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The Worst Episodes of Dragon Ball Z

Every episode of Dragon Ball Z ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Dragon Ball Z!

The Worst Episodes of Dragon Ball Z

Now happily married and with a son, martial arts champion Goku must defend Earth from a series of extraterrestrial invaders bent on destruction.

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  1. Background image for Plight of the Children
    6.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #1 - Plight of the Children

    S1:E16

    Gohan finds shelter with a gang of orphans living on the run from meddling adults. The group’s leader hatches a plan to take the kids to a safer hiding place, but when the police show up everything goes wrong!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Dueling Piccolos
    6.6/10(1.4k votes)

    #2 - Dueling Piccolos

    S1:E15

    Piccolo flies off the handle during his fight with Raditz and splits in two! Meanwhile, Gohan decides to take a raft across the sea to visit his mother, gets caught in a storm, and suddenly remembers that he can’t swim!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Friends or Foes?
    6.7/10(1.4k votes)

    #3 - Friends or Foes?

    S1:E39

    Gohan, Bulma, and Krillin blast off for Planet Namek in search of the magic Dragon Balls, but their journey quickly turns chaotic when they encounter a bizarre situation in the vacuum of space!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Global Training
    6.8/10(1.5k votes)

    #4 - Global Training

    S1:E12

    Gohan spends his day tormenting a T-Rex. Across the planet, Tien and Chiaotzu find their training interrupted by Launch. Meanwhile, Goku tries to find King Kai on Snake Way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Princess Snake
    6.8/10(1.5k votes)

    #5 - Princess Snake

    S1:E14

    Back on Snake Way, Goku comes across a house he believes might belong to King Kai! Unfortunately, the dwelling is inhabited by Princess Snake, and she’ll do anything to keep Goku as her prisoner forever!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for A New Friend
    6.9/10(1.5k votes)

    #6 - A New Friend

    S1:E10

    Gohan’s wilderness adventure continues, as he makes a new dinosaur friend! He’s happy to finally have some company until he’s harshly reminded that not all dinosaurs are friendly!

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  8. Background image for Goz and Mez
    6.9/10(1.5k votes)

    #7 - Goz and Mez

    S1:E13

    Goku encounters two giant ogres who want nothing more than to use the hero as a play toy! If he can defeat their challenges, the ogres vow to show him the way back to Snake Way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Nursing Wounds
    6.9/10(1.4k votes)

    #8 - Nursing Wounds

    S1:E38

    Goku, Krillin, and Gohan prepare for the return of the Saiyans. Meanwhile, Bulma and Mr. Popo search for a second spaceship capable of transporting her to Planet Namek.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for The Strangest Robot
    7.0/10(1.5k votes)

    #9 - The Strangest Robot

    S1:E9

    To escape a pack of wild animals, Gohan ventures into an ancient cave, where he meets an old Capsule Corp robot. The robot has lived alone in the cave for over 30 years, and he’s not happy to have visitors!

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  11. Background image for Terror on Arlia
    7.1/10(1.5k votes)

    #10 - Terror on Arlia

    S1:E11

    On planet Arlia, Vegeta and Nappa become prisoners of the tyrant king who rules the planet. After a brief scuffle with the monster Yeddy, the Arlians realize that the two Saiyans are more than they can handle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Password Is Porunga
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Password Is Porunga

    S3:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Day 1
    7.2/10(1.5k votes)

    #12 - Day 1

    S1:E7

    Gohan begins his first day of Piccolo’s training. Alone in the wilderness, he must quickly learn to take care of himself. But that isn’t easy when he’s tired, hungry - and being chased by bloodthirsty dinosaurs!

    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Gohan Goes Bananas!
    7.2/10(1.5k votes)

    #13 - Gohan Goes Bananas!

    S1:E8

    Korin wants Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu to report for special training! Meanwhile, Gohan’s grueling training causes him to undergo a shocking transformation!

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  15. Background image for Pendulum Room Peril
    7.2/10(1.5k votes)

    #14 - Pendulum Room Peril

    S1:E17

    Earth’s top warriors visit Kami’s Pendulum Room where the past, present, and future co-exist. After a trip back in time, they realize they’ll need to train harder to stand a chance against the approaching Saiyans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Plans for Departure
    7.2/10(1.4k votes)

    #15 - Plans for Departure

    S1:E37

    Bulma accidentally destroys the Saiyan spaceship! Luckily, Mr. Popo reveals the existence of another ship that may be able to reach Namek. Can they find it in time, and will the old ship still work if they do?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for The New Threat
    7.3/10(1.6k votes)

    #16 - The New Threat

    S1:E1

    Goku’s quiet life with his family and friends is about to be interrupted. A new threat - a powerful and sinister alien - is on its way to Earth.

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  18. Background image for Defying Gravity
    7.3/10(1.5k votes)

    #17 - Defying Gravity

    S1:E19

    The intense gravity of King Kai’s planet makes Goku’s training difficult, but when he learns that the Saiyans are used to extreme fighting conditions, Goku is inspired to give it his all. Will it be enough?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Nappa's Rampage
    7.3/10(1.4k votes)

    #18 - Nappa's Rampage

    S1:E26

    Vegeta has called a halt to the fighting, and Nappa uses the time to go on a rampage! Meanwhile, Goku reaches the end of Snake Way and races to rejoin his friends - but is he already too late?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Buu Against Buu
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Buu Against Buu

    S9:E2

    The Battle of the Buus begins as Majin Buu fights his evil counterpart! The good Buu gets a taste of his own medicine when he’s turned into chocolate! Evil Buu gobbles him up, and a horrible transformation takes place! Who is this radical new Buu?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Empty Planet
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Empty Planet

    S9:E3

    When the new and improved Majin Buu makes a surprise visit to the Lookout to challenge Gotenks, every second becomes a test of survival! And where are Trunks and Goten during the chaos that erupts?... Sound asleep, of course!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for The End of Snake Way
    7.4/10(1.5k votes)

    #21 - The End of Snake Way

    S1:E18

    Gohan continues training, but a full moon causes the young Saiyan to rampage out of control! Meanwhile, Goku makes it to the end of Snake Way only to mistake a friendly ape named Bubbles for King Kai!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Counting Down
    7.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #22 - Counting Down

    S1:E21

    Goku’s training is complete, so the gang summons the Eternal Dragon to wish him back to life. There’s only one day left before the Saiyans arrive. Unfortunately, it will take Goku two days to return!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Gotenks Is Awesome!
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Gotenks Is Awesome!

    S9:E8

    Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks continues his fight with Majin Buu, and the Lookout is caught in the crossfire! As Gotenks turns up the power, so does Majin Buu - and by the time it’s over, one of them will be in way over his head!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Vegito... Downsized
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Vegito... Downsized

    S9:E18

    The battle rages on between Vegito and Majin Buu! The Super Saiyan Combo seems to have the fight well in hand. But is Vegito tempting fate by toying with Buu? What terrible tricks does the wily, pink monster still have up his sleeve?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for The Incredible Fighting Candy
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #25 - The Incredible Fighting Candy

    S9:E19

    Having been reduced to a coffee-flavored candy, it seems nothing can stop Vegito from being consumed by the evil Majin Buu. But when the gumdrop fights back, Buu realizes that the battle is far from over!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Plight of the Children" is the worst rated episode of "Dragon Ball Z". It scored 6.5/10 based on 1446 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/16/1989. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dueling Piccolos".