Power Rangers Season 3 Episode 1
Power Rangers
Season 3

Ep 1. A Friend in Need (1)

  • TV-Y7-FV
  • September 2, 1995
  • 19 min
  • 6.6  (428)

The third season of Power Rangers kicks off with "A Friend in Need (1)," an action-packed episode that finds the Rangers facing off against a trio of new foes: the Tenga Warriors. These birdlike creatures are the latest minions of Rita Repulsa and her sidekick Lord Zedd, and they're just as dangerous and menacing as anything the Rangers have faced before.

Meanwhile, the Rangers are dealing with some drama of their own as Kimberly gets a heartbreaking letter from her friend Kat, who's studying in London and struggling to adjust to her new life there. When Kat's letter is intercepted by Rita and Lord Zedd, they see an opportunity to turn the Rangers against each other and lure them into a trap.

As the episode opens, the Rangers are battling a group of Putties in downtown Angel Grove when they suddenly find themselves outnumbered by the Tenga Warriors. The Tengas prove to be formidable opponents, with razor-sharp talons and the ability to fly. Despite their best efforts, the Rangers are quickly overwhelmed and forced to retreat.

Back at the Command Center, Zordon and Alpha 5 analyze the Tenga Warriors' attack patterns and come up with a plan to counter them. But before they can put that plan into action, Kimberly receives Kat's letter and becomes visibly upset. When the other Rangers ask her what's wrong, she initially refuses to say, but eventually breaks down and reads the letter out loud.

In the letter, Kat confesses that she's struggling to fit in at her new school and feels like an outsider. She misses her friends in Angel Grove and wishes she could be back home with them. The other Rangers are sympathetic and try to reassure Kimberly that they're there for her, but Rita and Lord Zedd are already plotting their next move.

Using a magic spell, they create an evil doppelganger of Kat and send her to Angel Grove to impersonate the real Kat and spy on the Rangers. The fake Kat is almost a perfect copy of the real one, but there are a few telling differences – for one thing, she wears a motorcycle helmet everywhere she goes.

The Rangers are initially suspicious of the new "Kat," but are quickly won over by her bubbly personality and cute British accent. They invite her to come to the Command Center and meet Zordon and Alpha, but when they arrive they find that the Tenga Warriors have infiltrated the base and are wreaking havoc.

The Rangers are caught off guard and forced to fight the Tengas while trying to protect Zordon and Alpha. Just when it seems like they might be in over their heads, a mysterious new warrior arrives on the scene – a young man named Rocky who's been sent by Zordon to help them. Rocky is calm, collected, and a fierce fighter, and his presence gives the Rangers the boost they need to take down the Tenga Warriors and save the Command Center.

With the battle won, Zordon introduces Rocky to the other Rangers and announces that he will be joining them as the new Red Ranger. The team is skeptical at first – they're used to working with Jason as their leader – but Rocky quickly proves that he's more than capable of leading them into battle.

As the episode comes to a close, the Rangers are still unaware that the new "Kat" is actually an imposter sent by Rita and Lord Zedd. They're excited to have a new friend and eager to help her adjust to life in Angel Grove. Little do they know, they're about to be betrayed by someone they thought they could trust.

Overall, "A Friend in Need (1)" is a thrilling and action-packed episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season. It introduces new villains, new allies, and new challenges for the Rangers to face, while also giving fans plenty of heartfelt moments and character development. Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer looking for an exciting adventure, this episode is a must-watch.

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  • First Aired
    September 2, 1995
  • Content Rating
    TV-Y7-FV
  • Runtime
    19 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.6  (428)