Imperfect Cell Saga
The Imperfect Cell Saga is the eighth saga in the anime Dragon Ball Z. These episodes are produced by Toei Animation, and are based on the final 26 volumes of the Dragon Ball manga series by Akira Toriyama. It involves Cell in his Imperfect Form and mainly shows his attempts to absorb Jinzoningen #17 and #18, and the Z-Senshi's attempts to stop him.
In Japan this saga aired in 1992. In the U.S. it aired in 2000. This is part of US Season Five. It comprises the first half of the FUNimation Remastered Season Five Box Set.
Episode 140 / 125 – May 20, 1992 / October 4, 2000
邪悪の卵を発見！！恐怖するトランクス; Jaaku no Tamago o Hakken!! Kyoufu Suru Torankusu; The Discovery of an Evil Egg!! A Terrified Trunks
SEIZED WITH FEAR
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! Can our heroes solve this mystery and halt the approaching androids at the same time?
Episode 141 / 126 – May 27, 1992 / October 5, 2000
かつてない敵に向けて…超ナメック星人誕生！！';Katsute Nai Teki ni Mukete... Suupaa Namekkuseijin Tanjou!!; To Face an Unprecedented Foe... Birth of a Super Namekian!!
THE REUNION
It's doomsday in Gingertown, a quiet city near the crash site of the time capsule. A monster with the appearance of an insect has unleashed its powers, turning Gingertown into a ghostly grave! In response to this new menace, Kami finally fuses with Piccolo, and the new Super Namek flies to Gingertown for a showdown of epic proportions!
Episode 142 / 127 – June 3, 1992 / October 6, 2000
カメハメ波！？悟空の気を持つモンスター; Kamehameha!? Gokuu no Ki o Motsu Monsutaa; Kamehameha?! The Monster Who Possesses Goku's Ki
BORROWED POWERS
The deserted streets of Gingertown become a battlefield as the powered-up Piccolo confronts this terror from the future. The monster's name is Cell, and he gains strength from sucking the life out of his victims! But that's not the only secret the creature reveals. Somehow, he also knows Goku's special attack, the Kamehameha!
Episode 143 / 128 – June 10, 1992 / October 9, 2000
憎悪と破壊の生命体！！奴の名は人造人間セル; Zouo to Hakai no Seimeitai!! Yatsu no Na wa Jinzouningen Seru; A Life Form of Evil and Destruction!! His Name is Artificial Human Cell
HIS NAME IS CELL
A fleet of tanks roll into Gingertown to destroy the new threat, but Cell quiets the army's attempt with one swift blow. Now it's up to Piccolo to stop the monster, and his chances look slim. As the Namek struggles to survive, Cell gives a full introduction! He's actually an android, the ultimate achievement of Dr. Gero!
Episode 144 / 129 – June 17, 1992 / October 10, 2000
ピッコロ痛恨の大失敗！セルが街に放たれた！; Pikkoro Tsuukon no Daishippai! Seru ga Machi ni Hanatareta!; Piccolo's Grievous Mistake! Cell Escapes Into the City!
PICCOLO'S FOLLY
Piccolo has been badly injured from his fight with the android Cell, but he cleverly distracts Cell long enough to regenerate his stricken arm. Now Piccolo is ready for another round, and Krillin and Trunks have arrived for backup! With the odds quickly mounting against him, Cell makes a tactical decision to run away!
Episode 145 / 130 – June 24, 1992 / October 11, 2000
セル誕生の秘密！研究所の地下に何がある！？; Seru Tanjou no Himitsu! Kenkyuujo no Chika ni Nani ga Aru!?; The Secret of Cell's Birth! What Lies Below the Laboratory?!
LABORATORY BASEMENT
Escaping the heroes, Cell strives to carry out his awful plan. By absorbing Androids 17 and 18, Cell can evolve to his perfect, unstoppable form! To save the future, Trunks and Krillin race to destroy Dr. Gero's lab, while Piccolo and Tien search for the elusive Cell. But how can they stop an android who knows their every move?
Episode 146 / 131 – July 1, 1992 / October 12, 2000
悟空闘いへの目覚め！超サイヤ人を超えろ！！; Gokuu Tatakai e no Mezame! Suupaa Saiyajin o Koero!!; Goku Awakens to Battle! Go Beyond Super Saiyan!!
OUR HERO AWAKES
After learning that Cell came from his own bleak future, Trunks is left to ponder the effects of his journey through time. 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 147 / 132 – July 8, 1992 / October 13, 2000
修行を急げサイヤ人！精神と時の部屋で…; Shugyou o Isoge Saiyajin! Seishin to Toki no Heya de...; Hasten Your Training, Saiyan! In the Room of Spirit and Time...
TIME CHAMBER
As Cell continues his deadly march, Goku jumps back into action with an ingenious plan. By training in Kami's Hyperbolic Time Chamber, he, Gohan, Trunks, and Vegeta can get a year of training in just one day! But back at Master Roshi's, the android trio arrives looking for Goku! Can Piccolo hold them off until the Saiyans return?
Episode 148 / 133 – July 15, 1992 / October 16, 2000
天を裂く激烈光弾！！ピッコロＶＳ人造人間１７号; Ten o Saku Gekiretsu Koudan!! Pikkoro Tai Jinzouningen Juunanagou; The Gekiretsu Kodan that Split the Heavens!! Piccolo vs Artificial Human No. 17
THE MONSTER IS COMING
Behind the closed doors of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Vegeta and Trunks struggle to push past the level of Super Saiyan, while Gohan and Goku wait for their own chance to train. Down on earth, Piccolo challenges Android 17 to a battle and quickly gains the advantage. But don't look now, Cell is on his way!
Episode 149 / 134 – July 22, 1992 / October 17, 2000
この日を待っていた！！セル・完全体への序曲; Kono Hi o Matte Ita!! Seru · Kanzentai e no Jokyoku; How I Have Waited For this Day!! Cell – Prologue to Perfection
HE'S HERE
Fabulously strong after uniting with Kami, Piccolo spearheads the battle against the androids! And it looks like the Super Namek has things well under control until an unexpected guest arrives at the battlefield! It's Cell! Can anyone stop this hideous monster from carrying out his deadly purpose?!
Episode 150 / 135 – July 29, 1992 / October 18, 2000
捨て身の反撃及ばず！ピッコロ燃え尽きる！！; Sutemi no Hangeki Oyobazu! Pikkoro Moetsukiro!!; The Suicide Counterattack Proves Ineffective! Piccolo's Flame Burns Out!!
UP TO PICCOLO
Just as Cell is about to absorb Android 17, Piccolo bravely steps in and foils Cell's plan! But with Goku and Gohan still waiting for Vegeta and Trunks to finish their training, does Piccolo really have a chance of stopping Cell on his own?! Or is he just prolonging the inevitable?!
Episode 151 / 136 – August 5, 1992 / October 19, 2000
残された唯一の望み…無言の戦士１６号立つ！！ Nokosareta Yuiitsu no Nozomi... Mugon no Senshi Juurokugou Tatsu!! One Final Remaining Hope... The Wordless Warrior No. 16 Takes Action!!
SILENT WARRIOR
Sixteen! When the silent giant tells 17 that he is "just as strong as Cell," it seems like a wild claim! But after 16 launches a commanding offensive that throws Cell against the ropes, it becomes clear that the big android has the power to back up his words!
Episode 152 / 137 – August 12, 1992 / October 20, 2000
１７号を飲み込んだ…変身セルは超グルメ; Juunanagou o Nomikonda... Henshin Seru wa Chougurume; No. 17 Swallowed... The Transforming Cell is a Super Gourmet
SAY GOODBYE 17
Fire fights fire and android fights android, as the titan 16 clashes against Cell. Miraculously, Android 16 proves himself to be the stronger fighter, but Cell is far too driven to be stopped now! With an underhanded attack, Cell sneaks up on 17 and turns the tables once again! Cell transforms!