Ep. 133: Dr. Gero conceals his laboratory while Goku begins to recover from his illness
Aired on April 1, 1992

Bulma assists the Z Warriors in locating Dr. Gero’s hidden secret laboratory, forcing the scientist to remain concealed on the ground. Despite the imminent discovery, the mad doctor refuses to surrender his position easily. Simultaneously, Goku’s health status shows signs of improvement as his condition starts to get better. The narrative focuses on whether he will regain his strength quickly enough to join the battle and assist his friends against the approaching threat. This episode highlights the tension between the heroes' search efforts and the villain's evasion tactics, while also addressing the critical question of Goku's recovery timeline and his potential return to the fight.
Episodes
- Ep. 129 · Goku faces Android 19 while the heart virus Trunks warned about emerges
- Ep. 130 · Vegeta achieves Super Saiyan form and defeats Android 19 while Android 20 escapes to plot anew.
- Ep. 131 · Android 20 Ambushes Piccolo While Trunks Questions His Future Knowledge
- Ep. 132 · Bulma discovers Android 20 is Dr. Gero as he escapes to activate 17 and 18
- Ep. 133 · Dr. Gero conceals his laboratory while Goku begins to recover from his illness
- Ep. 134 · Androids 17 and 18 awaken and kill Dr. Gero before heading to Goku's residence.
- Ep. 135 · Vegeta battles Android 18 while others wait for Android 17's intervention
- Ep. 136 · Androids 17 and 18 effortlessly defeat Trunks, Tien, Piccolo, Vegeta, and Krillin.
- Ep. 137 · Androids seek a car while Piccolo attempts fusion with Kami to gain strength