Babidi Saga
The Babidi Saga is the thirteenth saga in the anime Dragon Ball Z. This saga consists of twelve episodes which occur after the World Tournament Saga and before the Majin Buu Saga. The saga follows the events of the Z Fighters struggle to defeat their new enemy Babidi along with his henchmen. The saga also shows the conclusion to the 25th Tenkaichi Budokai which was only half finished by the end of the last saga. This saga aired in Japan in 1994. This is Part of US Season Eight
Episode 220 / 205 – March 9, 1994 / October 15, 2001
黒幕登場！！悪の魔導師バビディ; Kuromaku Toujou!! Aku no Madoushi Babidi; The Man Behind the Curtains Appears!! The Evil Mage Babidi
THE WIZARD'S CURSE
The Z Fighters race to stop Babidi's cronies from delivering the pure energy which will be used resurrect the dreaded Majin Buu. Will they find Babidi's hidden spaceship in time?
Episode 221 / 206 – March 16, 1994 / October 16, 2001
待ち受けるワナ！！魔界からの挑戦状; Machiukeru Wana!! Makai kara no Chousenjou; The Awaiting Trap!! A Challenge From the Demon Realm
KING OF THE DEMONS
In a true moment of horror, Piccolo and Krillin are turned to stone by Dabura. Determined to save their friends lives Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta enter Babidi's ship only to find themselves trapped! With evil warriors in their midst, will they be able to save their friends and find their way out?
Episode 222 / 207 – March 23, 1994 / October 17, 2001
なめるな！！ベジータ怒りの初戦突破; Nameru na!! Bejiita Ikari no Hassen Toppa; Don't Toy With Me!! Vegeta's Breakthrough Fist Strike of Fury
VEGETA ATTACKS
Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta discover a trap to drain them of their power. At each stage of Babidi's ship, they must face a fearsome warrior, each more powerful than the last. There's no room for error! Even the tiniest mistake will enable Babidi to steal their energy for Majin Buu!
No Episode Aired – March 30, 1994
ＤＢＺ 超サイヤ人だ 孫悟空; Suupaa Saiyajin da Son Gokuu; Super Saiyan Son Goku
LORD SLUG
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絶望への反抗！！; Zetsubou he no hangou!!; TV Special – Defiance in the Face of Despair!!
THE HISTORY OF TRUNKS (RERUN)
(No Episode Aired – April 6, 1994; Took a break for a soccer program)
Episode 223 / 208 – April 13, 1994 / October 18, 2001
悟空パワー全開！！ブッ飛べヤコン; Gokuu Pawaa Zenkai!! Buttobe Yakon; Goku's Power Wide Open!! Blow Away Yakon
NEXT UP, GOKU
Babidi unleashes his monster, Yakon, to steal the Z Fighters' energy for Majin Buu. The battle at Stage Two is sure to be intense, as Yakon is one of the most fearsome creatures in the universe. But the energy-eating monster may have bitten off more than he can chew by challenging Super Saiyan Goku!
Episode 224 / 209 – April 20, 1994 / October 22, 2001
大誤算！！サタンＶＳ３人の超戦士！？; Daigosan!! Satan Tai Sannin no Chousenshi!?; A Great Miscalculation!! Satan vs 3 Super Warriors?!
BATTLE SUPREME
Goku and the others have gone to Babidi's ship, but at the World Martial Arts Tournament the show must go on! The five remaining competitors enter the ring for an all out Battle Royale! The fists are flying as Number 18, Mighty Mask, and even the reigning champ himself duke it out to decide who will be the next Champion of the World!
Episode 225 / 210 – April 27, 1994 / October 23. 2001
強いぜチビッコ！！１８号大苦戦！？; Tsuyoi ze Chibikko!! Juuhachigou Daikusen!?; Such Strong Kids!! No. 18's Close Fight?!
EIGHTEEN UNMASKS
The Battle Royale heats up as Number 18 and Mighty Mask take their fight to the skies! Even though Number 18 gives it everything she's got, she can't seem to put a dent in her mysterious masked opponent. But she may just find the edge she needs to win, when Mighty Mask goes...Super Saiyan?!
Episode 226 / 211 – May 4, 1994 / October 24, 2001
たちはだかる魔王！出番だ悟飯！！; Tachihadakaru Maou! Deban Da Gohan!!; Confrontation With the Demon King! It's Your Turn Gohan!!
PAY TO WIN
The final bout of the World Martial Arts Tournament continues, when Android 18 throws the defending champ for a loop by offering to throw the fight! Meanwhile, another battle is about to begin. Babidi has selected his warrior to fight at Stage 3: Dabura, King of the Demon World!
(No Episode Aired – May 11, 1994; Seemed to have taken a break for a nighttime game program)
Episode 227 / 212 – May 18, 1994 / October 25, 2001
見つけられた邪心！！ダーブラの名案; Mitsukerareta Jashin!! Daabura no Meian; A Wicked Heart Discovered!! Dabura's Great Idea
HEART OF A VILLAIN
The intense battle between Gohan and Dabura rages on! But just as the Stage 3 clash reaches a heated peak, Dabura stops the fight! Why has the evil giant conceded, and what is the great discovery that he claims to have made?
Episode 228 / 213 – May 25, 1994 / October 29, 2001
破壊王子ベジータ復活！！武闘会乱入; Hakai Ouji Bejiita Fukkatsu!! Butoukai Rannyuu; Vegeta, Prince of Destruction, Revived!! Intrusion at the Budoukai
THE DARK PRINCE RETURNS
In an all out assault against Vegeta, Babidi uses his power to undo the unsuspecting Prince from within. Vegeta is stripped of his good qualities by the wicked wizard, and becomes the heartless warrior that he once was. Vegeta's first senseless act under his new master is attacking Goku!
(No Episode Aired – June 1, 1994 / June 8, 1994; Disappeared on the 1st and the 8th for the relay of a soccer program~)
Episode 229 / 214 – June 15, 1994 / October 30, 2001
宿命の超対決！！激突 悟空 ＶＳ ベジータ; Shukumei no Choutaiketsu!! Gekitotsu Gokuu Tai Bejiita; The Super Confrontation of Destiny!! The Clash of Goku vs Vegeta
VEGETA'S PRIDE
The possessed Vegeta gives Goku an ultimatum: fight with him, or watch him annihilate more innocent lives! Goku vows to settle the score between them once and for all, but the Supreme Kai steps between the Saiyans with a bold declaration. To fight Vegeta, Goku will have to destroy the Supreme Kai first!
Episode 230 / 215 – June 22, 1994 / October 31, 2001
待ってろ バビディ！！野望は許さない; Matte'ro Babidi!! Yabou wa Yurusanai; Just You Wait, Babidi!! Your Aspirations Will Not be Allowed
THE LONG AWAITED FIGHT
Super Saiyan powers collide! The long awaited battle between Goku and Vegeta has begun! With Babidi's magic enhancing his already incredible strength, Vegeta matches Goku move for move. But every blow the Saiyan Prince lands is a boost for Majin Buu!
Episode 231 / 216 – June 29, 1994 / November 1, 2001
解けた封印！出るぞ 凶悪魔人ブウ！！; Toketa Fuuin! Deru Kyouaku Majin Buu!!; The Seal is Broken! Out Comes the Vicious Majin Buu!!
THE MAGIC BALL OF BUU
Gohan and the Supreme Kai confront Babidi in the depths of his space ship. With the fight between Goku and Vegeta supplying vast quantities of energy for Majin Buu, there's not a moment to lose! Can Gohan muster up the strength to stop the evil wizard before it's too late?