The Best Episodes of Dragon Ball Z Season 3
Every episode of Dragon Ball Z Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dragon Ball Z Season 3!
The adventures of Earth's martial arts defender, Son Goku, continue with a new family and the revelation of his alien origins. Now Goku and his allies must defend the planet from an onslaught of new extraterrestrial enemies.
Season 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Dragon Ball Z" season 3 is "Password Is Porunga", rated 7.1/10 from 9 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Password Is Porunga" aired on 1/30/1991 and is rated 1.7 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Piccolo's Return".
7.1/10 9 votes#1 - Password Is Porunga
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/30/1991
Having acquired all seven Namekian Dragon Balls, Krillin and Gohan are ready to summon the dragon and make their wish. There’s just one problem: they don’t know the password!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#2 - Piccolo's Return
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 2/6/1991
With the help of young Dende, Krillin and Gohan learn they will be granted three wishes! But even as Krillin and Gohan call upon the dragon, Vegeta races to the scene on a mission to wish for mortality!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#3 - The Fusion
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2/13/1991
With the Dragon Balls gone and his plan in ruins, Frieza unleashes his fury upon Vegeta, Gohan, and Krillin. Elsewhere, the newly-revived Piccolo finds himself on Planet Namek. Will his arrival be enough to turn the tide?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 6 votes#4 - Fighting Power: One Million??
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/20/1991
Frieza reveals a dark secret from Vegeta’s past, but the villain has an even more shocking secret in store for the Z-fighters! As the monster’s power level rises to terrifying new heights, all hope for the universe seems lost!
Director: Yoshihiro Ueda
Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
8.8/10 5 votes#5 - Gohan Attacks
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/27/1991
Frieza claims his first victim, Krillin, and Gohan must summon every ounce of his strength in order to save his friend. Can the young Saiyan put a stop to Freiza’s ruthless onslaught, or is he destined to become the next victim?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#6 - Piccolo the Super-Namek
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 3/6/1991
Gohan and Krillin continue their struggle against the overwhelming powers of Frieza, but as the fighting reaches its peak, a new warrior arrives on the battlefield to aid them in their efforts!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#7 - Déjà vu
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 3/13/1991
Piccolo quickly takes control of the battle with Frieza, and the putrid purple monster is shocked to learn the secret behind his opponent’s powers!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#8 - Frieza's Second Transformation
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 3/20/1991
Just as it appears that Piccolo has gained the upper hand, Frieza quickly dashes all hopes for victory by revealing his second monstrous transformation!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#9 - Another Transformation?
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 3/27/1991
Unable to watch as Piccolo is overwhelmed by Frieza, Gohan springs into action! Meanwhile, Vegeta devises a risky plan for transforming himself into a Super Saiyan!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#10 - Dende's Demise
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 4/3/1991
Having reached his ultimate form, Frieza is determined to destroy the remaining Z-fighters one by one, but Vegeta boldly announces the end of Frieza’s tyrannical reign! Are Vegeta’s claims true? Has he become a Super Saiyan?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#11 - The Renewed Goku
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 4/10/1991
Despite his new powers, Vegeta proves no match for Frieza! Meanwhile, Goku’s time in the rejuvenation chamber is nearly complete! Can he reach the battlefield in time to save his friends?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.0/10 5 votes#12 - The End of Vegeta
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 4/17/1991
Goku rejoins his friends on the battlefield, but not before Vegeta is defeated by Frieza! As the Saiyan Prince clings to life by a thread, he reveals the secrets of his violent past.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#13 - The Ultimate Battle
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 4/24/1991
Feeling a new sense of connection to the dwindling Saiyan race, Goku wages war on the monstrous Frieza! As the fight intensifies, Frieza directs his energy blasts at Namek itself, turning the planet into a lava-spewing war zone!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#14 - Clash of the Super Powers
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 5/1/1991
Goku and Frieza continue their epic battle! An underwater attack puts Goku on top until Frieza traps him in an energy ball! It's fun and games for Frieza, but the exploding ball may prove deadly for Goku!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#15 - Frieza's Boast
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 5/8/1991
Frieza vows to beat Goku without using his hands, but the mighty Saiyan soon makes the mosnter eat his words! Elsewhere, Captain Ginyu uses his Body Switch Technique on Bulma, leaving her trapped in the body of a frog!
Director: Yoshihiro Ueda
Writer: Aya Matsui
8.5/10 4 votes#16 - Bold and Fearless
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 5/15/1991
Captain Ginyu returns to the battlefield in Bulma's body! Can Piccolo, Krillin, and Gohan handle this Femme Fatale? Later, Frieza powers up to fifty percent of his maximum, and Goku finds himself completely outmatched!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#17 - Embodiment of Fire
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 5/22/1991
Goku’s powerful Kaio-Ken attack has no effect on Frieza, who is still only fighting with fifty-percent of his power! Just as it seems Frieza has won the battle, a dream-like vision helps Goku ascend to a higher level of power and strength!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#18 - Trump Card
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 5/29/1991
Once again, Goku is rescued by a vision! This time, Vegeta talks to Goku from beyond the grave to offer new hope and encouragement! But when Goku realizes that the battle against Frieza is futile, he turns to his last resort: the Spirit Bomb!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#19 - Keep the Chance Alive
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 6/5/1991
Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu find themselves in serious trouble when the Ginyu Force invades King Kai’s planet! Meanwhile, as Frieza thwarts Goku’s efforts to gather energy for the Spirit Bomb, Piccolo must enter the battle!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#20 - Power of the Spirit
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 6/12/1991
Chaos erupts on King Kai’s planet as the Z-fighters battle the Ginyu Force! Back on Planet Namek, the life and death struggle between Piccolo and Frieza rages on, and Goku completes his Spirit Bomb!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.0/10 6 votes#21 - Transformed at Last
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 6/19/1991
A victory celebration comes to a halt when Frieza reappears! With no reserves left, Goku watches helplessly as Frieza directs his fury at Piccolo and Krillin. Enraged by the loss of his friends, Goku undergoes a wild transformation!
Director: Shigeyasu Yamauchi
Writer: Hiroshi Toda
9.0/10 5 votes#22 - Explosion of Anger
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 6/26/1991
Engulfed in golden light, Goku announces that he is now a Super Saiyan! Frieza is unimpressed - until the fighting begins! In a raging battle, Frieza is horrified when he realizes that Goku is now superior to him in every way!
Director: Junichi Fujise
Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
9.0/10 5 votes#23 - Namek's Destruction
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 7/3/1991
Finding himself no match for Goku, Frieza attacks Planet Namek! Unable to react in time, Goku is forced to watch helplessly as the fiery blast rips through Namek’s core! Can anyone survive such incredible destruction?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5 votes#24 - A Final Attack
Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 7/10/1991
With only minutes to go before the planet explodes, Frieza reaches his maximum power! Meanwhile, Gohan and Bulma race back to Goku’s spaceship. Can Goku defeat Frieza in time to rejoin his son and fly to safety?
Director: Yoshihiro Ueda
Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
8.8/10 5 votes#25 - Approaching Destruction
Season 3 Episode 25 - Aired 7/17/1991
The battle between Goku and Frieza rages on! Back on Earth, the seven Dragon Balls have been restored, but with Namek’s destruction imminent, can Kami and Mr. Popo summon the Eternal Dragon before it’s too late?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A