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Premiered

Wednesday, May 20, 1992

Ended: Wednesday, November 18, 1992

When does Dragon Ball Z Season 5 come out?

Dragon Ball Z Season 5 premiered Wednesday, May 20, 1992 on Fuji TV and ended Wednesday, November 18, 1992. The season has 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!

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1. 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!

Wednesday · 34 years ago

2. 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!

Wednesday · 34 years ago

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!

Wednesday · 34 years ago

4. 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!

Wednesday · 34 years ago

5. 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.

Wednesday · 34 years ago

6. 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?

Wednesday · 34 years ago

7. 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?

Wednesday · 34 years ago

8. 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?

Wednesday · 34 years ago

9. 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!

Wednesday · 34 years ago

10. 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?!

Wednesday · 34 years ago

11. 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?

Wednesday · 34 years ago

12. 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!

Wednesday · 34 years ago

13. 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!

Wednesday · 34 years ago

14. 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?

Wednesday · 34 years ago

15. 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?

Wednesday · 34 years ago

16. 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?

Wednesday · 34 years ago

17. 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.

Wednesday · 34 years ago

18. 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?

Wednesday · 34 years ago

19. 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!

Wednesday · 34 years ago

20. 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?

Wednesday · 34 years ago

21. 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!

Wednesday · 34 years ago

22. 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!

Wednesday · 34 years ago

23. 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!

Wednesday · 34 years ago

24. 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.

Wednesday · 34 years ago

25. 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?

Wednesday · 34 years ago

26. The Cell Games Finale

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?

Wednesday · 33 years ago

Dragon Ball Z Season 5 FAQ

When does Dragon Ball Z Season 5 come out?

Dragon Ball Z Season 5 premiered Wednesday, May 20, 1992 on Fuji TV.

How many episodes are in Dragon Ball Z Season 5?

Dragon Ball Z Season 5 has 26 episodes.

Are new episodes of Dragon Ball Z Season 5 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Dragon Ball Z Season 5 finale?

The Dragon Ball Z Season 5 finale (Episode 26) aired Wednesday, November 18, 1992.

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