Power Rangers Turbo

Power Rangers Turbo
Power Rangers Turbo
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Format Action/Adventure
Science fantasy
Created by Haim Saban
Shuki Levy
Starring Johnny Yong Bosch
Nakia Burrise
Blake Foster
Jason David Frank
Catherine Sutherland
Tracy Lynn Cruz
Patricia Ja Lee
Roger Velasco
Selwyn Ward
Carol Hoyt
Hilary Shepard Turner
Jason Narvy
Paul Schrier
Gregg Bullock
Voices of Robert L. Manahan
Richard Steven Horvitz
Katerina Luciani
Derek Stephen Prince
Lex Lang
Scott Page-Pagter
Tom Wyner
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 45 (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Haim Saban
Shuki Levy
Producer(s) Jonathan Tzachor
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) Saban Entertainment
Broadcast
Original channel FOX (Fox Kids)
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
Original run April 19, 1997 – November 24, 1997
Chronology
Preceded by Power Rangers Zeo
Followed by Power Rangers in Space

Power Rangers Turbo is the third installment in the long-running Power Rangers franchise of television shows. The show was prefaced with the second movie in the franchise, Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie.[1] Like its predecessors, Power Rangers Zeo included footage from the Japanese television show Super Sentai, in Turbo's case from the twentieth series, Gekisou Sentai Carranger. The series introduced a child actor as the new Blue Ranger,[2][3] and featured the departure of the long running characters Zordon and Alpha 5, as well as the team of Rangers, sans Justin, and introduced four new characters to take the place of the veteran Rangers. This was the only season to feature five Rangers for the entire duration of the show, instead of six.

Contents

Synopsis

After the defeat of Maligore, the Turbo Rangers graduate from high school and prepare to resume life as normal, but are attacked by a vengeful Divatox.[4] Soon after, the Rangers long time mentors, Zordon and Alpha 5 return to Zordon's home planet of Eltar, making way for the spectral Dimitria of Inquiris and the next in the line of robots, Alpha 6. Other changes are also seen as Ernie leaves the series and Lt. Stone takes over the Juice Bar and Bulk and Skull are turned to monkeys.

Later on in the season, the Rangers must pass on their powers to a new team and choose four new candidates to replace them, with Justin being the only remaining member of the team. This episode sees the return of Zordon and Alpha 5 for the event. The Rangers are also joined by allies such as the Phantom Ranger, a mysterious being from another world, and the Blue Senturion.

The end of the season also sees the team learn of the capture of Zordon by Dark Specter, though Zordon is able to warn the Rangers not to rescue him as it would leave the Earth defenseless. A short while later, the destruction of the Power Chamber begins once Divatox manages to find the location and storm it with her army of grunts and monsters, defeating the team and blowing up the Power Chamber. Before Divatox trys to finnish off the rangers she receives a message that Zordon has been captured and the order of Dark Spector (Grand Monarch of Evil) that they all have to leave for the Sumerian planet. The powerless Rangers then find a way off of Earth and head for space to save Zordon, with Justin choosing to stay behind with his father.

Characters

The five Turbo Rangers, the Blue Senturion, and the Phantom Ranger

Turbo Rangers

Thomas "Tommy" Oliver
The first Red Turbo Ranger and leader; previously Zeo Ranger V, the White and Green Ranger, and White Ninja Ranger. He was portrayed by Jason David Frank, and was to this point the only ranger to appear in every season since the franchise began.
Adam Park
The first Green Turbo Ranger and second-in-command; previously Zeo Ranger IV, the second Black Ranger, and Black Ninja Ranger. He was portrayed by Johnny Yong Bosch.
Tanya Sloan
The first Yellow Turbo Ranger; formerly Zeo Ranger II. She was portrayed by Nakia Burrise.
Katherine "Kat" Hillard
The first Pink Turbo Ranger; previously Zeo Ranger I, the second Pink Ranger, and second Pink Ninja Ranger. She was portrayed by Catherine Sutherland.
Justin Stewart
The Blue Turbo Ranger; when Rocky injured himself at a martial arts match, Justin was chosen by Zordon to be the Blue Turbo Ranger. Justin, however, was twelve years old and inexperienced; to compensate for his youth, he was able to morph into an adult-sized form as the Blue Turbo Ranger. Justin is the only common member between the first and second team of Turbo Rangers. He was portrayed by Blake Foster.
Theodore Jay "T.J." Jarvis Johnson
The second Red Turbo Ranger and second leader, a friendly and warm-hearted baseball player; Tommy chose him to be his replacement based on his bravery in protecting others. He was portrayed by Selwyn Ward.
Carlos Vallerte
The second Green Turbo Ranger, a proud and hot-headed soccer player; Adam chose him to be his replacement as he helped Adam save Angel Grove citizens that were under attack. He was portrayed by Roger Velasco.
Ashley Hammond
The second Yellow Turbo Ranger, an upbeat and hardworking cheerleader; Tanya chose her to be her replacement due to her compassion and integrity. She was portrayed by Tracy Lynn Cruz.
Cassie Chan
The second Pink Turbo Ranger, a sarcastic and gutsy aspiring musician; Kat chose her to be her replacement as she helped T.J. and Kat save Tommy. She was portrayed by Patricia Ja Lee.

Allies

Villains

Monsters

  • Amphibitor
  • Shadow Chromite and the Shadow Rangers
  • Visceron
  • Demon Racer 1&2
  • Big Burpa
  • Mouthpiece
  • Pharaoh
  • Numbor
  • Blazinator
  • Terror Tooth
  • Electrovolt
  • Wolfgang
  • Shrinkasect
  • Flamite
  • Delisha Ennivel
  • Dreadfeather
  • Mad Mike
  • Translucitor
  • Clockster
  • Metal mangler
  • Crosspatch
  • Flashhead
  • Voltmeister
  • Wicked Wisher
  • Wild Weeder
  • Torch Tiger
  • Maniac Mechanic
  • Crash and the Creeps
  • Lord Litter
  • Mr. Goorific
  • Strikeout
  • Gold Goyle
  • Count Nocturne

Arsenal

  • Turbo Morphers: Wrist-mounted devices modeled after an automatic transmission gear panel. The Turbo Rangers would call out "Shift Into Turbo", activate the Morphers by inserting and turning a special key, then proceed to proclaim the following phrases. Please note that the phrases listed below were only used by the original Turbo Ranger team, and were discarded once the senior Turbo Rangers recruited their replacements.
    • "Mountain Blaster Turbo Power!"
    • "Desert Thunder Turbo Power!"
    • "Dune Star Turbo Power!"
    • "Wind Chaser Turbo Power!"
    • "Red Lightning Turbo Power!"
  • Communicators:They were used for teleportation and for communication between the Rangers.
  • Power Ruby: Phantom Ranger's Power Source.
  • Auto Blaster: Standard Ranger firearm. It could open up to reveal a turbine that increased its power.
  • Turbo Blade: A sword carried by each Turbo Ranger. The handle could be pulled back for an extra power boost. They were never named in-show.
  • Turbo Navigator: Handheld GPS that can track enemies and power sources. It can be converted into a blaster for use in battle, and combined with the Auto Blaster's advanced mode to form the Auto Blast Defender.
  • Turbo Robotic Arsenal Mobilizer (R.A.M.): Combination of Turbo Weapons, forms a race car and transforms into a blaster.
    • Turbo Lightning Sword: Red Turbo Ranger's personal weapon.
    • Turbo Hand Blasters: Blue Turbo Ranger's personal pistols.
    • Turbo Thunder Cannon: Green Turbo Ranger's personal weapon, an engine-shaped cannon..
    • Turbo Star Chargers: Yellow Turbo Ranger's personal weapons functioned similarly to knuckle-dusters, and would produce sparks upon striking an enemy.
    • Turbo Wind Fire: Pink Turbo Ranger's personal bow-like weapon could fire energy from each of its four barrels.
  • Phantom Laser: Phantom Ranger's a black bat-shaped laser weapon which fires black energy beams.
  • Turbine Laser: Weapon that can move by itself and be mounted on Storm Blaster.
  • Turbo Carts: Go carts equipped with lasers for Ranger use. Also used in the Turbo Zord cockpits.
  • Senturion Synergizer: Personal sidearm of the Blue Senturion, has a blaster mode and a baton mode.
  • Senturion Cycle: Personal transport of the Blue Senturion.
  • Lightning Cruiser: A sentient 1996 Chevrolet Camaro piloted by the Red Turbo Ranger that featured flight capabilities.
  • Storm Blaster: A sentient jeep commandeered by the Blue Turbo Ranger.

Zords

The Turbozords were cars that could change their size given to the Turbo Rangers along with their new Turbo Ranger powers in Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie. The Robo Racer was the Blue Senturion's Zord that he brought with him from his home planet. The Phantom Ranger brought Artillatron and the Rescuezords to the Turbo Rangers on his visit to Earth, as well.

Episode list

# Air Date Episode Title
1 1997-04-19 "Shift Into Turbo, Part I"
2 1997-04-26 "Shift Into Turbo, Part II"
3 1997-04-30 "Shift Into Turbo, Part III"
4 1997-05-01 "Shadow Rangers"
5 1997-05-02 "Transmission Impossible"
6 1997-05-05 "Rally Ranger"
7 1997-05-06 "Built For Speed"
8 1997-05-07 "Bicycle Built For the Blues"
9 1997-05-08 "The Whole Lie"
10 1997-05-10 "Glyph Hanger"
11 1997-05-12 "Weight and See"
12 1997-05-13 "Alarmed and Dangerous"
13 1997-05-17 "The Millennium Message"
14 1997-05-19 "A Drive to Win"
15 1997-05-20 "Cars Attacks"
16 1997-05-21 "Honey, I Shrunk the Rangers, Part I"
17 1997-09-09 "Honey, I Shrunk the Rangers, Part II"
18 1997-09-10 "Passing the Torch, Part I"
19 1997-09-11 "Passing the Torch, Part II"
20 1997-09-12 "Stitch Witchery"
21 1997-09-15 "The Wheel of Fate"
22 1997-09-16 "Trouble By the Slice"
23 1997-09-17 "The Phantom Phenomenon"
24 1997-09-18 "Vanishing Act"
25 1997-09-19 "When Time Freezes Over"
26 1997-09-22 "The Darkest Day"
27 1997-09-23 "One Last Hope"
28 1997-09-25 "The Fall of the Phantom"
29 1997-09-26 "Clash of the Megazords"
30 1997-10-03 "The Robot Ranger"
31 1997-10-17 "Beware the Third Wish"
32 1997-10-20 "The Gardener of Evil"
33 1997-10-30 "Fire In Your Tank"
34 1997-10-31 "The Turn of the Wretched Wrench"
35 1997-11-03 "Spirit of the Woods"
36 1997-11-07 "The Song of Confusion"
37 1997-11-10 "The Accident"
38 1997-11-11 "Cassie's Best Friend"
39 1997-11-12 "The Curve Ball"
40 1997-11-13 "Carlos and the Count"
41 1997-11-14 "Little Strong Man"
42 1997-11-17 "The Rival Rangers"
43 1997-11-18 "Parts and Parcel"
44 1997-11-21 "Chase Into Space, Part I"
45 1997-11-24 "Chase Into Space, Part II"

References

  1. ^ Thomas, Kevin (1997-03-28). "Power Rangers Encounter 'Turbo'-Charged Villainess". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1997-03-28/entertainment/ca-42783_1_power-rangers. Retrieved 2010-08-22. 
  2. ^ "TV Playbook: Let's Add a Kid!". IGN. http://uk.tv.ign.com/articles/935/935812p5.html. Retrieved 2010-08-22. 
  3. ^ "Power Rangers Fans Get Their Kicks". Sun Sentinel. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1997-03-28/news/9703260319_1_power-rangers-pink-ranger-blue-ranger. Retrieved 2010-08-30. 
  4. ^ "Newest `Power Rangers' As Shoddy As Ever, But It Gives Kids What They Want". Chicago Tribune. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1997-05-15/features/9705150311_1_angel-grove-divatox-blake-foster. Retrieved 2010-10-02. 

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