Ep 1. The Mutation Situation

In season 2 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012), episode 1 titled "The Mutation Situation," the turtles find themselves facing a new threat. The episode begins with April and her dad, Kirby, cleaning up the remains of the Kraang invasion. Meanwhile, the turtles are battling some low-level criminals until they stumble upon a strange canister. The canister appears to be a mutagen canister, but it is much larger than any they have seen before. They decide to take it back to the lab to analyze it.

Upon arrival, Donatello begins his analysis, but he quickly realizes that the canister is not the only thing in the lab. He discovers a strange, green ooze that appears to be alive. Suddenly, the ooze attacks Donatello and begins mutating him. The other turtles come to his aid, but the ooze is too powerful. Eventually, they are able to defeat the ooze and free Donatello from its grasp, but they quickly realize that the ooze has infected April's dad, Kirby.

The turtles are shocked and afraid for Kirby's safety, so they decide to bring him back to their lair to monitor his condition. Donatello tries to find a cure for Kirby's mutation, but he realizes that he needs more information about the ooze and how it works. He decides to go on a mission to find Professor Honeycutt, an alien scientist who may have the answers they need.

Meanwhile, April is struggling to cope with her dad's mutation. She is afraid of what he has become, and she feels guilty for bringing the turtles into her life. She confides in Michelangelo, who comforts her and reassures her that they will find a way to reverse the mutation.

Donatello's mission takes him to a secret military facility, where he is surprised to find that the military has been experimenting with mutagen on their own. He meets with Professor Honeycutt, who has been imprisoned for his knowledge of the mutagen. Together, they discover that the ooze is not a natural substance, but rather an engineered weapon created by an unknown source.

As the turtles and April try to find a cure for Kirby, they are pursued by two enemy factions. The first is the Kraang, who have corrupted the mutagen and are using it to create their own version of the turtles. The second is the Foot Clan, who have enlisted the help of the dangerous mutant, Dogpound, to capture the turtles and gain control of the mutagen.

The episode ends with a thrilling battle between the turtles, the Foot Clan, and the Kraang, as they all fight for control of the mutagen. Donatello finally discovers the cure for the mutations, just in time to save Kirby and stop the villains from unleashing the deadly weapon on New York City.

"The Mutation Situation" is an exciting and action-packed episode that sets the stage for a thrilling season 2 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. With new villains, new mutations, and new mysteries to explore, the turtles are sure to face their toughest challenges yet.