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EP 32Vegeta Uses Blutz Waves to Become a Great Ape While Goku Attempts a Spirit Bomb
Jan 17, 1990Vegeta utilizes Blutz Waves and an energy ball to create an artificial moon, transforming into a Great Ape with full mental control. Witnessing this form triggers Goku’s memory of accidentally killing his grandfather, Grandpa Gohan, during a childhood transformation. Goku attempts to finish Vegeta using the Spirit Bomb, which he gathers while Gohan and Krillin return to the fight. However, Vegeta manages to stop Goku from launching the attack. Depleted of energy, Goku is left helpless and at Vegeta’s mercy.
EP 33Gohan and Krillin attempt to save Goku from Ape Vegeta while Yajirobe severs the tail.
Jan 24, 1990Gohan and Krillin reach the battlefield to rescue Goku, who is being severely beaten by Ape Vegeta. Krillin formulates a strategy to remove the Saiyan Prince's tail. While Krillin readies the Destructo Disk, Gohan attempts to distract Vegeta, but the Prince anticipates their move and thwarts the plan. Yajirobe unexpectedly appears and cuts off Vegeta's tail, forcing him to revert to his normal form. Despite this change, Vegeta remains too powerful for the remaining Z Fighters to defeat.
EP 34Krillin launches a Spirit Bomb attack while Vegeta recovers from Gohan's direct hit.
Jan 31, 1990During the battle between Gohan and Vegeta, Goku entrusts Krillin with a portion of the Spirit Bomb. King Kai telepathically guides Krillin to throw the energy sphere by feeling rather than seeing. Although Vegeta initially dodges the blast, Goku instructs Gohan to redirect the attack upward. Gohan aims directly at Vegeta, knowing the Spirit Bomb will not harm those with pure hearts, and lands a successful hit. Vegeta survives and unleashes a massive energy explosion against the Z Fighters, but they withstand the damage. As Vegeta prepares to eliminate them individually, he notices Gohan’s regrown tail. He realizes with horror that his artificial moon remains active, posing the threat of Gohan transforming into a Great Ape if he sees its light.
EP 35Vegeta is defeated by Great Ape Gohan and spared by Goku before leaving Earth.
Feb 7, 1990Yajirobe interrupts Vegeta’s attempt to kill Gohan, allowing the Saiyan to transform into a Great Ape under Goku’s direction. Uncontrolled, Gohan attacks Vegeta, who severs his tail mid-air. Gohan falls onto Vegeta, crushing him before reverting to normal. Defeated and injured, Vegeta summons his spaceship while Krillin tries to finish him off. Goku intervenes, urging mercy to potentially change the Saiyan Prince. Vegeta escapes Earth, vowing revenge. The Z Fighters win the battle, but the victory comes at the heavy cost of losing Piccolo, Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, Kami, and the Dragon Balls.
EP 36The Z Fighters Plan a Journey to Namek After Learning the Dragon Balls' Origin
Feb 14, 1990Goku, Krillin, and Gohan recover from their battle while Bulma and Chi Chi arrive to assist them. The group mourns the deaths of Yamcha, Chiaotzu, Tien, Piccolo, and Kami, realizing they cannot use the Dragon Balls to resurrect the fallen without knowing their location. Remembering Vegeta mention that the Nameks created the Dragon Balls, Krillin proposes traveling to the planet Namek. However, the journey requires 4339.2516 years using standard travel methods. To reduce this time, the group decides to utilize Nappa's spaceship, which travels significantly faster than Saiyan vessels, allowing them to reach their destination more quickly.
EP 37Bulma destroys Saiyan ship and learns to control Namekian vessel with Mr. Popo
Feb 21, 1990Bulma accidentally triggers the self-destruct mechanism of the Saiyan spacecraft using its remote control. Following this incident, Mr. Popo appears and informs the group about an alternative vessel: the Namekian ship that Kami utilized to travel to Earth during his childhood. Despite harboring a fear of Mr. Popo, Bulma reluctantly accompanies him to locate the hidden craft. Together, they successfully discover the specific methods required to operate and control the Namekian spaceship, providing a potential means of escape.
EP 38Mr. Popo teaches Bulma Namekian to pilot the ship while Goku remains hospitalized
Feb 28, 1990Since the vessel operates via voice commands in the Namekian language, Mr. Popo instructs Bulma in basic phrases to enable her to fly the spaceship. Concurrently, Goku, Krillin, and Gohan recuperate from their injuries. Due to the severity of his wounds, Goku must remain in the hospital even after Gohan and Krillin have fully recovered. Consequently, Gohan and Krillin choose to join Bulma on her trip to planet Namek.
EP 39fillerGohan and Krillin encounter a trap-filled invisible ship on Namek
Mar 7, 1990Gohan, Krillin, and Bulma travel to Namek and discover an invisible spaceship. Inside, they face numerous traps before finding a feast. Ignoring Bulma's warnings, Gohan and Krillin eat the food. Their mistake is revealed when armed children appear and take Bulma hostage. The two warriors must surrender to ensure her safety.
EP 40fillerGohan and friends captured by space pirates mistaken for Frieza's agents
Mar 14, 1990Gohan 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.
EP 41fillerBulma and the kids crash land on Namek and are helped by locals
Mar 21, 1990With assistance from the children, Bulma utilizes a shortcut to reach Namek. Upon arriving, their spacecraft suffers a crash landing on the planet's surface. Two Namekians discover the survivors and provide medical care to nurse them back to health. Once recovered, the Namekians extend an offer to assist Bulma and the children in their quest to locate the Dragon Balls. This aid marks a significant turning point in their journey, as the locals provide crucial support for the mission that had previously seemed daunting without such guidance from the indigenous population of the planet.
EP 42fillerThe Search Continues
Apr 4, 1990With assistance from the Namekians, the group draws nearer to collecting all seven Dragon Balls. On Earth, Goku leaves the hospital to resume his training regimen. Simultaneously, Vegeta’s vessel arrives at its destination, where medical professionals initiate procedures to treat him.
EP 43fillerGohan and Friends Discover Friends Are Not Namekians While Vegeta Heads to Namek
Apr 11, 1990Gohan, Krillin, and Bulma possess six Dragon Balls and seek the final one to grant their wish. During the search for the seventh Dragon Ball, their two companions reveal they are not Namekians and are not actually on Namek. Simultaneously, Vegeta discovers that Frieza has traveled to Namek to collect the Dragon Balls. Determined not to be outmaneuvered, Vegeta immediately departs for Namek to intercept Frieza and secure the balls for himself.
EP 44Two impostor Namekians reveal their true plan to steal Bulma's ship while Gohan's group arrives on Namek.
Apr 18, 1990Two aliens disguised as Namekians admit they have been stranded on the planet since their vessel malfunctioned and intended to hijack Bulma's ship. They had read the travelers' minds following the crash and used illusions to mask their actual appearance. Gohan, Bulma, and Krillin manage to evade these impostors and proceed with their journey. Upon reaching Namek, the group briefly celebrates their arrival, but the festivities are interrupted by the sudden appearance of Vegeta. This encounter proves to be only the beginning of their troubles, as the formidable Frieza is also present on the planet, posing a far greater threat to the group than the initial deception.
EP 45Frieza Strikes!
Apr 25, 1990Frieza and his subordinates possess four Dragon Balls and learn of Vegeta's arrival, dispatching Cui to intercept him. Gohan and Krillin encounter two of Frieza's men searching for the Dragon Balls but are easily defeated. Cui underestimates Vegeta, failing to account for the Saiyan's power increase during his time on Earth. The two engage in combat, resulting in Cui's effortless destruction by Vegeta.
EP 46Gohan and Krillin investigate Frieza while Goku trains with Senzu beans and a gravity chamber
May 2, 1990While Bulma hides in a cave, Gohan and Krillin observe Frieza and his subordinates attempting to steal the fifth Dragon Ball near the Namek village. Meanwhile, Master Roshi recounts events on Namek to Goku on Earth, requesting assistance despite the Saiyan’s incomplete recovery. Yajirobe arrives with Senzu beans, allowing Goku to fully heal. He then travels to Capsule Corp, where Dr. Brief provides a replica of his spaceship equipped with a gravity chamber for training. After preparing his vessel, Goku departs immediately for Namek to join the conflict.
EP 47Frieza threatens Namekian elder with Dragon Ball while Gohan prepares to intervene
May 9, 1990Frieza and his subordinates attempt to coerce the Namekian village elder into surrendering the Dragon Ball by slaughtering the majority of the residents. Unable to tolerate the continued murder of the innocent Namekians, Gohan prepares to intervene and rescue them. However, three additional Namekians arrive before he can act. These newcomers possess sufficient strength to defeat Frieza's weaker henchmen, prompting the tyrant to deploy one of his most capable fighters, Dodoria, to handle the new threat.
EP 48Dodoria kills Namekians, Gohan saves Cargo, and Dodoria pursues them.
May 16, 1990Dodoria intervenes in the battle and swiftly eliminates the Namekian warriors. With no other options remaining, the elder surrenders the fifth Dragon Ball to Frieza. Despite this cooperation, Frieza executes both the elder and the young Namekian boy, Cargo. Before Dodoria can kill the remaining boy, Gohan loses control of his power and intervenes to protect him. Gohan grabs the boy and flees the scene, accompanied by Krillin. Dodoria immediately gives chase, speeding after the pair as they attempt to escape the immediate threat posed by Frieza's forces.
EP 49Vegeta Confronts Dodoria and Learns the Truth About Planet Vegeta's Destruction
May 23, 1990Krillin, Gohan, and Dende utilize Tien's Solar Flare technique to escape from Dodoria. As the pink alien attempts to return to Frieza, Vegeta arrives to settle his score with the enemy. Surprised by the Saiyan Prince's enhanced power, Dodoria is easily overpowered. Desperate to survive, he offers information in exchange for his life, revealing that Frieza personally destroyed Planet Vegeta rather than an asteroid. Although Vegeta is shocked by this revelation, he ultimately executes Dodoria anyway.
EP 50Goku battles gravity and an asteroid while Vegeta hunts for Dragon Balls
May 30, 1990Doubts about collecting the Dragon Balls arise as Vegeta grows stronger and Frieza remains a threat. Bulma learns from her father that Goku is traveling to Namek. Meanwhile, Goku trains on his spaceship under 20 times Earth's gravity. An asteroid strikes the vessel, directing it toward a star. Goku must exert all his strength to steer the ship back on course. Elsewhere, Vegeta no longer requires a scouter to detect energy. He quickly locates the next Dragon Ball. When he threatens an elder Namekian, another Namekian intervenes to protect the elder and is killed.
EP 51Vegeta destroys a village to secure the Dragon Ball while allies seek Guru.
Jun 6, 1990Vegeta annihilates a village and retrieves the Dragon Ball, burying it in nearby water for protection. Krillin and Gohan detect the devastation and conclude that Vegeta has obtained the sixth Dragon Ball. With only one remaining ball unaccounted for, Dende and Krillin depart to find the Namekian elder, Guru, who possesses the seventh Dragon Ball. Simultaneously, King Kai informs Goku that his companions have arrived safely at his location and instructs him not to engage Frieza. This sequence highlights the urgent race to locate the final Dragon Ball while Goku receives critical advice from King Kai regarding his confrontation with Frieza.
EP 52Goku trains with King Kai while Zarbon confronts Vegeta on Namek
Jun 20, 1990Goku intensifies his training regimen under King Kai, who informs him that Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Piccolo have arrived to join the practice. King Kai reveals that Frieza is currently on Namek and explicitly warns Goku to avoid him. Meanwhile, on Namek, Krillin and Dende proceed toward the Eldest Namek. Zarbon, a high-ranking subordinate of Frieza, locates Vegeta with the intent to eliminate him. Vegeta demonstrates his newly acquired power by effortlessly defeating Zarbon. Despite this loss, Zarbon asserts that he possesses a hidden trick to turn the situation around.
EP 53Zarbon reveals his true power and defeats Vegeta in a lake
Jun 27, 1990Recognizing that he cannot defeat Vegeta in his current state, Zarbon is forced to unleash his hidden strength. He undergoes a transformation into a monstrous reptilian creature, which grants him significantly greater power. In this new form, Zarbon overpowers Vegeta, striking him with a devastating blow that sends him crashing to the bottom of a lake. Following this attack, Vegeta is presumed to be dead.
EP 54Krillin meets Guru and receives the final Dragon Ball while Zarbon retrieves Vegeta for Frieza
Jul 4, 1990Krillin and Dende reach their destination to meet the Namekian elder Guru and his bodyguard Nail, who looks like Piccolo. Guru provides Krillin with the last Dragon Ball and, recognizing his pure heart unlike Frieza, unlocks hidden abilities within him. Meanwhile, Zarbon reports to Frieza that he killed Vegeta. Upon learning Frieza only assumes Vegeta is dead, he orders Zarbon to locate him. Zarbon returns to the battlefield, retrieves Vegeta from the water, and brings him to Frieza’s ship. Afterward, Dende arrives to inform Nail about the recent events.
EP 55Piccolo assists with King Kai's second test while Frieza's forces revive Vegeta on Namek.
Jul 18, 1990Goku 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Dragon Ball Z have?
- Dragon Ball Z has 291 episodes.
- When did Dragon Ball Z come out?
- Dragon Ball Z came out in 1989.
- Which studio made Dragon Ball Z?
- Dragon Ball Z was produced by Toei Animation.
- Who directed Dragon Ball Z?
- Dragon Ball Z was directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi.
- Is Dragon Ball Z finished?
- Current status of Dragon Ball Z: Finished.