The "Ninja Tribunal" episodes were scheduled to be released on DVD sometime in early 2007, but 4Kids Entertainment later removed them from their release schedule.[1] 4Kids started showing the episodes starting on February 9, 2008. Although the title doesn't appear in the show itself, the season was promoted in commercials as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Lost Episodes.[2] The DVD set was released on May 20, 2008.[1]
The "Nightmares Recycled" episode was never completed. The script was finished and some animation had begun when 4Kids pulled the plug because it was deemed too controversial and violent for a children's program (Hun and the Garbageman were conjoined twins that were surgically separated at birth by a back-alley surgeon with the Garbageman being discarded as 'garbage'). Since there was no chance of it airing, it was shelved in the early stages of production.[3]
| # |
Title |
Original airdate |
TV Broadcast |
| 105 |
"Lap of the Gods" |
February 16, 2008 |
S05E01 |
| Abducted by the Ninja Tribunal and separated from Master Splinter, the Turtles and the human Acolytes are taken to Japan to begin their training. And they're going to need it, because the ancient evil they've been drafted to fight is on its way… and it's frighteningly familiar. |
| 106 |
"Demons and Dragons" |
February 23, 2008 |
S05E02 |
| The Turtles begin training with the mysterious Ninja Tribunal, experimenting with new powers and weapons. After securing the first of the Tribunal’s Lost Artifacts, our heroes learn to their horror that the “great evil” they are destined to face is the long-imprisoned spirit of the one, true Shredder! |
| 107 |
"Legend of the Five Dragons" |
March 1, 2008 |
S05E03 |
| The Turtles train with the Ninja Tribunal to prevent the resurrection of the Shredder. But when Splinter and the Ancient One express serious doubts about trusting the Tribunal, leaving the Turtles confused. If they all agree on the goal, why the doubts? To explain the danger to the Turtles, Splinter and the Ancient One reveal the secret history of the Tribunal… including the true origin of the Shredder! |
| 108 |
"More Worlds Than One" |
March 8, 2008 |
S05E04 |
| The Turtles and company continue their training under the Ninja Tribunal, learning to fight in the physical as well as mental and spiritual worlds. They’re going to need that knowledge, because the second artifact of the Shredder has been found, guarded by a horde of nasty tengu demons that eat Acolytes for breakfast… literally! |
| 109 |
"Beginning of the End" |
March 15, 2008 |
S05E05 |
| Returning to the Tribunal Monastery with the second Lost Artifact, things seem to be going well for our heroes when old foes infiltrate the monastery. With all three artifacts in the hands of evil, they plan a sneak attack on the Tribunal and their students with devastating results! |
| 110 |
"Nightmares Recycled" |
N/A |
S05E06 |
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Raph, Don, Casey, and April’s evening salvage operation lands them a one-way ticket to Recycle World – the Garbageman’s deadly realm of refuse! As if fighting for their lives in a world of lethal compactors and shredders wasn’t bad enough, they’ve got to do it all with Hun – who’s not thrilled to reveal that he and Garbageman have something in common – DNA!
NOTE: This episode was never completed. The script was finished and some animation had begun when 4Kids pulled the plug because it was deemed too controversial and violent for a children's program (apparently Hun and the Garbageman were conjoined twins that were surgically separated at birth by a back-alley surgeon with the Garbageman being discarded as 'garbage'). Appearantly, that was just too much for Fox to allow. Since there was no chance of it airing, it was shelved in the early stages of production.[3] |
| 111 |
"Membership Drive" |
March 22, 2008 |
S05E07 |
| The Justice Force is expanding its ranks, and Mikey plans on joining up as Turtle Titan!, while Leo is more concerned in alerting them to the threat of the original Shredder. But when Nano reappears (thanks to Bishop and Baxter Stockman), everything quickly spirals out of control into a superhero vs. nanotech slugfest! But has Nano come back as friend or foe? And will the Turtle Titan and Leo survive long enough to find out? |
| 112 |
"New World Order, Part 1" |
March 29, 2008 |
S05E08 |
| The original Shredder is resurrected by the Foot Mystics, whose first agenda is to destroy Karai – the “false Shredder”. And, while the Turtles are enemies of both Shredders, they realize that if the original Shredder wins, his goal of creating a world of destruction, devastation and chaos will be one huge step closer to reality. So, like it or not, they have to help Karai – even while she’s intent on killing them! |
| 113 |
"New World Order, Part 2" |
April 5, 2008 |
S05E09 |
| In their attempt to rescue Karai from the Foot Mystics and new Shredder, the Turtles wind up in a raging battle filled with magic and martial arts where they use everything the Tribunal taught them - but will it be enough to escape with Karai and their lives? |
| 114 |
"Fathers & Sons" |
April 12, 2008 |
S05E10 |
| Weary after their first battle with the new Shredder, the Turtles doubt they can defeat him. To lift their spirits, Splinter and the Ancient One shares a tale of the Turtles’ toddler days. The story reveals that though the Turtles were small, they overcame impossible odds to defeat a phantom bent on reviving the Shredder, though they may not remember it. |
| 115 |
"Past and Present" |
April 19, 2008 |
S05E11 |
| Shredder begins to build a new dynasty in New York, transforming the whole island into a hellish nightmare. The Turtles team up with Karai in a daring plan to direct Shredder’s energy against him from mystical “Keystones” around Manhattan… but will it be enough? |
| 116 |
"Enter the Dragons, Part 1" |
March 26, 2008 |
S05E12 |
| The demonic Shredder has transformed New York City into a nightmare version of Feudal Japan and the rest of the world is next! But the Turtles have a plan, and if it takes allying themselves with some of their former enemies to bring the fight to the Shredder, so be it… because if they fail, there is no tomorrow! |
| 117 |
"Enter the Dragons, Part 2" |
May 3, 2008 |
S05E13 |
| With the help of allies and enemies alike, the Turtles have fought their way through a demonic version of New York to confront the Shredder once and for all! This night the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will meet their destinies… whether it be to live or die! |