Ep. 122: Goku defeats King Piccolo with a final punch, leading to the creation of his successor.
Aired on August 10, 1988
Facing defeat, King Piccolo threatens Tien to stop Goku from attacking. Yamcha arrives by plane while Yajirobe watches. After learning King Piccolo destroyed Shenron, Goku endures repeated limb crippling. Just as King Piccolo prepares to kill him, Goku unleashes full power in his right fist, punching through the villain's torso. Before dying, King Piccolo uses his remaining energy to create his final offspring. Yajirobe rescues Goku from falling to his death and retrieves Tien.
Episodes
- Ep. 118 · King Piccolo targets Sector 28, Bulma's homeland, while Tien confronts his new warrior Drum
- Ep. 119 · Tien battles Drum while Goku aids the Ox King and Chi Chi from King Piccolo's soldiers.
- Ep. 120 · Goku retaliates against King Piccolo by launching him through Chow Castle during their intense battle.
- Ep. 121 · Goku battles King Piccolo, who wounds him and destroys the kingdom while Tien intervenes.
- Ep. 122 · Goku defeats King Piccolo with a final punch, leading to the creation of his successor.
- Ep. 123 · Goku retrieves the power pole while Piccolo Junior hatches from King Piccolo's egg.
- Ep. 124 · Goku battles Mr. Popo at the temple above Korin's Tower
- Ep. 125 · Kami reveals himself to Goku after Mr. Popo agrees to train him.
- Ep. 126 · Kami brings the Eternal Dragon Shenron back to life.