The Worst Episodes of Dragon Ball Z Kai

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6.8/10(146 votes)
#1 - The Nightmare Recoome! Come Out and Play, Vegeta!
S2:E411/1/2009
Vegeta ramps his battle power up to impressive levels, but he’s still no match for the Ginyu goons. To escape death, he’ll need help from some heroic former enemies. Meanwhile, Frieza tries to unlock the magic of the Dragon Balls!
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6.8/10(145 votes)
#2 - First Up for the Ginyu Force! Guldo's Time Freeze!
S2:E310/25/2009
Gohan and Krillin fight to survive against Guldo, a member of the Ginyu Force who possesses awesome psychic abilities! With Goku still in space and Vegeta their only ally, things look bleak for Earth’s heroes.
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7.0/10(659 votes)
#3 - A Touch-and-Go Situation! Gohan, Protect the Four Star Ball!
S2:E110/11/2009
Intimidated by Vegeta's superior strength, Krillin reluctantly surrenders his precious Dragon Ball. A glimmer of hope remains after Gohan secures a ball of his own – but the young warrior is headed for a beat-down courtesy of Vegeta!
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7.0/10(632 votes)
#4 - The Countdown to Battle Begins! Enter, the Ginyu Force!
S2:E210/18/2009
Vegeta intercepts Krillin and Gohan on their mad dash to get powered up by the Eldest Namekian, but larger problems loom on the horizon. Brace yourselves for the arrival of the Ginyu Force!
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7.0/10(619 votes)
#5 - Goku’s Comeback! Call Forth Porunga!
S2:E912/6/2009
Goku and his body are reunited, but the noble Saiyan is severely injured and unable to fight. A Namekian messenger rushes to assist Gohan and Krillin in summoning Shenron, but there's no guarantee he'll arrive before Frieza.
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7.1/10(714 votes)
#6 - Kaio-Ken Times Twenty! An All-or-Nothing Kamehame-Ha!
S2:E192/21/2010
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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7.1/10(712 votes)
#7 - The Final Trump Card! Goku's Ultimate Spirit Bomb!
S2:E202/28/2010
When his most powerful attacks fail to faze Frieza, Goku turns to his ultimate weapon: the Spirit Bomb! Piccolo joins the fight to buy Goku some time, but can the noble Namekian survive long enough to taste sweet victory?
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7.2/10(749 votes)
#8 - The Ship Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek!
S1:E188/9/2009
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.
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7.2/10(626 votes)
#9 - The Star Player Appears! Ginyu vs. Goku!
S2:E611/15/2009
As Frieza prepares for his ruthless interrogation of the Eldest Namekian, Goku shows off the benefits of training in gravity one hundred times that of Earth. Will it be enough to help him defeat Captain Ginyu?
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7.2/10(601 votes)
#10 - Goku vs. Frieza! The Super Showdown Begins!
S2:E172/7/2010
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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7.2/10(150 votes)
#11 - Goku Arrives at Last! Take Down the Ginyu Force!
S2:E511/8/2009
At long last, Goku finally completes his journey from Earth and arrives on planet Namek. His friends are gravely injured, but the mighty Saiyan warrior has a bag full of magic beans and a powerful secret!
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7.3/10(901 votes)
#12 - Friends Reborn! Zarbon's Hideous Transformation!
S1:E249/20/2009
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.
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7.3/10(808 votes)
#13 - Wilderness Survival! A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan!
S1:E55/3/2009
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.
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7.3/10(801 votes)
#14 - The End of Snake Way! King Kai's Bizarre Test!
S1:E65/10/2009
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.
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7.3/10(616 votes)
#15 - A Nightmare Transformation! Frieza's Power Level: One-Million?!
S2:E1112/20/2009
Piccolo is resurrected and ready to rumble, but his arrival is delayed by an encounter with a dying Namekian. Meanwhile, Vegeta prepares to throw down with Frieza, but the Saiyan prince may be badly over-matched.
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7.3/10(599 votes)
#16 - Frieza Bares His Fangs! Gohan's Overwhelming Attack!
S2:E1212/27/2009
Vegeta is impressed by Gohan’s furious outburst after Frieza strikes a death blow against Krillin. The two Saiyans work together to defeat the monster, but even their combined powers won’t be enough spare their lives!
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7.3/10(553 votes)
#17 - Goku's Furious Roar! A Last-Minute Wish!
S2:E254/4/2010
After Goku is seemingly defeated by Frieza, Gohan enters the fight to avenge the loss of his father. Meanwhile, a newly resurrected Dende rushes to make a final wish before planet Namek is destroyed.
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7.3/10(143 votes)
#18 - Surprise! Goku Is Ginyu and Ginyu Is Goku?!
S2:E811/29/2009
Gohan and Krillin unearth the Dragon Balls, but their attempts to summon Shenron fail miserably. Later, Captain Ginyu’s devious strategy forces Earth’s warriors to do the unthinkable: attack Goku’s flesh and bones with chilling ferocity!
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7.3/10(143 votes)
#19 - Frieza Closes In! Mighty Porunga, Grant Our Wish!
S2:E1012/13/2009
Gohan and Krillin - with the aid of the young Namekian Dende - rush to make their wishes before Vegeta or Frieza discover their trickery. When the dragon is unable to grant their request, a departed ally offers advice from the afterlife.
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7.3/10(137 votes)
#20 - Piccolo Reborn! Frieza's Second Transformation!
S2:E131/10/2010
Piccolo joins the battle in progress and quickly attacks Frieza with the strength of two Namekian warriors. The powerful villain is caught off guard, but a second transformation gives him the strength to finish the fight once and for all!
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7.4/10(821 votes)
#21 - Run in the Afterlife, Goku! The One Million Mile Snake Way!
S1:E44/26/2009
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!
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7.4/10(791 votes)
#22 - The Battle with Ten-Times Gravity! Goku's Race Against the Clock!
S1:E75/17/2009
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!
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7.4/10(620 votes)
#23 - Full Power, Goku! Captain Ginyu’s Desperate Attack!
S2:E711/22/2009
Frieza locates the Eldest Namekian, but Nail intercepts the evil entity, risking his own life to preserve the Dragon Balls. Elsewhere, Gohan and Krillin rescue a damsel from some dinosaurs, and Goku continues his battle with Captain Ginyu.
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7.4/10(611 votes)
#24 - A Boundary-Pushing Brawl! Goku, Frieza, and Ginyu Again?!
S2:E182/14/2010
The bruises are multiplying as Goku and Frieza continue to pummel each other mercilessly! Meanwhile, Bulma’s encounter with an unusual frog leads to an out-of-body experience!
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7.4/10(599 votes)
#25 - Defeat Frieza, Goku! The Tears of the Proud Saiyan Prince!
S2:E161/31/2010
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!
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