Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation
In this live-action TV series, the Turtles are older than in the movies or cartoon, and are joined by a fifth, female Turtle. "Venus De Milo" mutated with the other 4 Turtles but was washed away with the current in the sewer into New York's Chinatown before Splinter came across the turtles. After learning the Shinobi arts in China for 17 years, Venus has returned to New York. The Turtles are now faced with new villains such as Dragon Lord, Bonesteel and Vam Mi.
- 1997-1998
- 1 season
- Disney-ABC Domestic Television
- Action & Adventure, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
- TV-Y7
In this live-action TV series, the Turtles are older than in the movies or cartoon, and are joined by a fifth, female Turtle. "Venus De Milo" mutated with the other 4 Turtles but was washed away with the current in the sewer into New York's Chinatown before Splinter came across the turtles. After learning the Shinobi arts in China for 17 years, Venus has returned to New York. The Turtles are now faced with new villains such as Dragon Lord, Bonesteel and Vam Mi.
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1997 - 1998
Episode 1
East Meets West: Part 1
Fri, Sep 12, 1997 21 mins
Master Chung, a wise old friend of the Turtles, vows to stop Dragon Lord, Shredder's evil successor, and his evil reptilian army from devouring the Turtles for their powers in order to rule the world. Meanwhile, Master Chung falls deathly ill and tells his daughter that she must reunite with the other Ninja Turtles to save humankind.
Episode 2
East Meets West: Part 2
Fri, Sep 19, 1997 21 mins
Venus De Milo, the fifth Turtle, arrives in New York and introduces herself to her fellow Turtles. Then she reveals that she too was dropped into the toxic sludge at birth, but fell through another grate and ended up in Shanghai. She offers to teach the Turtles to maneuver into the Realm of Dreams to save Splinter.
Episode 3
East Meets West: Part 3
Fri, Sep 26, 1997 21 mins
Venus leads the Turtles in meditation to help Splinter escape from his dream state, after which they practice martial arts to enter the Dream Realm. There they find Splinter, but when they escape through the Dream Vortex, Dragon Lord and his army, who have been eagerly awaiting this opportunity, follow.
Episode 4
East Meets West: Part 4
Fri, Oct 3, 1997 21 mins
The Turtles barely escaped with their shells intact the last time they were confronted by Dragon Lord and his Rank warriors. Can our heroes defeat them once the dragons heist the coveted Serum of Invincibility?
Episode 5
East Meets West: Part 5
Fri, Oct 10, 1997 21 mins
Donatello and Venus have very different ideas regarding how to neutralize the Serum of Invincibility. But if they don't solve the mystery of the magical mixture soon, they'll never be able to stop Dragon Lord and his invincible army from taking over the world!
Episode 6
The Staff of Bu-Ki
Fri, Oct 17, 1997 22 mins
Dragon Lord reaches through the time warp to steal the legendary Staff of Bu-Ki, an ancient relic with the power to destroy any and all shinobi spell-casters. His dastardly plan involves destroying Venus, unless the Turtles can stop him in time.
Episode 7
Silver and Gold
Fri, Oct 24, 1997 22 mins
When a series of high-profile bank robberies ravage New York City, the Turtles don't get involved right away. However, when the thieves' escape route leads them dangerously close to the Turtles' home, they take action! Can they catch the band of kung-fu criminals and elude the police as well?
Episode 8
Meet Dr. Quease
Fri, Oct 31, 1997 22 mins
One of Donatello's biggest idols in the world of science, Dr. Quease, is kidnapped by the dragons. When the others voice their concerns over battling fire-breathing dragons to bail out one wacky human scientist, Donny decides to go for it by himself, with or without the others.
Episode 9
All in the Family
Fri, Nov 7, 1997 22 mins
While on an early-morning sewer jog, the Turtles discover a rare baby Turtle in the underground storage house of crazy poacher Simon Bonesteel. Bonesteel loves hunting rare animals for sport, and he intends to make giant, walking, talking Turtles an endangered species!
Episode 10
Trusting Dr. Quease
Fri, Nov 14, 1997 22 mins
When Dragon Lord and Dr. Quease have an argument, Quease propositions Donatello because, in his mind, they are two of the most brilliant creators on the planet, and he thinks they should work together. Donny is understandably suspicious, but can't resist the chance to collaborate with the great, though somewhat deranged, scientist.
Episode 11
Windfall
Fri, Nov 21, 1997 22 mins
When Michaelangelo finds a winning lottery ticket, he figures his sewer days are over. But before he can even collect his winnings, the other Turtles have dreamt of a million ways to spend it! What they don't know is that the ticket's original owner is that slimy Silver character - and he wants his ticket back!
Episode 12
Turtles' Night Out
Fri, Nov 28, 1997 22 mins
After a late-night encounter with Bonesteel, Mikey comes up with a novel idea - an all-night rave for animal rights where everybody has to come dressed as their favorite beast. But the Turtles, who are lounging about in the human world, are nowhere to be found when a gang of no-good villains crash the party.
Episode 13
Mutant Reflections
Fri, Dec 5, 1997 22 mins
The Turtles have a hard time sorting out who's who when their evil counterparts start popping up everywhere - and they all look like our lean, green, crime-fighting machines
Episode 14
Truce or Consequences
Fri, Dec 12, 1997 22 mins
Mikey's ego is further inflated when Wick and the Rank start their own radio fan club. Furthermore, the dragons are tired of Dragon Lord's oppressive regime, and want to help the Turtles send him back into the mirror. Are they serious? Or is this just another one of the dragons' terrible tricks?
Episode 15
Sewer Crash
Fri, Dec 19, 1997 21 mins
As Donatello is scanning the World Wide Web for information, someone breaks into his computer and sends him a coded message - one that reprograms Donny's brain! Now the Turtles' techno-savvy teammate has been turned into a cyberpunk super-thief.
Episode 16
Going Ape
Mon, Apr 27, 1998 22 mins
The turtles must stop a killer gorilla, but their old nemesis, big game hunter Bonesteel is on their trail again.
Episode 17
Enemy of My Enemy
Thu, May 14, 1998 22 mins
When the Turtles stumble upon a homeless man being attacked by dragons in Central Park, they are shocked. The crazed, pathetic shell of a man they save from the dragons is none other than their old nemesis, Oroku Sakai! What could the dragons want with him? And was Splinter's revenge worth the torture this once-great warrior has gone through?
Episode 18
King Wick
Thu, Apr 23, 1998 22 mins
When an alchemy accident gives the evil Wick telekinetic powers, he not only uses it over the Dragon Lord, but he puts the Ninja Turtles to the test too!
Episode 19
The Good Dragon
Tue, May 12, 1998 22 mins
When Venus' life is saved by one of the Dragon Lord's Rank warriors, the Turtles are forced to re-examine their views on dragons. Now the "good" dragon is trying to escape the Dragonian Spirit Seeker that is stalking him. Venus wants to help him, but Raphael still thinks that the only good dragon is a dead dragon.
Episode 20
The Guest
Mon, May 4, 1998 22 mins
When his apartment burns down, Splinter's chess opponent moves in with the Turtles for a few days. It's bad enough that the reptilian roommates have to conceal their identities from the old blind man, but it's even harder putting up with the old fellow's idiosyncrasies!
Episode 21
Like Brothers
Fri, Apr 24, 1998 22 mins
The continuing conflict between Raphael and Leonardo comes to a head - again. This time, however, Mike and Donny get dragged into it. As the argument rages on, the Turtles reflect on their past conflicts, and Raphael decides to move out for good.
Episode 22
Unchain My Heart: Part 1
Fri, Feb 6, 1998 22 mins
As Donatello is scanning the World Wide Web for information, someone breaks into his computer and sends him a coded message - one that reprograms Donny's brain! Now the Turtles' techno-savvy teammate has been turned into a cyberpunk super-thief.
Episode 23
Unchain My Heart: Part 2
Fri, Feb 13, 1998 21 mins
Reasoning that since vampires drink human blood, they're a human problem, Raphael and the Turtles decide to go against the wishes of Venus and Splinter and return Vam Mi's heart. It's a great plan except for one thing - the vampires are bound and determined to destroy Venus.
Episode 24
Unchain My Heart: Part 3
Fri, Feb 20, 1998 21 mins
Bonesteel is sick and tired of the immortal blood-suckers getting in the way of his efforts to capture the Turtles. He and Vam Mi strike a deadly bargain - deadly for the Turtles that is!
Episode 25
Unchain My Heart: Part 4
Fri, Feb 27, 1998 21 mins
With the Turtles being held hostage by Bonesteel, it's up to Splinter and Venus to defeat the vampires once and for all. They'd better hurry though, because in an act of desperation, Vam Mi summons the ancient Prince of the First Blood, the Elemental Vampire!
Episode 26
Who Needs Her
Fri, May 15, 1998 22 mins
When Venus accidentally traps someone in a forcefield, they begin to question her value to the team, recounting her numerous mistakes in the past. Just when they decide that they'd be better off without her, they discover that she's been captured by the Rank!