DragonBall Z's "The Imperfect Cell Saga" begins with the episode titled "Seized With Fear." A seriously ill Goku is transported by Master Roshi's home by his fellow Z-Fighters, as the killer Androids continue to close in. Meanwhile, with the assistance of Gohan, Bulma helps her son Trunks locate his time capsule. The trio finds a strange pink egg shell, which has just been broken. Something new and horrible is on the loose -- a huge and dangerous-looking locust-like creature. First telecast in Japan in 1992, "Seized With Fear" debuted over American TV on October 4, 2000.

Terrible things are happening in Ginger Town, and the cause is a gigantic locust-like monster that has emerged from Trunks' time machine. Mr. Popo orders Z-Fighter Kami and Piccolo to merge, forming a powerful entity called the Super Namek. And Goku continues suffering from a mysterious heart ailment. "The Reunion" (the title makes sense in context) first aired in America on October 5, 2000, eight years after its Japanese TV bow.

Now a single powerful entity known as Super Namek, Piccolo and Kami face down the as-yet-unidentified monster that is decimating Ginger Town. Surprisingly, the monster declares that he recognizes Super Namek as Piccolo -- then identifies himself as Cell. As the two opponents lock in mortal combat, bizarre changes occur with the rest of the Z-Fighters. Highlighted by Goku's spectacular "Kamehameha" attack, "Borrowed Powers" originally aired in Japan in 1992, and in the U.S. on October 6, 2000.

The monstrous creature that has laid siege upon Ginger Town is Cell, a futuristic android created by the evil Dr. Gero. The Super Namek, now "reduced" to its original form as Piccolo continues to do battle against Cell, while Kami and Trunks rush to Piccolo's aid. It looks bad for the Z-Fighters as Cell destroys a fleet of army tanks that has likewise come to the rescue. But in the midst of all this bad news, Goku miraculously begins to regain his health and strength. "His Name Is Cell" was first seen in Japan in 1992; the episode made its American TV debut on October 9, 2000.

Although his arm has been shriveled in the recent battle with Cell, "Super Namek" Piccolo is able to regenerate himself and mount a counteroffensive. Badly beaten, Cell nonetheless outwits Piccolo and manages to escape -- and to formulate a diabolical plan to suck up all available energy in the vicinity, beginning with an unfortunate football team. While all this is occurring, Gohan and Yamcha assist in the Z-Fighters' efforts to help Goku recover from his illness. "Piccolo's Folly" first aired in Japan in 1992, and in the United States on October 10, 2000.

In his efforts to absorb all available energy sources, Cell swallows up Androids 17 and 18. This is bad news for Trunks, who has peered into the future and knows the terrible consequences if Cell gains full power. Trunks and Krillin vow to destroy the lab of Dr. Gero so that Cell will never be created. Meanwhile, Piccolo and Tien conduct a search for the fugitive Cell -- who, unfortunately, is able to anticipate their every move. First telecast in Japan in 1992, "Laboratory Basement" made its American TV bow on October 11, 2000.

Trunks rushes towards the Future, hoping to prevent Dr. Gero's creation of the all-powerful evil android Cell. Meanwhile, Krillin rescues a family from Cell's latest energy-grabbing rampage in South City. The vengeful Cell attempts to zap Krillin's energy, but "Super Namek" Piccolo is not about to let that happen. And as the other Androids converge upon Z-Fighter Goku, they discover to their dismay that he has not succumbed to illness, but is instead stronger than ever. "Our Hero Awakens" was seen in America on October 12, 2000, eight years after its initial appearance on Japanese television.

Before mounting his final offensive against Cell, the regenerated Goku has an emotional reunion with the rest of the Z-Fighters. Hoping to increase their martial arts effectiveness in the shortest possible space of time, Goku introduces his friends to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, which is capable of giving each Fighter a full year's training in a single day. As Vegeta and Trunks enter the chamber, back on earth "Super Namek" Piccolo squares off against the deadly Android 17. First shown in Japan in 1992, "Time Chamber" made its American TV debut on October 13, 2000.

The all-or-nothing battle between Piccolo and Android 17 heats up. Every one of the Z Fighters can sense Piccolo's newly acquired Super Namek powers, but all wonder if those powers will be sufficient to wipe out the Androids. Itching to join the fight, Gohan is told that he cannot enter the fray until his training in the Hyperbolic Time Changer is complete. Meanwhile, Android 17 is bewildered by Piccolo's fast and furious defensive moves -- but, unfortunately, not for long. "The Monster Is Coming" first aired in Japan in 1992, and in America on October 16, 2000.