Dragon Ball Z (dub) Episode 87 -

: Frieza uses his telekinetic abilities to hurl rocks and debris at Goku. At one point, Frieza creates a lava tsunami to submerge Goku, though Goku manages to survive by using an energy shield.

: Piccolo, Gohan, and Krillin watch the fight in awe and concern, finding it difficult to even track the warriors' movements due to their immense speed. Broadcast Note Dragon Ball Z (Dub) Episode 87

: After the death of Vegeta, Goku gains a deeper connection to his Saiyan heritage and vows to defeat Frieza to avenge his fallen race. : Frieza uses his telekinetic abilities to hurl

In the English dub of , Episode 87 is titled " The Ultimate Battle " . This episode marks the beginning of the highly anticipated showdown between Goku and Frieza on the planet Namek. Key Events Broadcast Note : After the death of Vegeta,

This episode originally aired in the U.S. on . In older Funimation/Toonami broadcasts, it was sometimes referred to as " Duel on a Vanishing Planet " .