Ep. 40: Gohan and friends captured by space pirates mistaken for Frieza's agents
Aired on March 14, 1990Filler
Gohan and his companions are taken hostage by space pirates who mistakenly believe they serve Frieza, the villain who previously dispatched forces to conquer their home planet. During the captivity, the vessel enters an asteroid field, prompting Bulma to rush toward the cockpit. She shoves the pilot aside and successfully navigates the ship through the hazardous debris, ensuring a safe passage. Once the pirates realize that the group are not actually enemies working for Frieza, they release Gohan, Krillin, and Bulma from their detention.
Episodes
- Ep. 36 · The Z Fighters Plan a Journey to Namek After Learning the Dragon Balls' Origin
- Ep. 37 · Bulma destroys Saiyan ship and learns to control Namekian vessel with Mr. Popo
- Ep. 38 · Mr. Popo teaches Bulma Namekian to pilot the ship while Goku remains hospitalized
- Ep. 39 · Gohan and Krillin encounter a trap-filled invisible ship on Namek
- Ep. 40 · Gohan and friends captured by space pirates mistaken for Frieza's agents
- Ep. 41 · Bulma and the kids crash land on Namek and are helped by locals
- Ep. 42 · The Search Continues
- Ep. 43 · Gohan and Friends Discover Friends Are Not Namekians While Vegeta Heads to Namek
- Ep. 44 · Two impostor Namekians reveal their true plan to steal Bulma's ship while Gohan's group arrives on Namek.