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The Best Episodes of Dragon Ball Z Season 2

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 10 - The Prince Fights Back
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    S2:E10

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 9 - The Hunted
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    S2:E9

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 27 - Goku's New Power
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    S2:E27

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  4. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 34 - Gohan, Defeat Your Dad!
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    S2:E34

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 4 - A Friendly Surprise
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S2:E4

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 13 - The Past and Future
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    S2:E13

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 15 - Guru's Gift
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    S2:E15

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 18 - Gohan, the Hunted
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    S2:E18

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 19 - Unknown Enemies
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    S2:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 23 - New Ally, New Problem
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    S2:E23

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 26 - Let the Battle Begin
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S2:E26

    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.

    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 28 - A Legend Revealed
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S2:E28

    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?

    Director:Daisuke Nishio
    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  13. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 30 - Incredible Force!
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S2:E30

    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!

    Director:Minoru Okazaki
    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  14. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 35 - Captain Ginyu... The Frog
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S2:E35

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 8 - Namek's Defense
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S2:E8

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 14 - Zarbon's Surprise
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S2:E14

    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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  17. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 16 - Piccolo vs. Everyone
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S2:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 21 - Bulma's Big Day
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S2:E21

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 22 - Hidden Power
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S2:E22

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 33 - Calling the Eternal Dragon
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    S2:E33

    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?!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 3 - The Search Continues
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 5 - Brood of Evil
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    S2:E5

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 6 - Frieza Strikes!
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    S2:E6

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 7 - Defying Orders
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Episode 12 - Vegeta has a Ball
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    S2:E12

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Prince Fights Back" is the best rated episode of Dragon Ball Z season 2. It scored 8.5/10 from 11 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 23, 1990. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Hunted".