What episode is "Deja Vu" in Dragon Ball Z?
"Deja Vu" is episode 81 of Dragon Ball Z.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readPiccolo's fusion with Nail grants him new strength, enabling a challenging battle against Frieza. Goku senses Piccolo's impressive power increase and prepares to intervene.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersPiccolo and Frieza begin to fight and with his new power, Piccolo is able to hold his own with Frieza. Also, since he is fused with Nail, he is familiar with the way Frieza fights. Inside the isolation chamber in Frieza's spaceship, Goku senses that Piccolo has arrived, and that his strength has dramatically increased. It seems that Piccolo is going to defeat Frieza.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Deja Vu" canon or filler?
"Deja Vu" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Deja Vu" part of?
"Deja Vu" is part of the Frieza 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