Prologue to Battle! The Return of Goku!

Goku is a legendary warrior and the strongest fighter on the planet, but he's about to encounter a foe from outofthisworld. What brings this new menace to Earth? And what's up with his tail?

Episode 1•23m

The Enemy Is Goku's Brother?! The Secret of the Mighty Saiyan Warriors!

When Raditz abducts Gohan and announces his plans to conquer Earth, Goku and Piccolo are forced into an uneasy alliance. The two rivals don't trust each other, but neither of them can defeat the Saiyan on their own!

Episode 2•23m

A Life or Death Battle! Goku and Piccolo's Desperate Attack!

Despite the fury of their attacks, Goku and Piccolo are unable to land a death blow in their battle against Raditz. Gohan's unexpected outburst manages to weaken the powerful Saiyan, but it may be too little, too late.

Episode 3•23m

Run in the Afterlife, Goku! The One Million Mile Snake Way!

Now that he's dead, Goku must fight to survive in the afterlife, especially during his treacherous trek down Snake Way. Back on Earth, Gohan endures his own punishment as a student in the house of Piccolo!

Episode 4•23m

Wilderness Survival! A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan!

Piccolo tries to toughen up Gohan with some wilderness survival training, but things get hairy when the young Saiyan sees his first full moon! Meanwhile, Yajirobe summons Earth's strongest fighters to Kami's Lookout.

Episode 5•23m

The End of Snake Way! King Kai's Bizarre Test!

As the deadly Saiyan invaders approach Earth, Gohan makes slow, but steady, progress under the watchful eye of Piccolo, and Goku struggles with the "gravity" of his training under King Kai.

Episode 6•23m

The Battle with Ten-Times Gravity! Goku's Race Against the Clock!

To prove himself worthy of King Kai's training, Goku must test his mettle against a fleetfooted monkey and a powerful cricket that's big on respect. Meanwhile, in the land of the living, Gohan takes a beating from his monstrous master!

Episode 7•23m

Shenron Appears! The Saiyans Arrive Sooner than Expected!

Goku's training under King Kai is finally complete, and he's eager to return to Earth. Master Roshi uses the Dragon Balls to summon Shenron, but will Goku make it back in time to stop the Saiyans?

Episode 8•23m

Yamcha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen!

The Saiyans have arrived, Goku isn't even on the planet, and the overmatched ZFighters represent Earth's last line of defense. When Vegeta and Nappa unleash the gruesome Saibamen, Yamcha picks a fight that could be his last!

Episode 9•23m

Sit Tight, Chiaotzu! Tien's Screaming Tri-Beam!

Krillin's furious attack wipes out the Saibamen, but the ZFighters are powerless against the Saiyan warlords. One by one, Earth's defenders suffer devastating injuries or fall in battle. Goku's return is their only hope for survival.

Episode 10•23m

Will Goku Make It in Time?! Three Hours Until the Battle Resumes!

Piccolo hatches a desperate plan to prolong the battle until Goku's arrival. When Vegeta senses an awesome source of power approaching, he orders Nappa to dispose of remaining ZFighters starting with Gohan!

Episode 11•23m

Farewell, Piccolo! Goku's Furious Counterattack!

Goku arrives in time to save Gohan and Krillin, and the resurrected warrior is eager to put the hurt on Nappa. When it becomes clear that Goku is no ordinary fighter, Prince Vegeta steps in to finish the fight himself!

Episode 12•23m

The Power of the Kaio-Ken! Goku vs. Vegeta!

The stage is set for a final showdown between Vegeta and Goku. The Saiyan Prince is stronger, faster, and far more ruthless. Goku's only hope for victory is a technique that may very well destroy him!

Episode 13•23m

An All-Out Kamehame-Ha! Vegeta's Terrible Transformation!

Vegeta can’t handle the fury of Goku’s triple Kaio-Ken technique, so the Saiyan warlord unleashes his inner ape. Weakened by his furious onslaught, Goku’s only hope to defeat the beast is the mighty Spirit Bomb!

Episode 14•23m

Goku on the Ropes! Pin Your Hopes on the Spirit Bomb!

As Goku lies exhausted and vulnerable on the field of battle, Gohan and Krillin take aim at Vegeta’s only weakness: his tail! If they can take the ape out of the fight, they might have a chance to escape with their lives.

Episode 15•23m

Defeat the Invincible Vegeta! Work a Miracle, Gohan!

Krillin and Gohan team up to blast Vegeta with a Spirit Bomb, but the Saiyan prince refuses to die. Things look bad for the Z-Fighters until Yajirobe distracts the enemy long enough for Gohan to undergo a transformation of his own!

Episode 16•23m

Dawn of a Fierce Battle! The Star of Hope Is Piccolo's Homeland!

Vegeta has been defeated, but there’s no time to celebrate. The Z-Fighters must find a way to resurrect the friends who died stopping the Saiyan invasion. Fortunately for the fallen, Krillin has a plan!

Episode 17•23m

The Ship Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek!

Preparations for the journey to Namek hit a snag when Bulma accidentally blows up the remaining Saiyan spaceship. Mr. Popo may know of another vessel, so he and Bulma travel to the Earth’s end for a closer look.

Episode 18•23m

A Powerful New Foe! Frieza, Ruler of the Universe!

A bad case of space boredom makes Bulma a pain to share close quarters with, and Vegeta recovers from his injuries only to discover that Frieza has a head start on tracking down the magic Dragon Balls!

Episode 19•23m

The Rebellion Against Frieza! Vegeta's Burning Ambition!

Gohan and Krillin beat up on Frieza’s henchmen, but their spaceship is destroyed in the process. Vegeta is headed for a showdown with Cui, and the shrewd Saiyan is keeping his true power level under wraps!

Episode 20•23m

Protect the Dragon Balls! The Namekians' All-Out Attack!

Goku blasts off in a brand new spaceship specially equipped with a device designed to help increase his strength! On Namek, Krillin and Gohan watch in horror as Frieza’s men slaughter innocent Namekians.

Episode 21•23m

Dodoria's Terrifying Chase! A Truth Revealed to Vegeta!

Gohan and Krillin risk their lives to rescue a young Namekian, and Vegeta goes on the rampage after learning the truth about the destruction of his home planet!

Episode 22•23m

Vegeta's Covert Maneuvers! A Tragic Assault on the Namekians!

After easily defeating Dodoria, Vegeta begins his violent search for the two remaining Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, Krillin and his new friend Dende set out to warn the eldest Namekian of the horror headed his way!

Episode 23•23m

Friends Reborn! Zarbon's Hideous Transformation!

King Kai telepathically "phones" Goku with a warning to stay as far away from Frieza as possible! Back on Namek, Vegeta is shocked to discover how much a simple transformation can increase Zarbon’s power.

Episode 24•23m

Power Up, Krillin! Frieza's Mounting Apprehension!

The eldest Namekian unlocks the full force of Krillin's dormant power, so the bald brawler can better protect his Dragon Ball. Elsewhere, a Saiyan-related premonition prompts Frieza to call for reinforcements.

Episode 25•23m

The Scheme Is Shattered! Vegeta Strikes Back at Zarbon!

Vegeta lays it on the line in a daring attempt to steal the Dragon Balls right out from under Frieza’s nose. Krillin’s riding high on a Namekian power surge, but he’s about to wander into a dogfight he can’t survive!

Episode 26•23m

A Hair-Trigger Pinch! Gohan, Protect the Four-Star Ball

Krillin surrenders his Dragon Ball to Vegeta after Zarbon was killed, knowing he wouldn't stand against him. While returning to his stashed Dragon Balls, Vegeta senses Gohan. Gohan also senses Vegeta, so he masks his ki and hides his newly found Dragon Ball. Vegeta eventually coaxes Gohan out but doesn't see the hidden Dragon Ball. Thinking he has all seven Dragon Balls, Vegeta lets Gohan live and takes off. After returning to the nearby Namek lake, Vegerta realizes Gohan had taken his hidden Dragon Ball and goes berserk. Meanwhile, Frieza is informed that the Ginyu Force will be arriving shortly and Goku continues his training at intense gravity levels.

Episode 27•23m

The Super Decisive Battle Draws Near! The Ginyu Special Force Has Arrived!

Krillin takes Gohan to see the Eldest Namek to have his inner power released. However, Vegeta senses them while flying toward the hut, and confronts them. Nail, the Eldest Namek's chief warrior and right-hand man, informs the trio of a powerful force approaching the planet. Vegeta knows it is the Ginyu Force, Frieza's 5 most elite henchmen. Reluctantly, Gohan and Krillin agree to use the Dragon Balls to make Vegeta immortal so that he can defeat them easier. They rush to retrieve the Dragon Ball they left with Bulma, and meanwhile, the Ginyu Force lands on the planet and meets up with Frieza.

Episode 28•23m

The Special-Squad's Frontline Man! Break Gurudo's Spell

Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan race to the remaining five Dragon Balls that Vegeta had hidden, in an attempt to grant Vegeta the wish of eternal life, in order to stand a chance against the Ginyu Force. The Ginyu Force beats them there, and with speed and a time freeze, swipe the two remaining Dragon Balls. Captain Ginyu takes the seven Dragon Balls to Frieza, and allows the other members to play Rock-Paper-Scissors to decide who gets to fight who. Recoome wins a fight with Vegeta and Guldo wins a fight with Krillin and Gohan. Krillin and Gohan fight Guldo first. After proving that they are no easy match for him, Guldo paralyzes the two with his ESP. Vegeta kills Guldo before any harm is done to the Earthlings, so Recoome decides he's next to fight. Meanwhile, Goku is ten minutes from landing on Namek.

Episode 29•23m

The Hellish Recoome! Keep Me Entertained, Vegeta-chan

Vegeta begins battling Recoome, the big brute of the Ginyu Force. While the Saiyan prince manages to get in a few good blows, ultimately Recoome doesn't seem to be taking any pain. Gohan and Krillin enter battle after Vegeta becomes too badly injured to continue fighting, but quickly find themselves beaten and outclassed by the hulking Ginyu Force member as well. Meanwhile, Frieza attempts to use the Dragon Balls but nothing happens, prompting him to leave Ginyu to guard the balls while he himself goes to look for Namekians to tell him how to become immortal. Just when all seems lost in Vegeta, Krillin and Gohan's fight with Recoome, Goku's Capsule Corporation ship finally touches down on Planet Namek.

Episode 30•23m

Son Goku Finally Arrives! Knock the Ginyu Special-Squad Around

Goku enters the battle after giving Senzus to Krillin, Gohan, and Vegeta, and things quickly take a turn for the better. Recoome, charging up a deadly attack, is defeated by a single blow from Goku. Jeice and Burter leap into battle trying a variety of techniques - none of which have the least bit of effect on Goku. Burter is knocked out by a few swift attacks from Goku, as Jeice stares in awe at his latest opponent - having never faced someone so powerful.

Episode 31•23m

Star Performer's Entry!? Captain Ginyu vs. Son Goku

Goku tells Jeice to take the beaten Recoome and Burter and leave the planet forever. Jeice flees to Captain Ginyu and tells him what has happened. Captain Ginyu has Frieza's men bury the Dragon Balls then sets out with Jeice towards Goku. Meanwhile, Vegeta kills Burter then Recoome. Also, Krillin and Gohan realize that Frieza is heading towards Elder Guru in order to obtain the password to summon the Namekian Dragon. Shortly after this, Captain Ginyu and Jeice arrive to battle Goku. Goku tells Krillin and Gohan to leave. Vegeta tricks Goku and flies away, leaving Goku to fight alone. Goku and Captain Ginyu fight, and after a while Captain Ginyu asks Goku to release his true power. Goku abides and begins to power up.

Episode 32•23m

Son Goku at Full Power! The Terrified Ginyu has Something Up His Sleeve!!

Goku powers up to his maximum level - which is far greater than that of even Captain Ginyu! Yet, for some strange reason, Goku's current enemy doesn't seem too worried. After the Eldest Namek gives Dende a mysterious new power and sends him off to meet the Earthlings, Nail begins battling Frieza. While Frieza is clearly the stronger of the two, he is surprised at Nail's ability to regenerate lost limbs. Gohan and Krillin rescue Bulma from a dinosaur attack, and take the Dragon Radar to find where Frieza took the Dragon Balls to. As the episode ends, Ginyu makes the strange move of wounding himself, and firing a strange beam at Goku.

Episode 33•23m

Surprise! Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku!?

Having switched bodies with Goku, Ginyu races back to the dragon balls' location alongside Jeice only to cross paths with Vegeta, Kuririn and Gohan. As the three prepare for another fight, the injured Goku does his best to reach their location to get his body back.

Episode 34•23m

A Great Turnabout for Goku!? Super Shenlong, Come Out Right Now!

After killing Jeice, Vegeta sets his sights on Ginyu (still in Goku's body.) Vegeta effortlessly pummels Ginyu, and an attempt by Ginyu to get Vegeta's body is thwarted by Goku who intervenes - ending up back in his own (wounded) body, and Ginyu going back to the body he had before - which he had deliberately wounded. Vegeta begins thrashing Ginyu in his native body, and once again quick thinking on Goku's part prevents Vegeta from being swapped with Ginyu's body - Goku throws a Namekian frog in the path of the beam, trapping Ginyu in the frog's body. Vegeta places Goku in a rejuvenation chamber inside Frieza's spaceship and gives armor to Krillin and Gohan - knowing an inevitable battle against Frieza is in their future. Vegeta begins sleeping to regain strength he lost while fighting Ginyu. Meanwhile, Nail continues to fight Frieza and does no damage to the tyrant. Once beaten and fallen, Nail reveals the truth - the fight was just a diversion to get the password to use the Dragon Balls to the Earthlings! Frieza begins charging back towards his spaceship, noticing his scouter no longer shows the power levels for the Ginyu Force. Krillin, Gohan, and Dende take the Dragon Balls, and Dende uses the password to summmon Porunga, the Namekian Dragon Balls' equivalent of Shenron.

Episode 35•23m

Enraged Freeza Draws Near! Porunga... Please Grant Our Wish!

Porunga, the Namekian Eternal Dragon, is summoned. However Krillin, Gohan and Dende are met with some bad news when they discover that only one dead friend can be resurrected per wish! Piccolo communicates with the Earthlings, telling them to revive him and wish him to the Planet Namek. Dende speaks the first wish and Piccolo's halo disappears - and Kami is resurrected on Earth, much to Mr. Popo's joy. The second wish is made, however, Piccolo is nowhere in sight. Dende tells them that they wished him to the Planet Namek and not their specific location, however - so the third wish can be used to transport him to that particular spot. Unfortunately, things take a turn for the worst. Vegeta is awakened by sensing the approaching Frieza's power, and quickly awakens and rushes to where the Earthlings are making their wishes. He threatens them for stealing his chance at immortality, though they accidentally reveal that there is one more wish left - which he would be able to use to get immortality. He tells Dende to make him immortal, and with Frieza fast approaching, Krillin reluctantly tells Dende to wish Vegeta immortal - stating that, if nothing else, he is at least better than Frieza. Before he can deliver the wish, however, the Eldest Namek dies, causing the Dragon Balls to stop working. Vegeta is outraged at the Earthlings since his chance for immortality has one again been foiled. His anger at the Earthlings doesn't last, however, since Frieza arrives at the battlefield at that very moment. The tyrant begins charging up, terrifying everyone but Vegeta who seems strangely calm. The entire planet begins to shake violently as Frieza summons his power - as Goku remains in the rejuvenation chamber, slowly still recovering from the injuries his body had taken during the earlier Ginyu conflict.

Episode 36•23m

A Nightmare Transformation! Freeza's Powr Level: One-Million?!

Piccolo arrives on Planet Namek following being resurrected and wished there. He begins rushing towards the battlefield, and along the way encounters an ailing Nail, on the brink of death. Piccolo reluctantly performs Namekian fusion with Nail, which increases his power substantially, and begins rushing back to the battlefield. Meanwhile, Frieza, after battling the Earthlings and Vegeta in his first form, transforms to his second form following some goading from Vegeta - and this increases the tyrant's power level to over a million! With his increased power, Frieza charges at Krillin in the air, impaling him on his horn.

Episode 37•23m

Freeza Bares His Fangs! Gohan's Overwhelming Attack!

With Goku still healing from the previous battle and Piccolo still on the way to their location, Gohan takes it upon himself to hold up against the might that is Freeza's transformed self.

Episode 38•23m

The Reborn Piccolo Shows Himself! An Enraged Freeza's Second Transformation

While Goku continues to recover in the rejuvenation chamber at Frieza's ship, Piccolo begins battling Frieza himself - and surprisingly manages to hold his own! The two exchange blows pretty evenly for a good portion of the fight. Piccolo realizes Frieza slightly holds the upper hand, so he removes his weighted clothing and begins winning against the tyrant. Frieza finds himself backed into a corner, so he decides it is best to transform again to fight Piccolo. Becoming his grotesque, ugly third form, Frieza once again gains the upper hand and begins obliterating Piccolo with a rapid finger beam blast. Gohan rushes to rescue his mentor, and when Krillin tries to follow suit, Vegeta stops him - revealing to Krillin he may have a strategy that will allow him to defeat the tyrant.

Episode 39•23m

Final Super Transformation of Freeza! The Terror Greater than Hell Starts Now

Frieza dodges Gohan's attack but quickly finds himself on the receiving end once again - the young half Saiyan unleashes a massive energy blast that even the tyrant himself has difficulty deflecting! Upon seeing what he is up against in the form of these warriors who seem to be getting progressively stronger, Frieza begins transforming to his fourth form - the final and most powerful. Vegeta's plan to defeat Frieza involves having himself mortally wounded and then being healed by Dende - which the Saiyan prince achieves by having Krillin shoot an energy blast through his chest. Dende has no interest in healing Vegeta (who harmed so many of his people), however, and flies over to heal Piccolo instead. However, Nail's essence within Piccolo tells him that healing Vegeta may be the only way to win the fight - so Dende reluctantly does so. Frieza eventually reaches his final form, and immediately kills Dende with an energy blast - having witnessed his healing abilities while transforming. Krillin, Gohan, and Piccolo go on the attack but the tyrant dodges every single attack they throw his way. Vegeta watches them fight from a hill, preparing to charge up to his newfound power level as Gohan finds himself on a direct collision course with another one of Frieza's blasts.

Episode 40•23m

The Moment We've Waited For! Son Goku is Revived

Able to follow Freeza's movements closer than before, Vegeta believes to have reached the legendary Super Saiyan state. But this still means nothing to Freeza, who is able to counter each of Vegeta's attacks. The Saiyan Prince begins to weep in despair, the nobody able to help him at this point... until Goku arrives

Episode 41•23m

Defeat Freeza, Son Goku! The Proud Vegeta's Tears

As Goku calmly makes his way through the battlefield, he is able to deflect all of Freeza's coming attacks as if he has reached a new state of mind. He approaches the dying Vegeta, who tells him that Freeza must die by a Saiyan's hands before finally dying himself.

Episode 42•23m

Son Goku vs. Freeza! The Curtain Opens on the Super Decisive Battle!

Goku is back in full form as he faces Freeza in his final form.

Episode 43•23m

A Battle breaking all limits! Goku, Freeza, and Ginyu again!?

As the battle between Goku and Freeza continues, Ginyu, still in frog form, encounters Bulma in hopes of a new body to possess.

Episode 44•23m

It's a 20-Fold Kaioken! A Kamehameha With Everything on the Line

Ginyu tries to steal Piccolo's body, but is foiled by Gohan who throws the frog body back in the way, restoring he and Bulma back to the way they were. Meanwhile, Goku continues to be thrashed by Frieza. However, he sees a vision of how Frieza could destroy everything he knows and loves - and finds a new level of strength as a result! Goku lets loose with a massive Kamehameha that even Frieza himself has difficulty deflecting! Unfortunately, it isn't enough and Goku quickly finds himself of the receiving end again. Once again, he begins seeing a vision, this time of Vegeta and other Saiyans of the past, including his father Bardock. Motivated once again, he lunges at Frieza, powered up.

Episode 45•23m

This is the Last Trump Card! Goku's Extra-Large Genki-dama

Losing the upper hand fast, Goku is forced to leave himself vulnerable to Freeza's attacks as he slowly gathers energy for a Genki-dama.

Episode 46•23m

Awaken, Legendary Warrior... Son Goku, the Super Saiyan!

The death of a long-time comrade triggers a mysterious transformation in Goku.

Episode 47•23m

The Super Saiyan Who Can Get Angry! Announce Your Name Son Goku!

The transformed Goku renews his battle with Frieza and proves to now be far superior to Frieza's power. Frieza launches several counter-attacks at Goku, but they have no effect at all. As the tyrant stares in awe at his more-powerful opponent, he realizes that his worst nightmare has finally come true - the legendary Super Saiyan has been born! In a desperate attempt to defeat Goku, Frieza hurls an attack down upon Namek itself, in an effort to destroy the planet and everyone on it.

Episode 48•23m

Exact Vengeance Son Goku! The Countdown to the Planet's Collapse

Frieza's attack detonates the planet's core and he claims that Namek will explode in five minutes. Goku is confident that he can defeat Frieza and escape with the others within that time, however, Frieza decides to power up to 100% of his full power. Much to King Kai's amazement, Goku allows Frieza to reach his full power, wishing to defeat the tyrant at his best. Meanwhile, Gohan drops off the injured Piccolo at Goku's spaceship and then goes to find Bulma.

Episode 49•23m

Do-or-Die Full Power of Freeza! Shenlong Heed this Wish

As the epic battle between Goku and Frieza rages on the dying Planet Namek, King Kai is infomred by Kami on Earth that Mr. Popo has gathered all seven Dragon Balls. Upon learning of the Earth's Dragon Balls' ability to resurrect multiple people in a single wish, King Kai asks that they be used to bring back to life all those on Namek who were killed by Frieza and his minions, thus also bringing back Guru, whose natural death was hastened just slightly by all the suffering Frieza had caused his planet, as well as the Namekian Dragon Balls, which still have one more wish to be used. King Kai plans to use this final wish to teleport everyone on Namek to Earth execpt for Frieza, leaving the tyrant to be the only one present when Namek explodes. Mr. Popo then summons Shenron and fulfills King Kai's first wish.

Episode 50•23m