Ep. 172: Piccolo emerges stronger from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber while Vegeta enters for training.
Aired on January 27, 1993
Piccolo exits the Hyperbolic Time Chamber as a significantly more powerful warrior, allowing Vegeta to take his place inside to begin his training. Meanwhile, Cell waits for the start of the games as the Royal Military arrives in an attempt to stop him. Their efforts prove completely futile, and Cell destroys the entire force. Seeking to resurrect these innocent victims, Goku decides to find the remaining Nameks and request that one of them become the new guardian of Earth.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 174 · Goku Challenges General Tao to Unlock Puzzle Rings for Dragon Balls
- Ep. 175 · The Cell Games commence with Earth's warriors gathering to confront the villainous Cell.
- Ep. 176 · Mr. Satan's Students Fail Against Cell Before Goku Enters the Battle