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Dragon Ball Z Season 1 episodes
S01 E01
The New Threat
26 mins · Wed, 26 Apr 1989
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.
S01 E02
Reunions
26 mins · Wed, 3 May 1989
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.
S01 E03
Unlikely Alliance
26 mins · Wed, 10 May 1989
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!
S01 E04
Piccolo's Plan
26 mins · Wed, 17 May 1989
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!
S01 E05
Gohan's Rage
26 mins · Wed, 24 May 1989
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!
S01 E06
No Time Like the Present
26 mins · Wed, 7 Jun 1989
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!
S01 E07
Day 1
26 mins · Wed, 14 Jun 1989
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!
S01 E08
Gohan Goes Bananas!
26 mins · Wed, 21 Jun 1989
Korin wants Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu to report for special training! Meanwhile, Gohan’s grueling training causes him to undergo a shocking transformation!
S01 E09
The Strangest Robot
26 mins · Wed, 28 Jun 1989
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!
S01 E10
A New Friend
26 mins · Wed, 5 Jul 1989
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!
S01 E11
Terror on Arlia
26 mins · Wed, 12 Jul 1989
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.
S01 E12
Global Training
26 mins · Wed, 19 Jul 1989
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.
S01 E13
Goz and Mez
26 mins · Wed, 26 Jul 1989
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.
S01 E14
Princess Snake
26 mins · Wed, 2 Aug 1989
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!
S01 E15
Dueling Piccolos
26 mins · Wed, 9 Aug 1989
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!
S01 E16
Plight of the Children
26 mins · Wed, 16 Aug 1989
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!
S01 E17
Pendulum Room Peril
26 mins · Wed, 30 Aug 1989
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.
S01 E18
The End of Snake Way
26 mins · Wed, 6 Sep 1989
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!
S01 E19
Defying Gravity
26 mins · Wed, 13 Sep 1989
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?
S01 E20
Goku's Ancestors
26 mins · Wed, 20 Sep 1989
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?
S01 E21
Counting Down
26 mins · Wed, 27 Sep 1989
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!
S01 E22
The Darkest Day
26 mins · Wed, 11 Oct 1989
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.
S01 E23
Saibamen Attack!
26 mins · Wed, 18 Oct 1989
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?
S01 E24
The Power of Nappa
26 mins · Wed, 25 Oct 1989
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.
S01 E25
Sacrifice
26 mins · Wed, 1 Nov 1989
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!
S01 E26
Nappa's Rampage
26 mins · Wed, 8 Nov 1989
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?
S01 E27
Nimbus Speed
26 mins · Wed, 22 Nov 1989
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!
S01 E28
Goku's Arrival
26 mins · Wed, 29 Nov 1989
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.
S01 E29
Lesson Number One
26 mins · Wed, 6 Dec 1989
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!
S01 E30
Goku vs. Vegeta
26 mins · Wed, 13 Dec 1989
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?
S01 E31
Saiyan Sized Secret
26 mins · Wed, 20 Dec 1989
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!
S01 E32
Spirit Bomb Away!
26 mins · Wed, 17 Jan 1990
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!
S01 E33
Hero in the Shadows
26 mins · Wed, 24 Jan 1990
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!
S01 E34
Krillin's Offensive
26 mins · Wed, 31 Jan 1990
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?
S01 E35
Mercy
26 mins · Wed, 7 Feb 1990
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.
S01 E36
Picking Up The Pieces
26 mins · Wed, 14 Feb 1990
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?
S01 E37
Plans for Departure
26 mins · Wed, 21 Feb 1990
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?
S01 E38
Nursing Wounds
26 mins · Wed, 28 Feb 1990
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.
S01 E39
Friends or Foes?
26 mins · Wed, 7 Mar 1990
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!