Power Rangers Turbo

Power Rangers Turbo
Format	Action/Adventure Science fantasy
Created by	Haim Saban Shuki Levy
Starring	Johnny Yong Bosch Nakia Burrise Blake Foster Jason David Frank Catherine Sutherland Tracy Lynn Cruz Patricia Ja Lee Roger Velasco Selwyn Ward
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	45 (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Haim Saban Shuki Levy
Producer(s)	Jonathan Tzachor
Running time	30 minutes
Production company(s)	Saban Entertainment
Broadcast
Original channel	FOX (Fox Kids)
Picture format	480i (SDTV)
Original run	April 19, 1997 – November 24, 1997
Chronology
Preceded by	Power Rangers Zeo
Followed by	Power Rangers in Space

Power Rangers Turbo is the third installment in the long-running Power Rangers franchise of television shows. The show was prefaced with the second movie in the franchise, Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie. Like its predecessors, Power Rangers Turbo included footage from the Japanese television show Super Sentai, in Turbo's case from the twentieth series, Gekisou Sentai Carranger. The series introduced a child actor as the new Blue Ranger, and featured the departure of the long running characters Zordon and Alpha 5, as well as the team of Rangers, sans Justin, and introduced four new characters to take the place of the veteran Rangers. This was also the only series to feature five Rangers for the entire duration of the show, instead of six.

Synopsis

After the defeat of Maligore, the Turbo Rangers graduate from high school and prepare to resume life as normal, but are attacked by a vengeful Divatox. Soon after, the Rangers long time mentors, Zordon and Alpha 5 return to Zordon's home planet of Eltar, making way for the spectral Dimitria of Inquiris and the next in the line of robots, Alpha 6. Other changes are also seen as Ernie leaves the series and Lt. Stone takes over the Juice Bar and Bulk and Skull are turned to monkeys. Also the first Allie Blue Senturion arrives later from the year 2000, with a message for Dimitria and the rangers that Lord Zedd, Rita, The Machine Empire and Divatox will team up to destroy the universe, but fails to show complete message due to Divatox corrupting it at the end of it, although its believed to be Dark Spector.

Later on in the season, the Rangers must pass on their powers to a new team and choose four new candidates to replace them, with Justin being the only remaining member of the team. This episode sees the return of Zordon and Alpha 5 for the event. The Rangers are also joined by other allies such as the Phantom Ranger and a mysterious being from another world.

The end of the season also sees the team learn of the capture of Zordon by Dark Specter, though Zordon is able to warn the Rangers not to rescue him as it would leave the Earth defenseless. A short while later, the Rangers loose both Turbo and Rescue zords in battle with the most powerful monster Goldgoyle that Divatox created. Also Demetria and the Blue Senturion leave for Eltar to help Zordon, while the destruction of the Power Chamber begins once Divatox manages to find the location and storm it with her army of grunts and monsters, defeating the team and blowing up the Power Chamber. Before Divatox trys to finish off the rangers she receives a message that Zordon has been captured and the order of Dark Spector (Grand Monarch of Evil) that they all have to leave for the Sumerian planet. The powerless Rangers then find a way off of Earth and head for space to save Zordon, with Justin choosing to stay behind with his father.

Characters

The five Turbo Rangers, the Blue Senturion, and the Phantom Ranger

Turbo Rangers

Thomas "Tommy" Oliver

The first Red Turbo Ranger and leader; previously Zeo Ranger V, the White and Green Ranger, and White Ninja Ranger. He was portrayed by Jason David Frank, and was to this point the only ranger to appear in every season since the franchise began.

Justin Stewart

The Blue Turbo Ranger; when Rocky injured himself at a martial arts match, Justin was chosen by Zordon to be the Blue Turbo Ranger. Justin, however, was twelve years old and inexperienced; to compensate for his youth, he was able to morph into an adult-sized form as the Blue Turbo Ranger. Justin is the only common member between the first and second team of Turbo Rangers. He was portrayed by Blake Foster.

Adam Park

The first Green Turbo Ranger and second-in-command; previously Zeo Ranger IV, the second Black Ranger, and Black Ninja Ranger. He was portrayed by Johnny Yong Bosch.

Tanya Sloan

The first Yellow Turbo Ranger; formerly Zeo Ranger II. She was portrayed by Nakia Burrise.

Katherine "Kat" Hillard

The first Pink Turbo Ranger; previously Zeo Ranger I, the second Pink Ranger, and second Pink Ninja Ranger. She was portrayed by Catherine Sutherland.

Theodore Jay "T.J." Jarvis Johnson

The second Red Turbo Ranger and second leader, a friendly and warm-hearted baseball player; Tommy chose him to be his replacement based on his bravery in protecting others. He was portrayed by Selwyn Ward.

Carlos Vallerte

The second Green Turbo Ranger, a proud and hot-headed soccer player; Adam chose him to be his replacement as he helped Adam save Angel Grove citizens that were under attack. He was portrayed by Roger Velasco.

Ashley Hammond

The second Yellow Turbo Ranger, an upbeat and hardworking cheerleader; Tanya chose her to be her replacement due to her compassion and integrity. She was portrayed by Tracy Lynn Cruz.

Cassie Chan

The second Pink Turbo Ranger, a sarcastic and gutsy aspiring musician; Kat chose her to be her replacement as she helped T.J. and Kat save Tommy. She was portrayed by Patricia Ja Lee.

Allies

Zordon

Voiced by Robert L. Manahan.

Alpha 5

Voiced by Richard Steven Horvitz.

Rocky DeSantos

Formerly Zeo Ranger III, the second Red Ranger, and Red Ninja Ranger. Portrayed by Steve Cardenas.

Dimitria

Portrayed by Carol Hoyt.

Alpha 6

Voiced by Catherine Battistone (credited as Katerina Luciani).

Lerigot

Voiced by Lex Lang (uncredited).

Jason Lee Scott

Formerly the original Red Ranger and the second Gold Zeo Ranger. Portrayed by Austin St. John.

Kimberly Hart

Formerly the original Pink Ranger and original Pink Ninja Ranger. Portrayed by Amy Jo Johnson.

Blue Senturion

Voiced by David Walsh (uncredited until The Accident).

Farkus "Bulk" Bulkmeier

Portrayed by Paul Schrier.

Eugene "Skull" Skullovitch

Portrayed by Jason Narvy.

Lt. Jerome B. Stone

Portrayed by Gregg Bullock

Phantom Ranger

Voiced by Alex Dodd.

Robot Rangers

Villains

Main article: Villains in Power Rangers Turbo

Divatox

Portrayed by Carol Hoyt and later by Hilary Shepard Turner.

Elgar

Voiced by Derek Stephen Prince (credited as David Umansky).

Rygog

Voiced by Lex Lang (credited as Alexis Lang).

Porto

Voiced by Scott Page-Pagter.

General Havoc

Voiced by Tom Wyner (uncredited).

Pirahnatrons

Putra Pods

Chromites

Weapons

• Turbo Morphers
• Auto Blast Defender: Combination of an Auto Blaster with the Turbo Navigator in Defender Mode.
  • Auto Blasters: The Turbo Rangers' sidearms.
  • Turbo Navigator
• Turbo Swords
• Turbo Weapons: The Turbo Rangers' signature weapons which combine into the Turbo R.A.M. (Robotic Arsenal Mobilizer), which also comes with a cannon mode.
  • Turbo Lightning Sword
  • Turbo Hand Blasters
  • Turbo Thunder Cannon
  • Turbo Star Charges
  • Turbo Wind Fire
• Turbo Carts
• Senturion Synergizer: The Blue Senturion's badge and signature weapon.
• Senturion Cycle: The Blue Senturion's vehicle.
• Lightning Cruiser
• Storm Blaster
• Turbine Laser

Zords

Main article: Zords in Power Rangers Turbo

The Turbozords were cars that could change their size given to the Turbo Rangers along with their new Turbo Ranger powers in Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie. The Robo Racer was the Blue Senturion's Zord that he brought with him from his home planet. The Phantom Ranger brought Artillatron and the Rescuezords to the Turbo Rangers on his visit to Earth, as well.

Episode list

Main article: List of Power Rangers Turbo episodes

#	Air Date	Episode Title
1	1997-04-19	"Shift Into Turbo, Part I"
2	1997-04-26	"Shift Into Turbo, Part II"
3	1997-04-30	"Shift Into Turbo, Part III"
4	1997-05-01	"Shadow Rangers"
5	1997-05-02	"Transmission Impossible"
6	1997-05-05	"Rally Ranger"
7	1997-05-06	"Built For Speed"
8	1997-05-07	"Bicycle Built For the Blues"
9	1997-05-08	"The Whole Lie"
10	1997-05-10	"Glyph Hanger"
11	1997-05-12	"Weight and See"
12	1997-05-13	"Alarmed and Dangerous"
13	1997-05-17	"The Millennium Message"
14	1997-05-19	"A Drive to Win"
15	1997-05-20	"Cars Attacks"
16	1997-05-21	"Honey, I Shrunk the Rangers, Part I"
17	1997-09-09	"Honey, I Shrunk the Rangers, Part II"
18	1997-09-10	"Passing the Torch, Part I"
19	1997-09-11	"Passing the Torch, Part II"
20	1997-09-12	"Stitch Witchery"
21	1997-09-15	"The Wheel of Fate"
22	1997-09-16	"Trouble By the Slice"
23	1997-09-17	"The Phantom Phenomenon"
24	1997-09-18	"Vanishing Act"
25	1997-09-19	"When Time Freezes Over"
26	1997-09-22	"The Darkest Day"
27	1997-09-23	"One Last Hope"
28	1997-09-25	"The Fall of the Phantom"
29	1997-09-26	"Clash of the Megazords"
30	1997-10-03	"The Robot Ranger"
31	1997-10-17	"Beware the Third Wish"
32	1997-10-20	"The Gardener of Evil"
33	1997-10-30	"Fire In Your Tank"
34	1997-10-31	"The Turn of the Wretched Wrench"
35	1997-11-03	"Spirit of the Woods"
36	1997-11-07	"The Song of Confusion"
37	1997-11-10	"The Accident"
38	1997-11-11	"Cassie's Best Friend"
39	1997-11-12	"The Curve Ball"
40	1997-11-13	"Carlos and the Count"
41	1997-11-14	"Little Strong Man"
42	1997-11-17	"The Rival Rangers"
43	1997-11-18	"Parts and Parcel"
44	1997-11-21	"Chase Into Space, Part I"
45	1997-11-24	"Chase Into Space, Part II"

External links

• "Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie at Fox Kids (Archive)
• Power Rangers Turbo at the Internet Movie Database

Preceded by Zeo

Power Rangers 1997

Succeeded by In Space