Ep. 173: Goku visits Namek as Dende becomes guardian and Mr. Satan enters the Cell Games
Aired on February 3, 1993

Goku travels to the Nameks' new planet while Dende decides to become the new guardian. Meanwhile, Mr. Satan announces that he will be fighting against Cell in the Tournament. Once Dende arrives on Earth, he creates a new Dragon and a new set of Dragon Balls. This new Dragon will be able to grant two wishes at a time. Goku then begins to gather up the seven balls.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 177 · Goku and Cell initiate their intense battle, shaking the Earth before returning to the ring for the true fight.