How many episodes does Dragon Ball Z have?

Dragon Ball Z has 291 episodes in the current AnimeAnchor baseline, with 291 canon episodes and 0 filler episodes.

Does Dragon Ball Z have movies?

Dragon Ball Z has 14 movie entries in this guide. Movies are kept separate from TV episodes so recuts, specials, and theatrical releases do not distort episode numbering.

Can I avoid spoilers on this Dragon Ball Z page?

Yes. The spoiler-safe summary is visible first, while the full-plot summary is hidden behind a reveal control on the series page.

How are arcs handled for Dragon Ball Z?

Dragon Ball Z is organized into 9 story arcs with episode ranges and canon/filler counts.

Dragon Ball Z Episode Guide

Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Dragon Ball Z follows adult Goku and his allies as they face increasingly powerful threats from across the universe. Beginning with the arrival of Goku's brother Raditz, who reveals Goku's Saiyan heritage, the series expands into epic battles against Saiyan warriors, the tyrant Frieza, Android enemies, and the magical creature Majin Buu. Goku's Saiyan blood gives him the ability to transform into ever-more-powerful forms, and he trains across realms including Other World and the Sacred World of the Kais.

Full Plot Summary

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Dragon Ball Z opens with the arrival of Raditz, who reveals Goku is a Saiyan — an alien warrior race. After Raditz kidnaps Goku's son Gohan, Goku and Piccolo team up, sacrificing their lives to defeat Raditz. Goku is trained by King Kai in Other World and returns to Earth to face the Saiyans Nappa and the proud Vegeta. After the Saiyan Saga, Goku travels to Planet Namek to find the Namekian Dragon Balls before the tyrant Frieza can use them. The Frieza Saga builds to an iconic battle where Goku achieves Super Saiyan for the first time. Subsequent arcs involve the creation of Android 17 and 18 by Dr. Gero, the Cell Games tournament, and the eventual return of the ancient demon Majin Buu. Through it all, Goku is joined by his sons Gohan and Goten, his rival Vegeta, and friends including Piccolo, Krillin, and Tien.

Watch Order

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Story Arcs

9 entries

Episodes 1-35

Saiyan Saga

Saiyan Saga covers episodes 1-35, following The New Threat through Mercy. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 36-67

Namek and Captain Ginyu Sagas

Namek and Captain Ginyu Sagas covers episodes 36-67, following Picking Up the Pieces through A Legend Revealed. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 68-97

Frieza Saga

Frieza Saga covers episodes 68-97, following Ginyu Assault through Namek's Destruction?. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 98-125

Garlic Jr., Trunks and Androids Sagas

Garlic Jr., Trunks and Androids Sagas covers episodes 98-125, following A Final Attack through Goku's Ordeal. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 126-149

Imperfect Cell and Perfect Cell Sagas

Imperfect Cell and Perfect Cell Sagas covers episodes 126-149, following The Androids Appear through He's Here. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 150-194

Cell Games Saga

Cell Games Saga covers episodes 150-194, following Up to Piccolo through Free the Future. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 195-227

Other World, Great Saiyaman and World Tournament Sagas

Other World, Great Saiyaman and World Tournament Sagas covers episodes 195-227, following Warriors of the Dead through Heart of a Villain. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 228-253

Babidi and Majin Buu Sagas

Babidi and Majin Buu Sagas covers episodes 228-253, following The Dark Prince Returns through I Kill No More. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 254-291

Fusion, Kid Buu and Peaceful World Sagas

Fusion, Kid Buu and Peaceful World Sagas covers episodes 254-291, following The Evil That Men Do through Goku's Next Journey. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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