Episode
Dragon Ball Z: The Last Defense
Overview
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?
Details
- Series
- Dragon Ball Z
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 20
- Air date
- 1992-09-30
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
The Last Defense is Episode 20 in Cell Saga of Dragon Ball Z. It aired on 1992-09-30. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 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!
Episode 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!
More episodes from this season
Episode 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?
Episode 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!
Episode 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.
Episode 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!
Episode 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?
Episode 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.
Episode 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?
Episode 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?
Episode 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?
Episode 26: 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?