Dragon Ball Z (1989)

Androids Saga

September 18, 1991 32 Episodes

After peace returns to Earth with the defeat of Freeza, a new danger approaches. A mysterious young man called Trunks appears from the future and warns Goku and the Z Warriors about the imminent arrival of two powerful androids created by the scientist Dr. Gero, a former member of the Red Ribbon Force who seeks revenge against Goku. The androids called 17 and 18 wiped out almost all of humanity in Trunks' future.

Episodes

The Heavens Tremble
Episode 1
8.6

The Heavens Tremble

Sep 18, 1991

25 minutes

Gohan's going fishing, Krillin's found a girlfriend, and it looks as though peace has once again returned to the Earth. But a terrible evil lurks beneath this tranquil surface: Garlic Junior has escaped from the Dead Zone!

Black Fog of Terror
Episode 2
7.8

Black Fog of Terror

Sep 25, 1991

25 minutes

With the help of the Spice Boys, Garlic Junior releases the Black Water Mist upon an unsuspecting world. As the dreaded fog spreads, so does Garlic Junior's control over the Earth!

Battle in Kami's Lookout
Episode 3
8.4

Battle in Kami's Lookout

Oct 2, 1991

25 minutes

As Piccolo attempts to hold off the Spice Boys and the infected Z Fighters, Gohan and Krillin race toward Kami’s Lookout to retrieve the one thing capable of reversing the effects of the Black Water Mist: the Sacred Water!

Fight With Piccolo
Episode 4
8.4

Fight With Piccolo

Oct 9, 1991

25 minutes

With Piccolo infected by the Black Water Mist and Kami trapped in a glass bottle, Garlic Jr. allows his Spice Boys to “have sport” with Earth’s heroic defenders. Will Spice’s energy blast finish off Krillin for good?

Call for Restoration
Episode 5
8.6

Call for Restoration

Oct 16, 1991

25 minutes

Krillin, after suffering a Spice Boys beating, attempts to free Kami and Mr. Popo, but he soon falls prey to the Black Water Mist. Gohan is the only hero left who can save the Earth, but can he do it with his two best friends against him?

Suicidal Course
Episode 6
8.6

Suicidal Course

Oct 23, 1991

25 minutes

Piccolo and Krillin spring their trap, revealing that they have pretended to be infected by the Black Water Mist! Enraged, Garlic Jr. transforms using the energy of the Makyo Star and warns that the Sacred Water’s effectiveness will soon expire.

Extreme Measures
Episode 7
8.6

Extreme Measures

Oct 30, 1991

25 minutes

Garlic Junior and his Spice Boys harness the evil power of the Makyo Star to become stronger than ever, but Gohan, Krillin, and Piccolo are ready to battle this new threat!

The World Awakens
Episode 8
8.3

The World Awakens

Nov 6, 1991

25 minutes

In a last ditch effort to save his friends, Gohan launches an all out assault on Garlic Junior! Meanwhile, deep within the Lookout, Kami and Mr. Popo are under siege by the Former Guardians!

Brief Chance for Victory
Episode 9
8.4

Brief Chance for Victory

Nov 13, 1991

25 minutes

Blinded by rage and desperate to destroy his enemies, Garlic Junior uses his power to open up the Dead Zone! With Piccolo and Krillin out of commission, Gohan is the only one left who can stop him!

Krillin's Proposal
Episode 10
8.1

Krillin's Proposal

Nov 20, 1991

25 minutes

Even though peace has been restored on Earth, Krillin faces his toughest challenge ever: surviving a shopping trip with Maron! And it looks like she’s picking out a wedding dress! Are Krillin and Maron planning to tie the knot?

Frieza's Counterattack
Episode 11
8.3

Frieza's Counterattack

Nov 27, 1991

25 minutes

Gohan’s cracking the books, and his new tutor is cracking the whip! But study time is almost over, for a powerful evil is racing toward the Earth! Gohan’s worst fears have come to life: Frieza has survived!

The Mysterious Youth
Episode 12
8.4

The Mysterious Youth

Dec 4, 1991

25 minutes

The Earth faces its darkest hour as Frieza and his father King Cold rapidly approach! Without Goku to assist them, the Z-Fighters prepare to launch a desperate attack against the most powerful evil the universe has ever known!

Another Super Saiyan?
Episode 13
8.7

Another Super Saiyan?

Dec 11, 1991

25 minutes

Frieza and King Cold descend upon the Earth, but a mysterious warrior has come to thwart their diabolical plot for revenge. Does this brash young hero have what it takes to stand up to these twin titans of evil?

Welcome Back Goku
Episode 14
8.8

Welcome Back Goku

Dec 18, 1991

26 minutes

After defeating Frieza and King Cold, the mysterious stranger announces the exact time and place of Goku's arrival on Earth. Can this young Super-Saiyan really predict the future?! Gohan and the others are determined to find out!

Mystery Revealed
Episode 15
8.8

Mystery Revealed

Jan 15, 1992

25 minutes

After testing Goku in combat, the mysterious stranger reveals his true identity! What does his timely arrival mean?! In a startling conversation with Goku, this powerful hero from the future tells all!

Goku's Special Technique
Episode 16
8.3

Goku's Special Technique

Jan 22, 1992

25 minutes

The future has been written - or has it? That’s what Goku and the rest of the Z-Fighters must decide as they hear Trunks’ ominous warning. The Androids are coming! And they just might be bringing the end of the world with them!

Z Warriors Prepare
Episode 17
8.1

Z Warriors Prepare

Jan 29, 1992

25 minutes

Gohan learns some new tricks, Vegeta pushes himself to the breaking point, and Yamcha struggles just to keep up as everyone prepares to face the looming Android menace! But will all their preparations be enough?

Goku's Ordeal
Episode 18
8.0

Goku's Ordeal

Feb 5, 1992

25 minutes

ChiChi wants a car! Goku and Piccolo take a day off from training to enroll in driving school. These two mighty warriors may be the Earth’s only chance for survival, but what are the chances they’ll learn how to parallel park?

The Androids Appear
Episode 19
8.4

The Androids Appear

Feb 12, 1992

25 minutes

Three years have come and gone, and the day of reckoning has finally arrived! The Androids are here, and they’re wreaking havoc on an unsuspecting city! Goku and his friends must now put their training to the test!

A Handy Trick
Episode 20
8.1

A Handy Trick

Feb 19, 1992

25 minutes

Yamcha is held at the mercy of the ruthless Android 20, and Goku and the others must race to help their friend. Believing their power to be far superior, the Androids tempt Goku’s rage by leveling half of the city!

Double Trouble for Goku
Episode 21
8.3

Double Trouble for Goku

Feb 26, 1992

25 minutes

The battle with the Androids begins as Goku launches an all out assault against Android 19. The Super Saiyan seems to have the fight under control, but something is about to go horribly wrong!

Upgrade to Super Saiyan
Episode 22
8.5

Upgrade to Super Saiyan

Mar 4, 1992

25 minutes

Attacked from within by a crippling virus, Goku is helpless against the maniacal Android 19. But just when it looks like the end for Goku, Vegeta appears on the scene! And he’s got a few big surprises in store for the Androids!

The Secret of Dr. Gero
Episode 23
8.4

The Secret of Dr. Gero

Mar 11, 1992

25 minutes

In his first fight as a Super Saiyan, Vegeta takes control of the battlefield and defeats Android 19 in convincing fashion! Unwilling to share 19’s fate, Android 20 runs for cover in the mountains!

More Androids?!
Episode 24
8.3

More Androids?!

Mar 18, 1992

25 minutes

Vegeta, Piccolo, and Gohan lead an exhaustive search through the mountains for Android 20. But the hunters are also the hunted! Android 20 lurks in the shadows, ready to strike, and it looks like Piccolo is his first target!

Follow Dr. Gero
Episode 25
8.3

Follow Dr. Gero

Mar 25, 1992

25 minutes

Our heroes make a startling discovery: Android 20 is none other than Dr. Gero himself! Before they can act on this new knowledge, the diabolical doctor flees to his secret laboratory, where he intends to awaken more killer androids!

Nightmare Comes True
Episode 26
8.2

Nightmare Comes True

Apr 1, 1992

25 minutes

The race is on, as the Z-Fighters search frantically for Dr. Gero’s hidden laboratory! But rather than stop the androids before they’re activated, Vegeta wants a challenge! Despite Trunks’ warning, he chooses to fight the androids alone

Goku's Assassin
Episode 27
8.3

Goku's Assassin

Apr 8, 1992

25 minutes

Dr. Gero escapes to his mountain hideout and brings his killer androids to life. Without the help of Goku, all hope seems lost. Dr. Gero appears one step closer to ultimate vengeance, but his evil creations have a vendetta of their own!

Deadly Beauty
Episode 28
8.8

Deadly Beauty

Apr 15, 1992

25 minutes

Vegeta and Android 18 have a showdown on the highway. Trunks and the others are there to help, but the Saiyan prince insists on fighting his opponent man-to-android! Will Vegeta’s overconfidence be his undoing?

No Match for the Androids
Episode 29
8.6

No Match for the Androids

Apr 22, 1992

25 minutes

In an earthshaking battle, the beautiful Android 18 brings Vegeta to his knees. But before she can deliver the final blow, Trunks steps in to help. Soon an all out war between good and evil begins, and the androids have the upper hand.

Last Ditch Effort
Episode 30
8.6

Last Ditch Effort

Apr 29, 1992

25 minutes

Vegeta, Trunks, Tien, and Piccolo realize a grim truth: unless they can increase their powers quickly, they’ll have no chance against the androids. In a drastic move, Piccolo flies to Kami’s Lookout and makes a most unexpected proposal!

Closing In
Episode 31
7.9

Closing In

May 6, 1992

25 minutes

The androids hit the road in pursuit of Goku, but they’re delayed by some hyperactive hoodlums. Krillin and Trunks race to move Goku to a safer hiding place, and Kami wrestles with Piccolo’s difficult offer.

Unwelcome Discovery
Episode 32
8.3

Unwelcome Discovery

May 13, 1992

25 minutes

The Z-fighters retreat to Master Roshi’s house to plan their next move. Meanwhile, Bulma makes a startling discovery: the wreckage of a second time capsule! Where did it come from, and more importantly, who was in it?