The Best Episodes of Dragon Ball GT Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(759 votes)

   #1 - Until We Meet Again...

   S1:E6411/19/1997

   The Eternal Dragon appears in the sky without being summoned and explains why the Dragon Balls cracked under the pressure of the Negative Energy. The unfortunate truth about what he must do next is revealed, and a glimpse into the future shows the power behind Shenron's final words.

   Director:Hidehiko Kadota

   Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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   Director:Hidehiko Kadota

   Writer:Atsushi Maekawa
2. 

   8.0/10(486 votes)

   #2 - Piccolo's Decision

   S1:E403/5/1997

   With Baby destroyed forever, Goku learns the Earth is set to explode in a mere two weeks! Goku organizes a massive relocation to the Tuffle Planet, leaving himself and Piccolo trapped on Earth with no energy to transport them to safety. With the Earth only moments away from destruction, one of the heroes will be forces to stay behind to share the planet's fate!

   Director:Mitsuo Hashimoto

   Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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   Director:Mitsuo Hashimoto

   Writer:Atsushi Maekawa
3. 

   7.8/10(451 votes)

   #3 - Goku's Ascension

   S1:E351/29/1997

   After Baby flees from defeat by the claws of the ape, Goku finally transforms into a Super Saiyan 4! With his power increased to its maximum, Goku sets out to find where Baby is hiding and finish him off for good. But with Bulma's help, Baby might just be able to find the strength inside his Saiyan host to bring himself up to, and even, Goku's power level!

   Director:Mitsuo Hashimoto

   Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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   Director:Mitsuo Hashimoto

   Writer:Atsushi Maekawa
4. 

   7.8/10(433 votes)

   #4 - Super Saiyan 4 Fusion

   S1:E6010/22/1997

   Even when pitted against two Super Saiyan 4s, Omega Shenron is still vastly superior in speed and strength. But when Goku and Vegeta perform Fusion, the tables are turned. Gogeta takes total control of the battlefield, but does he have what it takes to finish the job? This mischievous powerhouse seems more interested in having fun that saving the day!

   Director:Kazuhito Kikuchi

   Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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   Director:Kazuhito Kikuchi

   Writer:Atsushi Maekawa
5. 

   7.7/10(405 votes)

   #5 - The Attack on Vegeta

   S1:E2711/6/1996

   As Goku, Trunks, and Pan stand on the brink of finding the last Dragon Ball, Baby uses Goten as a puppet so he can infiltrate Gohan's body. What is the ultimate plan of this formidable creature? And what kind of earth is waiting for our travelers when they return?

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6. 

   7.7/10(402 votes)

   #6 - Universal Allies

   S1:E6311/12/1997

   It's the final battle for Goku as he continues his struggle with Omega Shenron! This time though, Goku needs more help than his fellow Z-Fighters can offer. He enlists the help of King Kai, who helps coordinate the largest attack of all time!

   Director:Hidehiko Kadota

   Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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   Director:Hidehiko Kadota

   Writer:Atsushi Maekawa
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   7.6/10(443 votes)

   #7 - A Dangerous Union

   S1:E424/16/1997

   In the depths of Hell, an evil union between Dr. Gero and Dr. Myuu takes place. Soon after, Trunks is ambushed by Android 17 as a warning to Goku... Come to Hell or Earth will be attacked! As Goku travels to Hell to meet an uncertain fate, a fleet of ancient enemies flood the earth on a mad rampage!

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   7.6/10(377 votes)

   #8 - The One-Star Dragon

   S1:E579/3/1997

   In the wake of intense fighting between Goku and Nuova Shenron, the devious 3-star dragon, Eis steps in and freezes Goku solid. As the sibling rivalry boils over between Eis and Nuova, Goku fights back when Eis uses Pan as a human shield! But there's another fighter luring in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to enter the fray...

   Director:Takahiro Imamura

   Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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   Director:Takahiro Imamura

   Writer:Atsushi Maekawa
9. 

   7.5/10(387 votes)

   #9 - The Resurrection of Cell and Frieza

   S1:E434/23/1997

   Cell and Frieza are back! After getting trapped in Hell, Goku must confront and defeat the villains if he is to return to Earth. But things get sticky when he falls in the deepest, darkest realm of Hell, where he must endure tests that would drive an ordinary person to madness!

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10. 

    7.5/10(380 votes)

    #10 - Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta

    S1:E599/17/1997

    After ingesting the Dragon Balls, the ultimate evil dragon, Omega Shenron was born. With Goku blind and battle weary, is there any way he can stand against the might of all seven dragons?! Or will Vegeta rise to the occasion with a surprise revelation?

    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda

    Writer:Shinobu Oito

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    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda

    Writer:Shinobu Oito
11. 

    7.4/10(374 votes)

    #11 - Saiyan Hunting

    S1:E2610/30/1996

    As Baby continues to seek out the Saiyans, he makes his way across Earth using the bodies of unsuspecting humans as his vehicle. But he finds resistance in the face of whom he hunts, Goten! Does Goten have what it takes to put this guy to a stop before he finds the other Saiyans?

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12. 

    7.4/10(377 votes)

    #12 - The Fall of the Saiyans

    S1:E2911/27/1996

    After sealing the Dragon Balls away with Dende, Goku believes Earth is spared from terrible destruction. But his darkest fears soon come to life as Baby comes calling! But how can Goku drive Baby from his friends and family without destroying them in the process?

    Director:Mitsuo Hashimoto

    Writer:Junki Takegami

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    Director:Mitsuo Hashimoto

    Writer:Junki Takegami
13. 

    7.4/10(367 votes)

    #13 - Family Bonds

    S1:E382/19/1997

    Old Kai's quick thinking has freed Trunks, Goten, and Gohan from Baby's control! But even their combined strengths are not enough to stop Baby. Only Super Saiyan 4 Goku has the power to stop the madness, but the battle with Baby has left Goku totally spent! Does Baby have what it takes to finally achieve his evil plans?

    Director:Hidehiko Kadota

    Writer:Shinobu Oito

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    Director:Hidehiko Kadota

    Writer:Shinobu Oito
14. 

    7.4/10(369 votes)

    #14 - Baby Put to Rest

    S1:E392/26/1997

    A fully-charged Super Saiyan 4 Goku squares off with Baby in the deciding battle for the fate of the Universe! Only one of them can leave the Tuffle Planet alive. But destroying Baby means destroying Vegeta! With the fate of the universe in his hands, Goku makes a split-second decision that could change his life forever!

    Director:Kazuhito Kikuchi

    Writer:Junki Takegami

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    Director:Kazuhito Kikuchi

    Writer:Junki Takegami
15. 

    7.3/10(359 votes)

    #15 - A Worldwide Problem

    S1:E2811/13/1996

    With Vegeta's awesome power at his disposal, Baby's plan for world subjugation is nearly complete. And with Goku, Trunks, and Pan returning to Earth with the Dragon Balls his sinister nightmare is mere moments away from becoming reality!

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16. 

    7.3/10(365 votes)

    #16 - The Tuffle Gorilla Attacks!

    S1:E362/5/1997

    As Goku settles into his new Super Saiyan 4 abilities, a device is constructed to grand Baby Vegeta the power to crush Goku for good! But when the device is used, Baby Vegeta transforms into a monstrous gorilla. And then even Goku's fiercest attacks won't be enough to stop the blind rage of this beast!

    Director:Takahiro Imamura

    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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    Director:Takahiro Imamura

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17. 

    7.3/10(367 votes)

    #17 - 17 Times 2

    S1:E444/30/1997

    With Goku fighting for his life in Hell, the heroes of Earth are having troubles of their own... the two No. 17s have merged! Super 17 is the ultimate artificial killing machine... something that Goku's closest friend tragically learns first-hand!

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18. 

    7.3/10(361 votes)

    #18 - The Three-Star Dragon

    S1:E568/20/1997

    With Goku winning his battle against Nuova Shenron, he spares the dragon's life in exchange for not killing Pan when he had the chance. But things get complicated when Eis Shenron shows up to reveal a shocking secret no one saw coming. With the odds stacked against him, Goku fights for his life against the terrible twosome.

    Director:Kazuhito Kikuchi

    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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    Director:Kazuhito Kikuchi

    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa
19. 

    7.2/10(365 votes)

    #19 - The Greatest Surprise

    S1:E476/4/1997

    While Goku is preparing for the end, help comes from an unlikely source. It is Android 18, and she is mad! Determined to avenge the death of her beloved, No. 18 unleashes her full fury upon her android brother. As everyone watches in disbelief, they are unaware that the most dangerous power of all time is about to be awakened!

    Director:Kazuhito Kikuchi

    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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    Director:Kazuhito Kikuchi

    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa
20. 

    7.2/10(364 votes)

    #20 - Shadow Dragons Unite

    S1:E589/10/1997

    After a panicked call for help from Pan, the Z-Fighters descend on the battleground in a frenzy, saving Goku at the last minute! While the brutal Syn Shenron continues his assault, Goku works up a long shot of a plan. It's going to take everyone's cooperation to pull this one off, and even that might not be enough!

    Director:Mitsuo Hashimoto

    Writer:Shinobu Oito

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    Director:Mitsuo Hashimoto

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21. 

    7.2/10(355 votes)

    #21 - The Limits of Power

    S1:E6110/29/1997

    Goku and Vegeta try to reclaim the advantage by performing fusion again, while Omega Shenron tries to reclaim the power they stole from him! It's a crazy defensive struggle as each side tries to prevent the other from gaining supremacy and sealing a victory once and for all!

    Director:Junichi Fujise

    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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    Director:Junichi Fujise

    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa
22. 

    7.2/10(351 votes)

    #22 - Rescue Goku

    S1:E6211/5/1997

    Now that Goku and Vegeta are unable to fuse, is there anyone who can stop the evil Omega Shenron? With a new ally appearing from a most unlikely place Goku's forehead. Will the combined forces of Goku, Vegeta, and the revived Nuova Shenron be enough to bring down the ultimate Shadow Dragon?

    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda

    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda

    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa
23. 

    7.1/10(419 votes)

    #23 - Goku vs. Ledgic

    S1:E53/6/1996

    While hiding from the authorities, Goku, Pan, and Trunks become moved by the injustices that the Imeckans suffer under the oppressive Don Kee. They decide to confront The Don, and head straight for a showdown at the Royal Palace. It seems like an easy victory until Ledgic appears from the shadows!

    Director:Hiroyuki Kakudou

    Writer:Masashi Kubota

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    Director:Hiroyuki Kakudou

    Writer:Masashi Kubota
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    7.1/10(377 votes)

    #24 - Baby's Arrival

    S1:E2510/16/1996

    When a roughneck starts wreaking havoc in the city, Goten has to interrupt his big date to teach him a lesson. But as soon as Goten subdues him, another deranged fighter steps out of the crowd to take his place. Who are these strange criminals and where do they get their super strength?

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    7.1/10(366 votes)

    #25 - Old Kai's Last Stand

    S1:E372/12/1997

    With Goku only moments away form destruction at the hands of Baby, Elder Kai charges Kibito Kai with a top secret mission. But he will have to hurry! Bulma showers Baby with Blutz Waves vastly increasing his strength and causing him to go on a rampage that could destroy his own planet!

    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda

    Writer:Shinobu Oito

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    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda

    Writer:Shinobu Oito