My first TMNT episode

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 02-01-2017, 09:21 AM

What was your first TMNT toy, and when did first see it? I first bought the "Epic Begins" videotape, and then caught "The Incredible Shrinking Turtles" on TV.

*Wesley* · 02-01-2017, 12:55 PM

I think the first episode I remember seeing was "Enter: The Shredder" or "Super Irma" when I was 3 or 4, though I'm not sure (I just remember seeing a scene or two from those eps).

*pferreira* · 02-02-2017, 08:48 AM

Return of the Shredder was the first episode I watched on Going Live I think.

*Powder* · 02-02-2017, 05:38 PM

Not a damn clue.

*CyberCubed* · 02-03-2017, 12:07 PM

It was probably a Season 2 episode. Obviously there's no way to know for sure.

~~ABrown~~ · 02-03-2017, 12:43 PM

I'm thinking mine is a season two episode. I remember it airing on Sunday mornings. That would've had to be before it entered five day a week syndication during season three.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 02-03-2017, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ABrown

I'm thinking mine is a season two episode. I remember it airing on Sunday mornings. That would've had to be before it entered five day a week syndication during season three.

Season 2 is 1988, if it may help you.

*Prowler* · 02-04-2017, 03:12 AM

Turtle Tracks.

~~ABrown~~ · 02-04-2017, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Original TMNT Cartoon Fan

Season 2 is 1988, if it may help you.

See in the Fall of 1987/Spring of 1988, I was still 100% into Transformers. And then in the Fall of 1988/Spring of 1989, I really wasn't into anything. I believe that it was during that season (season 2) that I saw my first TMNT episode. Cause it wasn't until I saw the first movie in the theater in the Spring of 1990, after the series had entered five day a week syndication (season 3) that I really got into the cartoon.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 02-04-2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ABrown

See in the Fall of 1987/Spring of 1988, I was still 100% into Transformers. And then in the Fall of 1988/Spring of 1989, I really wasn't into anything. I believe that it was during that season (season 2) that I saw my first TMNT episode. Cause it wasn't until I saw the first movie in the theater in the Spring of 1990, after the series had entered five day a week syndication (season 3) that I really got into the cartoon.

Maybe you watched a rerun.

*Storm Eagle* · 02-04-2017, 02:17 PM

It was probably "The Case of the Killer Pizzas". It's the earliest episode I remember seeing, but I probably didn't watch all the way through. It's a season 2 episode, and I did see that one while season 2 was active, but I don't think I was really into the show until the summer before season 3 started.

*Jephael* · 02-06-2017, 12:32 PM

I remember my first real experience watching the show was catching the last few moments of "The Old Switcheroo" and then "The Ninja Sword of Nowhere". Looking back, it's kinda interesting to think that the latter of those episode had Rob Paulsen unable to play Raphael, ergo he was played by one of his 1989 substitutes. It wasn't until after watching reruns of that season during the '90s and becoming more familiar with all the characters that I took notice.

*oldmanwinters* · 02-06-2017, 01:34 PM

I really don't remember, but I think I caught a portion one of the syndicated episodes early in the morning before leaving for school.

Seems like it was probably "The Fifth Turtle."

I remember liking Raphael's personality and the fact that he seemed to perform especially competent in that episode. I got Raphael as my first action figure just because I loved the way the toyline box art looked and I thought the red mask was the best visual look.

The early weekday timeslot made it difficult for me to watch the show, so I was really happy when it premiered on CBS Saturday mornings, even though that meant I didn't get much opportunity to watch the Season 1-3 episodes that weren't released on VHS.

*Icebot* · 03-06-2017, 01:26 AM

I think my first episode was Rondo in New York.

*ZariusTwo* · 03-06-2017, 07:07 AM

Although I'm sure it was "The Incredible Shrinking Turtles" my strongest memory when I was younger was "Splinter No More"

*Prowler* · 03-06-2017, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Although I'm sure it was "The Incredible Shrinking Turtles" my strongest memory when I was younger was "Splinter No More"

Unrelated but a FW series episode that got me on the edge of my seat when I was a kid was The Maltese Hamster. I dunno but seeing every turtle and Splinter abducted by Big Louie's men except for Donatello was kinda sad to see. I was eagerly awaiting for Don to save them and kick those mobsters' asses.

*ZariusTwo* · 03-07-2017, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

Unrelated but a FW series episode that got me on the edge of my seat when I was a kid was The Maltese Hamster. I dunno but seeing every turtle and Splinter abducted by Big Louie's men except for Donatello was kinda sad to see. I was eagerly awaiting for Don to save them and kick those mobsters' asses.

I agree, one of my favourite episodes. The Butcher's men were incredibly competant, and Donatello having a whole building topple on him remained a strong memory

Plus..."men's underwear". Classic.

*ToTheNines* · 03-08-2017, 04:22 AM

I want to say my first episode was A Real Snow Job, which aired before I was even 2 and a half. I still have the VHS recording my Mom made when it first aired along with Venice on the Half-shell.

When I rediscovered TMNT in like 2001, my cousin had the Cowabunga Shredhead VHS with that and New Yorks Shiniest on it. We pretty much wore the tape out, even though they weren't the best episodes lol.

02-01-2017, 09:21 AM	#1
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02-01-2017, 12:55 PM	#2
Wesley Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Republic of Ireland Posts: 1,589	I think the first episode I remember seeing was "Enter: The Shredder" or "Super Irma" when I was 3 or 4, though I'm not sure (I just remember seeing a scene or two from those eps). __________________ Donatello: The tracker! It might work. Donatello goes to the back of the Turtle Van Raphael: Shrewd move, Donatello. If we ignore the problem, it might go away by itself. (from The Mean Machines) Last edited by Wesley; 02-03-2017 at 12:33 PM.

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02-06-2017, 12:32 PM	#12
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,088	I remember my first real experience watching the show was catching the last few moments of "The Old Switcheroo" and then "The Ninja Sword of Nowhere". Looking back, it's kinda interesting to think that the latter of those episode had Rob Paulsen unable to play Raphael, ergo he was played by one of his 1989 substitutes. It wasn't until after watching reruns of that season during the '90s and becoming more familiar with all the characters that I took notice. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988 www.jephael.com

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oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 14,940	I really don't remember, but I think I caught a portion one of the syndicated episodes early in the morning before leaving for school. Seems like it was probably "The Fifth Turtle." I remember liking Raphael's personality and the fact that he seemed to perform especially competent in that episode. I got Raphael as my first action figure just because I loved the way the toyline box art looked and I thought the red mask was the best visual look. The early weekday timeslot made it difficult for me to watch the show, so I was really happy when it premiered on CBS Saturday mornings, even though that meant I didn't get much opportunity to watch the Season 1-3 episodes that weren't released on VHS. __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

02-02-2017, 08:48 AM	#3
pferreira Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,514	Return of the Shredder was the first episode I watched on Going Live I think.

02-03-2017, 12:07 PM	#5
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,057	It was probably a Season 2 episode. Obviously there's no way to know for sure.

02-03-2017, 12:43 PM	#6
~~ABrown~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,831	I'm thinking mine is a season two episode. I remember it airing on Sunday mornings. That would've had to be before it entered five day a week syndication during season three.

02-04-2017, 03:12 AM	#8
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 8,909	Turtle Tracks.

02-04-2017, 02:17 PM	#11
Storm Eagle Saved by Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,238	It was probably "The Case of the Killer Pizzas". It's the earliest episode I remember seeing, but I probably didn't watch all the way through. It's a season 2 episode, and I did see that one while season 2 was active, but I don't think I was really into the show until the summer before season 3 started.

03-06-2017, 01:26 AM	#14
Icebot Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 3,191	I think my first episode was Rondo in New York.

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ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 20,900	Although I'm sure it was "The Incredible Shrinking Turtles" my strongest memory when I was younger was "Splinter No More" __________________ TMNT Fan Script Discussion Thread "It Should Have Ended Here"...add your ideal ending to the Series Fauxnale wiki Add Your Story to the TMNT Fanfiction Wiki Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

03-08-2017, 04:22 AM	#18
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	I want to say my first episode was A Real Snow Job, which aired before I was even 2 and a half. I still have the VHS recording my Mom made when it first aired along with Venice on the Half-shell. When I rediscovered TMNT in like 2001, my cousin had the Cowabunga Shredhead VHS with that and New Yorks Shiniest on it. We pretty much wore the tape out, even though they weren't the best episodes lol.