DRAGONBALL Z SEASON 1 (1989) (8.7/10)
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- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.3 (1.5K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsJustin CookCynthia CranzChris ForbisStart of the "Saiya-jin Saga". It has been five years since the defeat of Piccolo Daimao, and Goku and Chichi have settled down at Goku's old home in Mt. Paozu. They now have a son named Gohan, named after Goku's grandfather. One day Goku is supposed to meet his old friends for a reunion at Kame House house, but before he leaves he must find Gohan, who is lost in the forest. Meanwhile, a mysterious Saiya-jin warrior lands on Earth and searches for someone named Kakarotto. Instead, he finds Piccolo, who is still training to defeat Goku.9/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.6 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorOsamu KasaiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruMayumi TanakaFriends arrives at Kame Sen'nin house for a reunion, but an alien warrior crashes the party. He reveals himself to be Raditz, Son Goku's older brother, and he explains the history of the Saiyan-jin. He also reveals that Kakarotto is the birth name of Goku, a Saija-jin himself, who was sent to Earth as an infant to extinguish human life.8/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.6 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioKazuhisa TakenouchiStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruMayumi TanakaHoping to force Son Goku into following his orders, Raditz abducts Gohan. While Goku and the others decide what to do next, Piccolo shows up. Realizing that Raditz is too powerful for either fighter to defeat alone, Son Goku and Piccolo forge an alliance and confront him.9/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.0 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioYoshihiro UedaStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruMayumi TanakaSon Goku and Piccolo fight Raditz. While Son Goku fends Raditz off, Piccolo attempts to gather enough energy to use his newest attack.9/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.0 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioKazuhisa TakenouchiStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruMayumi TanakaIn a rage, Gohan breaks free from his prison and attacks Raditz. Goku distracts Raditz in an attempt to save Gohan, and Piccolo charges his Makankôsappô for one final attack. Meanwhile, two other Saiya-jin hear Piccolo speak of the Dragon Balls through Raditz's scouter and decide to come to Earth.10/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.5 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruMayumi TanakaSon Goku's friends form a plan to bring him back to life with the Dragon Balls, and Piccolo takes Gohan away to train him in preparation for the arrival of the two Saiya-jin. Meanwhile, Kami-Sama meets Goku in the Other World and sends him down the Snake Way in search of Kaiô-Sama, a legendary martial arts master with the ability to make Goku strong enough to help his friends battle the Saiya-jin.8/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.2 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioMinoru OkazakiStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaMayumi ShôPiccolo leaves Gohan to fend for himself in the wilderness for six months so that he can become stronger and learn to take care of himself. Meanwhile, Krillin tries to break the news of Gohan's training and Goku's death to Chichi. Also, Kami-Sama foresees his own demise and wonders about Piccolo's motives, and Goku continues his journey down Hebi no Michi.8/10
- 1989–199625mTV-147.2 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioYoshihiro UedaStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruMayumi TanakaKuririn returns to Kame House without telling Chichi of Goku's death and Gohan's training with Piccolo, and Chichi and Gyûmaô set out to find what he's hiding. Yajirobê brings a message to Kuririn, telling him to find Yamcha, Tenshinhan, and Chaozu and to meet back at Karin's for special training in preparation for the Saiya-jin, because Kami-Sama himself will train them. Meanwhile, as Gohan tries to find the courage to get down from the cliff he glances at the full moon, which turns him into an Ôzaru, and Piccolo must find a way to stop him. Also, Goku continues down Hebi no Michi.9/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.0 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorOsamu KasaiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaKôzô ShioyaJôji YanamiGohan is attacked by wild animals. As he attempts to escape, he falls into an underground cavern, where he finds a robot who teaches him to take care of himself. Meanwhile, Goku, who is still on Hebi no Michi, takes a break from running to eat clouds.8/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.9 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioKazuhisa TakenouchiStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruTôru FuruyaKuririn picks up Yamucha, who is playing in a baseball game. Meanwhile, Gohan gathers food and mends his wounds, and he helps a dinosaur who has been injured. Also, Gokû wakes up from a nap and continues down Hebi no Michi.8/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.1 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruTôru FuruyaWhile on their way to Earth, Vegeta and Nappa take a quick detour in an attempt to conquer the planet Arlia. Meanwhile, Gohan dines on the tail of a dinosaur, Lunch runs from the police, and Gokû continues down Hebi no Michi.8/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.9 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruMayumi TanakaKuririn and Buruma search for Tenshinhan and Chaozu, who are training under a waterfall, and Ranchi tries to convince Tenshinhan to rob banks with her. Meanwhile, Son Gokû gets a ride in Hebi no Michi from an Untenshu and Gohan continues his training. Also, Pikkoro trains by lifting the Pyramids with his mind, but he accidentally causes and earthquake which affects everyone.8/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.9 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMami KoyamaHiroko EmoriHaving fallen off from Hebi no Michi, Goku finds himself in block 1 of Hell. There he meets Gozu and Mezu, two "oni" who will help him find his way back to Hebi no Michi if he can defeat them in a series of challenges. Meanwhile, Ten Shin Han and Chaozu climb Karin's Tower; Lunch meets Upa and Bora while trying to find a way to follow TenShinHan up the tower; and Gohan runs from a tiger.8/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.8 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMinoru OkazakiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaTôru FuruyaMayumi TanakaHaving caught up to where he was when he fell, Goku continues down Hebi no Michi. He stops at a palace, thinking it to be where Kaio-Sama lives, but it turns out to belong to Hebi Hime, who likes him so much that she won't let him leave. Meanwhile, Gohan watches Piccolo train; Kuririn, Yamucha, TenShinHan, Chaozu, and Yajirobe begin their training with Kami-Sama.8/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.6 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorKazuhisa TakenouchiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaDaisuke GôriGohan does his homework in a cave as he thinks about how much he misses his parents. He then makes a boat and sails across the desert, where he is chased by a giant bird. He crash lands on an island, and he befriends a tiger as he looks for a way to escape. Meanwhile, Piccolo splits himself in two and fights his doppelganger as part of his training. Also, Goku continues down Hebi no Michi.8/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.5 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi ShôHaving crashed his ship because of the storm, Gohan is found on the beach by a group of orphans who he stays with for awhile.7/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.2 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorOsamu KasaiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaTôru FuruyaPiccolo begins heavy training with Gohan. At Kami-Sama's lookout, Kuririn, Yamucha, TenShinHan, and Chaozu grow impatient because they feel that they aren't learning anything from Kami-Sama's training, so Mr. Popo uses the time chamber to transport them back in time to planet Vegeta, where they fight two Saiya-jin.9/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.4 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaKôhei MiyauchiPiccolo is forced to fight Gohan, who turns into Ôzaru when he sees the moon that is projected from Goku's Saiya-jin spacecraft. Meanwhile, Son Goku reaches the end of Hebi no Michi and meets Kaiô-Sama.8/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.3 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorKazuhisa TakenouchiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaNaoki TatsutaBefore he can start his training, Goku must make Kaiô-Sama laugh. Then, his training begins--he must catch Kaiô's monkey, Bubbles. Meanwhile, Piccolo and Gohan continue to train.8/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.5 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaTôru FuruyaIn the next phase of Goku's training, he must hit Gregory, Kaiô's grasshopper, with a sledge hammer; also, Kaiô-Sama tells Goku about the history of the Saiya-jin. Back on Earth, Piccolo continues training Gohan, and Kuririn, Tenshinhan, Chaozu, Yamucha, and Yajirobe train at Kami-Sama's lookout.8/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.4 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorMinoru OkazakiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaHiromi TsuruKaiô times Goku on catching Bubbles and Gregory, and Goku practices the Genki Dama technique. Goku then contacts Master Roshi and tells him to wish him back to life, and he begins his journey back down Hebi no mishi. Meanwhile, as the Z Senshi finish their training, the Saiyajin land on Earth.9/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.5 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorKazuhisa TakenouchiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaHiromi TsuruNappa destroys East City, and he and Vegeta head toward Piccolo and Gohan; the other Z Senshi also fly to where the battle is going to take place, with Kuririn arriving first; Yajirobe tells a group of people about the Saiyajin.9/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.8 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaHiromi TsuruThe Z Senchi and the Saiyajin agree to fight a series of one on one matches, and Tenshinhan and Yamucha fight the first two Saibaiman while their friends watch helplessly on TV; Son Goku races back home as fast as he can; Yajirobe talks to a group of reporters about the battle.9/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.0 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorTatsuya OrimeDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaHiromi TsuruKuririn and Piccolo finish off the Saibaiman, and the surviving Z Senshi fight Nappa. Meanwhile, Goku passes Hebi no Hime's palace as he races Earth.10/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.9 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi TanakaThe battle with Nappa continues as Pikkoro and Kuririn try to ambush him while he fights Tenshinhan. Also, Kami-Sama senses that the end of his life is approaching, and Son Goku continues on Hebi no michi.9/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.3 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi TanakaAs everyone stops fighting to wait for Goku to arrive, Nappa goes on a rampage and engages civilians and military personnel. Also, Goku returns to Earth and rushes to the battlefield.8/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.9 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi TanakaPiccolo, Kuririn, and Son Gohan fend off Nappa as Son Goku makes his final approach on Kinton cloud. Meanwhile, Bulma thinks about happier times and Gyumao tries to stop Chichi from joining the battle.10/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.4 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMinoru OkazakiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi TanakaAs Kami-Sama fades from existence while Piccolo dies, he tells Mr. Popo to go to Namekku-sei to retrieve their Dragon Balls; Gohan, in a rage, fights Nappa; Uranai Baba arrives at Kame House to announce Son Goku's return; Goku arrives on the battlefield and fights Nappa.9/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.1 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruGoku fights Nappa.10/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.1 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorTatsuya OrimeDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaMami KoyamaSon Goku fights Vegeta, and he uses the Kaiô-Ken technique; Kuririn and Son Gohan fly back to Kame House; Lunch drinks her troubles away in a bar; Vegeta causes a massive earthquake and storm while powering up.10/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.3 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruSon Goku and Vegeta continue to fight, and Goku uses a triple Kaiô-Ken. Frustrated that he can't beat Goku, Vegeta attempts to destroy Earth using his Galick Gun attack, and Goku gives everything he has in a desperate attempt to stop it.10/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.9 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruVegeta uses his energy to create artificial moonlight and turns into Ôzaru, and Son Goku, after trying to fight him, realizes that his only chance for victory is to use the Genki Dama. Meanwhile, Son Gohan flies back to help his dad.9/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.8 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruKuririn, Son Gohan, and Yajirobê arrive to help Son Gokû, who is being crushed by Ôzaru Vegeta.9/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.9 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorMinoru OkazakiDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruSon Gohan fights Vegeta as Kuririnn prepares to throw the Genki Dama that he created from the last of Son Goku's energy. Also, Karin shows up at the Kame House, and he, Roshi, Bulma, and Chichi go to help.10/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG8.2 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruYajirobe distracts Vegeta as Son Gohan turns into a Ôzaru by looking at the artificial moonlight created by Vegeta, and Ôzaru Gohan and Vegeta fight.9/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.5 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorTatsuya OrimeDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruThe battle with Vegeta is over--the survivors are picked up by Roshi, Bulma, Chichi and Karin, and everybody mourns their fallen friends. Also, Kuririn devises a plan to go to Namekku-sei to find their dragon balls and revive their friends.8/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG7.3 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorJôhei MatsuuraDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruSon Goku, Son Gohan, and Kuririn recover in the hospital. Also, after accidentally destroying the Saiyajin spaceship, Bulma goes with Mr. Popo to find another ship that Kami-Sama told him about.9/10
- 1989–199625mTV-PG6.9 (1.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruBulma and her dad work on Kami-Sama's spaceship; Son Gohan sneaks out of his room to train and Chichi looks for him; Son Goku, Son Gohan, and Kuririn continue to recover in the hospital; Bulma recruits Son Gohan and Kuririn to go with her to Namekku-sei.7/10