Official Ep Discussion: S3 Ep9: "Return to New York"

[Machias Banshee]

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Well, looks like we're back to the usual Kraang Invasion battles in New York. Let's hope the boys actually Make some sort of progress....

[victory_angel]

So looking forward to this episode.

Picked out this song in honor of the Turtles return.

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[ssjup81]

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Well, looks like we're back to the usual Kraang Invasion battles in New York. Let's hope the boys actually Make some sort of progress....Does it really matter if they don't? I'm all for a bit of realism. If they go and bust in without an actual plan, I could see them legit failing. Going in, failing, regrouping, replanning, and then heading back in and coming out victorious, no problem.

[CowabungaMikey]

I can't wait. This was the longest week ever.

[TigerClaw]

And it begins. :)

[TigerClaw]

The new Party Wagon

[NinjaPug]

Cool new intro has Bebop, Rocksteady and Mondo Gecko in it.

[veemonjosh]

I'm digging the new opening. 8)

[evan2000]

Oh no, Splinter!

This is already the best ep of the series so far!

[newhire13]

Ha, and they just answered the questions people were just complaining about last week.

[Luckyday]

So far so good. :D
Just everything was
http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac325/Luckyday-nick/Yes.jpg (http://s912.photobucket.com/user/Luckyday-nick/media/Yes.jpg.html)
I hope that this is the episode that starts turning the wheels in motion.

[evan2000]

Shredder clones! I'm freaking out!

I'm holding The Works: Volume 3 as I type this!

[NinjaPug]

Hell yeah!!! Shredder clones!!!!

[snake]

Shredder clones! This episode is really good. I think the show got its stride back.

[evan2000]

Totally never expected them to incorporate Shredder clones in this ep! What are they going to surprise us with next? Zog? :tlol:

[TigerClaw]

Great episode, Looking forward to next week, Looks like Bebop & Rocksteady is the next episode.

[TrickOrTreater]

Bloody fantastic.

So much fun and awesome and great to have Splinter back.

[CyberCubed]

Interesting that they explained how the rest of the world isn't doing anything about NYC with the lockdown. And the EPF are taken over while everyone else is in another dimension.

Shredder clones were cool but I wish they got more screentime.

[evan2000]

Alright, no Zog, but this episode is awesome!

[snake]

Interesting that they explained how the rest of the world isn't doing anything about NYC with the lockdown. And the EPF are taken over while everyone else is in another dimension.

Shredder clones were cool but I wish they got more screentime.
Epf were being mind controlled. They probably failed against the kraang.

[lonewarrior20]

wow, just wow.
new opening, excellent fights, and a lot of plot for just 25 minutes.
can't wait for next week with karai.

[NinjaPug]

Easily the best episode of the season and Top 5 all time for me. Loved every but of it.

Baxter in action again. Splinter losing his mind. Shredder clones. I'm glad this wasn't 'Return to New York' in name only.

The scene with Shredder talking to the Turtles/Splinter at the end reminded me of the scene at the construction site in Secret of the Ooze.

Next week looks great too with Bebop and Rocksteady coming.

[Luckyday]

Interesting that they explained how the rest of the world isn't doing anything about NYC with the lockdown. And the EPF are taken over while everyone else is in another dimension.

Shredder clones were cool but I wish they got more screentime.

Still doesn't explain why the kraang haven't invade the other cities.

[CyberCubed]

It seems like Shredder is also losing his mind over Karai, which is why he hadn't done anything in months and Tiger Claw was wondering what he was waiting for.

This episode really did explain a lot of the plotholes we were curious about. It might not have worked perfectly but in the context of the show it was done well. EPF mind-controlled, NYC on lockdown from the rest of the world, what Shredder was doing, where Splinter was, etc.

[Ninturtle]

Still doesn't explain why the kraang haven't invade the other cities.

They'll probably attempt to do it later on.

[Vicky82]

Holy crap that was awesome episode it was intense, I kept on holding my breath. The music is getting better and better.

Love the new updated inrto.

Love the new turtle van.

Donnie hugging Dr Cluckingsworth, who's staying behind.

OMG Splinter gone feral and April gets through to him.

Holy crap, mutated shredder clones and one of them is killed by falling into a fan. :o

Loved the deer that breaths fire and burns Tiger Claw.

Trust Mikey to find a place to stay, abandoned Antonio's Pizza place.

[Foombamaroom]

Honestly, I wished they had more of a rivalry between Leo and Shredder in this episode. Having Leo give Shredder a really disgusted glare would've been perfect.

[newhire13]

Interesting that they explained how the rest of the world isn't doing anything about NYC with the lockdown. And the EPF are taken over while everyone else is in another dimension.

Shredder clones were cool but I wish they got more screentime.

Still doesn't explain why the kraang haven't invade the other cities.
They're obviously working on something big since they are using all of New York as slave labor.

[Bitsy83]

K, just finished watching it.

There! Every "complaint" that people had for the last two months has been brought to light.

No Splinter? He went mad and reverted to his rat-side, disconnecting his human mind/soul from his body, making the scene all the more surprising.

Why isn't the EPF doing anything about the Kraang? Mind controlled. Probably got their butts handed to them.

Millions of people gone? Possible alternate "merged" dimension where they're being held. Makes sense to me. (I watch a lot of "Doctor Who." Stuff like this doesn't confuse me as much as it used to).

Karai's whereabouts are still up in the air. Maybe she did try to help Splinter, but he acted so much like a rat that she couldn't get through to him and feared that she'd give into to her Snake-form out of frustration....or hunger.

LOVE the opening! I was getting a bit tired of seeing Spike on Raph's shoulder since he's been Slash since the middle of season 2.

Shredder clones. K, honestly didn't see that coming. At first, I thought the "Shrimp Shredder" (OH! LET'S CALL HIM "SHRIMPER!") was going to be Kraang Sup-Prime.

And I love how Stockfly's lab is like a giant zoo.

Mikey wanting to hide out in an abandoned pizza joint. Why does this not surprise me? (I guess this will explain the return of Pizza Face later...)

Also, is Mondo Gecko SUPPOSED to be bad? I thought he was an ally?

All in all, I think we can finally breathe a sigh of relief that the show has not completely jumped the shark. The first 7 or so episodes was just to make the producers happy and get the fillers out of the way so they can make a complete 26-episode season.

[snake]

The scene with Shredder talking to the Turtles/Splinter at the end reminded me of the scene at the construction site in Secret of the Ooze.



Caught that. Only this time no prefight doughnuts.

[newhire13]

Honestly, I wished they had more of a rivalry between Leo and Shredder in this episode. Having Leo give Shredder a really disgusted glare would've been perfect.

I love that Leo was smart enough not to engage in a fight and to regroup instead. Our little Leo is growing up.

[Ninturtle]

K, just finished watching it.

There! Every "complaint" that people had for the last two months has been brought to light.

No Splinter? He went mad and reverted to his rat-side, disconnecting his human mind/soul from his body, making the scene all the more surprising.

Why isn't the EPF doing anything about the Kraang? Mind controlled. Probably got their butts handed to them.

Millions of people gone? Possible alternate "merged" dimension where they're being held. Makes sense to me. (I watch a lot of "Doctor Who." Stuff like this doesn't confuse me as much as it used to).

Karai's whereabouts are still up in the air. Maybe she did try to help Splinter, but he acted so much like a rat that she couldn't get through to him and feared that she'd give into to her Snake-form out of frustration....or hunger.

LOVE the opening! I was getting a bit tired of seeing Spike on Raph's shoulder since he's been Slash since the middle of season 2.

Shredder clones. K, honestly didn't see that coming. At first, I thought the "Shrimp Shredder" (OH! LET'S CALL HIM "SHRIMPER!") was going to be Kraang Sup-Prime.

And I love how Stockfly's lab is like a giant zoo.

Mikey wanting to hide out in an abandoned pizza joint. Why does this not surprise me? (I guess this will explain the return of Pizza Face later...)

Also, is Mondo Gecko SUPPOSED to be bad? I thought he was an ally?

All in all, I think we can finally breathe a sigh of relief that the show has not completely jumped the shark. The first 7 or so episodes was just to make the producers happy and get the fillers out of the way so they can make a complete 26-episode season.

What mad you think he was bad? I barely caught that so maybe I missed something.

[CyberCubed]

I'm glad feral Splinter wasn't stretched out over a couple of episodes like I thought it would be. Glad they got Splinter back one and done like that

[Jephael]

Man that was a great episode! I loved the new opening animation. Kinda makes sense that they had to change everything since the original lair is pretty much totaled and the Shellraiser is long gone.

[Bitsy83]

What mad you think he was bad? I barely caught that so maybe I missed something.

Well, in the new opening, he's skateboarding along side of Bebop, Rocksteady, and Tigerclaw. Plus I think they mentioned that the Turtles would fight him at the last Comic Con Panel. I could be wrong, though.

[CyberCubed]

Mondo was likely skateboarding with the Turtle van against the villains.

[Foombamaroom]

I love that Leo was smart enough not to engage in a fight and to regroup instead. Our little Leo is growing up.

I liked that, too, but I wish that Leo still showed some disgust for Shredder. But in all actuality, as sickening as it is, Shredder pushed Leo to limits that Splinter could've never pushed him to, therefore making Leo a better ninja.

[Bitsy83]

Mondo was likely skateboarding with the Turtle van against the villains.

Oh, really? It happened so quickly it was hard to get a real look at it.

[IndigoErth]

Niiiiice. :tthumbsu:

Pretty much ditto on what all has already been said. Wow, new intro though. :teek:

So Raph painted "Venus" on the van? Or at least the name. Look at him gettin' all artsy.


Wonder if Splinter will notice Leo sounds different or if all acknowledgement of it in the series is done with. lol :trazz:

[snake]

Mondo was likely skateboarding with the Turtle van against the villains.

He was. I think Speed Demon was there too.

[MrTMNT2012]

Honestly, I wished they had more of a rivalry between Leo and Shredder in this episode. Having Leo give Shredder a really disgusted glare would've been perfect.

This.

As it stands, this episode gets a 9.9/10 from me! :tgrin:

[Ninturtle]

Mondo was likely skateboarding with the Turtle van against the villains.

Yeah it seems like it. And I wonder if that Car Bebops driving is the foot cruiser from the vintage toy line.

[evan2000]

The new party wagon's license plate reads "LUVDCTR"

Was it referencing something or just random?

[lonewarrior20]

The new party wagon's license plate reads "LUVDCTR"

Was it referencing something or just random?
no thats what mr. oneil's plates were.

[Amaranthus]

The new party wagon's license plate reads "LUVDCTR"

Was it referencing something or just random?

Love Doctor?

[cryan]

Looks like the license plate said "lover doctor" to me. The episode was awesome. I did like the fact that April got through to Splinter as well and they didn't drag his loosing he's mind for 3 episodes.

[ssjup81]

What's in the new intro? What's changed? Has the entire intro been revamped? Is Karai still shown as a "villain" along with Tigerclaw, Fishface,Rahzar, etc.?

[billbot85]

Awesome episode, loved it! It was great to see the New Party Wagon in action and the turtles finally returning the city! I loved that the bomb had "Foot Stinks" written on it, nice reference. Glad to see Splinter finally reunited with them, too. The new intro is really awesome as well. A+ episode! :tgrin:

[Vicky82]

What's in the new intro? What's changed? Has the entire intro been revamped? Is Karai still shown as a "villain" along with Tigerclaw, Fishface,Rahzar, etc.?

I couldn't take it all in as I was really excited but rememberd showing Leo in the vision quest and Donnie in the blimp and the new van and Bebop and Rocksteady.

[ObiWanFan4life]

Very well done episode, I liked the action, I'm glad they didn't keep on their vision quest outfits (although why they're in the opening, I have no idea), and I like how it finally explained *most* of everything that happened while the turtles were in Northampton. 9/10.

[Zatoichi]

I'm really liking that Tiger Claw is doubting Shredder, maybe we'll see Tiger Claw betray Shredder sometime in the future? Maybe convince Xever and Bradford that Shredder is completely out of his flipping mind and needs to be taken out?

[Powder]

That was GODLY.

[IndigoErth]

Hope Splinter at some point updates the boys on what he recalls going on with the city prior to losing his mind, as well as what - beyond the grief of believing his kids were gone, which I assume was also a factor - drove him so far as to entirely lose touch with his humanity.

Interesting outcome of what he meant by being disconnected from his body though.

[Vicky82]

I wonder if The Rat King had something to do with Splinter going feral.

I thought it was quiet wierd seeing Splinter without his Kimono on and running around only wearing underpants. :o

[IndigoErth]

Had crossed my mind, though I'd previously assumed the Rat King was gone, but knowing this show I guess it's possible he could still be lurking around.

And yeah... can't say I ever wondered if he even wore anything under the robe, but I guess now we know. lol

[Zatoichi]

I wonder if The Rat King had something to do with Splinter going feral.

I thought it was quiet wierd seeing Splinter without his Kimono on and running around only wearing underpants. :o

Splinter was just going through a Mid Life Crisis. :P

I find it weird that Shredder conveniently had a giant rat cage with a running wheel and water bottle to hold Splinter in. :tlol:

[aliena]

How did they cram that much amazing in one episode? Wow, just wow! I loved the whole thing and it's completely made up for the first 7 episodes.

I was surprised to see the new intro, but it was due as they have changed. Seth has become Leo now and I'm good with him. It fits his new mature attitude.

I love that Leo says to find Splinter and then Karai, I figured they wouldn't even discuss Karai for a few episodes, but maybe they are going to get her back sooner rather than later.

I loved how April used her powers on purpose, she harnessed them and now they will probably use them a lot more.

I loved Baxter's new lab, the shrimp Shredder was a nice surprise for us all, the new party wagon, although I miss the Shellraiser, the wagon is in line with the movie turtles.

So much to love, that I couldn't take it all in with just the one viewing. They explained everything that we were complaining about. I wish I had trusted them to come through in the end, but I panicked.

I also think they will be wearing their vision quest costumes again at some point. Didn't they show a sneak peak with at least Leo wearing his? I would love to see them donning them from time to time.

How will Karai be now? I'm curious if she will still be Karai inside, both she and Leo are different and will have to get to know each other all over again.

[kelligrafie]

How did they cram that much amazing in one episode?


I KNOW!!!! It was insane how everything fitted.

Do we know who wrote this episode?

[NinjaPug]

I KNOW!!!! It was insane how everything fitted.

Do we know who wrote this episode?

Branden Aumen, who is the head writer/story editor

[CyberCubed]

I wonder if all the other random mutants in NY were captured by the Kraang again like Snakeweed, Spiderbitez, etc.

[Autbot_Benz]

That episode was Turtles Perfection I loved the new Intro The episode was great all around. I loved seeing them build the Party Wagon unlike a certain movie that just didn't bother"2014 turtles". It looks like next week's is the Bebop and Rocksteady episode.

[Toadtrooper]

It was okay. There was a lot that could be torn apart in a screenwriting class.

Everything happened to occur on the day the Turtles headed back. In the real world that's called coincidence. Here, it's called lazy writing.

Another illegal vehicle by New York law. In real life, that thing would get pulled over and impounded in about 20 minutes. The world doesn't just shut down when bad things happen. We have plenty to remind us that.
Asking where everybody in New York is, something we've asked since the first episode.
Why didn't the first MOUSERS call for reinforcements? In a taser fight, numbers win every time.
The Shredder clones really needed an explanation, because otherwise they're just a hollow excuse to show that time has passed. Baxter's plan? Shredder's wardrobe? Why not just clone Karai and kill the old mutant then? Sure, she'll still be a snake woman, but at least she'll be your snake woman from birth.

And who took the picture of Shredder and Karai? It's cute, but there's no way Shredder is into the Instagram game. And we know you love your daughter so much that you locked her up and dangled her over mutagen. Love you too, Dad.

But whatever, screenshots.
http://i.imgur.com/orPkaOs.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/RO4avZX.jpg


And for the codebreakers, B&R's license plate:

http://i.imgur.com/ef1PnAz.jpg

[CyberCubed]

Another illegal vehicle by New York law. In real life, that thing would get pulled over and impounded in about 20 minutes.

Because this really matters.

The world doesn't just shut down when bad things happen. We have plenty to remind us that.

This I can agree with, but there's no other way for the show to handle an entire city in ruins without the rest of the world budding in.

Asking where everybody in New York is, something we've asked since the first episode.
You know why this is.

Why didn't the first MOUSERS call for reinforcements? In a taser fight, numbers win every time.

Because they didn't?

The Shredder clones really needed an explanation, because otherwise they're just a hollow excuse to show that time has passed. Baxter's plan? Shredder's wardrobe? Why not just clone Karai and kill the old mutant then? Sure, she'll still be a snake woman, but at least she'll be your snake woman from birth.

The Shredder mutants might have been planned to use against the Kraang.

[Mugic]

Was the Shredder clones a throwback to the Mirage comics or the 2K3 cartoon?

[The Turtle Terminator]

Genius. Pure genius. Thank you TMNT 2012 creative team!

Was the Shredder clones a throwback to the Mirage comics or the 2K3 cartoon?

Mirage

[NinjaPug]

IGN Review - 8.9/10

http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/01/25/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-return-to-new-york-review

[Vicky82]

IGN Review - 8.9/10

http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/01/25/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-return-to-new-york-review

That's awesome :D

[IndigoErth]

Will have to catch this again to take in all the details more. Was Shredder even aware that Baxter tried to clone him? :lol: On one hand I could see him having enough ego to think the more there is of him the better; on the other hand I can't see him wanting the threat to his position and uniqueness if a clone had ideas other than taking orders.

[Mellie]

Fantastic! I kept shouting out "YEAH!" like a doofus during this ep. :lol:

[matteso586]

Leatherhead is also in the new opening. So its a hint that he's alive.

1) Looks like Shredder anticipated the possibility that Splinter survived their battle by sending Foot-Bots into the sewers. 2) Creating a new lab is probably Stockman-Fly's way of coping with the loss of his old one. Why has nobody mentioned the fact that he was talking about creating his own retromutagen? 3) I think those Shredder clones originated from the 2003 series.

Speaking of the 2003 series, I'm still waiting for Agent Bishop to show up.

[Amaranthus]

Pictures of Shredder clones/Shredder shrimp?

[neatoman]

Haha, the Shredder clones! Nice touch that they're shellfish mutants this time around, certainly explains the anatomical oddities better than worms.

Although like with the 4Kids version of them, it's pretty bizarre they even exist. Yeah it was probably weirder that an Utrom decided to make humanoid things in replica armor, but they don't seem to serve much purpose here either and I wonder why Shredder would even allow these things to be made. At least the comic explained it, they were failed resurrection attempts, in both animated instances they're just there because it's iconic...

http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140829212931/villains/images/3/32/The_Shredder_Elite.jpg

[NinjaPug]

3) I think those Shredder clones originated from the 2003 series.


They originated from the Mirage books in the Return to New York arc

[Vicky82]

I'm surprised that they killed the Mutated Clones off by having Splinter push them into the fan and hear them getting chopped up.:o

So is this the first confirmed deaths in the most dark way in a kids show.

[yellowmario27]

I loved this episode!

I don't know why if its because we haven't really seen Leo in a real ~Leader mode~ for a while, but he seems different. Def more mature. Maybe it's just the voice :D

Seeing Master Splinter all crazy was weird.....was not expecting that. Wonder what happened...Did Karai just save him from drowning then split...hmmmm

Also question, there was a point in the episode where they were in the lair, and Leo tells Mikey to stay with April and Casey while him and the others go explore the lair....does anyone wonder why?

cannot wait to rematch this in a few days.

[Vicky82]

Also question, there was a point in the episode where they were in the lair, and Leo tells Mikey to stay with April and Casey while him and the others go explore the lair....does anyone wonder why?



I expect they didn't want Mikey wandering off to his room as they knew it would be probably dangerous and they were right with that Kraang Security thing.

[OrangeNinja1987]

That episode was AMAZING! It was pretty much everything that I was expecting from the Return to New York. I absolutely loved the Shredder clones. While I haven't read the Mirage comic they are introduced in, I instantly recognized them because I'm currently watching the 2k3 for the first time (it was on before I was a fan).
Just an all-around great episode. It shocked me to see that Splinter had gone insane. That was something I never saw coming.
I wonder if Stockman will succeed with his retromutagen, or will it cause more problems?
Also the new intro = A++, but I'm still really going to miss the old one. This show has come so far and it needed to change the intro to fit that. And my jaw dropped when I saw it.
While I liked the new intro, it reminded me of how the OT got a new one in season 4 or so (and I hated that one).
I'll give this episode a 9.5/10. I knew this show would bounce back to its original quality, though I did like a majority of Northampton. :D

[neatoman]

Alright, no Zog, but this episode is awesome!
How would Zog even fit? Don't you kind of need to do the Fugitoid story first? Oh I would love to see an alien world that is not just some lovecraftian weirdness in this show, it does not really have to be D'hoonnib.

What's in the new intro? What's changed? Has the entire intro been revamped? Is Karai still shown as a "villain" along with Tigerclaw, Fishface,Rahzar, etc.?
Karai is still shown as a villain, I guess they'll alter that part soon enough to fit Bebop, Rocksteady and Hun. Or maybe Karai goes back to being a villain, who knows?

I'm really liking that Tiger Claw is doubting Shredder, maybe we'll see Tiger Claw betray Shredder sometime in the future? Maybe convince Xever and Bradford that Shredder is completely out of his flipping mind and needs to be taken out?
Probably, obviously the Turtles can't do any of the stuff they did to him in the comics to defeat him, so having the other villains do it would be a nice subsitute.


But whatever, screenshots.
http://i.imgur.com/orPkaOs.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/RO4avZX.jpg


And for the codebreakers, B&R's license plate:

http://i.imgur.com/ef1PnAz.jpg

How do think Mikey will will name them? Will they end up in some hipster record store and take the names from random signs?

[Zulithe]

Enjoyed the episode a lot. I love these episodes where there's barely any downtime, just tons of stuff happening.

I can't wait for Mondo Gecko, Ciro's concept art for him was perfect.

[Xav]

Was Shredder even aware that Baxter tried to clone him? :lol:They never said they were clones. Stockman called them "Shredder mutants".

[turtlefan1]

awesome episode the turtles are back baby and i so glad master spilnter was restored by the end of the episode i missed him so much.

but man leo katanas were destoryed again usually the reforging of the katanas is a big moment but poof leo lost another pair.

and why in gods name would they leave professor cluckingworth behind it almost as smart if not a tad smarter than donnie and they need all the advantages they can get!

also the new intro is awesome of course i missed rocksteady and leatherhead i need to rewatch the intro again at some point.

[Autbot_Benz]

what happened to the Turtles Mystic outfits. They didn't have them the whole episode. What was the point of last weeks quest if they aren't gonna use them again.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

I could see Bebop taking that name for himself, given his odd resemblance to Michael Jackson in his human form, (come on, we were all thinking it) and maybe Shredder or someone else would name Rcksteady because he's "steady as a rock". (Rhinos are pretty big and strong)

[Aaronardo]

Heh, for a second there I thought we were going to say Hello to a Mutant Sword when Leo's fell into the vat of mutagen. (Now available where toys are sold!)
Auman isn't a bad writer anymore, now is he, guys? ;)
Seriously, though, stellar episode.

[IndigoErth]

They never said they were clones. Stockman called them "Shredder mutants".
Fine get technical about it, I don't recall exactly what was said. :trazz: Although they reminded me a little of the messed up April Derp, as if these were Baxter's failed attempts... Shrederp.

Heh, for a second there I thought we were going to say Hello to a Mutant Sword when Leo's fell into the vat of mutagen. (Now available where toys are sold!)
The complaints would go on forever, but that would be handy to have a weapon that fights for you on it's own... lol

[Zulithe]

So where will Leo get a replacement set of swords?

he's clearly shown with some in the clip for the next episode

why go through the trouble of showing him breaking one and then losing one if they are just going to be replaced so easily? Do you guys think it will be a part of the story in any way or will he just magically have them back?

[DarkFell]

Looks like I've got a new episode to watch.

[BabyTurtles]

So where will Leo get a replacement set of swords?

he's clearly shown with some in the clip for the next episode

why go through the trouble of showing him breaking one and then losing one if they are just going to be replaced so easily? Do you guys think it will be a part of the story in any way or will he just magically have them back?

don't they always break their weapons and magically get them back?
(I'm putting my money on magically getting them back)

[Toadtrooper]

It doesn't matter how Mikey names things when we all know the series is going to end with April mind-shouting chicken memories into every single Kraang.

Because her power is having powers. I just wish she'd hurry up and do it already. But no, at least six seasons and a movie, because money.

[yellowmario27]

I expect they didn't want Mikey wandering off to his room as they knew it would be probably dangerous and they were right with that Kraang Security thing.

I actually found the episode online! and i think you're kinda right, Mikey was acting kinda of scared and i guess loud throughout the episode, I guess Leo thought he would be too loud and blow their cover.

But yeah, i think i could rewatch this episode all week....i actually love it so much! I agree that it's one of the best episodes of the series so far!

Everything since the Chimera episode has been quality.

[CyberCubed]

Anyone catch the line of Baxter working on retromutagen to try to change himself back into a human?

[TrickOrTreater]

Everything happened to occur on the day the Turtles headed back.

Yes. Because those things happened when the Turtles came back. They were the catalyst for them happening.

That's not coincidence or lazy writing.

Another illegal vehicle by New York law. In real life, that thing would get pulled over and impounded in about 20 minutes.

...wat

The world doesn't just shut down when bad things happen. We have plenty to remind us that.

wat

Asking where everybody in New York is, something we've asked since the first episode.

April literally said this. If I understood correctly, most of them have been mutated, while a few 100 or so have not been.

Why didn't the first MOUSERS call for reinforcements? In a taser fight, numbers win every time.

The mousers fighting Splinter? Maybe they were about to once they found him and he attacked before they could.

Who cares?

The Shredder clones really needed an explanation

They weren't clones. They were Shredder mutants. Baxter literally said this. Baxter mutated them for security. He also said that.

You don't really pay much attention do you?

And who took the picture of Shredder and Karai?

Who took the picture of Yoshi, Shen and Miwa?

Who took the picture of The Turtles and Splinter?

Who cares?

[TrickOrTreater]

Anyone catch the line of Baxter working on retromutagen to try to change himself back into a human?

Yep.

Calling it now, either the Turtles will get their hands on it in hopes of retro mutating Karai or they'll create their own and try to retro mutate her but it won't work. Or Shredder will capture Karai and Baxter will be unable to retro mutate her.

Because of whatever Baxter accidently did to the snake mutagen before Karai got mutated.

[tmntfanuk]

Ohhh yes! WE. ARE. BACK. Best episode of the season!

For the most part, I really havent liked this season. There have been three or four eps that I have enjoyed, but, yeah, so glad we are back to NYC.

Now I hope Karai is brought back soon. And I hope things dont go too wrong for her character. She is my fave after the brothers and Casey.

[travelingcat]

Excellent episode! :D Absolutely loved the music, and the fighting was awesome. I've been expecting Splinter to be unconscious since his mind was separate from his body. Having him been a feral rat after the beating he took and the grief of losing everything...it's really sad. :cry:

If the EPF is mind controlled, I doubt we'll be seeing Agent Bishop. Not unless the few 100 people left April sense was some kind of underground resistance of a few military and locals trying to fight the Kraang and he was leading it. But that's unlikely with this series.

I'm surprised that they killed the Mutated Clones off by having Splinter push them into the fan and hear them getting chopped up.:o

So is this the first confirmed deaths in the most dark way in a kids show.
The mutant Shredders been shredded. 8) Yeah, I was shocked they actually killed them. Except for Speed Demon, every other mutant was teased to still be alive after they were 'destroyed'.

what happened to the Turtles Mystic outfits. They didn't have them the whole episode. What was the point of last weeks quest if they aren't gonna use them again.I doubt they'd put them in the intro if they weren't going to use them again. They're probably going to be used for all out fights.

[Rooish]

Weird, rushed episode. Splinter was pretty cool. Mikey got disgusting treatment, worse than normal. No one ever develops in this show, but I don't learn my lesson and just give up. The new score was awesome though.

[Vicky82]

Weird, rushed episode.

Why do people complain that every episode seems rushed, do they expect every episode to be have multi parts

Mikey got disgusting treatment, worse than normal.

What the hell you talking about. I didn't see any moments when Mikey was treated badly. I only saw Mikey being Mikey. Ok he made one mistake for accidently pushing the button but everyone makes mistakes.

He was excited to be going back to New York.
He had the idea of searching for Splinter in the old lair.
He helped to calm feral Splinter down.
He stopped Baxter Stockman.
He hugged Splinter.
He used a smoke bomb so everyone can get away from Shredder.
He found a temperary home.

[Donatello19]

Awesome episode, definitely the best of S3 so far. So glad we're back in NYC, I was getting so sick of the farmhouse episodes. The new intro was really cool too! Looks like this season is going to be all about getting the city back, I can't wait to see more!

[Donatello19]

Why do people complain that every episode seems rushed, do they expect every episode to be have multi parts



What the hell you talking about. I didn't see any moments when Mikey was treated badly. I only saw Mikey being Mikey. Ok he made one mistake for accidently pushing the button but everyone makes mistakes.

He was excited to be going back to New York.
He had the idea of searching for Splinter in the old lair.
He helped to calm feral Splinter down.
He stopped Baxter Stockman.
He hugged Splinter.
He used a smoke bomb to get away from Shredder.
He found a temperary home.

Leo wouldn't let Mikey come along with him, Raph and Donnie to explore the abandoned lair, even though he wanted to help.

[oldmanwinters]

Yes. Because those things happened when the Turtles came back. They were the catalyst for them happening.

That's not coincidence or lazy writing.



I noticed that too. But as strange as it sounds, I've witness the "just happened now" coincidence in real life a great number of times. Sometimes, it's just "time," I guess.

[Vicky82]

Leo wouldn't let Mikey come along with him, Raph and Donnie to explore the abandoned lair, even though he wanted to help.

Yeah but I explained that in a previous post. They probably be worried he would of got too excited or maybe wondered off to his bedroom when the place could be dangerous as they haven't been there for months. Or they didn't want him getting upset because if Splinter was in the lair they wouldn't know what state he was in.

They were only protecting him that was it.

Mikey did admit later he wanted his stuff back.

[VaughnMichael]

Hands down this was my favorite episode of the season so far!
And these may be my favorite versions of the Shredder Clones in any series.
They looked so bad ass but I loved how Splinter took them down.
Also was anyone else wondering what other creatures Baxter had in those glass habitats?
Anyone catch the line of Baxter working on retromutagen to try to change himself back into a human?
Yes loved that!

[BubblyShell22]

Awesome episode. It's amazing that Splinter lost his mind and became his rat self, but at least he was restored. Loved the Shredder clones and how Leo stopped Splinter from fighting Shredder in the end. The reunion was touching just as I thought it would be. Oh, and Leo was shown having two swords when he said, "We have to find a place to hang our masks, Sensei." So he magically did get them back. And I loved how Mikey found Antonio's as the place to hide. As for Mikey's treatment, I think it was more that they were protecting him and making sure he wouldn't do anything rash like touch anything since he's prone to that. Overall, an awesome episode for sure. Loved it.

[yellowmario27]

Leo wouldn't let Mikey come along with him, Raph and Donnie to explore the abandoned lair, even though he wanted to help.

i think it was because he was being too loud, Leo had to shush him before that scene also iirc

i don't think it's that big a deal tbh, Casey and April stayed behind too

[Bloxxsaur]

Loved the new episode, excuse the lack of sig and portrait, I only post rarely.

Apart from the change of scenery, the smaller things are what really made me enjoy this episode and anticipate upcoming ones.
The new intro is the biggest exiting change- the spirit quest outfits parts especially were good, and are hopefully a sign that they will be appearing again.
I like how mature Leo seems as a leader- he stops Casey from attacking the foot, he leaves Mikey with the others so his enthusiasm doesn't compromise them, e just gets everyone more organised, and no-one complains!
Mikey stops panicking halfway through being dragged around by Baxter and stops him, as well as taking the initiative with the smokebomb was cool.
Also, Leo lost his swords- a sign that the turtles are going to use their spirit quest weapons instead? Hopefully.

Definitely the best episode of the season for me- I can't wait till next week.

[Keroscene]

Maybe too much plot in this. There wasn't really any time to absorb anything - the horror of what the Kraang did to NYC, the shock of Splinter being feral, the devastation at the lair, etc. Could have been a two-parter really.

[Luckyday]

Karai is still shown as a villain, I guess they'll alter that part soon enough to fit Bebop, Rocksteady and Hun. Or maybe Karai goes back to being a villain, who knows?


What if the mutation gave her amnesia and she doesn't remember her name or who she is and every time when she tries to remember, it makes her go a little snake crazy?

[Dash]

Good episode, nice to get back to NYC. Read all the comments made on the episode so far..agreed I'd like to have seen Leo and Shredder have a moment to glance at each other or something, other than that I really enjoyed it. Like most I was just happy to get Splinter back in the same episode! though for a moment it was indeed going to be dragged out etc. Did anyone notice that after Leo lost his swords he magically had them back when they escaped in the Party wagon? bit of a shame :P I'd hoped for a moment we were shown that doe a reason!! much like the time Raph throws them and stomps to the surface back when he meets Casey then suddenly has them again! not that its a major thing, just bugs me they'd show it then he has them back making it pointless! Looking forward to next week for sure!!

[travelingcat]

About Leo's swords, he could have another pair in the van. They've had their weapons break before and they weren't going back to the farmhouse, so maybe they forged another set before going back to NYC just in case.

[Ravenshell]

Man, that ep! They crammed so much in there... and yet, I feel like the pacing was better than last week's...

They're holing up in the "fortified" pizza place--was that a little Shaun of the Dead ref?

LOVE the new intro... I was wondering when we'd get a change other than having the blimp over the city.

Can't wait to see Mondo in the show.

[aliena]

I loved this episode!

I don't know why if its because we haven't really seen Leo in a real ~Leader mode~ for a while, but he seems different. Def more mature. Maybe it's just the voice :D

Seeing Master Splinter all crazy was weird.....was not expecting that. Wonder what happened...Did Karai just save him from drowning then split...hmmmm

Also question, there was a point in the episode where they were in the lair, and Leo tells Mikey to stay with April and Casey while him and the others go explore the lair....does anyone wonder why?

cannot wait to rematch this in a few days.

I felt they left Mikey behind because, yet again, they thought he'd screw things up. I'm getting so tired of them thinking that about him. There needs to be times when he's more mature and serious, but they want to keep him the goofy one for laughs I guess. And can someone else accidentally sound the alarm by accident? It's always Mikey. It's getting old.

[aliena]

So where will Leo get a replacement set of swords?

he's clearly shown with some in the clip for the next episode

why go through the trouble of showing him breaking one and then losing one if they are just going to be replaced so easily? Do you guys think it will be a part of the story in any way or will he just magically have them back?

He did have them magically back. He was wearing them in the scene right after he lost them. I hate when they lose their weapons and in the next scene they have them back on. That happens almost all the time.

[zipper]

Loved this episode! I was geeking out watching it with my wife. She thinks that bugs and weird looking mutants are ugly though, so she didn't like Stockman fly, and she thought I was funny because of how excited I was and how much I was into this episode. I missed Stockman working on retro-mutagen, I'll have to rewatch the episode.

Speaking of Stockman, is this the first time he spoke as a mutant? I thought he was more of a Bayformers Bumblebee before. It was cool to hear his voice again.

[BabyTurtles]

I felt they left Mikey behind because, yet again, they thought he'd screw things up. I'm getting so tired of them thinking that about him. There needs to be times when he's more mature and serious, but they want to keep him the goofy one for laughs I guess. And can someone else accidentally sound the alarm by accident? It's always Mikey. It's getting old.

that makes me so upset....after 6 episodes dedicated to Mikey trying to prove himself you'd think he'd be more mature by now.

you can be the goofball without being the screwup.

look at Flash from JLA

[Ninturtle]

Loved this episode! I was geeking out watching it with my wife. She thinks that bugs and weird looking mutants are ugly though, so she didn't like Stockman fly, and she thought I was funny because of how excited I was and how much I was into this episode. I missed Stockman working on retro-mutagen, I'll have to rewatch the episode.

Speaking of Stockman, is this the first time he spoke as a mutant? I thought he was more of a Bayformers Bumblebee before. It was cool to hear his voice again.

he talked in the lonley mutation of baxter stockman and in vengeance is mine.

[Nasubionna]

Loved the episode and new intro! Super pumped to watch it, and I'm pleased with how nearly everything turned out here. I think my only nitpick was that I wish Dr. Cluckingsworth, M.D. had returned to N.Y. with them, but that's OK. I just hope it's not the last we see of her! :)
I thought for sure that Donnie would build the blimp out at the farmhouse, what with Mikey suggesting they "build a giant balloon" in the "Eyes of the Chimera" episode and the fact that they had a geyser full of (presumably) hot air right there. But obviously they're going to introduce the blimp in a different way.
I've been enjoying season 3 for the most part, but I am pretty darn excited that the Turtles are back in N.Y., ready to kick some ass and take some names!

[TMNTFOREVA]

I loved this episode so much! I was dancing and singing "THANK GOODNESS THEY BACK!!!!!!!!!!"

[yellowmario27]

I think a lot of you guys are forgetting that Mikey is loud when he isn't supposed to be

For instance, on the drive to New York he's freaking out once they get stopped, and Raph has to put his hand over Mikey's mouth in order for him to stop talking, so the Kraang people wouldn't hear them in the backseat.

and then again, he comes up to the front seat and makes a comment of being controlled by aliens(?), and one of the bros pushes him back down

THEN again, mikey says loudly after exiting the van and Leo has to shush him and tells him to be inn "full ninja mode"

So i think leo was justified when he told him to stay back.
I only noticed all this after the second viewing tho.

[aliena]

I think a lot of you guys are forgetting that Mikey is loud when he isn't supposed to be

For instance, on the drive to New York he's freaking out once they get stopped, and Raph has to put his hand over Mikey's mouth in order for him to stop talking, so the Kraang people wouldn't hear them in the backseat.

and then again, he comes up to the front seat and makes a comment of being controlled by aliens(?), and one of the bros pushes him back down

THEN again, mikey says loudly after exiting the van and Leo has to shush him and tells him to be inn "full ninja mode"

So i think leo was justified when he told him to stay back.
I only noticed all this after the second viewing tho.

Someone else on here also pointed out all the good things Mikey did in the episode too, which I hadn't really realized at first. He was just really excited to get home, kind of like we were for them. Seems a lot of us were shouting and jumping around too. :) I don't blame him.

I just hope he can have times where he saves the day too. I think just tacking on a bit more dialogue on Leo's part would have saved that moment. Like "You're too excited to go in there right now." OR "We need someone out here in case we're ambushed." Anything would have helped rather than just ordering him to stay like a dog, rather than a trained Ninja.

[IndigoErth]

Boy learned nothing from the previous episode... Back to the woods with him.

[Donnieangelo]

That awkward moment when you see Splinter running around in his underwear.

[drgon78]

Great episode, so many good moments, good fights, can't wait to see the other surprises in store for them in New "Krang" York city.

[Luckyday]

That awkward moment when you see Splinter running around in his underwear.

Yeah not his proudest moment with him being regress to a feral animal. Thank goodness his mutation came with fur.


Did anyone notice when Mikey said that he mention his collection of underwear and panties?:teek:

Either he a huge perve or he has a fetish for undergarments. It still weird regardless.

I know shouldn't over think but goddamn it Mikey. http://i.imgur.com/dWgs2TC.gif:lol:

[IndigoErth]

Yes, the "collection of human underwear." :lol: Uh huh, yeah... Mikey, spare us on the details on where you get these because I doubt those are in any way new. Ever. >.<

Creepy undies fetish Mikey. aaahahaha (If they were only boxers in off the wall prints I could almost understand. lol)

[ToTheNines]

Epic episode! I'm glad they actually adapted parts of the comic. Making the Shredder clones crustaceans was really brilliant, and I'm glad Splinter killed them. They're cool but not really worth bringing back.

Was anyone else worried they were gonna doublemutate Splinter? I didn't want his feral mode to be dragged out, considering all the other conflicts going on, but an Image reference would have been cool.

[victory_angel]

So Stockman trying to make retromutagen could be foreshadowing that Shredder would eventually learn a certain Turtle is able to create retromutagen.

[Luckyday]

Yes, the "collection of human underwear." :lol: Uh huh, yeah... Mikey, spare us on the details on where you get these because I doubt those are in any way new. Ever. >.<

Creepy undies fetish Mikey. aaahahaha (If they were only boxers in off the wall prints I could almost understand. lol)

Imagine the look on his face if he ever goes to Japan to see those vending machines.

Oh I making this worse then already is.http://www.narutoforums.com/images/smilies/series2/emotawesomepm9.gif

So Stockman trying to make retromutagen could be foreshadowing that Shredder would eventually learn a certain Turtle is able to create retromutagen.

Or maybe the kraang mention that April's dna would be the key to create it.

[BabyTurtles]

So Stockman trying to make retromutagen could be foreshadowing that Shredder would eventually learn a certain Turtle is able to create retromutagen.

or that Baxter Stockman will eventually learn how to make a retromutagen.

[snake]

That awkward moment when you see Splinter running around in his underwear.

Your avatar says it all.

[newhire13]

Tiger Claw should definitely watch his mouth though, he couldn't hang with Splinter so it's a really safe bet that Shredder would whoop his ass.

[Chris_a_Bunga]

Leather Head jumping on the car that Bebop is driving and Mondo Gecko in the opening credits!!! SO STOKED!!!!:D

[ssjup81]

That awkward moment when you see Splinter running around in his underwear.I hope it wasn't fundoshi. That'd be even more disturbing. ><

I come to check out the thread to hear about Splinter in underwear. lol

[MsMarvelDuckie]

I have now come to the conclusion that Baxter is a complete @$$hole for teasing Splinter with the cheese. That was just- who DOES that??!! It's like tormenting a dog by letting it think you threw the ball, and watching the poor confused thing try to find it when it's still in your hand. Only this was worse.

[Wildcat]

Good episode. Really liked seeing the updated OT van.

Loved the Venus picture Raph painted. I wonder what it means...not that I expect Venus but how and why does that name have significance to Raph in the first place?

Maybe I'm over thinking it but it's like...why of all names? I know it's a NM reference but within the show, why?

Splinter did look weird in underwear. Could they have not done something different like a ripped, worn out kimono instead?

[Super Goku]

The turtles vs. Shredder clones fight was really cool. I wonder why Baxter Stockman made those mutants or clones to begin with.

That awkward moment when you see Splinter running around in his underwear.

Yeah, I wasn't expecting that. :D

[CaliperCat]

I hope it wasn't fundoshi. That'd be even more disturbing. ><

I decided to Google these, and it was maybe one of the worst ideas I've ever had. :o

For some reason, this wasn't one of my favorite episodes- I liked the two that came before it better. That being said, it did answer a lot of questions that I know had been bugging a lot of people for a while, and it had a lot of good points.

I, too, really enjoyed the new intro. I think they were wearing their Spirit Quest costumes to hint at how much they've grown since the last time they've been in New York- they're not the same turtles who left, and that needs to be reinforced as the series continues.

When Baxter's attempting to create Retromutagen, I noticed a bunch of dead crabs on his desk. I suspect that he's been testing out the retromutagen on crustaceans, because he needs a retromutagen that works on mutants who have an exoskeleton, or exoskeleton-like properties. The crustaceans mutated instead, and he decided they'd be useful to have around.

It's possible he dressed them all like Shredder as a private "F-You" to the big guy. Shredder was the one who turned him into a fly, after all, and you can just tell that he's not too fond of the boss-man.

I really liked insane Splinter, and how the Kraang had bugged the lair in the event that the Turtles came back, because that's still Shredder's main goal. I'm wondering if maybe the Kraang haven't moved past New York because they sense that, while they can maybe sort of get away with mutating all of New York, the government would send out the really big guns if they tried to go any further. So, they've either just got to be content with just New York, or wait until they can operate on a large enough scale to take over the entire United States/the world.

[CowabungaMikey]

The Venus van was awesome :D

I loved the episode.

[B-Man]

Loved the opening we're-going-back-holy-sh*t-this-is-scary minutes/didn't care care for much once they got there. Splinter going feral was a nice touch. Dark as f*ck. However it didn't mean much once he's back to normal within minutes. Liked getting a glipmse of what the villains are like when a city is actually taken over (they argue). Felt the most memorable moment was the new intro so this was a big step down after last week for me. Bring on Mondo & B + R!

[shredder orokusaki]

Great episode! It is very bad that turtles stopped splinter for fighting me i would had destroyed him. Still i own and control the city! And those freaks will never take it back

[Jester]

Great episode! It is very bad that turtles stopped splinter for fighting me i would had destroyed him. Still i own and control the city! And those freaks will never take it back
_GP5_NQ_LEs
Seriously dude...knock off the lame attempts at RP in the main forums.

[Ashwolf]

awesome ep and love the new intro!! its awesome how shredders mutants/clones had the same design as the 1s from the 03

So where will Leo get a replacement set of swords?

he's clearly shown with some in the clip for the next episode

why go through the trouble of showing him breaking one and then losing one if they are just going to be replaced so easily? Do you guys think it will be a part of the story in any way or will he just magically have them back?

leos always considered his swords part of his spirit... so since they fell in the mutagen, it might be foreshadowing that its leo that gets mutated a 2nd time(i know ive been going on about secondary mutation stuff alot but cant help on wondering)

[Don77]

Best part of this episode was reminder from 2003 show (Clone shredders). It is good that they are including things not only from old cartoon and the movie but also from 2003 TV show

[Xav]

The Shredder mutants aren't from the 2k3 show. They are from the comics.

[Jester]

The Shredder mutants aren't just from the 2k3 show. They are from the comics, too.
Fixed that for ya.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B2HU6IluNcg/TwdJWOUKV_I/AAAAAAAAHZU/1rcmgWAX7xo/s1600/rtny01.jpg

[Raph]

Thanks for that Jester. Wanted to post that too!

Amazing episode! Great looking party wagon, awesome to see the Original Mirage Shredder Clones, and the overall episode was just bad ass!!

[VaughnMichael]

I forgot to mention this before but I've no idea how they slipped that entire Crognard with his little floating white thing named spooge who keeps saying spooge over and over past the tv censors :lol:
When that came on my partner looked at me and was like wtf did that thing just say!!? hahahahah

[ToTheNines]

And for the codebreakers, B&R's license plate:

http://i.imgur.com/ef1PnAz.jpg

The Kraang had that on their can in Rise of the Turtles. I believe K8E stands for Kevin B. Eastman.

Either that or someone on the show has a girlfriend named Katie lol.

[Donnieangelo]

Your avatar says it all.
That's spooky.... and awesome!

[Ninjinister]

I forgot to mention this before but I've no idea how they slipped that entire Crognard with his little floating white thing named spooge who keeps saying spooge over and over past the tv censors :lol:
When that came on my partner looked at me and was like wtf did that thing just say!!? hahahahah

It's Spooch (http://oi58.tinypic.com/5wjbrc.jpg).

[ShelleyQuick]

That was an amazing episode. I for one think Mikey's Antonio's idea was actually brilliant. First of all, it's shelter and second it already has a food supply. If worse comes to worse they can bathe in the sink. Plus I'm sure a restaurant in NYC has men's and women's public restrooms, which is bonus for April because we all know us girls need extra privacy at certain times if you know what I mean.
When Raph addressed Splinter as father my heart shattered in a million pieces.
Please tell me I'm not the only one that was hoping for a sword mutant, that would have been hilarious.

[Shark_Blade]

Venus!

I hope that's the only reference that will ever be lmfao. Even her appearance is so not turtle-like at all. :tlol:

[Vicky82]

That was an amazing episode. I for one think Mikey's Antonio's idea was actually brilliant. First of all, it's shelter and second it already has a food supply. If worse comes to worse they can bathe in the sink. Plus I'm sure a restaurant in NYC has men's and women's public restrooms, which is bonus for April because we all know us girls need extra privacy at certain times if you know what I mean.

Don't forget it will have a freezer for Ice Cream Kitty. :D

[ShelleyQuick]

Don't forget it will have a freezer for Ice Cream Kitty. :D
Yes of course, probably a really big one too:D

[Ninjinister]

I hope it wasn't fundoshi. That'd be even more disturbing. ><

I come to check out the thread to hear about Splinter in underwear. lol

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3NbEuEB-o9Y/SeLRrCp_iJI/AAAAAAAACOM/EOmBngzR_co/s1600/Edgar+Allan+Poe.jpg

[Jon_Talbain]

I did enjoy this episode and there were a few surprises. However, what happened to all the knowledge and experience the turtles had before coming back to New York? They all were supposed to be a lot wiser and stronger, especially after going through their own spirit quest. It just seemed like there wasn't enough or any improvement when it was time to put all that to use. Splinter once again destroyed all the enemies easily when the turtles couldn't handle them at all. I just felt it was a missed opportunity to show the turtles' growth.

[miru]

Very well-done episode! Didn't expect that much Shredder, I thought it would be more about resisting the Kraang. The next episode seems like it will be about finding and recruiting Karai. Maybe we'll also get Metalhead, Leatherhead, and Slash? I was expecting to see Karai, Leatherhead, and Slash in the glass cases along with Splinter. Their absence was kind of shocking.

And the hiding in Antonio's! So clever!

[MsMarvelDuckie]

I forgot to mention this before but I've no idea how they slipped that entire Crognard with his little floating white thing named spooge who keeps saying spooge over and over past the tv censors :lol:
When that came on my partner looked at me and was like wtf did that thing just say!!? hahahahah


Yeah, I caught that too, and I don't care what anyone SAYS it says/is called, I KNOW what I heard!! And I said the same thing to my hubby about getting it past the censors. (Also, is it just me, or did it look like a giant sperm without a tail??!! No, really.....) I love this show- sometimes they have a really wicked sense of humor.

[madyankees]

What does the number 2 on the top of the party wagon signify? A tribute to The Captain, Derek Jeter?

[ShelleyQuick]

What does the number 2 on the top of the party wagon signify? A tribute to The Captain, Derek Jeter?
It's their second battle vehicle. First they had the Shellraiser and now they have the new and improved Party Wagon.

[VaughnMichael]

It's Spooch (http://oi58.tinypic.com/5wjbrc.jpg).
Yeah but it sounds like the other.:lol:

[MrTMNT2012]

It's their second battle vehicle. First they had the Shellraiser and now they have the new and improved Party Wagon.

The third I'm assuming will be the Battle Shell! :twink:

[THGhost]

What can I say? Easily the best episode of this season. Great to see Shredder, Tiger Claw, Baxter Stockman, The Foot - hell, even the Kraang again! And the Shredder clones, did NOT expect to see them! :tcool:

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Yeah but it sounds like the other.:lol:


My guess is they only did that on the credits so they could get away with it. "But his name is Spooch, honest!" Yeah, RIIIGHT. As long as they cover their butts with a small change in spelling of the character's name, the censors can't do crap....

[THGhost]

I forgot to mention this before but I've no idea how they slipped that entire Crognard with his little floating white thing named spooge who keeps saying spooge over and over past the tv censors :lol:
When that came on my partner looked at me and was like wtf did that thing just say!!? hahahahah

My guess is they only did that on the credits so they could get away with it. "But his name is Spooch, honest!" Yeah, RIIIGHT. As long as they cover their butts with a small change in spelling of the character's name, the censors can't do crap....

What exactly is so wrong about "spooge" anyway? It's not like he's saying "splooge". :roll:

[ABrown]

I don't know if anyone else caught this or not. The episode description on Comcast had the generic episode description that was used for the 4Kids series, something like: "The turtles battle their arch nemesis The Shredder, who's in league with a madman Baxter Stockman." I think since the 4Kids repeats had aired recently on Nick Toons, someone goofed and thought that Nickelodeon was airing the 4Kids episode "Return To New York".

[Amaranthus]

What exactly is so wrong about "spooge" anyway? It's not like he's saying "splooge". :roll:

Spooge is slang for semen.

[snake]

I don't know if anyone else caught this or not. The episode description on Comcast had the generic episode description that was used for the 4Kids series, something like: "The turtles battle their arch nemesis The Shredder, who's in league with a madman Baxter Stockman." I think since the 4Kids repeats had aired recently on Nick Toons, someone goofed and thought that Nickelodeon was airing the 4Kids episode "Return To New York".

It still fits. And how did the Kraang get mousers?

[THGhost]

Spooge is slang for semen.

Never heard of it, other than the Breaking Bad character (http://breakingbad.wikia.com/wiki/Spooge) :P. Only ever heard of "splooge", which I assure you is more commonly used.

Anyone spot this?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/THGhost/rtny_m1.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/THGhost/rtny_m2.jpg

The goo that Baxter Stockman fires at Mikey completely disappears within mere seconds!

[Vicky82]

Why oh Why did I not notice this when I first saw the episode.

The Cheesephone made an appearance :D and possibly it's last appearance :cry:

[THGhost]

Why oh Why did I not notice this when I first saw the episode.

The Cheesephone made an appearance :D and possibly it's last appearance :cry:

Yep! I noticed it too. It shall be missed.

[CyberCubed]

Interesting how the Shredder mutants were mutated from crabs/lobsters in this version, that explains why that one Shredder clone always had lobster claws. As we see the 4-armed goro one had a lobster shell too this time around.

The lobster claw Shredder clone never did make sense in Mirage.

[victory_angel]

That was an amazing episode. I for one think Mikey's Antonio's idea was actually brilliant. First of all, it's shelter and second it already has a food supply. If worse comes to worse they can bathe in the sink. Plus I'm sure a restaurant in NYC has men's and women's public restrooms, which is bonus for April because we all know us girls need extra privacy at certain times if you know what I mean.

As Splinter said "This isn't home, but it would serve for now"

Donnie also suggested places that have been homes for them in previous incarnations. Such as an old subway station (Season of the Ooze) and abandoned power plant (the third lair in the 2k3 incarnation)

They are likely to seek out a more perminant shelter later, but for now they have food, they have water, and if they need anything else they can probably borrow from some of the abandoned homes near by.

[DarthRaphael]

Great episode. Awesome new intro. Nuff said. :D

[THGhost]

Donnie also suggested places that have been homes for them in previous incarnations. Such as an old subway station (Season of the Ooze) and abandoned power plant (the third lair in the 2k3 incarnation)

I love it when they reference stuff like that, especially the 2K3 series.

[Ninjinister]

I asked Amazon this morning when they were planning on uploading this episode. They responded by telling me they "don't seem to have the DVD in stock". :roll: This was after I specifically indicated that I was asking about Instant Video, too.

[Candy Kappa]

Finally ajour with the show, and this episode did not disappoint. Loved the inclusion of the Shredder clones, or Shredder Crustaceans :lol:

Although, might be the last we saw of Four-Arms?

[Mona_Lisa]

Hands down the best episode of the season!!!!
Loved splinter being crazy,
April and Casey helping him (I had forgot Casey's Rat phobia)
Loved Raph painted Venus
LOVED The "Foot Stinks" Reference.
Everyone else probably hated this but loved Mikey pushing that button. :lol:
Loved That not one turtle outshined the other!!!! They were all awesome!
Loved we got to see what was going on in the city. (I was really surprised at just how BAD some of them farm house episodes where)!
I liked Leos reaction to his katana Breaking some how reminded me of OT Dons "Gee, that was my favorite bow" :P IDK why
It was just an awesome episode... Can't wait for the next!:D

[Candy Kappa]

Oh, yeah. I loved the bombs based on the accessories from the toy Party Wagon.

[Powder]

Making the Shredder "mutants" crustaceans might have been one of the greatest concepts this show has ever had. Pure genius. A shrimp, a lobster, & a crab. Absolutely loooooved that. I wonder what kinda gnarly faces they'd have had under the mask! Can't believe they literally threw the one to his death in a blender. That, Spooge, the show really does go under the radar sometimes, & boy do I love it. :tlol: Feral Splinter was a cool concept but I was really not looking forward to that becoming a thing for the next few episodes, so I'm glad that was resolved within 15 minutes. So glad. Baxter's lab is awesome, I wonder if much will come of it other than Bebop & Rocksteady, seems he's damn near got a whole zoo in there, if not just the proper conditions for future beasts. I really like Baxterfly, so it's cool he's gotten more shine, even at such a key time plot-wise. The new theme visuals are killer, I absolutely loved that. B&R look so badass in the black whip, too. Wish I had caught Mondo when it aired but at least I got to see the screen-cap after the fact. Sweet! It's a bit odd at first glance that he's not neon green, but I dig the realistic palette too. Did I spy the Turtle Blimp, too? Thought so. I wonder if the turtles will re-use their Vision Quest attire, given they wore it in the intro. The folks behind this show don't like models to go to waste, so I suspect they'll make at least one more appearance. Maybe in the finale or something. Anyway, yeah, the Shredders had me super hyped up, seems the Mirage nods are kinda rare these days. I hope there are more references soon. Having the boys hide out in a pizzeria is great. :tlol: The Party Wagon was cool & I love that included multiple nods to vintage Playmates gear, like the soda cannons, for example. This episode was exactly what we've needed, & I'm blown away that they were able to cram all that they did into it without anything suffering for it. Vision Quest had all kinds of problems in that department, I felt, but this one was perfect.

[Vicky82]

Everyone else probably hated this but loved Mikey pushing that button. :lol:


Yeah tell me about it, Mikey makes 1 mistake and people start bashing him for it. It is supposed to be a running gag to make small children laugh, I even laugh at it.

[Powder]

I wish he were more competent myself, but I do understand their angle for him, however unfortunate it is. I find myself audibly reacting though, either a groan or an "ARGH, MIKEY!!" when he does those kinda things. :trazz: This episode had me very vocal, period. Was super exciting!

[THGhost]

LOVED The "Foot Stinks" Reference.

I can't say I'm familiar with that one. :P

Everyone else probably hated this but loved Mikey pushing that button. :lol:
Yeah tell me about it, Mikey makes 1 mistake and people start bashing him for it. It is supposed to be a running gag to make small children laugh, I even laugh at it.

Mikey is supposed to be the goofy one. God forbid he actually makes a mistake from time to time. :roll:

I'm a 23-year-old man and even I laughed at it. :lol:

[lindz247]

I had no idea these episodes came on in the morning!! They need to stop switching this crap up I mean seriously?

[BubblyShell22]

To reply to the Crognard thing: I thought the guy was saying "Smooch" all this time, but if it's something different, then good on them for getting it past the censors. Then again, they did use the "We're not that kind of sub!" line and got away with pretty much implying that the monster was having sex with the sub, so it doesn't really surprise me. Heck, there were a ton of adult references in Powerpuff Girls I didn't notice at first, but when I spotted them, I was blown away at how much they could get away with.

[Drose18]

Any ideas on how at the end of the episode april was like its like hes right here and then they show kraangs and people that got kraangraped or something working for them. Or did i miss this part of the discussion?

[Powder]

Any ideas on how at the end of the episode april was like its like hes right here and then they show kraangs and people that got kraangraped or something working for them. Or did i miss this part of the discussion?

I think the idea is supposed to be that there is a parallel dimension that interacts with their own on a quantum level, & only it is currently habitable to the newly mutated humans as earth hasn't yet been fully terraformed. She, having Kraang DNA, is in tune to their biological frequencies or whatever, & can sense their presence.

[Drose18]

I think the idea is supposed to be that there is a parallel dimension that interacts with their own on a quantum level, & only it is currently habitable to the newly mutated humans as earth hasn't yet been fully terraformed. She, having Kraang DNA, is in tune to their biological frequencies or whatever, & can sense their presence.

say was there any confirmation of this? Even if there isnt it makes a lot of sense to me.

[Ninjinister]

say was there any confirmation of this?

Well he started his sentence with "I think". Brother was spitballin'.

[IndigoErth]

No confirmation, but that's the same thing I got from it.

[Donatello19]

I had no idea these episodes came on in the morning!! They need to stop switching this crap up I mean seriously?

Yeah, and Nick's lack of promotion for the show doesn't help either...

[THGhost]

To reply to the Crognard thing: I thought the guy was saying "Smooch" all this time, but if it's something different, then good on them for getting it past the censors. Then again, they did use the "We're not that kind of sub!" line and got away with pretty much implying that the monster was having sex with the sub, so it doesn't really surprise me. Heck, there were a ton of adult references in Powerpuff Girls I didn't notice at first, but when I spotted them, I was blown away at how much they could get away with.

kfX4c6Z4uwE

Ah the memories. :D

[darthwahl56]

I loved all of the Party Wagon scenes, especially the Foot Stinks Bomb. Wow! Splinter had a training wheel in his cage, the bad guys have a twisted sense of Humor. The John Carpenter like music score reminded me of Escape from New York. I really liked the new intro. I sure hope that the vision quest training shows how it helped the turtles prepare for future battles.

[ssjup81]

Yeah tell me about it, Mikey makes 1 mistake and people start bashing him for it. It is supposed to be a running gag to make small children laugh, I even laugh at it.That scene didn't bother me either, actually. Mikey was on-point for the entire episode and was doing decently when fighting against Baxter. One mistake, which is a running gag, isn't so bad. Besides, I'd rather have Mikey push a button by accident than how it was first season with his ,"Ooo shiny! What does this button do?" portrayal.I wish he were more competent myself, but I do understand their angle for him, however unfortunate it is. I find myself audibly reacting though, either a groan or an "ARGH, MIKEY!!" when he does those kinda things. :trazz: This episode had me very vocal, period. Was super exciting!I kind of laughed when Mikey pushed the button. I was like, "Ah, gotta get at least one goofy moment in there." I still feel they were trying to use lighthearted moments to help detract from the darkness this episode had. Splinter being all crazy and those Shredder clones being literally killed was a bit dark as well as seeing Splinter in underwear. To quote Raph, "Ah, I need to wash my eyes!" :lol:

[Machias Banshee]

Whoo, finally got the poll up! :D

This was a great episode. Seeing a feral Splinter was super weird, especially seeing him in just those underpants things he was wearing. He's defninitely rat-shaped - there's no human legs there...

I love the new intro. Seeing the boys in their vision quest gear is fantastic. :tparty: I can't wait to see the serpent hunt. I'm really curious to find out what happened with Karai and Splinter during those months down in the deepest sections of the sewers..

[snake]

Just rewatched the episode. The way they killed off Goro Shredder was brutal!

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Never heard of it, other than the Breaking Bad character :P. Only ever heard of "splooge", which I assure you is more commonly used.


Not over here, it ain't. In the US, there's no "l" in it. Which is what made it so funny. Particularly given the little critter's appearance....


Donnie also suggested places that have been homes for them in previous incarnations. Such as an old subway station (Season of the Ooze) and abandoned power plant (the third lair in the 2k3 incarnation).

Actually, that was SECRET of the Ooze, and the third lair in 2K3 was a water treatment station, not a power plant. It was under the Castle by Belvedere Lake in Central Park. That's why it had the water holding tanks when they moved in.


Making the Shredder "mutants" crustaceans might have been one of the greatest concepts this show has ever had. Pure genius. A shrimp, a lobster, & a crab. Absolutely loooooved that. I wonder what kinda gnarly faces they'd have had under the mask! Can't believe they literally threw the one to his death in a blender. That, Spooge, the show really does go under the radar sometimes, & boy do I love it. :tlol: Feral Splinter was a cool concept but I was really not looking forward to that becoming a thing for the next few episodes, so I'm glad that was resolved within 15 minutes. So glad. Baxter's lab is awesome, I wonder if much will come of it other than Bebop & Rocksteady, seems he's damn near got a whole zoo in there, if not just the proper conditions for future beasts. I really like Baxterfly, so it's cool he's gotten more shine, even at such a key time plot-wise. The new theme visuals are killer, I absolutely loved that. B&R look so badass in the black whip, too. Wish I had caught Mondo when it aired but at least I got to see the screen-cap after the fact. Sweet! It's a bit odd at first glance that he's not neon green, but I dig the realistic palette too. Did I spy the Turtle Blimp, too? Thought so. I wonder if the turtles will re-use their Vision Quest attire, given they wore it in the intro. The folks behind this show don't like models to go to waste, so I suspect they'll make at least one more appearance. Maybe in the finale or something. Anyway, yeah, the Shredders had me super hyped up, seems the Mirage nods are kinda rare these days. I hope there are more references soon. Having the boys hide out in a pizzeria is great. :tlol: The Party Wagon was cool & I love that included multiple nods to vintage Playmates gear, like the soda cannons, for example. This episode was exactly what we've needed, & I'm blown away that they were able to cram all that they did into it without anything suffering for it. Vision Quest had all kinds of problems in that department, I felt, but this one was perfect.


Ditto to all this. ^


To reply to the Crognard thing: I thought the guy was saying "Smooch" all this time, but if it's something different, then good on them for getting it past the censors. Then again, they did use the "We're not that kind of sub!" line and got away with pretty much implying that the monster was having sex with the sub, so it doesn't really surprise me. Heck, there were a ton of adult references in Powerpuff Girls I didn't notice at first, but when I spotted them, I was blown away at how much they could get away with.


Yeah, some cartoons almost literally get away with murder, LOL!!


kfX4c6Z4uwE

Ah the memories. :D


Have you seen the one that was done for Animaniacs? Hilarious.

[ssjup81]

Hey, when Leo's sword (that mysteriously reappeared when in the pizza place) fell into the mutagen, I was almost expecting a sword mutant to pop out somehow. I'm sure some others jokingly said this too. Well, my mind jumped to this...46xJiPdIWvM:lol:Have you seen the one that was done for Animaniacs? Hilarious."Good night everybody!" :-P You know, I now want Donnie to say that at least once to a potentially disturbing situation, like how Donnie randomly said, "like a turtle do" for this ep. lol

[Luckyday]

Hey, when Leo's sword (that mysteriously reappeared when in the pizza place) fell into the mutagen, I was almost expecting a sword mutant to pop out somehow. I'm sure some others jokingly said this too. Well, my mind jumped to this...46xJiPdIWvM:lol:"Good night everybody!" :-P You know, I now want Donnie to say that at least once to a potentially disturbing situation, like how Donnie randomly said, "like a turtle do" for this ep. lol

I guess this might point out that the car mutant from the speed demon episode must have been a human driver. :ohwell:

[Xav]

And how did the Kraang get mousers?Probability from their allies the Foot.

[Azul35]

Excelent Episode, deserves a 9/10!
Can't wait for the Bepop and Rocksteady episode!

[snake]

Probability from their allies the Foot.

I thought they weren't allies anymore?

[newhire13]

I thought they weren't allies anymore?

They are, they just both plan on screwing each other over.

[newhire13]

I thought they weren't allies anymore?

They are, they just both plan on screwing each other over eventually.

[Fang Wolf]

This one was good episode...:tsmile:
When Splinter behaved like a rat so what he so cute. :tlove:

[TurtleTitan97]

When Splinter behaved like a rat so what he so cute. :tlove:

How the heck is him acting like a wild animal and attacking his sons & his friends "cute" ??? :tconfuse:

[renegadez21]

anybody have a link to the new intro....my dvr did not record this sunday:-?

[Fang Wolf]

How the heck is him acting like a wild animal and attacking his sons & his friends "cute" ??? :tconfuse:

Oh Right, Not when he attacked his sons and friends.

But at this moment he is cute...
http://s4.postimg.org/cosv4e2wd/Sk_rmklipp_2015_01_27_20_50_43.png

[Vicky82]

How the heck is him acting like a wild animal and attacking his sons & his friends "cute" ??? :tconfuse:

It broke my heart seeing Splinter like that and then he gets put in a cage and drinks from the water bottle, it was just wrong.

anybody have a link to the new intro....my dvr did not record this sunday:-?

Surprisingly it's not up on YouTube yet but the whole episode is but I can't link it so just type return to new york in the search bar you could see it that way.

[renegadez21]

thx......but they all show the episode but none have the intro lol

[IndigoErth]

Well, at least it didn't turn out he was rabid or anything.

Although with a feral mind, I do question the maintained understanding of the wearing of underwear... lol

Watched it again last night, curious where Baxter's new lab is...somewhere within Shredder's building? As been mentioned before, did seem odd they just happened to have a big cage with a wheel and everything, but there looked to be a number of other different cages as well. (The size of all that starts to feel a little like Honey I Shrunk the Kids". lol) Wonder what other plans they have besides those Shredder mutants...

Also, as learned from the episode when Mikey was in Dimension X on his own, near the end of this new episode the van clipped one of those Kraang crystal tree-looking formations and broke a piece off... Why didn't the "tree" explode. :trazz:

[TurtleTitan97]

It broke my heart seeing Splinter like that and then he gets put in a cage and drinks from the water bottle, it was just wrong.


I hear ya. It was pretty sad to see him like that. I don't even wanna think about what he had to go through while the others were on the farm.

[mexichrist83]

Am I the only person who did not like Bebop and Rocksteady's appearance in the new intro? For two iconic characters from the TMNT franchise who have yet to make an appearance outside of the original animated series in a new TMNT show I expected them to have something better than a VERY brief glance while they are driving a car which makes them barely even visible. I knew they were featured in the new intro before watching the episode but when they appeared I didn't even realize that I just saw them. I got a good look at Rocksteady but all I caught of Bebop was his mohawk and that's only because it's bright pink. I was hoping to see them do something cooler in the intro than driving a car (crappy attempt at a T-Machines plug if you ask me). Oh well. Can't wait to see them in full effect next week!

[Sabacooza]

Am I the only person who did not like Bebop and Rocksteady's appearance in the new intro? For two iconic characters from the TMNT franchise who have yet to make an appearance outside of the original animated series in a new TMNT show I expected them to have something better than a VERY brief glance while they are driving a car which makes them barely even visible. I knew they were featured in the new intro before watching the episode but when they appeared I didn't even realize that I just saw them. I got a good look at Rocksteady but all I caught of Bebop was his mohawk and that's only because it's bright pink. I was hoping to see them do something cooler in the intro than driving a car (crappy attempt at a T-Machines plug if you ask me). Oh well. Can't wait to see them in full effect next week!They probably show very little of them in the intro because they want the big reveal to be in the next episode.

[IndigoErth]

It was ok, though I don't think I got much of a good look at anything in the intro, was too surprised that they'd change it, and paired with it's fast pace and so much going on it was mostly a blur. lol Sorta picked up on Bebop and Rocksteady being there. Entirely did not remember seeing Mondo at all even though he was right there.

Look forward to more episodes and repeats to let it sink in better.

[Levia24]

Wow, this was actually a good episode. My expectations were pretty low due to some bad reviews and last two episodes. If anything, I think this bad rep actually somehow helped, lol. Whole episode was very nice, I liked how they exhibited their ninja training to snick around, the setting and the music was great, and sound effects are pure awesome. Mikey was fun; acting all scared and little-brother-like. I though it was nice touch. I didn't quite get why Splinter lost his mind, but alas. It was heartwarming when he came to, and recognized his sons. I liked Shredder clones, and how guys reacted to them. Anyhow, this episode was genuinely funny, I found myself more than once laughing (especially at Mikey's scenes). Oh, and I'm starting to get used to Seth Green (Leo's voice actor). So overall I was satisfied with this episode (I would give it 8/10), let's hope they can keep it up :)

[Shark_Blade]

I like that they de-robed Splinter and make him look more insane and pathetic. Reminds me of Batman going crazy in Arkham Asylum game.

After this, when he gets his robe back, he'll look respectful and powerful again. A nice contrast.

[blindturtle02]

Thank goodness Amazon instant vid got this one up this morning so we were able to watch it this evening. I really tried waiting until after Serpent Hunt to see both back to back, but I'm glad I couldn't wait. This one was just fantastic. I did catch those toy references to the old turtle van thanks to my fiancee. Anyone else catch all of the Kraang absolutely disgusted by the stinkbomb and upset about the stinging soda? I dug their dialogue there. Bunch of babies. Nice seeing them squirming for a change. I liked that we got a good bit of Kraang and Foot action in this one. I'm also looking forward to that inevitable battle between Kraang and Foot. I have been for a long time. Loved the Shredder mutants or clones or whatever you wanna call them. One thing I was glad I couldn't see was Splinter in his undergarments. Glad he came back to himself before episode's end. But please, Playmates, no action figure! Now if I could only hold out until whenever Amazon decides to upload Serpent Hunt next week. Almost forgot. I hope Cluckingsworth does alright on the farm. Hey, she's a genius, so she's probably loving it. I did feel a little bad for her, but staying there must have been her decision. Yeah, you're safer on the farm by far, Doc. Excellent choice. I'll miss ya, birdbrain.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

This was a really enjoyable episode. I loved the new intro by the way. Splinter losing his mind was very heart breaking yet done really well. I loved seeing the EPF again though I am still waiting for Bishop. And let's not forget the Shredder clones from the original comics make their debut in this show just like in the 2k3 series. I loved how Splinter not only calls his sons his family but acknowledged April and Casey as part of his family as well.

[ssjup81]

I hate the fact that they didn't bring Cluckingsworth with them...but the city isn't the place for a super intelligent chicken I suppose. -_-

[victory_angel]

I hate the fact that they didn't bring Cluckingsworth with them...but the city isn't the place for a super intelligent chicken I suppose. -_-

Well look on the bright side, she's smart enough to help the other chickens look after themselves while they're gone. I mean yeah if chickens were abandoned in the wild they would have probably found bugs or stuff to eat. But they also would be prey for other animals like foxes and possums and stuff.

And I thought the hug Donnie gave her when they left was really sweet.

[Ninjinister]

I hate the fact that they didn't bring Cluckingsworth with them...but the city isn't the place for a super intelligent chicken I suppose. -_-

I'm hoping she returns at season's end to rally a bunch of their "farmhouse" allies together to help whatever threat the Turtles face at the end.

[Shark_Blade]

I knew they'd left that chicken in the farm, she was excessive baggage anyway.

Enough with one brain in the team already.

[ssjup81]

I knew they'd left that chicken in the farm, she was excessive baggage anyway.

Enough with one brain in the team already.But its intelligence could help with all the Kraang tech stuff.I'm hoping she returns at season's end to rally a bunch of their "farmhouse" allies together to help whatever threat the Turtles face at the end.True, it could.

[drgon78]

I found it weird they left the mutant chicken but took Ice Cream kitty. If anything the chicken was more useful unless there fighting the Rat King.

[ShelleyQuick]

I found it weird they left the mutant chicken but took Ice Cream kitty. If anything the chicken was more useful unless there fighting the Rat King.
Maybe they took them based on feelings and not usefulness. It could be possible that Dr. Cluckingsworth wanted to stay at the farm with her other chicken friends.

[Ravenshell]

I found it weird they left the mutant chicken but took Ice Cream kitty. If anything the chicken was more useful unless there fighting the Rat King.

ICK isn't that ambulatory, since she's at risk of melting, and no one would be around to feed her if she was stuck in the fridge at the farmhouse all alone. Cluckingsworth can probably fend for herself.

[blindturtle02]

She sure can, and she's pretty much a genius because of that mutagen fuel she got into, so I imagine she'll be just fine there on the farm. She'll literally rule the roost and all that.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

I loved it big time. The ONLY thing I would have liked to have seen was for them to go and live in an abandoned subway tunnel. I guess it would be kinda hard to make that work though since they wouldn't have as much privacy as like at the lair. I just wish they would have done it for a liiiiittle while though. Still it was awesome and I can't wait to see Bebop and Rocksteady and Karai next week. I also thought that maybe when Baxter opened that door that maybe Tokka was gonna be in there and I was NOT expecting all those Shredder clones. It was sweet to watch Splinter pwn them. I loved seeing Leatherhead again too and seeing the blimp float by in the background was awesome. Total fan service ep and I really appreciate that.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

I found it weird they left the mutant chicken but took Ice Cream kitty. If anything the chicken was more useful unless there fighting the Rat King.

Yeah I'm gonna miss Cluckingsworth too.

[blindturtle02]

Just the thought of them being back at Antonio's makes me wonder if Pizzaface is going to return. Speaking of returning characters, did anyone spy Mutagen Man in the lair before the turtles left? Just curious if he's still there or if the Kraang or Foot might have taken him.

[Vicky82]

Just the thought of them being back at Antonio's makes me wonder if Pizzaface is going to return. Speaking of returning characters, did anyone spy Mutagen Man in the lair before the turtles left? Just curious if he's still there or if the Kraang or Foot might have taken him.

Apparently Pizza Face is returning in the Animated Adventures comic.

No we didn't see Mutagen Man at all, we didn't even see Donnie's Lab. The Turtles didn't even stick around because the lair was unsafe. If he's still there then I expect the turtles will have to go back down to the lair at some point.

[THGhost]

Y'all should see the utter nonsense going on in the Official Venting/Whining/Criticism Thread right now. :roll:

Have you seen the one that was done for Animaniacs? Hilarious.

Oh yes, one of my favourite 90s cartoons. :D

[victory_angel]

Apparently Pizza Face is returning in the Animated Adventures comic.

No we didn't see Mutagen Man at all, we didn't even see Donnie's Lab. The Turtles didn't even stick around because the lair was unsafe. If he's still there then I expect the turtles will have to go back down to the lair at some point.

They are going to need to go down and take out that Kraang security droid some how. Even if it's just so they can get their belongings.

[evan2000]

They are going to need to go down and take out that Kraang security droid some how. Even if it's just so they can get their belongings.

It's not going to be easy taking down a security droid that would most likely report back to Kraang HQ if the turtles were spotted. Not even pigeons can help this time since it apparently just shoots anything that moves.

I think we'll be counting on Donnie to hack it or lure it away from the old lair without noticing any irregularities going on. And he can't even jam its wireless signal or something because Kraang HQ would notice the signal loss and send another droid to check out the situation. It needs to continue reporting back to Kraang HQ that everything is normal, hopefully that's something Donnie can reprogram it to do (and we might be seeing Metalhead 2.0 in the works, who knows!)

[IndigoErth]

Or Leo could get out those arrows and put one through the security droid from a distance before it has a chance to go off.

[Karai Samurai]

I have to disagree with the majority of the comments here. This was an important episode, but I wasn't in love with it. Auman wrote it, and he has a tendency to dumb down Mikey, which I'm not really a fan of. Plus, everything was a bit too cconvenient in this episode. I would have preferred it if April's "powers" didn't solve everything. Good pace, though. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Seeing Splinter feral was a nice touch, as well.

[Ravenshell]

No we didn't see Mutagen Man at all, we didn't even see Donnie's Lab. The Turtles didn't even stick around because the lair was unsafe. If he's still there then I expect the turtles will have to go back down to the lair at some point.

Betting they will at some point... I've read something about Gilbert Gottfried reprising his role as Kraang Sub-prime, and as far as we know, he's still stuck under that staircase. Wonder how he's held out under there for 4 months?

[Ninturtle]

Betting they will at some point... I've read something about Gilbert Gottfried reprising his role as Kraang Sub-prime, and as far as we know, he's still stuck under that staircase. Wonder how he's held out under there for 4 months?

He probably got out somehow.

[Donny's computer84]

Very good episode! A lot of action and a lot of the old characters came back. Is good that they go back to New York and a lot of good action episodes will be coming.:tcool:

[Klunk1234]

Great episode with a lot of action. I'm glad Master Splinter is back with his family. I would like to see Leo instead of April working to restore Master Splinter's mind using meditation.

They find a new to live since the lair is not longer safe. And I hope they can find Mr. O'Neil and Karai, so Donnie can turn them back to normal once he has his new lab. :tcool:

[SophieDem]

Plus, everything was a bit too cconvenient in this episode. I would have preferred it if April's "powers" didn't solve everything. Good pace, though. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Seeing Splinter feral was a nice touch, as well.

I have to say I agree with you about April's powers. Don't get me wrong, I like her because I really think she is a strong and smart character who absolutely changed since the first season. In a good way, obviously. But having her powers bringing back Master Splinter's memory was just a too simple and quick solution for an important thing like this. I really expected something more complicated. Ok, the writers have only 22 minutes for each episode, but still. In my opinion, April's powers make her character a little bit magical, a little bit too extravagant which I don't like. I prefer her human traits, her stubbornness, her never ending attempt not to give up. I think those thinks make her a perfect partner and a "fifth turtle" not her magical powers.

Sorry for my English or grammar, it's not my mother tongue. :')

[tmntpower1988]

This was even better than the vision quest episode. Enjoyed this episode from start to finish and loved the soundtrack too. Splinter in his underwear weirded me out a bit though :lol:

[Luckyday]

Great episode with a lot of action. I'm glad Master Splinter is back with his family. I would like to see Leo instead of April working to restore Master Splinter's mind using meditation.


I don't get it. I am sure what April did was kind of a ass pull but when having another character doing something similar is just as bad.

But I guess one hand when comes down to it, it her powers got rid a conflict that would been interesting for them beat but if the conflict takes too long to solve then it could drag the plot down and make everything come to a screeching halt which is the last thing that this arc needs.

[ssjup81]

I don't get it. I am sure what April did was kind of a ass pull but when having another character doing something similar is just as bad.How? She's done it before. That aside, she said back in season 1 that she'd always had that sixth sense thing going on, being hypersensitive to stuff or whatever. Training with Splinter helped that and it was established that despite their not being in the city that she was still training, which probably includes her mind.

This is the second time where April has focused her mind (which I figured she learned from Splinter) in a non-Kraang situation. I personally don't get what the problem is, given that her powers go into deux es machina mode where she has no control over them whenever in a situation where she's distressed and connected either directly or indirectly to something Kraang related. It's not like it was pulled out of nowhere. At least the show is being consistent with it.

[Tarris Vaal]

This is the second time where April has focused her mind (which I figured she learned from Splinter) in a non-Kraang situation. I personally don't get what the problem is, given that her powers go into deux es machina mode where she has no control over them whenever in a situation where she's distressed and connected either directly or indirectly to something Kraang related. It's not like it was pulled out of nowhere. At least the show is being consistent with it.

I have to agree. There are a lot of complaints that the show does tend to forget its own plot arcs and development, but this is one of the real areas of consistent development throughout the entire run - its not like its come out of nowhere. And although I dislike deus ex machina endings as much as anyone, there are limits in a early season episodes to what can be squeezed into the time frame. I always thought that things like Buried secrets, people were kind of missing the point; It wasn't that April saved the day at the end of the ep, it was that the Turtles roundly lost against an enemy they had no chance against. April was their ONLY way out of it.

Still, we'll have to wait and see where they go with it I guess - now its here, it does open a lot of potential avenues for the show to explore (like mind linking, healing, etc)

[Luckyday]

Still, we'll have to wait and see where they go with it I guess - now its here, it does open a lot of potential avenues for the show to explore (like mind linking, healing, etc)

OH HELL NO! That ginger's powers should only be kept only in the mental and psychological category. No physical healing , no suddenly knowing how make fire with her mind. No suddenly using her power to conveniently wipe the conflict and realism clean from the episode. I can accept her restoring Splinter because it was mental power related and it happen before but if it gets out of hand to a point where she can suddenly materialize things in middle of a freaking desert then that is when I have problem with her. :x

Just no.

[Amaranthus]

Is there a video of the new intro yet?

[Tarris Vaal]

OH HELL NO! That ginger's powers should only be kept only in the mental and psychological category. No physical healing , no suddenly knowing how make fire with her mind. No suddenly using her power to conveniently wipe the conflict and realism clean from the episode. I can accept her restoring Splinter because it was mental power related and it happen before but if it gets out of hand to a point where she can suddenly materialize things in middle of a freaking desert then that is when I have problem with her.

:lol: Don't panic dude, I meant healing as in psychologically, not literally healing body injuries! I agree, that would be taking it too far

[IndigoErth]

The Universal Healing Church of Kraangpril - let her heal you TODAY! :D


Kinda wish she'd just lose the mind powers... Or at least have it weakened by 3/4.


I no longer see this listed now to repeat after tomorrow's new one. >.> Not that I can't watch it on demand, and already have, but it's a nice idea for prior ones to repeat after (or before...) the newest. (A sponge repeat is now listed after it. *throws things*)

[evan2000]

Is there a video of the new intro yet?

Here you go:

Nick TMNT Season 3 Theme (http://s893.photobucket.com/user/evan2000/media/Nick%20TMNT/TMNT%20Season%203%20Theme.mp4.html)

These are the highlights in gif form:

http://i.imgur.com/fCjhDWv.gif

http://i.imgur.com/0EAST4Z.gif

http://i.imgur.com/BD8EbEs.gif

http://i.imgur.com/jM8Jsng.gif

http://i.imgur.com/5bBucKf.gif