The Best Episodes of Dragon Ball Z Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #1 - Held Captive

   S2:E13/14/1990

   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.

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   7.9/10(9 votes)

   #2 - Look Out Below

   S2:E23/21/1990

   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.

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   8.0/10(9 votes)

   #3 - The Search Continues

   S2:E34/4/1990

   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.

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   8.2/10(9 votes)

   #4 - A Friendly Surprise

   S2:E44/11/1990

   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!

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   8.1/10(9 votes)

   #5 - Brood of Evil

   S2:E54/18/1990

   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!

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   8.0/10(8 votes)

   #6 - Frieza Strikes!

   S2:E64/25/1990

   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!

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   8.0/10(9 votes)

   #7 - Defying Orders

   S2:E75/2/1990

   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.

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   8.1/10(9 votes)

   #8 - Namek's Defense

   S2:E85/9/1990

   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!

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   8.1/10(8 votes)

   #9 - The Hunted

   S2:E95/16/1990

   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!

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    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #10 - The Prince Fights Back

    S2:E105/23/1990

    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!

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    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Unexpected Problem

    S2:E115/30/1990

    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!

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    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Vegeta has a Ball

    S2:E126/6/1990

    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!

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    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #13 - The Past and Future

    S2:E136/20/1990

    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!

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    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Zarbon's Surprise

    S2:E146/27/1990

    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!

    Director:Shigeyasu Yamauchi

    Writer:Hiroshi Toda

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    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Guru's Gift

    S2:E157/4/1990

    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?

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    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Piccolo vs. Everyone

    S2:E167/18/1990

    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.

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    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Zarbon's Mission

    S2:E178/1/1990

    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!

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    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Gohan, the Hunted

    S2:E188/8/1990

    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!

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    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Unknown Enemies

    S2:E198/22/1990

    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.

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    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Destination: Guru

    S2:E208/29/1990

    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!

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    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Bulma's Big Day

    S2:E219/5/1990

    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!

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    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #22 - Hidden Power

    S2:E229/12/1990

    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?

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    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #23 - New Ally, New Problem

    S2:E239/19/1990

    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!

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    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Guldo's Mind Binds

    S2:E249/26/1990

    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!

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    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Recoome Unleashed

    S2:E2510/24/1990

    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!

    Director:Minoru Okazaki

    Writer:Hiroshi Toda

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