Tien takes matters into his own hand - and head! With an onslaught of psychic blasts, Tien drives back Cell and gives Android 16 and 18 a chance to escape. But Tiena 's powerful move is rapidly draining his strength, and the brave fighter is about to collapse. Tien may have saved the androids, but can he save himself?

Trunks and Vegeta emerge from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber after a year of intense training. What new powers do these Saiyans posses? Goku and Gohan are next in the room, but with Cell hunting down Android 18 and nearing his completion, can the fighters afford to wait another day?

Anxious to find 18, the heartless Cell obliterates a chain of inhabited islands, with each explosion bringing him closer to the androida 's hideout! But heading Cella 's way is Vegeta! Hea 's fresh from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber and ready to test his new strength. Is Vegeta really stronger than a Super Saiyan?

Ita 's show-and-tell for Vegeta as he demonstrates just how much difference a year of hard work can make! Watching from the sidelines, Trunks recalls the intense time he spent training with his father. And up in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, the pressure falls on Gohan as he tries to become a Super Saiyan. Thata 's no easy task, especially for a kid!

Goku and Gohan continue to push themselves forward, but will they even be needed? In his powered-up state, Vegeta is quickly pounding Cell six feet into the ground! With his back against the wall, the ever-clever android attacks Vegetaa 's weakest pointa "his unbridled arrogance! Can the Saiyan Prince resist Cella 's tempting challenge?

The beautiful 18 in his sights, Krillin clutches the controller that will shut down the android forever. But at the moment of decision, Krillin hesitates! Cell looms just overhead, hungry for perfection. Can Krillin find the courage to do the right thing?

With the remote control smashed and Vegeta giving Cell the go-ahead, the stage is set is for Cella 's terrifying completion. Now ita 's up to Krillin and Trunks to save 18 from Cella 's power-hungry grasp. But Vegeta isna 't going to let Trunks ruin his plan! Will Trunks strike against his own father to save the earth from Cell?

Dr. Geroa 's dream has been realized, and the eartha 's greatest fear has come true. Cell is complete! Can anyone stop the android nightmare in his final, perfect form? As the heroes nervously line up, a glimmer of hope shines from above. Gohan is a Super Saiyan!

After allowing Cell to reach his final form, Vegeta is ready for the challenge he was promised. But as Cell becomes a brick wall to the Saiyana 's every blow, ita 's clear that Vegeta has more than he bargained for!

Vegeta doubles as a punching bag as Cell demonstrates his amazing power. But the Saiyan Prince never surrenders! Tapping into the deepest wells of his energy, Vegeta leaves Cell with one last hita "the Final Flash! All the while, Trunks struggles to decide whether or not to help his father. Vegetaa 's pride is at stake, but so is his life!

Vegeta lies unconscious after an intense battle with Cell, and Trunks unleashes his hidden powers to save his fathera 's life. With Goku and Gohan still training and the other fighters clearly out-leagued, Trunks is the only person standing in the evil androida 's way. Just how far can the young Saiyana 's power go?

As apocalyptic visions haunt his mind, Trunks vows to stop his horrible future from repeating itself. But Cell remembers those dark days in a different light, and cana 't wait for history to follow its course. Ita 's all up for grabs as the two warriors prepare for battle. Only one future will survive. Whose will it be?

Trunks quickly realizes that his Super Saiyan powers are no match for the mighty Cell. Trunks accepts defeat, only to be given a second chance when Cell proposes a tournament! Is Cell really interested in competition, or does he have a more sinister plan in mind?