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The Best Episodes of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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The Turtles — Leo, Raph, Donnie and Mikey — each will go it alone for the first time. Faced with new threats and teaming up with old allies, the Turtles will discover who they really

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 6 - The Rejects
    9.0/10(24 votes)

    #1 - The Rejects

    S2:E6

    With his brothers captured by Tokka, Rahzar and the Monster Mutanimals, Donnie figures things can't get much worse. Enter: the Omega Mutant, the greatest monster to never win the Nobel Prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 9 - The Itching Scratch
    8.9/10(22 votes)

    #2 - The Itching Scratch

    S2:E9

    Leo's finally got his arch-enemy asthe Turtles take on Scratch and hismutant Vampire Fleas, a grudge-match fifteen years in the making!But what does it all have to do with Splinter? The final battle begins!!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 5 - The Other Mutanimals
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    #3 - The Other Mutanimals

    S2:E5

    Desperate to save Wingnut, Donnie delves deeper into the lab of a legit mad scientist...only for things to take a very monstrous turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 3 - Raph Fights Everyone
    8.6/10(28 votes)

    #4 - Raph Fights Everyone

    S2:E3

    With his family under Kitsune's mind control, Raph no longer wants to fight but he's going to have to in order to save everybody he loves before it's too late.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 4 - The Island
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    #5 - The Island

    S2:E4

    A mysterious new threat turns the Mutanimals against the Turtles, leading the boys to discover the source of this terrifying mutant... Staten Island

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 7 - Rise of the Night Ninja
    8.6/10(22 votes)

    #6 - Rise of the Night Ninja

    S2:E7

    An accidental heroic act launches Lea into full superhero-mode, but the Night Ninja may have met his match in the villainous LA FLEUR and her gang of... dognappers?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 8 - The Night Ninja Returns
    8.6/10(22 votes)

    #7 - The Night Ninja Returns

    S2:E8

    The villainous, dog-hating madman known as SCRATCH holds the city's dogs hostage! His only demand? For the Night Ninja to surrender! But Leo, April and the Turtles realize there's more to Scratch than meets the eye.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 12 - The Big Muck
    8.6/10(19 votes)

    #8 - The Big Muck

    S2:E12

    Who kidnapped Rod? Where is the mutagen? Why is Rod's family so weird? All your questions are answered as Mikey and Rod confront Rod's dad... but even with the help of his brothers, can Mikey defeat the mutant known as MUCKMAN?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 11 - The Unusual Suspects
    8.5/10(20 votes)

    #9 - The Unusual Suspects

    S2:E11

    With some loose Mutagen at stake, Mikey questions Rod's siblings, the notorious and eccentric MAUDE and TODD... bothof whom are trying to get their hands on some mutant blood as well. Can Mikey find Rod before it's too late?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 6 - Night of the Mechazoids
    8.3/10(156 votes)

    #10 - Night of the Mechazoids

    S1:E6

    The Turtles take the fight to Bishop but she's ready for them... get ready for MECHA-BISHOP! But when the Mechazoids go out of control, can the Turtles save humanity?

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writer:Kevin Shinick

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  11. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 12 - The Pearl
    8.3/10(134 votes)

    #11 - The Pearl

    S1:E12

    The East River 3 are on the verge on victory! The Turtles and Mutanimals must team up to stop them, but not everything is as it seems... what is the PEARL and why does Goldfin want it?

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writer:Alex Hanson

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  12. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 2 - Mutantweight Title Bout
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    #12 - Mutantweight Title Bout

    S2:E2

    All Raph's dreams have come true as he fights against Rocksteady, Bebop and Mondo Gecko in the Mutant Battle Arena, not realizing it's a trap set by the Purple Dragons!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 10 - Get Rod
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #13 - Get Rod

    S2:E10

    No one likes Rod, especially the Turtles! Bishop's former intern keeps trying to kidnap them and steam their mutant blood, but when Rod himself is kidnapped... Mikey is on the case! His first suspect: the mutant-hating Mechazoid maker BISHOP.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 1 - Mutant Battle Arena
    8.1/10(32 votes)

    #14 - Mutant Battle Arena

    S2:E1

    Raph's love for fighting puts him at odds with his brothers as they try and stop a rampaging Bebop and Rocksteady from wrecking the city.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 4 - Donnie Hangs Tough
    7.8/10(171 votes)

    #15 - Donnie Hangs Tough

    S1:E4

    It's a battle of the wits between Donnie and Bishop as he races through NYC's subway system to stop her evil 4/5/24 August 2, 2024 Mechazoids. But how do you beat an AI that counters your every move?

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writer:Alex Hanson

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  16. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 11 - Leonardo Saddles Up
    7.8/10(137 votes)

    #16 - Leonardo Saddles Up

    S1:E11

    The mutant seahorse called MUSTANG SALLY is going to flood the city... and the only thing standing in his way are LEO and Pigeon Pete. Being the leader isn't all it's cracked up to be.

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writer:Elise Roncace

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  17. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 5 - Bishop Makes Her Move
    7.7/10(161 votes)

    #17 - Bishop Makes Her Move

    S1:E5

    The origin of the woman called BISHOP! Why does she hate mutants? What is the secret of the Mechazoids? And exactly what happened the night the Turtles fell into Bishop's trap?

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writer:Haley Mancini

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  18. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 8 - Mikey Takes Charge
    7.7/10(145 votes)

    #18 - Mikey Takes Charge

    S1:E8

    Mikey and Genghis Frog are sent into the storm on a supply run to the local market when they encounter the electrifying LEE THE EEL! Now Mikey has to step up and be a LEADER!

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writer:Alex Hanson

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  19. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 3 - Raphael Thinks It Through
    7.6/10(180 votes)

    #19 - Raphael Thinks It Through

    S1:E3

    Raph's strength won't save him when he's caught between the Mechazoids and the notorious street gang known as Purple Dragons! Raph's going to have to use his head to het out of this one.

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writer:Christopher L. Yost

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  20. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 9 - Splinter and April Fight a Goldfish
    7.5/10(136 votes)

    #20 - Splinter and April Fight a Goldfish

    S1:E9

    When the Lair floods, April goes to save Splinter... but he won't leave the sewer! To make matters worse, the mutant called GOLDFIN comes with a warning... stay out of his way, or else!

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writer:Haley Mancini

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  21. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 1 - Leo Nardo Stands Alone
    7.4/10(221 votes)

    #21 - Leo Nardo Stands Alone

    S1:E1

    The Ninja Turtles are on the run and... alone. Leonardo is a leader who is without anyone to lead. Leo now has to stop Bishop and her Mechazoids while trying to save his brothers.

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writer:Christopher L. Yost

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  22. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 2 - Mikey Does the Right Thing
    7.4/10(188 votes)

    #22 - Mikey Does the Right Thing

    S1:E2

    To save his brothers, Mikey needs the help of Bishop's intern, Rod. But Rod wants something in return... to be turned into a MUTANT! To save the day, Mikey has to become... RESPONSIBLE.

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writer:Matthew Bass

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  23. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 10 - Donnie Goes Deep
    7.4/10(136 votes)

    #23 - Donnie Goes Deep

    S1:E10

    Donnie and Wingnut go to restore power to the Lair but get trapped by the East River 3! The water is rising and they're not alone... there's a monster down there with them!

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writer:Matthew Bass

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  24. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 7 - Raph vs. Water
    7.2/10(148 votes)

    #24 - Raph vs. Water

    S1:E7

    The Turtles and Mutanimals are caught in the Storm of the Century! But when a new group of SEA MUTANTS threaten the city... Raph will be forced to use his WORDS to save the day.

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writer:Matthew Bass

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Rejects" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". It scored 9/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/12/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Itching Scratch".