What episode is "Losers Fight First" in Dragon Ball Z?
"Losers Fight First" is episode 176 of Dragon Ball Z.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readAs characters face off with the formidable Cell, early challengers fall quickly, underscoring the severity of the threat. Goku steps into the arena, prepared to engage in a decisive battle that tests everyone's limits.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersMr. Satan's students show up and decide to fight Cell first. Each of them is defeated with virtually no effort from Cell. Mr. Satan then steps in, and is defeated in a more "forceful" manner, with Cell pushing Mr. Satan aside... into the mountainside. Finally, Goku steps into the ring to fight Cell.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Losers Fight First" canon or filler?
"Losers Fight First" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Losers Fight First" part of?
"Losers Fight First" is part of the Cell Games Saga.
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