Season 1

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  7.6/101,368 votes

  Prologue to Battle! The Return of Goku!

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/5/2009

  Goku is a legendary warrior and the strongest fighter on the planet, but he's about to encounter a foe from outofthisworld. What brings this new menace to Earth? And what's up with his tail?

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  7.5/101,334 votes

  The Enemy Is Goku's Brother?! The Secret of the Mighty Saiyan Warriors!

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/12/2009

  When Raditz abducts Gohan and announces his plans to conquer Earth, Goku and Piccolo are forced into an uneasy alliance. The two rivals don't trust each other, but neither of them can defeat the Saiyan on their own!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.9/101,320 votes

  A Life or Death Battle! Goku and Piccolo's Desperate Attack!

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/19/2009

  Despite the fury of their attacks, Goku and Piccolo are unable to land a death blow in their battle against Raditz. Gohan's unexpected outburst manages to weaken the powerful Saiyan, but it may be too little, too late.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.4/101,293 votes

  Run in the Afterlife, Goku! The One Million Mile Snake Way!

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/26/2009

  Now that he's dead, Goku must fight to survive in the afterlife, especially during his treacherous trek down Snake Way. Back on Earth, Gohan endures his own punishment as a student in the house of Piccolo!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.3/101,285 votes

  Wilderness Survival! A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan!

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/3/2009

  Piccolo tries to toughen up Gohan with some wilderness survival training, but things get hairy when the young Saiyan sees his first full moon! Meanwhile, Yajirobe summons Earth's strongest fighters to Kami's Lookout.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.4/101,279 votes

  The End of Snake Way! King Kai's Bizarre Test!

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/10/2009

  As the deadly Saiyan invaders approach Earth, Gohan makes slow, but steady, progress under the watchful eye of Piccolo, and Goku struggles with the "gravity" of his training under King Kai.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.4/101,272 votes

  The Battle with Ten-Times Gravity! Goku's Race Against the Clock!

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/17/2009

  To prove himself worthy of King Kai's training, Goku must test his mettle against a fleetfooted monkey and a powerful cricket that's big on respect. Meanwhile, in the land of the living, Gohan takes a beating from his monstrous master!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.5/101,267 votes

  Shenron Appears! The Saiyans Arrive Sooner than Expected!

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/24/2009

  Goku's training under King Kai is finally complete, and he's eager to return to Earth. Master Roshi uses the Dragon Balls to summon Shenron, but will Goku make it back in time to stop the Saiyans?

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.9/101,239 votes

  Yamcha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen!

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/31/2009

  The Saiyans have arrived, Goku isn't even on the planet, and the overmatched ZFighters represent Earth's last line of defense. When Vegeta and Nappa unleash the gruesome Saibamen, Yamcha picks a fight that could be his last!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.0/101,287 votes

  Sit Tight, Chiaotzu! Tien's Screaming Tri-Beam!

  Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/7/2009

  Krillin's furious attack wipes out the Saibamen, but the ZFighters are powerless against the Saiyan warlords. One by one, Earth's defenders suffer devastating injuries or fall in battle. Goku's return is their only hope for survival.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.9/101,232 votes

  Will Goku Make It in Time?! Three Hours Until the Battle Resumes!

  Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/14/2009

  Piccolo hatches a desperate plan to prolong the battle until Goku's arrival. When Vegeta senses an awesome source of power approaching, he orders Nappa to dispose of remaining ZFighters starting with Gohan!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.2/101,250 votes

  Farewell, Piccolo! Goku's Furious Counterattack!

  Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/21/2009

  Goku arrives in time to save Gohan and Krillin, and the resurrected warrior is eager to put the hurt on Nappa. When it becomes clear that Goku is no ordinary fighter, Prince Vegeta steps in to finish the fight himself!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.9/101,258 votes

  The Power of the Kaio-Ken! Goku vs. Vegeta!

  Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/28/2009

  The stage is set for a final showdown between Vegeta and Goku. The Saiyan Prince is stronger, faster, and far more ruthless. Goku's only hope for victory is a technique that may very well destroy him!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.9/101,257 votes

  An All-Out Kamehame-Ha! Vegeta's Terrible Transformation!

  Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/5/2009

  Vegeta can’t handle the fury of Goku’s triple Kaio-Ken technique, so the Saiyan warlord unleashes his inner ape. Weakened by his furious onslaught, Goku’s only hope to defeat the beast is the mighty Spirit Bomb!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.7/101,250 votes

  Goku on the Ropes! Pin Your Hopes on the Spirit Bomb!

  Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/12/2009

  As Goku lies exhausted and vulnerable on the field of battle, Gohan and Krillin take aim at Vegeta’s only weakness: his tail! If they can take the ape out of the fight, they might have a chance to escape with their lives.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.0/101,221 votes

  Defeat the Invincible Vegeta! Work a Miracle, Gohan!

  Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 7/19/2009

  Krillin and Gohan team up to blast Vegeta with a Spirit Bomb, but the Saiyan prince refuses to die. Things look bad for the Z-Fighters until Yajirobe distracts the enemy long enough for Gohan to undergo a transformation of his own!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.5/101,242 votes

  Dawn of a Fierce Battle! The Star of Hope Is Piccolo's Homeland!

  Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 8/2/2009

  Vegeta has been defeated, but there’s no time to celebrate. The Z-Fighters must find a way to resurrect the friends who died stopping the Saiyan invasion. Fortunately for the fallen, Krillin has a plan!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.2/101,244 votes

  The Ship Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek!

  Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 8/9/2009

  Preparations for the journey to Namek hit a snag when Bulma accidentally blows up the remaining Saiyan spaceship. Mr. Popo may know of another vessel, so he and Bulma travel to the Earth’s end for a closer look.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.7/101,273 votes

  A Powerful New Foe! Frieza, Ruler of the Universe!

  Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 8/16/2009

  A bad case of space boredom makes Bulma a pain to share close quarters with, and Vegeta recovers from his injuries only to discover that Frieza has a head start on tracking down the magic Dragon Balls!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.9/101,284 votes

  The Rebellion Against Frieza! Vegeta's Burning Ambition!

  Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 8/23/2009

  Gohan and Krillin beat up on Frieza’s henchmen, but their spaceship is destroyed in the process. Vegeta is headed for a showdown with Cui, and the shrewd Saiyan is keeping his true power level under wraps!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.7/101,236 votes

  Protect the Dragon Balls! The Namekians' All-Out Attack!

  Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 8/30/2009

  Goku blasts off in a brand new spaceship specially equipped with a device designed to help increase his strength! On Namek, Krillin and Gohan watch in horror as Frieza’s men slaughter innocent Namekians.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.9/101,291 votes

  Dodoria's Terrifying Chase! A Truth Revealed to Vegeta!

  Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 9/6/2009

  Gohan and Krillin risk their lives to rescue a young Namekian, and Vegeta goes on the rampage after learning the truth about the destruction of his home planet!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.8/101,267 votes

  Vegeta's Covert Maneuvers! A Tragic Assault on the Namekians!

  Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 9/13/2009

  After easily defeating Dodoria, Vegeta begins his violent search for the two remaining Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, Krillin and his new friend Dende set out to warn the eldest Namekian of the horror headed his way!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.2/101,408 votes

  Friends Reborn! Zarbon's Hideous Transformation!

  Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 9/20/2009

  King Kai telepathically "phones" Goku with a warning to stay as far away from Frieza as possible! Back on Namek, Vegeta is shocked to discover how much a simple transformation can increase Zarbon’s power.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.8/101,259 votes

  Power Up, Krillin! Frieza's Mounting Apprehension!

  Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 9/27/2009

  The eldest Namekian unlocks the full force of Krillin's dormant power, so the bald brawler can better protect his Dragon Ball. Elsewhere, a Saiyan-related premonition prompts Frieza to call for reinforcements.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.7/101,306 votes

  The Scheme Is Shattered! Vegeta Strikes Back at Zarbon!

  Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 10/4/2009

  Vegeta lays it on the line in a daring attempt to steal the Dragon Balls right out from under Frieza’s nose. Krillin’s riding high on a Namekian power surge, but he’s about to wander into a dogfight he can’t survive!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown