Ep 22. Late Fee

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles season 1 episode 22, titled "Late Fee," follows the four turtle brothers Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo as they find themselves short on cash for their pizza bill. In a classic case of procrastination, the turtles scramble to come up with the money they need before it's too late.

The episode opens with Leonardo stressing over their unpaid pizza bill. He explains to his brothers that they need to have the money by tomorrow or else they'll be banned from their favorite pizza shop. The turtles begin brainstorming ways to make money quickly and settle on selling some of their old toys and memorabilia. They head to the local comic book store to see if they can sell their stuff, but the store owner isn't interested in buying any of it.

As the turtles are leaving the comic book store, they spot a flyer for a skateboarding competition with a cash prize. They decide to enter the competition, confident in their skills. However, when they arrive at the competition, they realize that they are not the only ones who want to win the prize. A group of tough, punk rock turtles shows up to compete as well. The turtles dub them the "bad boy turtles."

The competition begins and the turtles are doing well until the bad boy turtles start cheating, knocking them off their skateboards and causing them to crash. The turtles are discouraged, but they refuse to give up. They regroup and come up with a plan to outsmart the bad boy turtles. Using their ninja skills and some clever tricks, they are able to win the competition and claim the cash prize.

With the money in hand, the turtles rush to the pizza shop to pay their bill. However, they arrive just as the shop is closing. The turtles realize that they were so focused on winning the competition that they forgot to keep track of the time. They are devastated, thinking that they've lost their favorite pizza shop forever.

Just as they are about to give up hope, the pizza shop owner shows up. He explains that he was moved by the turtles' dedication to their pizza and decides to give them a second chance. He even offers them a free pizza as a reward for their hard work in winning the skateboarding competition.

The turtles are ecstatic, and as they enjoy their free pizza, they reflect on the lesson they learned: that sometimes success requires sacrifice and hard work. They vow to never procrastinate again and to always be responsible with their money. The episode ends with the turtles happily enjoying their pizza and each other's company, grateful for their second chance.

Overall, "Late Fee" is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases the turtles' determination and teamwork. It's a great reminder that even when things seem impossible, with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. Fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will love this episode for its energetic and entertaining story.