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Prelude to Vengeance

  • Season 1 · Episode 118
  • 25 min

Piccolo Daimao has declared annihilation of the world, one sector at a time. First up, Metro West, home of Bulma's parents. Tenshinhan, having mastered the Mafuba, prepares to fight Piccolo Daimao, but a new menace threatens all. Goku race to offer aid, but will it be too late?

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Season 1

153 episodes · 1986

1–50
51–100
101–150
  1. Episode 101: The Fallen101✓ WatchedThe Fallen25 min · Feb 17, 1988The Kikouhou has left both fighters weary and exhausted. With all of their energy gone and the stage destroyed by the Kikouhou, Tenshinhan and Goku plummet towards the Earth, with the first to touch down losing the match! A new Champion is crowned today!
  2. Episode 102: Enter King Piccolo102✓ WatchedEnter King Piccolo25 min · Feb 24, 1988Kuririn is dead! As Goku sets out on a quest for revenge, his friends attempt to learn the identity of Kuririn's killer. All clues lead to the Turtle Hermit's past and an evil that could destroy the world!
  3. Episode 103: Tambourine Attacks!103✓ WatchedTambourine Attacks!25 min · Mar 2, 1988Piccolo Daimao has begun his sinister plot to restore his power and take over the world. All he needs are the seven Dragon Balls and all of the Tenkaichi Budokai participants - dead.
  4. Episode 104: Mark of the Demon104✓ WatchedMark of the Demon25 min · Mar 9, 1988The evil Piccolo Daimao has sent his henchman, Tambourine to kill all the warriors that could foil his plan. Goku, in an effort to avenge Kuririn's death, is defeated by Tambourine and left stranded. He runs into a strange mountain man - but is he friend or foe?
  5. Episode 105: Here Comes Yajirobe105✓ WatchedHere Comes Yajirobe25 min · Mar 16, 1988Lost in the wilderness, Goku fights for his honor after a mountain boy accuse him of stealing his fish. Meanwhile, the Turtle Hermit and company desperately search for a means of stopping Piccolo Daimao from obtaining the Dragon Balls and annihilating all martial artists!
  6. Episode 106: Terrible Tambourine106✓ WatchedTerrible Tambourine25 min · Mar 23, 1988Tambourine continues his seek-and-slaughter campaign of martial artists as he sets his sight on victim eight: Yamcha! The Turtle Hermit takes Tenshinhan and Chiaotzu on a cross-country race for the Dragon Balls, as they try to stay ahead of the competition, Piccolo Daimao and his dastardly horde. Meanwhile Goku attempts to persuade mountain-boy Yajirobe to hand over his Dragon Ball to help save Kuririn!
  7. Episode 107: Tien's Atonement107✓ WatchedTien's Atonement25 min · Apr 6, 1988Tambourine closes in on Goku and Yajirobe as the two warriors engage in a cross-country chase - of each other. Meanwhile, to obtain a Dragon Ball Tenshinhan must first atone for the brutality of his past.
  8. Episode 108: Goku's Revenge108✓ WatchedGoku's Revenge25 min · Apr 13, 1988The final showdown between Goku and Tambourine is here! As Goku fights to avenge Kuririn's death, the Turtle Hermit, Tenshinhan, and Chiaotzu continue their race against Piccolo Daimao for the Dragon Balls. However, Piccolo Daimao is out to get those responsible for Cymbal's demise, and the trail leads him to Goku!
  9. Episode 109: Goku vs. King Piccolo109✓ WatchedGoku vs. King Piccolo25 min · Apr 20, 1988Son Goku must stand alone as he faces the wrath of Piccolo Daimao. Without aid, and protecting the One-Star Dragon Ball, Goku defends his life as the dastardly alien seeks revenge for the deaths of Cymbal and Tambourine, two of his prized soldiers. The Turtle Hermit finds himself between a rock and a hard place as he quests for the Three-Star ball.
  10. Episode 110: Piccolo Closes In110✓ WatchedPiccolo Closes In25 min · May 4, 1988Exhausted, bruised, and alone, Goku makes a final stand against the seemingly indestructible Piccolo Daimao. As the Turtle Hermit and others continue their pursuit of the Dragon Balls, it becomes clear that the trail leads to the dark forces of Piccolo Daimao and judgment day for our heroes.
  11. Episode 111: Roshi's Gambit111✓ WatchedRoshi's Gambit25 min · May 11, 1988Global destruction is one wish away if Piccolo Daimao succeeds in calling fourth the Eternal Dragon. The Turtle Hermit answers the call for a hero by placing himself between the creature and the remaining Dragon Balls. However, in his attempt to save the world, he may pay the ultimate price.
  12. Episode 112: King Piccolo's Wish112✓ WatchedKing Piccolo's Wish25 min · May 18, 1988Piccolo Daimao has called forth the Eternal Dragon. The Turtle Hermit is down, Tenshinhan can't get up and Chiaotzu is scared stiff. With no one to oppose him, Piccolo Daimao prepares to make a wish, which if granted, could become the world's greatest nightmare!
  13. Episode 113: Siege on Chow Castle113✓ WatchedSiege on Chow Castle25 min · May 25, 1988The invasion has begun! A youthful Piccolo Daimao sets out to vanquish the world, sector by sector, and he's starting out with the peaceful inhabitants of the King's realm! Meanwhile, Goku hopes to regain his strength by visiting Karin Tower, if he can climb it, exhausted and frail.
  14. Episode 114: Conquest and Power114✓ WatchedConquest and Power25 min · Jun 1, 1988Goku's reunion with Karin is filled with hope and disappointment as the hero receives shocking news! Meanwhile Piccolo Daimao attempts to force the King's obedience through a horrific display of brutality towards his kingdom and subjects as Tenshinhan prepares for the long journey to learn the secret of the Mafuba.
  15. Episode 115: Awaken Darkness115✓ WatchedAwaken Darkness25 min · Jun 15, 1988Something stirs in the cold, deep black below. Moans bellow from a hallow cavern beneath the ice. The Dark is alive! And it calls for Goku, as he sets out on a dangerous quest to find the Super Spirit Water. One sip could mean amazing power - or painful death!
  16. Episode 116: A Taste of Destiny116✓ WatchedA Taste of Destiny25 min · Jun 22, 1988Goku and Yajirobe seek the Super Spirit Water, a mystical beverage that will grant either great power or death. But surprise follows surprise as Goku finally finds Darkness, the keeper of the Super Spirit Water. After Goku proves himself worthy, Darkness allows him to drink the perilous potion. But will he be empowered or perished?
  17. Episode 117: The Ultimate Sacrifice117✓ WatchedThe Ultimate Sacrifice25 min · Jun 29, 1988Tenshinhan masters the Mafuba, deciding to use it against the evil Piccolo Daimao. One problem: if used against an opponent the Mafuba will kill its user! Meanwhile Goku and Yajirobe return to Karin Tower where Goku discovers his new powers and is given another Kinto'un. Can Goku reach Piccolo Daimao before Tenshinhan sacrifices himself?
  18. Episode 118: Prelude to Vengeance118Now playingPrelude to Vengeance25 min · Jul 6, 1988Piccolo Daimao has declared annihilation of the world, one sector at a time. First up, Metro West, home of Bulma's parents. Tenshinhan, having mastered the Mafuba, prepares to fight Piccolo Daimao, but a new menace threatens all. Goku race to offer aid, but will it be too late?
  19. Episode 119: Battle Cry119✓ WatchedBattle Cry25 min · Jul 20, 1988There's a new beast in town and his name is Drum. Tenshinhan must go through him before he can fight Piccolo Daimao. The problem is, Drum moves faster than Tenshinhan's eyes - all three of them! Goku is on his way, but will he arrive in time to save the day?
  20. Episode 120: Goku Strikes Back120✓ WatchedGoku Strikes Back25 min · Jul 27, 1988Goku is back to face Piccolo Daimao, and not a moment too soon! As Tenshinhan and the rest of the resistance endure their most desperate hour, only Goku stands between Piccolo Daimao and the destruction of Metro West. It's more than just a rematch, it's the battle to save the world!
  21. Episode 121: The Biggest Crisis121✓ WatchedThe Biggest Crisis25 min · Aug 3, 1988Piccolo Daimao puts all of Metro West on edge when he invades the King's Castle, but Goku is not about to let him take over without a fight. While Tenshinhan watches from the sidelines, the young warrior takes it on the chin and refuses to go down. It's a fierce battle but even Goku has his limits. How much can he take?
  22. Episode 122: Final Showdown122✓ WatchedFinal Showdown25 min · Aug 10, 1988The fierce battle between Goku and Piccolo Daimao continues, but Piccolo gains the advantage when he breaks Goku down limb by limb. To make matters worse, Tenshinhan is used as a pawn in the battle. Goku is forced to make an awful choice. Will he surrender to Piccolo Daimao and save his friend or choose to fight and risk his own life?
  23. Episode 123: Lost and Found123✓ WatchedLost and Found25 min · Aug 17, 1988With Piccolo Daimao's reign of terror at an end, Goku has time to mend his wounds. As he heals he learns that there may be a way to revive his lost friends - face to face meeting with the creator of the Dragon Balls! The one problem is that the only way to get to the mysterious God is by using his Nyoi-bo, and it has gone missing!
  24. Episode 124: Temple Above the Clouds124✓ WatchedTemple Above the Clouds25 min · Aug 24, 1988Goku finds his lost Nyoi-bo and uses it to climb to God's temple in the sky. The only problem is that when he arrives he must face off against God's assistant Mr. Popo in a test of strength. Does Goku have what it takes to pass this test and earn a meeting with the mysterious God?
  25. Episode 125: Earth's Guardian Emerges125✓ WatchedEarth's Guardian Emerges25 min · Aug 31, 1988The moment has arrived for Goku to come face to face with the amazing God, Guardian of Earth! But even the wise Karin could not prepare Goku for what he will see when the mysterious Guardian emerges!
  26. Episode 126: Eternal Dragon Resurrected126✓ WatchedEternal Dragon Resurrected25 min · Sep 14, 1988After Goku mistakes God for the villainous Piccolo Daimao it is time for the young warrior to begin his grueling three year training for the next Tenkaichi Budokai. In exchange for Goku's promise God agrees to revive the Eternal Dragon!
  27. Episode 127: Quicker than LightningFiller127✓ WatchedQuicker than Lightning25 min · Sep 21, 1988Goku's first task under his new teacher is a death-defying mission to the top of Mount Thunder to fetch the legendary Holy Crown. But the mystical artifact has a deadly secret! Goku will have to be quicker than lightning to accomplish this task - alive!
  28. Episode 128: Secret of the WoodsFiller128✓ WatchedSecret of the Woods25 min · Sep 28, 1988Continuing his training, Goku follows Mr. Popo's instruction and enters the deep, dark woods. While searching for a worthy sparring partner, Goku stumbles across a surprising discovery hidden deep within the secluded labyrinth - and finds help a most unexpected way!
  29. Episode 129: The Time RoomFiller129✓ WatchedThe Time Room25 min · Oct 12, 1988Goku journeys through time, where he meets a young Muten Roshi! But Roshi has a problem of his own - his arch rival, Shen! While the two rivals battle for the affections of the same girl, Goku attempts a new power with the help of Mutaito.
  30. Episode 130: Goku's DollFiller130✓ WatchedGoku's Doll25 min · Oct 19, 1988"Be careful what you wish for. You just might get it!" Goku learns this lesson the hard way when he asks Mr. Popo for the ultimate sparring partner to aid in his training. What he gets is the battle of his life! Meanwhile, Yamcha and the others continue their long journey to reach Karin Tower, in hopes of receiving training from the wise Master.
  31. Episode 131: Walking Their Own WaysFiller131✓ WatchedWalking Their Own Ways25 min · Oct 26, 1988Preparing for the Tenkaichi Budokai, Goku gets some important training tips from Mr. Popo. Meanwhile, Tenshinhan, Yamcha, Chiaotzu and Kuririn make their way to Karin Tower for some training of their own. Unfortunately they are sidetracked by a village celebrating a mysterious festival to their mountain spirit. Once the mountain erupts it is up to our heroes to put a lid on the active volcano!
  32. Episode 132: Hotter than LavaFiller132✓ WatchedHotter than Lava25 min · Nov 2, 1988While Goku continues his training, Tenshinhan, Yamcha, Chiaotzu and Kuririn find themselves in a very hot situation! A remote village is threatened by an erupting volcano and it is up to the good guys to put a lid on it. The time has come to put their new training to the test!
  33. Episode 133: Changes133✓ WatchedChanges25 min · Nov 9, 1988Warriors the world over are lining up to compete as the Tenkaichi Budokai prepares to get under way. Unfortunately, all of the Turtle Hermit's pupils are missing, including Goku. With the entry-deadline approaching, the competitive future of our heroes look bleak, as does Muten Roshi's patience.
  34. Episode 134: Preliminary Peril134✓ WatchedPreliminary Peril25 min · Nov 16, 1988The Tenkaichi Budokai gets underway as Goku and the others compete in the exciting preliminary round. But the competition threatens to turn ugly when Goku gets a visit from an old adversary.
  35. Episode 135: Battle of the Eight135✓ WatchedBattle of the Eight25 min · Nov 23, 1988The preliminary round continues as Goku, Yamcha, Kuririn, and Tenshinhan battle one opponent after another in hopes of advancing to the semi-final round. Meanwhile, the Turtle Hermit is confronted by an old rival.
  36. Episode 136: Tien Shinhan vs. Mercenary Tao136✓ WatchedTien Shinhan vs. Mercenary Tao25 min · Nov 30, 1988The Budokai gets underway as Tenshinhan battles his former mentor turned cyborg, Tao Pai Pai. Tensions run high as the former assassin attempts to take Tenshinhan down - permanently!
  37. Episode 137: Anonymous Proposal137✓ WatchedAnonymous Proposal25 min · Dec 7, 1988Goku takes on his most lovely opponent yet in the second match of the Tenkaichi Budokai. Know only as Anonymous, the beautiful warrior's identity is a mysterious as her fierce anger toward Goku, who must win the match in order to learn her real name.
  38. Episode 138: The Mysterious Hero138✓ WatchedThe Mysterious Hero25 min · Dec 14, 1988The Budokai continues with a double header! First up, Kuririn battles Ma Junior, Piccolo Daimao's alter ego, and every bit as powerful. Yamcha jumps in the ring next, opposing Shen, whose meek appearance may hide a darker threat.
  39. Episode 139: Rematch139✓ WatchedRematch25 min · Dec 21, 1988Yamcha scratches to stay in the ring as Shen reveals his true ability - and identity. Goku and Tenshinhan must fight one another in a friendly rematch to claim the last remaining spot for the semi-finals.
  40. Episode 140: Goku Gains Speed140✓ WatchedGoku Gains Speed25 min · Jan 11, 1989As the battle between Tenshinhan and Goku rages, Goku unloads a heavy burden, one that may shift the balance in the extraordinary showdown. All eyes turn to Tenshinhan as an embarrassing moment spurs him to make a dangerous choice.
  41. Episode 141: The Four Faces of Tien141✓ WatchedThe Four Faces of Tien25 min · Jan 18, 1989Goku has always been able to handle himself in the ring, but when his fight with Tenshinhan turns into a war against an army, he finds himself in serious jeopardy. Tenshinhan's new technique may spell the end for our hero!
  42. Episode 142: Kami vs. Piccolo142✓ WatchedKami vs. Piccolo25 min · Jan 25, 1989Goku is eager to fight Ma Junior, but God fears his inexperience will be his downfall. Shen takes on Ma Junior in the last round of the semi-finals, where his shocking agenda is revealed.
  43. Episode 143: Battle for the Future143✓ WatchedBattle for the Future25 min · Feb 1, 1989Goku faces the ultimate test as he confronts his greatest nemesis in the final round of the Budokai. This time his fight is for more than the title. The future of the free world is at stake!
  44. Episode 144: Super Kamehameha144✓ WatchedSuper Kamehameha25 min · Feb 8, 1989The battle to save the planet continues as Goku tries to take down Ma Junior in the final match of the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai. Goku has an ultimate weapon: The Ultimate Super Kamehameha Wave. However, if he uses it to destroy Ma Junior, God will be sacrificed, having been trapped inside Ma Junior's stomach.
  45. Episode 145: Junior No More145✓ WatchedJunior No More25 min · Feb 15, 1989Ma Junior reveals a startling secret that shocks the tournament. Goku finds himself facing a huge dilemma, as he fights for the championship becomes the fight for survival!
  46. Episode 146: Goku's Trap146✓ WatchedGoku's Trap25 min · Feb 22, 1989As the exhausting battle between Goku and Ma Junior continues, Goku avoids disaster by taking the battle within. Ma Junior surprises all when he unveils a new threat!
  47. Episode 147: Goku Hangs On147✓ WatchedGoku Hangs On25 min · Mar 1, 1989The Tenkaichi Budokai begins to fall to piece as Ma Junior unveils a technique that not only threatens to destroy Goku, but his friends as well. Even the mighty God believes that there is no way for Goku to survive in this winner-take-all massacre!
  48. Episode 148: The Victor148✓ WatchedThe Victor25 min · Mar 8, 1989The end of the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai finds Goku struggling for survival as Ma Junior gets the upper hand, poised to take the Title and his life. God devises a way to rescue the young hero, but his plan calls for the ultimate sacrifice!
  49. Episode 149: Dress in FlamesFiller149✓ WatchedDress in Flames25 min · Mar 15, 1989Eager to announce their wedding plans, Goku and Chichi return to her father's kingdom. The good news is short-lived when the Gyumao's castle goes up in flames! Goku embarks on a quest to find a sacred tool, which can save the Gyumao and his future with Chichi.
  50. Episode 150: The Fire-EaterFiller150✓ WatchedThe Fire-Eater25 min · Mar 22, 1989Goku and Chichi's search for the Basho-sen leads them into the heart of a fiery volcano. Once inside, they must face a mighty creature that consumes flames: the Fire-Eater!
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Dragon Ball · 1986–1989

Young Goku sets off on a quest with his teenage friend Bulma to find the seven Dragon Balls, which grant whoever possesses them a single wish.

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Young Goku sets off on a quest with his teenage friend Bulma to find the seven Dragon Balls, which grant whoever possesses them a single wish.

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