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DBZ Episode Synopsis


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97) Call For Restoration - Gohan continues to suffer Piccolo's brutal stranglehold, as Krillin, already injured from a serious Spice Boy beating, makes an attempt to free Kami. But he also falls prey to the Black Water Mist! Now Gohan must face both Krillin and Piccolo! Gohan is the only one left who can save the Earth, but can he do it with his two best friends against him?

(98) Suicidal Course - Piccolo and Krillin reveal that they have only pretended to be infected by the Black Water Mist! Kami and Mr. Popo are released from thier glass prisons and break for the Sacred Water. Enraged, Garlic Jr. transforms using the energy of the Makyo Star! Can Piccolo, Krillin, and Gohan defend against Garlic Jr's increasingly powerful forces much longer?

(99) Extreme Measures - Garlic Jr. and his Spice Boys have harnessed the evil power of the Makyo Star to become stronger than ever, but Gohan, Krillin, and Piccolo are ready to meet this new threat head on! In the recesses of the lookout, however, the Former Guardians of the Earth are draining Kami's life force -- and Piccolo's strength along with it! How much longer can Piccolo hold Garlic Jr. at bay?


(100) The World Awakens - In a last ditch effort to save his friends. Gohan launches an all out assault on Garlic Junior! But even the mighty young warrior can't slow down the immortal giant for long... Meanwhile deep within the lookout, Kami and Mr. Popo are still besieged by the Former Guardians! Will they be able to spread the Sacred Water in time to foil Garlic Jr.'s plan.

(101) Brief Chance For Victory - Blinded by rage and desperate to destroy his enemies, Garlic Jr. uses his power to open up the terrible Dead Zone! And with Piccolo and Krillin out of commission, Gohan is the only one left who can stop him! But will Gohan be able to do what it takes to put an end to Garlic Jr. and save the Earth, even if it means sacrificing his friends?

(102) Krillin's Proposal - Even though peace has once again been restored to the Earth, Krillin still 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 really planning to tie the knot?

(103) Frieza's Counterattack - 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!

(104) The Mysterious Youth - The Earth faces it's darkest hour as Frieza and his father King Cold rapidly approach! And without Goku to assist them, the Z fighters prepare to launch a desperate battle against the most powerful evil the universe has ever known!

(105) Another Super Saiyan? - Frieza and King Cold have descended upon the Earth but a mysterious lone warrior has come to thwart their diabolical plans of revenge. Does this brash young hero have what it takes to stand up to these twin titans of evil?

(106) Welcome Back Goku - After handily beating Frieza and his evil father, King Cold, the mysterious stranger announces the exact time and place of Goku's arrival on Earth. But can this young Super-Saiyan predict the future?! Gohan and the others are determined to find out!

(107) Mystery Revealed - After testing Goku in battle, the mysterious stranger reveals his true identity! But what does his timely arrival portend?! In a startling conversation with Goku, this powerful emissary from the future tells all!

(108) Goku's Special Technique - The future has been written -- or has it? That's what Goku and the rest of the Z fighters must decide as they learn of Trunk's ominous warning. The Androids are coming! And they might be bringing the end of the world with them!

(109) Z Warriors Prepare - Gohan's learning some new tricks, Vegeta is pushing himself into the breaking point, and Yamcha's struggling just to keep up as everyone prepares to face the looming Andriod menace! But will all of these preparations be enough.

(110) Goku's Ordeal - Chi Chi wants a car! And Goku and Piccolo must take a day off from training to enroll in driving school. These two mighty warriors may be the Earth's only chance of survival, but what are the chances that they'll learn how to parallel park.?

(111) The Androids Appear - Three years have come and gone, and the day of reckoning has finally arrived! The Androids are here, just as Trunks predicted, and they are wrecking havoc on an unsuspecting city! Goku and his friends must now put their training to the test, but are they ready to face these mechanical monsters?

(112) A Handy Trick - 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 bar superior, the Androids temp Goku’s rage by leveling half the city! But there’s one thing the Android’s didn’t count on – Goku’s a Super Saiyan!

(113) Double Trouble for Goku - The battle with the Androids begins in earnest as Goku launches an all out assault against Android 19. The Super Saiyan seems to have the fight well under control, but something is horribly wrong! Goku’s strength is mysteriously fading away! And Android 19 isn’t slowing down!

(114) Upgrade to Super Saiyan - Attacked from within from 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!

(115) The Secret of Dr. Gero - In his first fight as a Super Saiyan, Vegeta takes control of the battlefield and defeats Android 19 in a convincing fashion! Unwilling to share 19’s fate, Android 20 runs for cover in the mountains! Now Vegeta and the rest of the Z-Fighters must find the diabolical Android and put a stop to his evil ways. The hunt is on!

(116) More Androids?! - Vegeta, Piccolo, and Gohan lead an exhaustive search through the mountains for the wily Android 20. But all is not as it seems – the hunters are also the hunted! Android 20 lurks in the shadows, ready to strike, and it looks like Piccolo is his first target! Can the mighty Namek withstand the Android’s energy-draining attack?

(117) Follow Dr. Gero - Our heroes make a startling discovery – Android 20 is none other than the evil Dr. Gero himself! But this new revelation may have come too late, for the diabolical doctor has fled to his secret laboratory, where he intends to awaken two more killer Androids! Can the Z-Fighters stop him in time?

(118) Nightmare Comes True - The race is on, as the Z-Fighters engage in a frantic search for Dr. Gero’s hidden laboratory! But rather than stop the androids before they’re activated, Vegeta wants a challenge! And against Trunks’ sage advice, he’s bent on fighting the androids alone! Can Trunks dissuade Vegeta’s suicidal course of action?

(119) Goku's Assassin - The demented Dr. Gero escapes to his mountain hideout and brings his killer androids to life. Without the help of Goku, who's bedridden with a deadly disease, all hope seems lost. It looks like Dr. Gero will finally get his revenge against Goku. But wait! His evil creations have a vendetta of their own!

(120) Deadly Beauty - Vegeta faces off with Android 18 for a showdown on the highway. Even though Trunks and the others are there to help, the Saiyan prince insists on battling his opponent single-handedly! Will Vegeta’s overconfidence against this android of unlimited power be his undoing?

(121) No Match For The Androids - 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, with the androids gaining the upper hand. Now the unhindered androids set their sights on the ultimate prize—Goku!

(122) Last Ditch Effort - Struggling to recover from their fight with the androids, Vegeta, Trunks, Tien and Piccolo realize a grim truth: unless they can increase their powers quickly, they have no chance against the android trio. In a drastic move, Piccolo flies to Kami’s place high above the earth and makes a most unexpected proposal…

(123) Closing In - The evil androids hit the road in hot pursuit of Goku but are delayed by some hyperactive hoodlums. Krillin and Trunks race to move Goku to a safer hiding place, while up in the clouds Kami wrestles with Piccolo’s difficult offer. Everyone is scheming of ways to stop the androids, but will any of them work?

(124) Unwelcomed Dicovery - With the Androids close behind, the Z-fighters retreat to Master Roshi's house to plan their next move. And with Goku still in poor health, their list of options is short. Bulma makes a disquieting discovery -- the wreckage of a second time capsule! Where did it come from and more importantly, who was in it?

(125) Seized with Fear - Trunks and Krillian join Bulma at the crash site of the mysterious time capsule and find an eerie clue – the shell of a large, locust-like creature! Whatever arrived in the time capsule isn’t human and it’s on the loose! Can our heroes solve this mystery and halt the approaching androids at the same time?

(126) The Reunion - It’s doomsday in Gingertown, a quite city near the crash site of the time capsule. A monster with the appearance of an insect has unleashed its powers, turning Gingertown into a ghostly grave! In response to this new menace, Kami finally fuses with Piccolo, and the new Super Namek flies to Gingertown for a showdown of epic proportions!

(127) Borrowed Powers - The deserted streets of Gingertown become a battlefield as the powered-up Piccolo confronts this terror from the future. The monster’s name is Cell, and he gains strength from sucking the life out of his victims! But that’s not the only secret the creature reveals, Somehow, he also knows Goku’s special attack, the Kamehameha!

(128) His name is Cell - A fleet of tanks rolls into Gingertown to destroy the new threat, but Cell quiets the army’s attempt with one swift blow. Now it’s up to Piccolo to stop the monster, and his chances look slim. As the Namek struggles to survive, Cell gives a full introduction! He’s actually an Android, the ultimate achievement of Dr. Gero!

(129) Piccolo’s Folly - Piccolo has been badly injured from his fight with the Android Cell, but he cleverly distract Cell long enough to regenerate his stricken arm. Now Piccolo is ready for another round, and Krillin and Trunks have arrived for backup! With the odds quickly mounting against him, Cell makes a tactical decision to run away!

(130) Laboratory Basement - Escaping the heroes, Cell strives to carry out his awful plan. By absorbing Androids 17 and 18, Cell can evolve to his perfect, unstoppable form! To save the future, Krillin and Trunks race to destroy Dr. Gero’s lab, while Piccolo and Tien search for the elusive Cell. But how can they stop an Android who knows their every move?

(131) Our Heroes Awaken - After learning Cell came from his own bleak future, Trunks is left to ponder the effects of his journey through time. In South city, Cells plows through more civilians and accidentally runs into Krillin! Goku finally gets back onto his feet, but with Cell and the other Androids in full stride, can the saiyan hero still make a difference?

(132) Time Chamber - As Cell continues his deadly march, Goku jumps back into action with an ingenuous plan. By training in Kami’s Hyperbolic Time Chamber, he, Gohan, Trunks, and Vegeta can get a years training in one day! But back at Master Roshi’s house, the Android trio arrives looking for Goku! Can Piccolo hold them off until the saiyans return?

(133) The Monster is Coming - Behind the closed doors of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Vegeta and Trunks struggle to past the level of a Super Saiyan, while Gohan and Goku wait their own chance to train. Down on Earth, Piccolo challenges Android 17 to a battle and quickly gains the advantage. But don’t look this way, Cell is on his way!

(134) He’s Here - Fabulously strong after uniting with Kami, Piccolo spearheads the battle against the Androids! And looks like the Super Namek has things well under control until and unexpected guest arrive on the battlefield. It’s Cell! Can anyone stop this hideous monster from carrying out his deadly purpose?

(135) Up to Piccolo - Just as Cell is about to absorb Android 17, Piccolo bravely steps in and foils Cells plan. But with Goku and Gohan still waiting for Vegeta and Trunks to finish their training, does Piccolo really have a chance of stopping Cell on his own?! Or is he prolonging the inevitable?

(136) Silent Warrior - Sixteen! When the silent giant tells 17 that he is “just as strong as Cell” it seems like a wild claim! But it soon becomes clear that the big android has the power to back up his words!

(137) Say Goodbye, 17 - Android fights android as the titan 16 clashes against Cell. Android 16 proves to be the stronger fighter, but Cell is far too driven to be stopped now!


(138) Sacrifice - Tien takes matters into his own hand - and head! With an onslaught of psychic blasts, Tien drives back Cell and gives Android 16 and 18 a chance to escape. But Tien’s powerful move is draining his strength, and the brave fighter is about to collapse. Tien may have saved the androids, but can he save himself?

(139) Saiyans Emerge - Trunks and Vegeta emerge from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber after a year of intense training. What new powers do these Saiyans possess? Goku and Gohan are next in the room, but with Cell hunting down Android 18 and nearing his completion, Can the fighters afford to wait another day?

(140) Super Vegeta - Anxious to find 18, the heartless Cell obliterates a chain of inhabited islands, with each explosion bring him closer to the android’s hideout! But heading Cell’s way is Vegeta! He’s fresh from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber and ready to test his new strength. Is Vegeta really stronger than a Super Saiyan?

(141) Bow to the Prince - It's show-and-tell for Vegeta as he demonstrates just how much difference a year of hard work can make! Watching from the sidelines, Trunks recalls the intense time he spent training with his father. And up in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, the pressure falls on Gohan as he tries to become a Super Saiyan. That's no easy task, especially for a kid!

(142) Hour of Temptation - Goku and Gohan continue to push themselves forward, but will they even be needed? In his powered-up state, Vegeta is quickly pouncing Cell six feet into the ground! With his back against the wall, the ever-clever android attacks Vegeta's weakest point--his unbridled arrogance! Can the Saiyan Prince resist Cell's tempting challenge?

(143) Krillin's Decision - The beautiful 18 in his sights, Krillin clutches the controller that will shut down the android forever. But at the moment of decision, Krillin hesitates! Cell looms just overhead, hungry for perfection. Cann Krillin find the courage to do the right thing?

(144) The Last Defence - With the remote control smashed and Vegeta giving Cell the go-ahead, the stage is set for Cell's terrifying completion. Now it's up to Krillin and Trunks to save 18 from Cell's power-hungry grasp. But Vegeta isn't going to let Trunks ruin his plan! Will Trunks strike against his own father to save the earth from Cell?

(145) Cell is Complete - Dr. Gero's dream has been realized, and the earth's greatest fear has come true. Cell is complete! Can anyone stop teh android nightmare in his final, perfect form? As the heroes nervously line up, a glimmer of hope shines from above. Gohan is a Super Saiyan!

(146) Vegeta Must Pay - After allowing Cell to reach his final form, Vegeta is ready for the challenge he was promised. But as Cell becomes a brick wall to the Saiyan's every blow, it's clear that Vegeta has more than he bargained for!


(147) Trunks Ascends - Vegeta doubles as a punching bag as Cell demonstrates his amazing power. But the Saiyan Prince never surrenders! Tapping into the deepest wells of his energy, Vegeta leaves Cell with one last hit -- the Final Flash! All the while, Trunks struggles to decide whether or not to help his father. Vegeta's pride is at stake, but so is his life!

(148) Saving Throw - Vegeta lies unconscious after an intense battle with Cell, and Trunks unleashes his hidden powers to save his father's life. With Goku and Gohan still training and the other fighters clearly outleagued. Trunks is the only person standing in the evil android's way. Just how far can the young Saiyan's power go?

(149) Ghosts from Tomorrow - As apocalyptic visions haunt his mind, Trunks vows to stop his horrible future from repeating itself. But Cell remembers those dark days in a different light, and can't wait for history to follow its course. It's all up for grabs as the two warriors prepare for battle. Only one future will survive. Whose will it be?

(150) The Cell Games - Trunks quickly realizes that his Super Saiyan powers are no match for the mighty Cell. Trunks accepts defeat, only to be given a second chance when Cell proposes a tournament! Is Cell really interested in competition, or does he have a more sinister plan in mind?

(151) What is the Tournament? - While Trunks tells the others of Cell’s plans to hold a tournament, the diabolical android begins his preparations for the competition by constructing a fighting arena. Do the Z-fighters have a chance or is this just a one-sided contest that only Cell can win?

(152) The Doomsday Broadcast - Cell breaks into showbiz – literally! The sinister android hijacks a television station in order to announce his "Cell Games" to the world! But are there any challengers left with the strength and courage to get into the ring?

(153) Meet Me in the Ring - All across the globe, the good citizens of the Earth are in a panic as they flee their towns to escape Cell’s looming vengeance, but hope is not lost! High above the lookout, Goku and Gohan emerge from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Goku seems worry free! Does he have a secret plan?


(180) Warriors of the Dead - When Goku hears about a martial arts master known as the Grand Kai, he rushes to meet him for a lesson! But before the Grand Kai will agree to anything, Goku must solve a problem! Meanwhile, Cell, Frieza, King Cold, and the Ginyu Force have all teamed up in the Other World and are trying to take control!

(181) Other World Tournament - When the West, South, and East Kai's decide to hold an Other World Tournament, Goku gets his chance! All he has to do to earn a lesson from the Grand Kai is defeat the greatest fighters of all time!!

(182) Water Fight - The Other World Tournament advances to the Quarter-Finals, and the battles are out of this world! Goku's opponent Arqua appears to be a wimp, but that changes quickly when he transforms the entire ring into water! Can Goku win in the underwater fight?! And then, it's the most anticipated fight of the tournament! Olibu versus Pikkon!


(183) Final Round - After barely escaping the dinosaur Maraikoh's meteor bombardment, Goku advances to the tournament's final round where he must face the warrior Pikkon! Sparks of energy erupt as the mighty fighters battle for the championship title! But when Pikkon reveals a Piccolo-like secret, Goku must up the ante! It's time to go Super Saiyan!

(184) Goku Vs. Pikkon - The final round of the Other World Tournament climbs to conclusion, as Goku and Pikkon power up to their most explosive levels! Goku may be a Super Saiyan, but can he withstand Pikkon's unbelievable Thunder Flash Attack?! ... And that's not all! While Goku's been fighting in the Other World, seven years have passed on Earth! Gohan is now a teenager!

(185) Gohan goes to High School - On the way to his first day of high school, Gohan stops a truckload of bank robbers by turning Super Saiyan. But now the city can't stop talking about this mysterious "Gold Fighter"! Can Gohan get through class without revealing his secret identity?

(189) Blackmail - When a greedy circus promoter kidnaps a baby dinosaur named Chobi, all he can see are dollar signs! Little does he know that the dinosaur is a personal friend of the Great Saiyaman! But is taking the dinosaur back from the circus against the law? Videl thinks so! And she's determined to unmask Saiyaman once and for all!

(190) I'll Fight Too! - Lights! Camera! Action! The Great Saiyaman (a.k.a. Gohan) is making his big break into the movies! But the hero's brush with stardom can't last long, because he has to hurry up and tell all of his old friends the big news - Goku's coming back to fight in the World Martial Arts Tournament!

(191) The Newest Super Saiyan - When Gohan and Goten begin their training for the upcoming tournament, Gohan discovers that Goten has already reached the level of Super Saiyan! It's a heated match-up when the brothers do some one-on-one sparring practice, but the real sparks don't fly until Videl pays a surprise visit to Gohan's house and meets Chichi for the first time! Look out!

(192) Take Flight, Videl! - With the World Martial Arts Tournament fast approaching, Videl and Goten must learn to fly, and fast! Gohan reveals the secret of flying, and struggles to coach his two students into the air! Miles away, Vegeta is holding a training session of his own, and gets a big suprise from his young son, Trunks!

(193) Gather for the Tournament - Videl masters the art of flying, and Gohan and Goten do some last minute honing of their Super Saiyan skills. The big day soon arrives, and the Z Fighters reunite! On the small island where the tournament will be held, a special guest arrives! But what do you say to a hero who's been dead for seven years?!

(194) Camera Shy - Crowds of fans and fighters line the tournament streets. Among them: the high school jock Sharpner, who discovers his crush Videl has set her heart on the mysterious Great Saiyaman! Sharpner vows to ruin the caped fighter by unmasking his true identity and capturing it on film! Meanwhile, the prelims begin! There are 194 entries, and only sixteen spots!

(195) The World Tournament - The wait is over, as the World Martial Arts Tournament opens with the Junior Division! Thirty-five young fighters vie for the prize, but the matches prove to be more comedy than competition -- until Trunks steps into the ring, that is!
(196) Trunks vs. Goten - Goten and Trunks continue to breeze through the Junior Division of the World Tournament until they find themselves going head to head in the finals! Who's going to win this exciting match? This is one championship that you won't want to miss!!

(197) Best of the Boys - The match for the Junior Division World Championship continues as Goten and Trunks battle brilliantly for the title! Goten puts everything on the line with a seemingly rash head-on charge! The winner of this final joust becomes the new World Champion! Can Goten outwit the cunning Trunks?


(198) Big Trouble, Little Trunks - After winning the Junior World Championship, Trunks fights an exhibition match against the reigning World Champion! Totally outclassed, can the Champ hold on to his reputation as the world's strongest? Meanwhile, a pair of mysterious figures present themselves to Goku. What does their eerie presence portend?

(199) Who Will Fight Who? - Trunks and Gohan infiltrate the adult competition at the World Martial Arts Tournament by donning the disguise of Mighty Mask. The pairings for the days matches are selected. The first to fight ? Krillin and Pintar, a man easily ten times Krillin?s size!

(200) Forfeit of Piccolo - Round One begins! Krillin teaches Pintar a speedy lesson and clears the ring for the next set of competitors ? Piccolo and Shin. Piccolo stuns the crowd by surrendering to his mysterious opponent before the first punch is thrown! Next into the ring is Videl, who must face the enormous Spopovitch. Will she be able to handle such a large job?


(201) A Dark and Secret Power - Videl takes to the ring for what is expected to be an easy victory over Spopovitch. Videl hits the towering brute with everything she's got, but her attacks have no effect. It seems Spopovitch is possessed by a supernatural power not his own!

(202) Videl Is Crushed - With his seemingly unlimited supply of super strength, Spopovitch easily takes control of the match. To the horror of all, he delays his inevitable victory for the purposes of torturing Videl! And it looks like the muscle-bound thug isn't going to stop until he kills her! Will Videl make it out of the ring alive?

(203) Identities Revealed - Gohan's luck runs out, as his identity is discovered when he takes his place on the tournament floor. But Gohan has other things to worry about; his opponent Kibito is determined to see him transform into a Super Saiyan! Gohan had better be careful, evil eyes are closely watching his every move!

(204) Energy Drain - Gohan transforms into a Super Saiyan in the middle of the arena, and Spopovitch and Yamu spring into action! Armed with a mysterious device that drains his energy, the pair launch an attack on the golden-haired teen. Will Gohan survive this vicious assault?

(205) The Wizard's Curse - The Z Fighters race to stop Babidi's cronies from delivering the pure energy which will be used resurrect the dreaded Majin Buu. Will they find Babidi's hidden spaceship in time?

(206) King of the Demons - In a true moment of horror, Piccolo and Krillin are turned to stone by Dabura. Determined to save their friends lives Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta enter Babidi's ship only to find themselves trapped! With evil warriors in their midst, will they be able to save their friends and find their way out?

(207) Vegeta Attacks - Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta discover a trap to drain them of their power. At each stage of Babidi's ship, they must face a fearsome warrior, each more powerful than the last. There's no room for error! Even the tiniest mistake will enable Babidi to steal their energy for Majin Buu!

(208) Next Up, Goku - Babidi unleashes the monster Yakon to crush Goku and steal his power for Majin Buu. Goku's hands are full as he battles the wizard's black magic and Yakon the energy eating beast at the same time. Can Goku beat the odds and Yakon too?

(209) Battle Supreme - In the ship's Meditation Room, Dabura prepares for battle against Gohan. The five remaining contestants at the tournament start a "Battle Royale". Jewel and Kiela are quickly defeated, leaving Mr. Satan, 18, and Mighty Mask.

(210) Eighteen Unmasks - Mighty Mask and 18 take to the air. After an intense fight, 18 realizes it's Goten and Trunks and separates them with an energy blast. Trunks and Goten are disqualified, leaving the championship between Hercule and 18. Dabura has finished his preparation.

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