Dragon Ball Z — Season 3

All 33 episodes in airing order, with first-run dates and viewer ratings.

1. 01

   January 30, 1991 · 30m

   Password is Porunga9.0

2. 02

   February 6, 1991 · 30m

   Piccolo's Return9.0

3. 03

   February 13, 1991 · 30m

   The Fusion9.0

4. 04

   February 20, 1991 · 30m

   Fighting Power: One Million??9.0

5. 05

   February 27, 1991 · 30m

   Gohan Attacks9.0

6. 06

   March 6, 1991 · 30m

   Piccolo the Super-Namek8.5

   The Tide Suddenly Turns!! Piccolo, the Warrior Who Came LateVegeta witnesses Gohan's attack, but is unable to do anything due to the vast difference in strength. Just as Frieza is about to finish off Gohan, Krillin's Kienzan cuts Frieza's tail. Frieza is puzzled, and Krillin provokes him, running away. Dende takes advantage of the opportunity to rush over to Gohan. What power does Dende possess?

7. 07

   March 13, 1991 · 30m

   Déjà vu8.5

   Piccolo's Self-Confidence! I Will Be the One to Defeat FreezaPiccolo quickly takes control of the battle with Frieza, and the putrid purple monster is shocked to learn the secret behind his opponent's powers!

8. 08

   March 20, 1991 · 30m

   Freeza's Second Transformation?8.0

   Sally Forth, Goku!! A Furious Freeza's 2nd TransformationJust as it appears that Piccolo has gained the upper hand, Frieza quickly dashes all hopes for victory by revealing his second monstrous transformation!

9. 09

   March 27, 1991 · 30m

   Another Transformation?8.5

   Fear Me!! Freeza Does Battle With a 3rd TransformationUnable to watch as Piccolo is overwhelmed by Frieza, Gohan springs into action! Meanwhile, Vegeta devises a risky plan.

10. 10

    April 3, 1991 · 30m

    Dende's Demise8.0

    The Death of Dende... Come Forth! Intense, Full-Force PowerHaving 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 reign.

11. 11

    April 10, 1991 · 30m

    The Renewed Goku8.0

    The Moment We've Waited For!!! Son Goku is RevivedVegeta, who firmly believes himself to be a Super Saiyan, fires off a full-power energy blast at Frieza, but it is easily deflected with a kick. He despairs at the overwhelming difference in power. Shedding tears, he experiences failure for the first time in his life... Vegeta has completely lost the will to fight, and just as death draws nearer, Goku's wounds finally heal.

12. 12

    April 17, 1991 · 30m

    The End of Vegeta8.0

    Such Regret…!! The Proud Saiyan, Vegeta DiesGoku rejoins his friends on the battlefield, but not before Vegeta is defeated by Frieza!

13. 13

    April 24, 1991 · 30m

    The Ultimate Battle8.0

    The Curtain Opens on the Super Decisive Battle!! I Am Going to Defeat YouGoku 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 warzone.

14. 14

    May 1, 1991 · 30m

    Clash of the Super Powers8.0

    The Two Great Superpowers Collide! A Physical Battle Where Both Get Serious!!!Goku and Frieza continue their epic battle! An underwater attack puts Goku on top until Frieza traps him in an energy ball!

15. 15

    May 8, 1991 · 30m

    Freeza's Boast8.5

    Freeza's Terrible Declaration! I Will Defeat You Without Using My HandsFrieza vows to beat Goku without using his hands.

16. 16

    May 15, 1991 · 30m

    Bold and Fearless8.5

    That Ain't No Bluff!! The Audaciously Wonderful Guy, Son GokuCaptain Ginyu returns to the battlefield in Bulma's body!

17. 17

    May 22, 1991 · 30m

    Embodiment of Fire8.0

    Showdown!! The Embodiment of Flame in a 20-Fold Kaiō-Ken KamehamehaGoku's powerful Kaio-Ken attack has no effect on Frieza.

18. 18

    May 29, 1991 · 30m

    Trump Card8.0

    An Extra-Large Genki-Dama — This is the Final Trump Card!!Once again, Goku is rescued by a vision!

19. 19

    June 5, 1991 · 30m

    Keep the Chance Alive8.0

    Seize the Chance!! Piccolo's Suicide Support StrikeYamcha, Tenshinhan, and Chiaotzu find themselves in serious trouble when the Ginyu Force invades King Kai's planet!

20. 20

    June 12, 1991 · 30m

    Power of the Spirit8.0

    The Incredible Destructive Force of the Genki-Dama!! Who Will Survive?!Chaos erupts on King Kai's planet as the Z-fighters battle the Ginyu Force!

21. 21

    June 19, 1991 · 30m

    Transformed At Last8.0

    Transformed At Last!! The Legendary Super Saiyan, Son GokuA 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.

22. 22

    June 26, 1991 · 30m

    Explosion of Anger8.0

    An Explosion of Anger!! Goku, Avenge Everyone's DeathsEngulfed in golden light, Goku announces that he is now a Super Saiyan.

23. 23

    July 3, 1991 · 30m

    Namek's Destruction9.5

    The Destruction of Planet Namek?! A Demonic Flash Penetrates the GroundFinding 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 the planet.

24. 24

    July 10, 1991 · 30m

    A Final Attack9.5

    I Am Going To Win… Risking Survival, A Final AttackWith only minutes to go before the planet explodes, Frieza reaches his maximum power!

25. 25

    July 17, 1991 · 30m

    Approaching Destruction9.5

    Shenlong, Fly Through Space!! The Time of Namek's Destruction Draws NearThe battle between Goku and Frieza rages on! Back on Earth, the seven Dragon Balls have been restored.

26. 26

    July 24, 1991 · 30m

    Gohan Returns9.5

    I am Son Goku's Son!! Gohan Returns to the BattlefieldFrieza's victims have been wished back to life, but as they begin to rise, Goku falls - overwhelmed by Frieza's devastating assault.

27. 27

    July 31, 1991 · 30m

    The Last Wish8.5

    I'm Staying on This Planet!! A Final Wish Toward VictoryThe Eldest and the people of Namek have been brought back to life, and the dragon Porunga has reappeared to grant the last of three wishes.

28. 28

    August 7, 1991 · 30m

    Duel On A Vanishing Planet8.0

    Let's Get It On!! Two Remain on a Vanishing PlanetGoku chooses to stay behind and finish his fight with Frieza.

29. 29

    August 14, 1991 · 30m

    Pathos Of Frieza8.0

    Pathos of Freeza! Once He Starts Shaking He's Unstoppable!!Time grows short for Goku as each passing second brings Namek closer to destruction.

30. 30

    August 21, 1991 · 30m

    Frieza Defeated!7.3

    Goku's Declaration of Victory!! As Freeza Destroys Himself…Frieza lashes out in a blind rage, launching a reckless volley of energy attacks. In the face of Goku's superior power, the evil tyrant's greatest fear has come true.

31. 31

    August 28, 1991 · 30m

    Mighty Blast of Rage9.0

    Freeza Defeated!! A Single Blast Packed With a Totality of RageLearning that the Namekian Dragon Balls can revive humans many times, Gohan and the others let out a cry of joy. Now they can bring Krillin and Chiaozu back to life. On Namek, Goku's crushing victory brings an end to the deadly battle. However, as Goku leaves, Freeza strikes the final blow...

32. 32

    September 4, 1991 · 30m

    Namek's Explosion... Goku's End?9.0

    Planet Namek's Great Explosion!! Goku Disappears into SpaceEven though it looks like Goku is trapped on the exploding planet Namek, Dende has a good reason to celebrate: the Dragon Balls have the power to bring Goku back to life.

33. 33

    September 11, 1991 · 30m

    Goku's Alive!!9.0

    Son Goku Survived — The Z Warriors Are All Resurrected!!It is a time of joyful reunions as old friends long absent are finally wished home with the Dragon Balls! Krillin and Yamcha are brought back from the spirit realm.