If you could only watch a few TV episodes, what series would they be from?

BoggleKng · 08-08-2010, 08:18 PM

I have 3 kids, ages 8 and 10, and they are chomping at the bit to watch some Turtles show. I don't want to break the bank with buying a billion DVDs so I am being cheap and showing them episodes via YouTube. I was wondering what series and episodes are your favorites and worth showing!!

*MrPliggins* · 08-08-2010, 08:21 PM

Cowabunga , Shredhead. Loved that one as a kid.

TMNT_2010 · 08-08-2010, 08:47 PM

Just start at the beginning of the 80's cartoon and go from there.

The show still holds up well and it was made for kids of that age.

Fugitoid Jones · 08-08-2010, 11:36 PM

I would have to say the first 5 episodes of the original series (season 1). If the rest of the original series had maintained the same level of humor and action from those first 5 episodes, it would have been amazing. After those episodes, the show remained entertaining, especially for kids, but the humor wasn't as sharp and the action was watered down considerably.

I would also recommend the first 5 episodes of the 2003 series. Some really good stand alone eps there.

Herald7 · 08-10-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPliggins

Cowabunga , Shredhead. Loved that one as a kid.

I agree, it's funny, and it was a great introduction for me as a kid as far as the turtles' personalities.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 08-13-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BoggleKng

I have 3 kids, ages 8 and 10, and they are chomping at the bit to watch some Turtles show. I don't want to break the bank with buying a billion DVDs so I am being cheap and showing them episodes via YouTube. I was wondering what series and episodes are your favorites and worth showing!!

Show season 1 and season 2. Another time, you can show them from later seasons.

08-08-2010, 08:18 PM	#1
BoggleKng Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 1,224	If you could only watch a few TV episodes, what series would they be from? I have 3 kids, ages 8 and 10, and they are chomping at the bit to watch some Turtles show. I don't want to break the bank with buying a billion DVDs so I am being cheap and showing them episodes via YouTube. I was wondering what series and episodes are your favorites and worth showing!! __________________ You guys mind telling me what you're doing to my little green pal over there, hm? -Casey Jones, TMNT movie...

08-08-2010, 11:36 PM	#4
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	I would have to say the first 5 episodes of the original series (season 1). If the rest of the original series had maintained the same level of humor and action from those first 5 episodes, it would have been amazing. After those episodes, the show remained entertaining, especially for kids, but the humor wasn't as sharp and the action was watered down considerably. I would also recommend the first 5 episodes of the 2003 series. Some really good stand alone eps there. __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

08-08-2010, 08:21 PM	#2
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,050	Cowabunga , Shredhead. Loved that one as a kid.

08-08-2010, 08:47 PM	#3
TMNT_2010 Thug Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 73	Just start at the beginning of the 80's cartoon and go from there. The show still holds up well and it was made for kids of that age.