Episodes
Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: May 20, 1992
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!
Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: May 27, 1992
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!
Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Jun 3, 1992
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!
Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Jun 9, 1992
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!
Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Jun 17, 1992
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.
Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Jun 24, 1992
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?
Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Jul 1, 1992
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?
Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Jul 8, 1992
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?
Episode: S05 Special | Airdate: Jul 11, 1992 (45 min)
The death of Dr. Gero at the hands of Androids 17 and 18 prompts the activation of Androids 13, 14, and 15. They try to kill Goku, who fights them with the help of Trunks, Piccolo, Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan.
Episode: 5x09 | Airdate: Jul 15, 1992
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!
Episode: 5x10 | Airdate: Jul 22, 1992
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?!
Episode: 5x11 | Airdate: Jul 29, 1992
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?
Episode: 5x12 | Airdate: Aug 5, 1992
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!
Episode: 5x13 | Airdate: Aug 12, 1992
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 underheanded attack, Cell moves one step closer to his gruesome transformation!
Episode: 5x14 | Airdate: Aug 19, 1992
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?
Episode: 5x15 | Airdate: Aug 26, 1992
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?
Episode: 5x16 | Airdate: Sep 2, 1992
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?
Episode: 5x17 | Airdate: Sep 9, 1992
Vegeta shows cell his new power while Goku and Gohun train.
Episode: 5x18 | Airdate: Sep 16, 1992
Episode: 5x19 | Airdate: Sep 23, 1992
Episode: 5x20 | Airdate: Sep 30, 1992
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?
Episode: 5x21 | Airdate: Oct 14, 1992
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!
Episode: 5x22 | Airdate: Oct 21, 1992
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 his hands than he bargained for!
Episode: 5x23 | Airdate: Oct 28, 1992
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!
Episode: 5x24 | Airdate: Nov 4, 1992
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.
Episode: 5x25 | Airdate: Nov 11, 1992
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?
Episode: 5x26 | Airdate: Nov 18, 1992
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?