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| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (season 3) | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 47 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Syndication |
| Original release | September 25 – December 1, 1989 |
| Season chronology | |
Next → Season 4 | |
| List of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987 TV series) episodes | |
The third season of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles aired in syndication. For most of this season, the Technodrome is located at the Earth's core. Transport modules with drills are used to travel between the Technodrome and the Earth's surface.[1]
Episodes[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | TV order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1 | 'Beneath These Streets' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | September 25, 1989 | S03E01 |
The Turtles learn the cost of slacking off when Splinter is badly hurt during a confrontation with Shredder. Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 20 | 2 | 'Turtles on Trial' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | September 26, 1989 | S03E02 |
The intentions of the Turtles are put to the test when a controversial TV-figure portrays our heroes as menaces to society. The Turtles forego publicly clearing their name to defeat Krang and his new robotic weapon. Note: First appearance of Krang's 'bubble walker' Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 21 | 3 | 'Attack of the 50-Foot Irma' | Bill Wolf | Rowby Goren | September 27, 1989 | S03E03 |
Irma accidentally becomes gigantic and her naturally clumsy nature makes her a danger to the city. The Turtles and April O'Neil hide her and search for her cure. Villain: Shredder Title Reference: Attack of the 50 Foot Woman. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 22 | 4 | 'The Maltese Hamster' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | September 28, 1989 | S03E04 |
Gangsters are swiping all the antiques in town. And when they swipe most of our heroes, it's up to Donatello and April to find out why. Could Shredder be behind this? Villain: Shredder Title Reference: The Maltese Falcon Note: Krang is not in this episode. Note: In this episode, Burne Thompson is voiced by Townsend Coleman instead of Pat Fraley. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 23 | 5 | 'Sky Turtles' | Bill Wolf | Reed Shelly and Bruce Shelly | September 29, 1989 | S03E05 |
The Turtles go flying when the Shredder invents a gravity-altering device. Soon it extends to the surface and affects all of New York City. Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 24 | 6 | 'The Old Switcheroo' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | October 2, 1989 | S03E13 |
The bodies of Shredder and Splinter are switched when a device is accidentally activated during a battle between the Turtles and their enemies. As Shredder plans the Turtles' demise and Splinter plans on how to get back to his body, everyone else is clueless. Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 25 | 7 | 'Burne's Blues' | Bill Wolf | Story by: Bill Wolf Teleplay by: Gordon Bressack | October 3, 1989 | S03E10 |
In the middle of a summer heat wave, someone is destroying all the air conditioners and taking all the city's freon. In the meantime, Vernon and Burne go looking for the Turtles, but find something else. Villain: Shredder Note: First appearance of Don Turtelli, who makes a brief cameo. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 26 | 8 | 'The Fifth Turtle' | Bill Wolf | Francis Moss | October 4, 1989 | S03E07 |
A 13-year-old boy tries his best to help out the Turtles, but with some not so optimal results. In the end, he proves himself to be a great asset to the Turtle team. Villain: Shredder Note: First appearance of Zach and his brother Walt. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 27 | 9 | 'Enter the Rat King' | Bill Wolf | Buzz Dixon | October 5, 1989 | S03E12 |
A mysterious, sewer-dwelling man has an unnatural ability to put rats under his control. Can Splinter resist, or will he destroy the Turtles at the bidding of the Rat King?. Villain: The Rat King mysterious-dwelling man Note: This is the very first episode not to feature Shredder. Note: First appearance of the Rat King. Note: In this episode, Burne Thompson is voiced by Townsend Coleman instead of Pat Fraley. Note: Rat King Will return in the series 'Return of the Fly' Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 28 | 10 | 'Turtles at the Earth's Core' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | October 6, 1989 | S03E17 |
After witnessing a living dinosaur wander in the city and disappear abruptly, the Turtles follow its tracks into a large hole, where they discover a shocking revelation: A cave where dinosaurs still roam. Meanwhile, Shredder and his mutant goons, Bebop and Rocksteady, are also there, but to collect a crystal needed by Krang to recharge the power cells of the Technodrome. The Turtles discover that the crystal is the source for all lifeforms inside the cave, and must get it back before they are all destroyed. Villains: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady Title Reference: Tarzan at the Earth's Core Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 29 | 11 | 'April Fool' A.K.A. 'April Foolish' | Reg Lodge | Michael Reaves and Brynne Stephens | October 9, 1989 | S03E35 |
Emperor Aleister of Malicuria comes to the United States with a sample of Lydium 90, which gets noticed by Krang as a way to power up the Technodrome, which has constant brownouts. To celebrate relations between Malicuria and the US, the Emperor hosts a masquerade ball in New York, but his bored daughter and April's exact double, Princess Mallory sneaks out for a night on the town. April crashes the party dressed as a princess, and gets mistaken for Mallory, but the masquerade is also crashed by Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady, who plans to kidnap Mallory in order to get the Lydium 90 shard. Villains: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: This episode is inspired by Mark Twain's the Prince and the Pauper. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 30 | 12 | 'Attack of Big MACC' | Bill Wolf | Francis Moss | October 10, 1989 | S03E14 |
A robot warrior, known as the Mobile Armored Computerized Combatant (M.A.C.C.), arrives from 400 years in the future in 20th-Century New York. He befriends the Turtles, but Shredder and Krang are looking to bring him to their side, at any means necessary. Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: In this episode, Ace Duck is briefly seen on the Turtles' television screen, marking this as his only on-screen appearance in the series. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 31 | 13 | 'The Ninja Sword of Nowhere' | Bill Wolf | Michael Edens and Mark Edens | October 11, 1989 | S03E08 |
Shredder gains possession of an ancient ninja sword that is crafted from an alien metal, allowing it to 'cut' through dimensions. Villain: Shredder Note: In this episode Raphael is voiced by Thom Pinto instead of Rob Paulsen. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 32 | 14 | '20,000 Leaks Under the City' | Bill Wolf | Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle | October 12, 1989 | S03E09 |
Krang and Shredder's plan to flush out the Turtles from the sewers leaves the city flooded with water (and creatures!) from the ocean. Title Reference: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Villains: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: Final Appearance of Tiffany. Note: In this episode, both Donatello and Bebop are voiced by Greg Berg instead of Barry Gordon. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 33 | 15 | 'Take Me to Your Leader' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | October 13, 1989 | S03E19 |
Worried that Shredder will soon win, Leonardo takes some time off, doubting his leadership. Meanwhile, Krang and Shredder drain solar energy from the Sun for the dual purpose of powering the Technodrome and capitulating Earth into another Ice Age. Without Leonardo, the three other Turtles try to thwart Shredder while taking turns as leader, but each realizes they need to overcome their own flaws, such as Raphael sticking to a decision, Michaelangelo becoming more serious and Donatello needing to analyze even the most obvious facts. Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 34 | 16 | 'Four Musketurtles' | Bill Wolf | Doug Molitor | October 16, 1989 | S03E16 |
A bump on the head leaves Leonardo thinking that he is in 17th century France, and that he and his comrades are Musketeers. Villain: Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady Title Reference: The Three Musketeers Note: In this episode, both Donatello and Bebop are voiced by Greg Berg instead of Barry Gordon. Note: This episode was part of the TV Teddy video range where the titular teddy bear interacted with scenes and the presenter of the video. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 35 | 17 | 'Turtles, Turtles, Everywhere' | Bill Wolf | David Bennett Carren and J. Larry Carroll | October 17, 1989 | S03E22 |
Shredder programs the city's new garbage collecting super-computer to collect the Turtles. But when Shredder doesn't specify 'Ninja' Turtles, the super-computer collects them all! Turtles of the city of every shape and size are not safe. Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 36 | 18 | 'Cowabunga Shredhead' | Bill Wolf | Duane Capizzi and Steve Roberts | October 18, 1989 | S03E06 |
Shredder thinks he's Michelangelo after a computer malfunction. Villain: Shredder and Krang Note: In this episode, Krang is voiced by Townsend Coleman instead of Pat Fraley. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 37 | 19 | 'Invasion of the Turtle Snatchers' | Bill Wolf | Francis Moss | October 19, 1989 | S03E26 |
Aliens abduct Donatello and Rocksteady. Villain: Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady Title Reference: Invasion of the Body Snatchers Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 38 | 20 | 'Camera Bugged' | Bill Wolf | Michael Edens and Mark Edens | October 20, 1989 | S03E15 |
A visit to Earth from a Polarisoid results in havoc when Shredder (and later, April O'Neil) comes into possession of the alien's camera, because it does more than just take pictures. Villain: Shredder Note: First appearance of Frip the Polarisoid. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 39 | 21 | 'Green with Jealousy' | Bill Wolf | Reed Shelly and Bruce Shelly | October 23, 1989 | S03E36 |
Shredder and Krang engineer a love potion that makes Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael all fall in love with Irma. Donatello races for an antidote before Shredder drains a naval nuclear submarine of all its power, and things get crazy when Rocksteady takes a dose of the potion and falls in love with April. Villain: Shredder and Krang Note: In this episode, both Krang and Burne Thompson are voiced by Townsend Coleman instead of Pat Fraley. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 40 | 22 | 'Return of the Fly' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | October 24, 1989 | S03E31 |
Baxter Stockman returns for revenge against the Turtles and Shredder, while our heroes attempt to stop Shredder's plan to siphon water from an underground reservoir. Villains: Baxter Stockman, Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: In this episode, both Donatello and Bebop are voiced by Greg Berg instead of Barry Gordon. Note: As in earlier series of the second season: 'Enter: The Fly' Note: Baxter Stockman Will return in the series 'Bye, Bye, Fly' Note: As in earlier series after Rat King 'Enter the Rat King' Note: Rat King Will return in the series 'Leatherhead Meets the Rat King' Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 41 | 23 | 'Casey Jones: Outlaw Hero' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | October 25, 1989 | S03E21 |
An eager vigilante is causing a stir in the city, while Krang and Shredder take control of all the machines in the city. Maybe this new 'hero' can help the Turtles. Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: First appearance of Casey Jones. Note: First episode not to feature Master Splinter. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 42 | 24 | 'Mutagen Monster' | Bill Wolf | Michael Edens and Mark Edens | October 26, 1989 | S03E27 |
A train accident produces gallons of mutagen that drench nearby cattle. The result is a super bull with a temper! Villains: Shredder, the Mutagen Monster, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: In this episode, both Donatello and Bebop are voiced by Greg Berg instead of Barry Gordon. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 43 | 25 | 'Corporate Raiders from Dimension X' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | October 27, 1989 | S03E24 |
White-collar criminals give new meaning to the term 'hostile take-over.' Casey Jones helps the Turtles uncover who's behind a new wave of corporate crime. Villain: Shredder Note: Krang is not in this episode. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 44 | 26 | 'Pizza by the Shred' | Reg Lodge | Michael Edens and Mark Edens | November 1, 1989 | S03E41 |
Michelangelo gets a job as a pizza delivery boy. But who's his new boss? Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 45 | 27 | 'Super Bebop & Mighty Rocksteady' | Bill Wolf | David Carren and Larry Carroll | November 2, 1989 | S03E11 |
Shredder and Krang produce hi-tech versions of Rocksteady and Bebop to keep the Turtles busy while they install a damaged mind-controlling Mesmerizer at the top of the broadcast tower at the Channel 6 building. Villains: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 46 | 28 | 'Beware the Lotus' | Bill Wolf | Doug Molitor | November 3, 1989 | S03E18 |
A skilled, and lovely, ninja warrior is hired by Krang to defeat the Turtles. Shredder's replaced, Leonardo's met his match. Villains: Shredder, Krang, and the ninja warrior Note: First appearance of Lotus. Note: Lotus Will return in the series of the four season: 'Farewell, Lotus Blossom!' Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 47 | 29 | 'Blast from the Past' | Reg Lodge | David Wise | November 6, 1989 | S03E20 |
Splinter suffers amnesia as the Turtles try to remind him that he is the true leader of the Foot Clan. Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: This episode is mainly a clip-show. Note: Final episode where Krang is voiced by Townsend Coleman instead of Pat Fraley. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 48 | 30 | 'Leatherhead Terror of the Swamp' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | November 7, 1989 | S03E23 |
Our old friends, the Punk Frogs, are being terrorized by a mutant alligator in the Florida Everglades. Leatherhead teams up with Shredder to battle the Frogs and the Turtles. Villains: The Shredder, Leatherhead, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: First appearance of Leatherhead. Note: In this episode, both Donatello and Bebop are voiced by Greg Berg instead of Barry Gordon. Note: In this episode, Shredder is voiced by Dorian Harewood instead of James Avery. Note: Leatherhead Will return in the series 'Leatherhead Meets the Rat King' Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 49 | 31 | 'The Turtle Terminator' | Reg Lodge | David Bennett Carren and J. Larry Carroll | November 8, 1989 | S03E29 |
Irma is kidnapped by Bebop and Rocksteady and is replaced by a robot that looks just like her that is programmed to eliminate the turtles. However, things seem a bit wrong as whenever the word 'turtle' is said it instantly 'zaps' whatever causes the word to be said with a laser. Meanwhile, the turtles try to rescue Irma from the Shredder's clutches. Villains: Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: Final episode where Raphael is voiced by Thom Pinto instead of Rob Paulsen. Note: In this episode both Donatello and Bebop are voiced by Greg Berg instead of Barry Gordon. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 50 | 32 | 'The Grybyx' | Reg Lodge | Michael Reaves | November 9, 1989 | S03E45 |
Kala's pet Grybyx, which has a really bad temper whenever it gets hungry, escapes from Dimension X through a portal to Earth, causing trouble for the Turtles. Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 51 | 33 | 'Michelangelo's Birthday' | Reg Lodge | Story by: Bill Wolf Teleplay by: Eliot Daro | November 10, 1989 | S03E40 |
It's Michelangelo's birthday, but none of his older brothers seem to remember, and it frustrates him greatly. Meanwhile, Shredder and Krang discover what is possibly an 'anti-mutagen' that, after testing it on three rock soldiers, can undo mutations. Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady are sent to use it on the Turtles, and our heroes have a few close calls. Villains: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 52 | 34 | 'The Making of Metalhead' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | November 13, 1989 | S03E33 |
Even a case of Turtle Pox cannot stop our heroes from an attempt to take down Shredder and Krang after they unleash Metalhead, a robotic fighting machine programmed to seek and capture the Turtles. Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: In this episode, Shredder is voiced by Dorian Harewood instead of James Avery. Note: First appearance of Metalhead. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 53 | 35 | 'Usagi Yojimbo' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | November 14, 1989 | S03E25 |
A rabbit ronin warrior from an alternate dimension is lost in our world. While the Turtles help him adjust, Shredder steals a dragon egg to unleash it on the city. Usagi Yojimbo's unwavering sense of bushido helps save the day. Villain: Shredder Note: First appearance of Usagi Yojimbo. Note: Bebop and Rocksteady are not in this episode. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 54 | 36 | 'Case of the Hot Kimono' | Bill Wolf | David Bennett Carren, J. Larry Carroll | November 15, 1989 | S03E30 |
Someone is stealing all the kimonos in the city. After Master Splinter's favorite kimono is stolen, April's famous detective aunt helps the Turtles retrieve it. Villain: Don Turtelli Note: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady are not in this episode. Note: First appearance of Agatha Marbles. Note: Second appearance (and first major appearance) of Don Turtelli. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 55 | 37 | 'Usagi Come Home' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | November 16, 1989 | S03E37 |
Shredder tricks Usagi Yojimbo into battling the Turtles. Title Reference: Lassie Come Home. Villain: Shredder Note: Final Appearance of Usagi Yojimbo. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe | ||||||
| 56 | 38 | 'Leatherhead Meets the Rat King' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | November 17, 1989 | S03E34 |
Leatherhead arrives in New York seeking revenge for his defeat only to run into the Rat King who captures him and reveals his plans for world domination. The two villains end up arguing, then finally fighting each other instead of the Turtles. Note: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady are not in this episode. Villains: Leatherhead and the Rat King Note: Rat King Will return in the series of the will return in the fourth season: 'Were-Rats from Channel 6' and Leatherhead also back in the fourth season together in series in Rat King 'Splinter Vanishes' Note: As in earlier series after Leatherhead: 'Leatherhead Terror of the Swamp' Note: As in earlier series after Rat King 'Return of the Fly' Note: Rat King Will return in the series of the four season: 'Were-Rats from Channel 6' Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 57 | 39 | 'The Gang's All Here' | Bill Wolf | James A. Davis | November 20, 1989 | S03E46 |
Bebop and Rocksteady put on an act to get the Turtles to eat cookies, but not any ordinary cookies, because these cookies could turn them into humans! Tempted to find out what being a human is like, Michelangelo eats one and becomes one. While the effects wears off from time to time, they still kick back in. Meanwhile, the Turtles search for Michelangelo with an antidote for the anti-mutagen before it destroys him, while Shredder's two mutant goons ask for help from their old gang to rob a ship. And during it all, April attempts to 'join' the gang to get a story for Burne. Villains: Shredder, Bebop, Rocksteady, and Bebop and Rocksteady's gang Title Reference: Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 58 | 40 | 'The Missing Map' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | November 21, 1989 | S03E47 |
Zach's big brother, Walt, steals a rare pouch containing the only map to the Turtles' lair. Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe | ||||||
| 59 | 41 | 'The Great Boldini' | Bill Wolf | Francis Moss | November 22, 1989 | S03E39 |
The Turtles must clear their names when they are believed to be jewel thieves who stole a priceless emerald during a magic act run by a stage illusionist named Boldini. Villains: Don Turtelli, the Great Boldini, and The Rat King Note: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady are not in this episode. Note: Final Appearance of Don Turtelli. Note: Master Splinter is not in this episode. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 60 | 42 | 'Mister Ogg Goes to Town' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | November 24, 1989 | S03E38 |
An impish alien comedian from Dimension Z (who has mannerisms similar to Pee Wee Herman), escapes to Earth to cause big trouble for the TMNT. Villains: Shredder and Mr. Ogg Title Reference: Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 61 | 43 | 'Shredderville' | Bill Wolf | Francis Moss | November 27, 1989 | S03E28 |
The Turtles enter an alternate universe in which they dreamed that they never existed, where Shredder rules the city as Shredderville. Note: In this episode, Shredder is voiced by Dorian Harewood instead of James Avery. Note: Loosely based on the movie It's a Wonderful Life Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 62 | 44 | 'Bye, Bye, Fly' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | November 28, 1989 | S03E32 |
An interdimensional alien spacecraft leads Baxter Stockman to his latest vengeful plot to destroy the Turtles and Shredder. Note: First appearance of spaceship computer Villains: Shredder and Baxter Stockman Note: Final episode where Shredder is voiced by Dorian Harewood instead of James Avery. Note: As in earlier series after Baxter Stockman: 'Return of the Fly' Note: Baxter Stockman Will return in the series of the four season: 'Son of Return of the Fly II' Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 63 | 45 | 'The Big Rip Off' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | November 29, 1989 | S03E42 |
After several failed attempts to get the Technodrome re-energized, Shredder and Krang run one last-ditch distraction for the Turtles at Fort Charles while Bebop and Rocksteady steal energy fuel cells from the neighboring space research center. Villains: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 64 | 46 | 'The Big Break In' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | November 30, 1989 | S03E43 |
The Technodrome is up and running again, and it is up to the Turtles to hinder Shredder and Krang from getting to the surface. Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 65 | 47 | 'The Big Blow Out' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | December 1, 1989 | S03E44 |
After several setbacks, including firing a missile towards the turtles out at the South Dakota countryside, missing and instead blowing up Mount Rushmore, Shredder and Krang steal all of New York's electricity and charge it into a giant transdimensional gateway, designed to send Earth into Dimension X. The Turtles must defeat their enemies once and for all before Earth is destroyed by Krang's Rock Soldier army. At the end, the turtles send the Technodrome to Dimension X and are celebrated as the heroes in town. Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: This is the last episode to air before the release of the first live action film adaptation. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
References[edit]
- ^Pellegrini, Mark (27 December 2012). 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) Season 3 Review (Part One)'. Adventures in Poor Taste. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
External links[edit]
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (season 3) | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 47 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Syndication |
| Original release | September 25 – December 1, 1989 |
| Season chronology | |
Next → Season 4 | |
| List of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987 TV series) episodes | |
The third season of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles aired in syndication. For most of this season, the Technodrome is located at the Earth's core. Transport modules with drills are used to travel between the Technodrome and the Earth's surface.[1]
Episodes[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | TV order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1 | 'Beneath These Streets' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | September 25, 1989 | S03E01 |
The Turtles learn the cost of slacking off when Splinter is badly hurt during a confrontation with Shredder. Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 20 | 2 | 'Turtles on Trial' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | September 26, 1989 | S03E02 |
The intentions of the Turtles are put to the test when a controversial TV-figure portrays our heroes as menaces to society. The Turtles forego publicly clearing their name to defeat Krang and his new robotic weapon. Note: First appearance of Krang's 'bubble walker' Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 21 | 3 | 'Attack of the 50-Foot Irma' | Bill Wolf | Rowby Goren | September 27, 1989 | S03E03 |
Irma accidentally becomes gigantic and her naturally clumsy nature makes her a danger to the city. The Turtles and April O'Neil hide her and search for her cure. Villain: Shredder Title Reference: Attack of the 50 Foot Woman. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 22 | 4 | 'The Maltese Hamster' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | September 28, 1989 | S03E04 |
Gangsters are swiping all the antiques in town. And when they swipe most of our heroes, it's up to Donatello and April to find out why. Could Shredder be behind this? Villain: Shredder Title Reference: The Maltese Falcon Note: Krang is not in this episode. Note: In this episode, Burne Thompson is voiced by Townsend Coleman instead of Pat Fraley. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 23 | 5 | 'Sky Turtles' | Bill Wolf | Reed Shelly and Bruce Shelly | September 29, 1989 | S03E05 |
The Turtles go flying when the Shredder invents a gravity-altering device. Soon it extends to the surface and affects all of New York City. Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 24 | 6 | 'The Old Switcheroo' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | October 2, 1989 | S03E13 |
The bodies of Shredder and Splinter are switched when a device is accidentally activated during a battle between the Turtles and their enemies. As Shredder plans the Turtles' demise and Splinter plans on how to get back to his body, everyone else is clueless. Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 25 | 7 | 'Burne's Blues' | Bill Wolf | Story by: Bill Wolf Teleplay by: Gordon Bressack | October 3, 1989 | S03E10 |
In the middle of a summer heat wave, someone is destroying all the air conditioners and taking all the city's freon. In the meantime, Vernon and Burne go looking for the Turtles, but find something else. Villain: Shredder Note: First appearance of Don Turtelli, who makes a brief cameo. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 26 | 8 | 'The Fifth Turtle' | Bill Wolf | Francis Moss | October 4, 1989 | S03E07 |
A 13-year-old boy tries his best to help out the Turtles, but with some not so optimal results. In the end, he proves himself to be a great asset to the Turtle team. Villain: Shredder Note: First appearance of Zach and his brother Walt. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 27 | 9 | 'Enter the Rat King' | Bill Wolf | Buzz Dixon | October 5, 1989 | S03E12 |
A mysterious, sewer-dwelling man has an unnatural ability to put rats under his control. Can Splinter resist, or will he destroy the Turtles at the bidding of the Rat King?. Villain: The Rat King mysterious-dwelling man Note: This is the very first episode not to feature Shredder. Note: First appearance of the Rat King. Note: In this episode, Burne Thompson is voiced by Townsend Coleman instead of Pat Fraley. Note: Rat King Will return in the series 'Return of the Fly' Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 28 | 10 | 'Turtles at the Earth's Core' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | October 6, 1989 | S03E17 |
After witnessing a living dinosaur wander in the city and disappear abruptly, the Turtles follow its tracks into a large hole, where they discover a shocking revelation: A cave where dinosaurs still roam. Meanwhile, Shredder and his mutant goons, Bebop and Rocksteady, are also there, but to collect a crystal needed by Krang to recharge the power cells of the Technodrome. The Turtles discover that the crystal is the source for all lifeforms inside the cave, and must get it back before they are all destroyed. Villains: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady Title Reference: Tarzan at the Earth's Core Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 29 | 11 | 'April Fool' A.K.A. 'April Foolish' | Reg Lodge | Michael Reaves and Brynne Stephens | October 9, 1989 | S03E35 |
Emperor Aleister of Malicuria comes to the United States with a sample of Lydium 90, which gets noticed by Krang as a way to power up the Technodrome, which has constant brownouts. To celebrate relations between Malicuria and the US, the Emperor hosts a masquerade ball in New York, but his bored daughter and April's exact double, Princess Mallory sneaks out for a night on the town. April crashes the party dressed as a princess, and gets mistaken for Mallory, but the masquerade is also crashed by Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady, who plans to kidnap Mallory in order to get the Lydium 90 shard. Villains: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: This episode is inspired by Mark Twain's the Prince and the Pauper. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 30 | 12 | 'Attack of Big MACC' | Bill Wolf | Francis Moss | October 10, 1989 | S03E14 |
A robot warrior, known as the Mobile Armored Computerized Combatant (M.A.C.C.), arrives from 400 years in the future in 20th-Century New York. He befriends the Turtles, but Shredder and Krang are looking to bring him to their side, at any means necessary. Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: In this episode, Ace Duck is briefly seen on the Turtles' television screen, marking this as his only on-screen appearance in the series. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 31 | 13 | 'The Ninja Sword of Nowhere' | Bill Wolf | Michael Edens and Mark Edens | October 11, 1989 | S03E08 |
Shredder gains possession of an ancient ninja sword that is crafted from an alien metal, allowing it to 'cut' through dimensions. Villain: Shredder Note: In this episode Raphael is voiced by Thom Pinto instead of Rob Paulsen. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 32 | 14 | '20,000 Leaks Under the City' | Bill Wolf | Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle | October 12, 1989 | S03E09 |
Krang and Shredder's plan to flush out the Turtles from the sewers leaves the city flooded with water (and creatures!) from the ocean. Title Reference: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Villains: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: Final Appearance of Tiffany. Note: In this episode, both Donatello and Bebop are voiced by Greg Berg instead of Barry Gordon. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 33 | 15 | 'Take Me to Your Leader' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | October 13, 1989 | S03E19 |
Worried that Shredder will soon win, Leonardo takes some time off, doubting his leadership. Meanwhile, Krang and Shredder drain solar energy from the Sun for the dual purpose of powering the Technodrome and capitulating Earth into another Ice Age. Without Leonardo, the three other Turtles try to thwart Shredder while taking turns as leader, but each realizes they need to overcome their own flaws, such as Raphael sticking to a decision, Michaelangelo becoming more serious and Donatello needing to analyze even the most obvious facts. Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 34 | 16 | 'Four Musketurtles' | Bill Wolf | Doug Molitor | October 16, 1989 | S03E16 |
A bump on the head leaves Leonardo thinking that he is in 17th century France, and that he and his comrades are Musketeers. Villain: Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady Title Reference: The Three Musketeers Note: In this episode, both Donatello and Bebop are voiced by Greg Berg instead of Barry Gordon. Note: This episode was part of the TV Teddy video range where the titular teddy bear interacted with scenes and the presenter of the video. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 35 | 17 | 'Turtles, Turtles, Everywhere' | Bill Wolf | David Bennett Carren and J. Larry Carroll | October 17, 1989 | S03E22 |
Shredder programs the city's new garbage collecting super-computer to collect the Turtles. But when Shredder doesn't specify 'Ninja' Turtles, the super-computer collects them all! Turtles of the city of every shape and size are not safe. Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 36 | 18 | 'Cowabunga Shredhead' | Bill Wolf | Duane Capizzi and Steve Roberts | October 18, 1989 | S03E06 |
Shredder thinks he's Michelangelo after a computer malfunction. Villain: Shredder and Krang Note: In this episode, Krang is voiced by Townsend Coleman instead of Pat Fraley. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 37 | 19 | 'Invasion of the Turtle Snatchers' | Bill Wolf | Francis Moss | October 19, 1989 | S03E26 |
Aliens abduct Donatello and Rocksteady. Villain: Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady Title Reference: Invasion of the Body Snatchers Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 38 | 20 | 'Camera Bugged' | Bill Wolf | Michael Edens and Mark Edens | October 20, 1989 | S03E15 |
A visit to Earth from a Polarisoid results in havoc when Shredder (and later, April O'Neil) comes into possession of the alien's camera, because it does more than just take pictures. Villain: Shredder Note: First appearance of Frip the Polarisoid. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 39 | 21 | 'Green with Jealousy' | Bill Wolf | Reed Shelly and Bruce Shelly | October 23, 1989 | S03E36 |
Shredder and Krang engineer a love potion that makes Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael all fall in love with Irma. Donatello races for an antidote before Shredder drains a naval nuclear submarine of all its power, and things get crazy when Rocksteady takes a dose of the potion and falls in love with April. Villain: Shredder and Krang Note: In this episode, both Krang and Burne Thompson are voiced by Townsend Coleman instead of Pat Fraley. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 40 | 22 | 'Return of the Fly' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | October 24, 1989 | S03E31 |
Baxter Stockman returns for revenge against the Turtles and Shredder, while our heroes attempt to stop Shredder's plan to siphon water from an underground reservoir. Villains: Baxter Stockman, Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: In this episode, both Donatello and Bebop are voiced by Greg Berg instead of Barry Gordon. Note: As in earlier series of the second season: 'Enter: The Fly' Note: Baxter Stockman Will return in the series 'Bye, Bye, Fly' Note: As in earlier series after Rat King 'Enter the Rat King' Note: Rat King Will return in the series 'Leatherhead Meets the Rat King' Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 41 | 23 | 'Casey Jones: Outlaw Hero' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | October 25, 1989 | S03E21 |
An eager vigilante is causing a stir in the city, while Krang and Shredder take control of all the machines in the city. Maybe this new 'hero' can help the Turtles. Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: First appearance of Casey Jones. Note: First episode not to feature Master Splinter. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 42 | 24 | 'Mutagen Monster' | Bill Wolf | Michael Edens and Mark Edens | October 26, 1989 | S03E27 |
A train accident produces gallons of mutagen that drench nearby cattle. The result is a super bull with a temper! Villains: Shredder, the Mutagen Monster, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: In this episode, both Donatello and Bebop are voiced by Greg Berg instead of Barry Gordon. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 43 | 25 | 'Corporate Raiders from Dimension X' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | October 27, 1989 | S03E24 |
White-collar criminals give new meaning to the term 'hostile take-over.' Casey Jones helps the Turtles uncover who's behind a new wave of corporate crime. Villain: Shredder Note: Krang is not in this episode. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 44 | 26 | 'Pizza by the Shred' | Reg Lodge | Michael Edens and Mark Edens | November 1, 1989 | S03E41 |
Michelangelo gets a job as a pizza delivery boy. But who's his new boss? Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 45 | 27 | 'Super Bebop & Mighty Rocksteady' | Bill Wolf | David Carren and Larry Carroll | November 2, 1989 | S03E11 |
Shredder and Krang produce hi-tech versions of Rocksteady and Bebop to keep the Turtles busy while they install a damaged mind-controlling Mesmerizer at the top of the broadcast tower at the Channel 6 building. Villains: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 46 | 28 | 'Beware the Lotus' | Bill Wolf | Doug Molitor | November 3, 1989 | S03E18 |
A skilled, and lovely, ninja warrior is hired by Krang to defeat the Turtles. Shredder's replaced, Leonardo's met his match. Villains: Shredder, Krang, and the ninja warrior Note: First appearance of Lotus. Note: Lotus Will return in the series of the four season: 'Farewell, Lotus Blossom!' Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 47 | 29 | 'Blast from the Past' | Reg Lodge | David Wise | November 6, 1989 | S03E20 |
Splinter suffers amnesia as the Turtles try to remind him that he is the true leader of the Foot Clan. Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: This episode is mainly a clip-show. Note: Final episode where Krang is voiced by Townsend Coleman instead of Pat Fraley. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 48 | 30 | 'Leatherhead Terror of the Swamp' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | November 7, 1989 | S03E23 |
Our old friends, the Punk Frogs, are being terrorized by a mutant alligator in the Florida Everglades. Leatherhead teams up with Shredder to battle the Frogs and the Turtles. Villains: The Shredder, Leatherhead, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: First appearance of Leatherhead. Note: In this episode, both Donatello and Bebop are voiced by Greg Berg instead of Barry Gordon. Note: In this episode, Shredder is voiced by Dorian Harewood instead of James Avery. Note: Leatherhead Will return in the series 'Leatherhead Meets the Rat King' Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 49 | 31 | 'The Turtle Terminator' | Reg Lodge | David Bennett Carren and J. Larry Carroll | November 8, 1989 | S03E29 |
Irma is kidnapped by Bebop and Rocksteady and is replaced by a robot that looks just like her that is programmed to eliminate the turtles. However, things seem a bit wrong as whenever the word 'turtle' is said it instantly 'zaps' whatever causes the word to be said with a laser. Meanwhile, the turtles try to rescue Irma from the Shredder's clutches. Villains: Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: Final episode where Raphael is voiced by Thom Pinto instead of Rob Paulsen. Note: In this episode both Donatello and Bebop are voiced by Greg Berg instead of Barry Gordon. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 50 | 32 | 'The Grybyx' | Reg Lodge | Michael Reaves | November 9, 1989 | S03E45 |
Kala's pet Grybyx, which has a really bad temper whenever it gets hungry, escapes from Dimension X through a portal to Earth, causing trouble for the Turtles. Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 51 | 33 | 'Michelangelo's Birthday' | Reg Lodge | Story by: Bill Wolf Teleplay by: Eliot Daro | November 10, 1989 | S03E40 |
It's Michelangelo's birthday, but none of his older brothers seem to remember, and it frustrates him greatly. Meanwhile, Shredder and Krang discover what is possibly an 'anti-mutagen' that, after testing it on three rock soldiers, can undo mutations. Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady are sent to use it on the Turtles, and our heroes have a few close calls. Villains: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 52 | 34 | 'The Making of Metalhead' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | November 13, 1989 | S03E33 |
Even a case of Turtle Pox cannot stop our heroes from an attempt to take down Shredder and Krang after they unleash Metalhead, a robotic fighting machine programmed to seek and capture the Turtles. Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: In this episode, Shredder is voiced by Dorian Harewood instead of James Avery. Note: First appearance of Metalhead. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 53 | 35 | 'Usagi Yojimbo' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | November 14, 1989 | S03E25 |
A rabbit ronin warrior from an alternate dimension is lost in our world. While the Turtles help him adjust, Shredder steals a dragon egg to unleash it on the city. Usagi Yojimbo's unwavering sense of bushido helps save the day. Villain: Shredder Note: First appearance of Usagi Yojimbo. Note: Bebop and Rocksteady are not in this episode. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 54 | 36 | 'Case of the Hot Kimono' | Bill Wolf | David Bennett Carren, J. Larry Carroll | November 15, 1989 | S03E30 |
Someone is stealing all the kimonos in the city. After Master Splinter's favorite kimono is stolen, April's famous detective aunt helps the Turtles retrieve it. Villain: Don Turtelli Note: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady are not in this episode. Note: First appearance of Agatha Marbles. Note: Second appearance (and first major appearance) of Don Turtelli. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 55 | 37 | 'Usagi Come Home' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | November 16, 1989 | S03E37 |
Shredder tricks Usagi Yojimbo into battling the Turtles. Title Reference: Lassie Come Home. Villain: Shredder Note: Final Appearance of Usagi Yojimbo. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe | ||||||
| 56 | 38 | 'Leatherhead Meets the Rat King' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | November 17, 1989 | S03E34 |
Leatherhead arrives in New York seeking revenge for his defeat only to run into the Rat King who captures him and reveals his plans for world domination. The two villains end up arguing, then finally fighting each other instead of the Turtles. Note: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady are not in this episode. Villains: Leatherhead and the Rat King Note: Rat King Will return in the series of the will return in the fourth season: 'Were-Rats from Channel 6' and Leatherhead also back in the fourth season together in series in Rat King 'Splinter Vanishes' Note: As in earlier series after Leatherhead: 'Leatherhead Terror of the Swamp' Note: As in earlier series after Rat King 'Return of the Fly' Note: Rat King Will return in the series of the four season: 'Were-Rats from Channel 6' Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 57 | 39 | 'The Gang's All Here' | Bill Wolf | James A. Davis | November 20, 1989 | S03E46 |
Bebop and Rocksteady put on an act to get the Turtles to eat cookies, but not any ordinary cookies, because these cookies could turn them into humans! Tempted to find out what being a human is like, Michelangelo eats one and becomes one. While the effects wears off from time to time, they still kick back in. Meanwhile, the Turtles search for Michelangelo with an antidote for the anti-mutagen before it destroys him, while Shredder's two mutant goons ask for help from their old gang to rob a ship. And during it all, April attempts to 'join' the gang to get a story for Burne. Villains: Shredder, Bebop, Rocksteady, and Bebop and Rocksteady's gang Title Reference: Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 58 | 40 | 'The Missing Map' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | November 21, 1989 | S03E47 |
Zach's big brother, Walt, steals a rare pouch containing the only map to the Turtles' lair. Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe | ||||||
| 59 | 41 | 'The Great Boldini' | Bill Wolf | Francis Moss | November 22, 1989 | S03E39 |
The Turtles must clear their names when they are believed to be jewel thieves who stole a priceless emerald during a magic act run by a stage illusionist named Boldini. Villains: Don Turtelli, the Great Boldini, and The Rat King Note: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady are not in this episode. Note: Final Appearance of Don Turtelli. Note: Master Splinter is not in this episode. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 60 | 42 | 'Mister Ogg Goes to Town' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | November 24, 1989 | S03E38 |
An impish alien comedian from Dimension Z (who has mannerisms similar to Pee Wee Herman), escapes to Earth to cause big trouble for the TMNT. Villains: Shredder and Mr. Ogg Title Reference: Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 61 | 43 | 'Shredderville' | Bill Wolf | Francis Moss | November 27, 1989 | S03E28 |
The Turtles enter an alternate universe in which they dreamed that they never existed, where Shredder rules the city as Shredderville. Note: In this episode, Shredder is voiced by Dorian Harewood instead of James Avery. Note: Loosely based on the movie It's a Wonderful Life Villain: Shredder Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 62 | 44 | 'Bye, Bye, Fly' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | November 28, 1989 | S03E32 |
An interdimensional alien spacecraft leads Baxter Stockman to his latest vengeful plot to destroy the Turtles and Shredder. Note: First appearance of spaceship computer Villains: Shredder and Baxter Stockman Note: Final episode where Shredder is voiced by Dorian Harewood instead of James Avery. Note: As in earlier series after Baxter Stockman: 'Return of the Fly' Note: Baxter Stockman Will return in the series of the four season: 'Son of Return of the Fly II' Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 63 | 45 | 'The Big Rip Off' | Bill Wolf | Michael Reaves | November 29, 1989 | S03E42 |
After several failed attempts to get the Technodrome re-energized, Shredder and Krang run one last-ditch distraction for the Turtles at Fort Charles while Bebop and Rocksteady steal energy fuel cells from the neighboring space research center. Villains: Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 64 | 46 | 'The Big Break In' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | November 30, 1989 | S03E43 |
The Technodrome is up and running again, and it is up to the Turtles to hinder Shredder and Krang from getting to the surface. Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
| 65 | 47 | 'The Big Blow Out' | Bill Wolf | David Wise | December 1, 1989 | S03E44 |
After several setbacks, including firing a missile towards the turtles out at the South Dakota countryside, missing and instead blowing up Mount Rushmore, Shredder and Krang steal all of New York's electricity and charge it into a giant transdimensional gateway, designed to send Earth into Dimension X. The Turtles must defeat their enemies once and for all before Earth is destroyed by Krang's Rock Soldier army. At the end, the turtles send the Technodrome to Dimension X and are celebrated as the heroes in town. Villains: Shredder and Krang Note: This is the last episode to air before the release of the first live action film adaptation. Note: The first screensaver of the animated series was extended from the 1st to the 4th part of the season and sideseason in vacation in Europe Note: The captions used in the frame of the second series of Enter The Shredder starting from 1st to 3rd seasons | ||||||
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- ^Pellegrini, Mark (27 December 2012). 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) Season 3 Review (Part One)'. Adventures in Poor Taste. Retrieved 10 December 2015.