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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 21 - I Will Deal with the Majin! Vegeta's Final Mortal Combat!
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - I Will Deal with the Majin! Vegeta's Final Mortal Combat!

    S5:E21

    The Z Fighters gather as Vegeta makes his stand against Majin Buu.

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  2. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 23 - A Nightmare Revisited - The Immortal Monster Majin Buu!
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - A Nightmare Revisited - The Immortal Monster Majin Buu!

    S5:E23

    Vegeta's sacrifice has left Majin Buu scattered in pieces but not defeated. As the creature regenerates, reinforcements arrive.

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  3. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 16 - I Am the Strongest! The Clash of Goku vs. Vegeta
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - I Am the Strongest! The Clash of Goku vs. Vegeta

    S5:E16

    Under Babidi’s control, Vegeta goes on a destructive rampage vowing that the carnage will continue until Goku agrees to face him in combat.

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  4. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 17 - Countdown to Revival, Crush Babidi's Ambitions!
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Countdown to Revival, Crush Babidi's Ambitions!

    S5:E17

    The rematch between Goku and Vegeta heats up while Gohan and the Supreme Kai head to Babidi’s ship to confront the wizard face to face.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 19 - Straightaway into Despair? The Terror of Majin Buu
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Straightaway into Despair? The Terror of Majin Buu

    S5:E19

    Majin Buu has been reborn. Will Goku and Vegeta be able to put aside their personal grudge to send him back to sleep for good?

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 4 Episode 4 - Vegeta's Final Push! Defeat the Invincible Cell!
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Vegeta's Final Push! Defeat the Invincible Cell!

    S4:E4

    Vegeta, still willing to fight on, tries his best in his latest powered up form to take on Cell. But with the villain literally at the peak of perfection, can anyone stand a chance against him?

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 18 - The Seal Is Released? Gohan's Kamehame-Ha of Resistance
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - The Seal Is Released? Gohan's Kamehame-Ha of Resistance

    S5:E18

    The Saiyan slugfest continues with every punch delivering more energy to the dormant Majin Buu. Time is running out for Gohan to stop the creature’s rebirth.

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  8. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 20 - Turn into Candy! A Hungry Majin's Bizarre Power!
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Turn into Candy! A Hungry Majin's Bizarre Power!

    S5:E20

    Gohan uses what’s left of his strength to protect the Supreme Kai, and the Z Fighters find an unlikely ally in their fight against Majin Buu.

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  9. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 32 - Gohan Located! Intensive Training in the World of the Kais!
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Gohan Located! Intensive Training in the World of the Kais!

    S5:E32

    Gohan has mastered the Z-Sword, but Goten and Trunks are still struggling with Fusion. Meanwhile, Majin Buu’s destruction is briefly put on pause.

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  10. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 4 Episode 10 - Hercule Takes the Stage! The Curtain Rises on the Cell Games!
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Hercule Takes the Stage! The Curtain Rises on the Cell Games!

    S4:E10

    The Cell Games finally begins. But as Goku and the others reach the fighting area, they realize another warrior is willing to join the fray going by the name of "Hercule."

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  11. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 6 Episode 7 - On a Roll! Buu-Buu-Volleyball!
    7.2/10(3 votes)

    #11 - On a Roll! Buu-Buu-Volleyball!

    S6:E7

    A newly powered up Gotenks seeks vengeance on Super Buu, but Buu has made it clear he won’t go down without a fight.

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  12. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 6 Episode 8 - Thanks for Waiting, Everyone! A Reborn Gohan Heads for Earth!
    7.2/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Thanks for Waiting, Everyone! A Reborn Gohan Heads for Earth!

    S6:E8

    The battle between Gotenks and Super Buu ends abruptly when Buu inexplicably falls asleep. Gohan is finally ready to unleash his new powers.

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  13. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 6 Episode 10 - Buu's Sinister Scheme: Gotenks Is Absorbed
    7.2/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Buu's Sinister Scheme: Gotenks Is Absorbed

    S6:E10

    Majin Buu returns to the battlefield with suspiciously renewed confidence. Turning his focus to Trunks and Goten, he goads them into becoming Gotenks once more

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  14. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 6 Episode 11 - The Elder Kai's Brainstorm! Return to Life, Goku!
    7.2/10(3 votes)

    #14 - The Elder Kai's Brainstorm! Return to Life, Goku!

    S6:E11

    Gohan’s fight with Buu continues, but Gohan is struggling to keep up. Left with no other options, the Elder Kai decides that Goku must return to Earth.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 6 Episode 16 - Emergency Escape from the Body! Buu's Retrogression into Evil!
    7.2/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Emergency Escape from the Body! Buu's Retrogression into Evil!

    S6:E16

    The battle continues inside Buu’s body with Vegeta and Goku outmatched. When Vegeta exploits the weakness Buu has been protecting, Buu begins another transformation.

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  16. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 6 Episode 23 - You Are the Savior of the World! Everybody's Spirit Bomb Completed!
    7.2/10(3 votes)

    #16 - You Are the Savior of the World! Everybody's Spirit Bomb Completed!

    S6:E23

    The people of Earth are still unsure of Vegeta’s intentions. Without their help, the Spirit Bomb will never be strong enough. When all hope seems lost, an unlikely hero turns the tides.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 2 - A New Hero, Great Saiyaman, Is Born!
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - A New Hero, Great Saiyaman, Is Born!

    S5:E2

    Gohan asks Bulma to make him a disguise so that he can continue to fight crime in the city without being recognized. Wearing his new outfit, the defender of justice makes his grand debut in the city by helping Videl thwart a gang of criminals.

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  18. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 10 - The Nefarious Wizard Babidi and Demon King Dabura's Trap
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - The Nefarious Wizard Babidi and Demon King Dabura's Trap

    S5:E10

    The evil wizard Babidi gives his henchmen a rough homecoming before turning on our heroes. Was this their plan all along?

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 12 - Whither Victory? A Battle Royal Championship Match!
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Whither Victory? A Battle Royal Championship Match!

    S5:E12

    Back at the World Martial Arts Tournament, the crowd is getting restless. With most of the Z Fighters disqualified, Mr. Satan calls for a battle royale between the five remaining combatants.

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  20. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 13 - Stunning Youngsters! No. 18's Uphill Battle
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Stunning Youngsters! No. 18's Uphill Battle

    S5:E13

    As Dabura meditates to bolster his power, Number 18 gives it all she’s got back at the World Martial Arts Tournament. She can’t read Mighty Mask’s sporadic movements, but she refuses to go down without a fight.

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  21. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 27 - A Time of Trials! Lay Hold of Legendary Powers!
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - A Time of Trials! Lay Hold of Legendary Powers!

    S5:E27

    Gohan finds a new weapon in the Sacred World of the Kais. Goku struggles to teach Goten and Trunks the Fusion technique.

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  22. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 29 - True Worth Beginning to Show - The Treacherous Buu!
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - True Worth Beginning to Show - The Treacherous Buu!

    S5:E29

    Trunks tries to locate the Dragon Radar while Goku continues to stall Majin Buu.

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  23. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 30 - Silly Looking? Drilling the Fusion Pose!
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Silly Looking? Drilling the Fusion Pose!

    S5:E30

    Free of Babidi's influence, Buu becomes more destructive than ever as he waits for the arrival of Trunks and Goten. Elsewhere, Gohan continues his training with the Z-Sword.

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  24. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 33 - Birth of a Merged Superwarrior - His Name Is Gotenks!
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Birth of a Merged Superwarrior - His Name Is Gotenks!

    S5:E33

    Goten and Trunks complete their first successful Fusion. Will it be enough to defeat Majin Buu?

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 34 - Who Will Defeat Majin Buu? The Mightiest of Men Moves Out!
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Who Will Defeat Majin Buu? The Mightiest of Men Moves Out!

    S5:E34

    Gotenks and Majin Buu go head to head in an intense battle, but humanity is calling upon another hero to save them.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"I Will Deal with the Majin! Vegeta's Final Mortal Combat!" is the worst rated episode of "Dragon Ball Z Kai". It scored 6/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/31/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Nightmare Revisited - The Immortal Monster Majin Buu!".