Captain Ginyu Saga
The Captain Ginyu Saga is the name for roughly the middle third of the much larger Freeza Saga in Dragon Ball Z, according to FUNimation's naming conventions for the English language anime, making it the third saga of Dragon Ball Z. All major action in the Captain Ginyu Saga takes place on the Planet Namek. The saga deals mainly with the fight between Goku, Gohan and Kuririn against Captain Ginyu.
Strictly speaking, the Captain Ginyu Saga should start several episodes before it does. When speaking of the manga, most fans put the start of the saga at the arrival of the Ginyu Special Squad. Cartoon Network stated that Dragon Ball Z would be completely redone at the original airings of these episodes, as FUNimation started using new voice actors since episode 54 onwards.
This saga immediately follows the Namek Saga and is followed by the Frieza Saga. This saga aired in Japan in 1990. It also aired in U.S. in 1998, as the second part of US season two. This saga comprises the second half of the FUNimation Remastered Season Two Box Set.
Episode 068 / 054 – November 21, 1990 / September 13, 1999
ついに直接対決！！ギニュー隊長のおでましだ; Tsui ni Chokusetsu Taiketsu!! Ginyuu Taichou no Odemashi da; At Last, a Direct Confrontation!! Captain Ginyu Takes the Field
GINYU ASSAULT
Burter and Jeice of the fearsome Ginyu Force launch an attack on Goku. But the tables turn as Goku's new power is way too much for them to handle. After Goku easily defeats Burter, Jeice rushes to retrieve the fiercest of all Ginyu...Captain Ginyu himself. But can their collective force match up to the new Goku?
Episode 069 / 055 – November 28, 1990 / September 13, 1999
凄まじい迫力！！見たか、悟空のフルパワー; Susamajii Hakuryoku!! Mita ka, Gokuu no Furu Pawaa; Incredible Force!! Did You See, Goku's Full Power
INCREDIBLE FORCE
An angry Captain Ginyu initiates a battle with the fearless Goku, as the ruthless mercenary attempts to uncover Goku's true strength. But Goku cleverly conceals his power level from the militant monster. Finally, at the insistence of the captain, Goku astounds both Jeice and Ginyu by revealing his true power! A power unlike anything they had anticipated.
Episode 070 / 056 – December 5, 1990 / September 14, 1999
闘いの行方！？最長老に迫るフリーザの魔の手; Tatakai no Yukue!? Saichourou ni Semaru Furiiza no Ma no Te; What of the Battle's Outcome?! Freeza's Evil Hand Closes Around Saichourou
FRIEZA APPROACHES
Captain Ginyu and Jeice face up to Goku only to discover the truth about what they're up against. Elsewhere, Guru bestows a special gift of healing upon the young Namek, Dende. And Nail returns to defend Guru from the villainous Frieza. But will Nail's special training be enough?
Episode 071 / 057 – December 12, 1990 / September 15, 1999
ビックリ！！悟空がギニューでギニューが悟空; Bikkuri!! Gokuu ga Ginyuu de Ginyuu ga Gokuu; Surprise!! Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku
GOKU IS GINYU AND GINYU IS GOKU
Frieza battles Nail in an effort to discover the password for the Dragon Balls. But can his skills measure up? Elsewhere, a powerful Goku faces the remaining Ginyu force. But be careful Goku! Captain Ginyu has some fiendish trickery in store.
Episode 072 / 058 – December 19, 1990 / September 16, 1999
出でよスーパー神龍！！ボクの願いをかなえたまえ; Ide yo Suupaa Shenron!! Boku no Negai o Kanaetamae; Come Forth Super Shenron!! Grant Me My Wish
CALLING THE ETERNAL DRAGON
Vegeta's plan to recapture the Dragon Balls is put on hold as Gohan and Krillin are first to find the buried treasure. But all three are in for a big shock as Captain Ginyu shows up in Goku's body.
(No Episode Aired – December 26, 1990 Took a break for a year-end special program!!)
(No Episode Aired – January 2, 1991; Broadcasting was suspended for a new-year's special airing!)
Episode 073 / 059 – January 9, 1991 / September 17, 1999
奴はオラじゃネェ！悟飯びびるな父を撃て！！; Yatsu wa Ora ja Nee! Gohan Bibiru na Chichi o Ute!!; That Ain't Me! Gohan, Don't Lose Your Nerve, Hit Your Father!!
GOHAN DEFEAT YOUR DAD!!
Gohan and Krillin battle Captain Ginyu, who is disguised in Goku's body. But watch out! Vegeta's taking action with a strength no one expected! Is Vegeta really a Super Saiyan?
Episode 074 / 060 – January 16, 1991 / September 20, 1999
大誤算！！ ギニューがカエルになっちゃった; Daigosan!! Ginyuu ga Kaeru ni Natchatta; A Huge Miscalculation!! Ginyu Has Turned into a Frog
CAPTAIN GINYU... THE FROG
An injured Captain Ginyu awaits Vegeta's onslaught. But the weakened warrior has devious plans up his sleeve. Will he be able to switch bodies with Vegeta the way he managed to switch with Goku? And what will become of Goku, now struggling in Captain Ginyu's crippled body?