Dragon Ball Z Kai: Season 1

2009 · 26 episodes · ★ 8.3

What Season 1 of Dragon Ball Z Kai

The season begins years after the defeat of Piccolo Daimaoh. Goku lives peacefully with Chi-Chi and his son Gohan until Raditz, a tailed alien, arrives on Earth and introduces himself as Goku's older brother. He reveals that both of them are Saiyans, a warrior race that conquers planets, and invites Goku to join him. The conflict escalates with the arrival of Vegeta and Nappa, who are searching for the strongest warriors on the planet. Goku, Piccolo, Gohan and their friends race against the clock to protect their loved ones.

26episodes

Apr 5, 2009premiered

Oct 4, 2009final episode

11.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Prologue to Battle! The Return of Goku!
Apr 5, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.0
Goku is a legendary warrior and the strongest fighter on the planet, but he's about to encounter a foe from outofthisworld. What brings this new menace to Earth? And what's up with his tail?
Writing: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
1x02 The Enemy Is Goku's Brother?! The Secret of the Mighty Saiyan Warriors!
Apr 12, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 7.9
When Raditz abducts Gohan and announces his plans to conquer Earth, Goku and Piccolo are forced into an uneasy alliance. The two rivals don't trust each other, but neither of them can defeat the Saiyan on their own!
1x03 A Life or Death Battle! Goku and Piccolo's Desperate Attack!
Apr 19, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 7.9
Despite the fury of their attacks, Goku and Piccolo are unable to land a death blow in their battle against Raditz. Gohan's unexpected outburst manages to weaken the powerful Saiyan, but it may be too little, too late.
1x04 Run in the Afterlife, Goku! The One Million Mile Snake Way!
Apr 26, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 7.7
Now that he's dead, Goku must fight to survive in the afterlife, especially during his treacherous trek down Snake Way. Back on Earth, Gohan endures his own punishment as a student in the house of Piccolo!
1x05 Wilderness Survival! A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan!
May 3, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 7.5
Piccolo tries to toughen up Gohan with some wilderness survival training, but things get hairy when the young Saiyan sees his first full moon! Meanwhile, Yajirobe summons Earth's strongest fighters to Kami's Lookout.
1x06 The End of Snake Way! King Kai's Bizarre Test!
May 10, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.1
As the deadly Saiyan invaders approach Earth, Gohan makes slow, but steady, progress under the watchful eye of Piccolo, and Goku struggles with the "gravity" of his training under King Kai.
1x07 The Battle with Ten-Times Gravity! Goku's Race Against the Clock!
May 17, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.0
To prove himself worthy of King Kai's training, Goku must test his mettle against a fleetfooted monkey and a powerful cricket that's big on respect. Meanwhile, in the land of the living, Gohan takes a beating from his monstrous master!
1x08 Shenron Appears! The Saiyans Arrive Sooner than Expected!
May 24, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.0
Goku's training under King Kai is finally complete, and he's eager to return to Earth. Master Roshi uses the Dragon Balls to summon Shenron, but will Goku make it back in time to stop the Saiyans?
1x09 Yamcha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen!
May 31, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.2
The Saiyans have arrived, Goku isn't even on the planet, and the overmatched ZFighters represent Earth's last line of defense. When Vegeta and Nappa unleash the gruesome Saibamen, Yamcha picks a fight that could be his last!
1x10 Sit Tight, Chiaotzu! Tien's Screaming Tri-Beam!
Jun 7, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.0
Krillin's furious attack wipes out the Saibamen, but the ZFighters are powerless against the Saiyan warlords. One by one, Earth's defenders suffer devastating injuries or fall in battle. Goku's return is their only hope for survival.
1x11 Will Goku Make It in Time?! Three Hours Until the Battle Resumes!
Jun 14, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.2
Piccolo hatches a desperate plan to prolong the battle until Goku's arrival. When Vegeta senses an awesome source of power approaching, he orders Nappa to dispose of remaining ZFighters starting with Gohan!
1x12 Farewell, Piccolo! Goku's Furious Counterattack!
Jun 21, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.5
Goku arrives in time to save Gohan and Krillin, and the resurrected warrior is eager to put the hurt on Nappa. When it becomes clear that Goku is no ordinary fighter, Prince Vegeta steps in to finish the fight himself!
1x13 The Power of the Kaio-Ken! Goku vs. Vegeta!
Jun 28, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.8
The stage is set for a final showdown between Vegeta and Goku. The Saiyan Prince is stronger, faster, and far more ruthless. Goku's only hope for victory is a technique that may very well destroy him!
1x14 An All-Out Kamehame-Ha! Vegeta's Terrible Transformation!
Jul 5, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.7
Vegeta can’t handle the fury of Goku’s triple Kaio-Ken technique, so the Saiyan warlord unleashes his inner ape. Weakened by his furious onslaught, Goku’s only hope to defeat the beast is the mighty Spirit Bomb!
1x15 Goku on the Ropes! Pin Your Hopes on the Spirit Bomb!
Jul 12, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.2
As Goku lies exhausted and vulnerable on the field of battle, Gohan and Krillin take aim at Vegeta’s only weakness: his tail! If they can take the ape out of the fight, they might have a chance to escape with their lives.
1x16 Defeat the Invincible Vegeta! Work a Miracle, Gohan!
Jul 19, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.0
Krillin and Gohan team up to blast Vegeta with a Spirit Bomb, but the Saiyan prince refuses to die. Things look bad for the Z-Fighters until Yajirobe distracts the enemy long enough for Gohan to undergo a transformation of his own!
1x17 Dawn of a Fierce Battle! The Star of Hope Is Piccolo's Homeland!
Aug 2, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.0
Vegeta has been defeated, but there’s no time to celebrate. The Z-Fighters must find a way to resurrect the friends who died stopping the Saiyan invasion. Fortunately for the fallen, Krillin has a plan!
1x18 The Ship Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek!
Aug 9, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.0
Preparations for the journey to Namek hit a snag when Bulma accidentally blows up the remaining Saiyan spaceship. Mr. Popo may know of another vessel, so he and Bulma travel to the Earth’s end for a closer look.
1x19 A Powerful New Foe! Frieza, Ruler of the Universe!
Aug 16, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.8
A bad case of space boredom makes Bulma a pain to share close quarters with, and Vegeta recovers from his injuries only to discover that Frieza has a head start on tracking down the magic Dragon Balls!
1x20 The Rebellion Against Frieza! Vegeta's Burning Ambition!
Aug 23, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.8
Gohan and Krillin beat up on Frieza’s henchmen, but their spaceship is destroyed in the process. Vegeta is headed for a showdown with Cui, and the shrewd Saiyan is keeping his true power level under wraps!
1x21 Protect the Dragon Balls! The Namekians' All-Out Attack!
Aug 30, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.7
Goku blasts off in a brand new spaceship specially equipped with a device designed to help increase his strength! On Namek, Krillin and Gohan watch in horror as Frieza’s men slaughter innocent Namekians.
1x22 Dodoria's Terrifying Chase! A Truth Revealed to Vegeta!
Sep 6, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.7
Gohan and Krillin risk their lives to rescue a young Namekian, and Vegeta goes on the rampage after learning the truth about the destruction of his home planet!
1x23 Vegeta's Covert Maneuvers! A Tragic Assault on the Namekians!
Sep 13, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.3
After easily defeating Dodoria, Vegeta begins his violent search for the two remaining Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, Krillin and his new friend Dende set out to warn the eldest Namekian of the horror headed his way!
1x24 Friends Reborn! Zarbon's Hideous Transformation!
Sep 20, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.5
King Kai telepathically "phones" Goku with a warning to stay as far away from Frieza as possible! Back on Namek, Vegeta is shocked to discover how much a simple transformation can increase Zarbon’s power.
1x25 Power Up, Krillin! Frieza's Mounting Apprehension!
Sep 27, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.7
The eldest Namekian unlocks the full force of Krillin's dormant power, so the bald brawler can better protect his Dragon Ball. Elsewhere, a Saiyan-related premonition prompts Frieza to call for reinforcements.
1x26 The Scheme Is Shattered! Vegeta Strikes Back at Zarbon! Season Finale
Oct 4, 2009 · 26 min · ★ 8.7
Vegeta lays it on the line in a daring attempt to steal the Dragon Balls right out from under Frieza’s nose. Krillin’s riding high on a Namekian power surge, but he’s about to wander into a dogfight he can’t survive!