Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Leonardo and his brothers, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, are cornered by the Purple Dragons gang in an alley. After a fight, they return to their sewer lair, only to be attacked by strange robots. Splinter, their mentor, goes missing. Using a shell cell, they locate Splinter and navigate the damaged sewers. Experiencing the surface for the first time, they witness a crime, intervene, and rescue Raphael. They battle ninjas and encounter more robots. Splinter reunites with them, leading to a new home in an abandoned subway station. A mysterious figure in the shadows foreshadows future threats.
Full Episode S01E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the leader of the Turtles?
Leonardo is the leader of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
What gang confronts the Turtles in the alley?
The Purple Dragons street gang confronts the Turtles.
How do the Turtles respond to being mocked for their appearance?
The Turtles engage in a fight with the Purple Dragons, showcasing their combat skills.
What is the significance of the training scene with Splinter?
The training scene emphasizes the importance of stealth, secrecy, and the challenges the Turtles face as outsiders.
What happens to their home during the robotic attack?
Their home, the sewer lair, is invaded and damaged by mysterious robotic creatures.
How do the Turtles find Splinter after he goes missing?
They contact Splinter using a "shell cell" and he instructs them to meet at an old drainage junction.
What is the Turtles' reaction to the surface world?
The Turtles are cautious and curious about the surface world, trying to remain unseen by humans.
How do the Turtles handle the crime they witness on the surface?
They intervene and fight the criminals, rescuing Raphael in the process.
Who do the Turtles battle after rescuing Raphael?
The Turtles battle a group of ninjas and face the robotic creatures again.
Where does Splinter take the Turtles after their lair is destroyed?
Splinter leads them to a new potential home, an abandoned subway station.
What is the Turtles' initial impression of the new lair?
The Turtles are initially skeptical but come to see the potential in the new lair.
What does the closing scene indicate about future conflicts?
The closing scene hints at a future conflict with a mysterious figure punishing his underling for failing to stop the Turtles.
