Seasons & episodes
S1 · E1The New Threat 8.6 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-04-26 · 25 min
Goku’s quiet life with his family and friends is about to be interrupted. A new threat - a powerful and sinister alien - is on its way to Earth.
S1 · E2Reunions 8.4 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-05-03 · 25 min
Goku and Gohan attend a reunion on Roshi’s island, where Goku introduces his son to all of his old friends. The smiles quickly fade, however, as an unexpected visitor - Raditz - lands on the island.
S1 · E3Unlikely Alliance 8.2 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-05-10 · 25 min
Raditz has kidnapped Gohan, and unless Goku agrees to join the sinister Saiyan, he may never see his son again! All hope is not lost, however, as a second visitor arrives, and Goku forges an unlikely alliance!
S1 · E4Piccolo's Plan 8.2 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-05-17 · 25 min
Piccolo may have a way to stop Raditz - the Makankosappo! There’s only one problem. He needs time to gather energy for the blast, which means Goku must fight Raditz alone!
S1 · E5Gohan's Rage 8.3 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-05-24 · 25 min
Gohan unleashes a mighty attack that not even Radtiz can resist! But as quickly as his power appears, it vanishes. When Raditz prepares to strike back, Goku must make the ultimate sacrifice to save his son!
S1 · E6No Time Like the Present 8.3 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-06-07 · 25 min
Piccolo takes Gohan into the wild for a harsh training program. Meanwhile, Goku embarks on a new adventure in the next world, as he travels the endless Snake Way to reach the legendary King Kai!
S1 · E7Day 1 8.2 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-06-14 · 25 min
Gohan begins his first day of Piccolo’s training. Alone in the wilderness, he must quickly learn to take care of himself. But that isn’t easy when he’s tired, hungry - and being chased by bloodthirsty dinosaurs!
S1 · E8Gohan Goes Bananas! 8.3 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-06-21 · 25 min
Korin wants Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu to report for special training! Meanwhile, Gohan’s grueling training causes him to undergo a shocking transformation!
S1 · E9The Strangest Robot 8.7 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-06-28 · 25 min
To escape a pack of wild animals, Gohan ventures into an ancient cave, where he meets an old Capsule Corp robot. The robot has lived alone in the cave for over 30 years, and he’s not happy to have visitors!
S1 · E10A New Friend 9.1 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-07-05 · 25 min
Gohan’s wilderness adventure continues, as he makes a new dinosaur friend! He’s happy to finally have some company until he’s harshly reminded that not all dinosaurs are friendly!
S1 · E11Terror on Arlia 8.8 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-07-12 · 25 min
On planet Arlia, Vegeta and Nappa become prisoners of the tyrant king who rules the planet. After a brief scuffle with the monster Yeddy, the Arlians realize that the two Saiyans are more than they can handle.
S1 · E12Global Training 7.9 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-07-19 · 25 min
Gohan spends his day tormenting a T-Rex. Across the planet, Tien and Chiaotzu find their training interrupted by Launch. Meanwhile, Goku tries to find King Kai on Snake Way.
S1 · E13Goz and Mez 8.3 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-07-26 · 25 min
Goku encounters two giant ogres who want nothing more than to use the hero as a play toy! If he can defeat their challenges, the ogres vow to show him the way back to Snake Way.
S1 · E14Princess Snake 7.7 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-08-02 · 25 min
Back on Snake Way, Goku comes across a house he believes might belong to King Kai! Unfortunately, the dwelling is inhabited by Princess Snake, and she’ll do anything to keep Goku as her prisoner forever!
S1 · E15Dueling Piccolos 8.4 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-08-09 · 25 min
Piccolo flies off the handle during his fight with Raditz and splits in two! Meanwhile, Gohan decides to take a raft across the sea to visit his mother, gets caught in a storm, and suddenly remembers that he can’t swim!
S1 · E16Plight of the Children 8.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-08-16 · 25 min
Gohan finds shelter with a gang of orphans living on the run from meddling adults. The group’s leader hatches a plan to take the kids to a safer hiding place, but when the police show up everything goes wrong!
S1 · E17Pendulum Room Peril 9.5 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-08-30 · 25 min
Earth’s top warriors visit Kami’s Pendulum Room where the past, present, and future co-exist. After a trip back in time, they realize they’ll need to train harder to stand a chance against the approaching Saiyans.
S1 · E18The End of Snake Way 8.8 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-09-06 · 25 min
Gohan continues training, but a full moon causes the young Saiyan to rampage out of control! Meanwhile, Goku makes it to the end of Snake Way only to mistake a friendly ape named Bubbles for King Kai!
S1 · E19Defying Gravity 8.8 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-09-13 · 25 min
The intense gravity of King Kai’s planet makes Goku’s training difficult, but when he learns that the Saiyans are used to extreme fighting conditions, Goku is inspired to give it his all. Will it be enough?
S1 · E20Goku's Ancestors 8.8 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-09-20 · 25 min
After Goku struggles to bash Gregory with a hammer, King Kai inspires him with the story of the Saiyan race - and offers to train him personally! Will it be enough to stop the looming Saiyan invasion?
S1 · E21Counting Down 8.7 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-09-27 · 25 min
Goku’s training is complete, so the gang summons the Eternal Dragon to wish him back to life. There’s only one day left before the Saiyans arrive. Unfortunately, it will take Goku two days to return!
S1 · E22The Darkest Day 8.7 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-10-11 · 25 min
Vegeta and Nappa mark their arrival with the destruction of an entire city! When the Z-Fighters confront them, the heroes must face an onslaught of Saibamen under the command of the Saiyans.
S1 · E23Saibamen Attack! 8.9 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-10-18 · 25 min
Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan stand face to face with the sinister Saiyans and their diabolical henchmen. The villains have already proven terrifyingly powerful. Can Earth’s heroes hold out until Goku arrives?
S1 · E24The Power of Nappa 8.4 / 10 · 1 published rating 1989-10-25 · 25 min
Enraged over the loss of Yamcha, Krillin unleashes a powerful attack that destroys the maniacal Saibamen once and for all. Now Earth’s defenders must battle the Saiyans themselves - starting with Nappa.