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Dragon Ball

Wed, Feb 26, 1986
  • Animation
  • Action & Adventure
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

Young Goku sets off on a quest with his teenage friend Bulma to find the seven Dragon Balls, which grant whoever possesses them a single wish.

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Cast

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  • Masako Nozawa
    Masako Nozawa
    as Son Goku (voice)
  • Mami Koyama
    Mami Koyama
    as Lunch (voice)
  • Chikao Ohtsuka
    Chikao Ohtsuka
    as Tao Pai Pai (voice)
  • Hirotaka Suzuoki
    Hirotaka Suzuoki
    as Tien Shinhan (voice)
  • Takeshi Aono
    Takeshi Aono
    as Piccolo Daimao (voice)
  • Toshio Furukawa
    Toshio Furukawa
    as Piccolo Jr. (voice)
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Episodes

5 seasons · 153 episodes

Ended · 153 aired
Season 1
28 episodes · 28 aired
▾
  • E1
    Secret of the Dragon Ball
    Aired · Wed, Feb 26, 1986 · 30m

    Goku's afternoon of fishing is interrupted by a bossy girl who is determined to get her hands on his most prized possession - a mysterious ball that belonged to his grandfather.

  • E2
    The Emperor's Quest
    Aired · Wed, Mar 5, 1986 · 30m

    Goku and Bulma aren't the only ones looking for Dragon Balls. The little warrior runs into a couple of Emperor Pilaf's henchmen during his search for a late night snack.

  • E3
    The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi
    Aired · Wed, Mar 12, 1986 · 30m

    Bulma gets annoyed when Goku slows things down to help a lost turtle, but his good deed could speed up their quest to collect the seven Dragon Balls.

  • E4
    Oolong the Terrible
    Aired · Wed, Mar 19, 1986 · 30m

    Another Dragon Ball is discovered in a small village. Before Bulma can claim the fifth magic ball, Goku must fight with Oolong the Terrible!

  • E5
    Yamcha the Desert Bandit
    Aired · Wed, Mar 26, 1986 · 30m

    Oolong joins the quest to locate the final two Dragon Balls, but the adventurers are interrupted by a desert dweller with ties to Goku's past.

  • E6
    Keep an Eye on the Dragon Balls
    Aired · Wed, Apr 2, 1986 · 30m

    The magic Dragon Balls are sought for many reasons. Oolong and Yamcha want success with women, Bulma wants a hot date, and Goku probably just wants something to eat.

  • E7
    The Ox-King on Fire Mountain
    Aired · Wed, Apr 9, 1986 · 30m

    Bulma's got a hunch about where to find another Dragon Ball. Unfortunately, it's guarded by the Ox-King, and he won't give it up unless he gets something in return.

  • E8
    The Kamehameha Wave
    Aired · Wed, Apr 16, 1986 · 30m

    Goku and Chi-Chi are sent to borrow a magic fan from Roshi. When the old master can't find it, he returns to Fire Mountain with his Kamehameha Wave!

  • E9
    Boss Rabbit's Magic Touch
    Aired · Wed, Apr 23, 1986 · 30m

    Bulma's getting free stuff all over town, but it's not because she's so good looking. It seems her outfit reminds the villagers of a bad guy named Boss Rabbit.

  • E10
    The Dragon Balls Are Stolen!
    Aired · Wed, Apr 30, 1986 · 30m

    As the adventurers close in on the seventh and final Dragon Ball, Bulma and Oolong argue over what their wish should be - but it might not even matter.

  • E11
    The Penalty is Pinball
    Aired · Wed, May 7, 1986 · 30m

    Goku, Bulma, and the others momentarily escape their prison only to find themselves trapped in a deadly game of pinball where Emperor Pilaf controls all the balls!

  • E12
    A Wish to the Eternal Dragon
    Aired · Wed, May 14, 1986 · 30m

    Pilaf demands revenge for his wasted wish, so he puts Oolong and company in a room designed to cook them alive! There's no way out - unless Goku can release the beast within!

  • E13
    The Legend of Goku
    Aired · Wed, May 21, 1986 · 30m

    The Emperor may have captured Goku's human form, but once the little man takes a look at the moon, nothing - except maybe a pair of scissors - can stop him!

  • E14
    Goku's Rival
    Aired · Wed, May 28, 1986 · 30m

    With the Dragon Balls once again spread across the face of the Earth, the gang has split to pursue new adventures. While Bulma, Yamcha, Oolong, and Puar struggle through the desert after their plane crashes, Goku flies to Master Roshi's island to learn martial arts.

  • E15
    Look Out for Launch
    Aired · Wed, Jun 4, 1986 · 30m

    While in town on an errand to prove their worth to Master Roshi, Goku and Krillin rescue the young woman Launch and bring her back to Roshi's island.

  • E16
    Find That Stone!
    Aired · Wed, Jun 11, 1986 · 30m

    Master Roshi takes Goku and Krillin to begin their martial arts training on a jungle island. Krillin cheats to beat Goku in the heated rivalry and wins, but soon has to pay a heavy price for his actions.

  • E17
    Milk Delivery
    Aired · Wed, Jun 18, 1986 · 30m

    As part of their training, Goku and Krillin must deliver milk to a person who lives high up on a mountain.

  • E18
    The Turtle Hermit Way
    Aired · Wed, Jun 25, 1986 · 30m

    Goku and Krillin's training continues as they till the ground with their bare hands, dodge a swarm of angry bees, and swim with sharks. Can Goku and Krillin survive the training to prepare for the World Martial Arts Tournament?

  • E19
    The Tournament Begins
    Aired · Wed, Jul 2, 1986 · 30m

    The greatest warriors from around the world are gathered to battle one another in the greatest martial arts tournament ever. Can Goku and Krillin make it past the Elimination Round?

  • E20
    Elimination Round
    Aired · Wed, Jul 9, 1986 · 30m

    The tournament is in full swing as Yamcha, Goku, and Krillin all compete to become one of the eight finalists.

  • E21
    Smells Like Trouble
    Aired · Wed, Jul 16, 1986 · 30m

    The final eight competitors draw lots for their match-ups in the World Martial Arts Tournament. Krillin draws the first match against an unusually repulsively oaf named Bacterian. It will take some innovative strategy to beat this monstrous man.

  • E22
    Yamcha vs. Jackie Chun
    Aired · Wed, Jul 23, 1986 · 30m

    The final matches continue with Jackie Chun defeating Yamcha and knocking him out of the tournament. But there is something mysterious about Jackie Chun.

  • E23
    Monster Beast Giran
    Aired · Wed, Jul 30, 1986 · 30m

    Goku is set to fight the fierce warrior Giran. He manages to ward off Giran's powerful attacks until Giran takes Goku by surprise.

  • E24
    Krillin's Frantic Attack!
    Aired · Wed, Aug 6, 1986 · 30m

    Jackie Chun and Krillin square off in the semi-final match. Unable to match Jackie in brute strength or speed, Krillin must use his wits.

  • E25
    Danger from Above
    Aired · Wed, Aug 13, 1986 · 30m

    Goku fights Nam, the poor farmer who has entered the tournament so that he can use the championship money to buy water for his drought-stricken village.

  • E26
    The Grand Finals
    Aired · Wed, Aug 20, 1986 · 30m

    The final bout begins between Goku and Jackie Chun. It's a huge battle between master and student with only one winner!

  • E27
    Number One Under the Moon
    Aired · Wed, Aug 27, 1986 · 30m

    The final match between Goku and Jackie Chun rages on for hours, the fighters matching technique for technique even as the sun begins to set.

  • E28
    The Final Blow
    Aired · Wed, Sep 3, 1986 · 30m

    The tournament has turned serious when Jackie Chun sent out his Kamehameha Wave that has destroyed half the arena and perhaps Goku with it.

Season 2
29 episodes · 29 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Roaming Lake
    Aired · Wed, Sep 10, 1986 · 30m

    Goku begins a search for his grandfather's Four-Star Dragon Ball and finds the adventure of a lifetime. The fate of an entire village rests on his shoulders as he braves the perilous desert to discover the secret of the mysterious Roaming Lake.

  • E2
    Pilaf and the Mystery Force
    Aired · Wed, Sep 17, 1986 · 30m

    The race for the Dragon Balls continues, as Goku must battle Emperor Pilaf and his cohorts for control of the Four-Star ball. Amid the chaos rises a new enemy, a mysterious horde of villains who will stop at nothing to realize their lethal agenda.

  • E3
    Wedding Plans?
    Aired · Wed, Sep 24, 1986 · 30m

    Pilaf is back to his sneaky tricks to get his hands on a Dragon Ball, but he isn't the only one looking! The Red Ribbon Army is also on the hunt, and they'll destroy everything in their path to get what they want.

  • E4
    The Flying Fortress: Vanished!
    Aired · Wed, Oct 1, 1986 · 30m

    The Ox-King's been had! Now, Goku is here to straighten it out. Emperor Pilaf made an imposter of Goku in order to steal the prized Dragon Ball. But it won't be that easy this time. Goku and an entire army are out to stop him!

  • E5
    The Legend of a Dragon
    Aired · Wed, Oct 8, 1986 · 30m

    Goku explores a jungle paradise in search of the Four-Star Dragon Ball. Little does he know, the diabolical Colonel Silver is hot on his tail! And when the Red Ribbon Army carves a path of destruction through the jungle, it's clear they didn't come to monkey around!

  • E6
    Cruel General Red
    Aired · Wed, Oct 15, 1986 · 30m

    Colonel Silver's troops scour land, sea, and air in search of the elusive Dragon Ball, but what they find is Goku! With the help of his Dragon Radar, Goku pinpoints the location of the ball and plucks it from under the noses of the Red Ribbon Army.

  • E7
    Cold Reception
    Aired · Wed, Oct 22, 1986 · 30m

    Goku is dragged into his most exciting adventure yet. The treacherous Red Ribbon Army threatens a peaceful village. Soldiers ravage the land in search of another Dragon Ball, destroying anything that gets in their way.

  • E8
    Major Metallitron
    Aired · Wed, Oct 29, 1986 · 30m

    In an effort to repay the kindness of Suno and her mother, Goku vows to rescue their kidnapped Village Chief from the Red Ribbon Army's heavily fortified Muscle Tower.

  • E9
    Ninja Murasaki is Coming!
    Aired · Wed, Nov 5, 1986 · 30m

    Goku's quest to save the Village Chief from Muscle Tower is in danger of coming to an untimely end when he encounters the fourth-floor guard, Ninja Murasaki.

  • E10
    Five Murasakis
    Aired · Wed, Nov 12, 1986 · 30m

    Fighting a ninja is difficult. Fighting five? Impossible! However, those are the odds Goku must face when Murasaki unveils his deadly trick of Separation!

  • E11
    Mysterious Android No.8
    Aired · Wed, Nov 19, 1986 · 30m

    Proving to be no match for Goku's skills on his own, Murasaki makes a desperate call for reinforcements. He summons the Red Ribbon Army's secret weapon, the monstrous Android Number 8!

  • E12
    Horrifying Buyon
    Aired · Wed, Nov 26, 1986 · 30m

    Goku and Android Number 8 confront General White at the top of Muscle Tower. But the wily General sends the duo tumbling through a trap door into the darkness of floor number five.

  • E13
    The Fall of Muscle Tower
    Aired · Wed, Dec 3, 1986 · 30m

    Having bested all of White's tower guards, only one obstacle stands between Goku and his goal, the General himself. In order to save the Village Chief, Goku must match strength and wits against General White.

  • E14
    The Secret of Dr. Flappe
    Aired · Wed, Dec 10, 1986 · 30m

    The gentle Android Number 8 is carrying a deadly secret inside of him, and a mysterious hermit, Dr. Flappe, may be his only chance at survival.

  • E15
    A Trip to the City
    Aired · Wed, Dec 17, 1986 · 30m

    Goku's Dragon Radar is broken, and Bulma is the only one who knows how to fix it. He needs her help, but how will he ever find her in the sprawling urban maze of West City?

  • E16
    Master Thief, Hasky
    Aired · Wed, Dec 24, 1986 · 30m

    Goku arrives at Capsule Corporation, Bulma's home in West City. He's hoping to have the Dragon Radar repaired, but the broken device will soon be the least of his worries! The Red Ribbon Army and their hired thief, Hasky, are hot on his tail!

  • E17
    Danger in the Air
    Aired · Wed, Jan 7, 1987 · 30m

    Goku and his friends celebrate by going to a spectacular amusement park. But the beautiful bounty hunter, Hasky, has Goku and his two Dragon Balls in her sights, and she intends to turn their day at Dream Land into a tragic nightmare!

  • E18
    Bulma's Bad Day
    Aired · Wed, Jan 14, 1987 · 30m

    Goku and Bulma find themselves on a uncharted desert. When Goku dives into the ocean waters to search for the magic ball, Bulma finds herself in deep trouble!

  • E19
    Kame House: Found!
    Aired · Wed, Jan 21, 1987 · 30m

    Goku and Bulma have located another Dragon Ball and travel to Master Roshi's island in hopes of finding some assistance.

  • E20
    Deep Blue Sea
    Aired · Wed, Jan 28, 1987 · 30m

    Goku, Bulma and Krillin comb the depths of the deep blue sea, where a third Dragon Ball waits to be claimed.

  • E21
    Roshi's Surprise
    Aired · Wed, Feb 4, 1987 · 30m

    Goku, Bulma and Krillin discover an ancient secret that promises great wealth, and even greater danger! The Red Ribbon Army is also on the prowl!

  • E22
    The Trap is Sprung
    Aired · Wed, Feb 11, 1987 · 30m

    The Red Ribbon Army is in hot pursuit of Goku through the corridors of the Pirate Cave, where danger lurks around every corner in the form of booby-traps!

  • E23
    Beware of the Robot
    Aired · Wed, Feb 18, 1987 · 30m

    Goku, Bulma and Krillin discover an underwater cave port at the heart of the Pirate Cave, where a sword-wielding robot lurks in the shadows!

  • E24
    The Pirate Treasure
    Aired · Wed, Feb 25, 1987 · 30m

    Krillin and Bulma must face General Blue alone! Can Goku make it to his friends in time to save them?

  • E25
    Blue, Black and Blue
    Aired · Wed, Mar 4, 1987 · 30m

    Goku, Bulma, and Krillin close in on the pirates' treasure, but they're not the only ones!

  • E26
    Escape from Pirate Cave
    Aired · Wed, Mar 11, 1987 · 30m

    The Pirate Cave begins to collapse on top of Goku! But that's not even the worst of it, because there is an even greater menace that threatens to destroy our hero!

  • E27
    Penguin Village
    Aired · Wed, Mar 18, 1987 · 30m

    Goku, Bulma and Krillin return to Master Roshi's island for some much needed rest. However, they aren't the only ones who have survived. An old foe returns, and he won't stop until he has the Dragon Balls!

  • E28
    Strange Visitor
    Aired · Wed, Mar 25, 1987 · 30m

    The bizarre characters of Penguin Village await Goku as he searches the countryside for General Blue and the three missing Dragon Balls!

  • E29
    Arale vs. Blue
    Aired · Wed, Apr 8, 1987 · 30m

    General Blue has a plane to catch, but not before settling an old score with our hero!

Season 3
44 episodes · 44 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Land of Korin
    Aired · Wed, Apr 15, 1987 · 30m

    The Red Ribbon Army tracks one of the Dragon Balls on a volcano island! However, a native is there to protect this sacred habitat and Goku is on his way as well!

  • E2
    The Nortorious Mercenary
    Aired · Wed, Apr 22, 1987 · 30m

    The Red Ribbon Army hires Mercenary Tao to eliminate Goku. The two meet on the island of Korin.

  • E3
    Tao Attacks!
    Aired · Wed, Apr 29, 1987 · 30m

    Mercenary Tao made short work of Bora, but Goku won't prove to be so easy. Goku is determined to avenge his friend's death and hang on to the Dragon Balls.

  • E4
    Korin Tower
    Aired · Wed, May 6, 1987 · 30m

    Goku attempts to climb the Korin Tower in hopes of finding the Sacred Water. Legend has it that whoever drinks it will be rewarded with amazing new powers.

  • E5
    Sacred Water
    Aired · Wed, May 13, 1987 · 30m

    Goku pushes on in an attempt to capture the bottle of Sacred Water from Korin. Meanwhile, Mercenary Tao prepares for a rematch against Goku.

  • E6
    The Return of Goku
    Aired · Wed, May 20, 1987 · 30m

    The fight of the century is about to begin when Goku and Mercenary Tao face off for a rematch.

  • E7
    The Last of Mercenary Tao
    Aired · Wed, May 27, 1987 · 30m

    What will Tao find at the top of the tower? And more importantly, what awaits Goku when the angry assassin comes back down?

  • E8
    Confront the Red Ribbon Army
    Aired · Wed, Jun 10, 1987 · 30m

    Goku makes his way to the Red Ribbon Army headquarters to take the Dragon Balls from them.

  • E9
    A Real Bind
    Aired · Wed, Jun 17, 1987 · 30m

    Goku's best friends have decided to help him. Can this small group of good guys conquer the legions of evil that await them?

  • E10
    The End of Commander Red
    Aired · Wed, Jun 24, 1987 · 30m

    In an attempt to acquire two Dragon Balls, Goku must face Commander Red and his soldiers. The ultimate battle between good and evil begins!

  • E11
    The Last Dragon Ball
    Aired · Wed, Jul 1, 1987 · 30m

    Staff Officer Black is on the attack, and his sights are set on Goku. The showdown between good and evil comes to its thrilling conclusion!

  • E12
    Who is Fortuneteller Baba?
    Aired · Wed, Jul 8, 1987 · 30m

    Master Roshi sends Goku and his friends on a quest to find the mysterious Fortuneteller Baba. She possesses the power to find lost things.

  • E13
    We Are the Five Warriors
    Aired · Wed, Jul 15, 1987 · 30m

    Krillin must face-off against a warrior with real bite!

  • E14
    Deadly Battle
    Aired · Wed, Jul 22, 1987 · 30m

    How do you fight someone you can't see? That's the problem Yamcha must face as he continues his fight against an invisible man!

  • E15
    Goku's Turn
    Aired · Wed, Jul 29, 1987 · 30m

    Fortuneteller Baba unleashes a threat that will test the heroes' skills and bring them to the brink of destruction: the third fighter!

  • E16
    The Devilmite Beam
    Aired · Wed, Aug 5, 1987 · 30m

    Goku has a big problem to solve: How can he defeat a 5,000-year-old mummy that has never been defeated? But this is only the third of Baba's fighters!

  • E17
    The Mysterious Fifth Man
    Aired · Wed, Aug 12, 1987 · 30m

    The battle for the last Dragon Ball continues! Now Goku has to face the fourth fighter and his deadly Devilmite Beam.

  • E18
    The Strong Ones
    Aired · Wed, Aug 19, 1987 · 30m

    The final battle in Fortuneteller Baba's tournament has begun, and it is quickly proving to be one for the ages!

  • E19
    True Colors of the Masked Man
    Aired · Wed, Aug 26, 1987 · 30m

    The battle between Goku and the masked fighter concludes in an unimaginable showdown that will forever change our hero. Meanwhile, Emperor Pilaf forges a plan to steal Goku's Dragon Balls once again.

  • E20
    Pilaf's Tactics
    Aired · Wed, Sep 2, 1987 · 30m

    The seventh Dragon Ball is in the possession of the greedy Emperor Pilaf and secured by his mechanized arsenal! Can Goku take the last ball?

  • E21
    The Eternal Dragon Rises
    Aired · Wed, Sep 9, 1987 · 30m

    Goku has collected all seven Dragon Balls! So it's off to the land of Korin to revive Upa's beloved father.

  • E22
    Terror and Plague
    Aired · Wed, Sep 16, 1987 · 30m

    Goku gets into trouble when he meets Chao, a little girl who persuades him to save her village from the two dangerous criminals Plague and Terror.

  • E23
    Goku vs. Sky Dragon
    Aired · Wed, Sep 23, 1987 · 30m

    Goku gets into the middle of a dispute between two martial arts schools, Chin-Star and Phantom-Fang. When Goku makes enemies with Sky Dragon, the leader of Phantom Fang, he must defend the Chin-Star School in a fight to determine the master of martial arts.

  • E24
    Goku Goes to Demon Land
    Aired · Wed, Sep 30, 1987 · 30m

    Goku's journey takes him to a small village terrorized by dozens of demons. The princess of the village was kidnapped by these fearsome creatures, and the king asks Goku for his help.

  • E25
    The Rampage of InoShikaCho
    Aired · Wed, Oct 7, 1987 · 30m

    The monster InoShikaCho is coming for Goku!

  • E26
    Which Way to Papaya Island?
    Aired · Wed, Oct 14, 1987 · 30m

    Three years have passed since Master Roshi sent Goku off. But before the tournament begins, he must learn a difficult lesson about deception and betrayal.

  • E27
    Rivals and Arrivals
    Aired · Wed, Oct 21, 1987 · 30m

    Master Roshi and the rest of the gang head to the World Martial Arts Tournament but Goku is still missing. If he doesn't reach the sign-in booth on time, he won't get to compete!

  • E28
    Preliminary Peril
    Aired · Wed, Oct 28, 1987 · 30m

    The World Martial Arts Tournament begins! Among the competitors is a dangerous opponent who almost destroyed Goku in their first encounter. Get ready for action!

  • E29
    Then There Were Eight
    Aired · Wed, Nov 4, 1987 · 30m

    Out of 182 fighters, only 8 will survive the elimination round. As the battles continue, Goku, Krillin and Yamcha fight to stay on top!

  • E30
    Yamcha vs. Tien
    Aired · Wed, Nov 11, 1987 · 30m

    The elimination round is over and Goku, Yamcha and Krillin are among the 8 finalists. The first round: Yamcha fights against his new rival, Tien!

  • E31
    Yamcha's Big Break
    Aired · Wed, Nov 18, 1987 · 30m

    The first fight in the quarterfinals is in full swing, with Yamcha challenging Tien. With these two warriors in battle, one thing is for sure: sparks will fly!

  • E32
    Full-Moon Vengeance
    Aired · Wed, Nov 25, 1987 · 30m

    Man-Wolf and Jackie Chun face each other in the second match of the quarterfinals. For Man-Wolf this fight is not about the martial arts title. It is about revenge!

  • E33
    The Dodon Wave
    Aired · Wed, Dec 2, 1987 · 30m

    In the third fight of the quarterfinals Krillin faces Chiaotzu, who controls the Dodon Wave.

  • E34
    Counting Controversy!!
    Aired · Wed, Dec 9, 1987 · 30m

    Krillin has his hands full as he continues his battle against Chiaotzu, who unleashes an even deadlier attack than the Dodon Wave!

  • E35
    Goku Enters the Ring
    Aired · Wed, Dec 16, 1987 · 30m

    In the fourth fight of the quarterfinals of the tournament Goku meets Panput, the world-famous fighter and action star.

  • E36
    Tien Shinhan vs. Jackie Chun
    Aired · Wed, Dec 23, 1987 · 30m

    The semifinal round begins with an extraordinary fight between the young Tien and the experienced champion Jackie Chun.

  • E37
    Stepping Down
    Aired · Wed, Dec 30, 1987 · 30m

    The fight between Jackie Chun and Tien takes on epic proportions as they continue their struggle, using every trick and technique in the book!

  • E38
    Goku vs. Krillin
    Aired · Wed, Jan 6, 1988 · 30m

    In the sixth fight of the World Martial Arts Tournament, friends become enemies as Goku and Krillin go head-to-head.

  • E39
    Tail's Tale
    Aired · Wed, Jan 13, 1988 · 30m

    The battle between Goku and Krillin comes to a head. What started as a friendly fight turns into an all-out war after Krillin pulls a sneaky stunt behind Goku's back.

  • E40
    Final Match: Goku vs. Tien Shinhan
    Aired · Wed, Jan 20, 1988 · 30m

    The final match in the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament is about to begin! Goku faces Tien in a thrilling battle to see who will become the next Master of Martial Arts!

  • E41
    Victory's Edge
    Aired · Wed, Jan 27, 1988 · 30m

    Bruised and on the brink of destruction, Goku finds himself at the mercy of Tien, as the final match in the World Martial Arts Tournament continues.  Who will win the ultimate battle?

  • E42
    Tien's Insurrection
    Aired · Wed, Feb 3, 1988 · 30m

    A dramatic turn of events infuriates Tien and brings him to renewed focus and determination. There is only one outcome that satisfies the proud Tien, as he unveils a sinister new attack!

  • E43
    The Spirit Cannon
    Aired · Wed, Feb 10, 1988 · 30m

    Tien prepares to unleash the destructive power of the Spirit Cannon!

  • E44
    The Fallen
    Aired · Wed, Feb 17, 1988 · 30m

    The Spirit Cannon has left both fighters weary and exhausted. With the stage destroyed, Tien and Goku plummet towards the Earth, with the one who lands first losing the fight!

Season 4
21 episodes · 21 aired
▾
  • E1
    Enter King Piccolo
    Aired · Wed, Feb 24, 1988 · 30m

    While Goku sets out on a quest for revenge, his friends try to discover the identity of Krillin's killer. All the clues lead to Master Roshi's past and a demon named King Piccolo!

  • E2
    Tambourine Attacks!
    Aired · Wed, Mar 2, 1988 · 30m

    King Piccolo has begun his sinister plan to conquer the world. All he needs are the seven Dragon Balls and the death of all the members of the Martial Arts Society.

  • E3
    Mark of the Demon
    Aired · Wed, Mar 9, 1988 · 30m

    King Piccolo has sent Tambourine to kill all the warriors that could foil his plan. Goku meets a mountain man - but is he friend or foe?

  • E4
    Here Comes Yajirobe
    Aired · Wed, Mar 16, 1988 · 30m

    Goku fights for his honor after a mountain boy accuses him of stealing his fish. Meanwhile, Goku's friends desperately search for a way to stop King Piccolo's evil plan.

  • E5
    Terrible Tambourine
    Aired · Wed, Mar 23, 1988 · 30m

    Tambourine continues his campaign to slaughter the martial artists and sets his sight on Yamcha! Master Roshi embarks on a race for the Dragon Balls to stay ahead of the competition, King Piccolo and his dastardly horde.

  • E6
    Tien's Atonement
    Aired · Wed, Apr 6, 1988 · 30m

    Tambourine closes in on Goku and Yajirobe. To obtain one of the Dragon Balls, Tien must atone for the brutality of his past.

  • E7
    Goku's Revenge
    Aired · Wed, Apr 13, 1988 · 30m

    While Goku fights Tambourine to avenge Krillin's death, Master Roshi, Tien, and Chiaotzu continue their race against King Piccolo for the Dragon Balls.

  • E8
    Goku vs. King Piccolo
    Aired · Wed, Apr 20, 1988 · 30m

    Goku fights for his life as King Piccolo seeks revenge for the deaths of Cymbal and Tambourine.

  • E9
    Piccolo Closes In
    Aired · Wed, May 4, 1988 · 30m

    Goku makes a final stand against the seemingly indestructable King Piccolo. As Master Roshi and others continue their pursuit of the Dragon Balls, it becomes clear that the trail leads to the dark forces of King Piccolo.

  • E10
    Roshi's Gambit
    Aired · Wed, May 11, 1988 · 30m

    Master Roshi answers the call for a hero by placing himself between King Piccolo and the remaining Dragon Balls. However, in his attempt to save the world, he may have to pay the ultimate price.

  • E11
    King Piccolo's Wish
    Aired · Wed, May 18, 1988 · 30m

    Having summoned the Eternal Dragon and with no one to oppose him, King Piccolo prepares to make a wish that, if granted, could become the world's greatest nightmare!

  • E12
    Siege on Chow Castle
    Aired · Wed, May 25, 1988 · 30m

    King Piccolo sets out to conquer the world and he begins with the peaceful inhabitants of King Furry's realm. Meanwhile, Goku hopes to regain his strength by visiting Master Korin's Tower.

  • E13
    Conquest and Power
    Aired · Wed, Jun 1, 1988 · 30m

    Goku's reunion with Master Korin is tinged with hope and disappointment as the hero learns shocking news! Meanwhile, King Piccolo tries to force King Furry's obedience by displaying a cruel brutality towards his kingdom.

  • E14
    Awaken Darkness
    Aired · Wed, Jun 8, 1988 · 30m

    Goku embarks on a dangerous quest to find Ultra Divine Water. One sip could mean incredible power - or a painful death!

  • E15
    A Taste of Destiny
    Aired · Wed, Jun 22, 1988 · 30m

    Goku finally finds Darkness, the keeper of the Ultra Divine Water. After Goku proves himself worthy, Darkness allows him to drink the dangerous potion. But will it make him stronger or will he die?

  • E16
    The Ultimate Sacrifice
    Aired · Wed, Jun 29, 1988 · 30m

    Goku and Yajirobe return to Korin's tower, where Goku discovers his new powers and receives another Nimbus cloud. Meanwhile, Tien has mastered the Evil Containment Wave and decides to use it against King Piccolo.

  • E17
    Prelude to Vengeance
    Aired · Wed, Jul 6, 1988 · 30m

    King Piccolo has declared the destruction of the world, one sector at a time. First up is the Western City, home to Bulma's parents. Tien prepares to fight King Piccolo, but a new threat looms over everyone.

  • E18
    Battle Cry
    Aired · Wed, Jul 20, 1988 · 30m

    Tien must go through Drum before he can fight King Piccolo. The problem is that Drum moves faster than all three of Tien's eyes!

  • E19
    Goku Strikes Back
    Aired · Wed, Jul 27, 1988 · 30m

    Only Goku stands between King Piccolo and the destruction of Western City. It's more than just a rematch, it's the fight to save the world!

  • E20
    The Biggest Crisis
    Aired · Wed, Aug 3, 1988 · 30m

    Goku is not ready to give up power to King Piccolo without a fight. It's a fierce battle, but even Goku has his limits. How much can he take?

  • E21
    Final Showdown
    Aired · Wed, Aug 10, 1988 · 30m

    King Piccolo gains the advantage as he dissects Goku limb by limb. Will he surrender to King Piccolo or decide to fight and risk his own life?

Season 5
31 episodes · 31 aired
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  • E1
    Lost and Found
    Aired · Wed, Aug 17, 1988 · 30m

    The Secret of the Nyoi-BōGoku learns that there may be a way to revive his lost friends - a face-to-face meeting with the creator of the Dragon Balls!

  • E2
    Temple Above the Clouds
    Aired · Wed, Aug 24, 1988 · 30m

    Goku uses his Power Pole to climb to Kami's temple in the sky. When he gets there, he has to face Kami's assistant Mr. Popo in a test of strength.

  • E3
    Earth's Guardian Emerges
    Aired · Wed, Aug 31, 1988 · 30m

    The moment has come when Goku will come face to face with the amazing Kami, the Guardian of Earth! But even the wise Korin could not prepare Goku for what he will see when the mysterious guardian appears!

  • E4
    Eternal Dragon Resurrected
    Aired · Wed, Sep 14, 1988 · 30m

    Kami agrees to revive the Eternal Dragon if Goku trains for 3 years for the next World Martial Arts Tournament.

  • E5
    Quicker Than Lightning
    Aired · Wed, Sep 21, 1988 · 30m

    Goku's first task is a death-defying mission to the top of Mount Rumble to get the legendary Sacred Crown. To complete this task, he will have to be faster than lightning.

  • E6
    Secret of the Woods
    Aired · Wed, Sep 28, 1988 · 30m

    In search of a worthy sparring partner, Goku stumbles upon a surprising discovery hidden deep within the secluded labyrinth.

  • E7
    The Time Room
    Aired · Wed, Oct 12, 1988 · 30m

    Goku travels through time where he meets a young Master Roshi and Master Shen! While the two rivals fight for the affections of the same girl, Goku tries to gain a new power with the help of Master Mutaito.

  • E8
    Goku's Doll
    Aired · Wed, Oct 19, 1988 · 30m

    When Goku asks Mr. Popo for the ultimate sparring partner for his training, he gets the fight of his life!

  • E9
    Walking Their Own Ways
    Aired · Wed, Oct 26, 1988 · 30m

    Tien, Yamcha, Chiaotzu and Krillin are sidetracked by a village celebrating a mysterious festival in honor of its mountain spirit. When the mountain erupts, it's up to our heroes to contain the active volcano!

  • E10
    Hotter Than Lava
    Aired · Wed, Nov 2, 1988 · 30m

    Tien, Yamcha, Chiaotzu and Krillin find themselves in a very hot situation! It's time to put their new training to the test!

  • E11
    Changes
    Aired · Wed, Nov 9, 1988 · 30m

    Warriors all over the world are lining up to compete as the World Martial Arts Tournament prepares to get under way. Unfortunately, the entry-deadline is approaching and all of Master Roshi's students are missing.

  • E12
    Preliminary Peril
    Aired · Wed, Nov 16, 1988 · 30m

    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.

  • E13
    Battle of the Eight
    Aired · Wed, Nov 23, 1988 · 30m

    Goku, Yamcha, Krillin, and Tien battle one opponent after another in hopes of advancing to the semi-final round. Meanwhile, Master Roshi is confronted by an old rival.

  • E14
    Tien Shinhan vs. Mercenary Tao
    Aired · Wed, Nov 30, 1988 · 30m

    The Tournament begins with the fight between Tien and his former mentor turned cyborg, Mercenary Tao.

  • E15
    Anonymous Proposal
    Aired · Wed, Dec 7, 1988 · 30m

    In the second fight of the World Martial Arts Tournament, Goku faces his most beautiful opponent yet. The identity of the beautiful warrior is as mysterious as her fierce anger towards Goku, who must win the fight to learn her real name.

  • E16
    The Mysterious Hero
    Aired · Wed, Dec 14, 1988 · 30m

    The tournament continues with a double header! First up, Krillin battles Piccolo Junior. Yamcha jumps in the ring next, opposing Shen, whose meek appearance may hide a darker threat.

  • E17
    Rematch
    Aired · Wed, Dec 21, 1988 · 30m

    Yamcha scratches to stay in the ring as Shen reveals his true ability and identity. Later, Goku and Tien must face off in the semifinals.

  • E18
    Goku Gains Speed
    Aired · Wed, Jan 11, 1989 · 30m

    Goku unloads a heavy burden, one that may shift the balance in the epic showdown. All eyes turn to Tien as an embarrassing moment spurs him to make a dangerous decision.

  • E19
    The Four Faces of Tien
    Aired · Wed, Jan 18, 1989 · 30m

    When Goku's fight with Tien turns into a war against an army, he finds himself in great danger. Tien's new technique could mean the end for our hero!

  • E20
    Kami vs. Piccolo
    Aired · Wed, Jan 25, 1989 · 30m

    Goku is eager to fight Piccolo Junior, but Kami fears that his inexperience will be his downfall. Shen faces Junior in the semifinals, where his shocking plan is revealed.

  • E21
    Battle for the Future
    Aired · Wed, Feb 1, 1989 · 30m

    In the final round of the tournament, Goku faces off against his greatest nemesis. This time it's about more than just the title. The future of the world is at stake!

  • E22
    Super Kamehameha
    Aired · Wed, Feb 8, 1989 · 30m

    Goku has an ultimate weapon: The Super Kamehameha Wave. However, if he uses it to destroy Piccolo, Kami, who is trapped inside Junior's stomach, will be sacrificed.

  • E23
    Junior No More
    Aired · Wed, Feb 15, 1989 · 30m

    Piccolo reveals a startling secret that shocks the audience. Goku faces a major dilemma, because the fight for the championship becomes a fight for survival!

  • E24
    Goku's Trap
    Aired · Wed, Feb 22, 1989 · 30m

    As the exhausting battle between Goku and Piccolo continues, Junior surprises everyone when he reveals a new threat!.

  • E25
    Goku Hangs On
    Aired · Wed, Mar 1, 1989 · 30m

    Piccolo unveils a technique that threatens to destroy Goku and his friends. Even Kami believes that there is no way for Goku to survive in this massacre!

  • E26
    The Victor
    Aired · Wed, Mar 8, 1989 · 30m

    Goku struggles to survive when Piccolo gets the upper hand. Kami devises a way to save the young hero, but his plan requires the ultimate sacrifice!

  • E27
    Dress in Flames
    Aired · Wed, Mar 15, 1989 · 30m

    Goku and Chi-Chi return to her father's kingdom. But the Ox-King's castle goes up in flames!

  • E28
    The Fire-Eater
    Aired · Wed, Mar 22, 1989 · 30m

    Goku and Chi-Chi's search for the Bansho Fan leads them into the heart of a volcano. There they must face a powerful creature that consumes flames: the Fire-Eater!

  • E29
    Outrageous Octagon
    Aired · Wed, Apr 5, 1989 · 30m

    Goku's search for the Bansho Fan leads him to a mountain with a strange curse on it. Meanwhile, Ox-King tries to escape from the raging fires that threaten to destroy his castle!

  • E30
    Mystery of the Dark World
    Aired · Wed, Apr 12, 1989 · 30m

    Goku and Chi-Chi set out to find the Magic Furnace, which is considered the last hope to put out the fire. But before they can finish their search, Goku must solve the mystery of the Dark World.

  • E31
    The End, The Beginning
    Aired · Wed, Apr 19, 1989 · 30m

    Goku and Chi-Chi must travel to Mount Five Element in a last ditch effort to save her father.