Episode guide
Dragon Ball: Season 1
153 episodes · premiered Feb 26, 1986
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- Episode 1: The Secret of the Dragon Balls Feb 26, 1986 · 25m · TMDB 7.5 Bulma's search for six more Dragon Balls leads her to a remote valley and to Son Goku, who is in possession of one of the balls. Their relationship gets off to a rocky start, but after…
- Episode 2: The Emperor's Quest Mar 5, 1986 · 25m Without realizing where they are, Bulma and Goku camp near Ryugadani, a foreboding land where one of the Dragon Balls lies hidden. Pilaf dispatches his henchmen to recover the ball, but…
- Episode 3: The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi Mar 12, 1986 · 25m As a token of appreciation, the Turtle Hermit presents Goku Kinto'un, a magical flying cloud that can be ridden only by someone pure of heart. He gives Bulma an orange bauble that he wears…
- Episode 4: Oolong the Terrible Mar 19, 1986 · 25m Goku and Bulma arrive at a certain village, where the fifth Dragon Ball is located. Goku is mistaken for the freely shape-shifting monster Oolong, who raids the village, and is hit by a…
- Episode 5: Yamcha the Desert Bandit Mar 26, 1986 · 25m Goku and the others aim for Mt. Frypan. Because Bulma dropped her capsules into a river, they end up having to cross a desert on foot! Completely exhausted, Bulma rests there. At this…
- Episode 6: Keep an Eye on the Dragon Balls Apr 2, 1986 · 25m Yamcha attacks at night in an attempt to steal Oolong’s capsules! As Yamcha looks into the condition of their opponents, he learns about the Dragon Balls. Yamcha and Pu’er try to steal…
- Episode 7: The Ox King on Fire Mountain Apr 9, 1986 · 25m After arriving at Mt. Frypan, Goku and the others land in a pinch when they are spotted by Gyumao, who stands guard over his castle!! However, Gyumao’s attitude quickly changes when he…
- Episode 8: The Kamehameha Wave Apr 16, 1986 · 25m Having thrown away the Basho Fan, Muten Roshi heads to Mt. Frypan to extinguish its flames himself!! Muten Roshi’s grand attack, the Kamehameha, puts out the blazing flames! Goku and the…
- Episode 9: Boss Rabbit's Magic Touch Apr 23, 1986 · 25m Goku and the others visit a stand in order to fill up on gasoline. The townspeople are all frightened of Bulma, who is wearing rabbit ears. They don’t understand why, but then some…
- Episode 10: The Dragon Balls are Stolen! Apr 30, 1986 · 25m Goku and the others aim for the final Dragon Ball! However, their Dragon Balls are stolen by Pilaf and his underlings, who are plotting to use the Dragon Balls to take over the world!!…
- Episode 11: The Penalty is Pinball May 7, 1986 · 25m After being put to sleep by sleeping gas, Goku and the others have the Four-Star Ball stolen from them! Pilaf finally has all seven Dragon Balls, and he attempts to call forth Shen Long!!…
- Episode 12: A Wish to the Eternal Dragon May 14, 1986 · 25m Shen Long finally appears! Pilaf tries to say his wish, in order to rule the world!! Because Oolong said his wish of “Give me a girl’s panties” a moment sooner, his wish ended up being…
- Episode 13: The Legend of Goku May 21, 1986 · 25m Goku and the others have been captured once again by Pilaf. That night, Goku looks at the full moon, and suddenly turns wild and starts transforming into an Oozaru!! He smashes the prison…
- Episode 14: Goku's Rival May 28, 1986 · 25m Done with collecting the Dragon Balls, Goku heads to the Turtle Hermit’s place to receive training! However, in order to become the Turtle Hermit’s pupil, the fee is to bring a pichi-pichi…
- Episode 15: Look Out for Launch Jun 4, 1986 · 25m Goku and Kuririn set out in search of a pichi-pichi gal, the fee for becoming a pupil of the Turtle Hermit. Saving Lunch, a girl who was pursued by the police, they immediately bring her…
- Episode 16: Find That Stone! Jun 11, 1986 · 25m Moving to a large island, the Turtle Hermit begins the training. First, in order to learn Goku and Kuririn’s ability, he measures how fast they can run 100 meters. The two look promising…
- Episode 17: Milk Delivery Jun 18, 1986 · 25m The basic training finally begins! To start off, Goku and Kuririn are given milk delivery as their early morning training! Carrying the milk boxes, they do things like skip and zig-zag…
- Episode 18: The Turtle Hermit Way Jun 25, 1986 · 25m With their early morning training over, they continue on to their morning training. In order to strengthen their arms and legs, they train by plowing a field barehanded! After breakfast…
- Episode 19: The Tournament Begins Jul 2, 1986 · 25m Goku and Kuririn continue their training by wearing 40 kg shells on their back! The two are aiming for the Tenkaichi Budokai, which opens in a month!! The day before the tournament, the…
- Episode 20: Elimination Round Jul 9, 1986 · 25m The Tenkaichi Budokai is held once every five years! A mere eight people are able to participate in the tournament’s main event! The preliminaries to select those eight people are divided…
- Episode 21: Smells Like Trouble Jul 16, 1986 · 25m The first round of the Tenkaichi Budokai main event is Kuririn vs. Bacterian! Bacterian is a formidable opponent who uses his filth as a weapon, with his foul smell paralyzing his…
- Episode 22: Quarterfinals Begin Jul 23, 1986 · 25m It’s the second match, Yamcha vs Jackie Chun! The mysterious old man Jackie Chun defies Yamcha’s rapid attacks, and breaks through even his special attack, the Roga fufu-ken (Wolf Fang…
- Episode 23: Monster Beast Giran Jul 30, 1986 · 25m At last it’s Goku’s turn! The one facing Goku in the fourth match was the powerful opponent Giran!! Goku is knocked around by Giran’s stream of unfair attacks! Giran traps Goku in the…
- Episode 24: Krillin's Frantic Attack! Aug 6, 1986 · 25m The fifth match is the semi-finals fight, Kuririn vs. Jackie Chun. Kuririn and Jackie’s battle unfolds at ultra-fast speed that the eye can’t follow!! The spectators who came to watch the…
- Episode 25: Danger From Above Aug 13, 1986 · 25m The sixth match is Goku and Namu’s semi-finals fight. Goku attacks Namu by imitating the Zanzouken that Jackie displayed during his fight with Kuririn. Namu skillfully dodges this attack!…
- Episode 26: The Grand Finals Aug 20, 1986 · 25m The finals for the 21st Tenkaichi Budokai have been decided! Goku is knocked out of bounds by Jackie. But he spins his tail like a propeller and comes back! Goku and Jackie at last put…
- Episode 27: Number One Under the Moon? Aug 27, 1986 · 25m Becoming serious against Goku, Jackie uses the Yoiko Min-Min Ken! Goku enters a deep sleep. He somehow manages to escape this pinch, but he is assaulted by Jackie’s special attack, the…
- Episode 28: The Final Blow Sep 3, 1986 · 25m Jackie blew away the moon, guarding against Goku ever becoming an Oozaru again!! At the same time, Goku returns to his normal form, and the match is restarted. With their energy rapidly…
- Episode 29: The Roaming Lake Sep 10, 1986 · 25m Searching for the Dragon Balls, Goku comes to a desert region where he hears the legend of the moving lake. There, Goku rescues Namu as he is attacked by monsters. Namu has gone upstream…
- Episode 30: Pilaf and the Mystery Force Sep 17, 1986 · 25m After the Dragon Radar is stolen by a thief, Goku spots it in a secondhand goods store. A Dragon Ball signal shows up there! However, the Dragon Ball that Pilaf and co. buy from the store…
- Episode 31: Wedding Plans? Sep 24, 1986 · 25m The army that was searching for the Dragon Ball was in fact Captain Silver’s Red Ribbon Army unit. Silver and Pilaf go after the Dragon Ball. The Dragon Ball turns out to be inside the…
- Episode 32: The Flying Fortress — Vanished! Oct 1, 1986 · 25m Giving his parting words to Gyumao and Chichi, Goku goes after Pilaf and co. Meanwhile, following the signal on the Dragon Radar, Silver discovers Pilaf’s secret base. Calling for…
- Episode 33: The Legend of a Dragon Oct 8, 1986 · 25m After returning to Red Ribbon Army Headquarters, Silver receives his orders from the commander, and sallies forth to once again search for the Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, having been rescued…
- Episode 34: Cruel General Red Oct 15, 1986 · 25m Using the Dragon Radar that Bulma made, Goku easily spots the Dragon Ball that drifted down the river. However, Kinto'un is blown away by Captain Silver’s bazooka! After defeating Silver…
- Episode 35: Cold Reception Oct 22, 1986 · 25m Goku wakes up in Sno’s house, and receives gentle care from her and her mother. Sno is frightened when she hears that Goku is searching for the Dragon Balls. In this village, General White…
- Episode 36: Major Metallitron Oct 29, 1986 · 25m General White’s voice resounds throughout Muscle Tower. He provokes Goku as he ascends to the uppermost floor, where the mayor is. Goku defeats the soldiers on the second floor, and…
- Episode 37: Ninja Murasaki is Coming! Nov 5, 1986 · 25m After infiltrating the pitch black fourth floor, Goku is hit by Master Sergeant Murasaki’s ninja attacks. He has a difficult battle against these relentless attacks! But Goku reads…
- Episode 38: Five Murasakis Nov 12, 1986 · 25m Unable to finish Goku off with the boomerang shuriken, Murasaki uses his final ninjutsu, Bunshin no Jutsu (Split-Image Technique). Having somehow increased to five people, the Murasakis…
- Episode 39: Mysterious Android No. 8 Nov 19, 1986 · 25m Artificial Human No. 8, who Murasaki summoned, turns out to have a gentle personality, and doesn’t like conflict. As Murasaki is about to destroy No. 8, who won’t listen to his orders…
- Episode 40: Horrifying Buyon Nov 26, 1986 · 25m Imprisoned on the fifth floor, Buyon is a monster who is completely unaffected by Goku’s techniques! His body can absorb any attack. Goku is in an absolutely desperate pinch!! But Goku…
- Episode 41: The Fall of Muscle Tower Dec 3, 1986 · 25m After being beaten up by Goku, White guides the two of them to the mayor’s room. The second Goku and Ha-chan let their guard down, he takes the mayor hostage! Ha-chan doesn’t know what to…
- Episode 42: The Secret of Dr. Flappe Dec 10, 1986 · 25m It turns out that Ha-chan had the Dragon Ball. He had hidden it, knowing that the villagers would be killed once they found it. The mayor recommends that Ha-chan stay in the village, but…
- Episode 43: A Trip to the City Dec 17, 1986 · 25m In order to fix his malfunctioning Dragon Radar, Goku heads to West City, where Bulma lives. Kinto'un is also revived, and the trip goes well. However, Goku doesn’t know Bulma’s address!…
- Episode 44: Master Thief, Hasky Dec 24, 1986 · 25m Goku finally reunites with Bulma. However, Bulma and Yamcha are right in the middle of an argument! Riding on Kinto'un with Bulma, who has become small using the micro-band, Goku reunites…
- Episode 45: Danger in the Air Jan 7, 1987 · 25m Drawing closer to Goku and the others as they play in the floating amusement park, Husky tries to seduce Yamcha, who was carrying a Dragon Ball. Figuring out his opponent’s true identity…
- Episode 46: Bulma's Bad Day Jan 14, 1987 · 25m Bulma and Goku arrived at the middle of the sea. This was General Blue’s territory, where he’s searching for the Dragon Balls! Dropped into the sea by Bulma from a nearby island, Goku…
- Episode 47: Kame House — Found! Jan 21, 1987 · 25m Goku arrives at Kame House, but Kuririn and Lunch are using the submarine to go shopping. The Turtle Hermit asks for the micro-band in exchange for letting them borrow the submarine. He…
- Episode 48: Deep Blue Sea Jan 28, 1987 · 25m In addition to his group pursuing Goku and the others, General Blue launches a detached group to attack Kame House. They believe that the Turtle Hermit is the scientist who created the…
- Episode 49: Roshi Surprise Feb 4, 1987 · 25m General Blue’s detached group arrives at Kame House. The commander threatens the Turtle Hermit, but is instead easily defeated! The commander takes Lunch hostage, but he is completely…
- Episode 50: The Trap is Sprung Feb 11, 1987 · 25m Treasure is supposedly hidden in the pirate’s cave. And to protect that treasure, naturally traps were set! Goku and the others somehow manage to pass through these traps, such as a wall…
- Episode 51: Beware of Robot Feb 11, 1987 · 25m Goku and Kuririn challenge the skeleton robot to a battle. However, the robot is strong! Goku is buried in rubble, and Bulma and Kuririn are cornered inside a building. Just as the two are…
- Episode 52: The Pirate Treasure Feb 25, 1987 · 25m Goku takes the wrong path due to Blue’s trick. The robot’s explosion makes the cave begin to collapse! Bulma and Kuririn arrive at the pirate’s hiding place, but Blue follows them there…
- Episode 53: Blue, Black and Blue Mar 4, 1987 · 25m Goku overwhelmingly dominates in his battle against Blue! Beaten about, Blue uses his psychic powers to paralyze Goku, and pulls out a rifle! Goku is in a pinch!! But Blue is surprised by…
- Episode 54: Escape From Pirate Cave Mar 11, 1987 · 25m Just as the cave is about to collapse, Goku appears at the sea-bottom dock!! He has with him the mouse he owes his life to. Bulma launches the submarine, but it runs out of gas and stops…
- Episode 55: Penguin Village Mar 18, 1987 · 25m Blue uses his psychic powers to manipulate ropes to attack Goku and the others, who are relaxing after having returned from the sea-bottom cave! Everyone is tied up, and Goku has his tail…
- Episode 56: Strange Visitor Mar 25, 1987 · 25m Arale, the girl Goku meets in Penguin Village, is a mysterious young girl who can run at super speed, and even ride the Kinto'un. The village’s police force, consisting of Taro and the…
- Episode 57: Arale vs. Blue Apr 8, 1987 · 25m Dr. Senbe’s eldest son Turbo-kun fixes the Dragon Radar. Blue then appears, takes Arale as a hostage, and steals the Dragon Radar, using his physic powers to immobilize Goku!! At this…
- Episode 58: The Land of Korin Apr 15, 1987 · 25m A volcanic eruption sends the Four-Star Ball flying into the Karin Holy Land, a place protected by Bora and his son Upa. Bora uses his tremendous power to drive back Captain Yellow’s Red…
- Episode 59: The Notorious Mercenary Apr 22, 1987 · 25m After finally managing to return to Red Ribbon Army Headquarters, Blue is killed by a single blow from Tao Pai-pai’s tongue. Tao Pai-pai then sets off for the Karin Holy Land to eliminate…
- Episode 60: Tao Attacks! Apr 29, 1987 · 25m Goku is completely helpless before the might of Tao Pai-pai, who is unaffected by even the Kamehameha. Goku is felled after taking a direct hit from Tao Pai-pai’s sure-to-kill Dodonpa! Tao…
- Episode 61: Korin Tower May 6, 1987 · 25m Goku struggles his way to the top of the tower, and there he meets the cat sage Karin, who has the appearance of a cat. In order to drink the Super Sacred Water that will multiple his…
- Episode 62: Sacred Water May 13, 1987 · 25m After going to retrieve the Four-Star Ball that Karin-sama dropped, Goku makes the round trip up Karin Tower in three hours, even though it took him an entire day when he first climbed up!…
- Episode 63: The Return of Goku May 20, 1987 · 25m Arriving in the holy land, Tao Pai-pai attacks Upa in order to learn the location of the Four-Star Ball. Tao Pai-pai loses patience with Upa, who won’t say anything, and tries to kill him…
- Episode 64: The Last of Mercenary Tao May 27, 1987 · 25m Having climbed Karin Tower, Tao Pai-pai tries to get the Super Sacred Water by threatening Karin-sama. However, Karin-sama successfully tricks Tao Pai-pai, and sends him back to the…
- Episode 65: Confront the Red Ribbon Army Jun 10, 1987 · 25m Using the Dragon Radar that was stolen from Goku, Captain Violet returns to Red Ribbon Army Headquarters with a second Dragon Ball. Commander Red is not aware of Tao Pai-pai’s defeat, and…
- Episode 66: A Real Bind Jun 17, 1987 · 25m Goku’s friends pick up Kuririn, who was out shopping, and head on after Goku. They are all prepared to die. Meanwhile, the Red Ribbon Army realizes that the approaching signal isn’t Tao…
- Episode 67: The End of Commander Red Jun 24, 1987 · 25m The Red Ribbon Army is on the brink of annihilation because of Goku. Captain Violet steals the money in the vault and flees! The cornered Commander Red attempts to kill Goku as well as…
- Episode 68: The Last Dragon Ball Jul 1, 1987 · 25m After Goku dodges the beam, Black attempts to use a missile to blow Goku up together with the entire base, but Goku repels this missile! As Black realizes he has no chance to win and tries…
- Episode 69: Who is Fortuneteller Baba? Jul 8, 1987 · 25m Goku has wiped out the Red Ribbon Army, but he can’t figure out the location of the seventh Dragon Ball! From there, he ends up requesting a divination from the fortune-teller Uranai Baba…
- Episode 70: We are the Five Warriors Jul 15, 1987 · 25m Dracula Man, the first opponent, challenges Kuririn! Kuririn is filled with confidence, but he gets bitten in the head by Dracula Man and has his blood sucked! Having lost a large amount…
- Episode 71: Deadly Battle Jul 22, 1987 · 25m Yamcha has a tough battle with an undetectable invisible man as his opponent! Goku returns after having been instructed by Kuririn to bring the Turtle Hermit and Bulma. Kuririn pulls down…
- Episode 72: Goku's Turn Jul 29, 1987 · 25m The “Demons' Toilet” is lined with demon statues, and surrounded by a poisonous bog! The mysterious third contestant to appear is the mummy man, Mummy-kun! But in contrast to his…
- Episode 73: The Devilmite Beam Aug 5, 1987 · 25m The fight between Mummy-kun and Goku begins. Mummy-kun attacks furiously, but it is completely ineffective against Goku! Angered, Mummy-kun uses his bandages to attack?! The bandages wrap…
- Episode 74: The Mysterious Fifth Man Aug 12, 1987 · 25m Akkuman has a rough battle against Goku’s overwhelming power, and fires the Devil Might Beam. It’s a frightful attack that infinitely multiplies the tiny evil hidden without a person’s…
- Episode 75: The Strong Ones Aug 19, 1987 · 25m The fox mask-wearing fifth man is no ordinary person! A breathless offensive-defensive battle unfolds!! And then the fox mask man fires a Kamehameha of all things! But Goku doesn’t lose…
- Episode 76: True Colors of the Masked Man Aug 26, 1987 · 25m Grabbing onto Goku’s tail, the fox mask man knocks Goku around! But then Goku’s tail comes off!! As Goku is about to counterattack, having lost his weakness, the man quickly surrenders…
- Episode 77: Pilaf's Tactics Sep 2, 1987 · 25m After having Uranai Baba divine the location of the seventh Dragon Ball, Goku immediately sets off on Kinto'un to find it. But it turns out that the ones in possession of the Dragon Ball…
- Episode 78: The Eternal Dragon Rises Sep 9, 1987 · 25m Having collected the seven Dragon Balls, Goku returns to Karin Tower with Upa. Then in response to Goku’s summons, Shen Long appears once again! While he’s afraid of the gigantic Shen…
- Episode 79: Terror and Plague Sep 16, 1987 · 25m Having set off on his own journey of training, Goku visits Chao’s village, a boy he met along the way. The village where Chao lives is plagued by the outlaw brothers named Kinkaku and…
- Episode 80: Goku vs. Sky Dragon Sep 23, 1987 · 25m Continuing on his training journey, in the city Goku learns of a martial artist named Chin Taiken, and ends up taking the place of the ill martial artist in an important match! But…
- Episode 81: Goku Goes to Demon Land Sep 30, 1987 · 25m In the middle of his journey, Goku happens to pass by the Village of Fiends! When night falls, fiends appear from the Demon Realm Gate located between this world and the Demon Realm, and…
- Episode 82: The Rampage of InoShikaCho Oct 7, 1987 · 25m Goku sees the two martial artists Tenshinhan and Chiaotzu defeat the monster Inoshikacho, whose rampages had plagued the villagers. However, in reality the pair were friends with…
- Episode 83: Which Way to Papaya Island? Oct 14, 1987 · 25m Three years have passed since Goku set out on his training journey. One day, Goku rescues the fox boy Konkichi, who was being pursued by an evil group. In gratitude to Goku, Konkichi says…
- Episode 84: Rivals and Arrivals Oct 21, 1987 · 25m The 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai at last opens! When Kuririn and Yamcha arrive at the tournament grounds, the Turtle Hermit’s rival the Crane Hermit and his disciples Chiaotzu and Tenshinhan…
- Episode 85: Preliminary Peril Oct 28, 1987 · 25m The tournament preliminaries have begun! Kuririn and Yamcha naturally advance through their respective brackets. Tenshinhan and Chiaotzu show up there, and rile them up with their bold…
- Episode 86: Then There Were Eight Nov 4, 1987 · 25m Goku’s match against King Chapa begins! It seems that even Goku was having a difficult fight, but he brushed King Chapa’s attacks aside like they were nothing and achieved a sweeping…
- Episode 87: Yamcha vs. Tien Nov 11, 1987 · 25m A lottery takes place to decide the match opponents out of the eight contestants who have survived into the main tournament. Tenshinhan uses Chiaotzu’s psychic powers to fix the match…
- Episode 88: Yamcha's Big Break Nov 18, 1987 · 25m Yamcha and Tenshinhan violently clash! Yamcha uses the Shin Roga fu-fu ken against Tenshinhan, but is gradually pushed back and is in a pinch. As his final hand, Yamcha fires a…
- Episode 89: Full-Moon Vengeance Nov 25, 1987 · 25m The Manwolf, who goes up against Jackie Chun in the second match, seems to harbor a grudge towards Jackie for some reason! The cause of this turns out to be because Jackie destroyed the…
- Episode 90: The Dodon Wave Dec 2, 1987 · 25m The third match becomes a showdown between Kuririn and Chiaotzu! Kuririn is bewildered by Chiaotzu’s strange techniques!! Flying freely through the air, Chiaotzu fires a “Dodonpa“, the…
- Episode 91: Counting Controversy!! Dec 9, 1987 · 25m The Kamehameha that Kuririn fired hits Chiaotzu head-on! Angered, Chiaotzu uses his psychic powers to prevent Kuririn from moving, and attacks him! But Kuririn realizes that Chiaotzu…
- Episode 92: Goku Enters the Ring Dec 16, 1987 · 25m Goku’s turn has come at last! His opponent is the popular action star, contestant Panputto! But Panputto’s manager is afraid of Goku’s strength, and right before the match he tricks Goku…
- Episode 93: Tien Shinhan vs. Jackie Chun Dec 23, 1987 · 25m The first match of the semi-finals ends up being a matchup of Jackie Chun versus Tenshinhan! Before the match, the two both burn with fierce fighting spirit!! The match then begins! Jackie…
- Episode 94: Stepping Down Dec 30, 1987 · 25m It’s the blazing white-hot match of Jackie versus Tenshinhan! Tenshinhan gets serious, and uses the Taiyou-ken! Flinching at the flash, Jackie is downed by a knee kick! After standing back…
- Episode 95: Goku vs. Krillin Jan 6, 1988 · 25m Having won through Jackie’s out of bounds loss, Tenshinhan is completely unable to understand what has happened! He then willingly meets with the Turtle Hermit and questions him on his…
- Episode 96: Tail's Tale Jan 13, 1988 · 25m A battle where neither side gives an inch unfolds in the semi-finals! Kuririn has grown far more since last time, but Goku has become even stronger than that!! As Kuririn begins to be…
- Episode 97: Final Match: Goku vs. Tien Jan 20, 1988 · 25m The morning of the finals at last arrives. There’s a big clamor at the tournament grounds as it overflows with people trying to watch the match! Seeing this, Goku burns with fighting…
- Episode 98: Victory's Edge Jan 27, 1988 · 25m Tenshinhan uses his secret technique, the Haikyu-ken, to smash Goku into the floor! But Goku gets up easily, and faces Tenshinhan not with the power he uses for matches, but rather the…
- Episode 99: Tien's Insurrection Feb 3, 1988 · 25m Goku has suddenly become unable to move his body! This is due to Chiaotzu’s psychic powers!! He sealed up Goku’s movement on the Crane Hermit’s orders. But Tenshinhan realizes the Crane…
- Episode 100: The Spirit Cannon Feb 10, 1988 · 25m To test Goku’s ability, Tenshinhan uses his still even more secret technique, the Shiyou-ken! Two arms appear from his back, and Tenshinhan attacks with all four arms!! But Goku continues…
- Episode 101: The Fallen Feb 17, 1988 · 25m The Kikouhou has left both fighters weary and exhausted. With all of their energy gone and the stage destroyed by the Kikouhou, Tenshinhan and Goku plummet towards the Earth, with the…
- Episode 102: Enter King Piccolo Feb 24, 1988 · 25m Kuririn is dead! As Goku sets out on a quest for revenge, his friends attempt to learn the identity of Kuririn's killer. All clues lead to the Turtle Hermit's past and an evil that could…
- Episode 103: Tambourine Attacks! Mar 2, 1988 · 25m Piccolo Daimao has begun his sinister plot to restore his power and take over the world. All he needs are the seven Dragon Balls and all of the Tenkaichi Budokai participants - dead.
- Episode 104: Mark of the Demon Mar 9, 1988 · 25m The evil Piccolo Daimao has sent his henchman, Tambourine to kill all the warriors that could foil his plan. Goku, in an effort to avenge Kuririn's death, is defeated by Tambourine and…
- Episode 105: Here Comes Yajirobe Mar 16, 1988 · 25m Lost in the wilderness, Goku fights for his honor after a mountain boy accuse him of stealing his fish. Meanwhile, the Turtle Hermit and company desperately search for a means of stopping…
- Episode 106: Terrible Tambourine Mar 23, 1988 · 25m Tambourine continues his seek-and-slaughter campaign of martial artists as he sets his sight on victim eight: Yamcha! The Turtle Hermit takes Tenshinhan and Chiaotzu on a cross-country…
- Episode 107: Tien's Atonement Apr 6, 1988 · 25m Tambourine closes in on Goku and Yajirobe as the two warriors engage in a cross-country chase - of each other. Meanwhile, to obtain a Dragon Ball Tenshinhan must first atone for the…
- Episode 108: Goku's Revenge Apr 13, 1988 · 25m The final showdown between Goku and Tambourine is here! As Goku fights to avenge Kuririn's death, the Turtle Hermit, Tenshinhan, and Chiaotzu continue their race against Piccolo Daimao for…
- Episode 109: Goku vs. King Piccolo Apr 20, 1988 · 25m Son Goku must stand alone as he faces the wrath of Piccolo Daimao. Without aid, and protecting the One-Star Dragon Ball, Goku defends his life as the dastardly alien seeks revenge for the…
- Episode 110: Piccolo Closes In May 4, 1988 · 25m Exhausted, bruised, and alone, Goku makes a final stand against the seemingly indestructible Piccolo Daimao. As the Turtle Hermit and others continue their pursuit of the Dragon Balls, it…
- Episode 111: Roshi's Gambit May 11, 1988 · 25m Global destruction is one wish away if Piccolo Daimao succeeds in calling fourth the Eternal Dragon. The Turtle Hermit answers the call for a hero by placing himself between the creature…
- Episode 112: King Piccolo's Wish May 18, 1988 · 25m Piccolo Daimao has called forth the Eternal Dragon. The Turtle Hermit is down, Tenshinhan can't get up and Chiaotzu is scared stiff. With no one to oppose him, Piccolo Daimao prepares to…
- Episode 113: Siege on Chow Castle May 25, 1988 · 25m The invasion has begun! A youthful Piccolo Daimao sets out to vanquish the world, sector by sector, and he's starting out with the peaceful inhabitants of the King's realm! Meanwhile, Goku…
- Episode 114: Conquest and Power Jun 1, 1988 · 25m Goku's reunion with Karin is filled with hope and disappointment as the hero receives shocking news! Meanwhile Piccolo Daimao attempts to force the King's obedience through a horrific…
- Episode 115: Awaken Darkness Jun 15, 1988 · 25m Something stirs in the cold, deep black below. Moans bellow from a hallow cavern beneath the ice. The Dark is alive! And it calls for Goku, as he sets out on a dangerous quest to find the…
- Episode 116: A Taste of Destiny Jun 22, 1988 · 25m Goku and Yajirobe seek the Super Spirit Water, a mystical beverage that will grant either great power or death. But surprise follows surprise as Goku finally finds Darkness, the keeper of…
- Episode 117: The Ultimate Sacrifice Jun 29, 1988 · 25m Tenshinhan masters the Mafuba, deciding to use it against the evil Piccolo Daimao. One problem: if used against an opponent the Mafuba will kill its user! Meanwhile Goku and Yajirobe…
- Episode 118: Prelude to Vengeance Jul 6, 1988 · 25m Piccolo Daimao has declared annihilation of the world, one sector at a time. First up, Metro West, home of Bulma's parents. Tenshinhan, having mastered the Mafuba, prepares to fight…
- Episode 119: Battle Cry Jul 20, 1988 · 25m There's a new beast in town and his name is Drum. Tenshinhan must go through him before he can fight Piccolo Daimao. The problem is, Drum moves faster than Tenshinhan's eyes - all three of…
- Episode 120: Goku Strikes Back Jul 27, 1988 · 25m Goku is back to face Piccolo Daimao, and not a moment too soon! As Tenshinhan and the rest of the resistance endure their most desperate hour, only Goku stands between Piccolo Daimao and…
- Episode 121: The Biggest Crisis Aug 3, 1988 · 25m Piccolo Daimao puts all of Metro West on edge when he invades the King's Castle, but Goku is not about to let him take over without a fight. While Tenshinhan watches from the sidelines…
- Episode 122: Final Showdown Aug 10, 1988 · 25m The fierce battle between Goku and Piccolo Daimao continues, but Piccolo gains the advantage when he breaks Goku down limb by limb. To make matters worse, Tenshinhan is used as a pawn in…
- Episode 123: Lost and Found Aug 17, 1988 · 25m With Piccolo Daimao's reign of terror at an end, Goku has time to mend his wounds. As he heals he learns that there may be a way to revive his lost friends - face to face meeting with the…
- Episode 124: Temple Above the Clouds Aug 24, 1988 · 25m Goku finds his lost Nyoi-bo and uses it to climb to God's temple in the sky. The only problem is that when he arrives he must face off against God's assistant Mr. Popo in a test of…
- Episode 125: Earth's Guardian Emerges Aug 31, 1988 · 25m The moment has arrived for Goku to come face to face with the amazing God, Guardian of Earth! But even the wise Karin could not prepare Goku for what he will see when the mysterious…
- Episode 126: Eternal Dragon Resurrected Sep 14, 1988 · 25m After Goku mistakes God for the villainous Piccolo Daimao it is time for the young warrior to begin his grueling three year training for the next Tenkaichi Budokai. In exchange for Goku's…
- Episode 127: Quicker than Lightning Sep 21, 1988 · 25m Goku's first task under his new teacher is a death-defying mission to the top of Mount Thunder to fetch the legendary Holy Crown. But the mystical artifact has a deadly secret! Goku will…
- Episode 128: Secret of the Woods Sep 28, 1988 · 25m Continuing his training, Goku follows Mr. Popo's instruction and enters the deep, dark woods. While searching for a worthy sparring partner, Goku stumbles across a surprising discovery…
- Episode 129: The Time Room Oct 12, 1988 · 25m Goku journeys through time, where he meets a young Muten Roshi! But Roshi has a problem of his own - his arch rival, Shen! While the two rivals battle for the affections of the same girl…
- Episode 130: Goku's Doll Oct 19, 1988 · 25m "Be careful what you wish for. You just might get it!" Goku learns this lesson the hard way when he asks Mr. Popo for the ultimate sparring partner to aid in his training. What he gets is…
- Episode 131: Walking Their Own Ways Oct 26, 1988 · 25m Preparing for the Tenkaichi Budokai, Goku gets some important training tips from Mr. Popo. Meanwhile, Tenshinhan, Yamcha, Chiaotzu and Kuririn make their way to Karin Tower for some…
- Episode 132: Hotter than Lava Nov 2, 1988 · 25m While Goku continues his training, Tenshinhan, Yamcha, Chiaotzu and Kuririn find themselves in a very hot situation! A remote village is threatened by an erupting volcano and it is up to…
- Episode 133: Changes Nov 9, 1988 · 25m Warriors the world over are lining up to compete as the Tenkaichi Budokai prepares to get under way. Unfortunately, all of the Turtle Hermit's pupils are missing, including Goku. With the…
- Episode 134: Preliminary Peril Nov 16, 1988 · 25m The Tenkaichi Budokai gets underway as Goku and the others compete in the exciting preliminary round. But the competition threatens to turn ugly when Goku gets a visit from an old adversary.
- Episode 135: Battle of the Eight Nov 23, 1988 · 25m The preliminary round continues as Goku, Yamcha, Kuririn, and Tenshinhan battle one opponent after another in hopes of advancing to the semi-final round. Meanwhile, the Turtle Hermit is…
- Episode 136: Tien Shinhan vs. Mercenary Tao Nov 30, 1988 · 25m The Budokai gets underway as Tenshinhan battles his former mentor turned cyborg, Tao Pai Pai. Tensions run high as the former assassin attempts to take Tenshinhan down - permanently!
- Episode 137: Anonymous Proposal Dec 7, 1988 · 25m Goku takes on his most lovely opponent yet in the second match of the Tenkaichi Budokai. Know only as Anonymous, the beautiful warrior's identity is a mysterious as her fierce anger toward…
- Episode 138: The Mysterious Hero Dec 14, 1988 · 25m The Budokai continues with a double header! First up, Kuririn battles Ma Junior, Piccolo Daimao's alter ego, and every bit as powerful. Yamcha jumps in the ring next, opposing Shen, whose…
- Episode 139: Rematch Dec 21, 1988 · 25m Yamcha scratches to stay in the ring as Shen reveals his true ability - and identity. Goku and Tenshinhan must fight one another in a friendly rematch to claim the last remaining spot for…
- Episode 140: Goku Gains Speed Jan 11, 1989 · 25m As the battle between Tenshinhan and Goku rages, Goku unloads a heavy burden, one that may shift the balance in the extraordinary showdown. All eyes turn to Tenshinhan as an embarrassing…
- Episode 141: The Four Faces of Tien Jan 18, 1989 · 25m Goku has always been able to handle himself in the ring, but when his fight with Tenshinhan turns into a war against an army, he finds himself in serious jeopardy. Tenshinhan's new…
- Episode 142: Kami vs. Piccolo Jan 25, 1989 · 25m Goku is eager to fight Ma Junior, but God fears his inexperience will be his downfall. Shen takes on Ma Junior in the last round of the semi-finals, where his shocking agenda is revealed.
- Episode 143: Battle for the Future Feb 1, 1989 · 25m Goku faces the ultimate test as he confronts his greatest nemesis in the final round of the Budokai. This time his fight is for more than the title. The future of the free world is at stake!
- Episode 144: Super Kamehameha Feb 8, 1989 · 25m The battle to save the planet continues as Goku tries to take down Ma Junior in the final match of the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai. Goku has an ultimate weapon: The Ultimate Super Kamehameha…
- Episode 145: Junior No More Feb 15, 1989 · 25m Ma Junior reveals a startling secret that shocks the tournament. Goku finds himself facing a huge dilemma, as he fights for the championship becomes the fight for survival!
- Episode 146: Goku's Trap Feb 22, 1989 · 25m As the exhausting battle between Goku and Ma Junior continues, Goku avoids disaster by taking the battle within. Ma Junior surprises all when he unveils a new threat!
- Episode 147: Goku Hangs On Mar 1, 1989 · 25m The Tenkaichi Budokai begins to fall to piece as Ma Junior unveils a technique that not only threatens to destroy Goku, but his friends as well. Even the mighty God believes that there is…
- Episode 148: The Victor Mar 8, 1989 · 25m The end of the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai finds Goku struggling for survival as Ma Junior gets the upper hand, poised to take the Title and his life. God devises a way to rescue the young…
- Episode 149: Dress in Flames Mar 15, 1989 · 25m Eager to announce their wedding plans, Goku and Chichi return to her father's kingdom. The good news is short-lived when the Gyumao's castle goes up in flames! Goku embarks on a quest to…
- Episode 150: The Fire-Eater Mar 22, 1989 · 25m Goku and Chichi's search for the Basho-sen leads them into the heart of a fiery volcano. Once inside, they must face a mighty creature that consumes flames: the Fire-Eater!
- Episode 151: Outrageous Octagon Apr 5, 1989 · 25m Goku's search for the Basho-sen leads him to a treacherous mountain that has a strange curse. Chichi is faced with the biggest mess of her life when she meets a mysterious old woman, while…
- Episode 152: Mystery of the Dark World Apr 12, 1989 · 25m After the Basho-sen fails to put out the fire threatening the Gyumao, Goku and Chichi set out to find the Eightfold Furnace, believed to be the last hope for extinguishing the deadly…
- Episode 153: The End, the Beginning Apr 19, 1989 · 25m Goku and Chichi must travel to Mt. Gogyo in a last ditch effort to save her father, the Gyumao, from the deadly magical flames, which threaten to consume his kingdom. Before Goku can…