Goku – Earth’s greatest champion – bravely defends humanity against an invading race of warriors known as the Saiyans. When the mighty hero falls, his young son Gohan rises up to face the very villains who murdered his father. The battle rages through space to Planet Namek, where Gohan and his overmatched allies risk their lives to defeat the Saiyan warlord Vegeta – and the monster known as Frieza!
May 02, 2011
The episode begins telling the story of Goku up to the present of the series. The episode goes on to introduce his son Gohan, named after Goku's grandfather. Although a stranger appears in a space pod in search of someone by the name of Kakarot. Who is he, and who is Kakarot?
Apr 12, 2009
The stranger reveals himself to Goku and his friends, as well as Goku's origin. Goku then tries to deny the information given to him. Is the stranger good or evil?
Apr 19, 2009
Despite the fury of their attacks, Goku and Piccolo are unable to land a death blow in their battle against Raditz. Gohan's unexpected outburst manages to weaken the powerful Saiyan, but it may be too little, too late.
Apr 26, 2009
Now that he's dead, Goku must fight to survive in the afterlife, especially during his treacherous trek down Snake Way. Back on Earth, Gohan endures his own punishment as a student in the house of Piccolo!
May 03, 2009
Piccolo tries to toughen up Gohan with some wilderness survival training, but things get hairy when the young Saiyan sees his first full moon! Meanwhile, Yajirobe summons Earth's strongest fighters to Kami's Lookout.
May 10, 2009
As the deadly Saiyan invaders approach Earth, Gohan makes slow, but steady, progress under the watchful eye of Piccolo, and Goku struggles with the "gravity" of his training under King Kai.
May 17, 2009
To prove himself worthy of King Kai's training, Goku must test his mettle against a fleet-footed monkey and a powerful cricket that's big on respect. Meanwhile, in the land of the living, Gohan takes a beating from his monstrous master!
May 24, 2009
Goku's training under King Kai is finally complete, and he's eager to return to Earth. Master Roshi uses the Dragon Balls to summon Shenron, but will Goku make it back in time to stop the Saiyans?
May 31, 2009
The Saiyans have arrived, Goku isn't even on the planet, and the overmatched Z-Fighters represent Earth's last line of defense. When Vegeta and Nappa unleash the gruesome Saibamen, Yamcha picks a fight that could be his last!
Jun 07, 2009
Krillin's furious attack wipes out the Saibamen, but the Z-Fighters are powerless against the Saiyan warlords. One by one, Earth's defenders suffer devastating injuries - or fall in battle. Goku's return is their only hope for survival.
Jun 14, 2009
Piccolo hatches a desperate plan to prolong the battle until Goku's arrival. When Vegeta senses an awesome source of power approaching, he orders Nappa to dispose of remaining Z-Fighters - starting with Gohan!
Jun 21, 2009
Goku arrives in time to save Gohan and Krillin, and the resurrected warrior is eager to put the hurt on Nappa. When it becomes clear that Goku is no ordinary fighter, Prince Vegeta steps into to finish the fight himself!
Jun 28, 2009
The stage is set for a final showdown between Vegeta and Goku. The Saiyan Prince is stronger, faster, and far more ruthless. Goku's only hope for victory is a technique that may very well destroy him!
Jul 05, 2009
Vegeta can't handle the fury of Goku's triple Kaio-Ken technique, so the Saiyan warlord unleashes his inner ape. Weakened by his furious onslaught, Goku's only hope to defeat the beast is the mighty Spirit Bomb!
Jul 12, 2009
As Goku lies exhausted and vulnerable on the field of battle, Gohan and Krillin take aim at Vegeta's only weakness: his tail! If they can take the ape out of the fight, they might have a chance to escape with their lives.
Jul 19, 2009
Krillin and Gohan team up to blast Vegeta with a Spirit Bomb, but the Saiyan prince refuses to die. Things look bad for the Z-Fighters until Yajirobe distracts the enemy long enough for Gohan to undergo a transformation of his own!
Aug 02, 2009
Vegeta has been defeated, but there's no time to celebrate. The Z-Fighters must find a way to resurrect the friends who died stopping the Saiyan invasion. Fortunately for the fallen, Krillin has a plan!
Aug 09, 2009
Preparations for the journey to Namek hit a snag when Bulma accidentally blows up the remaining Saiyan spaceship. Mr. Popo may know of another vessel, so he and Bulma travel to the Earth's end for a closer look.
Aug 16, 2009
A bad case of space boredom makes Bulma a pain to share close quarters with, and Vegeta recovers from his injuries only to discover that Frieza has a head start on tracking down the magic Dragon Balls!
Aug 23, 2009
Gohan and Krillin beat up on Frieza's henchmen, but their spaceship is destroyed in the process. Vegeta is headed for a showdown with Cui, and the shrewd Saiyan is keeping his true power level under wraps!
Aug 30, 2009
Goku blasts off in a brand new spaceship specially equipped with a device designed to help increase his strength! On Namek, Krillin and Gohan watch in horror as Frieza's men slaughter innocent Namekians.
Sep 06, 2009
Gohan and Krillin risk their lives to rescue a young Namekian, and Vegeta goes on the rampage after learning the truth about the destruction of his home planet!
Sep 13, 2009
After easily defeating Dodoria, Vegeta begins his violent search for the two remaining Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, Krillin and his new friend Dende set out to warn the eldest Namekian of the horror headed his way!
Sep 20, 2009
King Kai telepathically "phones" Goku with a warning to stay as far away from Frieza as possible! Back on Namek, Vegeta is shocked to discover how much a simple transformation can increase Zarbon's power.
Sep 27, 2009
The eldest Namekian unlocks the full force of Krillin's dormant power, so the bald brawler can better protect his Dragon Ball. Elsewhere, a Saiyan-related premonition prompts Frieze to call for reinforcements.
Oct 06, 2009
Vegeta lays it on the line in a daring attempt to steal the Dragon Balls right out from under Frieza's nose. Krillin's riding high on a Namekian power surge, but he's about to wander into a dogfight he can't survive!
Oct 11, 2009
Intimidated by Vegeta's superior strength, Krillin reluctantly surrenders his precious Dragon Ball. A glimmer of hope remains after Gohan secures a ball of his own - but the young warrior is headed for a beat-down courtesy of Vegeta!
Oct 18, 2009
Vegeta intercepts Krillin and Gohan on their mad dash to get powered up by the Eldest Namekian, but larger problems loom on the horizon. Brace yourselves for the arrival of the Ginyu Force!
Oct 25, 2009
Gohan and Krillin fight to survive against Guldo, a member of the Ginyu Force who possesses awesome psychic abilities! With Goku still in space and Vegeta their only ally, things look bleak for Earth's heroes.
Nov 01, 2009
Vegeta ramps his battle power up to impressive levels, but he's still no match for the Ginyu goons. To escape death, he'll need help from some heroic former enemies. Meanwhile, Frieza tries to unlock the magic of the Dragon Balls!
Nov 08, 2009
At long last, Goku finally completes his journey from Earth and arrives on planet Namek. His friends are gravely injured, but the mighty Saiyan warrior has a bag full of magic beans and a powerful secret!
Nov 15, 2009
As Frieza prepares for his ruthless interrogation of the Eldest Namekian, Goku shows off the benefits of training in gravity one hundred times that of Earth. Will it be enough to help him defeat Captain Ginyu?
Nov 22, 2009
Frieza locates the Eldest Namekian, but Nail intercepts the evil entity, risking his own life to preserve the Dragon Balls. Elsewhere, Gohan and Krillin rescue a damsel from some dinosaurs, and Goku continues his battle with Cpt. Ginyu.
Nov 29, 2009
Gohan and Krillin unearth the Dragon Balls, but their attempts to summon Shenron fail miserably. Later, Cpt. Ginyu's devious strategy forces Earth's warriors to do the unthinkable: attack Goku's flesh and bones with chilling ferocity!
Dec 06, 2009
Goku and his body are reunited, but the noble Saiyan is severely injured and unable to fight. A Namekian messenger rushes to assist Gohan and Krillin in summoning Shenron, but there's no guarantee he'll arrive before Frieza.
Dec 13, 2009
Kami and King Kai concoct a plan to restore the wish-granting power of the Namekian Dragon Balls, and Goku continues his epic battle with the villainous Frieza!
Dec 20, 2009
Piccolo is resurrected and ready to rumble, but his arrival is delayed by an encounter with a dying Namekian. Meanwhile, Vegeta prepares to throw down with Frieza, but the Saiyan prince may be badly overmatched.
Dec 27, 2009
Vegeta is impressed by Gohan's furious outburst after Frieza strikes a death blow against Krillin. The two Saiyans work together to defeat the monster, but even their combined powers won't be enough spare their lives!
Jan 10, 2010
Piccolo joins the battle in progress and quickly attacks Frieza with the strength of two Namekian warriors. The powerful villain is caught off guard, but a second transformation gives him the strength to finish the fight once and for all!
Jan 17, 2010
Frieza has begun his ultimate transformation, and Vegeta's only hope to defeat the monster is suffering a mortal wound. If the Saiyan warrior can convince Dende to restore his strength, he may gain the power to defeat his enemy!
Jan 24, 2010
Vegeta gives his increased power and speed a test run by launching a violent attack on Frieza, but no matter how furiously he fights, the Saiyan is unable to penetrate his enemy's defenses!
Jan 31, 2010
Goku arrives at the battle scene only to find Vegeta battered and badly beaten. With his dying breath, the Saiyan prince reveals the truth about Frieza's roll in the death of Goku's father, prompting a fierce outburst of Saiyan pride!
Feb 07, 2010
Goku and Frieza go head to head in a vicious slugfest that threatens to destroy the planet of Namek. Krillin and Gohan are amazed by the brutality of the battle, but Piccolo believes two warriors are just warming up!
Feb 14, 2010
The bruises are multiplying as Goku and Frieza continue to pummel each other mercilessly! Meanwhile, Bulma's encounter with an unusual frog leads to an out-of-body experience!
Feb 21, 2010
After suffering a savage beating at the hands of Frieza, Goku summons the awesome power of the Kaio-Ken! If his desperate attack succeeds, victory will be his, but if it fails, the Saiyan race will be eliminated!
Feb 28, 2010
When his most powerful attacks fail to faze Frieza, Goku turns to his ultimate weapon: the Spirit Bomb! Piccolo joins the fight to buy Goku some time, but can the noble Namekian survive long enough to taste sweet victory?
Mar 07, 2010
With the help of his friends, Goku succeeds in blasting Frieza with a gargantuan Spirit Bomb! Victory seems assured, but when the monster remerges to strike a shockingly fatal blow - Goku undergoes a powerful transformation!
Mar 14, 2010
While Gohan races to save Piccolo, Goku inflicts a Super-Saiyan beating on Frieza. The blonde brawler's impressive new powers drive his opponent to a desperate counterattack that could obliterate Namek!
Mar 21, 2010
Despite the danger of Namek's impending implosion, Goku continues his battle with Frieza, determined to extract revenge for Krillin's murder. Elsewhere, Gohan tries to locate Bluma before it's too late!
Mar 28, 2010
The epic battle between Goku and Frieza continues. Meanwhile, King Kai and Kami initiate a plan with the Dragon Balls.
Apr 04, 2010
After Goku is seemingly defeated by Frieza, Gohan enters the fight to avenge the loss of his father. Meanwhile, a newly resurrected Dende rushes to make a final wish before planet Namek is destroyed.
Apr 11, 2010
Goku and Frieza continue their epic battle as planet Namek crumbles beneath their feet. Back on Earth, Gohan eagerly awaits word of his father's ultimate fate!
Apr 18, 2010
Goku's ill-advised display of mercy leads to a treacherous final attack by Frieza. As the epic battle between the two warriors reaches its climax, planet Namek teeters on the brink of ultimate destruction!
Apr 25, 2010
Frieza is defeated, Namek has been obliterated, and the whereabouts of Goku remain a mystery. How will Earth carry on without its Super Saiyan hero? And what will become of the Namekian refugees?
May 02, 2010
The wreckage of Frieza's body is rebuilt by the monster's fiendish father! Together, they embark on a mission to eradicate life on Earth. Will Goku return home in time to save his friends?
May 09, 2010
The bone-chilling onslaught of Frieza and King Cold is brought to a halt by a mysterious stranger with a mighty sword, but only time will tell if this new warrior is friend or foe!
May 16, 2010
The formidable stranger finally reveals the secret of his origins after a Super Saiyan sparring session with Goku. The oddly familiar fighter is a visitor from the future sent to deliver a grave warning!
May 23, 2010
Goku tells the amazing story of how he survived the destruction of Namek, and the heroic warriors begin their training for a looming showdown with the Androids!
May 30, 2010
Goku and his friends eagerly await the arrival of the Androids, but Yamcha's confrontation with the mechanized monsters suggests that Earth's heroes may be up against more muscle they can handle!
Jun 06, 2010
Goku tries to pulverize the Androids with a devastating display of his Super Saiyan strength, but a mysterious ailment prevents the mighty warrior from unleashing his true power!
Jun 13, 2010
Vegeta's sudden arrival creates an opening for the others to rescue Goku. While Yamcha rushes the fallen hero to safety, Vegeta reveals his new and improved fighting style - including the Big Bang Attack!
Jun 20, 2010
Goku wages a life and death battle with a deadly heart condition, Piccolo takes center stage in the battle to destroy Android 20, and Trunks returns from the future with a disturbing revelation.
Jun 27, 2010
While Piccolo and company search for Dr. Gero's secret laboratory, Vegeta sets out to hunt down and destroy Android 20. Meanwhile, Trunks tries everything in his power to save his stubborn father!
Jul 11, 2010
The newly activated Androids 17 and 18 provide a display of their unprecedented power and cruelty. Vegeta is eager to fight, but he soon finds himself outnumbered three to one!
Jul 18, 2010
One by one, Vegeta and his reluctant allies meet horrific ends at the hands of the unstoppable Androids. A bed-stricken Goku is Earth's only hope, but there's a specially-designed Android waiting to destroy him!
Aug 01, 2010
Faced with an unbeatable enemy, Vegeta flies away in a solitary rage, and Piccolo seeks out Kami on a quest to increase his power by whatever means necessary!
Aug 08, 2010
While Kami considers merging with Piccolo, Trunks and the others discover a second time machine. Elsewhere, Vegeta vows to become strong enough to defeat the Android invaders!
Aug 15, 2010
During their investigation of the second time machine, Gohan and company stumble upon the shell of what appears to be a monstrous creature. Later, a horrific vision forces Kami to accept his fate and merge with Piccolo!
Aug 22, 2010
The Super Namekian formerly known as Piccolo finds himself face-to-face with the most terrifying monster the world has ever seen. Who is this new threat? And why does he have Goku's power?
Aug 29, 2010
Cell - believing he has defeated Piccolo - foolishly reveals the mysteries of his hideous origins. Little does the monster know, the powerful Super Namekian cannot be conquered so easily!
Sep 05, 2010
Cell continues his bloodthirsty rampage, Krillin and Trunks destroy what little remains of Dr. Gero's laboratory, and Goku awakens from his extended slumber ready to fight!
Sep 12, 2010
Goku leads his Saiyan brethren to a secret room designed for highly-advanced training. Meanwhile, Piccolo puts his enhanced powers to the test against an Android adversary!
Sep 19, 2010
Piccolo and Android 17 trade blows in a battle of unprecedented brutality! Cell - sensing their presence - races to the scene of the skirmish in pursuit of his terrifying perfect form!
Sep 26, 2010
Cell's arrival forces Piccolo and the Androids into an uneasy - and temporary - alliance. While the Super Namekian mounts a desperate, final attack, Goku and Gohan wait for Vegeta to emerge from the Room of Spirit and Time!
Oct 03, 2010
After defeating Piccolo, Cell turns his attention to his true prey: Androids 17 and 18. The monster must absorb them both to achieve his perfect form, but Android 16 still stands in his way!
Oct 10, 2010
Desperate to help Android 18 escape, Tien places his own life at risk in an unwinnable battle with the monster Cell. When the three-eyed warrior's power quickly fades, he'll need a lift from a friend to avoid a gruesome end!
Oct 17, 2010
Vegeta puts his new powers to the test in a shocking slugfest with Cell. Back in the Room of Spirit and Time, Goku attempts to teach Gohan the secret to a Super Saiyan transformation!
Oct 24, 2010
Vegeta is fighting Cell, can he destroy him before he combines with No.18? With the emergency shutdown in hand - can Krillin shut down No.18?
Oct 31, 2010
As Cell successfully persuades Vegeta to let him reach his Perfect Form, Krillin attempts to get Android 16 and 18 to safety.
Nov 07, 2010
Krillin and Vegeta fight Perfect Cell, as Trunks prepares to reveal his true power. Meanwhile, Goku and Gohan continue training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.
Nov 14, 2010
Vegeta uses his final attack in a desperate attempt to kill Cell.
Nov 21, 2010
Trunks finally shows his true power and fights Cell.
Nov 28, 2010
Trunks informs the Z-Fighters of the tournament planned by Cell, and Android 16 is taken to Capsule Corporation to be repaired. Meanwhile, Goku and Gohan continue to train.
Dec 05, 2010
Goku and Gohan complete their training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, and fly down from The Lookout to greet their friends.
Dec 12, 2010
Piccolo and Vegeta train in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, while Goku and Gohan relax at home.
Dec 19, 2010
In an attempt to revive the Dragon Balls, Goku tries to find the new planet where the Namekians are residing with the help of King Kai.
Dec 26, 2010
The Z-Fighters and Android 16 arrive at the Cell Games Arena, and Mr Satan along with his disciples get ready to fight Cell.
Jan 09, 2011
A Full Powered Super Saiyan Goku fights Cell.
Jan 16, 2011
The battle between Goku and Cell continues.
Jan 23, 2011
After failing to defeat Cell and spending the last of his energy, Goku surrenders and allows Gohan to be the next contestant to fight.
Jan 30, 2011
A Full Powered Super Saiyan Gohan fights Cell.
Feb 06, 2011
The Cell Juniors fight the Z-Fighters, as Cell attempts to trigger Gohan's full power.
Feb 13, 2011
Gohan's anger ignites, transforming into a Super Saiyan 2.
Feb 20, 2011
Cell unleashes his full power upon Super Saiyan 2 Gohan.
Mar 06, 2011
As a desperate Cell prepares to self-destruct in an attempt to destroy the Earth along with him, Goku devises a last second plan to save everyone.
Mar 20, 2011
Super Perfect Cell and Gohan charge their Kamehameha attack for the final confrontation for the fate of the Earth.
Mar 27, 2011
Following Cell's defeat, Goku contacts his friends and family from the Otherworld and Krillin makes a surprise wish using the Dragon Balls.
Aug 02, 2011
Trunks returns to the Future to reunite with his mother. With newfound strength he goes to destroy the Androids once and for all.
Dragon Ball Z Kai (also know as Dragon Ball Kai: Doragon bôru kai) Season 1 (2009) is released on May 02, 2011 and the latest season 2 of Dragon Ball Z Kai is released in 2014. Watch Dragon Ball Z Kai online - the Japanese Animation TV series from Japan. Dragon Ball Z Kai is directed by Yasuhiro Nowatari,Togo Shoji,Osamu Kasai,Daisuke Nishio and created by Joel Bergen with Masako Nozawa and Jôji Yanami. Dragon Ball Z Kai is available online on Amazon Video and Microsoft Store.
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