From the very first episode, Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles -- which is about to begin its fifth season -- has proven to be more than just another take on the beloved cartoon from the 1980s. This iteration has come with unique story arcs, a radically different art style, and all-new versions of the characters. It's TMNT for a whole new generation, and yet has maintained the spirit of the old versions as well. Suffice to say, putting together a Top 10 Episodes list was a shell of a challenge, but somehow we managed to narrow it down -- like a Turtle do!
It's worth noting that, while we did take our original review scores into consideration, they weren't the deciding factor in putting together the Top 10. Sometimes it takes a season or more to put certain episodes into perspective, as you'll see below.
You can also check out our previous list of the Top 10 episodes of the original TMNT animated series, as we prep for the kick off of Season 5 of the current series this coming Sunday.
So, without further ado, here are the 10 best episodes of Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...
Trans-Dimensional Turtles
Special shout-out to "Trans-Dimensional Turtles" for bringing back the original '87 Turtles and deftly meshing them with the modern-day Turtles. Pure fan-service, but you gotta love it. "Turtle Power," indeed!
Metalhead Rewired
In addition to featuring the return/sacrifice of Donnie's robot pal Metalhead, this episode includes a not-oft-seen conflict between Leonardo and Donatello, plus a smorgasbord of mutant cameos. Unbeknownst to us, the big breakout scene also set the stage for the Mighty Mutanimals to show up in future episodes.
Turtles in Time
While the majority of Season 4 was all about time travel, Season 3's "Turtles in Time" was the green team's first real experience with it. As standalone episodes go, this one packs a real punch thanks to its medieval setting and well-drawn characters (Renet Tilly, Savanti Romero, etc.). Plus, it teases another episode on this list -- but more on that in a bit.
The Good, The Bad, and Casey Jones
"Great, now we have two Raphaels!"
In "The Good, The Bad, and Casey Jones," we get our first real team-up between fellow hotheads Raphael and Casey Jones, who hit it off much to great effect. Highlights include the debut of Casey's vigilante outfit, a skirmish between Casey and Raph, and a baller subway chase that still holds up as one of the show's coolest set pieces.
Target: April O'Neil
While its stakes are relatively low, "Target: April O'Neil" may be the best standalone episode the series has to offer. When Karai starts hunting April again, both Casey and the Turtles join the fight against the Foot (and Chrome Dome) in one awesome, funny, interweaving storyline. This was also the first time we saw April's human life collide with her mutant life in a major way.
Annihilation: Earth!
TMNT's Season 3 finale wasn't the first end-of-the-world episode to hit the scene, but it certainly was the biggest. "Annihilation: Earth!" stands out for having all the mutants and Shredder's crew team up for the first time, as well as the tragic death of Master Splinter. Suffice to say, this was one of the darkest episodes ever, mainly because, well... the freaking Earth was destroyed!
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