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The Best Episodes of Dragon Ball Z Season 3

Every episode of Dragon Ball Z Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dragon Ball Z Season 3!

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Now happily married and with a son, martial arts champion Goku must defend Earth from a series of extraterrestrial invaders bent on destruction.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 1 - Password Is Porunga
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Password Is Porunga

    S3:E1

    Having acquired all seven Namekian Dragon Balls, Krillin and Gohan are ready to summon the dragon and make their wish. There’s just one problem: they don’t know the password!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 2 - Piccolo's Return
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Piccolo's Return

    S3:E2

    With the help of young Dende, Krillin and Gohan learn they will be granted three wishes! But even as Krillin and Gohan call upon the dragon, Vegeta races to the scene on a mission to wish for mortality!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 3 - The Fusion
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #3 - The Fusion

    S3:E3

    With the Dragon Balls gone and his plan in ruins, Frieza unleashes his fury upon Vegeta, Gohan, and Krillin. Elsewhere, the newly-revived Piccolo finds himself on Planet Namek. Will his arrival be enough to turn the tide?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 4 - Fighting Power: One Million??
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Fighting Power: One Million??

    S3:E4

    Frieza reveals a dark secret from Vegeta’s past, but the villain has an even more shocking secret in store for the Z-fighters! As the monster’s power level rises to terrifying new heights, all hope for the universe seems lost!

    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda
    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  5. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 5 - Gohan Attacks
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Gohan Attacks

    S3:E5

    Frieza claims his first victim, Krillin, and Gohan must summon every ounce of his strength in order to save his friend. Can the young Saiyan put a stop to Freiza’s ruthless onslaught, or is he destined to become the next victim?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 6 - Piccolo the Super-Namek
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Piccolo the Super-Namek

    S3:E6

    Gohan and Krillin continue their struggle against the overwhelming powers of Frieza, but as the fighting reaches its peak, a new warrior arrives on the battlefield to aid them in their efforts!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 7 - Déjà vu
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Déjà vu

    S3:E7

    Piccolo quickly takes control of the battle with Frieza, and the putrid purple monster is shocked to learn the secret behind his opponent’s powers!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 8 - Frieza's Second Transformation
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Frieza's Second Transformation

    S3:E8

    Just as it appears that Piccolo has gained the upper hand, Frieza quickly dashes all hopes for victory by revealing his second monstrous transformation!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 9 - Another Transformation?
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Another Transformation?

    S3:E9

    Unable to watch as Piccolo is overwhelmed by Frieza, Gohan springs into action! Meanwhile, Vegeta devises a risky plan for transforming himself into a Super Saiyan!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 10 - Dende's Demise
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Dende's Demise

    S3:E10

    Having reached his ultimate form, Frieza is determined to destroy the remaining Z-fighters one by one, but Vegeta boldly announces the end of Frieza’s tyrannical reign! Are Vegeta’s claims true? Has he become a Super Saiyan?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 11 - The Renewed Goku
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #11 - The Renewed Goku

    S3:E11

    Despite his new powers, Vegeta proves no match for Frieza! Meanwhile, Goku’s time in the rejuvenation chamber is nearly complete! Can he reach the battlefield in time to save his friends?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 12 - The End of Vegeta
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #12 - The End of Vegeta

    S3:E12

    Goku rejoins his friends on the battlefield, but not before Vegeta is defeated by Frieza! As the Saiyan Prince clings to life by a thread, he reveals the secrets of his violent past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 13 - The Ultimate Battle
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #13 - The Ultimate Battle

    S3:E13

    Feeling a new sense of connection to the dwindling Saiyan race, Goku wages war on the monstrous Frieza! As the fight intensifies, Frieza directs his energy blasts at Namek itself, turning the planet into a lava-spewing war zone!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 14 - Clash of the Super Powers
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Clash of the Super Powers

    S3:E14

    Goku and Frieza continue their epic battle! An underwater attack puts Goku on top until Frieza traps him in an energy ball! It's fun and games for Frieza, but the exploding ball may prove deadly for Goku!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 15 - Frieza's Boast
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Frieza's Boast

    S3:E15

    Frieza vows to beat Goku without using his hands, but the mighty Saiyan soon makes the mosnter eat his words! Elsewhere, Captain Ginyu uses his Body Switch Technique on Bulma, leaving her trapped in the body of a frog!

    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda
    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  16. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 16 - Bold and Fearless
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Bold and Fearless

    S3:E16

    Captain Ginyu returns to the battlefield in Bulma's body! Can Piccolo, Krillin, and Gohan handle this Femme Fatale? Later, Frieza powers up to fifty percent of his maximum, and Goku finds himself completely outmatched!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 17 - Embodiment of Fire
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Embodiment of Fire

    S3:E17

    Goku’s powerful Kaio-Ken attack has no effect on Frieza, who is still only fighting with fifty-percent of his power! Just as it seems Frieza has won the battle, a dream-like vision helps Goku ascend to a higher level of power and strength!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 18 - Trump Card
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Trump Card

    S3:E18

    Once again, Goku is rescued by a vision! This time, Vegeta talks to Goku from beyond the grave to offer new hope and encouragement! But when Goku realizes that the battle against Frieza is futile, he turns to his last resort: the Spirit Bomb!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 19 - Keep the Chance Alive
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Keep the Chance Alive

    S3:E19

    Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu find themselves in serious trouble when the Ginyu Force invades King Kai’s planet! Meanwhile, as Frieza thwarts Goku’s efforts to gather energy for the Spirit Bomb, Piccolo must enter the battle!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 20 - Power of the Spirit
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Power of the Spirit

    S3:E20

    Chaos erupts on King Kai’s planet as the Z-fighters battle the Ginyu Force! Back on Planet Namek, the life and death struggle between Piccolo and Frieza rages on, and Goku completes his Spirit Bomb!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 21 - Transformed at Last
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Transformed at Last

    S3:E21

    A victory celebration comes to a halt when Frieza reappears! With no reserves left, Goku watches helplessly as Frieza directs his fury at Piccolo and Krillin. Enraged by the loss of his friends, Goku undergoes a wild transformation!

    Director:Shigeyasu Yamauchi
    Writer:Hiroshi Toda

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  22. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 22 - Explosion of Anger
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #22 - Explosion of Anger

    S3:E22

    Engulfed in golden light, Goku announces that he is now a Super Saiyan! Frieza is unimpressed - until the fighting begins! In a raging battle, Frieza is horrified when he realizes that Goku is now superior to him in every way!

    Director:Junichi Fujise
    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  23. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 23 - Namek's Destruction
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Namek's Destruction

    S3:E23

    Finding himself no match for Goku, Frieza attacks Planet Namek! Unable to react in time, Goku is forced to watch helplessly as the fiery blast rips through Namek’s core! Can anyone survive such incredible destruction?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 24 - A Final Attack
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #24 - A Final Attack

    S3:E24

    With only minutes to go before the planet explodes, Frieza reaches his maximum power! Meanwhile, Gohan and Bulma race back to Goku’s spaceship. Can Goku defeat Frieza in time to rejoin his son and fly to safety?

    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda
    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  25. Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Episode 25 - Approaching Destruction
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #25 - Approaching Destruction

    S3:E25

    The battle between Goku and Frieza rages on! Back on Earth, the seven Dragon Balls have been restored, but with Namek’s destruction imminent, can Kami and Mr. Popo summon the Eternal Dragon before it’s too late?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Password Is Porunga" is the best rated episode of "Dragon Ball Z" season 3. It scored 7.1/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/30/1991. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Piccolo's Return".