Crystal of Nightmares

Crystal of Nightmares is episode 45 of Season 1 of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. In this episode, Rita uses the Crystal of Nightmares to break the Power Ranger's self-confidence.

Plot

The episode begins with all of the Rangers discussing a big exam coming up in their class. They go up to the mountain to study with each other at Billy's uncles cabin. Bulk and Skull follow and dress up as maids to steal study notes from the Rangers.

During all of this Rita devices a plan to activate the Crystal of Nightmares to break the Rangers self-confidence. While they are sleeping, Goldar is sent down to earth to use the crystal, which gives all of the Rangers nightmares about previous battles and eventually have a nightmare about Zordon stripping them of their powers. Bulk and Skull are also effected, dreaming that they are superheroes driving the Megazord.

After awakening from their nightmares, they are afraid of another battle with another one of Rita's monster. Zordon sends them to the cave, where the Crystal of Nightmares is held. They are blocked off by putties, but due to the effects of the crystal, they are unable to defeat the putties. Jason eventually gets away from the putties and heads into the cave, only to run into Goldar. After dodging Goldar, Jason destroys the crystal, restoring their self-confidence. they soon defeat the putties and are left to battle Scorpina and Goldar.

Scorpina and Goldar are eventually grown by Rita and the Rangers call for their Zords. As the Rangers gained the advantage and were looking to destroy Goldar and Scorpina, they both retreated.

Trivia

*This was the first episode to display Goldar with a new facial appearance. He was given a more angry look with bigger teeth and it was the first time that the jaw to the costume actually moved.

*This was the first time in the shows history that they shot U.S. footage of the Megazord cockpit, with Bulk and Skull piloting it.