Cell Saga

Dragon Ball ZCell Saga

1992
26 Episodes

As the battle with the Androids rages on, a fierce evil rises from the shadows: the monster known as Cell. Dr. Gero’s heinous creation is the ultimate weapon, a fighting machine built from the genetic material of the greatest warriors ever to walk the Earth!

Episodes

Seized with Fear
S05E01
8.3

Seized with Fear

Trunks and Krillin join Bulma at the crash site of the mysterious time capsule and find an eerie clue: the shell of a large, locust-like creature! Whatever arrived in the time capsule isn’t human, and it’s on the loose!

20 May 199225m
The Reunion
S05E02
8.3

The Reunion

An insect-like monster threatens to turn Gingertown into a ghastly graveyard! In response to this new menace, Kami fuses with Piccolo, and the resulting Super Namekian flies to Gingertown for a showdown of epic proportions!

27 May 199225m
Borrowed Powers
S05E03
8.3

Borrowed Powers

Gingertown becomes a battlefield as Piccolo confronts Cell. This monster from the future gains his strength by sucking the life out of his victims! But that’s not the creature’s only talent. He also knows the Kamehameha Wave!

03 Jun 199225m
His Name is Cell
S05E04
8.3

His Name is Cell

Heavily-armored tanks fail to halt Cell’s rampage, and now it’s up to Piccolo to stop the monster! As the Namekian fights for survival, Cell reveals that he’s actually an android, the ultimate achievement of Dr. Gero!

10 Jun 199225m
Piccolo's Folly
S05E05
8.2

Piccolo's Folly

Piccolo cleverly distracts Cell long enough to regenerate his arm. The Namekian is ready for another round, and Krillin and Trunks have arrived to provide backup! With the odds mounting against him, Cell makes a tactical decision.

17 Jun 199225m
Laboratory Basement
S05E06
8.2

Laboratory Basement

With hopes of saving the future, Trunks and Krillin race to destroy Dr. Gero’s lab. Meanwhile, Piccolo and Tien search for the elusive Cell. But how can they stop an enemy who knows their every move?

24 Jun 199225m
Our Hero Awakes
S05E07
8.2

Our Hero Awakes

In South City, Cell plows through more civilians and accidentally runs into Krillin! Goku finally gets back on his feet, but with Cell and the other androids in full stride, can the Saiyan hero still make a difference?

01 Jul 199225m
Time Chamber
S05E08
8.2

Time Chamber

As Cell continues his deadly march, Goku hatches a plan to squeeze a year’s worth of training into just one day! Back at Master Roshi’s, the android trio arrives looking for Goku! Can Piccolo hold them off until the Saiyans return?

08 Jul 199225m
The Monster is Coming
S05E09
8.2

The Monster is Coming

Behind the closed doors of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Vegeta and Trunks struggle to push past the level of Super Saiyan! Down on Earth, Piccolo challenges Android 17 to a battle!

15 Jul 199225m
He's Here
S05E10
8.2

He's Here

Stronger than ever after fusing with Kami, Piccolo leads the attack against the androids! It looks like the Super Namekian has things under control until Cell arrives on the battlefield! Can anyone stop this hideous monster?!

22 Jul 199225m
Up to Piccolo
S05E11
8.2

Up to Piccolo

Just as Cell is about to absorb Android 17, Piccolo bravely steps in and foils the monster’s plan! Does the Super Namekian really have a chance at stopping Cell on his own?! Or is he simply putting off the inevitable?

29 Jul 199225m
Silent Warrior
S05E12
8.2

Silent Warrior

When Android 16 claims to be as strong as Cell, it seems like a wild boast! But after he launches an offensive that throws Cell against the ropes, it becomes clear that the big android has the power to back up his words!

05 Aug 199225m
Say Goodbye, 17
S05E13
8.2

Say Goodbye, 17

It’s android against android as 16 clashes with Cell. Android 16 is the stronger fighter, but Cell is far too driven to be stopped now! With an underhanded attack, Cell moves one step closer to his gruesome transformation!

12 Aug 199225m
Sacrifice
S05E14
8.4

Sacrifice

With an onslaught of psychic blasts, Tien gives Androids 16 and 18 a chance to escape, but the powerful attack rapidly drains his strength. Tien may have saved the androids, but can he save himself?

19 Aug 199226m
Saiyans Emerge
S05E15
8.3

Saiyans Emerge

Trunks and Vegeta emerge from the time chamber after a year of intense training. Goku and Gohan are next into the room, but with Cell nearing his ultimate form, can the fighters afford to wait another day?

26 Aug 199225m
Super Vegeta
S05E16
8.5

Super Vegeta

Cell obliterates a chain of islands in search of Android 18! Vegeta, fresh from the time chamber, is ready to test his new strength against the monster, but is he really stronger than a Super Saiyan?

02 Sept 199225m
Bow to the Prince
S05E17
8.7

Bow to the Prince

It’s show-and-tell for Vegeta as he demonstrates how much difference a year of training can make! Meanwhile, back in the time chamber, Gohan struggles to become a Super Saiyan.

09 Sept 199225m
Hour of Temptation
S05E18
8.8

Hour of Temptation

Vegeta quickly pounds Cell six feet into the ground! With his back against the wall, the monstrous android attacks Vegeta’s weakest point: his arrogance! Can the Saiyan Prince resist Cell’s tempting challenge?

16 Sept 199225m
Krillin's Decision
S05E19
8.8

Krillin's Decision

With beautiful Android 18 in his sights, Krillin clutches the controller that will shut her down forever. But when the moment arrives, the little man hesitates! All the while, Cell looms overhead, hungry for perfection!

23 Sept 199225m
The Last Defense
S05E20
8.9

The Last Defense

With the remote control smashed, Krillin and Trunks must save Android 18 from Cell’s power-hungry grasp. But Vegeta has other plans in mind. Will trunks attack his own father to save humanity?

30 Sept 199225m
Cell is Complete
S05E21
8.5

Cell is Complete

The earth’s greatest fear has come true: Cell is complete! Can anyone stop the android nightmare in his final, perfect form? As the heroes nervously line up, a glimmer of hope shines from above. Gohan is a Super Saiyan!

14 Oct 199226m
Vegeta Must Pay
S05E22
8.2

Vegeta Must Pay

After allowing Cell to reach his final form, Vegeta is ready for the challenge he was promised. But as Cell easily deflects the Saiyan’s every blow, it’s clear that Vegeta has more on his hands than he bargained for!

21 Oct 199225m
Trunks Ascends
S05E23
8.5

Trunks Ascends

Tapping into the deepest wells of his energy, Vegeta summons one last attack: the Final Flash! Meanwhile, Trunks struggles to decide whether or not to help his father. Vegeta’s pride is at stake, but so is his life!

28 Oct 199225m
Saving Throw
S05E24
8.1

Saving Throw

Vegeta lies unconscious after his battle with Cell, and Trunks unleashes his hidden powers to save his father’s life. With Goku and Gohan still training, Trunks is the only person standing in the evil android’s way.

04 Nov 199225m
Ghosts from Tomorrow
S05E25
8.2

Ghosts from Tomorrow

Trunks vows to stop the future from repeating itself; Cell can’t wait for the future to unfold. It’s all up for grabs as the two warriors prepare for battle. Only one future will survive. Whose will it be?

11 Nov 199225m
The Cell Games
S05E26
8.2

The Cell Games

Realizing that his powers are no match for his opponent, Trunks accepts defeat, only to be given a second chance when Cell proposes a tournament! Is Cell really interested in competition, or does he have a sinister motive?

18 Nov 199225m