Dragon Ball Z (dub) Episode 5 -

The episode ends on a somber yet urgent note: Goku is dead, his friends are mourning, and a countdown has begun for an enemy far stronger than Raditz.

: The turning point occurs when Raditz begins brutally beating Goku. Seeing his father in pain triggers an unprecedented burst of rage in young Gohan. Breaking free from Raditz’s space pod, Gohan’s power level skyrockets—temporarily surpassing even Goku and Piccolo—and he delivers a devastating headbutt that shatters Raditz’s armor.

Following the battle, Kami removes Goku’s body from the mortal realm to begin his training in the Other World. Meanwhile, Piccolo abducts Gohan, intending to mold the boy into a warrior capable of defending the Earth against the coming Saiyan threat. Dragon Ball Z (Dub) Episode 5

The episode picks up with Goku and Piccolo in a desperate struggle against Raditz, Goku's villainous older brother. Despite their combined efforts, Raditz dominates the fight, leaving Goku battered and Piccolo struggling to charge his secret weapon.

: This episode marks a shift for Piccolo. While still a rival, he shows a grudging respect for Goku’s sacrifice and takes a sudden interest in Gohan's raw potential. The episode ends on a somber yet urgent

: Seizing the opening created by Gohan, Goku pins Raditz in a full-nelson hold. This allows Piccolo to fire his Special Beam Cannon (Makankosappo), which pierces through both Raditz and Goku.

: For the first time in the franchise, Goku makes the ultimate sacrifice, choosing to die to ensure the safety of his family and the planet. Breaking free from Raditz’s space pod, Gohan’s power

Watch the iconic moment where Gohan's hidden power first surfaces to save his father: