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The Worst Episodes of Dragon Ball Z Kai

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Rejoin Goku and his friends in a series of cosmic battles! Toei has redubbed, recut, and cleaned up the animation of the original 1989 animated series. The show's story arc has been refined to better

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 21 - I Will Deal with the Majin! Vegeta's Final Mortal Combat!
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    S5:E21

    The Z Fighters gather as Vegeta makes his stand against Majin Buu.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 23 - A Nightmare Revisited - The Immortal Monster Majin Buu!
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E23

    Vegeta's sacrifice has left Majin Buu scattered in pieces but not defeated. As the creature regenerates, reinforcements arrive.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 16 - I Am the Strongest! The Clash of Goku vs. Vegeta
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E16

    Under Babidi’s control, Vegeta goes on a destructive rampage vowing that the carnage will continue until Goku agrees to face him in combat.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 17 - Countdown to Revival, Crush Babidi's Ambitions!
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E17

    The rematch between Goku and Vegeta heats up while Gohan and the Supreme Kai head to Babidi’s ship to confront the wizard face to face.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 19 - Straightaway into Despair? The Terror of Majin Buu
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E19

    Majin Buu has been reborn. Will Goku and Vegeta be able to put aside their personal grudge to send him back to sleep for good?

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 3 - First Up for the Ginyu Force! Guldo's Time Freeze!
    6.8/10(142 votes)

    S2:E3

    Gohan and Krillin fight to survive against Guldo, a member of the Ginyu Force who possesses awesome psychic abilities! With Goku still in space and Vegeta their only ally, things look bleak for Earth’s heroes.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 4 - The Nightmare Recoome! Come Out and Play, Vegeta!
    6.8/10(143 votes)

    S2:E4

    Vegeta ramps his battle power up to impressive levels, but he’s still no match for the Ginyu goons. To escape death, he’ll need help from some heroic former enemies. Meanwhile, Frieza tries to unlock the magic of the Dragon Balls!

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 4 Episode 4 - Vegeta's Final Push! Defeat the Invincible Cell!
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    S4:E4

    Vegeta, still willing to fight on, tries his best in his latest powered up form to take on Cell. But with the villain literally at the peak of perfection, can anyone stand a chance against him?

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 1 - A Touch-and-Go Situation! Gohan, Protect the Four Star Ball!
    7.0/10(656 votes)

    S2:E1

    Intimidated by Vegeta's superior strength, Krillin reluctantly surrenders his precious Dragon Ball. A glimmer of hope remains after Gohan secures a ball of his own – but the young warrior is headed for a beat-down courtesy of Vegeta!

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 2 - The Countdown to Battle Begins! Enter, the Ginyu Force!
    7.0/10(629 votes)

    S2:E2

    Vegeta intercepts Krillin and Gohan on their mad dash to get powered up by the Eldest Namekian, but larger problems loom on the horizon. Brace yourselves for the arrival of the Ginyu Force!

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 9 - Goku’s Comeback! Call Forth Porunga!
    7.0/10(616 votes)

    S2:E9

    Goku and his body are reunited, but the noble Saiyan is severely injured and unable to fight. A Namekian messenger rushes to assist Gohan and Krillin in summoning Shenron, but there's no guarantee he'll arrive before Frieza.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 18 - The Seal Is Released? Gohan's Kamehame-Ha of Resistance
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E18

    The Saiyan slugfest continues with every punch delivering more energy to the dormant Majin Buu. Time is running out for Gohan to stop the creature’s rebirth.

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  13. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 20 - Turn into Candy! A Hungry Majin's Bizarre Power!
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E20

    Gohan uses what’s left of his strength to protect the Supreme Kai, and the Z Fighters find an unlikely ally in their fight against Majin Buu.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 5 Episode 32 - Gohan Located! Intensive Training in the World of the Kais!
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E32

    Gohan has mastered the Z-Sword, but Goten and Trunks are still struggling with Fusion. Meanwhile, Majin Buu’s destruction is briefly put on pause.

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  15. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 19 - Kaio-Ken Times Twenty! An All-or-Nothing Kamehame-Ha!
    7.1/10(711 votes)

    S2:E19

    After suffering a savage beating at the hands of Frieza, Goku summons the awesome power of the Kaio-Ken! If his desperate attack succeeds, victory will be his, but if it fails, the Saiyan race will be eliminated!

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  16. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 1 Episode 18 - The Ship Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek!
    7.2/10(744 votes)

    S1:E18

    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.

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  17. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 5 - Goku Arrives at Last! Take Down the Ginyu Force!
    7.2/10(147 votes)

    S2:E5

    At long last, Goku finally completes his journey from Earth and arrives on planet Namek. His friends are gravely injured, but the mighty Saiyan warrior has a bag full of magic beans and a powerful secret!

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 6 - The Star Player Appears! Ginyu vs. Goku!
    7.2/10(623 votes)

    S2:E6

    As Frieza prepares for his ruthless interrogation of the Eldest Namekian, Goku shows off the benefits of training in gravity one hundred times that of Earth. Will it be enough to help him defeat Captain Ginyu?

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 17 - Goku vs. Frieza! The Super Showdown Begins!
    7.2/10(598 votes)

    S2:E17

    Goku and Frieza go head to head in a vicious slugfest that threatens to destroy the planet of Namek. Krillin and Gohan are amazed by the brutality of the battle, but Piccolo believes two warriors are just warming up!

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  20. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 2 Episode 20 - The Final Trump Card! Goku's Ultimate Spirit Bomb!
    7.2/10(709 votes)

    S2:E20

    When his most powerful attacks fail to faze Frieza, Goku turns to his ultimate weapon: the Spirit Bomb! Piccolo joins the fight to buy Goku some time, but can the noble Namekian survive long enough to taste sweet victory?

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 4 Episode 10 - Hercule Takes the Stage! The Curtain Rises on the Cell Games!
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    S4:E10

    The Cell Games finally begins. But as Goku and the others reach the fighting area, they realize another warrior is willing to join the fray going by the name of "Hercule."

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 6 Episode 7 - On a Roll! Buu-Buu-Volleyball!
    7.2/10(3 votes)

    S6:E7

    A newly powered up Gotenks seeks vengeance on Super Buu, but Buu has made it clear he won’t go down without a fight.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 6 Episode 8 - Thanks for Waiting, Everyone! A Reborn Gohan Heads for Earth!
    7.2/10(3 votes)

    S6:E8

    The battle between Gotenks and Super Buu ends abruptly when Buu inexplicably falls asleep. Gohan is finally ready to unleash his new powers.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 6 Episode 10 - Buu's Sinister Scheme: Gotenks Is Absorbed
    7.2/10(3 votes)

    S6:E10

    Majin Buu returns to the battlefield with suspiciously renewed confidence. Turning his focus to Trunks and Goten, he goads them into becoming Gotenks once more

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 6 Episode 11 - The Elder Kai's Brainstorm! Return to Life, Goku!
    7.2/10(3 votes)

    S6:E11

    Gohan’s fight with Buu continues, but Gohan is struggling to keep up. Left with no other options, the Elder Kai decides that Goku must return to Earth.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"I Will Deal with the Majin! Vegeta's Final Mortal Combat!" is the worst rated episode of "Dragon Ball Z Kai". It scored 6/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/31/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Nightmare Revisited - The Immortal Monster Majin Buu!".