About this season
Rejoin Goku and his friends in a series of cosmic battles! Toei has redubbed, recut, and cleaned up the animation of the original 1989 animated series. The show's story arc has been refined to better follow the comic book series on which it is based. The show also features a new opening and ending. In the series, martial artist Goku, and his various friends, battle increasingly powerful enemies to defend the world against evil. Can Earth's defender defeat demons, aliens, and other villains?
Episodes (26)
1. A Touch-and-Go Situation! Gohan, Protect the Four Star Ball!
9.0Aired 11 October 2009 • 26 min
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!
2. The Countdown to Battle Begins! Enter, the Ginyu Force!
9.0Aired 18 October 2009 • 26 min
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!
3. First Up for the Ginyu Force! Guldo's Time Freeze!
8.5Aired 25 October 2009 • 26 min
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.
4. The Nightmare Recoome! Come Out and Play, Vegeta!
8.5Aired 1 November 2009 • 26 min
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!
5. Goku Arrives at Last! Take Down the Ginyu Force!
8.8Aired 8 November 2009 • 26 min
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!
6. The Star Player Appears! Ginyu vs. Goku!
9.2Aired 15 November 2009 • 26 min
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?
7. Full Power, Goku! Captain Ginyu’s Desperate Attack!
8.8Aired 22 November 2009 • 26 min
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 Captain Ginyu.
8. Surprise! Goku Is Ginyu and Ginyu Is Goku?!
8.8Aired 29 November 2009 • 26 min
Gohan and Krillin unearth the Dragon Balls, but their attempts to summon Shenron fail miserably. Later, Captain Ginyu’s devious strategy forces Earth’s warriors to do the unthinkable: attack Goku’s flesh and bones with chilling ferocity!
9. Goku’s Comeback! Call Forth Porunga!
8.8Aired 6 December 2009 • 26 min
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.
10. Frieza Closes In! Mighty Porunga, Grant Our Wish!
8.8Aired 13 December 2009 • 26 min
Gohan and Krillin - with the aid of the young Namekian Dende - rush to make their wishes before Vegeta or Frieza discover their trickery. When the dragon is unable to grant their request, a departed ally offers advice from the afterlife.
11. A Nightmare Transformation! Frieza's Power Level: One-Million?!
9.0Aired 20 December 2009 • 26 min
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 over-matched.
12. Frieza Bares His Fangs! Gohan's Overwhelming Attack!
9.0Aired 27 December 2009 • 26 min
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!
13. Piccolo Reborn! Frieza's Second Transformation!
9.2Aired 10 January 2010 • 26 min
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!
14. Frieza's Final Transformation! The Ultimate Nightmare Begins!
9.2Aired 17 January 2010 • 26 min
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!
15. The Moment of Truth Approaches! Goku Back in Action!
9.5Aired 24 January 2010 • 26 min
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!
16. Defeat Frieza, Goku! The Tears of the Proud Saiyan Prince!
10.0Aired 31 January 2010 • 26 min
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!
17. Goku vs. Frieza! The Super Showdown Begins!
9.8Aired 7 February 2010 • 26 min
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!
18. A Boundary-Pushing Brawl! Goku, Frieza, and Ginyu Again?!
9.0Aired 14 February 2010 • 26 min
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!
19. Kaio-Ken Times Twenty! An All-or-Nothing Kamehame-Ha!
9.7Aired 21 February 2010 • 26 min
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!
20. The Final Trump Card! Goku's Ultimate Spirit Bomb!
9.3Aired 28 February 2010 • 26 min
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?
21. Awaken, Legendary Warrior! Goku the Super Saiyan!
9.8Aired 7 March 2010 • 26 min
With the help of his friends, Goku succeeds in blasting Frieza with a gargantuan Spirit Bomb! Victory seems assured, but when the monster re-emerges to strike a shockingly fatal blow - Goku undergoes a powerful transformation!
22. The Angry Super Saiyan! Goku Throws Down the Gauntlet!
10.0Aired 14 March 2010 • 26 min
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!
23. Avenge the Fallen, Goku! Countdown to the Planet's Destruction!
9.0Aired 21 March 2010 • 26 min
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 Bulma before it’s too late!
24. Full-Power Frieza! Shenron, Grant Our Wish!
9.7Aired 28 March 2010 • 26 min
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!
25. Goku's Furious Roar! A Last-Minute Wish!
9.0Aired 4 April 2010 • 26 min
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.
26. Duel on a Vanishing Planet! The Final Showdown!
10.0Aired 11 April 2010 • 26 min
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!