: " The Earth Explodes?! A Decisive Kamehameha! "—Vegeta fights Golden Frieza, and Whis uses a "Temporal Do-Over" to save Earth.
This summary provides an overview of , titled " Number One Under the Moon? " in the English dub. Episode Overview Dragon Ball (Dub) Episode 27
: Roshi enters the tournament specifically to ensure his students don't become overconfident, teaching them there is always someone stronger to strive against. : " The Earth Explodes
: Triggered by the moon, Goku transforms into a Great Ape (Oozaru), breaking free from the attack but losing his senses and rampaging through the tournament building. Dragon Ball (Dub) Episode 27
: Critics often cite this episode for its "Chekhov’s Tail" setup—reintroducing Goku's tail earlier so the transformation feels organic—and for providing one of the series' most effective cliffhangers.