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The Best Episodes of Dragon Ball

Every episode of Dragon Ball ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dragon Ball!

The Best Episodes of Dragon Ball

Long ago in the mountains, a fighting master known as Son Gohan discovered a strange boy whom he named Son Goku. Gohan raised him and...

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  1. Background image for Anonymous Proposal
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Anonymous Proposal

    S1:E137

    Goku takes on his most lovely opponent yet in the second match of the Tenkaichi Budokai. Know only as Anonymous, the beautiful warrior's identity is a mysterious as her fierce anger toward Goku, who must win the match in order to learn her real name.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Roshi's Gambit
    8.9/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Roshi's Gambit

    S1:E111

    Global destruction is one wish away if Piccolo Daimao succeeds in calling fourth the Eternal Dragon. The Turtle Hermit answers the call for a hero by placing himself between the creature and the remaining Dragon Balls. However, in his attempt to save the world, he may pay the ultimate price.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Changes
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Changes

    S1:E133

    Warriors the world over are lining up to compete as the Tenkaichi Budokai prepares to get under way. Unfortunately, all of the Turtle Hermit's pupils are missing, including Goku. With the entry-deadline approaching, the competitive future of our heroes look bleak, as does Muten Roshi's patience.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Preliminary Peril
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Preliminary Peril

    S1:E134

    The Tenkaichi Budokai gets underway as Goku and the others compete in the exciting preliminary round. But the competition threatens to turn ugly when Goku gets a visit from an old adversary.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Goku Gains Speed
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Goku Gains Speed

    S1:E140

    As the battle between Tenshinhan and Goku rages, Goku unloads a heavy burden, one that may shift the balance in the extraordinary showdown. All eyes turn to Tenshinhan as an embarrassing moment spurs him to make a dangerous choice.

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    Director:Osamu Kasai
  6. Background image for Battle for the Future
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Battle for the Future

    S1:E143

    Goku faces the ultimate test as he confronts his greatest nemesis in the final round of the Budokai. This time his fight is for more than the title. The future of the free world is at stake!

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  8. Background image for Super Kamehameha
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Super Kamehameha

    S1:E144

    The battle to save the planet continues as Goku tries to take down Ma Junior in the final match of the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai. Goku has an ultimate weapon: The Ultimate Super Kamehameha Wave. However, if he uses it to destroy Ma Junior, God will be sacrificed, having been trapped inside Ma Junior's stomach.

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  9. Background image for The Victor
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #8 - The Victor

    S1:E148

    The end of the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai finds Goku struggling for survival as Ma Junior gets the upper hand, poised to take the Title and his life. God devises a way to rescue the young hero, but his plan calls for the ultimate sacrifice!

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    Director:Osamu Kasai
  10. Background image for Junior No More
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Junior No More

    S1:E145

    Ma Junior reveals a startling secret that shocks the tournament. Goku finds himself facing a huge dilemma, as he fights for the championship becomes the fight for survival!

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  11. Background image for Goku's Trap
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Goku's Trap

    S1:E146

    As the exhausting battle between Goku and Ma Junior continues, Goku avoids disaster by taking the battle within. Ma Junior surprises all when he unveils a new threat!

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  12. Background image for Goku Hangs On
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Goku Hangs On

    S1:E147

    The Tenkaichi Budokai begins to fall to piece as Ma Junior unveils a technique that not only threatens to destroy Goku, but his friends as well. Even the mighty God believes that there is no way for Goku to survive in this winner-take-all massacre!

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  13. Background image for True Colors of the Masked Man
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #12 - True Colors of the Masked Man

    S1:E76

    Grabbing onto Goku’s tail, the fox mask man knocks Goku around! But then Goku’s tail comes off!! As Goku is about to counterattack, having lost his weakness, the man quickly surrenders. His identity was Goku’s adoptive grandfather Son Gohan after all!! Goku rejoices in their reunion! Thanks to Uranai Baba, Gohan was able to return from the afterlife for a single day. After the brief reunion, Gohan returns to the afterlife once again!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Final Showdown
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Final Showdown

    S1:E122

    The fierce battle between Goku and Piccolo Daimao continues, but Piccolo gains the advantage when he breaks Goku down limb by limb. To make matters worse, Tenshinhan is used as a pawn in the battle. Goku is forced to make an awful choice. Will he surrender to Piccolo Daimao and save his friend or choose to fight and risk his own life?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Goku's Doll
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Goku's Doll

    S1:E130

    "Be careful what you wish for. You just might get it!" Goku learns this lesson the hard way when he asks Mr. Popo for the ultimate sparring partner to aid in his training. What he gets is the battle of his life! Meanwhile, Yamcha and the others continue their long journey to reach Karin Tower, in hopes of receiving training from the wise Master.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Battle of the Eight
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Battle of the Eight

    S1:E135

    The preliminary round continues as Goku, Yamcha, Kuririn, and Tenshinhan battle one opponent after another in hopes of advancing to the semi-final round. Meanwhile, the Turtle Hermit is confronted by an old rival.

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  17. Background image for The Mysterious Hero
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #16 - The Mysterious Hero

    S1:E138

    The Budokai continues with a double header! First up, Kuririn battles Ma Junior, Piccolo Daimao's alter ego, and every bit as powerful. Yamcha jumps in the ring next, opposing Shen, whose meek appearance may hide a darker threat.

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  18. Background image for Temple Above the Clouds
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Temple Above the Clouds

    S1:E124

    Goku finds his lost Nyoi-bo and uses it to climb to God's temple in the sky. The only problem is that when he arrives he must face off against God's assistant Mr. Popo in a test of strength. Does Goku have what it takes to pass this test and earn a meeting with the mysterious God?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for The Four Faces of Tien
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #18 - The Four Faces of Tien

    S1:E141

    Goku has always been able to handle himself in the ring, but when his fight with Tenshinhan turns into a war against an army, he finds himself in serious jeopardy. Tenshinhan's new technique may spell the end for our hero!

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    Director:Osamu Kasai
  20. Background image for Dress in Flames
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Dress in Flames

    S1:E149

    Eager to announce their wedding plans, Goku and Chichi return to her father's kingdom. The good news is short-lived when the Gyumao's castle goes up in flames! Goku embarks on a quest to find a sacred tool, which can save the Gyumao and his future with Chichi.

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  21. Background image for The Fire-Eater
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #20 - The Fire-Eater

    S1:E150

    Goku and Chichi's search for the Basho-sen leads them into the heart of a fiery volcano. Once inside, they must face a mighty creature that consumes flames: the Fire-Eater!

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  22. Background image for The End, the Beginning
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #21 - The End, the Beginning

    S1:E153

    Goku and Chichi must travel to Mt. Gogyo in a last ditch effort to save her father, the Gyumao, from the deadly magical flames, which threaten to consume his kingdom. Before Goku can complete his quest, he must fan the flames of Fate and hope he does not get burned!

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  23. Background image for Tao Attacks!
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Tao Attacks!

    S1:E60

    Goku is completely helpless before the might of Tao Pai-pai, who is unaffected by even the Kamehameha. Goku is felled after taking a direct hit from Tao Pai-pai’s sure-to-kill Dodonpa! Tao Pai-pai steals the Dragon Balls, and heads to a town to get new clothes to replace his tattered ones. However, Goku survived!! The Four-Star Ball that he had on his breast protected him!! After resolving to use the Dragon Balls to restore Bora to life, Goku climbs Karin Tower in order to become stronger than Tao Pai-pai. However, no matter how far he climbs, he is still unable to see the top.

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  24. Background image for The Fallen
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #23 - The Fallen

    S1:E101

    The Kikouhou has left both fighters weary and exhausted. With all of their energy gone and the stage destroyed by the Kikouhou, Tenshinhan and Goku plummet towards the Earth, with the first to touch down losing the match! A new Champion is crowned today!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Enter King Piccolo
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Enter King Piccolo

    S1:E102

    Kuririn is dead! As Goku sets out on a quest for revenge, his friends attempt to learn the identity of Kuririn's killer. All clues lead to the Turtle Hermit's past and an evil that could destroy the world!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Hotter than Lava
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Hotter than Lava

    S1:E132

    While Goku continues his training, Tenshinhan, Yamcha, Chiaotzu and Kuririn find themselves in a very hot situation! A remote village is threatened by an erupting volcano and it is up to the good guys to put a lid on it. The time has come to put their new training to the test!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Anonymous Proposal" is the best rated episode of "Dragon Ball". It scored 9/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/7/1988. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Roshi's Gambit".