If you are watching Dragon Ball Kai (the high-definition recut), Episode 82 corresponds to a different point in the story involving Goku and Gohan training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber while Trunks faces Cell.
This episode marks the first appearance of Frieza’s Third Form . Critical Reception
The primary English dub of is titled "Frieza's Second Transformation" . This episode is a pivotal moment in the Frieza Saga, focusing on the brutal escalation of the battle on Namek between Piccolo and the tyrant Frieza. Plot Summary Dragon Ball Z (Dub) Episode 82
"Frieza's Second Transformation" (Funimation Dub) or "Namek's Destruction" in some early Toonami airings.
Distraught by Piccolo's one-sided beating, Gohan loses his temper and launches a furious, instinctive attack against the now-transformed Frieza. Key Episode Details Original Air Date (Japan): March 20, 1991. If you are watching Dragon Ball Kai (the
Following Piccolo's recent fusion with Nail, he appears to have the upper hand against Frieza's second form. However, the tide turns as Frieza reveals he has been holding back.
Frieza begins his second transformation into his monstrous third form. Once complete, he easily outclasses Piccolo with superior speed and his "Crazy Finger Beam" barrage. This episode is a pivotal moment in the
Frieza reveals that he has two more transformations remaining, much to the horror of Gohan, Krillin, and Vegeta.