Dragon Ball Z - Season 1

Dragon Ball Z - Season 1

Season 1

The Saiyans are coming! These ruthless, intergalactic villains carved a path of destruction across the galaxy, and now they’re headed for Earth. The evil Saiyan warlord Vegeta will not rest until he’s seized the wish-granting powers of the Dragon Balls for himself. Goku vs. Vegeta! The battle of all battles begins now!
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Episodes39
Datesavr. 26, 1989 - mars 7, 1990
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The New Threat
Season 1Episode 130 min

The New Threat

Mini Goku is Just Precious! I'm Gohan

With no new battles to fight, Goku has been living a quiet life in the countryside with his wife Chi-chi and their son Gohan! While Goku makes plans to spend a happy day with friends on Master Roshi's island, a powerful new threat is on its way to Earth. And the arrival of this sinister alien could spell disaster for Goku and his friends! 

avr. 26, 1989
Reunions
Season 1Episode 230 min

Reunions

The Strongest Warrior in All of History is Goku's Brother!

Goku and Gohan attend a reunion on Master Roshi's island, where Goku introduces his son to all of his old friends. The smiles quickly fade, however, as an unexpected visitor lands on the island, and for Goku the day becomes a reunion of a different kind. A powerful alien has arrived. It's Raditz, Goku's evil older brother! 

mai 3, 1989
Unlikely Alliance
Season 1Episode 330 min

Unlikely Alliance

Alright! This is the Strongest Combo on Earth!

Raditz has kidnapped Gohan! And unless Goku agrees to forsake his friends and the people of Earth by joining the sinister Saiyan, he may never see his son again! All hope is not lost, however, as a second uninvited guest arrives on the island and Goku forges an unlikely alliance! 

mai 10, 1989
Piccolo's Plan
Season 1Episode 430 min

Piccolo's Plan

Piccolo's Trump Card! Gohan is a Crybaby

The situation looks bleak for Goku and Piccolo, as Raditz easily deflects every attack they send his way. But Piccolo may have a way to stop the sinister Saiyan. He's perfected a powerful new attack... the Special Beam Cannon! There's only one problem. Piccolo needs time to gather the energy for the blast, which means Goku will have to last for five minutes against Raditz alone! 

mai 17, 1989
Gohan's Rage
Season 1Episode 530 min

Gohan's Rage

Goku Dies! There's Only One Chance Left

As Goku takes blow after punishing blow from the evil Raditz, Gohan is able to watch no longer! The young boy's rage unlocks an awesome power sleeping within him, and he unleashes a mighty attack that not even Radtiz can resist! But as quickly as Gohan's power appears, it vanishes. And when Raditz prepares to strike back, Goku must make the ultimate sacrifice to save his son! 

mai 24, 1989
No Time Like the Present
Season 1Episode 630 min

No Time Like the Present

Even Enma-sama is Surprised — A Fight in the Afterlife

With Raditz defeated and Goku gone from this world, the surviving Z-Fighters must begin preparing for the arrival of two more Saiyans who will reach Earth in one year's time. Piccolo takes Gohan into the wild for a severe training program, in the hope that his hidden power will be revealed. Meanwhile, Goku embarks on a new adventure in the next world, as he must travel the endless miles of Snake Way to receive training from the legendary King Kai! 

juin 7, 1989
Day 1
Season 1Episode 730 min

Day 1

Dinosaur Survival! Gohan's Difficult Training

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 hungry dinosaurs! If Gohan's first day is this dangerous, how will he ever survive for the second? 

juin 14, 1989
Gohan Goes Bananas!
Season 1Episode 830 min

Gohan Goes Bananas!

The Great Transformation on a Moonlit Night! The Secret of Gohan's Power

Krillin receives a startling message. Korin wants him to gather Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu and report for special training! And if that weren't enough, he and Roshi still have to find a way to tell Chichi what's happened to Goku and her son. Meanwhile, Gohan's training causes him to undergo a shocking transformation! 

juin 21, 1989
The Strangest Robot
Season 1Episode 930 min

The Strangest Robot

Sorry Robot-san — The Tears that Vanished in the Desert

Gohan falls into a hole in the desert and discovers a robot buried in sand in an ancient underground ruin. The robot tells him not to disturb its sleep, but Gohan, reluctantly, wakes it up again and again. As the robot looks after Gohan, it begins to get along with him. 

juin 28, 1989
A New Friend
Season 1Episode 1030 min

A New Friend

Don't Cry Gohan! His First Fight

Krillin visits Yamcha in preparation for the crisis one year from now. Yamcha, who had left martial arts to become a professional baseball player, decides to train under Kami after learning of Goku's death and the Saiyan invasion. Meanwhile, Gohan, who has been surviving in the wilderness, begins caring for an injured herbivorous dinosaur. 

juil. 5, 1989
Terror on Arlia
Season 1Episode 1130 min

Terror on Arlia

The Saiyan, Strongest Warriors in the Universe, Awaken!

Vegeta and Nappa, two Saiyans heading to Earth, plan to plunder Planet Arlia on the way. However, the once fertile planet Arlia has become a ruined planet ruled by a dictator. The two are obediently taken to the castle, but Nappa wipes out the soldiers and easily defeats the ultimate monster weapon. 

juil. 12, 1989
Global Training
Season 1Episode 1230 min

Global Training

Catnap on the Serpent Road — Goku Takes a Tumble

Despite being followed around by Lunch, Tenshinhan continues his training with Chiaotzu at a waterfall deep in the mountains. After hearing the story of Krillin and Bulma, he decides to undergo training from Kami. At the same time, Goku has finally made it halfway down the Snake Path.

juil. 19, 1989
Goz and Mez
Season 1Episode 1330 min

Goz and Mez

Hands Off! Enma-sama's Secret Fruit

Tenshinhan and his friends start climbing the Karin Tower to undergo training from God. At the same time, Goku slips off Snake Way while sleeping and falls into Hell. Unable to return, Goku tries to eat the fruit of the Enshou Tree, but the demons Gozu and Mezu notice him. However, after hearing the story, they challenge Goku to a game of tag, on the condition that they show him the way out of Snake Way.

juil. 26, 1989
Princess Snake
Season 1Episode 1430 min

Princess Snake

Such Sweet Temptation! The Snake Princess's Hospitality

Krillin and the others begin their training at Kami's Lookout. Then, Goku returns to Snake Way and discovers a mansion along the way, where he is drawn in by a mysterious force. What's more, the owner of the mansion, the Snake Princess, falls in love with Goku at first sight. She uses various tactics to try and stop him, but Goku evades all of her temptations and tries to hurry on. 

août 2, 1989
Dueling Piccolos
Season 1Episode 1530 min

Dueling Piccolos

Escape from Piccolo! Gohan Summons a Storm

When Goku had finally traveled halfway, Gohan, who was training in the wilderness, became homesick and tried to go back home. However, no matter how much he ran along the coast after passing through the desert, he always ended up back where he started. Curious, Gohan climbed a mountain and discovered that he was on an island.

août 9, 1989
Plight of the Children
Season 1Episode 1630 min

Plight of the Children

Run, Gohan! Longing for Mt. Paozu, Where Chi-Chi is Waiting

Gohan is caught in a storm and thrown into the sea, where he washes up on a shore where he is rescued by some unknown children. The group is orphans who have lost their parents and are living alone in the ruins, led by the eldest, Piguero. They refuse to be placed in an orphanage and have been on the run. 

août 16, 1989
Pendulum Room Peril
Season 1Episode 1730 min

Pendulum Room Peril

City of No Tomorrow! The Long Road to Victory

Piccolo and Gohan return to the wilderness and begin their training. After that, Krillin and the others, who are fed up with not receiving much training, are led to a room where all time is mixed together and are sent on a journey through time. Having traveled through time and space, the four are suddenly attacked by a mysterious duo.

août 30, 1989
The End of Snake Way
Season 1Episode 1830 min

The End of Snake Way

Last Stop on Serpent Road! Are you Kaiō-sama?

Six months have passed since the tail was cut off, and Gohan's tail has regenerated and he has once again transformed into a giant monkey! Piccolo immediately tries to destroy the moon, but no matter how much he attacks, he is unable to destroy it. Meanwhile, Goku has finally reached the end of the Snake Way.

sept. 6, 1989
Defying Gravity
Season 1Episode 1930 min

Defying Gravity

The Battle with Gravity! Catch Bubbles-kun

Goku finally meets King Kai on King Kai's planet. He somehow manages to pass the gag test (?) set by King Kai, who loves puns, and finally begins his training on King Kai's planet. He chases King Kai's pet Bubbles for three weeks in gravity ten times that of Earth. After Goku successfully overcomes gravity and captures Bubbles, King Kai has certain expectations of him.

sept. 13, 1989
Goku's Ancestors
Season 1Episode 2030 min

Goku's Ancestors

The Return of the Saiyan Legend! Goku's Roots

The next training that King Kai assigns to Goku is to hit Gregory with a hammer. Gregory is faster than Bubbles, so Goku desperately pursues him! One day, King Kai tells Goku the history of the evil Saiyans and how they were wiped out, leaving only four of them.

sept. 20, 1989
Counting Down
Season 1Episode 2130 min

Counting Down

Come Forth, Shenlong! The Saiyans Finally Arrive on Earth

Goku finishes his training on King Kai's planet and tests the power of the super technique, the Spirit Bomb, taught to him by King Kai. However, the Saiyans are approaching Earth sooner than expected. Furthermore, King Kai's miscalculation is discovered, and Goku is forced to return to the lower world in a hurry. 

sept. 27, 1989
The Darkest Day
Season 1Episode 2230 min

The Darkest Day

Unbelievable!! Saibaimen, Born from the Soil

The Saiyans Vegeta and Nappa landed on Earth, searching for the one with the highest combat ability, and flew to where Piccolo and Gohan were. 

oct. 11, 1989
Saibamen Attack!
Season 1Episode 2330 min

Saibamen Attack!

Yamcha Dies! The Terror of the Saibaiman

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?

oct. 18, 1989
The Power of Nappa
Season 1Episode 2430 min

The Power of Nappa

Farewell, Ten-san! Chaozu's Suicide Strategy

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.

oct. 25, 1989
Sacrifice
Season 1Episode 2530 min

Sacrifice

Tenshinhan Cries Out!! This is My Last Kikōhō

Chiaotzu sacrifices himself to save his friends from Nappa, but when the smoke clears, the villain still stands! Luckily, Tenshinhan has one trick left that could forever silence the Saiyan warrior!

nov. 1, 1989
Nappa's Rampage
Season 1Episode 2630 min

Nappa's Rampage

An Intense 3-Hour Delay! The Kinto-Un Bullet-Express

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 re-join his friends - but is he already too late?

nov. 8, 1989
Nimbus Speed
Season 1Episode 2730 min

Nimbus Speed

Leave it to Me! Gohan's Great Burst of Anger

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!

nov. 22, 1989
Goku's Arrival
Season 1Episode 2830 min

Goku's Arrival

Ferocity of the Saiyans! God and Piccolo Both Die!

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.

nov. 29, 1989
Lesson Number One
Season 1Episode 2930 min

Lesson Number One

Father is Awesome! The Ultimate Finishing Technique: Kaiō-Ken

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!

déc. 6, 1989
Goku vs. Vegeta
Season 1Episode 3030 min

Goku vs. Vegeta

A Hot, Unbounded Battle! Goku vs Vegeta

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?

déc. 13, 1989
Saiyan Sized Secret
Season 1Episode 3130 min

Saiyan Sized Secret

Now, Goku! A Final Technique with Everything on the Line

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!

déc. 20, 1989
Spirit Bomb Away!
Season 1Episode 3230 min

Spirit Bomb Away!

Battle Power Times 10!! Vegeta's Great Transformation

Goku feels the brunt of Vegeta's fully-realised 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!

janv. 17, 1990
Hero in the Shadows
Season 1Episode 3330 min

Hero in the Shadows

Don't Die, Father!! This is Gohan's Hidden Strength

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!

janv. 24, 1990
Krillin's Offensive
Season 1Episode 3430 min

Krillin's Offensive

Shoot, Kuririn! The Genki-Dama, Packed with Hope

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?

janv. 31, 1990
Mercy
Season 1Episode 3530 min

Mercy

Cause a Miracle! The Super Saiyan Son Gohan

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.

févr. 7, 1990
Picking Up the Pieces
Season 1Episode 3630 min

Picking Up the Pieces

We're Off Into Space! The Planet of Hope is Piccolo's Homeland

The gang mourns the loss of Yamcha, Tenshinhan, 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?

févr. 14, 1990
Plans for Departure
Season 1Episode 3730 min

Plans for Departure

The Mysterious Yunzabit! The Search for Kami-sama's Spaceship

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?

févr. 21, 1990
Nursing Wounds
Season 1Episode 3830 min

Nursing Wounds

Blast-off for Planet Namek! The Terror Awaiting Gohan and Company

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.

févr. 28, 1990
Friends or Foes?
Season 1Episode 3930 min

Friends or Foes?

Friends or Foes? Children of the Mysterious Giant Spaceship

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!

mars 7, 1990

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