Power Rangers Ninja Storm

Thunder Strangers, Part 3

Season 1 Episode 7 Airdate:
Thunder Strangers, Part 3 titlecard

Synopsis

Thunder Rangers finally strike, defeating the Wind Rangers with their own Tsunami Cycles and Zords. When Blake is injured protecting Tori, she takes him to Ninja Ops. With their location discovered, the Thunder Rangers infiltrate their headquarters and kidnap Sensei, blaming him for the death of their parents. The Thunder Rangers finally learn that it was actually Lothor who killed their parents, and leave his side.

Episode Recap


Lothor's troops celebrate the kidnapping of Sensei. They even make poor Zurgane dance.
Lothor's troops celebrate the kidnapping of Sensei. They even make poor Zurgane dance.
When Sensei was kidnapped, he created a protective energy barrier around him, which the Rangers are able to use to track him.
When Sensei was kidnapped, he created a protective energy barrier around him, which the Rangers are able to use to track him.

The Thunders are taking him to the Mountain of Lost Ninjas, where they can retrive the Gem of Souls to break the Sensei's energy barrier.
The Thunders are taking him to the Mountain of Lost Ninjas, where they can retrive the Gem of Souls to break the Sensei's energy barrier.
As they ride to the mountains, Tori reflects on her actions, but Shane comforts her.
As they ride to the mountains, Tori reflects on her actions, but Shane comforts her.

When the Thunder Rangers arrive at the Mountain of Lost Ninjas, they have to battle - you guessed it, Lost Ninjas.
When the Thunder Rangers arrive at the Mountain of Lost Ninjas, they have to battle - you guessed it, Lost Ninjas.
The Wind Rangers arrive to bail them out. They call a truce and team up to fight the undead ninjas.
The Wind Rangers arrive to bail them out. They call a truce and team up to fight the undead ninjas.

After that's done, the Rangers battle each other for the Sensei.
After that's done, the Rangers battle each other for the Sensei.
To add to the mix, Zurgane appears in his very own Zord.
To add to the mix, Zurgane appears in his very own Zord.

Tori summons the Storm Megazord and pilots it on her own.
Tori summons the Storm Megazord and pilots it on her own.
Dustin and Shane continue fighting the Thunder Rangers.
Dustin and Shane continue fighting the Thunder Rangers.

The Wind Rangers are losing, but they summon inner stregth to make a comeback.
The Wind Rangers are losing, but they summon inner stregth to make a comeback.
Tori takes aim and blasts at Zurgane's zord with the Dolphin laser.
Tori takes aim and blasts at Zurgane's zord with the Dolphin laser.

Dustin hurls Shane at the Thunder Rangers for a fastball special.
Dustin hurls Shane at the Thunder Rangers for a fastball special.
Tori summons Power Spheres 5 and 6, forming the Turbine Combo, and destroys Zurgane's zord.
Tori summons Power Spheres 5 and 6, forming the Turbine Combo, and destroys Zurgane's zord.

The Thunder Rangers use the Thunder Blaster on the Wind Rangers, and leave with the Sensei.
The Thunder Rangers use the Thunder Blaster on the Wind Rangers, and leave with the Sensei.
The Wind Rangers follow them to the Cavern of Spirits, and urge them not to destroy Sensei.
The Wind Rangers follow them to the Cavern of Spirits, and urge them not to destroy Sensei.

Blake and Hunter tell the Wind Rangers that the Sensei killed their parents, which is why he must die.
Blake and Hunter tell the Wind Rangers that the Sensei killed their parents, which is why he must die.
Luckily, the ghosts of Blake and Hunter's parents happen to be at the cavern, and tell them that it was actually Lothor who killed them
Luckily, the ghosts of Blake and Hunter's parents happen to be at the cavern, and tell them that it was actually Lothor who killed them

Lothor shows up at the cavern, and attacks the Rangers. Blake uses the gem to deflect the blast, seemingly destroying Lothor.
Lothor shows up at the cavern, and attacks the Rangers. Blake uses the gem to deflect the blast, seemingly destroying Lothor.
Sensei and Cam go to the ocean, where Cam disposes of the shattered Gem of Lost Souls, lest it fall into evil hands.
Sensei and Cam go to the ocean, where Cam disposes of the shattered Gem of Lost Souls, lest it fall into evil hands.

After missing practice, Shane and Dustin wonder where Blake and Hunter went. Tori tells them that they've left.
After missing practice, Shane and Dustin wonder where Blake and Hunter went. Tori tells them that they've left.
Blake and Hunter walk off into the mountains, unsure of their destiny.
Blake and Hunter walk off into the mountains, unsure of their destiny.

Comments:
  • It was great seeing Tori's face while piloting the Megazord.
  • I wonder if the Gem of Lost Souls will play a part in the future.