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8.5/10 (1500 votes)
#1

Goku's Arrival

S1:E28

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.

8.4/10 (1501 votes)
#2

Saiyan Sized Secret

S1:E31

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!

8.2/10 (1441 votes)
#3

Lesson Number One

S1:E29

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!

8.2/10 (1494 votes)
#4

Goku vs. Vegeta

S1:E30

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?

8.2/10 (1359 votes)
#5

Mercy

S1:E35

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.

8.1/10 (1477 votes)
#6

Gohan's Rage

S1:E5

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!

8.1/10 (1431 votes)
#7

The Power of Nappa

S1:E24

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.

8.0/10 (1493 votes)
#8

Piccolo's Plan

S1:E4

Piccolo may have a way to stop Raditz - the Makankosappo! There’s only one problem. He needs time to gather energy for the blast, which means Goku must fight Raditz alone!

8.0/10 (1424 votes)
#9

Sacrifice

S1:E25

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!

8.0/10 (1413 votes)
#10

Nimbus Speed

S1:E27

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!

8.0/10 (1395 votes)
#11

Krillin's Offensive

S1:E34

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?

7.9/10 (1430 votes)
#12

Saibamen Attack!

S1:E23

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?

7.9/10 (1391 votes)
#13

Spirit Bomb Away!

S1:E32

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!

7.8/10 (1389 votes)
#14

Hero in the Shadows

S1:E33

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!

7.6/10 (1493 votes)
#15

Reunions

S1:E2

Goku and Gohan attend a reunion on 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.

7.6/10 (1477 votes)
#16

Unlikely Alliance

S1:E3

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!

7.5/10 (1438 votes)
#17

No Time Like the Present

S1:E6

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!

7.5/10 (1411 votes)
#18

Goku's Ancestors

S1:E20

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?

7.5/10 (1415 votes)
#19

The Darkest Day

S1:E22

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.

7.5/10 (1375 votes)
#20

Picking Up The Pieces

S1:E36

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?

7.4/10 (1421 votes)
#21

The End of Snake Way

S1:E18

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!

7.4/10 (1403 votes)
#22

Counting Down

S1:E21

Goku’s training is complete, so the gang summons the Eternal Dragon to wish him back to life. There’s only one day left before the Saiyans arrive. Unfortunately, it will take Goku two days to return!

7.4/10 (1396 votes)
#23

Nappa's Rampage

S1:E26

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?

7.3/10 (1537 votes)
#24

The New Threat

S1:E1

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.

7.3/10 (1417 votes)
#25

Defying Gravity

S1:E19

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?

7.3/10 (1362 votes)
#26

Plans for Departure

S1:E37

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?

7.2/10 (1466 votes)
#27

Day 1

S1:E7

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!

7.2/10 (1460 votes)
#28

Gohan Goes Bananas!

S1:E8

Korin wants Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu to report for special training! Meanwhile, Gohan’s grueling training causes him to undergo a shocking transformation!

7.2/10 (1415 votes)
#29

Pendulum Room Peril

S1:E17

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.

7.1/10 (1440 votes)
#30

Terror on Arlia

S1:E11

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.

6.9/10 (1460 votes)
#31

The Strangest Robot

S1:E9

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!

6.9/10 (1441 votes)
#32

A New Friend

S1:E10

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!

6.9/10 (1418 votes)
#33

Goz and Mez

S1:E13

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.

6.9/10 (1359 votes)
#34

Nursing Wounds

S1:E38

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.

6.8/10 (1419 votes)
#35

Global Training

S1:E12

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.

6.8/10 (1425 votes)
#36

Princess Snake

S1:E14

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!

6.7/10 (1351 votes)
#37

Friends or Foes?

S1:E39

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!

6.6/10 (1414 votes)
#38

Dueling Piccolos

S1:E15

Piccolo flies off the handle during his fight with Raditz and splits in two! 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!

6.5/10 (1408 votes)
#39

Plight of the Children

S1:E16

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!

6.5/10 (1408 votes)
#1

Plight of the Children

S1:E16

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!

6.6/10 (1414 votes)
#2

Dueling Piccolos

S1:E15

Piccolo flies off the handle during his fight with Raditz and splits in two! 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!

6.7/10 (1351 votes)
#3

Friends or Foes?

S1:E39

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!

6.8/10 (1419 votes)
#4

Global Training

S1:E12

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.

6.8/10 (1425 votes)
#5

Princess Snake

S1:E14

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!

6.9/10 (1460 votes)
#6

The Strangest Robot

S1:E9

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!

6.9/10 (1441 votes)
#7

A New Friend

S1:E10

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!

6.9/10 (1418 votes)
#8

Goz and Mez

S1:E13

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.

6.9/10 (1359 votes)
#9

Nursing Wounds

S1:E38

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.

7.1/10 (1440 votes)
#10

Terror on Arlia

S1:E11

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.

7.2/10 (1466 votes)
#11

Day 1

S1:E7

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!

7.2/10 (1460 votes)
#12

Gohan Goes Bananas!

S1:E8

Korin wants Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu to report for special training! Meanwhile, Gohan’s grueling training causes him to undergo a shocking transformation!

7.2/10 (1415 votes)
#13

Pendulum Room Peril

S1:E17

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.

7.3/10 (1537 votes)
#14

The New Threat

S1:E1

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.

7.3/10 (1417 votes)
#15

Defying Gravity

S1:E19

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?

7.3/10 (1362 votes)
#16

Plans for Departure

S1:E37

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?

7.4/10 (1421 votes)
#17

The End of Snake Way

S1:E18

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!

7.4/10 (1403 votes)
#18

Counting Down

S1:E21

Goku’s training is complete, so the gang summons the Eternal Dragon to wish him back to life. There’s only one day left before the Saiyans arrive. Unfortunately, it will take Goku two days to return!

7.4/10 (1396 votes)
#19

Nappa's Rampage

S1:E26

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?

7.5/10 (1438 votes)
#20

No Time Like the Present

S1:E6

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!

7.5/10 (1411 votes)
#21

Goku's Ancestors

S1:E20

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?

7.5/10 (1415 votes)
#22

The Darkest Day

S1:E22

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.

7.5/10 (1375 votes)
#23

Picking Up The Pieces

S1:E36

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?

7.6/10 (1493 votes)
#24

Reunions

S1:E2

Goku and Gohan attend a reunion on 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.

7.6/10 (1477 votes)
#25

Unlikely Alliance

S1:E3

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!

7.8/10 (1389 votes)
#26

Hero in the Shadows

S1:E33

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!

7.9/10 (1430 votes)
#27

Saibamen Attack!

S1:E23

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?

7.9/10 (1391 votes)
#28

Spirit Bomb Away!

S1:E32

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!

8.0/10 (1493 votes)
#29

Piccolo's Plan

S1:E4

Piccolo may have a way to stop Raditz - the Makankosappo! There’s only one problem. He needs time to gather energy for the blast, which means Goku must fight Raditz alone!

8.0/10 (1424 votes)
#30

Sacrifice

S1:E25

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!

8.0/10 (1413 votes)
#31

Nimbus Speed

S1:E27

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!

8.0/10 (1395 votes)
#32

Krillin's Offensive

S1:E34

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?

8.1/10 (1477 votes)
#33

Gohan's Rage

S1:E5

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!

8.1/10 (1431 votes)
#34

The Power of Nappa

S1:E24

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.

8.2/10 (1441 votes)
#35

Lesson Number One

S1:E29

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!

8.2/10 (1494 votes)
#36

Goku vs. Vegeta

S1:E30

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?

8.2/10 (1359 votes)
#37

Mercy

S1:E35

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.

8.4/10 (1501 votes)
#38

Saiyan Sized Secret

S1:E31

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!

8.5/10 (1500 votes)
#39

Goku's Arrival

S1:E28

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.

7.3/10 (1537 votes)

The New Threat

S1:E1

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.

7.6/10 (1493 votes)

Reunions

S1:E2

Goku and Gohan attend a reunion on 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.

7.6/10 (1477 votes)

Unlikely Alliance

S1:E3

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!

8.0/10 (1493 votes)

Piccolo's Plan

S1:E4

Piccolo may have a way to stop Raditz - the Makankosappo! There’s only one problem. He needs time to gather energy for the blast, which means Goku must fight Raditz alone!

8.1/10 (1477 votes)

Gohan's Rage

S1:E5

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!

7.5/10 (1438 votes)

No Time Like the Present

S1:E6

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!

7.2/10 (1466 votes)

Day 1

S1:E7

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!

7.2/10 (1460 votes)

Gohan Goes Bananas!

S1:E8

Korin wants Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu to report for special training! Meanwhile, Gohan’s grueling training causes him to undergo a shocking transformation!

6.9/10 (1460 votes)

The Strangest Robot

S1:E9

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!

6.9/10 (1441 votes)

A New Friend

S1:E10

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!

7.1/10 (1440 votes)

Terror on Arlia

S1:E11

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.

6.8/10 (1419 votes)

Global Training

S1:E12

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.

6.9/10 (1418 votes)

Goz and Mez

S1:E13

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.

6.8/10 (1425 votes)

Princess Snake

S1:E14

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!

6.6/10 (1414 votes)

Dueling Piccolos

S1:E15

Piccolo flies off the handle during his fight with Raditz and splits in two! 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!

6.5/10 (1408 votes)

Plight of the Children

S1:E16

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!

7.2/10 (1415 votes)

Pendulum Room Peril

S1:E17

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.

7.4/10 (1421 votes)

The End of Snake Way

S1:E18

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!

7.3/10 (1417 votes)

Defying Gravity

S1:E19

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?

7.5/10 (1411 votes)

Goku's Ancestors

S1:E20

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?

7.4/10 (1403 votes)

Counting Down

S1:E21

Goku’s training is complete, so the gang summons the Eternal Dragon to wish him back to life. There’s only one day left before the Saiyans arrive. Unfortunately, it will take Goku two days to return!

7.5/10 (1415 votes)

The Darkest Day

S1:E22

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.

7.9/10 (1430 votes)

Saibamen Attack!

S1:E23

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?

8.1/10 (1431 votes)

The Power of Nappa

S1:E24

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.

8.0/10 (1424 votes)

Sacrifice

S1:E25

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!

7.4/10 (1396 votes)

Nappa's Rampage

S1:E26

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?

8.0/10 (1413 votes)

Nimbus Speed

S1:E27

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!

8.5/10 (1500 votes)

Goku's Arrival

S1:E28

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.

8.2/10 (1441 votes)

Lesson Number One

S1:E29

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!

8.2/10 (1494 votes)

Goku vs. Vegeta

S1:E30

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?

8.4/10 (1501 votes)

Saiyan Sized Secret

S1:E31

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!

7.9/10 (1391 votes)

Spirit Bomb Away!

S1:E32

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!

7.8/10 (1389 votes)

Hero in the Shadows

S1:E33

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!

8.0/10 (1395 votes)

Krillin's Offensive

S1:E34

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?

8.2/10 (1359 votes)

Mercy

S1:E35

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.

7.5/10 (1375 votes)

Picking Up The Pieces

S1:E36

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?

7.3/10 (1362 votes)

Plans for Departure

S1:E37

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?

6.9/10 (1359 votes)

Nursing Wounds

S1:E38

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.

6.7/10 (1351 votes)

Friends or Foes?

S1:E39

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!

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
3 ★ 7.8 33
★ 8.6 Transformed at Last
★ 7.5 Frieza's Boast
2 ★ 7.6 35
★ 8.2 Goku's New Power
★ 6.7 Held Captive
1 ★ 7.5 39
★ 8.5 Goku's Arrival
★ 6.5 Plight of the Children
8 ★ 7.5 34
★ 8.9 Final Atonement
★ 6.9 The Fusion Dance
5 ★ 7.5 26
★ 7.8 His Name is Cell
★ 7.0 Vegeta Must Pay
4 ★ 7.4 32
★ 8.5 Another Super Saiyan?
★ 6.4 Krillin's Proposal
6 ★ 7.4 29
★ 8.1 Awakening
★ 6.7 The Doomsday Broadcast
9 ★ 7.3 38
★ 8.2 Spirit Bomb Triumphant
★ 6.6 The Innards of Buu
7 ★ 7.2 25
★ 7.8 Goku vs. Pikkon
★ 6.4 Blackmail