Season 1
98 episodes · 2009
After years of peace since the defeat of Piccolo Daimaoh, Goku now lives peacefully with his wife Chi-Chi and their son Gohan. But everything changes when a mysterious warrior called Raditz arrives on Earth, revealing that he is Goku's brother and that they both belong to the warrior race of the Saiyans, a brutal people who conquer planets.
1Prologue 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?
2The 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!
3A 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.
4Run 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!
5Wilderness 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.
6The 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.
7The 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!
8Shenron 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?
9Yamcha'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!
10Sit 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.
11Will 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!
12Farewell, 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!
13The 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!
14An 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!
15Goku 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.
16Defeat 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!
17Dawn 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!
18The 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.
19A 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!
20The 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!
21Protect 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.
22Dodoria'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!
23Vegeta'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!
24Friends 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.
25Power 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.
26The 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!
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A Touch-and-Go Situation! Gohan, Protect the Four Star Ball!
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The Countdown to Battle Begins! Enter, the Ginyu Force!
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First Up for the Ginyu Force! Guldo's Time Freeze!
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The Nightmare Recoome! Come Out and Play, Vegeta!
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Goku Arrives at Last! Take Down the Ginyu Force!
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The Star Player Appears! Ginyu vs. Goku!
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Full Power, Goku! Captain Ginyu's Desperate Attack!
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Surprise! Goku Is Ginyu and Ginyu Is Goku?!
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A Great Turnabout for Goku?! Super Shenron, Come Out Right Now!
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An Enraged Frieza Approaches! Porunga... Please Grant Our Wish!
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A Nightmare Transformation! Frieza's Power Level: One-Million?!
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Frieza Bares His Fangs! Gohan's Overwhelming Attack!
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Piccolo Reborn! Frieza's Second Transformation!
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Frieza's Final Transformation! The Ultimate Nightmare Begins!
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The Moment of Truth Approaches! Goku Back in Action!
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Defeat Frieza, Goku! The Tears of the Proud Saiyan Prince!
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Goku vs. Frieza! The Super Showdown Begins!
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A Boundary-Pushing Brawl! Goku, Frieza, and Ginyu Again?!
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Kaio-Ken Times Twenty! An All-or-Nothing Kamehame-Ha!
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The Final Trump Card! Goku's Ultimate Spirit Bomb!
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Awaken, Legendary Warrior! Goku the Super Saiyan!
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The Angry Super Saiyan! Goku Throws Down the Gauntlet!
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Avenge the Fallen, Goku! Countdown to the Planet's Destruction!
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Full-Power Frieza! Shenron, Grant Our Wish!
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Goku's Furious Roar! A Last-Minute Wish!
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Duel on a Vanishing Planet! The Final Showdown!
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Goku's Final Attack! Countdown to Planet Namek's Destruction!
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Goku Vanishes into Space! Welcome Home, Super Warriors!
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There Is Planet Earth, Father! Frieza and King Cold Strike Back!
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I Will Defeat Frieza! Another Super Saiyan!
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Welcome Back, Goku! Confessions of the Mysterious Youth, Trunks!
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Goku's New Move, Instant Transmission! The Three-Year Training Session Begins!
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Undetectable Monsters! The Androids Appear!
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The Unbeatable Enemy Within! Goku vs. Android 19!
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No Victory for Android 19! Enter Super Vegeta!
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Piccolo's Assault! Android 20 and the Twisted Future!
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The Hunt for Doctor Gero! Discover the Hidden Laboratory!
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Number 17 and Number 18! The Androids Awaken
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A Sweet Face and Super Power? Android 18 vs. Vegeta!
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The Time for Reunification Has Come! Piccolo's Unshakeable Resolve!
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Another Time Machine? Bulma Uncovers a Mystery!
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The Monster Goes into Motion! Strike of the Super Namekian!
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I am Your Brother! The Monster with Goku's Energy!
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The Dizzying Deception and the Daring Escape! Defeat the Android Cell!
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The Hunt for Cell Is On! Goku, Back in Action!
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Break the Super Saiyan Barrier! Into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber!
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The Super Namekian Powers Up! Piccolo vs. Android 17!
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Run, Android 17! Piccolo's All-or-Nothing Struggle!
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Unmeasured Power! The Silent Warrior No. 16 Makes His Move
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Tien's Desperate Attack! Save Your Friends, Goku!
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Beyond Super Saiyan! Vegeta Confronts the Monster Cell!
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Cell on the Verge of Defeat! Krillin, Destroy Android 18!
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The Battle Turns for the Worst! Cell Attacks Android 18!
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The Tables Are Turned! Witness the Power of Perfection!
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Vegeta's Final Push! Defeat the Invincible Cell!
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The Strongest Super Saiyan! Trunks' Power Unleashed!
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Cell Invades the Airwaves! Announcing, "The Cell Games!"
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Training Complete! Goku Sizes up the Competition!
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The Truce Is Broken! The Defense Force Strikes Back at Cell!
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A New Guardian! The Return of the Dragon Balls!
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Hercule Takes the Stage! The Curtain Rises on the Cell Games!
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Showdown! Cell vs. Goku!
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Battle at the Highest Level! Goku Goes All Out!
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The Opening Round Is Concluded! Goku's Moment of Decision!
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Get Angry, Gohan! Release Your Hidden Power!
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Tears for An Android! Gohan's Inner Rage Bursts Forth!
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Unleash the Warrior Within! Gohan Takes the Offensive!
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Perfection's End! A Fury, Beyond Super Saiyan!
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A Hero's Sacrifice! Last Chance to Save the World!
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Combine Your Strength! The Final Kamehame-ha!
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A Bittersweet Victory! Until We Meet Again!
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Peace for the Future! The Spirit of Goku is Forever!