Ep 25. Showdown - Part 1

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) season 1 episode 25, Showdown - Part 1, sees the turtles facing their biggest challenge yet. The villainous Shredder has assembled an army of mutants to take over the city, and it's up to the turtles to stop him.

As the episode begins, the turtles are in the middle of a training session with Splinter. But their training is interrupted when news spreads of a new mutant threat. The turtles put aside their training and set out to investigate.

They soon discover that the Foot Clan, led by Shredder, has created a mutant army using the mutagen from the Kraang. The turtles are shocked to see how many mutants Shredder has at his command, and they realize that they are going to need help if they're going to stop him.

Meanwhile, April is still struggling to come to terms with her new powers. She's unsure of how to control them, and she worries that they might be harmful to those around her. But when the turtles ask for her help, she reluctantly agrees.

Together, the turtles and April devise a plan to infiltrate Shredder's lair and put a stop to his plans. They sneak into the lair undercover, but they soon realize that they're not alone. Karai, Shredder's adopted daughter, has also infiltrated the lair, hoping to take down her father.

The turtles and Karai band together, fighting through waves of Shredder's mutants in an attempt to reach him. But Shredder is waiting for them, and he's more powerful than ever before. The episode ends with the turtles and Karai locked in a fierce battle with Shredder, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats, eager to see how the showdown will conclude in the next episode.

Overall, this episode showcases the strengths of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise - action-packed fight scenes, well-developed characters, and a healthy dose of humor. It's a thrilling episode that's sure to keep viewers engaged from start to finish.