DBZ Episode 97

"Finding Goku's newfound Super Saiyan strength to be too much for him, Frieza directs his attack at the planet Namek itself! Unable to react in time, Goku is forced to watch helplessly as Frieza's energy blast tears through the heart of the once tranquil planet. Things look bleak for the mighty Saiyan and his friends as the fiery explosion rips through Namek's core!" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

Namek's Destruction is the twenty-second episode of the Frieza Saga and the ninety-seventh overall episode in the uncut version Dragon Ball Z series. The original Japanese title is "Namekkusei Shoumetsu ka!? Daichi o Tsuranuku Ma no Senkou" (怒り爆発!! 悟空よ、みんなの仇を討ってくれ). The episode first aired on July 3, 1991. It's original American air date was October 20, 1999.

Summary

Unable to defeat the Super Saiyan Goku, Frieza does the unthinkable and launches a powerful blast on Namek itself. Goku is stunned as the blast rips through the core of the planet. Can any of the Z Fighters manage to survive this new development?

Battles

• Goku (Super Saiyan) vs. Frieza (50% final form)