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The Worst Episodes of Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation

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The Worst Episodes of Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 21 - Like Brothers
    3.8/10(34 votes)

    #1 - Like Brothers

    S1:E21

    The continuing conflict between Raphael and Donatello comes to a head... again. This time, however, Mike and Leonardo get dragged into it.

    Director:Richard Flower
    Writer:Rhonda Smiley

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  2. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 15 - Sewer Crash
    4.0/10(33 votes)

    #2 - Sewer Crash

    S1:E15

    As Donatello is scanning the Web for information, someone breaks into his computer and sends him a coded message -- one that reprograms Donny's brain!

    Director:Scott J. Ateah
    Writer:Rhonda Smiley

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  3. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 26 - Who Needs Her
    4.0/10(32 votes)

    #3 - Who Needs Her

    S1:E26

    When Venus accidentally traps someone in a forcefield, they begin to question her value to the team, recounting her numerous mistakes in the past.

    Director:Richard Flower
    Writer:Rhonda Smiley

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  4. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 14 - Truce or Consequences
    4.1/10(34 votes)

    #4 - Truce or Consequences

    S1:E14

    The dragons are tired of Dragon Lord's oppressive regime, and want to help the Turtles send him back into the mirror. Are they for real?

    Director:Iain Patterson
    Writers:Kenny Hotz, Spencer Rice

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  5. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 20 - The Guest
    4.1/10(33 votes)

    #5 - The Guest

    S1:E20

    When his apartment burns down, Splinter's chess opponent moves in with the Turtles for a few days.

    Director:Otta Hanus
    Writer:Todd Swift

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  6. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 13 - Mutant Reflections
    4.2/10(36 votes)

    #6 - Mutant Reflections

    S1:E13

    Our heroes have a hard time sorting out who's who when their evil counterparts start popping up everywhere -- and they all look like the Turtles.

    Director:Otta Hanus
    Writer:Barry Julien

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  7. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 16 - Going Ape
    4.2/10(32 votes)

    #7 - Going Ape

    S1:E16

    Raphael is enjoying one of his favorite pastimes -- harassing crazed poacher Simon Bonesteel -- when a platoon of Rank warriors join in the game.

    Director:Scott J. Ateah
    Writer:Dan Clark

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  8. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 23 - Unchain My Heart (2)
    4.2/10(32 votes)

    #8 - Unchain My Heart (2)

    S1:E23

    Raphael and the Turtles go against the wishes of Venus and Splinter and return Vam Mi's heart. Yet the vampires are determined to destroy Venus.

    Director:Robert Lee
    Writers:Dan Clark, Michael Mayhew

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  9. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 24 - Unchain My Heart (3)
    4.4/10(32 votes)

    #9 - Unchain My Heart (3)

    S1:E24

    Bonesteel is sick and tired of the immortal bloodsuckers getting in the way of his efforts to capture the Turtles.

    Director:Robert Lee
    Writers:Dan Clark, Michael Mayhew

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  10. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 12 - Turtles' Night Out
    4.5/10(36 votes)

    #10 - Turtles' Night Out

    S1:E12

    After an encounter with Bonesteel, Mikey comes up with an idea -- an all-night rave for animal rights where everybody dresses as their favorite beast.

    Director:James E. Taylor
    Writer:Alan Swayze

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  11. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 17 - Enemy of my Enemy
    4.5/10(32 votes)

    #11 - Enemy of my Enemy

    S1:E17

    When the Turtles stumble upon a man being attacked by dragons in Central Park, they are shocked to learn they've rescued someone from their past!

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Michael Mayhew

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  12. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 18 - King Wick
    4.5/10(35 votes)

    #12 - King Wick

    S1:E18

    When an alchemy accident gives Wick telekinetic powers, he not only uses it over the Dragon Lord, but he puts the Ninja Turtles to the test too!

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Alan Swayze

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  13. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 22 - Unchain My Heart (1)
    4.5/10(37 votes)

    #13 - Unchain My Heart (1)

    S1:E22

    While the Turtles are busy evading Bonesteel, an old enemy of Chung I's arrives in New York to destroy Chung I's former student: Venus.

    Director:Robert Lee
    Writers:Dan Clark, Michael Mayhew

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  14. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 25 - Unchain My Heart (4)
    4.5/10(31 votes)

    #14 - Unchain My Heart (4)

    S1:E25

    With the Turtles being held hostage by Bonesteel, it's up to Splinter and Venus to defeat the vampires once and for all.

    Director:Robert Lee
    Writers:Dan Clark, Michael Mayhew

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  15. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 19 - The Good Dragon
    5.0/10(35 votes)

    #15 - The Good Dragon

    S1:E19

    When Venus's life is saved by one of the Dragon Lord's Rank warriors, the Turtles are forced to re-examine their views on dragons.

    Director:Iain Patterson
    Writer:Rhonda Smiley

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  16. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 1 - East Meets West (1)
    5.8/10(84 votes)

    #16 - East Meets West (1)

    S1:E1

    Vowing to stop Dragon Lord, Shredder's evil successor, wise Master Chung tells his daughter that she must join the Ninja Turtles to save humankind.

    Director:Richard Martin
    Writer:Dan Clark

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  17. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 3 - East Meets West (3)
    6.0/10(57 votes)

    #17 - East Meets West (3)

    S1:E3

    Venus leads the Turtles in meditation to help Splinter escape from his dream state, after which they practice martial arts to enter the Dream Realm.

    Director:Clay Borris
    Writer:Dan Clark

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  18. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 8 - Meet Dr. Quease
    6.0/10(48 votes)

    #18 - Meet Dr. Quease

    S1:E8

    One of Donatello's biggest idols in the world of science, Dr. Quease, is kidnapped by the dragons.

    Director:Rob Stewart
    Writer:Michael Mayhew

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  19. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 9 - All in the Family
    6.0/10(49 votes)

    #19 - All in the Family

    S1:E9

    While on an early-morning sewer jog, the Turtles discover a rare baby Turtle in the underground storage house of crazy poacher Simon Bonesteel.

    Director:James E. Taylor
    Writer:Eric Weinthal

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  20. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 10 - Trusting Dr. Quease
    6.0/10(48 votes)

    #20 - Trusting Dr. Quease

    S1:E10

    When Dragon Lord and Dr. Quease have an argument, Quease propositions Donatello, because he thinks they should work together.

    Director:Rob Stewart
    Writer:Rhonda Smiley

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  21. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 2 - East Meets West (2)
    6.1/10(65 votes)

    #21 - East Meets West (2)

    S1:E2

    Venus De Milo arrives in New York and introduces herself to the Turtles. Then she reveals that she too was dropped into the toxic sludge at birth.

    Director:Richard Martin
    Writer:Dan Clark

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  22. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 6 - The Staff of Bu-Ki
    6.1/10(51 votes)

    #22 - The Staff of Bu-Ki

    S1:E6

    Dragon Lord reaches through the time warp to steal the Staff of Bu-Ki, an ancient relic with the power to destroy any and all shinobi spell-casters.

    Director:Michael Mazo
    Writer:Ramon Pirouzian

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  23. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 7 - Silver and Gold
    6.1/10(52 votes)

    #23 - Silver and Gold

    S1:E7

    When a series of high-profile bank robberies ravage New York City, the Turtles choose not to get involved right away.

    Director:Don McCutcheon
    Writer:Todd Swift

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  24. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 11 - Windfall
    6.1/10(48 votes)

    #24 - Windfall

    S1:E11

    When Michaelangelo finds a winning lottery ticket, he thinks his sewer days are over. But the others have already dreamt of ways to spend the money!

    Director:Don McCutcheon
    Writer:Barry Julien

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  25. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Season 1 Episode 5 - East Meets West (5)
    6.3/10(54 votes)

    #25 - East Meets West (5)

    S1:E5

    Donatello and Venus have very different ideas regarding how to neutralize the Serum of Invincibility.

    Director:Michael Mazo
    Writer:Michael Mayhew

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Like Brothers" is the worst rated episode of "Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation". It scored 3.8/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by Richard Flower and written by Rhonda Smiley, it aired on 2/13/1998. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Sewer Crash".