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The Best Episodes of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back in an all-new animated series on Nickelodeon! Surfacing topside for the first time on their fifteenth birthday, the titular turtles, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello, find that life

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 3 Episode 12 - Battle for New York (1)
    10.0/10(253 votes)

    #1 - Battle for New York (1)

    S3:E12

    The Turtles must brave the bizarre world of Dimension X to save the enslaved people of New York. Part 1

    Directors:Michael Chang, Sebastian Montes
    Writers:Mark Henry, Brandon Auman

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  2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 18 - Cockroach Terminator
    9.0/10(356 votes)

    #2 - Cockroach Terminator

    S1:E18

    While trying to foil a Kraang invasion plot, the Turtles are hunted by a giant cockroach.

    Director:Juan Jose Meza-Leon
    Writer:Jeremy Shipp

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  3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 5 Episode 2 - The Forgotten Swordsman
    9.0/10(197 votes)

    #3 - The Forgotten Swordsman

    S5:E2

    Karai searches for the legendary Kuro Kabuto, claiming to be the rightful heiress of the Foot Clan, when she suddenly encounters an old rival.

    Director:Alan Wan
    Writer:Peter Di Cicco

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  4. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 5 Episode 14 - The Curse of Savanti Romero
    9.0/10(185 votes)

    #4 - The Curse of Savanti Romero

    S5:E14

    The Turtles' plans to enjoy Halloween are put on hold when strange monsters threaten to transform New York City.

    Director:Rie Koga
    Writer:Peter Di Cicco

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  5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 11 - Mousers Attack!
    8.0/10(391 votes)

    #5 - Mousers Attack!

    S1:E11

    When simultaneous threats from the Purple Dragons and Baxter Stockman’s mechanical Mousers force the Turtles to split into two groups, Donnie & Mikey must prove that their “B Team” is just as valuable as Leo & Raph’s “A Team.

    Director:Michael Chang
    Writer:Kenny Byerly

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  6. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 12 - It Came From the Depths
    8.0/10(411 votes)

    #6 - It Came From the Depths

    S1:E12

    Michelangelo befriends Leatherhead, an unstable mutant alligator who possesses a strange piece of Kraang technology, but the other Turtles aren’t sure whether Leatherhead is a friend or a foe.

    Director:Juan Jose Meza-Leon
    Writers:Ron Corcillo, Russ Carney

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  7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 13 - I, Monster
    8.0/10(389 votes)

    #7 - I, Monster

    S1:E13

    The Turtles must face off against a new enemy, The Rat King, who threatens not only to take control of the city, but of Splinter's mind as well.

    Director:Michael Chang
    Writer:Jase Ricci

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  8. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 15 - The Alien Agenda
    8.0/10(370 votes)

    #8 - The Alien Agenda

    S1:E15

    The Turtles get their first look at high school when April's school project draws attention from the Kraang.

    Director:Juan Jose Meza-Leon
    Writer:Kenny Byerly

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  9. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 16 - The Pulverizer
    8.0/10(363 votes)

    #9 - The Pulverizer

    S1:E16

    The Turtles meet their first fan when a teenager decides to dress up and fight crime as "The Pulverizer."

    Director:Alan Wan
    Writers:Ron Corcillo, Russ Carney

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  10. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 17 - TCRI
    8.0/10(359 votes)

    #10 - TCRI

    S1:E17

    While breaking into the hostile environment of TCRI headquarters, the Turtles discover the true intent of the Kraang and resolve to stop the alien invasion once and for all.

    Director:Michael Chang
    Writers:Joshua Sternin, Jennifer Ventimilia

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  11. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 20 - Enemy of My Enemy
    8.0/10(365 votes)

    #11 - Enemy of My Enemy

    S1:E20

    After witnessing the Kraang in action, Karai realizes the seriousness of the alien threat and proposes an alliance with the Turtles....unless the Shredder finds out.

    Director:Michael Chang
    Writer:Kenny Byerly

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  12. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 21 - Karai's Vendetta
    8.0/10(354 votes)

    #12 - Karai's Vendetta

    S1:E21

    While the Turtles are infiltrating an undersea Kraang base, the Foot Clan attempts to capture April.

    Directors:Sebastian Montes, Juan Jose Meza-Leon
    Writers:Ron Corcillo, Russ Carney

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  13. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 23 - Parasitica
    8.0/10(358 votes)

    #13 - Parasitica

    S1:E23

    Michaelangelo must fight his brothers when they fall under the control of a parasitic wasp.

    Director:Michael Chang
    Writer:Pete Goldfinger

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  14. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 24 - Operation: Break Out
    8.0/10(347 votes)

    #14 - Operation: Break Out

    S1:E24

    Donatello breaks into a secret Kraang detention center in order to rescue Kirby O'Neil, but ends up trapped inside with a deadly prisoner called the Newtralizer.

    Director:Michael Chang
    Writer:Jase Ricci

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  15. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 25 - Showdown (1)
    8.0/10(397 votes)

    #15 - Showdown (1)

    S1:E25

    The turtles engage in a difficult battle, as they make a desperate assault on TCRI to shut down the Kraang portal.

    Directors:Sebastian Montes, Juan Jose Meza-Leon
    Writers:Joshua Sternin, Jennifer Ventimilia

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  16. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 26 - Showdown (2)
    8.0/10(426 votes)

    #16 - Showdown (2)

    S1:E26

    With the world at stake, the only thing of importance is that the Turtles complete their mission. No matter what ...

    Director:Alan Wan
    Writers:Joshua Sternin, Jennifer Ventimilia

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  17. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 4 - Mutagen Man Unleashed
    8.0/10(299 votes)

    #17 - Mutagen Man Unleashed

    S2:E4

    Donatello experiments with mutagen in an attempt to find a cure for April's mutated father. But one of his expirements goes wrong and he is unleashed in the city.

    Director:Sebastian Montes
    Writers:Kevin Burke, Chris Wyatt

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  18. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 5 - Mikey Gets Shellacne
    8.0/10(314 votes)

    #18 - Mikey Gets Shellacne

    S2:E5

    Michelangelo plays with some mutagen, contracting a dangerous infection that mutates out of control.

    Director:Alan Wan
    Writer:Thomas Krajewski

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  19. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 4 Episode 15 - City at War
    8.0/10(226 votes)

    #19 - City at War

    S4:E15

    April faces a deadly, new enemy when she graduates to full Kunoichi; the Turtles must deal with the return of some old foes.

    Director:Sebastian Montes
    Writer:Brandon Auman

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  20. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 4 Episode 16 - Broken Foot
    8.0/10(216 votes)

    #20 - Broken Foot

    S4:E16

    When Leonardo secretly allies himself with Karai, he gets himself into deeper danger than he could have realized.

    Director:Alan Wan
    Writer:Peter Di Cicco

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  21. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 4 Episode 17 - The Insecta Trifecta
    8.0/10(209 votes)

    #21 - The Insecta Trifecta

    S4:E17

    Raphael must overcome his fear of insects to lead the team when they are forced to battle Stockman-Fly's new insect minions.

    Directors:Michael Chang, Heather A. Maxwell
    Writers:Kevin Burke, Chris Wyatt

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  22. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 4 Episode 18 - Mutant Gangland
    8.0/10(208 votes)

    #22 - Mutant Gangland

    S4:E18

    Don Vizioso's gang tracks the Turtles with a slew of Anti-Mutant weapons.

    Director:Sebastian Montes
    Writer:Todd Casey

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  23. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 4 Episode 19 - Bat in the Belfry
    8.0/10(211 votes)

    #23 - Bat in the Belfry

    S4:E19

    Michelangelo befriends some odd, new superheroes named Wingnut and Screwloose.

    Director:Alan Wan
    Writer:Eugene Son

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  24. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 5 Episode 3 - Heart of Evil
    8.0/10(199 votes)

    #24 - Heart of Evil

    S5:E3

    Donnie's grudge with Don Vizioso threatens the Turtle's newest mission.

    Director:Rie Koga
    Writer:Gavin Hignight

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  25. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 5 Episode 4 - End Times
    8.0/10(208 votes)

    #25 - End Times

    S5:E4

    The Turtles must defeat the mighty demodragon Kavaxas to prevent him from destroying the world.

    Director:Sebastian Montes
    Writer:Brandon Auman

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Best Episodes Summary

"Battle for New York (1)" is the best rated episode of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". It scored 10/10 based on 253 votes. Directed by Michael Chang, Sebastian Montes and written by Mark Henry, Brandon Auman, it aired on 3/15/2015. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cockroach Terminator".