Dragon Ball Z

Unexpected Problem

Episode 50 Canon Namek and Captain Ginyu Sagas 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Vegeta grows stronger amidst the threat of Frieza, while Goku trains intensely aboard his spaceship. An unexpected collision forces Goku to use all his strength to survive, setting the stage for the race to collect Dragon Balls on Namek.

Full Plot Summary

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With Vegeta stronger, and Frieza afoot, Krillin is having doubts if he and the others will be able to collect the Dragon Balls. Bulma hears from her father that Goku is already on his way to Namek. Meanwhile, Goku is training aboard his spaceship at 20x the earth's gravity. Suddenly, an asteroid collides with his ship, which aims it directly into a star. Goku is forced to summon every ounce of strength that he has in order to blast his ship back on course. No longer needing a scouter to sense energy, Vegeta quickly finds the next Dragon Ball. Vegeta threatens the elder, another Namekian jumps in to protect his elder and dies.

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What episode is "Unexpected Problem" in Dragon Ball Z?

"Unexpected Problem" is episode 50 of Dragon Ball Z.

Is "Unexpected Problem" canon or filler?

"Unexpected Problem" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Unexpected Problem" part of?

"Unexpected Problem" is part of the Namek and Captain Ginyu Sagas.

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Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.

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