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The Best Episodes of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Every episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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 4 Episode 26 - Owari
    9.6/10(459 votes)

    #1 - Owari

    S4:E26

    With the demise of their beloved father and Karai incapacitated, the Turtles, April, and Casey, infiltrate Super Shredder's new lair to put an end to Oroku Saki once and for all, no matter what it takes.

    Director:Rie Koga
    Writer:Brandon Auman

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  2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 26 - The Invasion (2)
    9.5/10(449 votes)

    #2 - The Invasion (2)

    S2:E26

    Leo and Donnie disagree about their plan to stop the Kraang invasion; Donnie must step up as the leader of the bunch when Leo makes a mistake and is separated from the team.

    Directors:Michael Chang, Alan Wan
    Writers:Brandon Auman, John Shirley

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  3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 3 Episode 26 - Annihilation: Earth! (2)
    9.5/10(423 votes)

    #3 - Annihilation: Earth! (2)

    S3:E26

    When the turtles get word of the Kraang's return, they realize there is an even bigger threat coming to Earth.

    Directors:Alan Wan, Sebastian Montes
    Writer:Brandon Auman

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  4. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 4 Episode 25 - Requiem
    9.5/10(370 votes)

    #4 - Requiem

    S4:E25

    Super Shredder has returned with even greater vengeance, forcing the Turtles to enlist the combined aid of Splinter, April, Casey, Karai, Shinigami and the Mighty Mutanimals to destroy him once and for all.

    Director:Alan Wan
    Writer:Brandon Auman

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  5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 3 Episode 25 - Annihilation: Earth! (1)
    9.3/10(329 votes)

    #5 - Annihilation: Earth! (1)

    S3:E25

    When the turtles get word of the Kraang's return, they realize there is an even bigger threat coming to Earth.

    Directors:Alan Wan, Sebastian Montes
    Writer:Brandon Auman

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  6. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 26 - Showdown (2)
    9.2/10(407 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 13 - The Manhattan Project (1)
    9.2/10(344 votes)

    #7 - The Manhattan Project (1)

    S2:E13

    Leonardo considers asking Splinter for help while facing Shredder's new assassin; Donnie must put aside his rivalry with Casey in order to uncover a Kraang plot.

    Directors:Michael Chang, Alan Wan
    Writers:Brandon Auman, John Shirley

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  8. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 14 - The Manhattan Project (2)
    9.2/10(348 votes)

    #8 - The Manhattan Project (2)

    S2:E14

    Leonardo considers asking Splinter for help while facing Shredder's new assassin; Donnie must put aside his rivalry with Casey in order to uncover a Kraang plot.

    Directors:Michael Chang, Alan Wan
    Writers:Brandon Auman, John Shirley

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  9. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 3 Episode 20 - Tale of the Yokai
    9.2/10(352 votes)

    #9 - Tale of the Yokai

    S3:E20

    When the Turtles are accidentally transported to the past, they happen to cross paths with a familiar ninja clan.

    Director:Sebastian Montes
    Writer:Brandon Auman

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  10. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 4 Episode 20 - The Super Shredder
    9.2/10(300 votes)

    #10 - The Super Shredder

    S4:E20

    For the first time, the Turtles encounter something they cannot defeat – the Super Shredder!

    Director:Rie Koga
    Writer:Brandon Auman

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  11. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 4 Episode 10 - Trans-Dimensional Turtles
    9.1/10(335 votes)

    #11 - Trans-Dimensional Turtles

    S4:E10

    The Turtles are transported to another dimension where they meet their 1980s counterparts and work together to battle Krang.

    Director:Alan Wan
    Writer:Brandon Auman

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  12. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 5 Episode 10 - Lone Rat and Cubs
    9.1/10(241 votes)

    #12 - Lone Rat and Cubs

    S5:E10

    When Splinter is first mutated, he must learn to survive the life of a mutant on the run while also protecting four baby mutant turtles.

    Director:Alan Wan
    Writer:Kevin Eastman

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  13. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 25 - Showdown (1)
    9.0/10(380 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 22 - Vengeance is Mine
    9.0/10(313 votes)

    #14 - Vengeance is Mine

    S2:E22

    Leo stages a rescue for Karai against Splinter's wishes. While the mission is a success, Karai's knowledge of the truth makes her rush out to take her revenge on Shredder for killing her mother and lying to her for so long, leading to an unexpected turn of events.

    Director:Sebastian Montes
    Writer:Peter Di Cicco

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  15. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 25 - The Invasion (1)
    9.0/10(334 votes)

    #15 - The Invasion (1)

    S2:E25

    Leo and Donnie disagree about their plan to stop the Kraang invasion; Donnie must step up as the leader of the bunch when Leo makes a mistake and is separated from the team.

    Directors:Michael Chang, Alan Wan
    Writers:Brandon Auman, John Shirley

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  16. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 4 Episode 14 - Earth's Last Stand
    9.0/10(263 votes)

    #16 - Earth's Last Stand

    S4:E14

    As the team finally reaches Earth, the Fugitoid reveals a horrible secret about his past.

    Directors:Michael Chang, Heather A. Maxwell
    Writer:Brandon Auman

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  17. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 19 - The Wrath of Tiger Claw
    8.9/10(301 votes)

    #17 - The Wrath of Tiger Claw

    S2:E19

    When Tiger Claw returns, he vows to hunt and destroy the turtles, as well as April and Casey. Meanwhile, Karai finds out the truth about her mother and real father, forcing her to make a life changing decision.

    Director:Michael Chang
    Writer:Christopher L. Yost

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  18. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 9 - The Gauntlet
    8.8/10(438 votes)

    #18 - The Gauntlet

    S1:E9

    After April receives a warning from her imprisoned father, she and the Turtles embark on a mission to save him and stop The Kraang from detonating a mutagen bomb in the city.

    Director:Juan Jose Meza-Leon
    Writers:Joshua Sternin, Jennifer Ventimilia

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  19. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 3 Episode 8 - Vision Quest
    8.7/10(308 votes)

    #19 - Vision Quest

    S3:E8

    Leo takes the Turtles to train in the woods in an advanced ninja ritual; the Turtles must overcome their weaknesses and face their enemies to become a true ninja.

    Director:Sebastian Montes
    Writer:Todd Casey

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  20. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 4 Episode 21 - Darkest Plight
    8.7/10(233 votes)

    #20 - Darkest Plight

    S4:E21

    The Turtle team hunts for their Sensei, but soon realizes they are being hunted as well.

    Director:Sebastian Montes
    Writer:Randolph Heard

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  21. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 20 - The Legend of the Kuro Kabuto
    8.6/10(273 votes)

    #21 - The Legend of the Kuro Kabuto

    S2:E20

    Leo tries to convince the team to rescue Karai; a master thief steals Shredder’s helmet.

    Director:Alan Wan
    Writer:Doug Langdale

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  22. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Episode 24 - Into Dimension X!
    8.6/10(279 votes)

    #22 - Into Dimension X!

    S2:E24

    When the Turtles go to the bizarre realm of Dimension X, Mikey is the only one who can figure the place out.

    Director:Sebastian Montes
    Writer:Doug Langdale

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  23. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 3 Episode 10 - Serpent Hunt
    8.6/10(256 votes)

    #23 - Serpent Hunt

    S3:E10

    As the Turtles search for Karai, they are forced to deal with a city filled with Kraangdroids as well as Zeck and Steranko.

    Director:Michael Chang
    Writer:Randolph Heard

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  24. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 3 Episode 18 - The Deadly Venom
    8.6/10(249 votes)

    #24 - The Deadly Venom

    S3:E18

    When Karai is brainwashed, she begins hunting the Turtles.

    Director:Alan Wan
    Writer:Eugene Son

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  25. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 Episode 20 - Enemy of My Enemy
    8.5/10(345 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Owari" is the best rated episode of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". It scored 9.6/10 based on 459 votes. Directed by Rie Koga and written by Brandon Auman, it aired on 2/26/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Invasion (2)".