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The Best Episodes of Dragon Ball Z Season 5

Every episode of Dragon Ball Z Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dragon Ball Z Season 5!

The Best Episodes of Dragon Ball Z Season 5

After years of peace since the defeat of Piccolo Daimaoh, Goku now lives peacefully with his wife, Chi-Chi, and their son, Gohan. But everything changes...

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  1. Background image for Seized with Fear
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Seized with Fear

    S5:E1

    Trunks and Krillin join Bulma at the crash site of the mysterious time capsule and find an eerie clue: the shell of a large, locust-like creature! Whatever arrived in the time capsule isn’t human, and it’s on the loose!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Reunion
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #2 - The Reunion

    S5:E2

    An insect-like monster threatens to turn Gingertown into a ghastly graveyard! In response to this new menace, Kami fuses with Piccolo, and the resulting Super Namekian flies to Gingertown for a showdown of epic proportions!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Borrowed Powers
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Borrowed Powers

    S5:E3

    Gingertown becomes a battlefield as Piccolo confronts Cell. This monster from the future gains his strength by sucking the life out of his victims! But that’s not the creature’s only talent. He also knows the Kamehameha Wave!

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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #4 - His Name is Cell

    S5:E4

    Heavily-armored tanks fail to halt Cell’s rampage, and now it’s up to Piccolo to stop the monster! As the Namekian fights for survival, Cell reveals that he’s actually an android, the ultimate achievement of Dr. Gero!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Piccolo's Folly
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Piccolo's Folly

    S5:E5

    Piccolo cleverly distracts Cell long enough to regenerate his arm. The Namekian is ready for another round, and Krillin and Trunks have arrived to provide backup! With the odds mounting against him, Cell makes a tactical decision.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Laboratory Basement
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Laboratory Basement

    S5:E6

    With hopes of saving the future, Trunks and Krillin race to destroy Dr. Gero’s lab. Meanwhile, Piccolo and Tien search for the elusive Cell. But how can they stop an enemy who knows their every move?

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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Our Hero Awakes

    S5:E7

    In South City, Cell plows through more civilians and accidentally runs into Krillin! Goku finally gets back on his feet, but with Cell and the other androids in full stride, can the Saiyan hero still make a difference?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Time Chamber

    S5:E8

    As Cell continues his deadly march, Goku hatches a plan to squeeze a year’s worth of training into just one day! Back at Master Roshi’s, the android trio arrives looking for Goku! Can Piccolo hold them off until the Saiyans return?

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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #9 - The Monster is Coming

    S5:E9

    Behind the closed doors of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Vegeta and Trunks struggle to push past the level of Super Saiyan! Down on Earth, Piccolo challenges Android 17 to a battle!

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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #10 - He's Here

    S5:E10

    Stronger than ever after fusing with Kami, Piccolo leads the attack against the androids! It looks like the Super Namekian has things under control until Cell arrives on the battlefield! Can anyone stop this hideous monster?!

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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Up to Piccolo

    S5:E11

    Just as Cell is about to absorb Android 17, Piccolo bravely steps in and foils the monster’s plan! Does the Super Namekian really have a chance at stopping Cell on his own?! Or is he simply putting off the inevitable?

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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Silent Warrior

    S5:E12

    When Android 16 claims to be as strong as Cell, it seems like a wild boast! But after he launches an offensive that throws Cell against the ropes, it becomes clear that the big android has the power to back up his words!

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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Say Goodbye, 17

    S5:E13

    It’s android against android as 16 clashes with Cell. Android 16 is the stronger fighter, but Cell is far too driven to be stopped now! With an underhanded attack, Cell moves one step closer to his gruesome transformation!

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    Writer:Aya Matsui
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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Sacrifice

    S5:E14

    With an onslaught of psychic blasts, Tien gives Androids 16 and 18 a chance to escape, but the powerful attack rapidly drains his strength. Tien may have saved the androids, but can he save himself?

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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Saiyans Emerge

    S5:E15

    Trunks and Vegeta emerge from the time chamber after a year of intense training. Goku and Gohan are next into the room, but with Cell nearing his ultimate form, can the fighters afford to wait another day?

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    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Super Vegeta

    S5:E16

    Cell obliterates a chain of islands in search of Android 18! Vegeta, fresh from the time chamber, is ready to test his new strength against the monster, but is he really stronger than a Super Saiyan?

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    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Bow to the Prince

    S5:E17

    It’s show-and-tell for Vegeta as he demonstrates how much difference a year of training can make! Meanwhile, back in the time chamber, Gohan struggles to become a Super Saiyan.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Hour of Temptation
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Hour of Temptation

    S5:E18

    Vegeta quickly pounds Cell six feet into the ground! With his back against the wall, the monstrous android attacks Vegeta’s weakest point: his arrogance! Can the Saiyan Prince resist Cell’s tempting challenge?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Krillin's Decision

    S5:E19

    With beautiful Android 18 in his sights, Krillin clutches the controller that will shut her down forever. But when the moment arrives, the little man hesitates! All the while, Cell looms overhead, hungry for perfection!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.1/10(7 votes)

    #20 - The Last Defense

    S5:E20

    With the remote control smashed, Krillin and Trunks must save Android 18 from Cell’s power-hungry grasp. But Vegeta has other plans in mind. Will trunks attack his own father to save humanity?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Cell is Complete

    S5:E21

    The earth’s greatest fear has come true: Cell is complete! Can anyone stop the android nightmare in his final, perfect form? As the heroes nervously line up, a glimmer of hope shines from above. Gohan is a Super Saiyan!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Vegeta Must Pay

    S5:E22

    After allowing Cell to reach his final form, Vegeta is ready for the challenge he was promised. But as Cell easily deflects the Saiyan’s every blow, it’s clear that Vegeta has more on his hands than he bargained for!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Trunks Ascends
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Trunks Ascends

    S5:E23

    Tapping into the deepest wells of his energy, Vegeta summons one last attack: the Final Flash! Meanwhile, Trunks struggles to decide whether or not to help his father. Vegeta’s pride is at stake, but so is his life!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Saving Throw

    S5:E24

    Vegeta lies unconscious after his battle with Cell, and Trunks unleashes his hidden powers to save his father’s life. With Goku and Gohan still training, Trunks is the only person standing in the evil android’s way.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Ghosts from Tomorrow
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Ghosts from Tomorrow

    S5:E25

    Trunks vows to stop the future from repeating itself; Cell can’t wait for the future to unfold. It’s all up for grabs as the two warriors prepare for battle. Only one future will survive. Whose will it be?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Seized with Fear" is the best rated episode of "Dragon Ball Z" season 5. It scored 8.3/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/20/1992. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Reunion".