Dragon Ball Z: Season 2
1990 · 35 episodes · ★ 8.1
Namek Saga
What Season 2 of Dragon Ball Z
Goku trains tirelessly during the journey to Namek, and his power keeps growing. A message from King Kai warns him that Frieza has the power to destroy worlds, but Goku has no intention of giving up. Meanwhile, Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu and Piccolo train with King Kai to learn his techniques. On Namek, Krillin meets the Supreme Elder, father of the Namekians and creator of the Dragon Balls. Since the elder has little life left, the group must gather the spheres before Vegeta and the tyrant Frieza do.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 Held Captive
Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin are mistaken for friends of Frieza and taken prisoner by an angry army of children! To regain their freedom and continue on their mission, the gang must convince the kids of their innocence.
2x02 Look Out Below
A near-fatal crash landing turns out to have a silver lining when Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin are rescued by two friendly Namekians who agree to help them locate the seven Dragon Balls.
2x03 The Search Continues
Gohan, Krillin, and Bulma continue their search for the Dragon Balls with the help of their new friend Zaacro. Back on Earth, Goku has escaped from the hospital to begin training for his upcoming re-match with Vegeta.
2x04 A Friendly Surprise
As Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan close in on the last of the Dragon Balls, they uncover a shocking secret about their Namekian friends. Meanwhile, Goku works to build up his strength, and Vegeta sets his sights on revenge!
2x05 Brood of Evil
Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan finally continue their quest to locate all seven Dragon balls. Unfortunately, the gang soon discovers that they aren’t the only ones seeking the magical orbs!
2x06 Frieza Strikes!
Krillin, Gohan, and Bulma are horrified to see Vegeta’s space pod land on Planet Namek, but the Saiyan Prince is the least of their problems. Yet another epically evil villain has come to Namek in search of the Dragon Balls!
2x07 Defying Orders
With the odds are rapidly mounting against them, Krillin and Gohan will need some serious help if they hope to recover the Dragon Balls from Frieza and his henchmen.
2x08 Namek's Defense
Krillin and Gohan get their first glimpse of Frieza’s cruelty as the villain unleashes his henchmen upon an unsuspecting Namek village. Frieza wants the fifth Dragon Ball, and he is prepared to learn its location by any means necessary!
2x09 The Hunted
Gohan risks his life to rescue a Namek boy from the clutches of Frieza’s evil henchmen. Now Gohan and Krillin have an even bigger problem on their hands: Dodoria is chasing them, and he won’t stop until he has his revenge!
2x10 The Prince Fights Back
Dodoria’s search for Krillin and Gohan brings him face to face with an unexpected foe - Vegeta! The Saiyan prince has a score to settle with Dodoria, and the time for a final showdown between these two powerful villains has arrived!
2x11 Unexpected Problem
Goku’s journey to Namek takes an unexpected detour when his spaceship is knocked off course by an asteroid! Goku has to act fast to get his ship back on track because he’s headed straight for the fiery center of a star!
2x12 Vegeta has a Ball
With his new abilities, Vegeta quickly tracks down and forcefully acquires another Dragon Ball. Now, there is only one magic orb left to find, and Dende knows who has it - the Eldest Namekian!
2x13 The Past and Future
King Kai becomes concerned after learning that Goku is on a collision course with the ruthless Frieza. Meanwhile, back on Planet Namek, the battle between Vegeta and Zarbon has begun!
2x14 Zarbon's Surprise
Vegeta’s latest battle heats up as Zarbon reveals his true power: the ability to transform into a monstrous beast! With his increased size and strength, Zarbon seems ready to turn the lights out on the Saiyan Prince - permanently!
Directing: Shigeyasu Yamauchi · Writing: Hiroshi Toda
2x15 Guru's Gift
When Krillin speaks to the Eldest Namekian, he gets a double surprise! Not only does he receive a Dragon Ball, but the sleeping powers within him are awoken! Will Krillin’s incredible new strength be enough to save his friends?
2x16 Piccolo vs. Everyone
Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu continue training, but their workout gets intense when Piccolo challenges them all to a three-on-one bout! Back on Namek, Frieza’s henchmen try to revive Vegeta in order to obtain the missing Dragon Ball.
2x17 Zarbon's Mission
Vegeta escapes from the clutches of Frieza, and steals the Dragon Balls in the process! Elsewhere, Goku’s journey through space grows perilous as his ship is caught in a powerful magnetic storm!
2x18 Gohan, the Hunted
Krillin returns from his meeting with the Eldest Namekian only to be greeted by a pair of unwelcome visitors: Vegeta and Zarbon! Meanwhile, Gohan discovers the seventh and final Dragon Ball!
2x19 Unknown Enemies
The Ginyu Force has been dispatched to Planet Namek to help search for the Dragon Balls. Unaware of this new threat, Krillin and Gohan struggle to keep the seventh Dragon Ball from falling into Vegeta’s evil hands.
2x20 Destination: Guru
While Krillin and Gohan visit the Eldest Namekian, they leave the seventh Dragon Ball their hidden camp. When the Dragon Ball mysteriously disappears, Bulma must embark on a daring underwater adventure to get it back!
2x21 Bulma's Big Day
Bulma is taken hostage by Frieza’s evil henchmen, who force her to lead them on an underwater quest for the Dragon Balls. Without Gohan and Krillin to save her, she’ll have to outsmart her captors — or wind up sleeping with the fishes!
2x22 Hidden Power
Krillin and Gohan complete their journey to Guru’s house, but little do they know, Vegeta is hot on their trail! Can Guru unlock Gohan’s hidden powers in time to hold off the rampaging Saiyan’s wrath?
2x23 New Ally, New Problem
The Ginyu Force has arrived on Planet Namek! Now, Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan must form an uneasy alliance as they stand face to face with five of the fiercest warriors in the universe!
2x24 Guldo's Mind Binds
The battle with the Ginyu Force begins, as Gohan and Krillin launch a barrage of explosive energy blasts at Guldo! The Heroes are rendered helpless by Guldo’s Mind Blind technique, and this time, there is no one to save them!
2x25 Recoome Unleashed
The battle with Guldo may be over, but the real nightmare is just beginning! Recoome, the most massive member of the Ginyu Force, is ready to fight, and even the mighty Vegeta’s attacks have no effect on this monstrous foe!
Directing: Minoru Okazaki · Writing: Hiroshi Toda
2x26 Let the Battle Begin
With Krillin and Vegeta both out of commission, only Gohan remains to carry on the fight against Recoome! The young Saiyan must summon every ounce of his strength and courage in order to face this powerful foe.
Directing: Yoshihiro Ueda
2x27 Goku's New Power
Goku has arrived on Planet Namek, and without a second to lose! Gohan and Krillin are hanging by a thread, held at the mercy of the Ginyu Force! Has Goku’s training in 100-times gravity prepared him to face these powerful foes?
Writing: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
2x28 A Legend Revealed
As Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan look on, Goku easily deflects the attacks of Jeice and Burter, two of the Force’s fiercest warriors. Could Goku have become what Vegeta thought was only a legend: a Super Saiyan?
Directing: Daisuke Nishio · Writing: Aya Matsui
2x29 Ginyu Assault
When Goku proves too much for Burter and Jeice to handle on their own, Jeice retreats in search of reinforcements. Now, the real test for Goku and his newly-acquired powers is about to begin as Captain Ginyu enters the fight!
Directing: Junichi Fujise · Writing: Keiji Terui
2x30 Incredible Force!
As the battle between Goku and Captain Ginyu rages on, Gohan and Krillin steal the unguarded Dragon Balls from Frieza’s ship. It’s a race against time, and our heroes must unlock the power of the Dragon Balls before it’s too late!
Directing: Minoru Okazaki · Writing: Aya Matsui
2x31 Frieza Approaches
Goku astounds Captain Ginyu with his amazing new powers, but the Captain still has a few tricks up his sleeve! Meanwhile, Frieza arrives at the home of the Eldest Namek and begins a battle with the noble warrior, Nail!
2x32 Goku Is Ginyu and Ginyu Is Goku
In an attempt to save the Elder, Nail fights a hopeless battle against the ruthless Frieza. Meanwhile, finding himself no match for Goku’s superior abilities, Captain Ginyu unleashes his ultimate attack, the Body Switch Technique!
2x33 Calling the Eternal Dragon
Armed with the Dragon Radar, Gohan and Krillin recover the seven Dragon Balls from their hiding places. But before they can summon the Eternal Dragon to make their wish, they are confronted by a powerful new enemy - Goku?!
2x34 Gohan, Defeat Your Dad!
After taking control of Goku’s body, Captain Ginyu turns his attention to Gohan and Krillin! With Goku trapped in the Captain’s broken body, it’s up to Gohan to stop the rampaging Ginyu!
2x35 Captain Ginyu... The Frog Season Finale
As the bout between Captain Ginyu and Vegeta heats up, Goku summons the last of his strength and tricks his foe into reversing the Body Switch Technique. Now, Goku, Krillin, and Gohan must join forces with Vegeta for the battle with Frieza.
Season 2 Cast
Toshio FurukawaPiccolo (voice)35 episodes
Mayumi TanakaKrillin / Uranai Baba (voice)35 episodes
Naoki TatsutaOolong / Karin (voice)35 episodes
Ryusei NakaoFreeza (voice)35 episodes
Hirotaka SuzuokiTien Shinhan (voice)35 episodes
Hiroko EmoriMama / Chaozu / Bulma / Bulla (voice)35 episodes
Mayumi ShoChi-Chi (voice)35 episodes
Toru FuruyaYamcha (voice)35 episodes
Tomiko SuzukiMarron (voice)35 episodes
Shin AomoriKibit (voice)35 episodes
Kohei MiyauchiMaster Roshi (voice)35 episodes
Kozo ShioyaMajin Buu (voice)35 episodes
Reizō NomotoRō Kaiōshin (voice)35 episodes
Ryuuzaburou OotomoDabura (voice)35 episodes
Yuko KobayashiMarron (voice)35 episodes
Hiroshi MasuokaMaster Roshi (voice)35 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Dragon Ball Z Season 2?
Dragon Ball Z Season 2 has 35 episodes.
When did Dragon Ball Z Season 2 premiere?
It premiered on March 14, 1990.
Where to Watch Dragon Ball Z Season 2
Available by subscription on Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, and Animebox Channel Amazon Channel (offers may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 2?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 2x10, "The Prince Fights Back", has a 8.5.