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The Best Episodes of Dragon Ball Z Kai

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

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Rejoin Goku and his friends in a series of cosmic battles! Toei has redubbed, recut, and cleaned up the animation of the original 1989 animated series. The show's story arc has been refined to better

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 3 Episode 24 - Tien's Desperate Attack! Save Your Friends, Goku!
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Tien's Desperate Attack! Save Your Friends, Goku!

    S3:E24

    Desperate to help Android 18 escape, Tien places his own life at risk in an unwinnable battle with the monster Cell. When the three-eyed warrior's power quickly fades, he'll need a lift from a friend to avoid a gruesome end!

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  2. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 3 Episode 25 - Beyond Super Saiyan! Vegeta Confronts the Monster Cell!
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Beyond Super Saiyan! Vegeta Confronts the Monster Cell!

    S3:E25

    Vegeta puts his new powers to the test in a shocking slugfest with Cell. Back in the Room of Spirit and Time, Goku attempts to teach Gohan the secret to a Super Saiyan transformation!

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  3. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 4 Episode 16 - Unleash the Warrior Within! Gohan Takes the Offensive!
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Unleash the Warrior Within! Gohan Takes the Offensive!

    S4:E16

    Having reached a new form of Super Saiyan, any hesitation to fight back has been removed, as Gohan holds nothing back to destroy the Cell Juniors.

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  4. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 4 Episode 17 - Perfection's End! A Fury, Beyond Super Saiyan!
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Perfection's End! A Fury, Beyond Super Saiyan!

    S4:E17

    Gohan, having absolutely no qualms over killing the Cell Juniors has moved on to Cell itself, willing to drag on the fight as long as possible if only to make Cell suffer that much more.

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  5. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 16 - Defeat Frieza, Goku! The Tears of the Proud Saiyan Prince!
    9.4/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Defeat Frieza, Goku! The Tears of the Proud Saiyan Prince!

    S2:E16

    Goku arrives at the battle scene only to find Vegeta battered and badly beaten. With his dying breath, the Saiyan prince reveals the truth about Frieza’s roll in the death of Goku’s father, prompting a fierce outburst of Saiyan pride!

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 22 - The Angry Super Saiyan! Goku Throws Down the Gauntlet!
    9.4/10(5 votes)

    #6 - The Angry Super Saiyan! Goku Throws Down the Gauntlet!

    S2:E22

    While Gohan races to save Piccolo, Goku inflicts a Super-Saiyan beating on Frieza. The blonde brawler’s impressive new powers drive his opponent to a desperate counterattack that could obliterate Namek!

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 26 - Duel on a Vanishing Planet! The Final Showdown!
    9.3/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Duel on a Vanishing Planet! The Final Showdown!

    S2:E26

    Goku and Frieza continue their epic battle as planet Namek crumbles beneath their feet. Back on Earth, Gohan eagerly awaits word of his father’s ultimate fate!

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  8. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 17 - Goku vs. Frieza! The Super Showdown Begins!
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Goku vs. Frieza! The Super Showdown Begins!

    S2:E17

    Goku and Frieza go head to head in a vicious slugfest that threatens to destroy the planet of Namek. Krillin and Gohan are amazed by the brutality of the battle, but Piccolo believes two warriors are just warming up!

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  9. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 21 - Awaken, Legendary Warrior! Goku the Super Saiyan!
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Awaken, Legendary Warrior! Goku the Super Saiyan!

    S2:E21

    With the help of his friends, Goku succeeds in blasting Frieza with a gargantuan Spirit Bomb! Victory seems assured, but when the monster re-emerges to strike a shockingly fatal blow - Goku undergoes a powerful transformation!

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  10. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 3 Episode 4 - I Will Defeat Frieza! Another Super Saiyan!
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #10 - I Will Defeat Frieza! Another Super Saiyan!

    S3:E4

    The bone-chilling onslaught of Frieza and King Cold is brought to a halt by a mysterious stranger with a mighty sword, but only time will tell if this new warrior is friend or foe!

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  11. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 3 Episode 5 - Welcome Back, Goku! Confessions of the Mysterious Youth, Trunks!
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Welcome Back, Goku! Confessions of the Mysterious Youth, Trunks!

    S3:E5

    The formidable stranger finally reveals the secret of his origins after a Super Saiyan sparring session with Goku. The oddly familiar fighter is a visitor from the future sent to deliver a grave warning!

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  12. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 3 Episode 9 - No Victory for Android 19! Enter Super Vegeta!
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #12 - No Victory for Android 19! Enter Super Vegeta!

    S3:E9

    Vegeta's sudden arrival creates an opening for the others to rescue Goku. While Yamcha rushes the fallen hero to safety, Vegeta reveals his new and improved fighting style - including the Big Bang Attack!

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  13. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 3 Episode 17 - I am Your Brother! The Monster with Goku's Energy!
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #13 - I am Your Brother! The Monster with Goku's Energy!

    S3:E17

    The Super Namekian formerly known as Piccolo finds himself face-to-face with the most terrifying monster the world has ever seen. Who is this new threat? And why does he have Goku's power?

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 4 Episode 7 - Training Complete! Goku Sizes up the Competition!
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Training Complete! Goku Sizes up the Competition!

    S4:E7

    Goku and Gohan finally emerge from the Room of Spirit and Time. However, sensing Cell's current strength, he is still unsure as to whether he is able to defeat him in his current state.

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  15. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 4 Episode 13 - The Opening Round Is Concluded! Goku's Moment of Decision!
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #15 - The Opening Round Is Concluded! Goku's Moment of Decision!

    S4:E13

    The match between Goku and Cell nears a close, Goku finishing it off with a surprising decision that may cost him dearly.

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  16. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 15 - The Moment of Truth Approaches! Goku Back in Action!
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #16 - The Moment of Truth Approaches! Goku Back in Action!

    S2:E15

    Vegeta gives his increased power and speed a test run by launching a violent attack on Frieza, but no matter how furiously he fights, the Saiyan is unable to penetrate his enemy's defenses!

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  17. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 19 - Kaio-Ken Times Twenty! An All-or-Nothing Kamehame-Ha!
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Kaio-Ken Times Twenty! An All-or-Nothing Kamehame-Ha!

    S2:E19

    After suffering a savage beating at the hands of Frieza, Goku summons the awesome power of the Kaio-Ken! If his desperate attack succeeds, victory will be his, but if it fails, the Saiyan race will be eliminated!

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  18. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 24 - Full-Power Frieza! Shenron, Grant Our Wish!
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Full-Power Frieza! Shenron, Grant Our Wish!

    S2:E24

    Kami and King Kai concoct a plan to restore the wish-granting power of the Namekian Dragon Balls, and Goku continues his epic battle with the villainous Frieza!

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  19. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 3 Episode 6 - Goku's New Move, Instant Transmission! The Three-Year Training Session Begins!
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Goku's New Move, Instant Transmission! The Three-Year Training Session Begins!

    S3:E6

    Goku tells the amazing story of how he survived the destruction of Namek, and the heroic warriors begin their training for a looming showdown with the Androids!

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 3 Episode 15 - Another Time Machine? Bulma Uncovers a Mystery!
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Another Time Machine? Bulma Uncovers a Mystery!

    S3:E15

    While Kami considers merging with Piccolo, Trunks and the others discover a second time machine. Elsewhere, Vegeta vows to become strong enough to defeat the Android invaders!

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  21. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 3 Episode 16 - The Monster Goes into Motion! Strike of the Super Namekian!
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #21 - The Monster Goes into Motion! Strike of the Super Namekian!

    S3:E16

    During their investigation of the second time machine, Gohan and company stumble upon the shell of what appears to be a monstrous creature. Later, a horrific vision forces Kami to accept his fate and merge with Piccolo!

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  22. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 3 Episode 19 - The Hunt for Cell Is On! Goku, Back in Action!
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #22 - The Hunt for Cell Is On! Goku, Back in Action!

    S3:E19

    Cell continues his bloodthirsty rampage, Krillin and Trunks destroy what little remains of Dr. Gero's laboratory, and Goku awakens from his extended slumber ready to fight!

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 3 Episode 20 - Break the Super Saiyan Barrier! Into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber!
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Break the Super Saiyan Barrier! Into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber!

    S3:E20

    Goku leads his Saiyan brethren to a secret room designed for highly-advanced training. Meanwhile, Piccolo puts his enhanced powers to the test against an Android adversary!

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 3 Episode 22 - Run, Android 17! Piccolo's All-or-Nothing Struggle!
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Run, Android 17! Piccolo's All-or-Nothing Struggle!

    S3:E22

    Cell's arrival forces Piccolo and the Androids into an uneasy - and temporary - alliance. While the Super Namekian mounts a desperate, final attack, Goku and Gohan wait for Vegeta to emerge from the Room of Spirit and Time!

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 3 Episode 23 - Power Unknown! Android 16 Breaks His Silence!
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Power Unknown! Android 16 Breaks His Silence!

    S3:E23

    After defeating Piccolo, Cell turns his attention to his true prey: Androids 17 and 18. The monster must absorb them both to achieve his perfect form, but Android 16 still stands in his way!

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Best Episodes Summary

"Tien's Desperate Attack! Save Your Friends, Goku!" is the best rated episode of "Dragon Ball Z Kai". It scored 9.5/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/10/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Beyond Super Saiyan! Vegeta Confronts the Monster Cell!".