TOP 10 EPISODES: Lavender Ranger's Top 100 Power Rangers Episodes

This episodes were accumulated by a mixture of two questionnaires I did, polls on the blog and ranking of best seasons. For example, the top 5 seasons were voted by you guys to be MMPR, In Space, RPM, Time Force and Zeo. Then with that base, they were ranked up and down and mixed up. I know not everyone will agree with the order nor which episodes were picked but I think these pretty much sum up what we love about Power Rangers. I believe these episodes also had superb acting, writing and moments. Some changed the genre and some stuck to it. Most of them just rocked our worlds.

100-80: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/100-80-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

100. A Father's Footsteps (Wild Force)

99. Down and Dirty (Ninja Storm)

98. Stranger Within Part 1 & 2 (Mystic Force)

97. A Gem of a day (Ninja Storm)

96. Out of Luck (Operation Overdrive)

95. Light Source (Mystic Force)

94. Things Not Said (Operation Overdrive)

93. Forest for the Trees (Samurai)

92. Sticks and Stones (Samurai)

91. To Earn Your Stripes (Jungle Fury)

90. Welcome to the Jungle (Jungle Fury)

89. Legendary Catastros (Mystic Force)

88. Lionheart (PRWF)

87. The Strange Case of the Munchies (Super Samurai)

86. Curse of the Wolf (PRWF)

85. Gate Keeper (Mystic Force)

84. Fight Fire with Fire (Super Samurai)

83. Clash of the Red Rangers (Samurai)

82. Return of Thunder Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 (Ninja Storm)

81. Clash of the Megazords (Turbo)

80. Double-Edged Blake (Ninja Storm)

 

79-66: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/79-66-lavender-rangers-top-100-episodes.html 

79. Burning at Both Ends (PRDT)

78. A Matter of Trust (PRLR)

77. Pizza Slice of Life (Jungle Fury)

76. Party Monsters (Samurai)

75. Bad to the Bone (Jungle Fury)

74. The Lone Wolf (PRWF)

73. Shift into Turbo Parts 1, 2 & 3

72. The Thunder Strangers Part 1, 2 & 3 (Ninja Storm)

71. Prelude to a Storm (Ninja Storm)

70. Ryan's Destiny (PRLR)

69. Destined for Greatness (PRLR)

68. Robo Knight (Megaforce)

67. Mega Mission (Megaforce)

66. A-Bridged (SPD)

 65-51: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/65-51-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

65. Trial By Fire (PRLR)

64. Perception (SPD)

63. Facing the Past (PRLR)

62. From Deep in the Shadows (PRLR)

61. The Mighty Mega Battles (PRLR)

60. Katastrophe (SPD)

59. Beginnings Part 1 & 2 (SPD)

58. Wormhole (SPD)

57. History (SPD)

56. Passing the Torch (Turbo)

55. Endings Part 1 & 2 (SPD)

54. Legacy of Power (PRDT)

53. Back in Black (PRDT)

52. Reinforcements from the Future Part 1 & 2 (PRWF)

51. Chase into Space Part 1 & 2 (Turbo)

50-36: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/36-50-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

50. Ranger Yellow Part 1 and 2 (RPM)

49. Something to Fight for (Time Force)

48. Season to Remember (Zeo)

47. Frax's Fury (Time Force)
46. Dawn of Destiny (Time Force)

45. Dark Specter's Revenge (In Space)

44. Force from the Future (Time Force)

43. The Power of Gold (Zeo)

42. Good as Gold (Zeo)

41. Danger and Destiny (RPM)

40. Quantum's Secrets (Time Force)

39. Rescue Mission (Lost Galaxy)

38. A Zeo Beginning Parts 1 & 2 (Zeo)

37. Journey's End Part 1, 2 & 3 (Lost Galaxy)

36. Escape the Lost Galaxy

 35-21: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/35-21-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

35. From Out of Nowhere Part 1 & 2 (In Space)

34. Fowl Play in the Sky (MMPR)

33. In or Out (RPM)

32. Not So Simple (RPM)

31. A Date with Danger (In Space)

30. When is a Ranger not a Ranger? (MMPR)

29. Shell Shocked (In Space)

28. Doomsday Part 1 & 2 (MMPR)

27. Alien Rangers of Aquitar (MMPR)

26. Road to Cornith Part 1 & 2 (RPM)

25. Different Shade of Pink (MMPR)

24. Always A Chance (In Space)

23. Fighting Spirit (PRDT)

22. Ninja Quest Parts 1, 2 & 3 (MMPR)

21. Return of the Green Ranger Part 1 & 2(MMPR)

20-11: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/20-11-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

20. Hogday Afternoon Part 1 & 2 (MMPR)

19. Wild West Rangers Part 1 & 2 (MMPR)

18. Belly of the Beast (RPM)

17. The Power Transfer Part 1 & 2 (MMPR)

16. Lost and Found in Translation (PRDT)

15. Green Candle Parts 1 & 2 (MMPR)

14. Green No More Part 1 & 2 (MMPR)

13. Changing of the zords (MMPR)

12. Return of an Old Friend Parts 1 & 2 (MMPR)

11. Rangers Gone Psycho (In Space)

Here we go, the top ten...

 

10. White Light Part 1 & 2 (MMPR) 

There were bets in the playground to who was going to be the White Ranger. Fans wanted it to be Tommy very badly. There was sighs of relief when the White Ranger took off his helmet in the Command Center. Originally Brad Hawkins (Ryan of VR Troopers) was set to be the White Ranger and Jason David Frank was to have his own show but because of Tommy's popularity, they switched places. JDF (at the Florida Supercon last week--July 5, 2013) thinks everything turned out fine. A moderator at Florida Supercon joked, "Maybe Brad Hawkins doesn't." As much as I love Hawkins, I think so too.

 9. The End of Time Part 1 & 2 (Time Force)

At first these two episodes were at 19 but quickly went up, it was at 6 for a while until getting comfortable at nine. The finale of Time Force follows its counterpart of Timeranger with the opening of vortexes but similarities end there with Eric not dying, Nadira helping with the birth of a child and Ransik's battle with the Rangers. We also see Ransik's Toxie-like face. Time Force was a dark but delightful season. One gripe is that we never saw Jen and Wes kiss but that is what made the relationship powerful, leaving it to our imaginations. Also Wes makes up with his dad and joins the Silver Guardians.

 8. Green with Evil Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (MMPR)

The first sixteen episodes established the world of the Power Rangers and day in and day out routine. The first part of Green With Evil shook all that and Green Ranger rocked our whole world. Let's admit that Tommy was way better when he was evil, why else would they bring back the 'evil' Tommy back so often? Dragonzord came in the last episode but still pretty memorable. Best multi-parter ever. These episodes fluctuated from top 5 to the teens and then rested at 8.

 7. Day of the Dumpster (MMPR)

The episode that started it all. We all know about the pilot with Audry Dubois but there were other scenes shot for this episode and some shots were still used from the pilot. There is a reason why “When Is A Ranger Not A Ranger?” and “Mega Mission” mirrored some dialogue from this episode because, they are well remembered by us. The episode established the rules of the majority filler episodes such as the civilian battle against grunts, the morphing sequence, fighting grunts in suits, fighting the monster of the day, the said monster growing, it being defeated by zords and the wrap-up. The episode was in the top 10, then stayed in the teens for a while and I had to pull it editorially into the top ten. 

6. Once A Ranger Parts 1 & 2 (Operation Overdrive)

While Operation Overdrive was a disliked and was disappointing in writing, acting and overall tone. This episode was a delight to see many former rangers return, especially the now adult Johnny Yong Bosch as Adam.  Like I said before, teamups rank pretty high for fans. Lord Zedd and Rita's son Thrax (who we have no idea how came to being) allies the four villain organizations and take away the Overdrive Ranger powers. Sentinel Knight puts together a team of five veteran Rangers: basically the last four Disney Seasons and one ranger from the MMPR. This two-parter started out in the middle of the countdown but you guys voted it up all the way to the top ten.

 5. Forever Red (Wild Force)

Considered one of the best episodes but it is one of the most debated because the powers, in how they got them back. I don't really care. What I do care about is the Beetleborg suits used as part of the Machine Empire but it doesn't seem to bug many people. Also bothering people is the CGI Serperntera and its size, also it being destroyed by Cole on a motorcycle. So basically Cole is recruited by past Red Rangers to fight the Machine Empire on the Moon who plan to use Lord Zedd's Serpentera to take over the Earth.

 

4. Power of Pink (Lost Galaxy)

 The second part of the In Space/Lost Galaxy teamup, it has what is considered the first death in Power Rangers but technically Mike was thought to be dead in the first two-parter of Lost Galaxy and Magna Defender dying eariler on. But unlike Mike and Kendrix, Magna Defender stayed dead. The death of the Kendrix did rock our world. Cassie was meant to take Kendrix's place hence her dancing on the Wildcat Galactabeast. But ultimately Karone took her place and an ending had to be reshot with the Space Rangers in suits.

3. To the Tenth Power (Lost Galaxy)

In the polls, this was number one. Considered the first teamup ever but "Ranger from Two Worlds" was technically the first teamup, with between the Zeo and Aquitar Rangers. But this was the first one that became a yearly tradition, to be interrupted here and there either because of money or guild problems. The Space Rangers return to help fight the Psycho Rangers who cause a lot of trouble.

 2. The Mutiny Parts 1, 2, & 3 (MMPR)

I don't think it is right to not have at least ONE Mighty Morphin episode in the top five at least. Our whole world view was shook when Lord Zedd arrived and rocked it. Parents complained that Lord Zedd was too scary for kids but all he did was have a snake on him, shake around his staff and used his red vision to see the Earth. Also cool in this episode was seeing the Tyrannosaurus and Dragonzord turning against the Rangers, those easy to defeat putties, the Rangers without helmets in the Command Center, the Rangers on ATVs, Bulk and Skull's new mission to discover the Rangers' identities and of course, the Thunderzords.

1. Countdown to Destruction Part 1 & 2 (In Space)

The number one quoted multi-parter ever, I believe that fans hold these two episodes up to anything that comes after it. It also causes controversy among fans over Zordon's energy wave that annihilated all past villains but did not wipe out any future space aliens we after this episode. Not only the Space Rangers fight the forces of Dark Specter but the Alien Rangers, Phantom Ranger, Blue Senturion and Gold Ranger fight on other planets. It is like everything that happened in the past six seasons accumulated at this end. And when people criticize Jonathan Tzachor, I remind them that he directed this two-parter.

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35-21: Lavender Ranger's Top 100 Power Rangers Episodes

This episodes were accumulated by a mixture of two questionnaires I did, polls on the blog and ranking of best seasons. For example, the top 5 seasons were voted by you guys to be MMPR, In Space, RPM, Time Force and Zeo. Then with that base, they were ranked up and down and mixed up.

100-80: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/100-80-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

66-79: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/79-66-lavender-rangers-top-100-episodes.html

 66-51: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/65-51-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

50-36: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/36-50-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

35. From Out of Nowhere (In Space)
These two episodes were great in that it establishes the world of “In Space” with Dark Specter, Astronema, Andros and the Astro Megaship. Not only that, we see all the past villains together in one place. We went from something so terrestrial as cars the previous season to space ships and foreign planets, a space saga. What was awesome was to see Andros slowly turn around in accepting the Rangers.

34. Fowl Play in the Sky (MMPR)

This episode is important to me and it almost fell out of the countdown. Some people might think that 'oh, this episode doesn't belong here or how does it outrank this other episode?' but I don't think of it that way. It just belongs in the best episodes because it is so good. It might be underrated and have very little fighting in it, but Kimberly proves she is more than a just a 'valley girl' and can be brave when in a pinch. Alpha even helps in realistic airplane piloting instructions.

33. In or Out (RPM)

Scott joins Gem and Gema in a more offensive assault while Truman traps everyone inside the city while a bot sucks all the air out of the city. This episode makes fun of the trope of defending the city without getting old... for a second maybe.

32. Not So Simple (RPM)

Flynn wants to help but fails but doesn't give up. Gema writes in her dairy and discovers there is more to the eye to Flynn. Flynn and Gema work together on a zord and it turns out to be successful. While there is some romantic link with Flynn and Gema, Gem puts a wall against it pretty quickly and it is not mentioned again.

31. A Date with Danger (In Space)

Zhane and Astronema are paired off with hilarious results. Zhane saves Astronema from a monster who goes awry (and we never see again) and later Astronema disguises as a human to flirt with Zhane briefly. Later he gets an invite to a date. He gets new clothes and presents but Ecliptor sends a monster that makes him late and Astronema mad.

30. When is a Ranger not a Ranger? (MMPR)
Bulk and Skull shine as true heroes when the Rangers' memories are wiped and they discover their true identities finally. First Billy, Tommy and Kim lose their memories and replay some things they said in “Day of the Dumpster” with delightful whimsy. But of course, Bulk and Skull loose their memories in the end.

29. Shell Shocked (In Space)

The Ninja Turtles meet the Power Rangers. Nough Said! Okay, maybe I got to explain. Some Ninja Turtles fans still don't know about this. Basically, Saban got the rights for a short-lived series called Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, complete with a female Ninja Turtle (the only occurrence of Venus De Milo). Basically since the suit actors and voice actors were from Canada, the PriS crew had to get other suit and voice actors. D.E.C.A. Gets turtle-fied and Andros, being the resident de-truster distrusts the turtles and understandably as Astronema puts them under an evil spell.

 28. Doomsday Part 1 & 2 (MMPR) 

Originally set up as a finale, it sure felt final. December and January was a long wait for new episodes. Angel Grove makes Power Rangers Day, Rita comes down to Earth and steals the whole city. When fighting Goldar's zord, Titanus goes down and the zords too. The Rangers do save the day in the end, but what is cool is that Zordon asks them if they want to continue and Billy mentions other threats like criminals and such which opened some doors in my head but wouldn't fully be delved in until seasons later. Plus we even got a cameo from Tommy, seeing he still in town even though we don't see him around anymore.

 

27. Alien Rangers of Aquitar Part 1 & 2 (MMPR)
Starting out the 10 episode Alien Ranger saga bridging Mighty Morphin Power Rangers with Power Rangers Zeo, the Rangers are now kids again and the Alien Rangers are introduced. The Aquitians look like something out of Star Trek and have water-y voices, we learn more out of the blue one Cestro and Billy becomes his normal age again.

26. Road to Cornith Part 1 & 2 (RPM)

These two episodes establish the tone of RPM. Two potential Rangers even end up in jail! Venjix has taken over the world, it has become a giant desert and all of humanity are under a dome city. We actually get more character development out of Dillon and Ziggy than the main three but that is forgivable.

25. Different Shade of Pink Parts 1, 2 & 3(MMPR)

Katherine is introduced early on and fans knew that she would replace Kim. Kim gets an offer to do gymnastics and heads off to Florida in a more proper farewell than Jason, Zack and Trini did. Heck, even better than Aisha or Billy's. Also the third season has shadows of the evil Green Ranger saga with Kat being under an evil spell by Rita and Kim losing her powers.

 
24. Always A Chance (In Space)
Johnny Yong Bosch returns to help Carlos out in a very good episode dealing with character. Carlos accidentally hurts Cassie and thinks of quitting which is a powerful and emotional episode.

23. Fighting Spirit (PRDT)

Originally I had “Gung Ho!” in the countdown but since it got really low votes, I decided to add this episode. I saw Jason David Frank at the Florida Supercon recently and he said it was one of his favorite episodes because he had to be sleeping in a coma. The episode introduces the infamous silver-stripe helmet Green Ranger as well.

22. Ninja Quest Parts 1, 2 & 3 (MMPR)

This was in the top 20 for a while but ultimately got out of it. Basically retelling the movie, this saga introduces Rito Revolto (who delightfully refers Zedd as 'Ed') and Ninjor. I actually liked the Ranger's journey to find the temple more true to character than the movie version. Also noticeably their clothes got sexier.

 

21. Return of the Green Ranger Part 1 & 2 (MMPR) 

The Green Ranger seemed to be all forgotten but we all got what we wanted: a showdown between the White and Green Ranger. The other Rangers were thrown into the past. This two-parter was obviously shot in Australia and we finally got to see extended footage of the Dragonzord from Zyuranger and also new footage of American actors reacting to it to boot.  My favorite scene was Tommy's hair being cut off and the clone being made from it. Also the first time I saw the Rat monsters that the Wizard of Deception creates in the past, I thought they were lame but to my surprise they were originally in the movie! Instead of the Oozemen, the Power Rangers fought the Rat monsters who Haim Saban thought were great. Maybe there were rat monsters from some old Israeli show he liked as a kid but that is just a theory, who knows.

Related: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/100-80-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html | http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/questionaire-pick-your-top-episodes.html | http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/poll-results-cards-and-100-top-episodes.html

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50-36: Lavender Ranger's Top 100 Power Rangers Episodes

100-80: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/100-80-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html
66-79: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/79-66-lavender-rangers-top-100-episodes.html
 66-51: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/65-51-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

50. Ranger Yellow Part 1 and 2 (RPM)

I forgot to put this episode in the polls but early on it was in the 20's and 30's but pushed back to 50's. This is one of my favorite RPM episodes because it changed our notions on Summer and we learn more about her. Rarely does a girl Ranger get a two-parter. When we initially thought she was a pharametic in the first episodes, we found out she was a spoiled brat who had to learn to be a tough person the hard way.

49. Something to Fight for (Time Force)

Wes steps up to become the Red Ranger and we all fall in love with Jason Faunt.

48. Season to Remember (Zeo)

I love this episode because not only we see Tom and Kat together in the future as grandparents but we see a lot of different cultures such as Rocky's Mexican background again and Raymond being Jewish.

47. Frax's Fury (Time Force)
46. Dawn of Destiny (Time Force) 

 45. Dark Specter's Revenge Part 1 & 2 (In Space) 

 Dark Specter wants Astronema back and sends an asteroid. Zhane arrives with the Mega Winger to save the day. Astronema sneaks aboard the Dark Fortress but has been brainwashed to be evil again, this is discovered when Zhane and Andros sneak aboard. We get the timeless moment when Andros finds out Zhane has feelings for his sister.

44. Force from the Future Part 1 & 2 (Time Force)

43. The Power of Gold (Zeo)

42. Good as Gold (Zeo)

Jason's send off as the Gold Ranger, his powers are depleting and he must return them to Trey. The episode serves as a improper season finale to Zeo as the Rangers become big to fight Mondo and Zedd blows the Machine Empire up. I remember loosing my mind in seeing the Zeo Rangers going giant. I was like... 'Finally!'

41. Danger and Destiny (RPM)

40. Quantum's Secrets (Time Force)

39. Rescue Mission (Lost Galaxy)

Arguably a really good episode, this episode takes a detour from the usual Monster of the Day and sets up a moody dark episode where the GSA soldiers check out a ghost ship. Also they get the Galaxy Book.

38. A Zeo Beginning Parts 1 & 2 (Zeo)

After the Command Center blows up and seems to have no sign of Zordon and Alpha, the Zeo Crystal magically brings it back. Alpha teases us in thinking Zordon is dead, colors change and the brand spanking Power Chamber serves as the new headquarters and a museum of the past.

37. Journey's End Part 1, 2 & 3 (Lost Galaxy)

Amazing special effects, especially with the Terra Venture breaking apart and the battles with the Centaurus and Stratoforce Megazords. What fans like most is when Trakeena has become 'green.' Also Kendrix comes back... just cause!

36. Escape the Lost Galaxy

Mike as the Magna Defender gets a proper sendoff in showing what a great hero and leader he can be by saving slaves from Captain Mutiny. Not only do Terra Venture escape the Lost Galaxy but we even Mike in a tanktop unconscious in space which still bugs me but we are talking about a series where there is giant robots, sentient animals that become robots and a giant dinosaur in space.

Tomorrow check out 35 - number ONE!

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65-51 Lavender Ranger's Top 100 Power Rangers Episodes

Continuing with the top 100, these were accumulated by two questionnaires and various polls on here Henshin Grid and my own opinions. You know that not everyone will agree with all of these or the order.

100-80: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/100-80-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html
66-79: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/79-66-lavender-rangers-top-100-episodes.html

 65. Trial By Fire (PRLR)  
Captain Mitchell teaches Carter a lesson, one that he probably had to learn more times over as the Rangers continued shooting before thinking all season long. 

64. Perspective (SPD) 
You can say everyone has an opinion or has their own view on things, in this episode the 5 Rangers tell their own story on what occurred... usually with them in the spotlight. But then they discover the truth... that a ball of light helped them. Even though footage is repeated over and over again, it is a pretty funny episode.

63. Facing the Past (PRLG) 
 I accidentally had this episode marked as a PRLR episode but it is from PRLG, I hope people didn't confuse it with "A Face from the Past." The Rangers need help and Karone, being the new member but also has inside info on powers and such, helps Leo get a new power that leads to the Battlizer. She must face her past and that means evil Astronema.

62. From Deep in the Shadows (PRLR)
 The fabulous Titanium Ranger debuts. I am still confused as to why the morpher didn't work with Carter and did with Ryan but it doesn't matter.

 61. The Mighty Mega Battles (PRLR) 
 Silly name, great episode. In revealing new battlizers (a pizza cutter and ice cannon) but pretty entertaining with the Joel/Jennifer love triangle. Joel gets jealous of a new scientist guy (the actor was a body builder and personal trainer) but it turns out he is Fairweather's brother. We also see a stereotypical nerdy Joel.

60. Katastrophe (SPD)
 Kat gets her own episode where she becomes a Ranger. It is a fun and entertaining episode, even though they say her morpher only last for 1 hour or something like that. Fans consider it a disposable morpher. In Dekaranger, her counterpart appeared for 2 episodes and in Gokaiger, for much longer.

 59. Beginnings Part 1 & 2 (SPD) 
These two episodes well establish the world of SPD and the characters, especially Jack and Sky. It has some iffy moments but more or less entertaining beginning.

58. Wormhole (SPD) 
This episode was accidentally shown early in Canada and aired in the US later on and was also a bonus episode in certain SPD DVD volumes. Even though Dr. Tommy Oliver is in this episode, he is not voice by Jason David Frank but Jeffrey P. (Trent). Many people have criticized that the Rangers made a circle and said nothing would break though but in mere sections, it dissolves. My co-webmaster Mike said both this episode and History never occurred because their memories were wiped but I think Doggie and Kat's memories were not.

 57. History (SPD)
The Dino Rangers are brought to the future and discover various things about themselves but ultimately their memories are wiped but ours aren't.

56. Passing the Torch Part 1 & 2 (Turbo)

Trade in four for another four. Carlos and Ashley were introduced before, so here we get to know Cassie and TJ and they help out Kat and Tommy. In the end, we see the old Alpha 5, Zordon, Dimitria and Alpha 6 all together. And is Justin chopped liver? I don't think so.

55. Endings Part 1 & 2 (SPD)
The A-Squad show their true colors and get taken down. Jack leaves the team. Nova gets a brief cameo and takes Sam back with her. We see a Disney-only Megazord battle and a showdown between Grumm and Doggie. In the end, Sky finally becomes the Red Ranger.

54. Legacy of Power (PRDT) 
 Bascially a clipshow but it ties in the past as canon to Dino Thunder.

 
53. Back in Black (PRDT)
Tommy is back and he might be 'old' but he proves he is still a pretty entertaining dude.

52. Reinforcements from the Future Part 1 & 2 (PRWF)

Teamups rank pretty high in this countdown. Not only do we get the Time Force Rangers back but Ransik's past is tied with the Mutorgs, we get a badass battle sequence with Jen and potential love with Taylor and Eric. Plus, Ransik gets cured of his Toxie face.

 51. Chase into Space Part 1 & 2 (Turbo)

 This episode also bounced around in the countdown, from the 30's to 80's and then firmly in the 50's. This was the transition episode from Turbo and In Space and what I consider the first real finale that felt like finale. The Rangers lose their Turbo powers and the Power Chamber and abandon Justin, who finally lives with his dad and his deadbeat dad gets a job. Also thank god NASADA doesn't exist in the real world, letting the 'Power Rangers' take their shuttle with no appointment by the word of a little kid and not even checking if they were four teenage jokers.
 

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100-80 Lavender Ranger's Top 100 Power Rangers Episodes

These were accumulated by two questionnaires and various polls on here Henshin Grid and my own opinions. Not everyone will agree with these, I know. This is inspired by IGN's Top 25 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers episodes.

IGN article: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/03/top-25-mighty-morphin-power-rangers-episodes

100. A Father's Footsteps (Wild Force) 
 Alyssa hides her ranger identity from her dad, he wants to be proud of her but is found dissapointed of her until he sees the White Ranger using his family moves and then is happy for her. This episode jumped from 100 to the 80s and 90s until it stayed back in 100.

99. Down and Dirty (Ninja Storm)

98. Stranger Within Part 1 & 2 (Mystic Force)

97. A Gem of a day (Ninja Storm)

96. Out of Luck (Operation Overdrive)

 95. Light Source (Mystic Force) 

I accidently left this episode out of the list in the polls but it was in the second questionnaire. It was selected it from the first questionnaire as one of the top episodes. Even when it premieres a battlizer, which usually is not considered a quality episode and it has some decent original battles.

 94. Things Not Said (Operation Overdrive) 

I might not like Operation overdrive but I personally believe this is one of the best episodes, aside from Once A Ranger. It might not been a surprise for older fans or those that got spoiled, the episode was handled very well. Mac's dad was acting suspicious all season and especially in “Out of Luck,” but it could had been anything. The whole robot thing can be taken as a metaphor for adoption. When a child believes their parents are their birth parents and then discover what they thought was there life was a lie. Also Mac's attitude change was also delightful.

 

93. Forest for the Trees (Samurai)

92. Sticks and Stones (Samurai)

91. To Earn Your Stripes (Jungle Fury) 

90. Welcome to the Jungle (Jungle Fury)

A pretty good start to Jungle Fury. Unlike Ninja Storm, we actually see the main three in the fabled temple for longer than just one scene and get back story on Dai Shi. Not only that their first mentor dies and we get a hilarious scene of mistaken identity when they look for their new mentor. Jarrod releasing Dai Shi was a little convoluted for my taste but it set the tone of its humor and writing.

 

89. Legendary Catastros (Mystic Force)

88. Lionheart (PRWF) 

87. The Strange Case of the Munchies (Super Samurai)

This episode is a fan favorite because it is where fans consider the majority of both seasons of Samurai as a copy-and-paste translation of Shinkenger and this episode deviates from this. Emily gets a bad-girl makeover and lots of character development while the others get comedic moments. Jayden is also proven to be driven by his duty. Bulk and Skull finally meld in more with the cast, which fans wish there was more of.

 

86. Curse of the Wolf (PRWF)

85. Gate Keeper (Mystic Force)

84. Fight Fire with Fire (Super Samurai) 

 83. Clash of the Red Rangers (Samurai) 

This is technically a TV special and hasn't ever aired split into two episodes. It aired before Super Samurai started and fans were confused in its placement in continuity. Also the confusion over RPM being in another dimension, if the Scott we see here is from another reality that we know from. Even though the ideal was that the whole RPM cast would had been involved, at least they had Eka Derville (who has confirmed he performed under a psudeyom). I think it was a good use of the Shinkenger movie, Sginkenger vs Go-Onger and a random episode.

 

82. Return of Thunder Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 (Ninja Storm)

 

81. Clash of the Megazords (Turbo)

This episode moved a lot from 50 to 63 to 90 and then to 85.The Phantom Ranger is dying, as his ruby powers the Turbo Megazord, which Divatox had repaired and sent to Earth to destroy the Rangers.

80. Double-Edged Blake (Ninja Storm)

Related: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/questionaire-pick-your-top-episodes.html | http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/poll-results-cards-and-100-top-episodes.html 

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