Can I skip filler episodes in Dragon Ball Z?

Yes. Filler episodes in Dragon Ball Z are anime-original content not adapted from the source material. Skipping them will not affect your understanding of the main story.

Which episodes of Dragon Ball Z are canon?

Dragon Ball Z has 244 canon episodes. These are the episodes that directly adapt the original source material. Use the episode list on this page to identify each episode's classification.

Dragon Ball Z Filler List

Q: How many filler episodes does Dragon Ball Z have?

Dragon Ball Z has 38 filler episodes out of 291 total episodes, which is approximately 13% filler.

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Dragon Ball Z follows Goku as he and his friends battle increasingly powerful threats to Earth and the universe — from the Saiyan invasion to the galactic tyrant Frieza, the artificial Cell, and the magical menace Majin Buu. The series popularized the concept of "power levels," transformation sequences, and extended battle arcs that would define shonen anime for decades. Across nine seasons and 291 episodes, it remains one of the most globally recognized and culturally influential anime ever created.

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Studio

Toei Animation

Premiered

Spring 1989

Status

Finished

Filler %

13%

Director: Daisuke Nishio

Episode distribution (291 total)

244 Canon9 Mixed38 Filler

Filler Episodes — Quick Reference

Ep 9–10(Saiyan Saga)

Ep 12–16(Saiyan Saga)

Ep 39–43(Saiyan Saga)

Ep 100(Frieza Saga)

Ep 102(Frieza Saga)

Ep 108–117(Garlic Jr. Saga)

Ep 124–125(Trunks Saga)

Ep 170–171(Other World / Great Saiyaman)

Ep 174(Other World / Great Saiyaman)

Ep 195–199(World Tournament Saga)

Ep 202–203(Babidi Saga)

Ep 274(Fusion Saga)

Ep 288(Kid Buu Saga)

These ranges represent episodes classified as anime-only filler. Mixed episodes may contain some canon content.

Author / Creator

Akira Toriyama

Original Creator · Japanese

Voice Cast

Hiromi Tsuru

Bulma · Episode 1 (1989)

Ryūsei Nakao

Frieza · Episode 47 (1990)

Masako Nozawa

Gohan · Episode 1 (1989)

Masako Nozawa

Goku · Episode 1 (1989)

Mayumi Tanaka

Krillin · Episode 1 (1989)

Toshio Furukawa

Piccolo · Episode 1 (1989)

Ryō Horikawa

Vegeta · Episode 5 (1989)

Main Characters

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Goku

Main · ep 1

Earth's greatest warrior and a Saiyan warrior named Kakarot by birth. Cheerful, endlessly driven by competition, and possessing an innate talent for combat that surpasses virtually everyone he meets. He discovers he is an alien, masters Super Saiyan transformations, and sacrifices himself multiple times for the people he loves.

Vegeta

Main · ep 5

Prince of the Saiyans and Goku's eternal rival. Arrives as an arrogant villain, gradually becomes a grudging ally, and eventually a husband and father — though his pride never fully softens. His arc from villain to hero is considered one of the best character redemptions in anime.

Gohan

Main · ep 1

Goku's half-Saiyan, half-human son. More sensitive and academically inclined than his father, but possessing a latent power that surpasses Goku when fully unleashed. His SSJ2 transformation against Cell is a series highlight.

Piccolo

Supporting · ep 1

Goku's former enemy who becomes Gohan's mentor and surrogate father. The stern, battle-hardened Namekian warrior carries deep loyalty beneath his cold exterior and is central to Gohan's development as a fighter.

Frieza

Supporting · ep 47

The galactic tyrant responsible for destroying the Saiyan race. Cold, theatrical, and monstrously powerful, Frieza is the franchise's most iconic villain. His battle with Goku on Namek is one of the most famous fights in anime history.

Episode List (291 Episodes)

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#	Title	Type	Arc / Season	Air Date	Rating
1	The New Threat	Canon	Raditz SagaS1	Apr 26, 1989	8.3
2	Reunions	Canon	Raditz SagaS1	May 3, 1989	8.3
3	Unlikely Alliance	Canon	Raditz SagaS1	May 10, 1989	8.3
4	Piccolo's Plan	Canon	Raditz SagaS1	May 17, 1989	8.3
5	Gohan's Rage	Canon	Raditz SagaS1	May 24, 1989	8.5
6	No Time Like the Present	Canon	Raditz SagaS1	May 31, 1989	8.3
7	Day 1	Canon	Raditz SagaS1	Jun 7, 1989	8.3
8	Gohan Goes Bananas!	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Jun 14, 1989	8.3
9	The Strangest Robot	Filler	Saiyan SagaS1	Jun 21, 1989	8.1
10	A New Friend	Filler	Saiyan SagaS1	Jun 28, 1989	8.3
11	Terror on Arlia	Mixed	Saiyan SagaS1	Jul 5, 1989	8.0
12	Global Training	Filler	Saiyan SagaS1	Jul 12, 1989	7.8
13	Goz and Mez	Filler	Saiyan SagaS1	Jul 19, 1989	8.5
14	Princess Snake	Filler	Saiyan SagaS1	Jul 26, 1989	8.3
15	Dueling Piccolos	Filler	Saiyan SagaS1	Aug 2, 1989	8.1
16	Plight of the Children	Filler	Saiyan SagaS1	Aug 9, 1989	7.9
17	Pendulum Room Peril	Mixed	Saiyan SagaS1	Aug 16, 1989	7.7
18	The End of Snake Way	Mixed	Saiyan SagaS1	Aug 23, 1989	8.5
19	Defying Gravity	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Aug 30, 1989	8.2
20	Goku's Ancestors	Mixed	Saiyan SagaS1	Sep 6, 1989	8.0
21	Counting Down	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Sep 13, 1989	7.8
22	The Darkest Day	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Sep 20, 1989	8.5
23	Saibamen Attack!	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Sep 27, 1989	8.3
24	The Power of Nappa	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Oct 4, 1989	8.1
25	Tien Goes All Out!!	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Oct 11, 1989	8.7
26	Nappa's Rampage	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Oct 18, 1989	7.7
27	Nimbus Speed	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Oct 25, 1989	8.4
28	Goku's Arrival	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Nov 1, 1989	8.2
29	Lesson Number One	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Nov 8, 1989	8.0
30	Goku vs. Vegeta	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Nov 15, 1989	7.8
31	Saiyan Sized Secret	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Nov 22, 1989	8.5
32	Spirit Bomb Away!	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Nov 29, 1989	8.3
33	Hero in the Shadows	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Dec 6, 1989	8.1
34	Goku vs. Vegeta... A Saiyan Duel!	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Dec 13, 1989	9.0
35	Vegeta... Saiyan Style!	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Feb 7, 1990	9.0
36	Stop Vegeta Now!	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Dec 27, 1989	9.1
37	The Battle Ends	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Jan 3, 1990	9.0
38	Nursing Wounds	Canon	Saiyan SagaS1	Jan 10, 1990	8.0
39	Friends or Foes?	Filler	Saiyan SagaS1	Jan 17, 1990	7.8
40	Held Captive	Filler	Namek SagaS2	Jan 24, 1990	8.5
41	Look Out Below	Filler	Namek SagaS2	Jan 31, 1990	8.3
42	The Search Continues	Filler	Namek SagaS2	Feb 7, 1990	8.1
43	A Friendly Surprise	Filler	Namek SagaS2	Feb 14, 1990	7.9
44	Brood of Evil	Mixed	Namek SagaS2	Feb 21, 1990	7.7
45	Frieza Strikes!	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Feb 28, 1990	8.4
46	Defying Orders	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Mar 7, 1990	8.2
47	Namek's Defense	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Mar 14, 1990	8.0
48	The Hunted	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Mar 21, 1990	7.8
49	The Prince Fights Back	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Mar 28, 1990	8.5
50	Unexpected Problem	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Apr 4, 1990	8.3
51	Vegeta has a Ball	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Apr 11, 1990	8.1
52	The Past and the Future	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Apr 18, 1990	7.9
53	Guru's Gift	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Apr 25, 1990	8.8
54	Guru's Gift	Canon	Namek SagaS2	May 2, 1990	8.4
55	Piccolo vs. Everyone	Canon	Namek SagaS2	May 9, 1990	8.2
56	Zarbon's Mission	Canon	Namek SagaS2	May 16, 1990	8.0
57	Gohan, the Hunted	Canon	Namek SagaS2	May 23, 1990	7.8
58	Unknown Enemies	Canon	Namek SagaS2	May 30, 1990	8.5
59	Destination: Guru	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Jun 6, 1990	8.3
60	Bulma's Big Day	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Jun 13, 1990	8.1
61	Hidden Power	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Jun 20, 1990	7.9
62	New Ally, New Problem	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Jun 27, 1990	7.7
63	Guldo's Mind Binds	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Jul 4, 1990	8.4
64	Frieza Approaches	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Jul 11, 1990	9.1
65	Let the Battle Begin	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Jul 18, 1990	8.0
66	Goku's New Power	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Jul 25, 1990	7.8
67	A Legend Revealed	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Aug 1, 1990	8.5
68	Ginyu Assault	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Aug 8, 1990	8.3
69	Incredible Force!	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Aug 15, 1990	8.1
70	Frieza Approaches	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Aug 22, 1990	7.9
71	Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Aug 29, 1990	7.7
72	Calling the Eternal Dragon	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Sep 5, 1990	8.4
73	Gohan, Defeat Your Dad!!	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Sep 12, 1990	8.2
74	Captain Ginyu...The Frog	Canon	Namek SagaS2	Sep 19, 1990	8.0
75	Power of the Spirit	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Sep 26, 1990	9.3
76	Piccolo's Return	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Oct 3, 1990	8.5
77	The Fusion	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Oct 10, 1990	8.3
78	Fighting Power: One Million??	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Oct 17, 1990	8.1
79	Gohan Attacks	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Oct 24, 1990	7.9
80	Piccolo the Super-Namek	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Oct 31, 1990	7.7
81	Déjà vu	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Nov 7, 1990	8.4
82	Freeza's Second Transformation?	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Nov 14, 1990	8.2
83	Another Transformation?	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Nov 21, 1990	8.0
84	Dende's Demise	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Nov 28, 1990	7.8
85	Transformed at Last	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Dec 5, 1990	9.7
86	Explosion of Anger	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Apr 24, 1991	9.7
87	Namek's Destruction?	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Dec 19, 1990	9.5
88	A Final Attack	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Dec 26, 1990	9.6
89	Freeza's Boast	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Jan 2, 1991	7.7
90	Bold and Fearless	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Jan 9, 1991	8.4
91	Embodiment of Fire	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Jan 16, 1991	8.2
92	Trump Card	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Jan 23, 1991	8.0
93	Keep the Chance Alive	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Jan 30, 1991	7.8
94	Power of the Spirit	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Feb 6, 1991	8.5
95	The Heavens Tremble	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Jul 3, 1991	9.0
96	Explosion of Anger	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Feb 20, 1991	8.1
97	Namek's Destruction	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Feb 27, 1991	7.9
98	A Final Attack	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Mar 6, 1991	7.7
99	Approaching Destruction	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Mar 13, 1991	8.4
100	Gohan Returns	Filler	Frieza SagaS3	Mar 20, 1991	8.2
101	The Last Wish	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Mar 27, 1991	8.0
102	Duel On A Vanishing Planet	Filler	Frieza SagaS3	Apr 3, 1991	7.8
103	Pathos Of Frieza	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Apr 10, 1991	8.5
104	Frieza Defeated!	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Apr 17, 1991	8.3
105	Transformed at Last!	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	Sep 25, 1991	9.3
106	Namek's Explosion... Goku's End?	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	May 1, 1991	7.9
107	Goku's Alive!!	Canon	Frieza SagaS3	May 8, 1991	7.7
108	The Heavens Tremble	Filler	Garlic Jr. SagaS4	May 15, 1991	8.4
109	Black Fog of Terror	Filler	Garlic Jr. SagaS4	May 22, 1991	8.2
110	Battle in Kami's Lookout	Filler	Garlic Jr. SagaS4	May 29, 1991	8.0
111	Fight With Piccolo	Filler	Garlic Jr. SagaS4	Jun 5, 1991	7.8
112	Call For Restoration	Filler	Garlic Jr. SagaS4	Jun 12, 1991	8.5
113	Suicidal Course	Filler	Garlic Jr. SagaS4	Jun 19, 1991	8.3
114	Extreme Measures	Filler	Garlic Jr. SagaS4	Jun 26, 1991	8.1
115	The World Awakens	Filler	Garlic Jr. SagaS4	Jul 3, 1991	7.9
116	Brief Chance for Victory	Filler	Garlic Jr. SagaS4	Jul 10, 1991	7.7
117	Krillin's Proposal	Filler	Garlic Jr. SagaS4	Jul 17, 1991	8.4
118	Frieza's Counterattack	Canon	Trunks SagaS4	Jul 24, 1991	8.2
119	The Mysterious Youth	Canon	Trunks SagaS4	Jul 31, 1991	8.0
120	Say Goodbye, 17	Canon	Trunks SagaS4	Aug 7, 1991	9.2
121	Welcome Back Goku	Canon	Trunks SagaS4	Aug 14, 1991	8.5
122	Mystery Revealed	Canon	Trunks SagaS4	Aug 21, 1991	8.3
123	Goku's Special Technique	Canon	Trunks SagaS4	Aug 28, 1991	8.1
124	Z Warriors Prepare	Filler	Trunks SagaS4	Sep 4, 1991	7.9
125	Goku's Ordeal	Filler	Trunks SagaS4	Sep 11, 1991	7.7
126	The Androids Appear	Canon	Androids SagaS4	Sep 18, 1991	8.4
127	A Handy Trick	Canon	Androids SagaS4	Sep 25, 1991	8.2
128	Double Trouble for Goku	Canon	Androids SagaS4	Oct 2, 1991	8.0
129	Upgrade to Super Saiyan	Canon	Androids SagaS4	Oct 9, 1991	7.8
130	Cell's Bag of Tricks	Canon	Androids SagaS4	Oct 16, 1991	9.0
131	More Androids?!	Canon	Androids SagaS4	Oct 23, 1991	8.3
132	Follow Dr. Gero	Canon	Imperfect Cell SagaS5	Oct 30, 1991	8.1
133	Nightmare Comes True	Canon	Imperfect Cell SagaS5	Nov 6, 1991	7.9
134	Goku's Assassin	Canon	Imperfect Cell SagaS5	Nov 13, 1991	7.7
135	Deadly Beauty	Canon	Imperfect Cell SagaS5	Nov 20, 1991	8.4
136	No Match for the Androids	Canon	Imperfect Cell SagaS5	Nov 27, 1991	8.2
137	Last Ditch Effort	Canon	Imperfect Cell SagaS5	Dec 4, 1991	8.0
138	Closing In	Canon	Imperfect Cell SagaS5	Dec 11, 1991	7.8
139	Unwelcome Discovery	Canon	Perfect Cell SagaS5	Dec 18, 1991	8.5
140	Seized with Fear	Canon	Perfect Cell SagaS5	Dec 25, 1991	8.3
141	The Reunion	Canon	Perfect Cell SagaS5	Jan 1, 1992	8.1
142	Borrowed Powers	Canon	Perfect Cell SagaS5	Jan 8, 1992	7.9
143	His Name Is Cell	Canon	Perfect Cell SagaS5	Jan 15, 1992	7.7
144	Piccolo's Folly	Canon	Perfect Cell SagaS5	Jan 22, 1992	8.4
145	Laboratory Basement	Canon	Perfect Cell SagaS5	Jan 29, 1992	8.2
146	Our Hero Awakes	Canon	Perfect Cell SagaS5	Feb 5, 1992	8.0
147	Time Chamber	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Feb 12, 1992	7.8
148	The Monster is Coming	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Feb 19, 1992	8.5
149	He's Here	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Feb 26, 1992	8.3
150	The Terror of Cell	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Mar 4, 1992	9.5
151	Silent Warrior	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Mar 11, 1992	7.9
152	Say Goodbye, 17	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Mar 18, 1992	7.7
153	Sacrifice	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Mar 25, 1992	8.4
154	Saiyans Emerge	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Apr 1, 1992	8.2
155	Super Vegeta	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Apr 8, 1992	8.0
156	Bow to the Prince	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Apr 15, 1992	7.8
157	Hour of Temptation	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Apr 22, 1992	8.5
158	Krillin's Decision	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Apr 29, 1992	8.3
159	The Last Defense	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	May 6, 1992	8.1
160	Cell is Complete	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	May 13, 1992	7.9
161	Vegeta Must Pay	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	May 20, 1992	7.7
162	Trunks Ascends	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	May 27, 1992	8.4
163	Saving Throw	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Jun 3, 1992	8.2
164	Ghosts from Tomorrow	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Jun 10, 1992	8.0
165	Save the World	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Aug 11, 1993	9.4
166	Cell Returns!	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Jun 24, 1992	9.6
167	The Horror Won't End	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Jul 1, 1992	9.7
168	Save the World	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Jul 8, 1992	9.9
169	No Worries Here	Canon	Cell Games SagaS5	Jul 15, 1992	7.9
170	A Girl Named Lime	Filler	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Jul 22, 1992	7.7
171	Memories of Gohan	Filler	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Jul 29, 1992	8.4
172	A New Guardian	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Aug 5, 1992	8.2
173	Dende's Dragon	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Aug 12, 1992	8.0
174	The Puzzle of General Tao	Filler	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Aug 19, 1992	7.8
175	The Games Begin	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Aug 26, 1992	8.5
176	Losers Fight First	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Sep 2, 1992	8.3
177	Goku vs. Cell	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Sep 9, 1992	8.1
178	Cell's Bag of Tricks	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Sep 16, 1992	7.9
179	No More Rules	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Sep 23, 1992	7.7
180	The Fight is Over	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Sep 30, 1992	8.4
181	Faith in a Boy	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Oct 7, 1992	8.2
182	Gohan's Plea	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Oct 14, 1992	8.0
183	Android Explosion	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Oct 21, 1992	7.8
184	Cell Juniors Attack!	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Oct 28, 1992	8.5
185	Awakening	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Nov 4, 1992	8.3
186	The Unstoppable Gohan	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Nov 11, 1992	8.1
187	Cell's Break Down	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Nov 18, 1992	7.9
188	A Hero's Farewell	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Nov 25, 1992	7.7
189	Cell Returns!	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Dec 2, 1992	8.4
190	The Horror Won't End	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Dec 9, 1992	8.2
191	Save the World	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Dec 16, 1992	8.0
192	Goku's Decision	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Dec 23, 1992	7.8
193	One More Wish	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Dec 30, 1992	8.5
194	Free the Future	Canon	Other World / Great SaiyamanS6	Jan 6, 1993	8.3
195	Gohan's First Date?	Filler	World Tournament SagaS6	Jan 13, 1993	8.2
196	Tournament Begins	Filler	World Tournament SagaS6	Jan 20, 1993	7.9
197	Water Fight	Filler	World Tournament SagaS6	Jan 27, 1993	7.7
198	Final Round	Filler	World Tournament SagaS6	Feb 3, 1993	8.4
199	Goku vs.Pikkon	Filler	World Tournament SagaS6	Feb 10, 1993	8.2
200	I Am Saiyaman!	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	Jul 6, 1994	8.5
201	I am Saiyaman!	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	Feb 24, 1993	7.8
202	Gohan's First Date	Filler	Babidi SagaS7	Mar 3, 1993	8.5
203	Rescue Videl	Filler	Babidi SagaS7	Mar 10, 1993	8.3
204	Blackmail	Mixed	Babidi SagaS7	Mar 17, 1993	8.1
205	I'll Fight Too	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	Mar 24, 1993	7.9
206	The Newest Super Saiyan	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	Mar 31, 1993	7.7
207	Take Flight, Videl	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	Apr 7, 1993	8.4
208	Gather for the Tournament	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	Apr 14, 1993	8.2
209	Camera Shy	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	Apr 21, 1993	8.0
210	The World Tournament	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	Apr 28, 1993	7.8
211	Trunks vs. Goten	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	May 5, 1993	8.5
212	Best of the Boys	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	May 12, 1993	8.3
213	Big Trouble, Little Trunks	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	May 19, 1993	8.1
214	Who Will Fight Who?	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	May 26, 1993	7.9
215	Forfeit of Piccolo	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	Jun 2, 1993	7.7
216	A Dark and Secret Power	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	Jun 9, 1993	8.4
217	Videl is Crushed	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	Jun 16, 1993	8.2
218	Identities Revealed	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	Jun 23, 1993	8.0
219	Energy Drain	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	Jun 30, 1993	7.8
220	The Wizard's Curse	Canon	Babidi SagaS7	Jul 7, 1993	8.5
221	King of the Demons	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS7	Jul 14, 1993	8.3
222	Vegeta Attacks	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS7	Jul 21, 1993	8.1
223	Next Up, Goku	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS7	Jul 28, 1993	7.9
224	Battle Supreme	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS7	Aug 4, 1993	7.7
225	Eighteen Unmasks	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS7	Aug 11, 1993	8.4
226	Pay to Win	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS7	Aug 18, 1993	8.2
227	Heart of a Villain	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS7	Aug 25, 1993	8.0
228	The Dark Prince Returns	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS7	Sep 1, 1993	7.8
229	Vegeta's Pride	Mixed	Majin Buu SagaS7	Sep 8, 1993	8.5
230	I'll See You Soon Son Goku	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS7	Sep 15, 1993	9.4
231	Magic Ball of Buu	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS7	Sep 22, 1993	8.1
232	Buu is Hatched	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Sep 29, 1993	7.9
233	The Losses Begin	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Oct 6, 1993	7.7
234	Gotenks is Born!	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Jan 25, 1995	8.7
235	Meal Time	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Oct 20, 1993	8.2
236	The Warrior's Decision	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Oct 27, 1993	8.0
237	Final Atonement	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Nov 3, 1993	7.8
238	Evil Lives On	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Nov 10, 1993	8.5
239	Find the Dragonballs	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Nov 17, 1993	8.3
240	Revival	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Nov 24, 1993	8.1
241	Global Announcement	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Dec 1, 1993	7.9
242	Learn to Fuse!	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Dec 8, 1993	7.7
243	The Z Sword	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Dec 15, 1993	8.4
244	Race to Capsule Corp.	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Dec 22, 1993	8.2
245	Super Saiyan 3	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Dec 29, 1993	8.0
246	Buu's Mutiny	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Jan 5, 1994	7.8
247	The Fusion Dance	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Jan 12, 1994	8.5
248	Goku's Time Is Up	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Jan 19, 1994	8.3
249	Return to Other World	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Jan 26, 1994	8.1
250	Out from the Broken Sword	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Feb 2, 1994	7.9
251	Gotenks is Born	Mixed	Majin Buu SagaS8	Feb 9, 1994	7.7
252	Unlikely Friendship	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Feb 16, 1994	8.4
253	I Kill No More	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Feb 23, 1994	8.2
254	The Evil of Men	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Mar 2, 1994	9.4
255	Buu Against Buu	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Mar 9, 1994	7.8
256	Evil Kid Buu!	Canon	Majin Buu SagaS8	Mar 16, 1994	9.4
257	Time Struggle	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	Mar 23, 1994	8.3
258	Super Moves of Gotenks	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	Mar 30, 1994	8.1
259	Trapped In Forever	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	Apr 6, 1994	7.9
260	Feeding Frenzy	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	Apr 13, 1994	7.7
261	Gotenks Is Awesome	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	Apr 20, 1994	8.4
262	Unlucky Break	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	Apr 27, 1994	8.2
263	A Whole New Gohan	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	May 4, 1994	8.0
264	Gotenks is Awesome!	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	Oct 4, 1995	8.6
265	Majin Buu Transforms	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	May 18, 1994	8.5
266	The Old Kai's Weapon	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	May 25, 1994	8.3
267	Ready to Fuse	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	Jun 1, 1994	8.1
268	Union of Rivals	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	Jun 8, 1994	7.9
269	Meet Vegito	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	Jun 15, 1994	7.7
270	Rip in the Universe	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	Jun 22, 1994	8.4
271	Vegito Downsized	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	Jun 29, 1994	8.2
272	The Incredible Fighting Candy	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	Jul 6, 1994	8.0
273	The Innards of Buu	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	Jul 13, 1994	7.8
274	Mind Trap	Filler	Fusion SagaS8	Jul 20, 1994	8.5
275	Deadly Vision	Canon	Fusion SagaS8	Jul 27, 1994	8.3
276	Evil Kid Buu	Canon	Kid Buu SagaS9	Aug 3, 1994	8.1
277	End of Earth	Canon	Kid Buu SagaS9	Aug 10, 1994	7.9
278	True Saiyans Fight Alone	Canon	Kid Buu SagaS9	Aug 17, 1994	7.7
279	Battle for the Universe Begins	Canon	Kid Buu SagaS9	Aug 24, 1994	8.4
280	Vegeta's Respect	Canon	Kid Buu SagaS9	Aug 31, 1994	8.2
281	Minute of Desperation	Canon	Kid Buu SagaS9	Sep 7, 1994	8.0
282	Old Buu Emerges	Canon	Kid Buu SagaS9	Sep 14, 1994	7.8
283	Earth Reborn	Canon	Kid Buu SagaS9	Sep 21, 1994	8.5
284	Call to Action	Canon	Kid Buu SagaS9	Sep 28, 1994	8.3
285	People of Earth Unite	Canon	Kid Buu SagaS9	Oct 5, 1994	8.1
286	Now, into the Room of Spirit and Time	Canon	Kid Buu SagaS9	Jan 17, 1996	8.9
287	Celebrations with Majin Buu	Mixed	Kid Buu SagaS9	Oct 19, 1994	7.7
288	He's Always Late	Filler	Kid Buu SagaS9	Oct 26, 1994	8.4
289	Granddaughter Pan	Canon	Kid Buu SagaS9	Nov 2, 1994	8.2
290	Buu's Reincarnation	Canon	Peaceful World SagaS9	Nov 9, 1994	8.0
291	Goku's Energy Returns, Battle! Everyone's Kamehameha	Canon	Peaceful World SagaS9	Jan 31, 1996	9.5

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Episode classifications for Dragon Ball Z are collated from multiple community sources including fan wikis and discussion forums. Data may contain inaccuracies. Anime content, titles, and artwork are property of their respective creators.

Frequently Asked Questions — Dragon Ball Z

How many filler episodes does Dragon Ball Z have?

Dragon Ball Z has approximately 170+ filler episodes, which is about 30% of the total 291 episodes. Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009) cuts almost all filler, reducing the episode count significantly.

Should I watch DBZ or DBZ Kai?

Dragon Ball Z Kai is the remastered, heavily edited version that removes filler and pacing issues. It is generally recommended for new viewers. The original DBZ has more nostalgia value and slightly different music/voice acting.

What is Dragon Ball Super and when does it take place?

Dragon Ball Super (2015–2018) takes place after the Majin Buu saga but before the final chapter of DBZ. It introduces new forms like Super Saiyan Blue and Universe 7's Tournament of Power.

Is there a Dragon Ball Super Season 2?

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022) was a film continuation. As of 2026, a new Dragon Ball Daima series aired in late 2024–2025. No traditional Season 2 of Dragon Ball Super has been announced.

Who is stronger — Goku or Vegeta?

Goku is consistently portrayed as slightly stronger than Vegeta throughout the series, though the gap closes over time. In Dragon Ball Super, both achieve similar transformations, but Goku achieves Ultra Instinct first.

What is the Cell Games arc?

The Cell Games arc (eps 166–194 of DBZ) culminates in Gohan's transformation into Super Saiyan 2 during his battle with Perfect Cell — one of the most celebrated moments in the franchise.

Does Goku die in Dragon Ball Z?

Goku dies twice in DBZ: once in the Saiyan Saga (sacrificing himself against Raditz) and once in the Cell Games (teleporting Cell away during a self-destruct). He is revived by the Dragon Balls each time.

What episode does Goku go Super Saiyan?

Goku first transforms into Super Saiyan in Episode 95 of DBZ (Episode 22 of the Frieza Saga), after Krillin is killed by Frieza.

What is the best arc in Dragon Ball Z?

The Frieza Saga and Cell Games are consistently rated the best arcs. The Frieza arc's final battle on Namek is iconic, and the Gohan vs. Cell moment is one of the most celebrated in anime history.

How many Dragon Balls are there?

There are seven Dragon Balls in Dragon Ball Z. Gathering all seven allows you to summon the dragon Shenron (Earth) or Porunga (Namek) to grant wishes — three on Namek, one on Earth (later upgraded to three).