NFL Rush Zone
NFL Rush Zone is an animated action-adventure television series on the Nickelodeon network, debuting September 6, 2010 and running until October 22, 2014 for three seasons. The first season (titled Guardians of the Core) stars Ish, a young boy who is named a Guardian, given powers and tasked with protecting the 32 NFL teams and their shards (recognized as the various teams' symbols). The 32 shards make up the Core and are incredibly powerful. Ish must stop the evil Sudden Death from using them for his own nefarious purposes. The second season (titled Season of the Guardians) follows the ever expanding Guardians forces facing off against a new villain called Wild Card. The shards have been revamped as Megacores. The third season (titled Guardians Unleashed) features the aftermath of the Guardians last encounter with Wild Card and the return of Sudden Death. The series is, in part, produced by the NFL and feature various NFL stars as guest voice actors as themselves in the show.
- 2010-2014
- 3 seasons
- Cinedigm Entertainment Group
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction, Sports
- TV-Y7
NFL Rush Zone is an animated action-adventure television series on the Nickelodeon network, debuting September 6, 2010 and running until October 22, 2014 for three seasons. The first season (titled Guardians of the Core) stars Ish, a young boy who is named a Guardian, given powers and tasked with protecting the 32 NFL teams and their shards (recognized as the various teams' symbols). The 32 shards make up the Core and are incredibly powerful. Ish must stop the evil Sudden Death from using them for his own nefarious purposes. The second season (titled Season of the Guardians) follows the ever expanding Guardians forces facing off against a new villain called Wild Card. The shards have been revamped as Megacores. The third season (titled Guardians Unleashed) features the aftermath of the Guardians last encounter with Wild Card and the return of Sudden Death. The series is, in part, produced by the NFL and feature various NFL stars as guest voice actors as themselves in the show.
Season 2 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2012 - 2013
Episode 1
Lions, Texans & Turkeys, Oh My!
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 24 mins
Ish and his family have moved from San Diego to Canton, Ohio so Ish can be a full-time guardian (and so his parents can work at the Football Hall of Fame). A new villain named WILD CARD destroys the "Safe Zone" above Canton and declares all-out war against "Rush Zone", the NFL and the world! Ash comes to visit for Thanksgiving and discovers that she has Guardian powers as they head for Detroit and save the Thanksgiving Day game.
Episode 2
Change of Plans
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 24 mins
When Texan players get sick on their way home from Detroit, it's quickly discovered that WC has stolen their Megacorel Ish and new Guardian Ash head for Dallas to stop a Scorpion Dot and outwit DK who has foolishly used the MC to power his latest Dlitz bot.
Episode 3
Kick It Up a Notch
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 23 mins
Ashley's Dad moves to Canton as she and Ish head for Foxbourough, MA to solve the mystery of a strange Shadow Bot, only to discover that DK has built an exact replica of a local sports reporter who nearly steals the MC.
Episode 4
Team Up
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 24 mins
Troy gets his NFL-R as he's caught up in action that gets him stuck in the new Super-Secure MC vault with DK; who steals the MC.
Episode 5
Frost and Ten
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 21 mins
When Megacore is attacked, Ish, Ash and Troy must put a valuable lesson they learned from Green Bay wide receiver Greg Jennings into action.
Episode 6
Sound Advice
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 23 mins
We discover that Yua's not only an amazing new Guardian, but he gets help and encouragement from Jets' Coach Rex Ryan.
Episode 7
Gridiron Ringers
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 23 mins
Tua gets his power coin as he helps defend Chicago against the escalating battle with WC as he launches the EEL and spins Soldier Field.
Episode 8
Spirit and Inspiration
Fri, Jan 18, 2013 23 mins
The Pittsburgh YTF champs are coming to Canton to play our kids - the guys are scared, all except for Marty, who shows how a can-do spirit and a positive attitude can save the day.
Episode 9
Oh Brother
Fri, Jan 25, 2013 22 mins
Ish and Ricky clash over good sportsmanship at the PPK event. Meanwhile, the Harboughs battle and Marty gets his coin.
Episode 10
The Mystery Guardian: Part 1
Fri, Feb 1, 2013 23 mins
Ricky falls under the influence of "Coach Wildwood", who is discovered to be Wild Card in disguise.
Episode 11
The Mystery Guardian: Part 2
Fri, Feb 1, 2013 23 mins
Ricky fails under the influence of "COACH WHILDWOOD", who discover is really WC in disguise! Bad Ricky helps DK steal the MC's then turns good, with the help of Ash and our Guardians.. but it may be too late since that makes THREE MC's for WC! Can he destroy the NFL & the world!?! In the cliffhander, WC attacks Canton and the HOF - will he succeed?
Episode 12
Mystery Solved
Sun, Jul 14, 2013 23 mins
Ricky goes good and earns his Shield coin; they all learn Wild Card's true identity, and the back story secrets that unite them, RZ, and Drop Kick.
Episode 13
Test of Friendship
Sun, Jul 21, 2013 23 mins
The boys fight to go to San Diego with Ash over the summer. Drop Kick succeeds in stealing the Colts Megacore but hides it from Wild Card.
Episode 14
Bands and Blitz Botz
Sun, Jul 28, 2013 23 mins
Marty and his brother go to a concert where Drop Kick and Sonic BB attempt to steal the Bengals Megacore.
Episode 15
There's Snow Place Like Home
Sun, Aug 4, 2013 23 mins
Ash and Ricky go to Chargers Training camp which makes all the other Guardians jealous - particularly Ish. These feelings are temporarily forgotten when all are called to protect San Diego from Wild Card's Freeze Blitz Bot.
Episode 16
Cheer Up, Troy
Sun, Aug 11, 2013 23 mins
The Guardians go to Nashville undercover at Titan's Jr. Mascot/Cheerleader camp while Wild Card devises a plan to recharge his suit. Drop Kick uses dream machine. Troy struggles with insecurity but ends up saving the day when he rescues both stolen Megacores.
Episode 17
Broken Dreams
Sun, Aug 18, 2013 23 mins
The Guardians go with various NFL teams to discover the importance of community service. Wild Card and Drop Kick try to capture the kids using the Dream Machine, but the Guardians are able to fight their way out of the dream world by facing their fears.
Episode 18
Send in the Clones
Sun, Aug 25, 2013 22 mins
In a surprise move, Coach Jones announces that Tua is this season's Captain of the Bulldogs. Marty and Troy think it's an invitation to goof off, until Tua learns how to be a real leader. Meanwhile, Wild Card unleashes his Evil Clone Guardians, and the Guardians are forced to fight on multiple fronts, as well as fight themselves.
Episode 19
Blitz Botz, Bills & Bucs
Sun, Sep 1, 2013 23 mins
HALL OF FAME GAME - Wild Card kidnaps Shandra in an attempt to find how to break into the HOK and steal the Core. Wild Card replaces the Bucs with a team of BB's and forces the Bills to play them. The Guardians and the Hall of Famers in Guardian suits compete in the wildest game ever.
Episode 20
Ninja Nightmare
Sun, Sep 8, 2013 23 mins
Armed with new ninja skills, the Guardians must battle Wild Card's army of ninja-styled BlitzBotz! With Dropkick's thirst for power escalating, will Wild Card be at a disadvantage?
Episode 21
Marty's Mistake
Sun, Sep 15, 2013 23 mins
Marty break the HOK computer and causes RZ to temporarily lose its programming. The guardians discover that RZ's avatar can leave the HOK and Wild Card makes a similar discovery and DK continues to plot and scheme.
Episode 22
Drop Kick's Double Cross
Sun, Sep 22, 2013 23 mins
Drop Kick sucks the power out of two Mega Cores...and the guardians themselves! Will the Guardians have enough energy left to stop Drop Kick and restore power in time for the big game?
Episode 23
Drop Kick's Downfall
Sun, Sep 29, 2013 23 mins
Drop Kick sucks the power out of two Mega Cores...and the guardians themselves! Will the Guardians have enough energy left to stop Drop Kick and restore power in time for the big game?
Episode 24
Wild Card 32, Guardians 0
Sun, Oct 6, 2013 23 mins
Wild Card steals a powerful reverse energy device and uses it to drain all the power from hugecities! With more power than ever, will the Guardians be able to stop him before he takes over the world once and for all?