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My favoritePower Rangersepisodes are the ones that I can rewatch over and over no matter what, including both classics from the Zordon Era and newer stories from the modern seasons. It’s always difficult to pick thebestPower Rangersteamsor the greatest episodes in the franchise considering how extensive the show’s lore is.Power Rangers’ TV show chronologybegins in 1993 withMMPRand currently ends in 2023 withCosmic Fury. What the future holds forPower RangersafterCosmic Fury’s endingremains to be seen, but some episodes will forever be among the show’s best.
EveryPower Rangersseason has at least a couple of great episodesthat break the show’s formula. Although most of them are pilots, crossovers, and finales, there are quite a few episodes that break that rule. For example, two of my all-time favoriteMighty Morphin Power Rangersepisodes happened midway through their respective seasons. Some were heavily inspired by theirSuper Sentaicounterparts, whereas others were original stories.
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15“Green With Evil, Parts I-V”
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers season 1, episodes 17-21
The first multi-episodePower Rangersarc, “Green With Evil” is probably the most important episode in the history of the franchise. WhileMighty Morphin Power Rangerswas already a charming show with the potential to become a major hit by that point, “Green With Evil” took things to the next level and raised the stakes for the series. From the promos teasing the arrival of a new Ranger to the introduction of Tommy Oliver, “Green With Evil” was born a classic.As a fan of Tommy Oliver, I never get tired of rewatching the beginning of his journeyinMighty Morphin.
Power Rangers’ 8 Best Evil Rangers, Ranked
Some of the strongest Power Rangers of all time started as evil Rangers, a trope that began with the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger and never got old.
14“White Light, Parts I-II”
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers season 2, episodes 17-18
Tommy Oliver’s Green Rangerform is his most iconic, but my favorite of his Ranger colors isMighty MorphinWhite. As popular as the Green Ranger was, Tommy’s White Ranger suit was used in a few of my favoriteMMPRepisodes, not to mention the 1995Mighty Morphin Power Rangersmovie. As such, I always enjoy revisiting the first appearance of the White Ranger in “White Light.” WhileI was aware that Zordon’s secret new Ranger was Tommy, I like how the episode slowly sets up Tommy’s return. “White Light” also marks the beginning of Tommy’s run as team leader.
13“A Zeo Beginning, Parts I-II”
Power Rangers Zeo, episodes 1-2
The first couple of episodes of each newPower Rangersseason are usually great, as they focus on establishing the lore of the new series and set up a lot of characters and concepts that will become important later. It was no different from “A Zeo Beginning,”the episode that marked the end ofMighty Morphinand the beginning of a new era forPower Rangers. “Stronger than before,” thePower Rangerswere now wearing new colors and had new powers. “A Zeo Beginning” gave the transition fromMMPRtoZeothe impact and emotional weight it deserved.
Billy gives his Zeo crystal to Tanya, who becomes Zeo Yellow, while Rocky becomes Zeo Blue.
12“Always a Chance”
Power Rangers in Space episode 25
Although most of the greatestPower Rangersepisodes are finales or major crossovers, there is one episode fromPower Rangers in Spacethat shines because of its character development. “Always a Chance” stars with Carlos, theIn SpaceBlack Ranger, making a mistake during a fight and getting Pink Ranger Cassie hurt. From then on, Carlos is unable to use his powers due to fears and insecurities. Fortunately, he is assisted by Adam, the secondMMPRBlack Ranger and also Carlos’TurboGreen predecessor.Adam heroically morphs using a damaged Power Coin and inspires Carlosto keep fighting.
11“Countdown to Destruction”
Power Rangers in Space episodes 42-43
Power Rangers in Spacewas great from start to finish, but its two-part finale was particularly incredible. One of my favoritePower Rangersseasons,In Spacefelt much more serious than its predecessors. The Rangers were now dealing with the fate of the galaxy, yet there were also personal stakes involved. It all culminated in “Countdown to Destruction,” during which Astronema and the Alliance of Evil took over multiple planets. For the first time in the franchise,it seemed like the Power Rangers were truly dealing with a life-or-death situation, which culminated in Zordon having to make the ultimate sacrifice.
10“To The Tenth Power”
Power Rangers Lost Galaxy episode 30
In Spaceand Lost Galaxy are two of the greatestPower Rangersseasons of all time. Therefore, it is no surprise that their first crossover episode, “To The Tenth Power,” is also one of the show’s best. When the Psycho Rangers mysteriously return,theLost Galaxyheroes have to team up with theIn SpaceRangers to take down their toughest opponents yet.The dynamic between the two groups is fantastic, and the episode delivers some amazing interactions between the Rangers. It doesn’t get moreSuper Sentaithan two teams of heroes fighting a team of evil Rangers after all.
9“From Deep in the Shadows”
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue episode 11
Lightspeed Rescueis one of the mostmaturePower Rangersseasons, which is summarized by the episode that introduces Ryan Carter.The Titanium Ranger, who I can only describe as the quintessential sixth Ranger, had a very dark origin story that comes into play in “From Deep in the Shadows.” Ryan and his family were involved in a car accident when he was a kid, from which he was rescued by Diabolic and groomed to become a villain.The Titanium Ranger episodes were a highlight ofLightspeed Rescue, both before and after he joined the team.
8“The Quantum Quest”
Power Rangers Time Force episode 13
Unlike other sixth Rangers like Tommy or Ryan, Eric Myers was never an evil Power Ranger. He was, however, a rival to Wes and believed he was worthy of leading the Silver Guardians.Once Eric got a hold of the Quantum Morpher, he became obsessed with finding its Zord to become a better Power Ranger than Wesand his friends. The first clash betweenthe Quantum Rangerand theTime Forceheroes is an incredible moment and one of my favorite introductions of a new Ranger in thePower Rangersuniverse. Eric’s character was only going to get better after that.
7“Forever Red”
Power Rangers Wild Force episode 34
I don’t think there will ever be anotherPower Rangersepisode as special as “Forever Red.” For those who watchedPower Rangersuntil at leastWild Force,“Forever Red” is a dream that came true.On the one hand, thePower Rangers10th-anniversary crossover feels like a fan playing with action figures. On the other hand, it treats all of the characters with respect and gives each of the 10 Red Rangers a time to shine. Andros and Tommy Oliver lead a team of Red Rangers on a mission to the moon, a simple yet effective premise.
6“Legacy of Power”
Power Rangers Dino Thunder episode 4
To celebratePower Rangers’ 500th anniversary,Dino Thunder’s “Legacy of Power” revisited all seasons that came before it as the current team of heroes learned about the history of the franchise from an in-universe perspective. Dr. Oliver had been kidnapped, and while trying to find him, the Rangers discovered that their mentor was once a Power Ranger himself.“Legacy of Power” goes over a decade ofPower Rangershistory,with Tommy narrating the biggest events of each season. Although this is essentially a recap episode, it’s a very exciting one. It also ties into the search for Tommy.
