Favourite season of the original cartoon?

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 12-21-2016, 10:14 PM

Which one is your favourite? In this case, European vacation counts as season 4 and not season 7.

*MrPliggins* · 12-21-2016, 11:17 PM

Season 1, 2, 3, in that order. I really didn't care for the show as much after it went from weekday syndication to CBS Saturdays. Season 7 did improve considerably. Red sky seasons, while an interesting change, weren't really my cup of tea either.

*CyberCubed* · 12-22-2016, 12:23 AM

Seasons 1, 3, and 7 were basically the show in its prime.

Seasons 2 and 6 were fun.

Season 8 was well done for only 8 episodes.

Seasons 4 and 5 were a bit of a mixed bag, there are a lot of great episodes these seasons but also some crap.

Season 10 was a nice final season, and 9 depends on your view of Dregg/Carter/Mutations.

European Vacation was the worst of course.

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 12-22-2016, 03:09 AM

My personal favourite season was season 3 because:

1. It was the longest season, giving us many episodes to focus on each character
2. It introduced the most new characters (Leatherhead, Rat King, Casey Jones)
3. It fully settled the OT characters personalities and dynamics that would become iconic (e.g. Comedic shredder and B&R becoming Shredders henchmen for good)
4. Most memorable and funniest episodes (IMO)

In all honesty, I love all the seasons very much, so choosing a favourite came down to the very nitpicky details.

*Candy Kappa* · 12-22-2016, 04:50 AM

Season 1 is the superior season in my opinion.

*ToTheNines* · 12-22-2016, 05:02 AM

Season 3 is the gold standard. Despite its handful of clunkers.

*Icebot* · 12-22-2016, 06:47 AM

Pretty hard to choose to be honest. All the seasons were awesome in their own way in my opinion.

*pferreira* · 12-22-2016, 11:17 AM

Season 1 and 2 was great.

3, 4, 5, 6 had it's fair share of great episodes and clunkers.

7 while I'm less familiar is also terrific.

8, 9 and 10 is difficult to watch and doesn't feel like the show.

*Wesley* · 12-23-2016, 08:05 AM

Seasons one, two, three, seven, eight and ten.

I haven't watched most of the series in years, but I found that some of the best episodes were in the shorter seasons.

*MikeandRaph87* · 12-23-2016, 08:47 AM

Season 7 followed by season 8. I like the fun yet serious tone and nearly all of the returning and new characters. Its the approach I wanted to see for the whole series and others afterwards.

*Prowler* · 12-23-2016, 04:26 PM

Seasons 1 and I guess 3(despite some bad episodes, but hey it's a huge season...) and 7. Season 8 is fine as well, although it's kinda unfair to compare Red Sky seasons with the first 7 seasons. They're almost entirely different shows. Not to mention each Red Sky season has only 8 episodes.

Seasons 4 and 5 were not bad, but it was by then that the show was getting a bit stale and taking itself even less seriously than it already did. Season 4 was as big as season 3, with both seasons accounting for roughly about 45-50% of the Fred Wolf series episodes. Season 4 had lots of episodes without Shredder and Krang, which I guess was a good idea for a bit of a change of pace, but it was mostly episodes involving mad scientists and such. I mean, the Turtles getting owned by a toymaker is pathetic. Same for Donatello to get his van stolen by rednecks(maybe that was season 5 or 6? an't recall. Help me, CyberCubed!).

And also, let's not forget that the Europe vacation episodes are also part of season 4, but for some reason aired and are listed as taking part between seasons 6 and 7.

*ssjup81* · 12-23-2016, 04:34 PM

Season 7 hands down along with seasons 1 and 2.

cammy85 · 12-24-2016, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

Same for Donatello to get his van stolen by rednecks(maybe that was season 5 or 6? an't recall. Help me, CyberCubed!).

And also, let's not forget that the Europe vacation episodes are also part of season 4, but for some reason aired and are listed as taking part between seasons 6 and 7.

Donatello's Badd Time wad Season 5.

The European ones aired at the same time as Season 7. Once Plan Six finally aired, they realized that couldn't leave that hanging so those episodes were created. Consodered among thre worst, especially since we know Shredder and Krang won't free the Technodrome because it was already in the ocean. The snobby aliens were an homage to Ninja Sword of Nowhere and still bad/ The Sherlock Holmes teamup made up for everything.

2K3 · 12-24-2016, 08:02 PM

Seasons 1, 3, 7 and 8 are the best in my opinion

*Prowler* · 12-25-2016, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ssjup81

Season 7 hands down along with seasons 1 and 2.

I used to love season 2 when I was a kid but it doesn't seem to have aged very well.

cammy85 · 12-26-2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

I used to love season 2 when I was a kid but it doesn't seem to have aged very well.

I used to think that too, especially after acquiring the van set.

In Season 2, Shredder's goal was to get access to his army again. 12 episodes of whinig, one success.

Season 3, the mission was to repower the Technodrome and return to the surface, in 41 episodes, two success. (not counting thr four where they didn't appear).

Season 9's formula for exposing Dregg was very tiring and Season 10 improved on it.

*blindturtle02* · 12-27-2016, 07:39 AM

Hmm, I might have to say season 10. I liked seeing Shredder and Krang one last time, and the series finale was pretty sweet. That's a tough decision though. I've got quite a few favorite episodes scattered throughout the series, but I think I'll go with 10. Season 5 would come in second because of all the mutagen high jinks.

*Prowler* · 12-27-2016, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blindturtle02

Hmm, I might have to say season 10. I liked seeing Shredder and Krang one last time, and the series finale was pretty sweet. That's a tough decision though. I've got quite a few favorite episodes scattered throughout the series, but I think I'll go with 10. Season 5 would come in second because of all the mutagen high jinks.

Dregg became a pretty good character in season 10 when he was going absolutely mad. Not even Shredder's obsession with the Turtles has gotten to Dregg's point. When a warlord like Krang calls you "mad" you know you are one

*snake* · 12-27-2016, 12:56 PM

The first four seasons are pretty great for what they are. It slowly degrades before turning into a complete sh*tshow by season 9.

*Prowler* · 12-27-2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by snake

The first four seasons are pretty great for what they are. It slowly degrades before turning into a complete sh*tshow by season 9.

You didn't like season 10?

12-21-2016, 10:14 PM	#1
FredWolfLeonardo This ***** used to be Fun Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Aotearoa New Zealand Posts: 5,369	Favourite season of the original cartoon? Which one is your favourite? In this case, European vacation counts as season 4 and not season 7.

12-22-2016, 04:50 AM	#5
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Season 1 is the superior season in my opinion. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

12-22-2016, 06:47 AM	#7
Icebot Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 3,225	Pretty hard to choose to be honest. All the seasons were awesome in their own way in my opinion. __________________ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Icebot7/videos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Icebot251

12-23-2016, 08:05 AM	#9
Wesley Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Republic of Ireland Posts: 1,597	Seasons one, two, three, seven, eight and ten. I haven't watched most of the series in years, but I found that some of the best episodes were in the shorter seasons. __________________ Donatello: The tracker! It might work. Donatello goes to the back of the Turtle Van Raphael: Shrewd move, Donatello. If we ignore the problem, it might go away by itself. (from The Mean Machines)

12-23-2016, 08:47 AM	#10
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,188	Season 7 followed by season 8. I like the fun yet serious tone and nearly all of the returning and new characters. Its the approach I wanted to see for the whole series and others afterwards. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

12-21-2016, 11:17 PM	#2
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,050	Season 1, 2, 3, in that order. I really didn't care for the show as much after it went from weekday syndication to CBS Saturdays. Season 7 did improve considerably. Red sky seasons, while an interesting change, weren't really my cup of tea either.

12-22-2016, 12:23 AM	#3
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,798	Seasons 1, 3, and 7 were basically the show in its prime. Seasons 2 and 6 were fun. Season 8 was well done for only 8 episodes. Seasons 4 and 5 were a bit of a mixed bag, there are a lot of great episodes these seasons but also some crap. Season 10 was a nice final season, and 9 depends on your view of Dregg/Carter/Mutations. European Vacation was the worst of course.

12-22-2016, 03:09 AM	#4
FredWolfLeonardo This ***** used to be Fun Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Aotearoa New Zealand Posts: 5,369	My personal favourite season was season 3 because: 1. It was the longest season, giving us many episodes to focus on each character 2. It introduced the most new characters (Leatherhead, Rat King, Casey Jones) 3. It fully settled the OT characters personalities and dynamics that would become iconic (e.g. Comedic shredder and B&R becoming Shredders henchmen for good) 4. Most memorable and funniest episodes (IMO) In all honesty, I love all the seasons very much, so choosing a favourite came down to the very nitpicky details.

12-22-2016, 05:02 AM	#6
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,213	Season 3 is the gold standard. Despite its handful of clunkers.

12-22-2016, 11:17 AM	#8
pferreira Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,514	Season 1 and 2 was great. 3, 4, 5, 6 had it's fair share of great episodes and clunkers. 7 while I'm less familiar is also terrific. 8, 9 and 10 is difficult to watch and doesn't feel like the show.

12-23-2016, 04:34 PM	#12
ssjup81 Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Virginia (Back in the US) Posts: 4,734	Season 7 hands down along with seasons 1 and 2.

12-24-2016, 08:02 PM	#14
2K3 Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cardiff Posts: 192	Seasons 1, 3, 7 and 8 are the best in my opinion

12-27-2016, 07:39 AM	#17
blindturtle02 Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tx Posts: 2,627	Hmm, I might have to say season 10. I liked seeing Shredder and Krang one last time, and the series finale was pretty sweet. That's a tough decision though. I've got quite a few favorite episodes scattered throughout the series, but I think I'll go with 10. Season 5 would come in second because of all the mutagen high jinks.

12-27-2016, 12:56 PM	#19
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	The first four seasons are pretty great for what they are. It slowly degrades before turning into a complete sh*tshow by season 9.