Ep. 136: Androids 17 and 18 effortlessly defeat Trunks, Tien, Piccolo, Vegeta, and Krillin.
Aired on April 22, 1992

Trunks, Tien, and Piccolo attempt to intervene against Android 17 but are knocked out with ease. Krillin remains paralyzed by fear, while Android 16 stands idly by. Vegeta engages Android 18 in combat but is swiftly defeated. Having overwhelmed these significant Earth defenders, Androids 17 and 18 proceed to execute their mission. The narrative questions whether Goku can recover from his condition in time to assist the group and defend himself against the powerful androids.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 138 · Androids pursue Goku while Kami considers fusing with Piccolo and Krillin and Trunks move Goku
- Ep. 139 · Goku suffers nightmares while Vegeta vows to surpass Super Saiyan strength
- Ep. 140 · Gohan and Trunks investigate the extra time machine with Bulma