Dragon Ball Z Kai

The 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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Season 1

EP 1 Prologue 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 out-of-this-world. What brings this new menace to Earth? And what's up with his tail?

EP 2 The 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 donÆt trust each other but neither of them can defeat the Saiyan on their own!

EP 3 A 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. GohanÆs unexpected outburst manages to weaken the powerful Saiyan, but it may be too little, too late.

EP 4 Run 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!

EP 5 Wilderness 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.

EP 6 The 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.

EP 7 The 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 fleet-footed 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!

EP 8 Shenron 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?

EP 9 Yamcha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen!

The Saiyans have arrived, Goku isn't even on the planet, and the over-matched Z-Fighters represent Earth's last line of defense. When Vegeta and Nappa unleash the gruesome Saibamen, Yamcha picks a fight that could be his last!

EP 10 Sit Tight, Chiaotzu! Tien's Screaming Tri-Beam!

Krillin's furious attack wipes out the Saibamen, but the Z-Fighters 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.

EP 11 Will 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 Z-Fighters - starting with Gohan!

EP 12 Farewell, 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!

EP 13 The 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!

EP 14 An 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!

EP 15 Goku 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.

EP 16 Defeat 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!

EP 17 Dawn 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!

EP 18 The 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.

EP 19 A 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!

EP 20 The 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!

EP 21 Protect 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.

EP 22 Dodoria'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!

EP 23 Vegeta'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!

EP 24 Friends 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.

EP 25 Power 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 Frieze to call for reinforcements.

EP 26 The Scheme is Shattered! Vegeta Strikes Back at Zarbon!

EP 27 A Touch-and-Go Situation! Gohan, Protect the Four Star Ball!

Intimidated by Vegeta's superior strength, Krillin reluctantly surrenders his precious Dragon Ball. A glimmer of hope remains after Gohan secures a ball of his own - but the young warrior is headed for a beat-down courtesy of Vegeta!

EP 28 The Countdown to Battle Begins! Enter, the Ginyu Force!

Vegeta intercepts Krillin and Gohan on their mad dash to get powered up by the Eldest Namekian, but larger problems loom on the horizon. Brace yourselves for the arrival of the Ginyu Force!

EP 29 First Up for the Ginyu Force! Guldo's Time Freeze!

Gohan and Krillin fight to survive against Guldo, a member of the Ginyu Force who possesses awesome psychic abilities! With Goku still in space and Vegeta their only ally, things look bleak for Earth's heroes.

EP 30 The Nightmare Recoome! Come Out and Play, Vegeta!

Vegeta ramps his battle power up to impressive levels, but he's still no match for the Ginyu goons. To escape death, he'll need help from some heroic former enemies. Meanwhile, Frieza tries to unlock the magic of the Dragon Balls!

EP 31 Goku Arrives at Last! Take Down the Ginyu Force!

At long last, Goku finally completes his journey from Earth and arrives on planet Namek. His friends are gravely injured, but the mighty Saiyan warrior has a bag full of magic beans and a powerful secret!

EP 32 The Star Player Appears! Ginyu vs. Goku!

As Frieza prepares for his ruthless interrogation of the Eldest Namekian, Goku shows off the benefits of training in gravity one hundred times that of Earth. Will it be enough to help him defeat Captain Ginyu?

EP 33 Full Power, Goku! Captain Ginyu's Desperate Attack!

Frieza locates the Eldest Namekian, but Nail intercepts the evil entity, risking his own life to preserve the Dragon Balls. Elsewhere, Gohan and Krillin rescue a damsel from some dinosaurs, and Goku continues his battle with Captain Ginyu.

EP 34 Surprise! Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku?!

Gohan and Krillin unearth the Dragon Balls, but their attempts to summon Shenron fail miserably. Later, Captain Ginyu's devious strategy forces Earth's warriors to do the unthinkable: attack Goku's flesh and bones with chilling ferocity!

EP 35 Goku's Comeback! Call Forth Porunga!

Goku and his body are reunited, but the noble Saiyan is severely injured and unable to fight. A Namekian messenger rushes to assist Gohan and Krillin in summoning Shenron, but there's no guarantee he'll arrive before Frieza.

EP 36 Frieza Closes In! Mighty Porunga, Grant Our Wish!

Gohan and Krillin - with the aid of the young Namekian Dende - rush to make their wishes before Vegeta or Frieza discover their trickery. When the dragon is unable to grant their request, a departed ally offers advice from the afterlife.

EP 37 A Nightmare Transformation! Frieza's Power Level: One-Million?!

Piccolo is resurrected and ready to rumble, but his arrival is delayed by an encounter with a dying Namekian. Meanwhile, Vegeta prepares to throw down with Frieza, but the Saiyan prince may be badly over-matched.

EP 38 Frieza Bares His Fangs! Gohan's Overwhelming Attack!

Vegeta is impressed by Gohan's furious outburst after Frieza strikes a death blow against Krillin. The two Saiyans work together to defeat the monster, but even their combined powers won't be enough spare their lives!

EP 39 Piccolo Reborn! Frieza's Second Transformation!

Piccolo joins the battle in progress and quickly attacks Frieza with the strength of two Namekian warriors. The powerful villain is caught off guard, but a second transformation gives him the strength to finish the fight once and for all!

EP 40 Frieza's Final Transformation! The Ultimate Nightmare Begins!

Frieza has begun his ultimate transformation, and Vegeta's only hope to defeat the monster is suffering a mortal wound. If the Saiyan warrior can convince Dende to restore his strength, he may gain the power to defeat his enemy!

EP 41 The Moment of Truth Approaches! Goku Back in Action!

Vegeta gives his increased power and speed a test run by launching a violent attack on Frieza, but no matter how furiously he fights, the Saiyan is unable to penetrate his enemy's defenses!

EP 42 Defeat Frieza, Goku! The Tears of the Proud Saiyan Prince!

Goku arrives at the battle scene only to find Vegeta battered and badly beaten. With his dying breath, the Saiyan prince reveals the truth about Frieza's roll in the death of Goku's father, prompting a fierce outburst of Saiyan pride!

EP 43 Goku vs. Frieza! The Super Showdown Begins!

Goku and Frieza go head to head in a vicious slugfest that threatens to destroy the planet of Namek. Krillin and Gohan are amazed by the brutality of the battle, but Piccolo believes two warriors are just warming up!

EP 44 A Boundary-Pushing Brawl! Goku, Frieza, and Ginyu Again?!

The bruises are multiplying as Goku and Frieza continue to pummel each other mercilessly! Meanwhile, Bulma's encounter with an unusual frog leads to an out-of-body experience!

EP 45 Kaio-ken Times Twenty! An All-Or-Nothing Kamehame-Ha!

After suffering a savage beating at the hands of Frieza, Goku summons the awesome power of the Kaio-Ken! If his desperate attack succeeds, victory will be his, but if it fails, the Saiyan race will be eliminated!

EP 46 The Final Trump Card! Goku's Ultimate Spirit Bomb!

When his most powerful attacks fail to faze Frieza, Goku turns to his ultimate weapon: the Spirit Bomb! Piccolo joins the fight to buy Goku some time, but can the noble Namekian survive long enough to taste sweet victory?

EP 47 Awaken, Legendary Warrior! Goku the Super Saiyan!

With the help of his friends, Goku succeeds in blasting Frieza with a gargantuan Spirit Bomb! Victory seems assured, but when the monster re-emerges to strike a shockingly fatal blow - Goku undergoes a powerful transformation!