Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
April O'Neil, reporting on high-tech robberies linked to ninjas, is saved by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles after an attack. In their lair, Splinter, their rat sensei, reveals their origin story involving a mutagen that transformed them. They team up with April to clear their name and investigate, leading to a Ninja Pizza parlor. Confronting robot ninjas, they uncover the involvement of the Foot Clan, hinting at Oroku Saki's influence. They escape danger, remaining determined to face their adversaries.
Full Episode S01E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is April O'Neil?
April O'Neil is a reporter covering a series of high-tech robberies in the city.
What evidence suggests ninjas are involved in the robberies?
Samurai swords and ropes made in Japan were found at the crime scenes, pointing to ninjas.
How do the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles first encounter April?
They save her from an attack by mysterious figures while she is reporting.
What is the origin of the Ninja Turtles and Splinter?
They were transformed by a mutagen: the Turtles took on human traits, and Splinter, who was in contact with rats, became rat-like.
Who is Splinter in his past life?
Splinter was Hamato Yoshi, a member of the ninja clan in Japan.
What is the Turtles' goal?
To find the person responsible for their mutation and turn their master, Splinter, human again.
Why do the Turtles decide to help April with her story?
They plan to find the ninja thieves, clearing their name and helping Splinter.
What happens when the Turtles go out in public with April?
They wear disguises and investigate a Ninja Pizza parlor, suspecting a connection to the thefts.
What do the Turtles discover about the Ninja Pizza parlor?
It's linked to the Foot Clan, and they confront robot ninjas there.
Who is speculated to be behind the Foot Clan's activities?
A mysterious figure in a metal mask, believed to be Oroku Saki.
What is the Technodrome?
The Technodrome is a high-tech operation connected to the ninja crimes.
How do the Turtles and April escape danger in the episode?
They fight off robot ninjas and escape from a flooding situation.
What is Splinter's warning about Oroku Saki?
Splinter warns that Oroku Saki is a dangerous adversary and may be behind the Foot Clan's activities.
What is the Turtles' attitude at the end of the episode?
They remain humorous and determined to confront their enemies.
What does April think of the Turtles' pizza preferences?
She finds their pizza choices, like bananas and sausage, gross and strange.