Dragon Ball ZThe Saiyans have returned...
Now happily married and with a son, martial arts champion Goku must defend Earth from a series of extraterrestrial invaders bent on destruction.
WritersTakao Koyama, Akira Toriyama
The New Threat
Apr 26, 1989
Gokuโs 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.
Reunions
May 3, 1989
Goku and Gohan attend a reunion on Roshiโs 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.
Unlikely Alliance
May 10, 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!
Piccolo's Plan
May 17, 1989
Piccolo may have a way to stop Raditz - the Makankosappo! Thereโs only one problem. He needs time to gather energy for the blast, which means Goku must fight Raditz alone!
Gohan's Rage
May 24, 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!
No Time Like the Present
Jun 7, 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!
Day 1
Jun 14, 1989
Gohan begins his first day of Piccoloโs training. Alone in the wilderness, he must quickly learn to take care of himself. But that isnโt easy when heโs tired, hungry - and being chased by bloodthirsty dinosaurs!
Gohan Goes Bananas!
Jun 21, 1989
Korin wants Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu to report for special training! Meanwhile, Gohanโs grueling training causes him to undergo a shocking transformation!
The Strangest Robot
Jun 28, 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 heโs not happy to have visitors!
A New Friend
Jul 5, 1989
Gohanโs wilderness adventure continues, as he makes a new dinosaur friend! Heโs happy to finally have some company until heโs harshly reminded that not all dinosaurs are friendly!
Terror on Arlia
Jul 12, 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.
Global Training
Jul 19, 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.
Goz and Mez
Jul 26, 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.
Princess Snake
Aug 2, 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 sheโll do anything to keep Goku as her prisoner forever!
Dueling Piccolos
Aug 9, 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 canโt swim!
Plight of the Children
Aug 16, 1989
Gohan finds shelter with a gang of orphans living on the run from meddling adults. The groupโs leader hatches a plan to take the kids to a safer hiding place, but when the police show up everything goes wrong!
Pendulum Room Peril
Aug 30, 1989
Earthโs top warriors visit Kamiโs Pendulum Room where the past, present, and future co-exist. After a trip back in time, they realize theyโll need to train harder to stand a chance against the approaching Saiyans.
The End of Snake Way
Sep 6, 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!
Defying Gravity
Sep 13, 1989
The intense gravity of King Kaiโs planet makes Gokuโs 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?
Goku's Ancestors
Sep 20, 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?
Counting Down
Sep 27, 1989
Gokuโs training is complete, so the gang summons the Eternal Dragon to wish him back to life. Thereโs only one day left before the Saiyans arrive. Unfortunately, it will take Goku two days to return!
The Darkest Day
Oct 11, 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.
Saibamen Attack!
Oct 18, 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 Earthโs heroes hold out until Goku arrives?
The Power of Nappa
Oct 25, 1989
Enraged over the loss of Yamcha, Krillin unleashes a powerful attack that destroys the maniacal Saibamen once and for all. Now Earthโs defenders must battle the Saiyans themselves - starting with Nappa.
Sacrifice
Nov 1, 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!
Nappa's Rampage
Nov 8, 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?
Nimbus Speed
Nov 22, 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!
Goku's Arrival
Nov 29, 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.
Lesson Number One
Dec 6, 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!
Goku vs. Vegeta
Dec 13, 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?
Saiyan Sized Secret
Dec 20, 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!
Spirit Bomb Away!
Jan 17, 1990
Goku feels the brunt of Vegetaโs fully-realized Saiyan power! Earthโs greatest hero is left with no choice except to use the Spirit Bomb. If his attack fails, he may find himself completely doomed!
Hero in the Shadows
Jan 24, 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!
Krillin's Offensive
Jan 31, 1990
Goku passes the power of the Spirit Bomb to Krillin, who - with King Kaiโs guidance - launches the bomb at Vegeta. The Saiyan is sent flying into the sky, but is the evil warrior really gone for good?
Mercy
Feb 7, 1990
Vegeta is crushed beneath the full weight of Gohanโs giant ape form! With the Saiyan battered and defeated, Krillin moves to finish the Saiyan with a final blow - but Goku has other plans.
Picking Up The Pieces
Feb 14, 1990
The gang mourns the loss of Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Piccolo. With Kami gone, Earthโs Dragon Balls have disappeared. Will the surviving heroes find a way to wish their fallen friends back to life?
Plans for Departure
Feb 21, 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?
Nursing Wounds
Feb 28, 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.
Friends or Foes?
Mar 7, 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!
