Ep 7. Episode 7

As the Power Rangers Dino Super Charge season 1 rolls on, Episode 7, titled "Home Run Koda," brings in a refreshing change in tone. This episode is less about action and more about character development and a nostalgia-gripping emotional set-up. It opens with the Rangers discussing their favorite baseball moments. Amidst the conversation, Koda expresses he's never played the game. The guilt over his lack of participation and enjoyment from missing out on the game in his past life weighs down on him.

Later in the day, Koda fancies a new activity on the planet - working on a construction site. As Koda digs deeper into work and his enthusiasm for the game of baseball, he is set up to relive his memories when he played baseball as a young man.

While on break, Koda happens to catch a glimpse of Buddy Baseball, a team of special needs children practicing the same sport he wishes to play. For Koda, this is the perfect opportunity to put his newfound interest in baseball to test and help the team out. Nonetheless, he is nervous about whether or not he'll be good enough to play alongside them.

As Koda practices with Buddy Baseball, his eagerness to learn is evident to the team and the coach. But eventually, he realizes his presence isn't helpful; he can't even hit the ball. In this moment, the Rangers come to show support, assuring Koda that it's not about being the best but the support you offer your teammates that counts.

Meanwhile, on the villain front, the evil Heckyl hatches evil plans to steal the Energems from the Rangers. In particular, he targets Koda when he discovers his newfound interest in baseball. He sends down a monster that ensnares Koda and imprisons him in an alternate reality baseball game. The game presents an even bigger conflict that ensues in a thrilling and action-packed episode finale.

The Rangers, sensing Koda is missing, venture off and follow a trail to the alternate reality game. They find themselves powerless and must find a way out and back to their dimension. While this is a setback for the team, their primary focus is to help Koda and make sure that the monster and Heckyl are defeated.

Overall, this episode of Power Rangers Dino Super Charge season 1 is a well-written and emotionally compelling episode. Home Run Koda doesn't solely focus on the action-driven genre of the franchise, but more so on the character development, and the importance of camaraderie and team-player skills. The way Koda's love, support, and the power of memories of the game trigger emotions is praiseworthy. The show sends an underlying message of kindness and support amongst teammates and friends, making it a must-watch for all fans of the Power Rangers franchise.