Dragon Ball Z: Season 3
Dragon Ball Z Season 3 continues the overarching saga across thirty-three episodes. The television series features animation, science fiction, fantasy, action, and adventure. The narrative follows the ongoing adventures of martial arts champions and warriors. The season picks up as the Saiyans have returned. The characters navigate these challenges while dealing with personal lives, family, and martial arts training.
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Martial arts champions possess extraordinary combat abilities and powers.
- Saiyans are a powerful warrior race that have returned to confront the heroes.
- Family relationships and personal lives are established, including marriage and having a son.
- The overarching narrative spans multiple seasons and episodes involving action, fantasy, and science fiction elements.
Season overview
Dragon Ball Z Season 3 continues the overarching saga across thirty-three episodes. The television series features animation, science fiction, fantasy, action, and adventure. The narrative follows the ongoing adventures of martial arts champions and warriors. The season picks up as the Saiyans have returned. The characters navigate these challenges while dealing with personal lives, family, and martial arts training. The series explores the unfolding conflict and battles as the heroes defend against formidable adversaries. The events build upon the established lore and character relationships from previous seasons, testing the limits of the fighters' strength and resolve.
Episode Guide
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Password Is Porunga
Jan 30, 1991
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!
Piccolo's Return
Feb 6, 1991
With the help of young Dende, Krillin and Gohan learn they will be granted three wishes! But even as Krillin and Gohan call upon the dragon, Vegeta races to the scene on a mission
The Fusion
Feb 13, 1991
With the Dragon Balls gone and his plan in ruins, Frieza unleashes his fury upon Vegeta, Gohan, and Krillin. Elsewhere, the newly-revived Piccolo finds himself on Planet Namek. Wil
Fighting Power: One Million??
Feb 20, 1991
Frieza reveals a dark secret from Vegeta’s past, but the villain has an even more shocking secret in store for the Z-fighters! As the monster’s power level rises to terrifying new
Gohan Attacks
Feb 27, 1991
Frieza claims his first victim, Krillin, and Gohan must summon every ounce of his strength in order to save his friend. Can the young Saiyan put a stop to Freiza’s ruthless onslaug
Piccolo the Super-Namek
Mar 6, 1991
Gohan and Krillin continue their struggle against the overwhelming powers of Frieza, but as the fighting reaches its peak, a new warrior arrives on the battlefield to aid them in t
Déjà vu
Mar 13, 1991
Piccolo quickly takes control of the battle with Frieza, and the putrid purple monster is shocked to learn the secret behind his opponent’s powers!
Frieza's Second Transformation
Mar 20, 1991
Just as it appears that Piccolo has gained the upper hand, Frieza quickly dashes all hopes for victory by revealing his second monstrous transformation!
Another Transformation?
Mar 27, 1991
Unable to watch as Piccolo is overwhelmed by Frieza, Gohan springs into action! Meanwhile, Vegeta devises a risky plan for transforming himself into a Super Saiyan!
Dende's Demise
Apr 3, 1991
Having 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 tyrannical reign! Are Vegeta’
The Renewed Goku
Apr 10, 1991
Despite his new powers, Vegeta proves no match for Frieza! Meanwhile, Goku’s time in the rejuvenation chamber is nearly complete! Can he reach the battlefield in time to save his f
The End of Vegeta
Apr 17, 1991
Goku rejoins his friends on the battlefield, but not before Vegeta is defeated by Frieza! As the Saiyan Prince clings to life by a thread, he reveals the secrets of his violent pas
The Ultimate Battle
Apr 24, 1991
Feeling a new sense of connection to the dwindling Saiyan race, Goku wages war on the monstrous Frieza! As the fight intensifies, Frieza directs his energy blasts at Namek itself,
Clash of the Super Powers
May 1, 1991
Goku and Frieza continue their epic battle! An underwater attack puts Goku on top until Frieza traps him in an energy ball! It's fun and games for Frieza, but the exploding ball ma
Frieza's Boast
May 8, 1991
Frieza vows to beat Goku without using his hands, but the mighty Saiyan soon makes the mosnter eat his words! Elsewhere, Captain Ginyu uses his Body Switch Technique on Bulma, leav
Bold and Fearless
May 15, 1991
Captain Ginyu returns to the battlefield in Bulma's body! Can Piccolo, Krillin, and Gohan handle this Femme Fatale? Later, Frieza powers up to fifty percent of his maximum, and Gok
Embodiment of Fire
May 22, 1991
Goku’s powerful Kaio-Ken attack has no effect on Frieza, who is still only fighting with fifty-percent of his power! Just as it seems Frieza has won the battle, a dream-like vision
Trump Card
May 29, 1991
Once again, Goku is rescued by a vision! This time, Vegeta talks to Goku from beyond the grave to offer new hope and encouragement! But when Goku realizes that the battle against F
Keep the Chance Alive
Jun 5, 1991
Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu find themselves in serious trouble when the Ginyu Force invades King Kai’s planet! Meanwhile, as Frieza thwarts Goku’s efforts to gather energy for the S
Power of the Spirit
Jun 12, 1991
Chaos erupts on King Kai’s planet as the Z-fighters battle the Ginyu Force! Back on Planet Namek, the life and death struggle between Piccolo and Frieza rages on, and Goku complete
Transformed at Last
Jun 19, 1991
A 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. Enraged by the loss o
Explosion of Anger
Jun 26, 1991
Engulfed in golden light, Goku announces that he is now a Super Saiyan! Frieza is unimpressed - until the fighting begins! In a raging battle, Frieza is horrified when he realizes
Namek's Destruction
Jul 3, 1991
Finding 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 Namek’s core! Can anyone
A Final Attack
Jul 10, 1991
With only minutes to go before the planet explodes, Frieza reaches his maximum power! Meanwhile, Gohan and Bulma race back to Goku’s spaceship. Can Goku defeat Frieza in time to re
Approaching Destruction
Jul 17, 1991
The battle between Goku and Frieza rages on! Back on Earth, the seven Dragon Balls have been restored, but with Namek’s destruction imminent, can Kami and Mr. Popo summon the Etern
Gohan Returns
Jul 24, 1991
Frieza’s victims have been wished back to life, but as they begin to rise, Goku falls - overwhelmed by Frieza’s devastating assault. Sensing his father’s defeat, Gohan rushes to th
The Last Wish
Jul 31, 1991
Guru and the people of Namek have been brought back to life, and the dragon Porunga has reappeared to grant the last of three wishes. While a newly enraged Goku resumes his onslaug
Duel on a Vanishing Planet
Aug 7, 1991
Goku chooses to stay behind and finish his fight with Frieza. With Namek set to explode any second, there seems no way for Goku to defeat Frieza and escape in time! Has the Super S
Pathos of Frieza
Aug 14, 1991
Time grows short for Goku as each passing second brings Namek closer to ultimate destruction. As the Super Saiyan’s strength increases with every blow, it appears his epic battle w
Frieza Defeated!!
Aug 21, 1991
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 finally been realized: d
Mighty Blast of Rage
Aug 28, 1991
Even after being sliced into pieces by his own energy disk, Frieza isn’t ready to release his stranglehold on the universe. With what little power he has left, Frieza fires a final
Namek's Explosion... Goku's End?
Sep 4, 1991
Even 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! But if that’s the
Goku's Alive!!
Sep 11, 1991
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 world, but Porunga, th