The episode focuses on the desperate final stand of Earth's defenders against the Saiyan Nappa, as they wait for Goku's delayed arrival from Snake Way.
: Because Piccolo and Kami are life-linked, Piccolo’s death causes Kami to vanish and the Earth’s Dragon Balls to turn into useless stone. Dragon Ball Z (Dub) Episode 26
: As the battle resumes, Nappa targets Gohan with a lethal "Bomber DX" blast. In a character-defining moment, Piccolo jumps in front of the attack to save his pupil. The blast is fatal, and as Piccolo dies, he tearfully admits that Gohan was the first person to treat him with kindness. The episode focuses on the desperate final stand
: This episode covers content from the original Japanese episode 28. In the Ocean Dub (the 1996 Saban/Funimation syndication), it was numbered as Episode 21. In a character-defining moment, Piccolo jumps in front
: The episode ends with Goku preparing to face Nappa, setting up his first use of the Kaiō-Ken on Earth in the following episode. Dragon Ball Z - Discussion Thread! [Rewatch Week 6] : r/dbz