Dragon Ball Z: Season 5

1992 · 26 episodes · ★ 8.3

Cell Saga

What Season 5 of Dragon Ball Z

As the battle with the Androids rages on, a fierce evil rises from the shadows: the monster known as Cell. Dr. Gero’s heinous creation is the ultimate weapon, a fighting machine built from the genetic material of the greatest warriors ever to walk the Earth!

26episodes

May 20, 1992Premiered

Nov 18, 1992Latest episode

10.9 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 Seized with Fear
May 20, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.0
Trunks and Krillin join Bulma at the crash site of the mysterious time capsule and find an eerie clue: the shell of a large, locust-like creature! Whatever arrived in the time capsule isn’t human, and it’s on the loose!
5x02 The Reunion
May 27, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.1
An insect-like monster threatens to turn Gingertown into a ghastly graveyard! In response to this new menace, Kami fuses with Piccolo, and the resulting Super Namekian flies to Gingertown for a showdown of epic proportions!
5x03 Borrowed Powers
Jun 3, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.2
Gingertown becomes a battlefield as Piccolo confronts Cell. This monster from the future gains his strength by sucking the life out of his victims! But that’s not the creature’s only talent. He also knows the Kamehameha Wave!
Directed by: Junichi Fujise · Written by: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
5x04 His Name is Cell
Jun 10, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.2
Heavily-armored tanks fail to halt Cell’s rampage, and now it’s up to Piccolo to stop the monster! As the Namekian fights for survival, Cell reveals that he’s actually an android, the ultimate achievement of Dr. Gero!
5x05 Piccolo's Folly
Jun 17, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.1
Piccolo cleverly distracts Cell long enough to regenerate his arm. The Namekian is ready for another round, and Krillin and Trunks have arrived to provide backup! With the odds mounting against him, Cell makes a tactical decision.
5x06 Laboratory Basement
Jun 24, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.1
With hopes of saving the future, Trunks and Krillin race to destroy Dr. Gero’s lab. Meanwhile, Piccolo and Tien search for the elusive Cell. But how can they stop an enemy who knows their every move?
Directing: Mitsuo Hashimoto · Screenplay: Aya Matsui
5x07 Our Hero Awakes
Jul 1, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.1
In South City, Cell plows through more civilians and accidentally runs into Krillin! Goku finally gets back on his feet, but with Cell and the other androids in full stride, can the Saiyan hero still make a difference?
5x08 Time Chamber
Jul 8, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.1
As Cell continues his deadly march, Goku hatches a plan to squeeze a year’s worth of training into just one day! Back at Master Roshi’s, the android trio arrives looking for Goku! Can Piccolo hold them off until the Saiyans return?
Directing: Shigeyasu Yamauchi · Writing: Aya Matsui
5x09 The Monster is Coming
Jul 15, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.1
Behind the closed doors of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Vegeta and Trunks struggle to push past the level of Super Saiyan! Down on Earth, Piccolo challenges Android 17 to a battle!
Directing: Yoshihiro Ueda · Writing: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
5x10 He's Here
Jul 22, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.1
Stronger than ever after fusing with Kami, Piccolo leads the attack against the androids! It looks like the Super Namekian has things under control until Cell arrives on the battlefield! Can anyone stop this hideous monster?!
Directing: Daisuke Nishio · Writing: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
5x11 Up to Piccolo
Jul 29, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.1
Just as Cell is about to absorb Android 17, Piccolo bravely steps in and foils the monster’s plan! Does the Super Namekian really have a chance at stopping Cell on his own?! Or is he simply putting off the inevitable?
Directing: Mitsuo Hashimoto · Screenplay: Aya Matsui
5x12 Silent Warrior
Aug 5, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.1
When Android 16 claims to be as strong as Cell, it seems like a wild boast! But after he launches an offensive that throws Cell against the ropes, it becomes clear that the big android has the power to back up his words!
Directing: Mitsuo Hashimoto · Screenplay: Aya Matsui
5x13 Say Goodbye, 17
Aug 12, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.1
It’s android against android as 16 clashes with Cell. Android 16 is the stronger fighter, but Cell is far too driven to be stopped now! With an underhanded attack, Cell moves one step closer to his gruesome transformation!
Directing: Yoshihiro Ueda · Writing: Aya Matsui
5x14 Sacrifice
Aug 19, 1992 · 26 min · ★ 8.3
With an onslaught of psychic blasts, Tien gives Androids 16 and 18 a chance to escape, but the powerful attack rapidly drains his strength. Tien may have saved the androids, but can he save himself?
Directing: Daisuke Nishio · Writing: Hiroshi Toda
5x15 Saiyans Emerge
Aug 26, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.2
Trunks and Vegeta emerge from the time chamber after a year of intense training. Goku and Gohan are next into the room, but with Cell nearing his ultimate form, can the fighters afford to wait another day?
Directing: Mitsuo Hashimoto · Writing: Hiroshi Toda
5x16 Super Vegeta
Sep 2, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.4
Cell obliterates a chain of islands in search of Android 18! Vegeta, fresh from the time chamber, is ready to test his new strength against the monster, but is he really stronger than a Super Saiyan?
Directing: Junichi Fujise · Writing: Sumio Uetake
5x17 Bow to the Prince
Sep 9, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.6
It’s show-and-tell for Vegeta as he demonstrates how much difference a year of training can make! Meanwhile, back in the time chamber, Gohan struggles to become a Super Saiyan.
5x18 Hour of Temptation
Sep 16, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.6
Vegeta quickly pounds Cell six feet into the ground! With his back against the wall, the monstrous android attacks Vegeta’s weakest point: his arrogance! Can the Saiyan Prince resist Cell’s tempting challenge?
5x19 Krillin's Decision
Sep 23, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.6
With beautiful Android 18 in his sights, Krillin clutches the controller that will shut her down forever. But when the moment arrives, the little man hesitates! All the while, Cell looms overhead, hungry for perfection!
5x20 The Last Defense
Sep 30, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.9
With the remote control smashed, Krillin and Trunks must save Android 18 from Cell’s power-hungry grasp. But Vegeta has other plans in mind. Will trunks attack his own father to save humanity?
5x21 Cell is Complete
Oct 14, 1992 · 26 min · ★ 8.5
The earth’s greatest fear has come true: Cell is complete! Can anyone stop the android nightmare in his final, perfect form? As the heroes nervously line up, a glimmer of hope shines from above. Gohan is a Super Saiyan!
5x22 Vegeta Must Pay
Oct 21, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.2
After allowing Cell to reach his final form, Vegeta is ready for the challenge he was promised. But as Cell easily deflects the Saiyan’s every blow, it’s clear that Vegeta has more on his hands than he bargained for!
5x23 Trunks Ascends
Oct 28, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.5
Tapping into the deepest wells of his energy, Vegeta summons one last attack: the Final Flash! Meanwhile, Trunks struggles to decide whether or not to help his father. Vegeta’s pride is at stake, but so is his life!
5x24 Saving Throw
Nov 4, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.1
Vegeta lies unconscious after his battle with Cell, and Trunks unleashes his hidden powers to save his father’s life. With Goku and Gohan still training, Trunks is the only person standing in the evil android’s way.
5x25 Ghosts from Tomorrow
Nov 11, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.2
Trunks vows to stop the future from repeating itself; Cell can’t wait for the future to unfold. It’s all up for grabs as the two warriors prepare for battle. Only one future will survive. Whose will it be?
5x26 The Cell Games Season Finale
Nov 18, 1992 · 25 min · ★ 8.2
Realizing that his powers are no match for his opponent, Trunks accepts defeat, only to be given a second chance when Cell proposes a tournament! Is Cell really interested in competition, or does he have a sinister motive?