The BEST episodes of Dragon Ball Z season 6

Every episode of Dragon Ball Z season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dragon Ball Z season 6!

Many years have passed since Goku first searched for the Dragon Balls. He is a grown man, with a wife and son. He and his friends have settled into their own lives and, for the most part, things are rather peaceful. Then one day, Goku learns he is really a Saiyan and comes from another planet. Now begins new adventures for Goku and his friends as they defend their home against new, more powerful threats.

Last Updated: 4/9/2024Network: Fuji TVStatus: Ended
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Goku vs. Cell
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9.52
303 votes

#1 - Goku vs. Cell

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/10/1993

The main event begins! Now free of distraction, Goku steps into the ring to face Cell. The earth shakes and the heavens tremble as these two mighty super-powers collide! And that's just the warm up!

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Free the Future
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9.39
327 votes

#2 - Free the Future

Season 6 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/21/1993

Even though peace and order have been re-established on Earth in the present, Trunks' future world is still a place of darkness and despair! Androids 17 and 18 are on a rampage, wreaking havoc on the defenseless citizens. But when Trunks arrives, the future is forever changed!

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Cell's Bag of Tricks
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9.31
328 votes

#3 - Cell's Bag of Tricks

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/17/1993

Cell attacks Goku with a dazzling array of moves: the Destructo Disk, the Special Beam Cannon, even the Kamehameha Wave! So far, Goku has been able to match Cell blow for blow, but how will the Super Saiyan fare against such a lethal arsenal?

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The Fight is Over
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9.31
354 votes

#4 - The Fight is Over

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/7/1993

Victory! Goku blasts Cell with a Kamehameha Wave that reduces the android to a pile of cinders. But Goku's triumph is short-lived. Cell proves his resiliency by fully regenerating himself! The fight continues!?or does it?

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Save the World
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9.23
356 votes

#5 - Save the World

Season 6 - Episode 26 - Aired 6/30/1993

The final showdown begins! Cell has returned more powerful than ever, and it's all up to Gohan to put him down! While Goku coaches him telepathically from the Other World, the Z Fighters jump in for a five-sided attack! Gohan may have the potential inside him, but can Goku show him how to bring it out?

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No More Rules
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9.22
353 votes

#6 - No More Rules

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/31/1993

As the battle intensifies, Cell quickly becomes tired of the rules he has imposed on the tournament. With a flick of his finger, he destroys the fighting ring. Now there's only one way to win the Cell Games...it's a fight to the finish!

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A Hero's Farewell!
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9.17
329 votes

#7 - A Hero's Farewell!

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/2/1993

Clearly outmatched by the powered-up Gohan, Cell initiates his last line of defense: a self-destruct program that will blow up the entire planet! With only seconds to act, Goku uses his Instant Transmission technique to transport Cell away from the Earth. The planet is saved, but at what cost?

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Cell Juniors Attack!
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9.13
327 votes

#8 - Cell Juniors Attack!

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/5/1993

Gohan simmers with rage as the impish Cell Juniors wreak havoc on the other Z Fighters. Still, the young Super Saiyan refuses to bend to Cell's will and fight. Be careful Cell, Gohan is a powder-keg waiting to explode, and Android 16 just may have the spark that lights the fuse!

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Memories of Gohan
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9.10
326 votes

#9 - Memories of Gohan

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/20/1993

As the countdown to the Cell Games continues, Goku enjoys his remaining time with family and friends! Going fishing with Goku and Krillin? Strolling down memory lane with Chi-chi ? And then it's time for a very special boy to blow out the candles!

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The Doomsday Broadcast
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8.70
189 votes

#10 - The Doomsday Broadcast

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/2/1992

Cell breaks into showbiz, literally! The sinister android hijacks a television station in order to announce his "Cell Games" to the world! But are there any challengers left with the strength and courage to get into the ring?

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Meet Me in the Ring
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8.70
270 votes

#11 - Meet Me in the Ring

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/9/1992

All across the globe, the good citizens of Earth are in a panic as they flee their towns to escape Cell's looming vengeance. But hope is not lost! High above in the Lookout, Goku and Gohan emerge from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. And after a quick trip to size up the competition, Goku feels that he's ready to take on Cell!

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What is the Tournament?
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8.29
217 votes

#12 - What is the Tournament?

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/25/1992

While Trunks tells the others of Cell's plans to hold a tournament, the diabolical android begins his preparations for the competition by constructing a fighting arena. Do the Z Fighters have a chance, or is this a one-sided contest that only Cell can win?

The Games Begin
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8.22
164 votes

#13 - The Games Begin

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/17/1993

The wait is over; the Cell Games must now begin! The Z Fighters arrive ringside, only to discover another challenger already on the scene. It's none other than World Martial Arts Champion, Hercule!

The Puzzle of General Tao
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8.21
245 votes

#14 - The Puzzle of General Tao

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/10/1993

Goku comes face to face with an old adversary, General Tao! Goku's search for the Dragon Balls has led him to the aging general, but unless the Super Saiyan can solve the crafty villain's puzzle, that search just might come to an end!

Cell Returns!
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8.15
217 votes

#15 - Cell Returns!

Season 6 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/16/1993

The nightmare continues! Cell explodes, but he is not completely destroyed! A particle of Cell's nucleus survives the blast, which is all the sinister android needs to regenerate himself! Cell is restored to his Ultimate Form, and returns to the Earth more powerful than ever!

Goku's Decision
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8.15
190 votes

#16 - Goku's Decision

Season 6 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/7/1993

Cell is at long last defeated, but the Z Fighters still have much to resolve! Can they make it to the Lookout in time to heal the battle-scarred Gohan? Is Android 18 still a threat? And with the new Eternal Dragon summoned for the first time, can our heroes find a way to bring Goku back?

Android Explosion
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8.07
163 votes

#17 - Android Explosion

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/28/1993

After hearing of Gohan?s amazing power, Cell is determined to unleash the Saiyan boy's full potential. But even at the threat of his own life Gohan refuses to fight, prompting Cell to torture Gohan's friends instead! Then Cell does an unbelievable thing; he spawns seven miniature Cells to attack the Z Fighters in a terrifying all-out melee!

Cell's Break Down
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7.97
218 votes

#18 - Cell's Break Down

Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/26/1993

Gohan's Super Saiyan powers seem to have no limit, as the young hero delivers Cell a punch so severe it causes the monster to cough up Android 18! As the once unstoppable Cell powers down, Gohan prepares to deal him the final blow.

Dende's Dragon
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7.80
162 votes

#19 - Dende's Dragon

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/3/1993

After a little help from King Kai, Goku travels to New Namek to recruit a guardian for the Earth! Most of the Nameks quickly refuse the offer, but there's one little guy who can?t wait to go! Dende is back, and he's going to create a new Dragon!

Awakening
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7.65
244 votes

#20 - Awakening

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/12/1993

Gohan attacks! Spurred on by Android 16's dying words, Gohan's hidden power is unleashed! With his amazing new strength and speed, Gohan easily destroys the wicked Cell Juniors. Now the young Super Saiyan has his sights set on a bigger target, Cell himself!

No Worries Here
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7.60
189 votes

#21 - No Worries Here

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/16/1992

With nine days until Cell's tournament begins, Vegeta, Piccolo, and Trunks plan to return to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. But Goku decides that he and Gohan have had enough training! What does Goku know that the others don't?

One More Wish
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7.50
216 votes

#22 - One More Wish

Season 6 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/14/1993

After Goku's decision to stay in the after-world, Krillin uses the final wish to help out Android 18! But who is going to help Krillin reveal his true feelings for the beautiful Android? And who is going to break the news of Goku's passing to Chi-chi?! It is a time of departures, and a time of new beginnings, as peace has once again returned to the land.

The Horror Won't End
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7.47
190 votes

#23 - The Horror Won't End

Season 6 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/23/1993

Is Cell invincible? After easily dispensing of both Trunks and Vegeta, he certainly seems to be! At last realizing his full potential, Cell announces a new plan. He will first destroy the Earth, then the Universe! Can this ultimate living weapon be stopped?

Gohan's Plea
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7.45
190 votes

#24 - Gohan's Plea

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/21/1993

The fight between Gohan and Cell picks up steam, and it looks like Cell has a distinct advantage over the young Super Saiyan. But wait!, Cell's attacks seem to have no effect on Gohan! Could it be that the young hero really has the power to defeat the evil android once and for all?

Faith in a Boy
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7.37
191 votes

#25 - Faith in a Boy

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/14/1993

After surrendering to the evil Cell, Goku names the next challenger to enter the Cell Games ? it?s Gohan! Goku has supreme faith in his son's abilities, but the young Super Saiyan will need a lot more than his father's confidence if he?s going to win this fight!