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First Aired: April 26th, 1989

Status: Ended

Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Network: Fuji TV

Summary: The adventures of Earth's martial arts defender, Son Goku, continue with a new family and the revelation of his alien origins. Now Goku and his allies must defend the planet from an onslaught of new extraterrestrial enemies.

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Season 1

Episode 1: The New Threat

Air Date: April 26th, 1989

Summary: Goku’s quiet life with his family and friends is about to be interrupted. A new threat - a powerful and sinister alien - is on its way to Earth.

Episode 2: Reunions

Air Date: May 3rd, 1989

Summary: Goku and Gohan attend a reunion on Roshi’s island, where Goku introduces his son to all of his old friends. The smiles quickly fade, however, as an unexpected visitor - Raditz - lands on the island.

Episode 3: Unlikely Alliance

Air Date: May 10th, 1989

Summary: Raditz has kidnapped Gohan, and unless Goku agrees to join the sinister Saiyan, he may never see his son again! All hope is not lost, however, as a second visitor arrives, and Goku forges an unlikely alliance!

Episode 4: Piccolo's Plan

Air Date: May 17th, 1989

Summary: Piccolo may have a way to stop Raditz - the Makankosappo! There’s only one problem. He needs time to gather energy for the blast, which means Goku must fight Raditz alone!

Episode 5: Gohan's Rage

Air Date: May 24th, 1989

Summary: Gohan unleashes a mighty attack that not even Radtiz can resist! But as quickly as his power appears, it vanishes. When Raditz prepares to strike back, Goku must make the ultimate sacrifice to save his son!

Episode 6: No Time Like the Present

Air Date: June 7th, 1989

Summary: Piccolo takes Gohan into the wild for a harsh training program. Meanwhile, Goku embarks on a new adventure in the next world, as he travels the endless Snake Way to reach the legendary King Kai!

Episode 7: Day 1

Air Date: June 14th, 1989

Summary: Gohan begins his first day of Piccolo’s training. Alone in the wilderness, he must quickly learn to take care of himself. But that isn’t easy when he’s tired, hungry - and being chased by bloodthirsty dinosaurs!

Episode 8: Gohan Goes Bananas!

Air Date: June 21st, 1989

Summary: Korin wants Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu to report for special training! Meanwhile, Gohan’s grueling training causes him to undergo a shocking transformation!

Episode 9: The Strangest Robot

Air Date: June 28th, 1989

Summary: To escape a pack of wild animals, Gohan ventures into an ancient cave, where he meets an old Capsule Corp robot. The robot has lived alone in the cave for over 30 years, and he’s not happy to have visitors!

Episode 10: A New Friend

Air Date: July 5th, 1989

Summary: Gohan’s wilderness adventure continues, as he makes a new dinosaur friend! He’s happy to finally have some company until he’s harshly reminded that not all dinosaurs are friendly!

Episode 11: Terror on Arlia

Air Date: July 12nd, 1989

Summary: On planet Arlia, Vegeta and Nappa become prisoners of the tyrant king who rules the planet. After a brief scuffle with the monster Yeddy, the Arlians realize that the two Saiyans are more than they can handle.

Episode 12: Global Training

Air Date: July 19th, 1989

Summary: Gohan spends his day tormenting a T-Rex. Across the planet, Tien and Chiaotzu find their training interrupted by Launch. Meanwhile, Goku tries to find King Kai on Snake Way.

Episode 13: Goz and Mez

Air Date: July 26th, 1989

Summary: Goku encounters two giant ogres who want nothing more than to use the hero as a play toy! If he can defeat their challenges, the ogres vow to show him the way back to Snake Way.

Episode 14: Princess Snake

Air Date: August 2nd, 1989

Summary: Back on Snake Way, Goku comes across a house he believes might belong to King Kai! Unfortunately, the dwelling is inhabited by Princess Snake, and she’ll do anything to keep Goku as her prisoner forever!

Episode 15: Dueling Piccolos

Air Date: August 9th, 1989

Summary: Piccolo flies off the handle during his fight with Raditz and splits in two! Meanwhile, Gohan decides to take a raft across the sea to visit his mother, gets caught in a storm, and suddenly remembers that he can’t swim!

Episode 16: Plight of the Children

Air Date: August 16th, 1989

Summary: Gohan finds shelter with a gang of orphans living on the run from meddling adults. The group’s leader hatches a plan to take the kids to a safer hiding place, but when the police show up everything goes wrong!

Episode 17: Pendulum Room Peril

Air Date: August 30th, 1989

Summary: Earth’s top warriors visit Kami’s Pendulum Room where the past, present, and future co-exist. After a trip back in time, they realize they’ll need to train harder to stand a chance against the approaching Saiyans.

Episode 18: The End of Snake Way

Air Date: September 6th, 1989

Summary: Gohan continues training, but a full moon causes the young Saiyan to rampage out of control! Meanwhile, Goku makes it to the end of Snake Way only to mistake a friendly ape named Bubbles for King Kai!

Episode 19: Defying Gravity

Air Date: September 13rd, 1989

Summary: The intense gravity of King Kai’s planet makes Goku’s training difficult, but when he learns that the Saiyans are used to extreme fighting conditions, Goku is inspired to give it his all. Will it be enough?

Episode 20: Goku's Ancestors

Air Date: September 20th, 1989

Summary: After Goku struggles to bash Gregory with a hammer, King Kai inspires him with the story of the Saiyan race - and offers to train him personally! Will it be enough to stop the looming Saiyan invasion?

Episode 21: Counting Down

Air Date: September 27th, 1989

Summary: Goku’s training is complete, so the gang summons the Eternal Dragon to wish him back to life. There’s only one day left before the Saiyans arrive. Unfortunately, it will take Goku two days to return!

Episode 22: The Darkest Day

Air Date: October 11st, 1989

Summary: Vegeta and Nappa mark their arrival with the destruction of an entire city! When the Z-Fighters confront them, the heroes must face an onslaught of Saibamen under the command of the Saiyans.

Episode 23: Saibamen Attack!

Air Date: October 18th, 1989

Summary: Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan stand face to face with the sinister Saiyans and their diabolical henchmen. The villains have already proven terrifyingly powerful. Can Earth’s heroes hold out until Goku arrives?

Episode 24: The Power of Nappa

Air Date: October 25th, 1989

Summary: Enraged over the loss of Yamcha, Krillin unleashes a powerful attack that destroys the maniacal Saibamen once and for all. Now Earth’s defenders must battle the Saiyans themselves - starting with Nappa.

Episode 25: Sacrifice

Air Date: November 1st, 1989

Summary: Chiaotzu sacrifices himself to save his friends from Nappa, but when the smoke clears, the villain still stands! Luckily, Tien has one trick left that could forever silence the Saiyan warrior!

Episode 26: Nappa's Rampage

Air Date: November 8th, 1989

Summary: Vegeta has called a halt to the fighting, and Nappa uses the time to go on a rampage! Meanwhile, Goku reaches the end of Snake Way and races to rejoin his friends - but is he already too late?

Episode 27: Nimbus Speed

Air Date: November 22nd, 1989

Summary: Piccolo, Gohan, and Krillin do their best to stop the Saiyans from finding the Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, Goku rushes back to Earth on the Flying Nimbus, armed with more power than ever before!

Episode 28: Goku's Arrival

Air Date: November 29th, 1989

Summary: Piccolo makes the ultimate sacrifice to save Gohan from the rampaging Saiyans. Just when all seems lost, Goku returns to Earth with an incredible new level of power and confronts the invaders.

Episode 29: Lesson Number One

Air Date: December 6th, 1989

Summary: Locked in battle with the Saiyans, Goku gives Nappa a brutal demonstration of the training he received from King Kai. Broken and defeated, Nappa must now face the ferocious wrath of Vegeta!

Episode 30: Goku vs. Vegeta

Air Date: December 13rd, 1989

Summary: Goku decides to take on mighty Vegeta all by himself! The two appear evenly matched, but both are hiding their true strength. The epic battle is underway - which mighty warrior will claim victory?

Episode 31: Saiyan Sized Secret

Air Date: December 20th, 1989

Summary: Vegeta and Goku continue trading brutal blows, but the action intensifies when Vegeta reveals the secret power of the Saiyans: the ability to transform into a giant, planet-destroying ape!

Episode 32: Spirit Bomb Away!

Air Date: January 17th, 1990

Summary: Goku feels the brunt of Vegeta’s fully-realized Saiyan power! Earth’s greatest hero is left with no choice except to use the Spirit Bomb. If his attack fails, he may find himself completely doomed!

Episode 33: Hero in the Shadows

Air Date: January 24th, 1990

Summary: With Goku caught in the clutches of the giant ape Vegeta, Krillin attacks with his Destructo Disk! When his effort falls short, an unlikely hero steps out of the shadows!

Episode 34: Krillin's Offensive

Air Date: January 31st, 1990

Summary: Goku passes the power of the Spirit Bomb to Krillin, who - with King Kai’s guidance - launches the bomb at Vegeta. The Saiyan is sent flying into the sky, but is the evil warrior really gone for good?

Episode 35: Mercy

Air Date: February 7th, 1990

Summary: Vegeta is crushed beneath the full weight of Gohan’s giant ape form! With the Saiyan battered and defeated, Krillin moves to finish the Saiyan with a final blow - but Goku has other plans.

Episode 36: Picking Up The Pieces

Air Date: February 14th, 1990

Summary: The gang mourns the loss of Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Piccolo. With Kami gone, Earth’s Dragon Balls have disappeared. Will the surviving heroes find a way to wish their fallen friends back to life?

Episode 37: Plans for Departure

Air Date: February 21st, 1990

Summary: Bulma accidentally destroys the Saiyan spaceship! Luckily, Mr. Popo reveals the existence of another ship that may be able to reach Namek. Can they find it in time, and will the old ship still work if they do?

Episode 38: Nursing Wounds

Air Date: February 28th, 1990

Summary: Goku, Krillin, and Gohan prepare for the return of the Saiyans. Meanwhile, Bulma and Mr. Popo search for a second spaceship capable of transporting her to Planet Namek.

Episode 39: Friends or Foes?

Air Date: March 7th, 1990

Summary: Gohan, Bulma, and Krillin blast off for Planet Namek in search of the magic Dragon Balls, but their journey quickly turns chaotic when they encounter a bizarre situation in the vacuum of space!

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