: Although he initially agrees to help Goku against Ginyu and Jeice, Vegeta immediately deserts him, hoping to use the distraction to secure the Dragon Balls for his own immortality. Production & Historical Significance
Witness the moment Goku challenges the elite of the Ginyu Force and changes the course of the battle on Namek: 68 : Ginyu Assault
Following Goku’s arrival on Namek, the tide of battle turns dramatically against the Frieza Force: : Although he initially agrees to help Goku
: The episode first aired in Japan on November 21, 1990 , and reached North American audiences on September 13, 1999 , via Cartoon Network’s Toonami block. Key Episode Data English Title Ginyu Assault Original Air Date November 21, 1990 (Japan) U.S. Air Date September 13, 1999 Director Daisuke Nishio Manga Equivalent Chapters 281–283 Air Date September 13, 1999 Director Daisuke Nishio