Ep 8. Kevin's Choice

In Power Rangers Super Samurai season 1 episode 8, titled "Kevin's Choice," the focus shifts to Blue Ranger Kevin as he struggles to balance his responsibilities as a Power Ranger with his desire to pursue his dream of being a professional swimmer.

The episode opens with the Rangers battling against a powerful Nighlok named Duplicator, who has the ability to create multiple copies of himself. During the battle, Kevin gets distracted by an upcoming swim meet and loses focus, allowing Duplicator to get the upper hand and escape.

Back at the Shiba House, Kevin reveals to his fellow Rangers that he has been invited to participate in the Olympic Trials for swimming. However, he knows that if he goes, he will have to miss a crucial battle against Duplicator that could potentially harm innocent people. The other Rangers offer their support and tell Kevin to follow his dreams, but Kevin is torn and unsure of what to do.

Meanwhile, Duplicator continues to wreak havoc on the city, and the Rangers are struggling to keep up with his multiple copies. After a failed attempt to defeat him, the Rangers regroup and Kevin decides to sit out the next battle in order to make it to his swim meet.

As expected, Kevin excels at the swim meet and makes it through to the semi-finals. However, when he returns to the Shiba House, he discovers that the Rangers are in trouble and are once again struggling to defeat Duplicator. Feeling guilty and ashamed of his decision to prioritize his personal goals over the safety of others, Kevin decides to skip the rest of the swim meet and return to help his friends.

Together, the Rangers come up with a new plan to defeat Duplicator, with Kevin taking on a key role in the battle. Using his swimming skills and ability to remain calm under pressure, Kevin is able to outsmart Duplicator and ultimately help the Rangers emerge victorious.

In the end, Kevin reflects on his choices and learns a valuable lesson about balance and responsibility. He realizes that while it's important to pursue his dreams, he also has a duty to use his powers as a Power Ranger to protect and serve his community. As the episode comes to a close, Kevin thanks his fellow Rangers for their support and says that he's ready to face whatever challenges come his way, both as a swimmer and a Super Samurai.