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Season 3 – Dragon Ball Z

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"Dragon Ball Z" follows the adventures of Goku who, along with the Z Warriors, defends the Earth against evil. The action adventures are entertaining and reinforce the concept of good versus evil. "Dragon Ball Z" teaches valuable character virtues such as teamwork, loyalty, and trustworthiness.

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Dragon Ball Z — Season 3

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Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate 10/22/2019
5/5
Dragon Ball Z's introduction of the Super Saiyan changed the trajectory of the series, took the franchise to new levels and brought an incredible number of new fans to the story Go to Full Review
James Brusuelas Animation World Network 02/22/2019
Dragon Ball does what Dragon Ball always does; it's pure pugilistic indulgence! Even for the disinterested like myself, I have to give the tip of my hat. Go to Full Review
John Saavedra Den of Geek 02/22/2019
Dragon Ball Z had an almost indescribable talent for extending 30 minutes-worth of plot into a multi-episode extravaganza... Some would call it melodramatic, others would call it unbearable, but for me, this was peak dramatic form. Go to Full Review
D.F. Smith IGN Movies 02/22/2019
7/10
When it comes to epic punch-ups and sudden surprises, this might well be the peak of the show, looking back on it. Go to Full Review
Charlie Heller CBR 02/22/2019
The white and purple alien emperor is indisputably the defining villain of the series... For both it's quality and its importance to the series as a whole, the Frieza Saga is number one. Go to Full Review
Sean Aitchison CBR 02/22/2019
It would have been a flawless end to the franchise... The Frieza Saga is still an achievement in storytelling in every sense of the word; the buildup and structure are fantastic, as is the saga's villain. Go to Full Review
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Fajer A @RT99369293 May 23 Best show ever must see See more Mourning K @RT13706623 12/24/2024 The finali of the Frieda saga is intense and then after the go to the garlic Jr filler saga which isn't bad, but isn't good either. See more 06/04/2021 I don't know what to say besides amazing like holy shit! See more 12/20/2020 one of the best phases of the anime, the soundtrack is wonderful, freeza is a charismatic and brutal villain, the character construction of vegeta is very good and the fight that is too big is incredible. See more 09/20/2019 One of the iconic Animated series of all time! Absolutely adore this. See more 08/29/2019 Not as awesome as i remember from my childhood, but still pretty damn epic once the character stop staring each other down and complaining that their is too much talking. So many classic lines and iconic moments. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 13, 1999 Ginyu Assault Goku's new powers easily drive back the Ginyu force. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 13, 1999 Incredible Force! Captain Ginyu tackles Goku, trying to uncover his true strength. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 14, 1999 Frieza Approaches Captain Ginyu and Jeice discover the true source of Goku's power; Guru gives Dende the gift of healing before Frieza starts to attack. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 15, 1999 Goku Is Ginyu and Ginyu Is Goku Frieza battles Nail to discover the password that summons the dragon; Goku faces the remaining Ginyu force members and Captain Ginyu plans to trick Goku so he can use a special ability. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 16, 1999 Calling the Eternal Dragon After Gohan and Krillin beat Vegeta to the buried Dragon Balls, Captain Ginyu shows up in Goku's body. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 17, 1999 Gohan, Defeat Your Dad! Gohan and Krillin fight Captain Ginyu, who switched bodies with Goku. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 20, 1999 Captain Ginyu ... the Frog Captain Ginyu plans to switch bodies with Vegeta. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 21, 1999 Password Is Porunga Krillin and Gohan reunite with Dende and sneak away from Vegeta to summon the dragon Porunga and make their three wishes; Nail continues to buy the fighters time as he suffers Frieza's withering attacks. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 22, 1999 Piccolo's Return Gohan and Krillin use a wish to restore Piccolo. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 23, 1999 The Fusion A furious Frieza launches into battle against Vegeta; Piccolo and Nail combine their strength using a Namekian fusion technique to become a match for Frieza. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 24, 1999 Fighting Power: One Million? Gohan and Krillin face off against Frieza in a powerful, transformed state; Frieza recalls the mutiny Vegeta's father instigated that led Frieza to destroy the Saiyans' planet. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 27, 1999 Gohan Attacks An angered Gohan attacks Frieza, but after a pummeling from the tyrant, Krillin steps in to save him; Dende heals Gohan, revealing his special power to Vegeta. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 28, 1999 Deja Vu Piccolo seems to have the upper hand in an altercation with Frieza. Details Episode 14 Aired Sep 29, 1999 Frieza's Second Transformation Frieza ups the ante in his battle with Piccolo; Vegeta devises a plan. Details Episode 15 Aired Sep 30, 1999 Another Transformation? Gohan attacks Frieza; Vegeta reveals his daring plan. Details Episode 16 Aired Oct 1, 1999 Dende's Demise Frieza achieves his ultimate form and starts a merciless assault; Vegeta battles Frieza to save Piccolo, Krillin and Gohan. Details Episode 17 Aired Oct 4, 1999 The Renewed Goku Despite Vegeta's new strength, he takes a beating from Frieza's ultimate form, but he must stall Frieza long enough to let Goku rejoin the fight. Details Episode 18 Aired Oct 5, 1999 The End of Vegeta Goku rejoins his friends in battle against Frieza but it appears too late for Vegeta, who looks back through his past in his final minutes. Details Episode 19 Aired Oct 6, 1999 The Ultimate Battle Goku, enraged at Frieza for his wanton devastation of Namek and its people, begins to fight him, and stuns the tyrant with his incredible power; seeking to regain the upper hand, Frieza unleashes a torrent of lava from beneath the ground. Details Episode 20 Aired Oct 7, 1999 Clash of the Super Powers Goku and Frieza continue to match wits and strength on Namek, and Goku discovers a key weakness in his opponent; on Earth, Ox-King and Roshi try to clam a furious Chi-Chi and stop her from taking a spaceship to Namek to rescue Gohan. Details Episode 21 Aired Oct 8, 1999 Frieza's Boast Frieza boasts he can beat Goku without using his hands; Captain Ginyu pulls a switch on Bulma. Details Episode 22 Aired Oct 11, 1999 Bold and Fearless Captain Ginyu returns to the battlefield in Bulma's body to aid Frieza, who powers up to his highest level in his fight against Goku; Chi-Chi's rescue group has trouble taking off from Earth. Details Episode 23 Aired Oct 12, 1999 Embodiment of Fire Captain Ginyu tries to switch bodies with Piccolo, but Gohan's quick thinking turns the tables on him; when Frieza submerges Goku in a lake, a dreamlike vision helps Goku awaken a higher level of power within himself. Details Episode 24 Aired Oct 13, 1999 Trump Card Bulma dusts herself off from her altercation with Captain Ginyu; a vision of the deceased Vegeta brings Goku back from the depths of despair in his battle against Frieza; the warriors training on King Kai's planet get unwelcome visitors. Details Episode 25 Aired Oct 14, 1999 Keep the Chance Alive Goku struggles to gather enough energy to form the Spirit Bomb and Piccolo enters the battle with Frieza to buy Goku the time he desperately needs; the Ginyu Force stirs up trouble on King Kai's planet. Details Episode 26 Aired Oct 15, 1999 Power of the Spirit Yamcha, Tien and Chiaotzu battle the Ginyu Force on King Kai's planet and discover the benefits of their recent training; Goku prepares to throw the Spirit Bomb before Frieza can destroy Namek. Details Episode 27 Aired Oct 18, 1999 Transformed at Last Frieza astonishes Goku and the others when he reappears on the battlefield after withstanding Goku's Spirit Bomb; his deadly acts of retaliation finally push Goku over the edge, triggering a transformation not seen in 1,000 years. Details Episode 28 Aired Oct 19, 1999 Explosion of Anger Goku emerges from his final transformation in an aura of golden light as a Super Saiyan; Frieza continues the battle but knows Goku has the power to defeat him. Details Episode 29 Aired Oct 20, 1999 Namek's Destruction Unable to compete with Goku's new status as a Super Saiyan, Frieza directs his attacks at Namek itself, aiming an energy blast at the planet's core. Details Episode 30 Aired Oct 21, 1999 A Final Attack Goku launches his fiercest attack at the weakened Frieza, but Frieza absorbs the attack and uses it to power himself to his optimum level; Gohan races to bring Bulma back to Goku's spaceship. Details Episode 31 Aired Oct 22, 1999 Approaching Destruction Goku and Frieza continue their fierce, destructive battle; on Earth, Mr. Popo collects the seven Dragon Balls and Kami and King Kai devise a plan to save everyone on Namek. Details Episode 32 Aired Oct 25, 1999 Gohan Returns Sensing his father's imminent defeat at the hands of Frieza, Gohan rushes to the scene; Mr. Popo summons Shenron and makes a wish to revive Frieza's victims. Details Episode 33 Aired Oct 26, 1999 The Last Wish Dende and Frieza race each other to make the final wish from Porunga. Details Episode 34 Aired Oct 27, 1999 Duel on a Vanishing Planet Goku remains on the doomed planet of Namek to settle things with Frieza for good; Piccolo, Vegeta, Gohan and the Namekians reflect on Goku's decision after they safely teleport to Earth. Details Episode 35 Aired Oct 28, 1999 Pathos of Frieza Time grows short for Goku as Namek's destruction looms; Bulma tries to predict if Goku will survive. Details Episode 36 Aired Oct 29, 1999 Frieza Defeated! Goku uses Frieza's attack against him to deal a critical blow; Vegeta celebrates Frieza and Goku's impending demises, hoping to finally claim the title of strongest fighter in the universe. Details Episode 37 Aired Nov 1, 1999 Mighty Blast of Rage The Namekians bid farewell to Guru; Frieza's rage boils over and he directs one last attack at Goku. Details Episode 38 Aired Nov 2, 1999 Namek's Explosion ... Goku's End? Goku desperately searches for a working ship to escape Namek before it explodes. Details Episode 39 Aired Nov 3, 1999 Goku's Alive! The Z Warriors use the Namekian Dragon Balls to wish old friends home, but when they wish to bring Goku back from the dead, Porunga gives them shocking news. Details Episode 40 Aired Apr 8, 2000 The Heavens Tremble As the fighters adjust to a more peaceful life on Earth after the battle with Frieza, the evil Garlic Jr. escapes from his prison in the Dead Zone and vows to take revenge for his previous defeat. Details Episode 41 Aired Apr 15, 2000 Black Fog of Terror Garlic Jr. releases the Black Water Mist, transforming everyone into mindless slaves. Details Episode 42 Aired Apr 22, 2000 Battle in Kami's Lookout Gohan and Krillin head to the Lookout to release the Sacred Water, the Black Water Mist's antidote, but find an enthralled Piccolo waiting to fight them. Details Episode 43 Aired Apr 29, 2000 Fight With Piccolo Gohan and Krillin face a mindlessly violent Piccolo on Kami's Lookout. Details Episode 44 Aired May 6, 2000 Call for Restoration Krillin falls prey to the Black Water Mist; Gohan must battle his best friends. Details Episode 45 Aired May 13, 2000 Suicidal Course Garlic Jr. transforms using the energy of the Makyo Star and threatens to destroy the antidote for the Black Water Mist. Details Episode 46 Aired May 20, 2000 Extreme Measures Garlic Jr. and the Spice Boys harness the evil power of the Makyo Star. Details Episode 47 Aired May 27, 2000 The World Awakens Gohan tries to save his friends by launching an all-out attack on Garlic Jr. while Kami and Mr. Popo try to release the Sacred Water from deep within the Lookout. Details Episode 48 Aired May 27, 2000 Brief Chance for Victory Garlic Jr., desperate to destroy his enemies, opens a gateway to the terrible Dead Zone, planning to set its terrible monsters loose on Earth. Details
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Season Info

Network
The WB
Rating
TV-Y7 (FV)
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Action, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Sep 13, 1999