saiya-jin Saga". It has been five years since the defeat of Piccolo Daimao, and Goku and Chichi have settled down at Goku's old home in Mt. Paozu. They now have a son named Gohan, named after Goku's grandfather. One day Goku is supposed to meet his old friends for a reunion at Kame House house, but before he leaves he must find Gohan, who is lost in the forest. Meanwhile, a mysterious Saiya-jin warrior lands on Earth and searches for someone named Kakarotto. Instead, he finds Piccolo, who is still training to defeat Goku.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.6 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorOsamu KasaiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruMayumi TanakaFriends arrives at Kame Sen'nin house for a reunion, but an alien warrior crashes the party. He reveals himself to be Raditz, Son Goku's older brother, and he explains the history of the Saiyan-jin. He also reveals that Kakarotto is the birth name of Goku, a Saija-jin himself, who was sent to Earth as an infant to extinguish human life.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.6 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioKazuhisa TakenouchiStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruMayumi TanakaHoping to force Son Goku into following his orders, Raditz abducts Gohan. While Goku and the others decide what to do next, Piccolo shows up. Realizing that Raditz is too powerful for either fighter to defeat alone, Son Goku and Piccolo forge an alliance and confront him.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.0 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioYoshihiro UedaStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruMayumi TanakaSon Goku and Piccolo fight Raditz. While Son Goku fends Raditz off, Piccolo attempts to gather enough energy to use his newest attack.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.0 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioKazuhisa TakenouchiStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruMayumi TanakaIn a rage, Gohan breaks free from his prison and attacks Raditz. Goku distracts Raditz in an attempt to save Gohan, and Piccolo charges his Makankôsappô for one final attack. Meanwhile, two other Saiya-jin hear Piccolo speak of the Dragon Balls through Raditz's scouter and decide to come to Earth.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.5 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruMayumi TanakaSon Goku's friends form a plan to bring him back to life with the Dragon Balls, and Piccolo takes Gohan away to train him in preparation for the arrival of the two Saiya-jin. Meanwhile, Kami-Sama meets Goku in the Other World and sends him down the Snake Way in search of Kaiô-Sama, a legendary martial arts master with the ability to make Goku strong enough to help his friends battle the Saiya-jin.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.2 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioMinoru OkazakiStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaMayumi ShôPiccolo leaves Gohan to fend for himself in the wilderness for six months so that he can become stronger and learn to take care of himself. Meanwhile, Krillin tries to break the news of Gohan's training and Goku's death to Chichi. Also, Kami-Sama foresees his own demise and wonders about Piccolo's motives, and Goku continues his journey down Hebi no Michi.
- 1989–199625mTV-147.2 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioYoshihiro UedaStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruMayumi TanakaKuririn returns to Kame House without telling Chichi of Goku's death and Gohan's training with Piccolo, and Chichi and Gyûmaô set out to find what he's hiding. Yajirobê brings a message to Kuririn, telling him to find Yamcha, Tenshinhan, and Chaozu and to meet back at Karin's for special training in preparation for the Saiya-jin, because Kami-Sama himself will train them. Meanwhile, as Gohan tries to find the courage to get down from the cliff he glances at the full moon, which turns him into an Ôzaru, and Piccolo must find a way to stop him. Also, Goku continues down Hebi no Michi.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.0 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorOsamu KasaiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaKôzô ShioyaJôji YanamiGohan is attacked by wild animals. As he attempts to escape, he falls into an underground cavern, where he finds a robot who teaches him to take care of himself. Meanwhile, Goku, who is still on Hebi no Michi, takes a break from running to eat clouds.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.9 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioKazuhisa TakenouchiStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruTôru FuruyaKuririn picks up Yamucha, who is playing in a baseball game. Meanwhile, Gohan gathers food and mends his wounds, and he helps a dinosaur who has been injured. Also, Gokû wakes up from a nap and continues down Hebi no Michi.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.1 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruTôru FuruyaWhile on their way to Earth, Vegeta and Nappa take a quick detour in an attempt to conquer the planet Arlia. Meanwhile, Gohan dines on the tail of a dinosaur, Lunch runs from the police, and Gokû continues down Hebi no Michi.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.9 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruMayumi TanakaKuririn and Buruma search for Tenshinhan and Chaozu, who are training under a waterfall, and Ranchi tries to convince Tenshinhan to rob banks with her. Meanwhile, Son Gokû gets a ride in Hebi no Michi from an Untenshu and Gohan continues his training. Also, Pikkoro trains by lifting the Pyramids with his mind, but he accidentally causes and earthquake which affects everyone.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.9 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMami KoyamaHiroko EmoriHaving fallen off from Hebi no Michi, Goku finds himself in block 1 of Hell. There he meets Gozu and Mezu, two "oni" who will help him find his way back to Hebi no Michi if he can defeat them in a series of challenges. Meanwhile, Ten Shin Han and Chaozu climb Karin's Tower; Lunch meets Upa and Bora while trying to find a way to follow TenShinHan up the tower; and Gohan runs from a tiger.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.8 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMinoru OkazakiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaTôru FuruyaMayumi TanakaHaving caught up to where he was when he fell, Goku continues down Hebi no Michi. He stops at a palace, thinking it to be where Kaio-Sama lives, but it turns out to belong to Hebi Hime, who likes him so much that she won't let him leave. Meanwhile, Gohan watches Piccolo train; Kuririn, Yamucha, TenShinHan, Chaozu, and Yajirobe begin their training with Kami-Sama.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.6 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorKazuhisa TakenouchiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaDaisuke GôriGohan does his homework in a cave as he thinks about how much he misses his parents. He then makes a boat and sails across the desert, where he is chased by a giant bird. He crash lands on an island, and he befriends a tiger as he looks for a way to escape. Meanwhile, Piccolo splits himself in two and fights his doppelganger as part of his training. Also, Goku continues down Hebi no Michi.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.5 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi ShôHaving crashed his ship because of the storm, Gohan is found on the beach by a group of orphans who he stays with for awhile.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.2 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorOsamu KasaiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaTôru FuruyaPiccolo begins heavy training with Gohan. At Kami-Sama's lookout, Kuririn, Yamucha, TenShinHan, and Chaozu grow impatient because they feel that they aren't learning anything from Kami-Sama's training, so Mr. Popo uses the time chamber to transport them back in time to planet Vegeta, where they fight two Saiya-jin.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.4 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaKôhei MiyauchiPiccolo is forced to fight Gohan, who turns into Ôzaru when he sees the moon that is projected from Goku's Saiya-jin spacecraft. Meanwhile, Son Goku reaches the end of Hebi no Michi and meets Kaiô-Sama.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.3 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorKazuhisa TakenouchiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaNaoki TatsutaBefore he can start his training, Goku must make Kaiô-Sama laugh. Then, his training begins--he must catch Kaiô's monkey, Bubbles. Meanwhile, Piccolo and Gohan continue to train.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.5 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaTôru FuruyaIn the next phase of Goku's training, he must hit Gregory, Kaiô's grasshopper, with a sledge hammer; also, Kaiô-Sama tells Goku about the history of the Saiya-jin. Back on Earth, Piccolo continues training Gohan, and Kuririn, Tenshinhan, Chaozu, Yamucha, and Yajirobe train at Kami-Sama's lookout.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.4 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorMinoru OkazakiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaHiromi TsuruKaiô times Goku on catching Bubbles and Gregory, and Goku practices the Genki Dama technique. Goku then contacts Master Roshi and tells him to wish him back to life, and he begins his journey back down Hebi no mishi. Meanwhile, as the Z Senshi finish their training, the Saiyajin land on Earth.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.5 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorKazuhisa TakenouchiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaHiromi TsuruNappa destroys East City, and he and Vegeta head toward Piccolo and Gohan; the other Z Senshi also fly to where the battle is going to take place, with Kuririn arriving first; Yajirobe tells a group of people about the Saiyajin.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.8 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaHiromi TsuruThe Z Senchi and the Saiyajin agree to fight a series of one on one matches, and Tenshinhan and Yamucha fight the first two Saibaiman while their friends watch helplessly on TV; Son Goku races back home as fast as he can; Yajirobe talks to a group of reporters about the battle.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.0 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorTatsuya OrimeDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaHiromi TsuruKuririn and Piccolo finish off the Saibaiman, and the surviving Z Senshi fight Nappa. Meanwhile, Goku passes Hebi no Hime's palace as he races Earth.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.9 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi TanakaThe battle with Nappa continues as Pikkoro and Kuririn try to ambush him while he fights Tenshinhan. Also, Kami-Sama senses that the end of his life is approaching, and Son Goku continues on Hebi no michi.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.3 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi TanakaAs everyone stops fighting to wait for Goku to arrive, Nappa goes on a rampage and engages civilians and military personnel. Also, Goku returns to Earth and rushes to the battlefield.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.9 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi TanakaPiccolo, Kuririn, and Son Gohan fend off Nappa as Son Goku makes his final approach on Kinton cloud. Meanwhile, Bulma thinks about happier times and Gyumao tries to stop Chichi from joining the battle.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.4 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMinoru OkazakiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi TanakaAs Kami-Sama fades from existence while Piccolo dies, he tells Mr. Popo to go to Namekku-sei to retrieve their Dragon Balls; Gohan, in a rage, fights Nappa; Uranai Baba arrives at Kame House to announce Son Goku's return; Goku arrives on the battlefield and fights Nappa.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.1 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruGoku fights Nappa.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.1 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorTatsuya OrimeDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaMami KoyamaSon Goku fights Vegeta, and he uses the Kaiô-Ken technique; Kuririn and Son Gohan fly back to Kame House; Lunch drinks her troubles away in a bar; Vegeta causes a massive earthquake and storm while powering up.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.3 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruSon Goku and Vegeta continue to fight, and Goku uses a triple Kaiô-Ken. Frustrated that he can't beat Goku, Vegeta attempts to destroy Earth using his Galick Gun attack, and Goku gives everything he has in a desperate attempt to stop it.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruVegeta uses his energy to create artificial moonlight and turns into Ôzaru, and Son Goku, after trying to fight him, realizes that his only chance for victory is to use the Genki Dama. Meanwhile, Son Gohan flies back to help his dad.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruKuririn, Son Gohan, and Yajirobê arrive to help Son Gokû, who is being crushed by Ôzaru Vegeta.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.9 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorMinoru OkazakiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruSon Gohan fights Vegeta as Kuririnn prepares to throw the Genki Dama that he created from the last of Son Goku's energy. Also, Karin shows up at the Kame House, and he, Roshi, Bulma, and Chichi go to help.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.2 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruYajirobe distracts Vegeta as Son Gohan turns into a Ôzaru by looking at the artificial moonlight created by Vegeta, and Ôzaru Gohan and Vegeta fight.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.5 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorTatsuya OrimeDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruThe battle with Vegeta is over--the survivors are picked up by Roshi, Bulma, Chichi and Karin, and everybody mourns their fallen friends. Also, Kuririn devises a plan to go to Namekku-sei to find their dragon balls and revive their friends.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.2 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorJôhei MatsuuraDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruSon Goku, Son Gohan, and Kuririn recover in the hospital. Also, after accidentally destroying the Saiyajin spaceship, Bulma goes with Mr. Popo to find another ship that Kami-Sama told him about.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.9 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruBulma and her dad work on Kami-Sama's spaceship; Son Gohan sneaks out of his room to train and Chichi looks for him; Son Goku, Son Gohan, and Kuririn continue to recover in the hospital; Bulma recruits Son Gohan and Kuririn to go with her to Namekku-sei.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruSon Gohan, Kuririn, and Buruma try to occupy themselves on their ship until they are attacked by a squadron of smaller ships. They escape, but they are captured by a command ship that is camouflaged to look like the rest of space, and they leave their own ship to investigate the inside of the command ship. Also, Son Goku is scolded by his doctor for training in the hospital, and Vegeta travels through space planning his revenge on Son Goku.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruWhile Kuririn, Son Gohan, and Bulma are held at gunpoint, the ship enters an asteroid belt. After they help their captors through the asteroids, the kids tell them about how the villainous Freeza killed their parents and friends and took over their planet. Meanwhile, Son Goku is scared to death of getting a shot at the hospital, and Vegeta arrives back at Freeza's base.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.9 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorMinoru OkazakiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruBulma crashes the spaceship on what she believes to be Namekku-sei, and she, Kuririn, and Son Gohan are nursed to health by two mysterious aliens. Afterward, while one of the aliens stays behind to fix the ship, the others begin searching for the Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, Vegeta continues his recovery, and Son Goku gets antsy in the hospital.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.2 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorJôhei MatsuuraDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruSon Gohan, Kuririn, and Buruma continue looking for the Dragon Balls. They have to retrieve one from inside a tornado, and they go to a castle where a giant lives to find the next one. Meanwhile, Son Goku sneaks out of the hospital to train, and Vegeta finishes his recovery.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.0 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruKuririn, Son Gohan, and Buruma find the 6th Dragon Ball in an ice cave, and they must escape before the cave collapses. They also search for the final Dragon Ball. Meanwhile, Vegeta stews over his defeat, and he looks for Freeza. Also, Son Goku continues training, despite his injuries not being fully healed, while Master Roshi and Chichi look for him.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.5 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorTatsuya OrimeDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruZâkuro and Raichi explain their illusion to Kuririn, Son Gohan and Buruma. As Kuririn and Son Gohan try to escape from the lake monsters holding them captive, the two aliens try to figure out the spaceship. Also Kuririn, Son Gohan and Buruma attempt to escape the planet and continue their journey to Namekku-sei. Meanwhile, Vegeta continues to fly to Namekku-sei, and Son Goku tries to sneak out of the hospital again.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorShigeyasu YamauchiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruFreeza and his henchmen, Zarbon and Dodoria, gather some Dragon Balls. Kyui (Cui) tracks down Vegeta and is surprised by his strength. Two of Freeza's scouts attack Son Gohan and Kuririn while Son Goku does mental training in the hospital.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.6 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruSon Gohan, Kuririn, and Buruma hide in a cave when they sense the energy of Freeza and his cronies, who are looking for the 5th Dragon Ball. Son Gohan and Kuririn follow them while Buruma calls Kame Sen'nin and informs him of the trouble, he in turn tells Son Goku. Yajirobe brings Son Goku some senzu beans, and Goku, now healed, leaves the hospital and picks up a spaceship that Dr. Brief built for him to use to get to Namekku-sei.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.7 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaRyûsei NakaoAs Son Goku trains on his ship, Son Gohan and Kuririn watch as Freeza and his henchmen Zarbon and Dodoria, interrogate a group of Namekkuseijin about the Dragon Ball, and another group of Namekku Senshi show up to stand against them.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.8 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMinoru OkazakiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaRyûsei NakaoAfter Dodoria easily defeats the three Namekku senshi, Freeza sends Chôrô to get the Dragon Ball. But when Dodoria begins to execute the remaining Namekkusei-jin, Son Gohan has seen enough, and he intervenes. Meanwhile, Son Goku continues to train on his ship.
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.8 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruSon Gohan, Kuririn, and Dende escape from Dodoria; Burîfu Hakase tells his daughter Buruma that Son Gokû is on his way; Vegeta confronts Dodoria and learns the truth behind the destruction of his home planet.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.6 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruAfter evading Vegeta, Krillin, Gohan, and Dende return to the cave and meet with Bulma. While Goku is outside his ship fixing damage to the hull, Dr. Brief informs him that the asteroid that did the damage also knocked the ship off course, and that he is now headed directly for a star. Vegeta goes to the next village to find a dragon ball.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.7 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruVegeta fights a group of Nameks for the dragon ball that they are holding. Frieza sends Zarbon and another soldier to find the remaining dragon balls. After hearing about how Vegeta terrorized Earth, Dende decides to take Krillin to see the eldest Namek so that they can form an alliance and defeat their foes. Goku continues his training in 20 times normal gravity and Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Piccolo arrive at King Kai's planet to train.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.9 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaToshio FurukawaGoku tells King Kai and Yamcha about what has been happening on Namek, but when King Kai learns that Frieza is there, he warns Goku to stay away. Piccolo, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu must make King Kai laugh before he will train them. Krillin and Dende hide from Vegeta, who has sensed them; Vegeta fights Zarbon.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.7 (1.5K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruZarbon reveals his ferocious transformation to Vegeta; Kuririn and Dende continue their journey to the eldest Namekkuseijin; Son Goku trains under 50 times normal gravity; Tenshinhan, Yamucha, and Chaozu train as Piccolo meditates.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.7 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruGuru reads Krillin's mind and sees his good intentions, so he decides to help Krillin in his quest. Zarbon reports to Frieza, who grows angry with Zarbon's carelessness regarding his fight with Vegeta. Gohan goes after the dragon ball that Vegeta hid and Goku can't move after his latest training session.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.7 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaTôru FuruyaGoku continues to train on his ship, doing sit-ups. Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu chase Bubbles and Gregory as part of their training while Piccolo grows frustrated with what he considers a waste of time. One of Frieza's cronies tries to revive Vegeta; Piccolo spars with Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruVegeta steals the dragon balls from Frieza's ship, and Zarbon chases after him. Gohan finds one of the destroyed villages, where he buries the dead and finds the dragon ball that Vegeta hid. Vegeta follows Krillin, who has the last dragon ball and the gravity in Goku's spaceship increases to dangerous levels as he passes through a magnetic storm.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruSon Goku, still in the magnetic storm, attempts to save himself before he is crushed by the gravity; Vegeta and Zarbon fight a rematch as Kuririn and Buruma watch in fear; Son Gohan flies back with the Dragon Ball he located.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.6 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruKrillin reassures Bulma that Gohan has one of the dragon balls; the Ginyu Force is launched; as Yamcha, Piccolo, Tien, and Chiaotzu are training, King Kai senses the Ginyu Force; Goku keeps training at 100 times normal gravity; Gohan has a run-in with Vegeta.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.1 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruBulma dreams that Vegeta kills her; Vegeta ponders how to get the last dragon ball; Frieza loses his temper and fires random energy blasts; Krillin and Gohan fly toward Guru; Bulma tries to retrieve the dragon ball, which she loses in a lake; Goku fires kamehameha waves at himself to build his resistance.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.1 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruBulma convinces the two soldiers who captured her to go after the dragon balls for themselves, and they go to the bottom of a lake to find one; Goku trains with kaio-ken in 100 times normal gravity; Krillin and Gohan continue on their way to Guru, and Vegeta picks up their trail; Frieza gets a report that the Ginyu Force is on its way.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.6 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruVegeta catches up with Krillin and Gohan, and Krillin heads him off while Gohan visits Guru. Also, after sensing the Ginyu Force, Vegeta forges an uneasy alliance with them. Meanwhile, Goku finishes his training and relaxes.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.5 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruFrieza orders the Ginyu Force to capture Vegeta, take the dragon balls, and kill Gohan and Krillin; Guldo thinks about his dislike for Vegeta; Goku prepares as his ship is on its final approach for Namek; Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan are confronted by the Ginyu Force.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.6 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruKrillin and Gohan fight Guldo; Bulma phones in a report to Roshi; Piccolo senses that Gohan is in danger.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.7 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaRyô HorikawaVegeta fights Recoome; Frieza investigates the environmental properties of Namek.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.9 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaMayumi ShôGohan fights Recoome; Chi-Chi worries about Gohan; Captain Ginyu delivers the dragon balls to Frieza, who tries to make his wish.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG8.1 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruAfter Goku revives Gohan, Krillin, and Vegeta with senzu beans and gets updated on the situation, he fights Recoome; Dr. Briefs and Chi-Chi contact Bulma.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruGoku fights Jeice and Burter; Frieza flies toward Guru; Captain Ginyu holds tryouts for the Ginyu Force; Bulma grows impatient while waiting for Gohan and Krillin.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.6 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaBrice ArmstrongLaura BaileyStart of the "Captain Ginyu Saga". Goku continues to fight Jeice and Burter, and Jeice retreats to warn Captain Ginyu. Goku and Vegeta argue over the fate of the defeated Ginyu Force members, the dragon balls, and fighting Frieza and Bulma reminisces about the old days.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaBrice ArmstrongKyle HebertVegeta bails on Goku to follow Gohan and Krillin while Goku fights Captain Ginyu. Meanwhile, Bulma notices on the dragon radar that all of the dragon balls are together, and she decides to go after them.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.7 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaBrice ArmstrongLaura BaileyGoku charges to full power as Captain Ginyu watches. Bulma mourns the atrocities that Frieza has caused. Nail returns to Guru and Gohan and Krillin look for Bulma and her dragon radar. Guru unlocks Dende's hidden power and Frieza fights the Nameks who are guarding Guru.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.5 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaBrice ArmstrongKyle HebertNail lures Frieza away from Guru, and they fight; Goku fights Captain Ginyu; Bulma is chased by dinosaurs, and she scolds Gohan and Krillin when they show up.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.6 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaBrice ArmstrongKyle HebertVegeta storms Frieza's ship looking for the dragon balls. Gohan and Krillin find the dragon balls and attempt to call Shenron as Vegeta watches. Having switched bodies with Captain Ginyu, Goku rushes to find Ginyu and Jeice before they can get to Gohan and Krillin.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG8.0 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaBrice ArmstrongLaura BaileyGohan and Krillin fight Captain Ginyu, who is still in Goku's body; Vegeta fights Jeice; Nail continues to fight Frieza.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaBrice ArmstrongLaura BaileyCaptain Ginyu, back in his own body, allows Vegeta to pound on him until he is ready to attempt another body switch, but Goku has other plans; afterward, everyone prepares to fight Frieza. Meanwhile, Frieza continues to beat on Nail.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.6 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliBrice ArmstrongStart of the "Frieza Saga". Goku recovers in the isolation chamber, Gohan guards the dragon balls, and Vegeta rests while they all wait on Krillin's return; Dende looks for Krillin and Gohan; Frieza finishes interrogating Nail.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.9 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliTakeshi AonoWith Porunga summoned, Krillin, Gohan, and Dende make their wishes after Gohan consults with Piccolo; Vegeta grows angry when he wakes up and realizes what has happened; Frieza flies toward the Z Fighters.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaBrice ArmstrongLaura BaileyFrieza powers up while everyone watches; Nail tries to convince Piccolo to merge with him; the battle with Frieza begins.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.9 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaLaura BaileyChris ForbisFrieza talks about his history with Vegeta's father and his attempted rebellion, and he transforms into a more powerful version of himself; Bulma runs from a dinosaur stampede.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliLaura BaileyFrieza tortures Krillin; Yamcha becomes frustrated because he can't help his friends; Bulma despairs; in a rage, Gohan attacks Frieza.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaLaura BaileyToshio FurukawaFrieza taunts Vegeta, who stands helpless as he watches Frieza stand over the defeated Gohan. Goku itches to join in the fight. Piccolo rushes to help Gohan as he thinks back on their time together and Krillin rejoins the fight to draw Frieza away from Gohan.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaLaura BaileyJohn BurgmeierPiccolo joins the fray and fights Frieza alone.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaLaura BaileyJohn BurgmeierThe battle between Piccolo and Frieza rages on, and Frieza makes his second transformation.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaLaura BaileyToshio FurukawaIn a rage, Gohan saves Piccolo from Frieza, who makes his final transformation. Meanwhile, Vegeta gets Krillin to attack him so that he can become stronger when Dende heals him.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.6 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliLaura BaileyAfter Frieza kills Dende, he fights Gohan, Piccolo, Krillin, and Vegeta.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.7 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaKyle HebertDetermined to prove that he is a Super Saiyen, Vegeta gives Frieza everything he has.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG8.0 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaBanjô GingaFrieza continues to wail on Vegeta until Goku arrives. After Frieza recognizes Goku as the son of a former opponent, the battle is on. Also, Vegeta, near death, gives a heartfelt speech of remorse for his actions.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.6 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliJohn BurgmeierThe battle between Goku and Frieza continues after Piccolo, Gohan, and Krillin get out of their way. Also, the entire planet begins to fall apart due to the intensity of the fighting.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.6 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliCynthia CranzGoku, realizing that Frieza can't sense him, formulates a plan while he is underwater, but Frieza has some tricks of his own. Meanwhile, despite everyone's best efforts, Chi-Chi is determined to go to Namek.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.5 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliBrice ArmstrongGoku and Frieza agree to keep the fight on the ground, and Frieza decides to fight without using his hands; Chi-Chi urges Dr. Briefs to fix the ship, which was broken by the Ox King; Yajirobe tries to sneak off while Puar and Oolong talk; Bulma finds Captain Ginyu, who is still in a frog's body.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.4 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliBrice ArmstrongAfter Goku refuses to join him, Frieza reveals that he has been using only one percent of his power. He charges to fifty percent, and he and Goku continue to fight. Meanwhile, Captain Ginyu, in Bulma's body, watches the battle as Bulma, in the frog's body, tries to tell Gohan what has happened. Back on Earth, Chi-Chi, Roshi, Yajirobe, Puar, and Oolong prepare for take-off.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.5 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliBrice ArmstrongGoku loses hope as he is thrashed by Frieza, and he must rely on his love for his friends and family to summon enough strength to rebound. Meanwhile, Gohan must find a way to return Bulma to her own body.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.6 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliBrice ArmstrongWeakened from using Kaio-Ken X20, Goku takes a beating from Frieza until he receives a vision from Vegeta. Meanwhile, the Ginyu Force arrives on King Kai's planet.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.4 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliBrice ArmstrongGoku gathers energy for his spirit bomb. Meanwhile, the Ginyu Force tests its powers on King Kai's planet.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.7 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliJohn BurgmeierPiccolo holds off Frieza while Goku finishes forming the spirit bomb. Meanwhile, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu fight the Ginyu Force.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG8.5 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMonika AntonelliBrice ArmstrongJohn BurgmeierGoku, Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan celebrate the defeat of Frieza, but they may be celebrating too soon. Meanwhile, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu continue fighting the Ginyu Force.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG8.4 (1.5K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaCynthia CranzChris ForbisGoku, now a Super Saiyan, takes out his anger on Frieza; Gohan takes Piccolo to safety; Roshi senses Goku's new power.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG8.0 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliTakeshi AonoFrieza realizes that he can't defeat Goku, so he decides to destroy Namek; Gohan drops off Piccolo on the ship and looks for Bulma; there is a calamity at Frieza's base.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.7 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliJohn BurgmeierGoku and Frieza continue to fight as the planet falls apart around them, and Frieza charges to one hundred percent power. Meanwhile, Gohan searches for Bulma.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.7 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliTakeshi AonoWhile Goku and Frieza continue to fight, Kami and King Kai discuss how they should use the wish from the dragon balls that Mr. Popo has collected. Also, Gohan and Bulma return to the ship and try to get it working.
- 1989–199624mTV-PG7.7 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMonika AntonelliTakeshi AonoGoku and Frieza continue to fight; Gohan, no longer sensing his dad's power level, decides to leave the ship and face Frieza himself; Shenron works on granting the wish.