Dragon - Ball (dub) Episode 31
: Emperor Pilaf attempts to trick Goku by giving him a fake Four-Star Dragon Ball. Meanwhile, a real Dragon Ball (the Six-Star ball) is swallowed by a bird, which is then eaten by a pterodactyl, which is finally captured by Ox-King to be roasted for a feast.
: While the episode is considered filler (it does not appear in the original manga), it is noted for foreshadowing the eventual marriage of Goku and Chi-Chi. Dragon Ball (Dub) Episode 31
The episode revolves around a comedy of errors involving a missing Dragon Ball and a misunderstanding about a wedding: : Emperor Pilaf attempts to trick Goku by
: This episode marks the debut of the Red Ribbon Army, a significantly more ruthless and organized threat than Emperor Pilaf. The episode revolves around a comedy of errors
: Based on a local fortune teller's prediction, Chi-Chi and Ox-King believe Goku is arriving to marry Chi-Chi. Ox-King begins preparing a grand wedding feast, despite Goku being completely oblivious to the arrangement.
Watch the episode highlights where Goku's search for the Dragon Ball leads him toward Ox-King's village:
The 31st episode of the original English dub is titled " Wedding Plans? " . This episode serves as a transitional piece that introduces the Red Ribbon Army saga while bringing back fan-favorite characters Ox-King and Chi-Chi . Plot Summary