# List of Dragon Ball GT episodes
**Dragon Ball GT** (ドラゴンボールＧＴ) is a 64-episode Japanese anime television series produced by [Toei Animation](https://www.edgepedia.org/toei-animation), broadcast in Japan on Fuji TV from February 7, 1996 to November 19, 1997, that continues the story of Goku after the end of [Dragon Ball Z](https://www.edgepedia.org/dragon-ball-z).[1](https://lineup.toei-anim.co.jp/en/tv/dragonGT/) The series is an original story created by Toei Animation rather than an adaptation of a manga, and [Akira Toriyama](https://www.edgepedia.org/akira-toriyama) had virtually no involvement with its production beyond early design work.[2](https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_GT) Its premise: Pilaf's wish on a hidden set of Dragon Balls turns Goku back into a child, and the balls scatter across the universe; if Goku, Trunks, and Pan cannot gather all seven within one year, Earth will disappear.[1](https://lineup.toei-anim.co.jp/en/tv/dragonGT/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Episode count | 64 episodes of about 26 minutes each[3](https://www.toei-animation.com/catalog/dragon-ball-gt/) |
| Japanese run | February 7, 1996 to November 19, 1997[1](https://lineup.toei-anim.co.jp/en/tv/dragonGT/) |
| Story arcs | Black Star Dragon Ball Saga (eps. 1–16), Baby Saga, Super 17 Saga, Shadow Dragon Saga[4](https://as.com/meristation/series/dragon-ball-orden-cronologico-para-la-serie-manga-y-peliculas-f202511-n/) |
| TV special | *Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy*, aired March 26, 1997, between episodes 41 and 42[5](https://dragonballencyclopedia.com/wiki/List_of_Dragon_Ball_GT_episodes) |
| English dub | Ran on Cartoon Network from November 7, 2003 to April 16, 2005; the first 16 episodes were replaced by a single recap episode[6](https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_GT) |
| Japanese ratings | Series average 14.6%; highest 19.7% (episode 2), lowest 9.6% (episode 21)[6](https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_GT) |
| Canon status | Anime-only sequel to Dragon Ball Z, not based on any Toriyama manga story[2](https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_GT) |
## Broadcast and production
[Dragon Ball GT](https://www.edgepedia.org/dragon-ball-gt) was produced by Toei Animation after the Dragon Ball Z anime ended, as an original continuation not drawn from the manga.[2](https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_GT) The 64 episodes ran over nearly two years, with several multi-week breaks in the schedule for which no reason is recorded in episode guides.[7](https://www.daizex.com/guides/episodes/dbgt.shtml) Toei's own catalog lists the format as 64 episodes of 26 minutes each, in the adventure/action genre.[3](https://www.toei-animation.com/catalog/dragon-ball-gt/)
The final episode, number 64, is titled "Saraba Gokuu... Mata Au Hi made" ("Farewell Goku... Until We Meet Again"), and aired November 19, 1997.[8](https://lineup.toei-anim.co.jp/ja/tv/dragongt/episode/64/)
## Episode structure and story arcs
The episodes divide into four arcs, each with a distinct premise:[4](https://as.com/meristation/series/dragon-ball-orden-cronologico-para-la-serie-manga-y-peliculas-f202511-n/)
1. **Black Star Dragon Ball Saga (episodes 1–16).** Pilaf's wish turns Goku into a child, and Goku, Trunks, and Pan travel through space gathering the scattered Black Star Dragon Balls. Episode 1, "Mysterious Dragon Balls Appear!! Goku Turns into a Child!?" (dubbed "A Devastating Wish"), aired February 7, 1996; episode 2, in which Pan blasts off into space, aired February 14, 1996.[7](https://www.daizex.com/guides/episodes/dbgt.shtml)
2. **Baby Saga.** Returning to Earth, the group faces Baby, a parasite-like enemy who takes control of bodies, including Vegeta's; Goku attains the new Super Saiyan 4 level to fight him.[4](https://as.com/meristation/series/dragon-ball-orden-cronologico-para-la-serie-manga-y-peliculas-f202511-n/) Episode 35 is titled "The Mightiest!! Goku Becomes Super Saiyan 4!!".[7](https://www.daizex.com/guides/episodes/dbgt.shtml)
3. **Super 17 Saga.** Dr. Gero and Dr. Mu, working from hell, fuse the two Android 17s into Super 17.[4](https://as.com/meristation/series/dragon-ball-orden-cronologico-para-la-serie-manga-y-peliculas-f202511-n/)
4. **Shadow Dragon Saga.** The overused Dragon Balls release negative energy, and seven evil dragons emerge from them, ending with the battle against Omega Shenron and the series finale.[4](https://as.com/meristation/series/dragon-ball-orden-cronologico-para-la-serie-manga-y-peliculas-f202511-n/)
The Daizenshuu EX episode guide records each episode's Japanese air date, original title in kanji and romaji, English translation, and FUNimation dub title; for example, episode 6, "It's Going to Hurt a Little!? Goku the Dentist" (dub: "Like Pulling Teeth"), aired March 13, 1996.[7](https://www.daizex.com/guides/episodes/dbgt.shtml)
## The TV special
One feature-length television special belongs to the GT run: *Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy* (Japanese title "Goku Sidestory! The Proof of his Courage is the Four-Star Ball"), 46 minutes long, first aired March 26, 1997, between episodes 41 and 42.[5](https://dragonballencyclopedia.com/wiki/List_of_Dragon_Ball_GT_episodes) • [9](https://www.toei-animation-usa.com/dragon-ball.html) It follows Goku Jr., a weakling descendant, searching for the Dragon Balls to heal his ailing great-great-grandmother Pan.[7](https://www.daizex.com/guides/episodes/dbgt.shtml)
## English adaptation
FUNimation's English adaptation ran on [Cartoon Network](https://www.edgepedia.org/cartoon-network) between November 7, 2003 and April 16, 2005, with reruns until June 13, 2005. It made one major alteration: the first 16 episodes, the Black Star Dragon Ball Saga, were cut and replaced by a single US-only recap episode, "A Grand Problem", which summarized them and became the new series premiere; the remaining episodes then began with episode 17.[6](https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_GT) The clip show was created because FUNimation did not think the more adventure-oriented tone of the early episodes would work with western audiences.[10](https://toonami.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_GT/Episodes) A later international dub kept the original Japanese background music by Akihito Tokunaga, aired the episodes in their proper order, and kept scripts closer to the Japanese version.[6](https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_GT)
## Reception and placement in the franchise
In Japan the series averaged a 14.6% rating, peaking at 19.7% for episode 2 and falling as low as 9.6% for episode 21, during the Machine Planet M2 portion.[6](https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_GT) The series is treated as non-canon to the manga continuity, since its story was not written by Toriyama; later material such as [Dragon Ball Super](https://www.edgepedia.org/dragon-ball-super) is generally placed before GT in the timeline.[4](https://as.com/meristation/series/dragon-ball-orden-cronologico-para-la-serie-manga-y-peliculas-f202511-n/) The series remains available on streaming services including AnimeBox, Prime Video, and Apple TV+ in Spain, and on Disney+ in the United States.[4](https://as.com/meristation/series/dragon-ball-orden-cronologico-para-la-serie-manga-y-peliculas-f202511-n/) • [11](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-6c1ab43c-c550-4e80-a299-e788f0a3d980)
## References
1. [DRAGON BALL GT – Toei Animation List of Works](https://lineup.toei-anim.co.jp/en/tv/dragonGT/)
2. [Dragon Ball GT – Kanzenshuu Dragon Ball Wiki](https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_GT)
3. [Dragon Ball GT – Toei Animation catalog](https://www.toei-animation.com/catalog/dragon-ball-gt/)
4. [Dragon Ball, orden cronológico para la serie, manga y películas – AS MeriStation](https://as.com/meristation/series/dragon-ball-orden-cronologico-para-la-serie-manga-y-peliculas-f202511-n/)
5. [List of Dragon Ball GT episodes – Dragon Ball Encyclopedia](https://dragonballencyclopedia.com/wiki/List_of_Dragon_Ball_GT_episodes)
6. [Dragon Ball GT – Dragon Ball Wiki (Fandom)](https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_GT)
7. [Daizenshuu EX – Episode Guide – DragonBall GT](https://www.daizex.com/guides/episodes/dbgt.shtml)
8. [第64話 さらば悟空…また逢う日まで – Toei Animation](https://lineup.toei-anim.co.jp/ja/tv/dragongt/episode/64/)
9. [Dragon Ball – Toei Animation USA](https://www.toei-animation-usa.com/dragon-ball.html)
10. [Dragon Ball GT/Episodes – Toonami Wiki](https://toonami.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_GT/Episodes)
11. [Dragon Ball GT – Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-6c1ab43c-c550-4e80-a299-e788f0a3d980)
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