What episode is "Laboratory Basement" in Dragon Ball Z?
"Laboratory Basement" is episode 145 of Dragon Ball Z.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readAfter a tactical escape, the heroes uncover crucial information about pending threats linked to dangerous androids. The team works together to investigate and prepare for a looming mission that could impact their world significantly.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersBy using Tien's Solar Flare, Cell manages to escape and suppress his power in order to complete his dreadful mission. After telling everyone the bad news, Piccolo and Tien find Cell, as Trunks and Krillin try to find the bunker beneath Gero's laboratory and destroy the present Cell and find some incredible news: the plans of Android 17.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Laboratory Basement" canon or filler?
"Laboratory Basement" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Laboratory Basement" part of?
"Laboratory Basement" is part of the Imperfect Cell and Perfect Cell Sagas.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Krillin main 
Piccolo main 
Son Gohan main 
Son Goku main 
Vegeta main 
Android 17 supporting 
Android 18 supporting 
Bardock supporting 
Bulma supporting 
Chiaotzu supporting Master Roshi supporting Pan supporting 
Son Goten supporting Tien Shinhan supporting 
Trunks supporting 
Yamcha supporting Babidi antagonist Burter antagonist Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku 1990 
Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might 1990 
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest 1990 
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks 1991 
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! 1992 
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound 1993