Ep. 169: Goku remains confident despite Korin's assessment that Cell is stronger.
Aired on December 16, 1992

Goku consults Korin regarding his strength relative to Cell, receiving the confirmation that Cell remains superior. Despite this unfavorable verdict, Goku displays no concern, hinting at a concealed strategy. Concurrently, Cell prepares for the upcoming tournament by traveling into space to destroy meteors. Goku subsequently outlines a specific training schedule for himself and Gohan, structured around alternating periods of rest and exertion. This regimen consists of three days of rest, followed by three days of training, and concluding with another three days of rest.
Episodes
- Ep. 165 · Cell reveals Trunks's weakness and proposes a new tournament to find a worthy opponent
- Ep. 166 · Trunks informs the group about Cell's upcoming tournament scheduled in nine days.
- Ep. 167 · Cell broadcasts his challenge to Earth's strongest fighters on television
- Ep. 168 · Goku and Gohan exit the Hyperbolic Time Chamber before Cell Games begin
- Ep. 169 · Goku remains confident despite Korin's assessment that Cell is stronger.
- Ep. 170 · Gohan Meets Lime and Confronts General Tao in Town
- Ep. 171 · Chi Chi recalls the story behind Gohan's name while the group picks apples and celebrates his birthday.
- Ep. 172 · Piccolo emerges stronger from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber while Vegeta enters for training.
- Ep. 173 · Goku visits Namek as Dende becomes guardian and Mr. Satan enters the Cell Games