If you hate filler (Princess Snake, Garlic Jr., Fake Namek), watch Dragon Ball Z Kai instead. It cuts 291 episodes down to 167. Which saga is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!
If you’re revisiting the 90s or introducing Gohan, Vegeta, and Frieza to a new generation, you need a proper roadmap. Dragon Ball Z originally ran from 1989 to 1996, spanning 291 episodes (plus the uncut "Kai" version). dbz list of episodes
Below is the complete chronological list broken down by saga. Episode numbers refer to the original Japanese order (which matches the FUNimation uncut DVD/Blu-ray releases). Saga 1: The Saiyan Saga (Episodes 1–35) The tone shifts from adventure to pure sci-fi. Goku is dead, Piccolo kidnaps Gohan, and aliens arrive. If you hate filler (Princess Snake, Garlic Jr