Now happily married and with a son, martial arts champion Goku must defend Earth from a series of extraterrestrial invaders bent on destruction.
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39 episodes • 1989Avg: 7.6Valley of Despair
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New Threat | Apr 26, 1989 | 7.3 |
| 2 | Reunions | May 3, 1989 | 7.8 |
| 3 | Unlikely Alliance | May 10, 1989 | 7.7 |
| 4 | Piccolo's Plan | May 17, 1989 | 8.1 |
| 5 | Gohan's Rage | May 24, 1989 | 8.2 |
| 6 | No Time Like the Present | Jun 7, 1989 | 7.5 |
| 7 | Day 1 | Jun 14, 1989 | 7.2 |
| 8 | Gohan Goes Bananas! | Jun 21, 1989 | 7.3 |
| 9 | The Strangest Robot | Jun 28, 1989 | 7.1 |
| 10 | A New Friend | Jul 5, 1989 | 7.0 |
| 11 | Terror on Arlia | Jul 12, 1989 | 7.2 |
| 12 | Global Training | Jul 19, 1989 | 6.9 |
| 13 | Goz and Mez | Jul 26, 1989 | 7.0 |
| 14 | Princess Snake | Aug 2, 1989 | 6.9 |
| 15 | Dueling Piccolos | Aug 9, 1989 | 6.7 |
| 16 | Plight of the Children | Aug 16, 1989 | 6.6 |
| 17 | Pendulum Room Peril | Aug 30, 1989 | 7.2 |
| 18 | The End of Snake Way | Sep 6, 1989 | 7.4 |
| 19 | Defying Gravity | Sep 13, 1989 | 7.4 |
| 20 | Goku's Ancestors | Sep 20, 1989 | 7.6 |
| 21 | Counting Down | Sep 27, 1989 | 7.5 |
| 22 | The Darkest Day | Oct 11, 1989 | 7.6 |
| 23 | Saibamen Attack! | Oct 18, 1989 | 8.0 |
| 24 | The Power of Nappa | Oct 25, 1989 | 8.2 |
| 25 | Sacrifice | Nov 1, 1989 | 8.1 |
| 26 | Nappa's Rampage | Nov 8, 1989 | 7.4 |
| 27 | Nimbus Speed | Nov 22, 1989 | 8.1 |
| 28 | Goku's Arrival | Nov 29, 1989 | 8.7 |
| 29 | Lesson Number One | Dec 6, 1989 | 8.3 |
| 30 | Goku vs. Vegeta | Dec 13, 1989 | 8.3 |
| 31 | Saiyan Sized Secret | Dec 20, 1989 | 8.5 |
| 32 | Spirit Bomb Away! | Jan 17, 1990 | 8.0 |
| 33 | Hero in the Shadows | Jan 24, 1990 | 8.0 |
| 34 | Krillin's Offensive | Jan 31, 1990 | 8.2 |
| 35 | Mercy | Feb 7, 1990 | 8.3 |
| 36 | Picking Up The Pieces | Feb 14, 1990 | 7.6 |
| 37 | Plans for Departure | Feb 21, 1990 | 7.3 |
| 38 | Nursing Wounds | Feb 28, 1990 | 7.0 |
| 39 | Friends or Foes? | Mar 7, 1990 | 6.8 |
35 episodes • 1990Avg: 8.2
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Held Captive | Mar 14, 1990 | 7.7 |
| 2 | Look Out Below | Mar 21, 1990 | 8.0 |
| 3 | The Search Continues | Apr 4, 1990 | 8.1 |
| 4 | A Friendly Surprise | Apr 11, 1990 | 8.3 |
| 5 | Brood of Evil | Apr 18, 1990 | 8.1 |
| 6 | Frieza Strikes! | Apr 25, 1990 | 8.1 |
| 7 | Defying Orders | May 2, 1990 | 8.1 |
| 8 | Namek's Defense | May 9, 1990 | 8.2 |
| 9 | The Hunted | May 16, 1990 | 8.4 |
| 10 | The Prince Fights Back | May 23, 1990 | 8.4 |
| 11 | Unexpected Problem | May 30, 1990 | 8.1 |
| 12 | Vegeta has a Ball | Jun 6, 1990 | 8.1 |
| 13 | The Past and Future | Jun 20, 1990 | 8.3 |
| 14 | Zarbon's Surprise | Jun 27, 1990 | 8.2 |
| 15 | Guru's Gift | Jul 4, 1990 | 8.3 |
| 16 | Piccolo vs. Everyone | Jul 18, 1990 | 8.2 |
| 17 | Zarbon's Mission | Aug 1, 1990 | 8.1 |
| 18 | Gohan, the Hunted | Aug 8, 1990 | 8.2 |
| 19 | Unknown Enemies | Aug 22, 1990 | 8.3 |
| 20 | Destination: Guru | Aug 29, 1990 | 8.1 |
| 21 | Bulma's Big Day | Sep 5, 1990 | 8.2 |
| 22 | Hidden Power | Sep 12, 1990 | 8.2 |
| 23 | New Ally, New Problem | Sep 19, 1990 | 8.2 |
| 24 | Guldo's Mind Binds | Sep 26, 1990 | 8.1 |
| 25 | Recoome Unleashed | Oct 24, 1990 | 8.1 |
| 26 | Let the Battle Begin | Oct 31, 1990 | 8.2 |
| 27 | Goku's New Power | Nov 7, 1990 | 8.5 |
| 28 | A Legend Revealed | Nov 14, 1990 | 8.3 |
| 29 | Ginyu Assault | Nov 21, 1990 | 8.2 |
| 30 | Incredible Force! | Nov 28, 1990 | 8.3 |
| 31 | Frieza Approaches | Dec 5, 1990 | 8.2 |
| 32 | Goku Is Ginyu and Ginyu Is Goku | Dec 12, 1990 | 8.1 |
| 33 | Calling the Eternal Dragon | Dec 19, 1990 | 8.2 |
| 34 | Gohan, Defeat Your Dad! | Jan 16, 1991 | 8.4 |
| 35 | Captain Ginyu... The Frog | Jan 23, 1991 | 8.2 |
33 episodes • 1991Avg: 8.3Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Password Is Porunga | Jan 30, 1991 | 7.3 |
| 2 | Piccolo's Return | Feb 6, 1991 | 8.2 |
| 3 | The Fusion | Feb 13, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 4 | Fighting Power: One Million?? | Feb 20, 1991 | 7.5 |
| 5 | Gohan Attacks | Feb 27, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 6 | Piccolo the Super-Namek | Mar 6, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 7 | Déjà vu | Mar 13, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 8 | Frieza's Second Transformation | Mar 20, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 9 | Another Transformation? | Mar 27, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 10 | Dende's Demise | Apr 3, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 11 | The Renewed Goku | Apr 10, 1991 | 8.4 |
| 12 | The End of Vegeta | Apr 17, 1991 | 8.5 |
| 13 | The Ultimate Battle | Apr 24, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 14 | Clash of the Super Powers | May 1, 1991 | 8.2 |
| 15 | Frieza's Boast | May 8, 1991 | 8.2 |
| 16 | Bold and Fearless | May 15, 1991 | 7.9 |
| 17 | Embodiment of Fire | May 22, 1991 | 8.2 |
| 18 | Trump Card | May 29, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 19 | Keep the Chance Alive | Jun 5, 1991 | 8.1 |
| 20 | Power of the Spirit | Jun 12, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 21 | Transformed at Last | Jun 19, 1991 | 8.8 |
| 22 | Explosion of Anger | Jun 26, 1991 | 8.5 |
| 23 | Namek's Destruction | Jul 3, 1991 | 8.5 |
| 24 | A Final Attack | Jul 10, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 25 | Approaching Destruction | Jul 17, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 26 | Gohan Returns | Jul 24, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 27 | The Last Wish | Jul 31, 1991 | 8.4 |
| 28 | Duel on a Vanishing Planet | Aug 7, 1991 | 8.4 |
| 29 | Pathos of Frieza | Aug 14, 1991 | 8.4 |
| 30 | Frieza Defeated!! | Aug 21, 1991 | 8.6 |
| 31 | Mighty Blast of Rage | Aug 28, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 32 | Namek's Explosion... Goku's End? | Sep 4, 1991 | 8.4 |
| 33 | Goku's Alive!! | Sep 11, 1991 | 8.3 |
32 episodes • 1991Avg: 8.3Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Heavens Tremble | Sep 18, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 2 | Black Fog of Terror | Sep 25, 1991 | 7.7 |
| 3 | Battle in Kami's Lookout | Oct 2, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 4 | Fight With Piccolo | Oct 9, 1991 | 8.4 |
| 5 | Call for Restoration | Oct 16, 1991 | 8.4 |
| 6 | Suicidal Course | Oct 23, 1991 | 8.4 |
| 7 | Extreme Measures | Oct 30, 1991 | 8.4 |
| 8 | The World Awakens | Nov 6, 1991 | 8.2 |
| 9 | Brief Chance for Victory | Nov 13, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 10 | Krillin's Proposal | Nov 20, 1991 | 7.9 |
| 11 | Frieza's Counterattack | Nov 27, 1991 | 8.2 |
| 12 | The Mysterious Youth | Dec 4, 1991 | 8.3 |
| 13 | Another Super Saiyan? | Dec 11, 1991 | 8.6 |
| 14 | Welcome Back Goku | Dec 18, 1991 | 8.7 |
| 15 | Mystery Revealed | Jan 15, 1992 | 8.7 |
| 16 | Goku's Special Technique | Jan 22, 1992 | 8.3 |
| 17 | Z Warriors Prepare | Jan 29, 1992 | 8.0 |
| 18 | Goku's Ordeal | Feb 5, 1992 | 7.9 |
| 19 | The Androids Appear | Feb 12, 1992 | 8.3 |
| 20 | A Handy Trick | Feb 19, 1992 | 8.1 |
| 21 | Double Trouble for Goku | Feb 26, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 22 | Upgrade to Super Saiyan | Mar 4, 1992 | 8.4 |
| 23 | The Secret of Dr. Gero | Mar 11, 1992 | 8.3 |
| 24 | More Androids?! | Mar 18, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 25 | Follow Dr. Gero | Mar 25, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 26 | Nightmare Comes True | Apr 1, 1992 | 8.1 |
| 27 | Goku's Assassin | Apr 8, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 28 | Deadly Beauty | Apr 15, 1992 | 8.6 |
| 29 | No Match for the Androids | Apr 22, 1992 | 8.5 |
| 30 | Last Ditch Effort | Apr 29, 1992 | 8.5 |
| 31 | Closing In | May 6, 1992 | 7.8 |
| 32 | Unwelcome Discovery | May 13, 1992 | 8.2 |
26 episodes • 1992Avg: 8.4Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seized with Fear | May 20, 1992 | 8.3 |
| 2 | The Reunion | May 27, 1992 | 8.3 |
| 3 | Borrowed Powers | Jun 3, 1992 | 8.3 |
| 4 | His Name is Cell | Jun 10, 1992 | 8.3 |
| 5 | Piccolo's Folly | Jun 17, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 6 | Laboratory Basement | Jun 24, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 7 | Our Hero Awakes | Jul 1, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 8 | Time Chamber | Jul 8, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 9 | The Monster is Coming | Jul 15, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 10 | He's Here | Jul 22, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 11 | Up to Piccolo | Jul 29, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 12 | Silent Warrior | Aug 5, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 13 | Say Goodbye, 17 | Aug 12, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 14 | Sacrifice | Aug 19, 1992 | 8.4 |
| 15 | Saiyans Emerge | Aug 26, 1992 | 8.3 |
| 16 | Super Vegeta | Sep 2, 1992 | 8.5 |
| 17 | Bow to the Prince | Sep 9, 1992 | 8.7 |
| 18 | Hour of Temptation | Sep 16, 1992 | 8.8 |
| 19 | Krillin's Decision | Sep 23, 1992 | 8.8 |
| 20 | The Last Defense | Sep 30, 1992 | 8.9 |
| 21 | Cell is Complete | Oct 14, 1992 | 8.5 |
| 22 | Vegeta Must Pay | Oct 21, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 23 | Trunks Ascends | Oct 28, 1992 | 8.5 |
| 24 | Saving Throw | Nov 4, 1992 | 8.1 |
| 25 | Ghosts from Tomorrow | Nov 11, 1992 | 8.2 |
| 26 | The Cell Games | Nov 18, 1992 | 8.2 |
29 episodes • 1992Avg: 8.3
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is the Tournament? | Nov 25, 1992 | 7.9 |
| 2 | The Doomsday Broadcast | Dec 2, 1992 | 7.9 |
| 3 | Meet Me in the Ring | Dec 9, 1992 | 8.1 |
| 4 | No Worries Here | Dec 16, 1992 | 8.1 |
| 5 | A Girl Named Lime | Jan 13, 1993 | 7.8 |
| 6 | Memories of Gohan | Jan 20, 1993 | 8.0 |
| 7 | A New Guardian | Jan 27, 1993 | 7.9 |
| 8 | Dende's Dragon | Feb 3, 1993 | 8.0 |
| 9 | The Puzzle of General Tao | Feb 10, 1993 | 7.7 |
| 10 | The Games Begin | Feb 17, 1993 | 7.9 |
| 11 | Losers Fight First | Mar 3, 1993 | 7.8 |
| 12 | Goku vs. Cell | Mar 10, 1993 | 8.1 |
| 13 | Cell's Bag of Tricks | Mar 17, 1993 | 8.1 |
| 14 | No More Rules | Mar 31, 1993 | 8.1 |
| 15 | The Fight is Over | Apr 7, 1993 | 8.1 |
| 16 | Faith in a Boy | Apr 14, 1993 | 8.2 |
| 17 | Gohan's Plea | Apr 21, 1993 | 8.2 |
| 18 | Android Explosion | Apr 28, 1993 | 8.2 |
| 19 | Cell Juniors Attack! | May 5, 1993 | 8.3 |
| 20 | Awakening | May 12, 1993 | 8.6 |
| 21 | The Unstoppable Gohan | May 19, 1993 | 8.3 |
| 22 | Cell's Break Down | May 26, 1993 | 8.4 |
| 23 | A Hero's Farewell | Jun 2, 1993 | 8.9 |
| 24 | Cell Returns! | Jun 16, 1993 | 9.1 |
| 25 | The Horror Won't End | Jun 23, 1993 | 8.8 |
| 26 | Save the World | Jun 30, 1993 | 8.9 |
| 27 | Goku's Decision | Jul 7, 1993 | 8.8 |
| 28 | One More Wish | Jul 14, 1993 | 8.8 |
| 29 | Free the Future | Jul 21, 1993 | 8.4 |
25 episodes • 1993Avg: 8.1
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warriors of the Dead | Jul 28, 1993 | 8.4 |
| 2 | Tournament Begins | Aug 11, 1993 | 7.9 |
| 3 | Water Fight | Aug 18, 1993 | 7.8 |
| 4 | Final Round | Aug 25, 1993 | 7.8 |
| 5 | Goku vs. Pikkon | Sep 1, 1993 | 8.1 |
| 6 | Gohan Goes to High School | Sep 8, 1993 | 8.0 |
| 7 | I Am Saiyaman! | Sep 15, 1993 | 7.8 |
| 8 | Gohan's First Date | Sep 29, 1993 | 7.6 |
| 9 | Rescue Videl | Oct 20, 1993 | 7.7 |
| 10 | Blackmail | Oct 27, 1993 | 7.8 |
| 11 | I'll Fight Too! | Nov 3, 1993 | 8.2 |
| 12 | The Newest Super Saiyan | Nov 10, 1993 | 7.8 |
| 13 | Take Flight, Videl | Nov 17, 1993 | 8.1 |
| 14 | Gather for the Tournament | Nov 24, 1993 | 8.6 |
| 15 | Camera Shy | Dec 8, 1993 | 8.6 |
| 16 | The World Tournament | Dec 15, 1993 | 7.9 |
| 17 | Trunks vs. Goten | Dec 22, 1993 | 8.0 |
| 18 | Best of the Boys | Jan 12, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 19 | Big Trouble, Little Trunks | Jan 19, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 20 | Who Will Fight Who? | Jan 26, 1994 | 8.5 |
| 21 | Forfeit of Piccolo | Feb 2, 1994 | 8.6 |
| 22 | A Dark and Secret Power | Feb 9, 1994 | 8.6 |
| 23 | Videl Is Crushed | Feb 16, 1994 | 8.6 |
| 24 | Identities Revealed | Feb 23, 1994 | 8.6 |
| 25 | Energy Drain | Mar 2, 1994 | 8.6 |
34 episodes • 1994Avg: 8.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Wizard's Curse | Mar 9, 1994 | 7.5 |
| 2 | King of the Demons | Mar 16, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Vegeta Attacks | Mar 23, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Next Up, Goku | Apr 13, 1994 | 7.9 |
| 5 | Battle Supreme | Apr 20, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 6 | Eighteen Unmasks | Apr 27, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 7 | Pay to Win | May 4, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 8 | Heart of a Villain | May 18, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 9 | The Dark Prince Returns | May 25, 1994 | 8.1 |
| 10 | Vegeta's Pride | Jun 15, 1994 | 8.3 |
| 11 | The Long Awaited Fight | Jun 22, 1994 | 8.1 |
| 12 | Magic Ball of Buu | Jun 29, 1994 | 8.1 |
| 13 | Buu Is Hatched | Jul 6, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 14 | The Losses Begin | Jul 13, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 15 | The Terror of Mr. Buu | Jul 27, 1994 | 8.1 |
| 16 | Meal Time | Aug 3, 1994 | 8.1 |
| 17 | The Warrior's Decision | Aug 17, 1994 | 8.1 |
| 18 | Final Atonement | Aug 24, 1994 | 8.3 |
| 19 | Evil Lives On | Aug 31, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 20 | Find the Dragon Balls | Sep 7, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 21 | Revival | Sep 21, 1994 | 7.9 |
| 22 | Global Announcement | Sep 28, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 23 | Learn to Fuse! | Oct 12, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 24 | The Z Sword | Oct 19, 1994 | 8.1 |
| 25 | Race to Capsule Corp. | Nov 2, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 26 | Super Saiyan 3?! | Nov 9, 1994 | 8.1 |
| 27 | Buu's Mutiny | Nov 16, 1994 | 8.1 |
| 28 | The Fusion Dance | Nov 23, 1994 | 7.9 |
| 29 | Goku's Time Is Up | Nov 30, 1994 | 7.9 |
| 30 | Return to Other World | Dec 7, 1994 | 7.9 |
| 31 | Out from the Broken Sword | Dec 14, 1994 | 8.3 |
| 32 | Gotenks Is Born | Dec 21, 1994 | 7.7 |
| 33 | Unlikely Friendship | Jan 11, 1995 | 7.9 |
| 34 | I Kill No More | Jan 25, 1995 | 7.9 |
38 episodes • 1995Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Evil of Men | Feb 1, 1995 | 7.9 |
| 2 | Buu Against Buu | Feb 8, 1995 | 7.3 |
| 3 | Empty Planet | Feb 15, 1995 | 7.3 |
| 4 | Time Struggle | Feb 22, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Super Moves of Gotenks | Mar 1, 1995 | 7.7 |
| 6 | Trapped in Forever | Mar 8, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 7 | Feeding Frenzy | Mar 15, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 8 | Gotenks Is Awesome! | Mar 22, 1995 | 7.4 |
| 9 | Unlucky Break | Apr 26, 1995 | 7.6 |
| 10 | A Whole New Gohan | May 3, 1995 | 7.9 |
| 11 | Search for Survivors | May 17, 1995 | 7.9 |
| 12 | Majin-Buu Transforms | May 24, 1995 | 7.9 |
| 13 | The Old Kai's Weapon | May 31, 1995 | 7.9 |
| 14 | Ready to Fuse? | Jun 7, 1995 | 8.1 |
| 15 | Union of Rivals | Jun 28, 1995 | 8.1 |
| 16 | Meet Vegito | Jul 5, 1995 | 8.4 |
| 17 | Rip in the Universe | Jul 12, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 18 | Vegito... Downsized | Jul 19, 1995 | 7.4 |
| 19 | The Incredible Fighting Candy | Jul 26, 1995 | 7.4 |
| 20 | The Innards of Buu | Aug 2, 1995 | 7.5 |
| 21 | Mind Trap | Aug 9, 1995 | 7.5 |
| 22 | Deadly Vision | Aug 16, 1995 | 7.6 |
| 23 | Evil Kid Buu! | Aug 23, 1995 | 7.7 |
| 24 | End of Earth | Sep 6, 1995 | 7.9 |
| 25 | True Saiyans Fight Alone | Sep 13, 1995 | 7.7 |
| 26 | Battle for the Universe Begins | Sep 20, 1995 | 7.9 |
| 27 | Vegeta's Respect | Oct 18, 1995 | 8.3 |
| 28 | Minute of Desperation | Nov 1, 1995 | 8.1 |
| 29 | Old Buu Emerges | Nov 8, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 30 | Earth Reborn | Nov 15, 1995 | 8.5 |
| 31 | Call to Action | Nov 22, 1995 | 8.3 |
| 32 | People of Earth Unite | Nov 29, 1995 | 8.1 |
| 33 | Spirit Bomb Triumphant | Dec 13, 1995 | 8.4 |
| 34 | Celebrations with Majin Buu | Dec 20, 1995 | 8.2 |
| 35 | He's Always Late | Jan 10, 1996 | 8.3 |
| 36 | Granddaughter Pan | Jan 17, 1996 | 7.9 |
| 37 | Buu's Reincarnation | Jan 24, 1996 | 7.6 |
| 38 | Goku's Next Journey | Jan 31, 1996 | 8.1 |
