Ep. 55: Piccolo assists with King Kai's second test while Frieza's forces revive Vegeta on Namek.
Aired on July 18, 1990
Goku intensifies his training regimen in preparation for the journey to Namek. On King Kai's planet, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu finish the initial challenge, with Piccolo providing assistance during the subsequent test. Meanwhile, on Namek, Frieza's subordinates work to restore Vegeta to consciousness following his defeat by Zarbon, though he remains unconscious. At the same time, Krillin continues his travel to reunite with Gohan and Bulma. The narrative focuses on these parallel developments across different locations as the characters prepare for the upcoming conflicts and reunions essential to the unfolding events.
Episodes
- Ep. 51 · Vegeta destroys a village to secure the Dragon Ball while allies seek Guru.
- Ep. 52 · Goku trains with King Kai while Zarbon confronts Vegeta on Namek
- Ep. 53 · Zarbon reveals his true power and defeats Vegeta in a lake
- Ep. 54 · Krillin meets Guru and receives the final Dragon Ball while Zarbon retrieves Vegeta for Frieza
- Ep. 55 · Piccolo assists with King Kai's second test while Frieza's forces revive Vegeta on Namek.
- Ep. 56 · Zarbon tasked with locating Vegeta and the Dragon Balls within one hour under threat of death.
- Ep. 57 · Gohan investigates a signal while Vegeta defeats Zarbon for a Dragon Ball and Goku trains in high gravity.
- Ep. 58 · Frieza summons the Ginyu Force while Gohan conceals a Dragon Ball from Vegeta.
- Ep. 59 · Bulma encounters a protective crab while retrieving a Dragon Ball from the Namekian waters.