The 30th Anniversary Special, Once & Always is around the corner so what better way to educate yourself than revisiting old Power Rangers Episodes.
In this article, I will list the most essential episodes to watch for any Power Rangers fan to familiarize themselves with the events happening in Once And Always.
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Special Thanks to @SentaiFive for inspiring this article.
Day Of The Dumpster
Season: Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Season 1
An evil sorceress by the name of Rita Repulsa is freed from her space dumpster after being imprisoned for ten thousand years, and comes to Earth with intentions of destroying it. Meanwhile, an intergalactic being named Zordon and his assistant robot, Alpha, decide to recruit five teenagers and equip them with superpowers in order to do battle Rita and her goons.
NOTE: This episode introduces Rita Repulsa and her crew, the original five Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, their mentor, Zordon Of Eltar and his robotic assistant, Alpha 5.
Teamwork
Season: Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Season 1
While Trini & Kimberly petition to have a local waste dump shut down, Rita Repulsa sends down an army of Putty Patrollers and her powerful Minotaur to distract them.
NOTE: This episode introduces the Mighty Minotaur.
Foul Play In The Sky
Season: Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Season 1
When Kimberly joins her pilot uncle on an airplane, Rita uses a sleeping potion which knocks him out while he is piloting the plane. With very little help, Kimberly must then safely land the plane and join her fellow teammates in battle with the monster, Snizzard.
NOTE: This episode introduces Snizzard.
The Ninja Encounter: Part 1, 2 & 3
Season: Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Season 2
Lord Zedd captures Rocky, Adam & Aisha, three martial arts students with the intention of making them his Dark Rangers.
NOTE: This episode introduces Rocky DeSantos, Adam Park & Aisha Campbell.
The Power Transfer: Part 1 & 2
Season: Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Season 2
When Jason, Trini & Zack are chosen to be part of the Peace Conference in Switzerland, Lord Zedd seizes the opportunity to unleash his new zord Serpentera on the planet and the universe.
NOTE: This episode is the first to feature Rocky DeSantos as the Red Ranger, Adam Park as the Black Ranger & Aisha Campbell as the Yellow Ranger. It is also the last episode to feature the characters Zack Taylor & Trini Kwan before Once And Always.
A Ranger Catastrophe: Part 1 & 2
Season: Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Season 3
Kimberly & Aisha become volunteers at the Angel Grove animal shelter, where as Tommy meets a new citizen of Angel Grove who offers to help him with his car, Katherine.
NOTE: This episode introduces Katherine Hillard.
A Different Shade Of Pink: Part 1, 2 & 3
Season: Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Season 3
Kimberly is asked by a famous gymnastics coach to try out for the Pan Global Gymnastics Team. However, Rita doesn’t want her to participate so she repeatedly sends monsters down to Earth, causing Kimberly to get injured from exhaustion.
NOTE: This episode is features the passage of the Pink Ranger powers from Kimberly Hart to Katherine Hillard.
Rita’s Pita
Season: Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Season 3
Rita’s new monster, hijacks Tommy’s body and causes him to eat an unhealthy amount of fast food.
Note: This is the first episode to feature Katherine Hillard suiting up as the Pink Ranger.
Hogday Afternoon: Part 1 & 2
Season: Mighty Morphin’ Alien Rangers
Aisha arrives in Africa to search for her piece of the Zeo Crystal, while Rito & Goldar finally reach their destination of the Command Center.
NOTE: This episode features the last appearance of Aisha Campbell before Once And Always.
Rangers Of Two Worlds: Part 1 & 2
Season: Power Rangers Zeo
After Billy starts rapidly aging, both the Machine Empire & Rita & Zedd send down monster to destroy the Zeo Rangers.
NOTE: This episode features the last appearance of Billy Cranston before Once And Always.
Shift Into Turbo: Part 1, 2 & 3
Season: Power Rangers Turbo
The Turbo Rangers recount their adventure on Muranthias to Rocky, whilst Divatox rallies her troops together to get revenge.
NOTE: This episode marks Rocky DeSantos’ retirement as a full time Power Ranger.
Passing The Torch: Part 1 & 2
Season: Power Rangers Turbo
Divatox is pressured by her mother, Mama D, to deal the Turbo Rangers a crucial blow. Cassie & TJ successfully locate Tommy, but they find the task of rescuing him difficult. Meanwhile, an hourglass starts to countdown which will countdown to an event that will change the foundation of the Power Ranger Legacy forever.
NOTE: This episode marks Katherine Hillard & Adam Park’s retirements as full time Power Rangers.
Always A Chance
Season: Power Rangers In Space
Carlos faces a crisis of confidence, and only former Black Ranger Adam can help him remember that being a Power Ranger comes with hardship and the courage to make difficult choices, but an attack by Lizwizard forces Adam to make a choice as he risks his physical health with an unstable morpher to become a Power Ranger once again.
NOTE: This episode features Adam Park’s first return as the Black Ranger.
Countdown To Destruction: Part 1 & 2
Season: Power Rangers In Space
Dark Specter announces that the time has come to commence an assault on the universe. The combined forces of his alliance sweep over countless planets, overwhelming the Power Rangers and their allies, before reaching Earth itself.
NOTE: This episode features the death of Zordon and the purification of Rita Repulsa.
Mystic Fate: Part 1 & 2
Season: Power Rangers Mystic Force
Octomus ambushes Nick and transforms him into his agent of chaos, Koragg. The corrupted Red Ranger terrorizes the Enchanted Forest and engages his father Leanbow in a battle that spreads throughout Rootcore. Octomus’ schemes reach fruition, as he slays Leanbow & Daggeron en route to finishing off the Mystic Mother. The Mystic Rangers are sent to the distant future to witness the results of The Master’s victory, they soon rebound in an effort to repel him once and for all, but can they do it alone?
NOTE: This episode reveals that Rita Repulsa has become the Mystic Mother, The Empress Of All Good Magic.
Once A Ranger: Part 1 & 2
Season: Power Rangers Operation Overdrive
Thrax, the son of Rita Repulsa & Lord Zedd, unites all the factions searching for the jewels and successfully defeats the Overdrive Rangers, cutting their powers off from them and rendering them helpless. With little hope remaining, The Sentinel Knight recruits a new team composed of several former Power Rangers to save the others.
NOTE: This episode features Adam Park’s second return as the Black Ranger.
Dimensions In Danger
Season: Power Ranger Super Ninja Steel
In a very special 25th Anniversary episode, the Ninja Steel Rangers team up with Legendary Rangers in an epic battle to save the world.
NOTE: This episode features the first time Rocky DeSantos & Katherine Hillard have suited up since retiring as Power Rangers.
You can watch this episode on Netflix!
