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Last Time on Power Rangers: He is known as the Gold Ranger. Coming from far away (or really close by), he arrived on the scene with his massive mecha Pyramidas to assist the Power Rangers in crushing the forces of the Machine Empire. But as powerful as he's been, no one knows who he actually is! There are some suspicions (Billy, David, Raymond...heck even Skull!), but he keeps appearing, vanishing and not doing anything but helping the heroes in their time of need. But as things heat up and powers are laid on the line, will the truth emerge? Can the Power Rangers deal with the identity of the mysterious golden hero? And what will happen next!? Prepare for shocks, surprises and even a few neat twists, as the Gold Ranger saga finally approaches it's climax!
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Rock-a-Bye Power Rangers: aka: Golden Slumbers (or: What's the Frequency, Somnibot?)
Well the Cogs are hopping up and down and the Rangers...are falling flat on their face. Not the best way to start an episode, guys.
Again, this is not the Zennit invasion during the Great Annihilation. You don't know true horror until you've been through the Great Annihilation.
WALK AS ROBOTIC AS POSSIBLE TO PROVE WE'RE THE BOSS-BEEP!
Well the Blur's back. Guess he doesn't need sleep...maybe he's actually a robot?
Look, no collatoral damage; they're on your side!
Look, I'm so tired I don't care where he went but the Cog showmanship is just getting ludicrous.
Two weeks!? You probably have moments to crash when the Cogs aren't running amuck...amidst schoolwork...and homework...and civic duties...and clubs...yeesh, I think this Ranger life is finally taking it's toll.
Walking dead Power Rangers...hah, take that Pai Zhuq!
Um, Mondo...if the plan was to wear the Rangers out, why do you need a monster now? I would have expected the plan to be "wear them out, then use the monster for a knock-out blow". Or maybe throw a monster in to add to more exhaustion...
Well Adam's the first to fall. Guess those late night voice sessions aren't helping his sleep. (one down, four to go...or five...)
Guys, I'm tired too but my late night sessions are exhausting. I mean, I just found out there's this demon locked in a place called the Nemesis Triangle, and somehow it's the only place on Earth where your Zeo Powers don't work and I figured...er, I mean, yeah, how's the Gold Ranger doing?
Chores? We never see any of you at home doing chores!? When do you have time for that...or is this about dusting Alpha and the old MMPR costumes in the Power Chamber?
Am I sick? How can I be sick when there's this Maligore guy and none of you can reach...er, I mean, yeah, I've been better.
Look, I got to go. I got cars to build...er I mean, Zordon needs his salt bath, you know how that tube gets.
Whatever he's hiding, Rocky, you'll never be priveledged to know.
Wow, we got a safe. Think we can put that coffee you left us with in there?
What's in the safe? Find out, next Geraldo!
Shadowy figure alert! That thing really is valuable, isn't it?
OK, who put Alpha's sleep mode on the Machine Empire!?
Look, I haven't slept in several millenia; these old gears do need a bit of respite for a time.
Well they're up. Guess the Scottish accent got him too annoyed.
Well there's Somnibot. She's a bit drowsy but I think once you get some caffiene in her system, she'll be raring to go.
Why does Somnibot get the Quadrafighter treatment? I don't see Defoliator get the Quadrafighter treatment. Or everyone's favorite pimp Wolfbane!
Somnibot: I'll do it, just give me a few more minutes. (falls asleep)
This was a terrible idea. Sleeping while flying is guaranteed to make anyone crash (even Cogs I suppose)
Thank goodness the Cog's a robot cause if he's asleep and Somnibot's asleep, then basically they both die and the episode ends early. (outside the constant Cog attacks)
I think she's got a bit of a Regine going on: she's quiet unless she has to be, then just yells out her intentions like crazy.
It's just a few picknickers; that's really not much of a target there and they were probably tired without your assistance.
Tommy: Oh yeah, I still do karate classes. Can't I just give them back to Jason and get a nap in?
And here's Kat, watching a Youtube version of a 24 hour Andy Warhol film of one random spot over a day.
Rocky...eh, he's reading about Martin Van Buren; interesting president but not as monumental as a Washington or Lincoln.
And down goes Tanya. Could just go with the "original Kyoryuger trio" combo you know.
Look, when we get to the Power Chamber, we're telling Zordon we're changing the alarm.
At least Alpha's as alert as he can be. Someone has to be with how the flesh beings end up getting.
This is Somnibot. Yes, I know who she is...and no it's not because I visit her massive Wikia page.
What's the frequency, Somnibot!?
Alpha: Billy? He's off researching...er, he'll be here.
NO...SLEEP...TIL BROOKLYN!
Come in; got the cash?
Would Stone hire a locksmith? What about the whole "don't let anyone touch it" thing?
Yep, it's the thief. Lucky these two are idiots or else this would have been stopped long ago.
Hey, did you know I have one of those doctor things where I can figure the lock out? It's really handy.
If you're worried about the safe, let the guy who owns it deal with it. I wouldn't leave it to the random detectives.
Doofratz! Yes, the doofratz is important.
Twenty minutes...after I drive it halfway across town and...um, look at some things...
Really if the safe is screwy, that's more on the safe's owner, not the bodyguards.
Well this is going to get rather ducky quickly.
Lieutenant...um, we can't use that term anymore, can we?
That guy...he had facial hair...HE HAD TO BE EVIL!
Sure, they won't fall asleep due to Somnibot but what about Cog attacks? Do you have a frequency to deal wiht that?
Yes, I'm right here. Behind this supremely suspicious door that you've never seen before!
Billy: Look, do you realize how hard it is to calculate the right means to get into the Nemesis Tri...er, yeah, just been doing stuff for Zordon.
What permanent damage? The only thing she'd do is a Sleeping Beauty effect and then all that will happen is Angel Grove will be overrun with thorns.
I'm still awake cause I got this huge vat of Highlander Grog I've been chugging down between Scotch shots!
Think diving into water will keep us awake?
Wait, her frequency affects the Cogs too? Wouldn't Klank work out a way to keep them awake if Alpha figured it out for the Rangers?
Well all it took is too much pink energy and a lullabye...must be part Jigglypuff.
(sings) Rock-a-bye Space Ghost...say your prayers...my locust ship is arriving...and I will conquer you...AND THE UNIVERSE WILL BE MINE! MINE! MIIIIIIIIIINE!
Good news: the shield's working. Bad news: Somnibot's been given extra valium!
I got to go do...stuff...just keep hitting buttons, Alpha.
Can someone keep Somnibot's eyes from moving? It's too hypnotic.
So the Gold Ranger's strategy...hit Klank. WHY NOT HIT SOMNIBOT; SHE'S THE PROBLEM!
So you put other people to sleep but can't be put to sleep yourself? Um...how does that work?
TIME FOR A SHOT OF HAWAIIAN GOLD KONA! THAT'LL JAVA JIVE THIS FREAK!
Eww...robot parts...feels like the destruction of a Monger.
She wasn't a bad bot but make sure you use extra super-glue to keep her together this time.
I've got it: TO BRIGADOON!!!
Sure Somnibot's dealt with...but what about the Cogs?
I did have this idea...damn Gold Ranger and his "hit Klank" plan.
OK, now I can see a later machine do "His Master's Voice" with the mutated Somnibot.
Do you think that our jobs are "safe" after this caper we pulled?
Yep, gotta put it in my truck. Only way to delay myself further is to get stuck in traffic on the way to the locksmith...
You're under arrest for impersonating a locksmith! Er...I mean...
Bulk, stop worrying about the sleeper hold and worry about the genki bot ready to sleeper you.
(in Tom Servo voice) SLEEEEEEEEP!
Yes! We're ready for the big time! And I got all the Highlander Grog needed to win this scheme!
So now they need a truck for Somnibot. Guess they're taking the show on the road.
Yeah it's still Somnibot. Can you guys just put her to sleep already so we can move on with our lives?
I saw this in a movie once: it was about a bot and his little friend driving a truck full of brew across the Mississippi.
Rocky: I'd sure like to drive like him. Though still not behind the "Ranger vehicle team" idea.
Oh yeah we have motorcycles. Let's use them to sell more toys. (and not "Klank and Orbus trucks with extra Somnibot figure")
Guess we're doing a Geraldo opening too. Any idea what's in here?
Meh, her again!? And she looks all weird now.
And Somnibot's secret weapon...an extension cord!?
We're live in 5...4...3...
Somnibot, new song, now! This is just getting pathetic.
A-YI-YI...WHY THE HECK IS A WIRE MAKING HER MORE POWERFUL!?
So...a power surge...considering what beat Bara Gusuka, it's more worthwhile and less embarrassing.
Not again? WE GET IT, HE'S A RED HERRING FOR THE GOLD RANGER; CAN WE PLEASE MOVE ON!?
(Tom Servo voice) SLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
It's Bedtime for Bozos!
(Darth Sidious voice) POOOOOWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER!
About time he finally gets weakened.
And thus...it's Alpha that stops Somnibot. TAKE THAT, FANFICTIONS!
Well there goes Somnibot's cell line. Maybe she needs a new carrier.
Well back to the original sleep strategy: COG ATTACK!
SONIC BOOM!
EXTRA STRENGTH HAWAIIAN GOLD KONA!!!
Put me in, coach. I'm ready to play....today...
I guess Orbus wants to be Somnibot's supervisor. Such as what happens to the little buddy.
Let's see if this will wake you up!?
YES, I AM INVINCIBLE! (famous last words, Somnibot; ask Alan Cumming sometime)
And speaking of Alan Cumming (or Joel Grey): Auf Wiedersehen...A Bientot...Good Night. (explodes)
I think Mondo's exhausted by the plan, just let him sleep on it.
Well that's back in "safe" hands I suppose.
An old woman? AND IT'S NOT PLAYED BY KATHERINE HILLARD!?
Seriously, she's going to show them for protecting it? What the heck is up with that?
Those municipal bonds must be valuable if Skull knows about them.
Egg salad...WHAT IS THIS, "WHAT'S UP TIGER LILY"!?
Safe-fridge combo. And why wasn't that plugged in!?
Um Bulk...you dropped your tomato.
Skull: I've had better.
I guess with Mondo out cold, the Rangers stopped with the random Cog attacks. Really the problem was he was just groggy himself. (Klank, share your coffee with him!)
Billy you've been weird. Just tells us already.
Look, this Maligore is a big deal. Let me handle this in pea...er, yeah, I'll tell you some other time.
I'm a Blue Ranger, so I should know how another Blue Ranger acts!
Billy: Look, I'm going through a lot lately, can you just let me be?
And Rocky looks like a doofus...again...
Credits: Billy, stop being suspicious.
Thoughts: I'm sort of a bit of a loss for words about how the Machine Empire doesn't put two and two together. I get the strategy of wearing down the Rangers, but why not have a knock-out punch together before just relying on your "jester" to build some sleep robot for you!? Regardless, Somnibot isn't a bad strategy, but it is both a good and bad one compared to the original: better in that she was the culmination of the strategy and wasn't beaten by a lizard chewing on a wire; worse in that it sort of takes away the original intent of the Ohranger episode about how even seemingly annoying and useless robots can be a threat as we got with both Henna Otoko and Acha upgrading Bara Gusuka. I did like the Bulk and Skull plotline, even if I still find it ridiculous they'd fall for a locksmith fake and that the safe also doubles as a fridge without a plug. (really she needed the extension cord more than Somnibot!)
Do I Know You?: aka: In Search of a Golden Bounty
And now some normal biking. They haven't done this in a while.
In shape? You've been fighting for nearly 4 seasons now, Tommy; you're not getting a belly. (or did they send down Ravinator again?)
Look Tommy: cleaning is just as good at cardio than all this biking.
Hank...Jackie...WHO!?
OK, if it were me, my leads are the following: 40% it's Billy; 20% its that Raymond idiot; 10% it's either David, Shawn or Skull, 5% it's Ernie...4% it's some new character...0.99% it's Ryan Steele or some approximity...and 0.01% it's everyone else we've ever met.
Only Rangers? Rocky, he's a Ranger! Same spandex, same style; just be less obtuse!
The Pyramid...not a bad idea. Then again...it's just that big and keeps vanishing.
And here comes Mr. 40% leaving just now...
And Pyramidas is returning from space...how? Why is it even still in space!?
(sings Doctor Who theme)
That Pomeranian; truly it knows something we don't!
I doubt Pyramidas is so powerful it makes the ground shake so massively!
I'm with the dog; I'd hightail it out of there too if a massive pyramid just lands in front of me.
An invisibility shield!? OK, that works except...it still has form.
Zordon, the ground shook again...no it isn't Mondo...or Rita or Zedd...
Gold Ranger: Why do I have a ladder and those five have those conveyor chairs?
Hoo boy, creep on board Pyramidas. Didn't he have the ship sweeped for creeps like this?
I think we hit a new low after that whole Somnibot incident. Maybe we need to reorganize?
Klank's right: he really is good with cloaking devices.
Huge Cog invasion incoming...let's hope they all slept well after last time. (Rangers I mean)
Hey, want to see my sweet stash? (weird it's Skull more into food now than Bulk)
Of course business is slow; you only set up the practice a few episodes, Stone, give it time!
Bingo!? Um Bulk, egg salad lady was the same age as this one, so...
I'm looking for the detectives...but I guess you three will do.
OK, Skull, that was funny. Detectives searching for detectives; that could open up a new wormhole of madness.
The police has fallen on hard times since those three left; Stone, Bulkmeyer, Skullovitch...the rest of them just weren't like them.
No job is too small...BULK, SEARCH THE ARCHIVE FOR ANY DOPANT LEADS!
We'll make you coffee. Boss got a new shipment of Jamaican Java the other day and we just got the water purifiers installed.
It had to be the pyramid; nowhere else can lead to insane conspiracies.
Rocky: That rude Billy. Seriously, SUS-PI-CIOUS!!!
It's a dog's footprints...no wait, they're chihuahua sized. It's not it.
Walking by, walking by-beep.
Walking in rhythm. Moving in sound.
Humming to the music. Trying to move on-beep.
We are pros. Not like those amateur dinosaur people!
Dang, that leather smells so good around here...
And that ballplayers call a classic hotfoot.
Yep, it's a fire.
I'm so drained on these Angel Grove earthquakes. Give us something new, pyramid!
Cog: Hey, want to listen to "Rock Creek Park"-beep?
Guys, I know that they're searching but why the heck do the Cogs have the Blackbyrds on?
Yeah, they have good taste; let's watch them and see what happens.
Hoo boy, not a fan of spies are they.
Dang, why do I have a normal bike and not my regular Zeo Cycle!? Why doesn't Billy or Zordon have a means to transform it into a cool bike!?
360! LET'S SEE BMX DO THAT!
Ouch, my crotch-beep.
Something's not right: the cloak's on but I can still see the thing!
Surprise! Virox time!
Tommy: I MADE MY BIKE EXPLODE! THE TOMMY IS JUST THAT AWESOME!
Adam: Guys, Tommy set explosives on his bike and it's disturbing. Get out here cause they're rentals.
Yep, Cogs fighting Power Rangers. Nothing new here.
Got to like how coy Mondo is in letting the Rangers just do what they do.
TOMMY, I'M A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS! SAVE ME SO WE CAN MAKE SWEET LOVE AFTER THIS!
I do wonder: if he sent every Cog out there, why are there so...few...
First they wear them down, then they're everywhere: the Machines use their mooks way better than the Putties and Tengas.
Doin' it in the park. Doin' it after dark. Oh yeah-beep.
Gold Ranger: You know: Donald Byrd's jazz works are way better than his pop works!
So now instead of 5 on 20...it's 6 on 20...not evening up anything but oh well.
Hey, we ripped Somnibot apart, so why not do the same with the Cogs?
What's going on? Same as usual: Cogs show up, Gold Ranger shows up, crap blows up. Same thing day after day.
That guy, total weirdo. Not Scottish, just weird.
That thing is so crappy compared to our robots. (shot of Somnibot torn to pieces) Very...very crappy.
I'm sure that loser's not associated with the UAE! Probably some losers like Warstar or Jark Matter!
That "Gold Rush" thing is just such an awkward catch-phrase.
OK, he's out in the open. HEY YOU!!!!
He really looks a lot like a Predator...
Hey, how can I spy on them if you're spying on me!? It doesn't work that way!
Hey, just here cause daddy's teaching me everything he knows.
The Zebron Quadrant? Where the heck is that?
Rangers; schmangers; that thing is a life-support suit, not some kung-fu fighting weapon of destruction!
Yep, his power is his pyramid...not himself, just the pyramid...seriously?
So I beat them...think I can hang their helmets on my wall as trophies?
Tommy...DON'T JUST ANNOUNCE THIS WHILE IN YOUR SUIT! WHAT IF THAT DOG WAS AROUND!?
Dang, this is why I have such an awkward time in opening up to people!
Look, this guy is a bit of an annoyance from elsewhere, just let me be first OK?
Super-Predator Laser Orbs, away!
Watch where you're going, you fool!?
WHAT, THEY HAD A CANNON WEAPON!? WHY DIDN'T I PREPARE FOR SOMETHING LIKE THAT!?
If I tell you, your minds would be blown! Like this headache I have!
HOW DO YOU LOSE YOUR POWERS FROM SHOWING WHO YOU ARE!? WHAT ARE YOU, LOHENGRIN!?
Klank: He is such a wuss. Not Scottish at all.
YES, I WILL DEFINITELY PICK YOU ALL UP AND CRUSH YOU LIKE ANTS!
And he teleports...with the Gold whoosh. No regular teleport?
I'm bored. Have you finished your drama there?
Not sure if I've seen wrestling like this in a while in a fight...not Galaxy Mega epic but still decent.
Hey there gold guy. I'm Zordon...or did you know that already?
Wait he doesn't know of the place but knows of those two? Well...they do get around...
WHOOSH!
HAH, I LEARNED THIS ONE FROM A SHOWA SERIES!
CROWN FINAL CRASH! (haven't done that in a while)
Never send an alien to do a robot's job, isn't that right?
Hey look at this one. Isn't it goofy?
So...the dog hid under the sofa. So...are they still getting paid?
Well, guess they have a new dog washing duo...or are they chore boys?
Look we just learned coffee...would you mind a really well made Bulkwich?
Oh yeah...they still have those two...
Battle maids of Overlord, they are not.
Look, this guy is annoying. No more Gold Rangers for a decade once this is over and done with!
And here comes Billy...again...
Billy: I know that Zordon and Alpha have infamy throughout the galaxy but this is...well...
If we knew him? Zordon...have you used your scanners or something?
Yep, Rocky's accusations seem more sound. And Billy...what, me?
Credits: Yep...Kat's got nothing.
Thoughts: Can we stop being roundabout with the Billy plot elements of whether or not he's the Gold Ranger? I get how sly they're trying to be but there's a moment in being sly and then there's being annoying, especially with all the other red herrings they set up! Seriously, it took 5 episodes to deal with the Green Ranger and four to figure out it was Tommy; we're on 5 with this arc (six if you count the Christmas episode) and still they're going in circles! With that said, the early stuff with the Cog scouting was actually good but Virox was a huge dissapointment if it weren't for another usage of the Zeo Megazord footage; as was the randomness of Bulk and Skull's "lost dog" plotline.
Revelations of Gold: aka: The Golden Shot in the Dark
Yeesh, Gold guy is just not having any luck is he?
Dang, why am I in a flying pyramid? Why do the good space heroes get massive maneuverable freight ships and I get a pyramid?
Oh great, Virox had clones.
Well that's a familiar establishing shot we haven't seen in a while.
Tai chi, just do your tai chi.
Family. That seems so familiar...not you, gold guy, just to me. Like I had a shrill sister who had an idiot weirdo for a husband...
Rito: Yeah, you're right. No family for you. (poor, poor Scorpina)
I don't think you should be letting Rito do the thinking, Goldar. It just leads to trouble.
Dang, can we at least wait until CGI animation has improved before doing some random space battle like this?
Yeah, sticking around Earth isn't the best of ideas, huh?
Yep, the Gold Ranger's left. About time, huh?
My payroll is completely for important things: maitenance, caring for my family, giving money to that leech elder son of mine and his sexy wife...I really should cut him off.
Yeah he's superior, but for how long?
Yes, we're getting upgrades! It's been several months so we can finally move to the new chips!
And...right towards Aquitar. Because...we don't have any other alien world sets set up.
Of all the stinkin planets in the entire universe...why did it have to be the fish people?
And there it goes. Down to be a new aquatic habitat for some Aquatian monstrosity...
Dang, it should have at least landed on the flat side.
Yep, he's dead. The Aquatians are going to eat him alive once they find him.
So there's the Gold Ranger...and there's Billy...SEE IT WASN'T HIM!
There are islands on Aquitar? Who lives there?
Yeah we should have told you that the Varox were going to keep at it. Sorry, my bad.
Yep, he's dead. Sorry, those things happen.
P.I. PLAZA; 111 DETECTIVE DRIVE? Yeesh, how overt can you be?
Bulk's slacking on his outfits and Skull...(sees Pyramidas footage) "THAT AIN'T NO AIRPLANE! LOOK!!!!"
Skull: I'm bored...think we can smash some pine trees?
Hey, look what we got. Free goodies!
We need help finding our family. We can go on a wacky adventure just like that movie "North"!
Skull: Now all I need are two more of these and a pink Ranger and I'm set for life! (and I still have Kim's number!)
Reused footage from "Alien Rangers from Aquitar" I suppose?
Is Cestro the only one who keeps staying on the planet? Yeesh, no wonder he's bored enough to seduce Billy.
Oh hey Delphine. Where have you been?
And it's...no one we've ever met! Yep, those 4%...they won.
I'm about to lose control...I don't think I like it
Cestro, stop looking at your naughty pics of Billy and get on my orders now!
It's the Gold Ranger...and Billy's still here. Yep, we were all fooled.
The Gold Ranger...yeah he's here. But it's just getting weeeeird.
He's incompatable with Aquitar? Well I guess that's similar to them not working well on Earth.
Behold, the Gold Ranger...and he's in a glass coffin. Yep, he's not doing that well.
WHY DIDN'T THOSE STUPID BOUNTY HUNTERS DIVE INTO THAT WATER WORLD AND PROVE HE WAS DEAD!?
At least Klank makes some sense. Zordon may not be that smart a head but at least he's consistant.
Look, we're just weird water people; I think you guys can handle this Trey and leave us out of it.
Well I have no clue who he is...but at least we'll get some questions answered.
Cestro: Now why didn't I think of that during the Hydro Contaminator process? It's small, it's compact...
Let's hope everything finally works out for them like the last time they had to get something from Aquitar.
Don't you hate when someone puts up shields and it isn't you?
Unidirectional nuclear reflective shield? Um...what? (and note Billy's in white and not black anymore)
So yeah, we can't meet him here or else he'll be dead. Any ideas where to send him? Anyone?
Yes, phase one of the plan: block off the Command Center...wonder what phase 2 is.
So we have to search for their mommy and daddy...got any photos of what to look for?
Parent hunting, away!
20 seconds left already? What was Billy so indecisive about?
Angel Cove? That's new. (at least it isn't Turtle Cove...weird things happened there once...)
Super computer manipulation, away!
So they can teleport out, but he can't teleport in? Is this some sort of weird frequency thing?
Dang, that teleportation is just so...two-dimensional.
Guess we're taking a dip: sorry you couldn't bring your surfboard with, Kat.
Well something still isn't cleaned up from the Leaky Faucet fight.
Adam: If I yell like I'm concerned, does that make me concerned?
I can't see...and of course Kat's obsession makes her the one who wants him the most.
Quick, let's use the staff like a floatie!
Tommy nothing; what about Trey? He may not be able to breathe at this rate!
OK so we saved Trey...now why was he so upset about being doomed if revealed?
Oh great, more weird CGI. That's not good.
Kat: How could this be! There are three of them!!!
Yeah, Courage, Wisdom and...Heart...we had to go with that for the last one instead of Power lest you'd think he's some thief who becomes a boar monster.
We're a bit like that DC heroine Triplicate Girl...only usually together all the time.
Yeah, we're sort of to the robots what the Aquatians were to Master Vile. Just roll with it.
So yeah...we're at one-third power like this so...any volunteers for a replacement?
Well he may not have been the Gold Ranger all this time...but maybe he can be it now!
At least it's your typical Quadrafighter and not the whole Varox Bounty Hunter squad.
YES, THE ROCKS WILL PROTECT US...PROTECT US MIGHTY ROCKS!
And down rains the styrofoam.
So yeah, Trey still can't get in as is...dang, this Trey is a wuss when not in Gold powers.
OK, so we're morphed but...Quadrafighters...any ideas, guys?
Oh great, now the Cogs are sprouting from the ground. That must be some good soil.
SURRENDER TO US OR DEAL WITH OUR CRAPPY VOICES-BEEP!
Um...Trey...Trey...one of you...do something...
Oh look, a family outing!
OK, will one of the Treys just do something; they're just Cogs!
I really do need to get out more often; being cooped up in the palace does get dust on the gears.
At least with the Gold Ranger crap dealt with...Billy can get back to doing what he usually does.
They got Trey...and Trey and Trey as well.
Seriously, the machines really aren't that good when it comes to force field tech.
And of course no black blur; they don't deserve that much majesty.
Let's...get...SERIOUS!
Wait, they told the Treys about Billy already? Or did they mind read like the old days?
Come on Billy...take the staff...just don't use it like we fear you may.
And there it goes...wait did...um...
STAR-RISER!
Well I want to fight you but things to do, kingdoms to run, sons to take care of; you know the deal.
Yes, Billy finally has Zeo powers! About time...
Yes, new technology. I almost forgot that. That's why I have a lovely wife.
Well we tried but we feel more like punks in this get-up and not detectives so...
Look, we tried everywhere but no one knows about skeleton men and griffon men...at least on this planet.
We got something...it looks like it says "care of Mr. and Mrs. Repulsa-Revolto-Vile"...andZedd Fred.
I always hate when the glowy things run away.
Hi, I'm Lord Zedd. You may remember me from such amazing Power Ranger episodes as "The Mutiny", "Green No More, and"Changing of the Zords". (ignoring moments like "Zedd Waves", "Rangers Back in Time", "The Wedding", "Master Vile and the Metallic Armor"...though I do want "Beauty and the Beast" on my resume)
Are you...my mommy?
Yes, we have our new Gold Ranger! None other than Bi...or not.
So the problem was...Negative Proton Molecules. See, Billy: when I told you "don't be a hero, don't be a fool with your life", THIS IS WHAT I MEANT!
So in magnet terms, Billy did have Zeo powers within him already...seriously I'm shocked that's it and it had nothing to do with the Power Coin process through Slotsky.
Lost forever? Wait how the heck does that work? Triforian lore is just such a bummer.
Someone else? OK, new bet time: who (other than Billy) can be the Gold Ranger? (it better not be Raymond!)
Credits: I think Tanya's the first one to get the identity of the Gold Ranger right.
Thoughts: And thus we reach the penultimate chapter of the Gold Ranger saga where the powers turn out to be...Trey of Triforia? Yeah, it's a neat idea and it makes sense since he did come from space, but considering all the false leads, it just feels weird that it was all leading up to "some guy we never saw before who happens to have three distinct bodies". Despite that, at least they did try to make it up to us with the Billy reveal but as for why he didn't gain the powers...I do wonder somehow if this has to do with the writers just not wanting him back as a Ranger or just the utter decay of relations between the show runners and David Yost considering what ultimately happens in the end. The Goldar/Rito subplot, as weird and not-too-prominent as it's been, at least has an interesting build to their return to Rita and Zedd, though it feels like even the writers and Paul and Jason seem to not be sure how long or if the whole detective thing will work out in the end if they're back to their generic bully outfits.
A Golden Homecoming: aka: Return of the Golden Boy (or: Massive Monster Mashup: October 4th, 1996)
Is that supposed to be the Zeo Crystal? No wait...that's with the Zeo Rangers themselves...so what the heck is that thing?
In range? How far did Tommy have to go to get his "mystery candidate"? Wait...out of range...David's reservation...it's another fake out or they're going through with it.
We're using all the Zeo Crystals. Well at least we know where the Zeo Crystals are...but how did they change shape?
It's Tommy...and a random guy in a trenchcoat and doo-rag. He is taller than Tommy...but I know girls who probably are taller than Tommy.
Wait...that face...could it...
Yes, it's Tommy and "mystery person!" I knew it would be them!
Squibs going off behind us, run for your lives!
Zordon, I got "him". And...Mondo knows so can you just teleport us already?
Tanya, watch "The Wedding". Getting there in time on foot is doable.
Hey "bro", these are Cogs. They're sort of like Putties only more persistent and this tendency to add "beep" to the end of their sentences. Very annoying.
When in doubt, go TOMMY!
Those "Kyas"...they sound so familiar...almost like...another Red Ranger...no not Rocky, "him".
Tommy: See what I mean? Cogs are just annoying!
Rocky: How can he say he sounded like a Red Ranger? The only other Red Ranger than him is me and I'm still stuck in this Power Chamber with the rest of you guys! (though there is that guy in Switzerland but he's still there with his bro and that generic Asian girl)
When in doubt, RUN AWAY!
You have to tell Tommy where it's safe? Considering their cover was blown, shouldn't you just teleport now?
Come on...I'm not a genius for nothing you know.
How can they get those few more feet if they switch the camera to slo-mo? I get Viewtiful Joe was based on toku but this isn't how it works!
Dang Charley Horse! Go on without me, i'll make a final stand!
Celebration dance-beep!
And...white teleport. Though having Tommy as Red and someone else as White really does feel familiar...as if a certain situation has reversed...for the moment.
Well they got their new Gold Ranger...oh well, time for our big Microsoft update plot!
Time to unseal that Neo-Plutonium, it's time to get destructive! TAKE THAT, UN SECURITY COUNCIL!!!
How is plutonium invincible? Or...is radiation just that strong when applied by apoxy?
OK, who let Goldar into the boss's seat? Or does he finally realize he can be more than a bootlicker?
Wait, Goldar fighting Jason!? JASON!?!? I thought this show forgot he existed!
EXTREME RITA/FRED CLOSE-UP! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAH!
Look, I know that Pink's gone but I can see so many females better at maid outfits than some former bootlicker and his skeleton idiot buddy.
Why do they keep referring to Goldar as a monkey? He may have flying monkey wings but he isn't that simian.
Look, I need someone to read my fanfictions to; Finnster's ignoring me on purpose and Squatt and Baboo are even more braindead! I need someone with actual honest criticism!
I seem to notice the wings are some sort of matter of honor for Goldar; why else does he go back and forth in holding them?
Goldar: This feels so familiar...I see Rita and Zedd, but the sword reminds me of someone else...
"You can never be nice"...considering what happens to those two...or are dreams just the means that the UAE keep villainy going?
Rito, get up! I...remember...(and I also remember that Fred needs is boots licked right away!)
Goldar, we get it...I'd say break into song but only if Master Vile was your boss. Fred wouldn't like it.
Where are they? Up there, in a million pieces!
Great, now Tommy's using Billy's secret door. How can be a secret door if anyone can use it?
As for "him"...eh, he just needs a change in costume.
And Stone's letting them stay in their punk outfits? Or is this just when they need to do crap like this?
Dang...he's trusting us with a car this nice...this feels like "Trick or Treat"...only we didn't have to almost lose a game-show and be disqualified!
I'm with Skull: it really feels like the show is starting to realize the detective bit isn't going to work for them. (and it could explain a few things for next season)
Yeah, this is all set-up for Goldar and Rito's "take this job and shove it" bit.
Hey, maybe we can give them this whole Pavlov reaction; that would be fun.
Somehow as idiotic as Rito can get, he can have that awesome bit of menace that goes with his goofiness.
Old armpit bit. Yep, they're back. (and Bulk and Skull are so screwed)
Great they're acting disorderly. NO MORE TREATS FOR YOU TONIGHT!
No, not the bike! That was ours for an entire half-season!
Well if Stone's car gets ruined...they are in for it.
Well revelation time. It's obvious now but if anyone wants to think it's a fakeout and have another option, final chance to say it...
JAAAAAASOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (WE MISSED YOU BRO!)
Mondo: I look so forboding in this crack like this. Almost like I was a wizard and not a robotic master.
So there's Silo and Mechanizer, wonder who else is here?
Sprocket: I learned so much mayhem from Silo...we need to get him back immediately.
That's not Neo-Plutonium. That's just magma.
DRILL MASTER!? HE WAS FROM ADAM'S DREAM; STOCK FOOTAGE OR NO STOCK FOOTAGE, THEY NEED TO SAY WHERE HE COMES FROM!
And there's...Bara Saucer...they never fought him.
Why not send Drill Master? I get Sprocket loving Silo but he at least needs to prove himself.
(theme from "The Terminator" forbodingly plays in the background as machines march)
Oh yeah, Trey. Look, can't we just give it to Jason now and move on cause machines on the march and all that.
That had to happen didn't it? Let's just do the short-short version cause Jason could be needed out there.
Eh, I'm rusty and you guys have a Red that dealt with Silo before. (not Tommy; Rocky actually created that mess)
Well they're doing the whole "Main Drain" bit again: taking a giant and shrinking them to make a point.
Question: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE ZEO RANGERS TAKES ON NEO-PLUTONIUM ARMOR? Answer: THEY GET CRUSHED!
Tommy: What is with these squibs hitting me today!?
New strategy...that they never really used prior.
They're still just STANDING THERE!? TREY, YOU'RE USELESS (ALL THREE OF YOU!!!)
I embrace you...think of it as a bro hug to the soul.
Billy: Why the heck didn't they do this with me? I want Trey of Heart to embrace me dearly.
I'd break out the AC/DC but he's supposed to be the "Gold Ranger" so...
You now possess our power. May you not be a weak babyman with them when you're not out of costume.
Zordon, Jason's been through this rodeo before; don't need to force this on him like the old days.
Now that's a 'BACK TO ACTION' like you mean it!
Question: WHOSE KICK IS WEAKER THAN A BABYMAN!? Answer: YOURS!
Yep, just like old times...only now you're the 6th and Tommy's the Red...
At least they remember they have that thing. Really, PR can be better at organizing toys than Sentai.
Well he's stunned...but not destroyed...yeah, this armor is tough.
Question: WHOSE WEAPONS MEAN NOTHING TO ME NOW!? Answer: YOURS!
ANGRY SCOTTISH FINGER-POINTING POWER!
Great, Orbus is learning from the school of robot lampreys.
Question: WHOSE GOING TO FLY THE POWER RANGERS INTO THE SUN AGAIN!? Answer: ME!!!!
WE NEED ZEO ZORD POWER, NO...or not.
Well Jason's doing great, but you guys...yeah, not beating that giant Silo. And we're not going back to the sun again after my little trip there a while back.
If it's unlike what's on Earth, then...wait, where did he construct it?
Yep: Neo-Plutonium Silo + Zords = Kentucky Fried Rangers.
WE'RE YOUNG, FREE, AND RECKLESS! JUST LIKE A SPRINGSTEEN SONG!
Dang Stone and his love of gas-guzzling sportscars!
Didn't you check that thing before you decided to chase after the Easy Rider duo?
Question: How the heck do burritos equate to a giant Silo? Answer: No clue, but we'll have to figure it out now.
HEY, I GAVE THE CITY ORDINANCE THAT I'D BE THE ONLY ONE ON THIS ROAD AT THIS TIME OF DAY!
Neat, the Godzilla car crush. (too bad it's just going to lead to a stupid end for Stone and the idiots)
Yeah we suck so we're going home now.
So then I suppose this confirms the Zeo powers are from Triforia...well considering Trey, I don't think that's a good sign.
Its...more shapes.
Super Zeo Gems? Wait, they're smaller than the regular Zeo Crystal, how the heck are they more powerful?
Really the more I hear about how Triforia is the basis of the power, the more I say the sooner these guys dump them the better.
And...there they go. Smell you three later!
Yep: the moment Zedd returns, we get back to "Attack on Titan" tactics. Yeesh.
Well it certainly made the Power Chamber...brighter...
HOW DOES ALPHA KNOW THEY'RE ZORDS!? (OK, if Billy built the classic Zeo Zords, having the Triforians keep the real ones...that works)
Wow, so our real Zords...are just humanoid versions of our shapes. Neat but a tad weird if you ask me.
Dang, how the heck could they get their actual Zords? I liked the old ones!
KLANK, ALL OUT ASSAULT, NOW!
They're not actually new creatures but by saying they're new, it's motivation for the six of them.
STAND AND POSING!
Question: Whose flying away like a little baby? Answer: ME!
You will believe...a star can fly.
You're not pulling that sun bit ever again, you big jerk!
BACKHAND TO THE FACE! AW SNAP!
We never fought Mechanizer as a giant so let's just crush him like we did.
ZEO ZORD STARE!!!!
Rocky: WHY AM I THE ONE FIGHTING THE NEW GUY!?
Hosehead? That's the name they're going with him?
Feel my afterburners, you saucer freak!
Here's some laser to your flat top, you flattop!
Yep, me and that drill guy...finally...and even more epic: underwater.
Adam: Did Mondo read my dreams and get the idea to turn him into a monster? It's like Artismole all over again!
Hey, I was learning how to fight Adiane down here...you'd understand, right?
Dang that drill is just so rubbery.
Sorry, but your drill won't pierce the heavens...mine is.
And he's retreating to space again. That Silo, he'll never learn.
Question: WHAT'S THE VELOCITY OF A MISSILE IN SPACE!? Answer: YOU'LL FIND OUT WHEN IT HITS YOU! (or not)
NO...THIS IS SO MUCH MORE PATHETIC THAN THE REGULAR ZEO MEGAZORD (explodes)
Neo-Plutonium is so overrated. Next time: go with Double-Secret-Neo-Plutonium!
The flight pattern would make way more sense if that was U.A.O.H. and not the Zordon bunch.
Well we just ran out of gas...maybe we should have stolen that too?
Home? It's the middle of a forest, what the heck is here!?
Sis...you finally mastered the Glinda bubble! I knew you could!
Cheer up, Stone. You live in Angel Grove, they have insurance for this. (WE ARE FARMERS! DUN-DUDUDUN-DUDUDUNDUNDUN!)
At least we're alive; and that's all that matters.
My policy is going to skyrocket; let me be as I try to figure out how to pay it.
Just like old times...Jason's punching, Tommy's...standing there.
The Peace Conference? Yeah it was boring. As for the others: Zack went to Munich to work on their music scene and Trini stayed in Geneva and joined and NGO, you knew she would out there.
Leaving was tough but you know how cheap Saban gets. Sure hope they didn't replace me with a cardboard cutout. (Tommy: Um...about that...)
Jason, sure you left the Rangers in good hands? Should we show him a film real of the two years since he's left with Tommy running them?
No one's more important than anyone. Except me, because I'm THE TOMMY!
It's great to be back. Now to get back to...what do you mean Adam's been doing the karate tournaments in my place!?
Credits: Just turn and walk away...leave him to his misery and his insurance premiums...
Thoughts: It's great to have Jason back, pure and simple. The surprise wasn't a massive and amazing moment like "White Light", but it was still just a real fun one that acknowledged the history of the series and sort of gets us back to where we were while still moving forwards. Aside from that, it was a good episode all around with a lot of interesting things going on. It was weird they'd have a small fight prior to introducing the Super Zeo Zords, but it really felt like the Neo-Metal intro in Goggle-V and sort of allowed for the raising of the stakes on Mondo's side. (maybe seeing Somnibot ripped to shreds made him realize he had to upgrade now or else) Likewise I think a new reason as to why the Zeo powers were ultimately abandoned seems to be forming after seeing Trey and Triforia are the reason behind them all: with how powerful they are that someone with three constitutions are the only ones that can hold them and seeing what happened to him (let alone Triforia seems to be the source of the Zeo powers akin to Ninjor making both the Dino and Ninja Coins), it does make me believe that if Earth didn't make it's own set of powers (or at least something purer to link Earth and Eltar together instead of via a conduit associated with Ninjor, Aquitar or Triforia...hint hint...), then they'd just keep finding new ways of getting screwed over with the way things are. (and thus why Billy has his secret project) The Super Zeo Zords are blocky but they are cool and makes sense they'd be the original Triforian Zords, sort of akin to the connection of Aquitar to the Shogun Zords and the Battle Borgs. And as for Goldar and Rito: yeah they may be goofy but it's better seeing them as menacing while goofy instead of just brainless servants; so having them rejoin Rita and Zedd was for the better...even at the cost of Lieutenant Stone's car.
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Rock-a-Bye Power Rangers: aka: Golden Slumbers (or: What's the Frequency, Somnibot?)
Well the Cogs are hopping up and down and the Rangers...are falling flat on their face. Not the best way to start an episode, guys.
Again, this is not the Zennit invasion during the Great Annihilation. You don't know true horror until you've been through the Great Annihilation.
WALK AS ROBOTIC AS POSSIBLE TO PROVE WE'RE THE BOSS-BEEP!
Well the Blur's back. Guess he doesn't need sleep...maybe he's actually a robot?
Look, no collatoral damage; they're on your side!
Look, I'm so tired I don't care where he went but the Cog showmanship is just getting ludicrous.
Two weeks!? You probably have moments to crash when the Cogs aren't running amuck...amidst schoolwork...and homework...and civic duties...and clubs...yeesh, I think this Ranger life is finally taking it's toll.
Walking dead Power Rangers...hah, take that Pai Zhuq!
Um, Mondo...if the plan was to wear the Rangers out, why do you need a monster now? I would have expected the plan to be "wear them out, then use the monster for a knock-out blow". Or maybe throw a monster in to add to more exhaustion...
Well Adam's the first to fall. Guess those late night voice sessions aren't helping his sleep. (one down, four to go...or five...)
Guys, I'm tired too but my late night sessions are exhausting. I mean, I just found out there's this demon locked in a place called the Nemesis Triangle, and somehow it's the only place on Earth where your Zeo Powers don't work and I figured...er, I mean, yeah, how's the Gold Ranger doing?
Chores? We never see any of you at home doing chores!? When do you have time for that...or is this about dusting Alpha and the old MMPR costumes in the Power Chamber?
Am I sick? How can I be sick when there's this Maligore guy and none of you can reach...er, I mean, yeah, I've been better.
Look, I got to go. I got cars to build...er I mean, Zordon needs his salt bath, you know how that tube gets.
Whatever he's hiding, Rocky, you'll never be priveledged to know.
Wow, we got a safe. Think we can put that coffee you left us with in there?
What's in the safe? Find out, next Geraldo!
Shadowy figure alert! That thing really is valuable, isn't it?
OK, who put Alpha's sleep mode on the Machine Empire!?
Look, I haven't slept in several millenia; these old gears do need a bit of respite for a time.
Well they're up. Guess the Scottish accent got him too annoyed.
Well there's Somnibot. She's a bit drowsy but I think once you get some caffiene in her system, she'll be raring to go.
Why does Somnibot get the Quadrafighter treatment? I don't see Defoliator get the Quadrafighter treatment. Or everyone's favorite pimp Wolfbane!
Somnibot: I'll do it, just give me a few more minutes. (falls asleep)
This was a terrible idea. Sleeping while flying is guaranteed to make anyone crash (even Cogs I suppose)
Thank goodness the Cog's a robot cause if he's asleep and Somnibot's asleep, then basically they both die and the episode ends early. (outside the constant Cog attacks)
I think she's got a bit of a Regine going on: she's quiet unless she has to be, then just yells out her intentions like crazy.
It's just a few picknickers; that's really not much of a target there and they were probably tired without your assistance.
Tommy: Oh yeah, I still do karate classes. Can't I just give them back to Jason and get a nap in?
And here's Kat, watching a Youtube version of a 24 hour Andy Warhol film of one random spot over a day.
Rocky...eh, he's reading about Martin Van Buren; interesting president but not as monumental as a Washington or Lincoln.
And down goes Tanya. Could just go with the "original Kyoryuger trio" combo you know.
Look, when we get to the Power Chamber, we're telling Zordon we're changing the alarm.
At least Alpha's as alert as he can be. Someone has to be with how the flesh beings end up getting.
This is Somnibot. Yes, I know who she is...and no it's not because I visit her massive Wikia page.
What's the frequency, Somnibot!?
Alpha: Billy? He's off researching...er, he'll be here.
NO...SLEEP...TIL BROOKLYN!
Come in; got the cash?
Would Stone hire a locksmith? What about the whole "don't let anyone touch it" thing?
Yep, it's the thief. Lucky these two are idiots or else this would have been stopped long ago.
Hey, did you know I have one of those doctor things where I can figure the lock out? It's really handy.
If you're worried about the safe, let the guy who owns it deal with it. I wouldn't leave it to the random detectives.
Doofratz! Yes, the doofratz is important.
Twenty minutes...after I drive it halfway across town and...um, look at some things...
Really if the safe is screwy, that's more on the safe's owner, not the bodyguards.
Well this is going to get rather ducky quickly.
Lieutenant...um, we can't use that term anymore, can we?
That guy...he had facial hair...HE HAD TO BE EVIL!
Sure, they won't fall asleep due to Somnibot but what about Cog attacks? Do you have a frequency to deal wiht that?
Yes, I'm right here. Behind this supremely suspicious door that you've never seen before!
Billy: Look, do you realize how hard it is to calculate the right means to get into the Nemesis Tri...er, yeah, just been doing stuff for Zordon.
What permanent damage? The only thing she'd do is a Sleeping Beauty effect and then all that will happen is Angel Grove will be overrun with thorns.
I'm still awake cause I got this huge vat of Highlander Grog I've been chugging down between Scotch shots!
Think diving into water will keep us awake?
Wait, her frequency affects the Cogs too? Wouldn't Klank work out a way to keep them awake if Alpha figured it out for the Rangers?
Well all it took is too much pink energy and a lullabye...must be part Jigglypuff.
(sings) Rock-a-bye Space Ghost...say your prayers...my locust ship is arriving...and I will conquer you...AND THE UNIVERSE WILL BE MINE! MINE! MIIIIIIIIIINE!
Good news: the shield's working. Bad news: Somnibot's been given extra valium!
I got to go do...stuff...just keep hitting buttons, Alpha.
Can someone keep Somnibot's eyes from moving? It's too hypnotic.
So the Gold Ranger's strategy...hit Klank. WHY NOT HIT SOMNIBOT; SHE'S THE PROBLEM!
So you put other people to sleep but can't be put to sleep yourself? Um...how does that work?
TIME FOR A SHOT OF HAWAIIAN GOLD KONA! THAT'LL JAVA JIVE THIS FREAK!
Eww...robot parts...feels like the destruction of a Monger.
She wasn't a bad bot but make sure you use extra super-glue to keep her together this time.
I've got it: TO BRIGADOON!!!
Sure Somnibot's dealt with...but what about the Cogs?
I did have this idea...damn Gold Ranger and his "hit Klank" plan.
OK, now I can see a later machine do "His Master's Voice" with the mutated Somnibot.
Do you think that our jobs are "safe" after this caper we pulled?
Yep, gotta put it in my truck. Only way to delay myself further is to get stuck in traffic on the way to the locksmith...
You're under arrest for impersonating a locksmith! Er...I mean...
Bulk, stop worrying about the sleeper hold and worry about the genki bot ready to sleeper you.
(in Tom Servo voice) SLEEEEEEEEP!
Yes! We're ready for the big time! And I got all the Highlander Grog needed to win this scheme!
So now they need a truck for Somnibot. Guess they're taking the show on the road.
Yeah it's still Somnibot. Can you guys just put her to sleep already so we can move on with our lives?
I saw this in a movie once: it was about a bot and his little friend driving a truck full of brew across the Mississippi.
Rocky: I'd sure like to drive like him. Though still not behind the "Ranger vehicle team" idea.
Oh yeah we have motorcycles. Let's use them to sell more toys. (and not "Klank and Orbus trucks with extra Somnibot figure")
Guess we're doing a Geraldo opening too. Any idea what's in here?
Meh, her again!? And she looks all weird now.
And Somnibot's secret weapon...an extension cord!?
We're live in 5...4...3...
Somnibot, new song, now! This is just getting pathetic.
A-YI-YI...WHY THE HECK IS A WIRE MAKING HER MORE POWERFUL!?
So...a power surge...considering what beat Bara Gusuka, it's more worthwhile and less embarrassing.
Not again? WE GET IT, HE'S A RED HERRING FOR THE GOLD RANGER; CAN WE PLEASE MOVE ON!?
(Tom Servo voice) SLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
It's Bedtime for Bozos!
(Darth Sidious voice) POOOOOWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER!
About time he finally gets weakened.
And thus...it's Alpha that stops Somnibot. TAKE THAT, FANFICTIONS!
Well there goes Somnibot's cell line. Maybe she needs a new carrier.
Well back to the original sleep strategy: COG ATTACK!
SONIC BOOM!
EXTRA STRENGTH HAWAIIAN GOLD KONA!!!
Put me in, coach. I'm ready to play....today...
I guess Orbus wants to be Somnibot's supervisor. Such as what happens to the little buddy.
Let's see if this will wake you up!?
YES, I AM INVINCIBLE! (famous last words, Somnibot; ask Alan Cumming sometime)
And speaking of Alan Cumming (or Joel Grey): Auf Wiedersehen...A Bientot...Good Night. (explodes)
I think Mondo's exhausted by the plan, just let him sleep on it.
Well that's back in "safe" hands I suppose.
An old woman? AND IT'S NOT PLAYED BY KATHERINE HILLARD!?
Seriously, she's going to show them for protecting it? What the heck is up with that?
Those municipal bonds must be valuable if Skull knows about them.
Egg salad...WHAT IS THIS, "WHAT'S UP TIGER LILY"!?
Safe-fridge combo. And why wasn't that plugged in!?
Um Bulk...you dropped your tomato.
Skull: I've had better.
I guess with Mondo out cold, the Rangers stopped with the random Cog attacks. Really the problem was he was just groggy himself. (Klank, share your coffee with him!)
Billy you've been weird. Just tells us already.
Look, this Maligore is a big deal. Let me handle this in pea...er, yeah, I'll tell you some other time.
I'm a Blue Ranger, so I should know how another Blue Ranger acts!
Billy: Look, I'm going through a lot lately, can you just let me be?
And Rocky looks like a doofus...again...
Credits: Billy, stop being suspicious.
Thoughts: I'm sort of a bit of a loss for words about how the Machine Empire doesn't put two and two together. I get the strategy of wearing down the Rangers, but why not have a knock-out punch together before just relying on your "jester" to build some sleep robot for you!? Regardless, Somnibot isn't a bad strategy, but it is both a good and bad one compared to the original: better in that she was the culmination of the strategy and wasn't beaten by a lizard chewing on a wire; worse in that it sort of takes away the original intent of the Ohranger episode about how even seemingly annoying and useless robots can be a threat as we got with both Henna Otoko and Acha upgrading Bara Gusuka. I did like the Bulk and Skull plotline, even if I still find it ridiculous they'd fall for a locksmith fake and that the safe also doubles as a fridge without a plug. (really she needed the extension cord more than Somnibot!)
Do I Know You?: aka: In Search of a Golden Bounty
And now some normal biking. They haven't done this in a while.
In shape? You've been fighting for nearly 4 seasons now, Tommy; you're not getting a belly. (or did they send down Ravinator again?)
Look Tommy: cleaning is just as good at cardio than all this biking.
Hank...Jackie...WHO!?
OK, if it were me, my leads are the following: 40% it's Billy; 20% its that Raymond idiot; 10% it's either David, Shawn or Skull, 5% it's Ernie...4% it's some new character...0.99% it's Ryan Steele or some approximity...and 0.01% it's everyone else we've ever met.
Only Rangers? Rocky, he's a Ranger! Same spandex, same style; just be less obtuse!
The Pyramid...not a bad idea. Then again...it's just that big and keeps vanishing.
And here comes Mr. 40% leaving just now...
And Pyramidas is returning from space...how? Why is it even still in space!?
(sings Doctor Who theme)
That Pomeranian; truly it knows something we don't!
I doubt Pyramidas is so powerful it makes the ground shake so massively!
I'm with the dog; I'd hightail it out of there too if a massive pyramid just lands in front of me.
An invisibility shield!? OK, that works except...it still has form.
Zordon, the ground shook again...no it isn't Mondo...or Rita or Zedd...
Gold Ranger: Why do I have a ladder and those five have those conveyor chairs?
Hoo boy, creep on board Pyramidas. Didn't he have the ship sweeped for creeps like this?
I think we hit a new low after that whole Somnibot incident. Maybe we need to reorganize?
Klank's right: he really is good with cloaking devices.
Huge Cog invasion incoming...let's hope they all slept well after last time. (Rangers I mean)
Hey, want to see my sweet stash? (weird it's Skull more into food now than Bulk)
Of course business is slow; you only set up the practice a few episodes, Stone, give it time!
Bingo!? Um Bulk, egg salad lady was the same age as this one, so...
I'm looking for the detectives...but I guess you three will do.
OK, Skull, that was funny. Detectives searching for detectives; that could open up a new wormhole of madness.
The police has fallen on hard times since those three left; Stone, Bulkmeyer, Skullovitch...the rest of them just weren't like them.
No job is too small...BULK, SEARCH THE ARCHIVE FOR ANY DOPANT LEADS!
We'll make you coffee. Boss got a new shipment of Jamaican Java the other day and we just got the water purifiers installed.
It had to be the pyramid; nowhere else can lead to insane conspiracies.
Rocky: That rude Billy. Seriously, SUS-PI-CIOUS!!!
It's a dog's footprints...no wait, they're chihuahua sized. It's not it.
Walking by, walking by-beep.
Walking in rhythm. Moving in sound.
Humming to the music. Trying to move on-beep.
We are pros. Not like those amateur dinosaur people!
Dang, that leather smells so good around here...
And that ballplayers call a classic hotfoot.
Yep, it's a fire.
I'm so drained on these Angel Grove earthquakes. Give us something new, pyramid!
Cog: Hey, want to listen to "Rock Creek Park"-beep?
Guys, I know that they're searching but why the heck do the Cogs have the Blackbyrds on?
Yeah, they have good taste; let's watch them and see what happens.
Hoo boy, not a fan of spies are they.
Dang, why do I have a normal bike and not my regular Zeo Cycle!? Why doesn't Billy or Zordon have a means to transform it into a cool bike!?
360! LET'S SEE BMX DO THAT!
Ouch, my crotch-beep.
Something's not right: the cloak's on but I can still see the thing!
Surprise! Virox time!
Tommy: I MADE MY BIKE EXPLODE! THE TOMMY IS JUST THAT AWESOME!
Adam: Guys, Tommy set explosives on his bike and it's disturbing. Get out here cause they're rentals.
Yep, Cogs fighting Power Rangers. Nothing new here.
Got to like how coy Mondo is in letting the Rangers just do what they do.
TOMMY, I'M A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS! SAVE ME SO WE CAN MAKE SWEET LOVE AFTER THIS!
I do wonder: if he sent every Cog out there, why are there so...few...
First they wear them down, then they're everywhere: the Machines use their mooks way better than the Putties and Tengas.
Doin' it in the park. Doin' it after dark. Oh yeah-beep.
Gold Ranger: You know: Donald Byrd's jazz works are way better than his pop works!
So now instead of 5 on 20...it's 6 on 20...not evening up anything but oh well.
Hey, we ripped Somnibot apart, so why not do the same with the Cogs?
What's going on? Same as usual: Cogs show up, Gold Ranger shows up, crap blows up. Same thing day after day.
That guy, total weirdo. Not Scottish, just weird.
That thing is so crappy compared to our robots. (shot of Somnibot torn to pieces) Very...very crappy.
I'm sure that loser's not associated with the UAE! Probably some losers like Warstar or Jark Matter!
That "Gold Rush" thing is just such an awkward catch-phrase.
OK, he's out in the open. HEY YOU!!!!
He really looks a lot like a Predator...
Hey, how can I spy on them if you're spying on me!? It doesn't work that way!
Hey, just here cause daddy's teaching me everything he knows.
The Zebron Quadrant? Where the heck is that?
Rangers; schmangers; that thing is a life-support suit, not some kung-fu fighting weapon of destruction!
Yep, his power is his pyramid...not himself, just the pyramid...seriously?
So I beat them...think I can hang their helmets on my wall as trophies?
Tommy...DON'T JUST ANNOUNCE THIS WHILE IN YOUR SUIT! WHAT IF THAT DOG WAS AROUND!?
Dang, this is why I have such an awkward time in opening up to people!
Look, this guy is a bit of an annoyance from elsewhere, just let me be first OK?
Super-Predator Laser Orbs, away!
Watch where you're going, you fool!?
WHAT, THEY HAD A CANNON WEAPON!? WHY DIDN'T I PREPARE FOR SOMETHING LIKE THAT!?
If I tell you, your minds would be blown! Like this headache I have!
HOW DO YOU LOSE YOUR POWERS FROM SHOWING WHO YOU ARE!? WHAT ARE YOU, LOHENGRIN!?
Klank: He is such a wuss. Not Scottish at all.
YES, I WILL DEFINITELY PICK YOU ALL UP AND CRUSH YOU LIKE ANTS!
And he teleports...with the Gold whoosh. No regular teleport?
I'm bored. Have you finished your drama there?
Not sure if I've seen wrestling like this in a while in a fight...not Galaxy Mega epic but still decent.
Hey there gold guy. I'm Zordon...or did you know that already?
Wait he doesn't know of the place but knows of those two? Well...they do get around...
WHOOSH!
HAH, I LEARNED THIS ONE FROM A SHOWA SERIES!
CROWN FINAL CRASH! (haven't done that in a while)
Never send an alien to do a robot's job, isn't that right?
Hey look at this one. Isn't it goofy?
So...the dog hid under the sofa. So...are they still getting paid?
Well, guess they have a new dog washing duo...or are they chore boys?
Look we just learned coffee...would you mind a really well made Bulkwich?
Oh yeah...they still have those two...
Battle maids of Overlord, they are not.
Look, this guy is annoying. No more Gold Rangers for a decade once this is over and done with!
And here comes Billy...again...
Billy: I know that Zordon and Alpha have infamy throughout the galaxy but this is...well...
If we knew him? Zordon...have you used your scanners or something?
Yep, Rocky's accusations seem more sound. And Billy...what, me?
Credits: Yep...Kat's got nothing.
Thoughts: Can we stop being roundabout with the Billy plot elements of whether or not he's the Gold Ranger? I get how sly they're trying to be but there's a moment in being sly and then there's being annoying, especially with all the other red herrings they set up! Seriously, it took 5 episodes to deal with the Green Ranger and four to figure out it was Tommy; we're on 5 with this arc (six if you count the Christmas episode) and still they're going in circles! With that said, the early stuff with the Cog scouting was actually good but Virox was a huge dissapointment if it weren't for another usage of the Zeo Megazord footage; as was the randomness of Bulk and Skull's "lost dog" plotline.
Revelations of Gold: aka: The Golden Shot in the Dark
Yeesh, Gold guy is just not having any luck is he?
Dang, why am I in a flying pyramid? Why do the good space heroes get massive maneuverable freight ships and I get a pyramid?
Oh great, Virox had clones.
Well that's a familiar establishing shot we haven't seen in a while.
Tai chi, just do your tai chi.
Family. That seems so familiar...not you, gold guy, just to me. Like I had a shrill sister who had an idiot weirdo for a husband...
Rito: Yeah, you're right. No family for you. (poor, poor Scorpina)
I don't think you should be letting Rito do the thinking, Goldar. It just leads to trouble.
Dang, can we at least wait until CGI animation has improved before doing some random space battle like this?
Yeah, sticking around Earth isn't the best of ideas, huh?
Yep, the Gold Ranger's left. About time, huh?
My payroll is completely for important things: maitenance, caring for my family, giving money to that leech elder son of mine and his sexy wife...I really should cut him off.
Yeah he's superior, but for how long?
Yes, we're getting upgrades! It's been several months so we can finally move to the new chips!
And...right towards Aquitar. Because...we don't have any other alien world sets set up.
Of all the stinkin planets in the entire universe...why did it have to be the fish people?
And there it goes. Down to be a new aquatic habitat for some Aquatian monstrosity...
Dang, it should have at least landed on the flat side.
Yep, he's dead. The Aquatians are going to eat him alive once they find him.
So there's the Gold Ranger...and there's Billy...SEE IT WASN'T HIM!
There are islands on Aquitar? Who lives there?
Yeah we should have told you that the Varox were going to keep at it. Sorry, my bad.
Yep, he's dead. Sorry, those things happen.
P.I. PLAZA; 111 DETECTIVE DRIVE? Yeesh, how overt can you be?
Bulk's slacking on his outfits and Skull...(sees Pyramidas footage) "THAT AIN'T NO AIRPLANE! LOOK!!!!"
Skull: I'm bored...think we can smash some pine trees?
Hey, look what we got. Free goodies!
We need help finding our family. We can go on a wacky adventure just like that movie "North"!
Skull: Now all I need are two more of these and a pink Ranger and I'm set for life! (and I still have Kim's number!)
Reused footage from "Alien Rangers from Aquitar" I suppose?
Is Cestro the only one who keeps staying on the planet? Yeesh, no wonder he's bored enough to seduce Billy.
Oh hey Delphine. Where have you been?
And it's...no one we've ever met! Yep, those 4%...they won.
I'm about to lose control...I don't think I like it
Cestro, stop looking at your naughty pics of Billy and get on my orders now!
It's the Gold Ranger...and Billy's still here. Yep, we were all fooled.
The Gold Ranger...yeah he's here. But it's just getting weeeeird.
He's incompatable with Aquitar? Well I guess that's similar to them not working well on Earth.
Behold, the Gold Ranger...and he's in a glass coffin. Yep, he's not doing that well.
WHY DIDN'T THOSE STUPID BOUNTY HUNTERS DIVE INTO THAT WATER WORLD AND PROVE HE WAS DEAD!?
At least Klank makes some sense. Zordon may not be that smart a head but at least he's consistant.
Look, we're just weird water people; I think you guys can handle this Trey and leave us out of it.
Well I have no clue who he is...but at least we'll get some questions answered.
Cestro: Now why didn't I think of that during the Hydro Contaminator process? It's small, it's compact...
Let's hope everything finally works out for them like the last time they had to get something from Aquitar.
Don't you hate when someone puts up shields and it isn't you?
Unidirectional nuclear reflective shield? Um...what? (and note Billy's in white and not black anymore)
So yeah, we can't meet him here or else he'll be dead. Any ideas where to send him? Anyone?
Yes, phase one of the plan: block off the Command Center...wonder what phase 2 is.
So we have to search for their mommy and daddy...got any photos of what to look for?
Parent hunting, away!
20 seconds left already? What was Billy so indecisive about?
Angel Cove? That's new. (at least it isn't Turtle Cove...weird things happened there once...)
Super computer manipulation, away!
So they can teleport out, but he can't teleport in? Is this some sort of weird frequency thing?
Dang, that teleportation is just so...two-dimensional.
Guess we're taking a dip: sorry you couldn't bring your surfboard with, Kat.
Well something still isn't cleaned up from the Leaky Faucet fight.
Adam: If I yell like I'm concerned, does that make me concerned?
I can't see...and of course Kat's obsession makes her the one who wants him the most.
Quick, let's use the staff like a floatie!
Tommy nothing; what about Trey? He may not be able to breathe at this rate!
OK so we saved Trey...now why was he so upset about being doomed if revealed?
Oh great, more weird CGI. That's not good.
Kat: How could this be! There are three of them!!!
Yeah, Courage, Wisdom and...Heart...we had to go with that for the last one instead of Power lest you'd think he's some thief who becomes a boar monster.
We're a bit like that DC heroine Triplicate Girl...only usually together all the time.
Yeah, we're sort of to the robots what the Aquatians were to Master Vile. Just roll with it.
So yeah...we're at one-third power like this so...any volunteers for a replacement?
Well he may not have been the Gold Ranger all this time...but maybe he can be it now!
At least it's your typical Quadrafighter and not the whole Varox Bounty Hunter squad.
YES, THE ROCKS WILL PROTECT US...PROTECT US MIGHTY ROCKS!
And down rains the styrofoam.
So yeah, Trey still can't get in as is...dang, this Trey is a wuss when not in Gold powers.
OK, so we're morphed but...Quadrafighters...any ideas, guys?
Oh great, now the Cogs are sprouting from the ground. That must be some good soil.
SURRENDER TO US OR DEAL WITH OUR CRAPPY VOICES-BEEP!
Um...Trey...Trey...one of you...do something...
Oh look, a family outing!
OK, will one of the Treys just do something; they're just Cogs!
I really do need to get out more often; being cooped up in the palace does get dust on the gears.
At least with the Gold Ranger crap dealt with...Billy can get back to doing what he usually does.
They got Trey...and Trey and Trey as well.
Seriously, the machines really aren't that good when it comes to force field tech.
And of course no black blur; they don't deserve that much majesty.
Let's...get...SERIOUS!
Wait, they told the Treys about Billy already? Or did they mind read like the old days?
Come on Billy...take the staff...just don't use it like we fear you may.
And there it goes...wait did...um...
STAR-RISER!
Well I want to fight you but things to do, kingdoms to run, sons to take care of; you know the deal.
Yes, Billy finally has Zeo powers! About time...
Yes, new technology. I almost forgot that. That's why I have a lovely wife.
Well we tried but we feel more like punks in this get-up and not detectives so...
Look, we tried everywhere but no one knows about skeleton men and griffon men...at least on this planet.
We got something...it looks like it says "care of Mr. and Mrs. Repulsa-Revolto-Vile"...and
I always hate when the glowy things run away.
Hi, I'm Lord Zedd. You may remember me from such amazing Power Ranger episodes as "The Mutiny", "Green No More, and"Changing of the Zords". (ignoring moments like "Zedd Waves", "Rangers Back in Time", "The Wedding", "Master Vile and the Metallic Armor"...though I do want "Beauty and the Beast" on my resume)
Are you...my mommy?
Yes, we have our new Gold Ranger! None other than Bi...or not.
So the problem was...Negative Proton Molecules. See, Billy: when I told you "don't be a hero, don't be a fool with your life", THIS IS WHAT I MEANT!
So in magnet terms, Billy did have Zeo powers within him already...seriously I'm shocked that's it and it had nothing to do with the Power Coin process through Slotsky.
Lost forever? Wait how the heck does that work? Triforian lore is just such a bummer.
Someone else? OK, new bet time: who (other than Billy) can be the Gold Ranger? (it better not be Raymond!)
Credits: I think Tanya's the first one to get the identity of the Gold Ranger right.
Thoughts: And thus we reach the penultimate chapter of the Gold Ranger saga where the powers turn out to be...Trey of Triforia? Yeah, it's a neat idea and it makes sense since he did come from space, but considering all the false leads, it just feels weird that it was all leading up to "some guy we never saw before who happens to have three distinct bodies". Despite that, at least they did try to make it up to us with the Billy reveal but as for why he didn't gain the powers...I do wonder somehow if this has to do with the writers just not wanting him back as a Ranger or just the utter decay of relations between the show runners and David Yost considering what ultimately happens in the end. The Goldar/Rito subplot, as weird and not-too-prominent as it's been, at least has an interesting build to their return to Rita and Zedd, though it feels like even the writers and Paul and Jason seem to not be sure how long or if the whole detective thing will work out in the end if they're back to their generic bully outfits.
A Golden Homecoming: aka: Return of the Golden Boy (or: Massive Monster Mashup: October 4th, 1996)
Is that supposed to be the Zeo Crystal? No wait...that's with the Zeo Rangers themselves...so what the heck is that thing?
In range? How far did Tommy have to go to get his "mystery candidate"? Wait...out of range...David's reservation...it's another fake out or they're going through with it.
We're using all the Zeo Crystals. Well at least we know where the Zeo Crystals are...but how did they change shape?
It's Tommy...and a random guy in a trenchcoat and doo-rag. He is taller than Tommy...but I know girls who probably are taller than Tommy.
Wait...that face...could it...
Yes, it's Tommy and "mystery person!" I knew it would be them!
Squibs going off behind us, run for your lives!
Zordon, I got "him". And...Mondo knows so can you just teleport us already?
Tanya, watch "The Wedding". Getting there in time on foot is doable.
Hey "bro", these are Cogs. They're sort of like Putties only more persistent and this tendency to add "beep" to the end of their sentences. Very annoying.
When in doubt, go TOMMY!
Those "Kyas"...they sound so familiar...almost like...another Red Ranger...no not Rocky, "him".
Tommy: See what I mean? Cogs are just annoying!
Rocky: How can he say he sounded like a Red Ranger? The only other Red Ranger than him is me and I'm still stuck in this Power Chamber with the rest of you guys! (though there is that guy in Switzerland but he's still there with his bro and that generic Asian girl)
When in doubt, RUN AWAY!
You have to tell Tommy where it's safe? Considering their cover was blown, shouldn't you just teleport now?
Come on...I'm not a genius for nothing you know.
How can they get those few more feet if they switch the camera to slo-mo? I get Viewtiful Joe was based on toku but this isn't how it works!
Dang Charley Horse! Go on without me, i'll make a final stand!
Celebration dance-beep!
And...white teleport. Though having Tommy as Red and someone else as White really does feel familiar...as if a certain situation has reversed...for the moment.
Well they got their new Gold Ranger...oh well, time for our big Microsoft update plot!
Time to unseal that Neo-Plutonium, it's time to get destructive! TAKE THAT, UN SECURITY COUNCIL!!!
How is plutonium invincible? Or...is radiation just that strong when applied by apoxy?
OK, who let Goldar into the boss's seat? Or does he finally realize he can be more than a bootlicker?
Wait, Goldar fighting Jason!? JASON!?!? I thought this show forgot he existed!
EXTREME RITA/FRED CLOSE-UP! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAH!
Look, I know that Pink's gone but I can see so many females better at maid outfits than some former bootlicker and his skeleton idiot buddy.
Why do they keep referring to Goldar as a monkey? He may have flying monkey wings but he isn't that simian.
Look, I need someone to read my fanfictions to; Finnster's ignoring me on purpose and Squatt and Baboo are even more braindead! I need someone with actual honest criticism!
I seem to notice the wings are some sort of matter of honor for Goldar; why else does he go back and forth in holding them?
Goldar: This feels so familiar...I see Rita and Zedd, but the sword reminds me of someone else...
"You can never be nice"...considering what happens to those two...or are dreams just the means that the UAE keep villainy going?
Rito, get up! I...remember...(and I also remember that Fred needs is boots licked right away!)
Goldar, we get it...I'd say break into song but only if Master Vile was your boss. Fred wouldn't like it.
Where are they? Up there, in a million pieces!
Great, now Tommy's using Billy's secret door. How can be a secret door if anyone can use it?
As for "him"...eh, he just needs a change in costume.
And Stone's letting them stay in their punk outfits? Or is this just when they need to do crap like this?
Dang...he's trusting us with a car this nice...this feels like "Trick or Treat"...only we didn't have to almost lose a game-show and be disqualified!
I'm with Skull: it really feels like the show is starting to realize the detective bit isn't going to work for them. (and it could explain a few things for next season)
Yeah, this is all set-up for Goldar and Rito's "take this job and shove it" bit.
Hey, maybe we can give them this whole Pavlov reaction; that would be fun.
Somehow as idiotic as Rito can get, he can have that awesome bit of menace that goes with his goofiness.
Old armpit bit. Yep, they're back. (and Bulk and Skull are so screwed)
Great they're acting disorderly. NO MORE TREATS FOR YOU TONIGHT!
No, not the bike! That was ours for an entire half-season!
Well if Stone's car gets ruined...they are in for it.
Well revelation time. It's obvious now but if anyone wants to think it's a fakeout and have another option, final chance to say it...
JAAAAAASOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (WE MISSED YOU BRO!)
Mondo: I look so forboding in this crack like this. Almost like I was a wizard and not a robotic master.
So there's Silo and Mechanizer, wonder who else is here?
Sprocket: I learned so much mayhem from Silo...we need to get him back immediately.
That's not Neo-Plutonium. That's just magma.
DRILL MASTER!? HE WAS FROM ADAM'S DREAM; STOCK FOOTAGE OR NO STOCK FOOTAGE, THEY NEED TO SAY WHERE HE COMES FROM!
And there's...Bara Saucer...they never fought him.
Why not send Drill Master? I get Sprocket loving Silo but he at least needs to prove himself.
(theme from "The Terminator" forbodingly plays in the background as machines march)
Oh yeah, Trey. Look, can't we just give it to Jason now and move on cause machines on the march and all that.
That had to happen didn't it? Let's just do the short-short version cause Jason could be needed out there.
Eh, I'm rusty and you guys have a Red that dealt with Silo before. (not Tommy; Rocky actually created that mess)
Well they're doing the whole "Main Drain" bit again: taking a giant and shrinking them to make a point.
Question: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE ZEO RANGERS TAKES ON NEO-PLUTONIUM ARMOR? Answer: THEY GET CRUSHED!
Tommy: What is with these squibs hitting me today!?
New strategy...that they never really used prior.
They're still just STANDING THERE!? TREY, YOU'RE USELESS (ALL THREE OF YOU!!!)
I embrace you...think of it as a bro hug to the soul.
Billy: Why the heck didn't they do this with me? I want Trey of Heart to embrace me dearly.
I'd break out the AC/DC but he's supposed to be the "Gold Ranger" so...
You now possess our power. May you not be a weak babyman with them when you're not out of costume.
Zordon, Jason's been through this rodeo before; don't need to force this on him like the old days.
Now that's a 'BACK TO ACTION' like you mean it!
Question: WHOSE KICK IS WEAKER THAN A BABYMAN!? Answer: YOURS!
Yep, just like old times...only now you're the 6th and Tommy's the Red...
At least they remember they have that thing. Really, PR can be better at organizing toys than Sentai.
Well he's stunned...but not destroyed...yeah, this armor is tough.
Question: WHOSE WEAPONS MEAN NOTHING TO ME NOW!? Answer: YOURS!
ANGRY SCOTTISH FINGER-POINTING POWER!
Great, Orbus is learning from the school of robot lampreys.
Question: WHOSE GOING TO FLY THE POWER RANGERS INTO THE SUN AGAIN!? Answer: ME!!!!
WE NEED ZEO ZORD POWER, NO...or not.
Well Jason's doing great, but you guys...yeah, not beating that giant Silo. And we're not going back to the sun again after my little trip there a while back.
If it's unlike what's on Earth, then...wait, where did he construct it?
Yep: Neo-Plutonium Silo + Zords = Kentucky Fried Rangers.
WE'RE YOUNG, FREE, AND RECKLESS! JUST LIKE A SPRINGSTEEN SONG!
Dang Stone and his love of gas-guzzling sportscars!
Didn't you check that thing before you decided to chase after the Easy Rider duo?
Question: How the heck do burritos equate to a giant Silo? Answer: No clue, but we'll have to figure it out now.
HEY, I GAVE THE CITY ORDINANCE THAT I'D BE THE ONLY ONE ON THIS ROAD AT THIS TIME OF DAY!
Neat, the Godzilla car crush. (too bad it's just going to lead to a stupid end for Stone and the idiots)
Yeah we suck so we're going home now.
So then I suppose this confirms the Zeo powers are from Triforia...well considering Trey, I don't think that's a good sign.
Its...more shapes.
Super Zeo Gems? Wait, they're smaller than the regular Zeo Crystal, how the heck are they more powerful?
Really the more I hear about how Triforia is the basis of the power, the more I say the sooner these guys dump them the better.
And...there they go. Smell you three later!
Yep: the moment Zedd returns, we get back to "Attack on Titan" tactics. Yeesh.
Well it certainly made the Power Chamber...brighter...
HOW DOES ALPHA KNOW THEY'RE ZORDS!? (OK, if Billy built the classic Zeo Zords, having the Triforians keep the real ones...that works)
Wow, so our real Zords...are just humanoid versions of our shapes. Neat but a tad weird if you ask me.
Dang, how the heck could they get their actual Zords? I liked the old ones!
KLANK, ALL OUT ASSAULT, NOW!
They're not actually new creatures but by saying they're new, it's motivation for the six of them.
STAND AND POSING!
Question: Whose flying away like a little baby? Answer: ME!
You will believe...a star can fly.
You're not pulling that sun bit ever again, you big jerk!
BACKHAND TO THE FACE! AW SNAP!
We never fought Mechanizer as a giant so let's just crush him like we did.
ZEO ZORD STARE!!!!
Rocky: WHY AM I THE ONE FIGHTING THE NEW GUY!?
Hosehead? That's the name they're going with him?
Feel my afterburners, you saucer freak!
Here's some laser to your flat top, you flattop!
Yep, me and that drill guy...finally...and even more epic: underwater.
Adam: Did Mondo read my dreams and get the idea to turn him into a monster? It's like Artismole all over again!
Hey, I was learning how to fight Adiane down here...you'd understand, right?
Dang that drill is just so rubbery.
Sorry, but your drill won't pierce the heavens...mine is.
And he's retreating to space again. That Silo, he'll never learn.
Question: WHAT'S THE VELOCITY OF A MISSILE IN SPACE!? Answer: YOU'LL FIND OUT WHEN IT HITS YOU! (or not)
NO...THIS IS SO MUCH MORE PATHETIC THAN THE REGULAR ZEO MEGAZORD (explodes)
Neo-Plutonium is so overrated. Next time: go with Double-Secret-Neo-Plutonium!
The flight pattern would make way more sense if that was U.A.O.H. and not the Zordon bunch.
Well we just ran out of gas...maybe we should have stolen that too?
Home? It's the middle of a forest, what the heck is here!?
Sis...you finally mastered the Glinda bubble! I knew you could!
Cheer up, Stone. You live in Angel Grove, they have insurance for this. (WE ARE FARMERS! DUN-DUDUDUN-DUDUDUNDUNDUN!)
At least we're alive; and that's all that matters.
My policy is going to skyrocket; let me be as I try to figure out how to pay it.
Just like old times...Jason's punching, Tommy's...standing there.
The Peace Conference? Yeah it was boring. As for the others: Zack went to Munich to work on their music scene and Trini stayed in Geneva and joined and NGO, you knew she would out there.
Leaving was tough but you know how cheap Saban gets. Sure hope they didn't replace me with a cardboard cutout. (Tommy: Um...about that...)
Jason, sure you left the Rangers in good hands? Should we show him a film real of the two years since he's left with Tommy running them?
No one's more important than anyone. Except me, because I'm THE TOMMY!
It's great to be back. Now to get back to...what do you mean Adam's been doing the karate tournaments in my place!?
Credits: Just turn and walk away...leave him to his misery and his insurance premiums...
Thoughts: It's great to have Jason back, pure and simple. The surprise wasn't a massive and amazing moment like "White Light", but it was still just a real fun one that acknowledged the history of the series and sort of gets us back to where we were while still moving forwards. Aside from that, it was a good episode all around with a lot of interesting things going on. It was weird they'd have a small fight prior to introducing the Super Zeo Zords, but it really felt like the Neo-Metal intro in Goggle-V and sort of allowed for the raising of the stakes on Mondo's side. (maybe seeing Somnibot ripped to shreds made him realize he had to upgrade now or else) Likewise I think a new reason as to why the Zeo powers were ultimately abandoned seems to be forming after seeing Trey and Triforia are the reason behind them all: with how powerful they are that someone with three constitutions are the only ones that can hold them and seeing what happened to him (let alone Triforia seems to be the source of the Zeo powers akin to Ninjor making both the Dino and Ninja Coins), it does make me believe that if Earth didn't make it's own set of powers (or at least something purer to link Earth and Eltar together instead of via a conduit associated with Ninjor, Aquitar or Triforia...hint hint...), then they'd just keep finding new ways of getting screwed over with the way things are. (and thus why Billy has his secret project) The Super Zeo Zords are blocky but they are cool and makes sense they'd be the original Triforian Zords, sort of akin to the connection of Aquitar to the Shogun Zords and the Battle Borgs. And as for Goldar and Rito: yeah they may be goofy but it's better seeing them as menacing while goofy instead of just brainless servants; so having them rejoin Rita and Zedd was for the better...even at the cost of Lieutenant Stone's car.
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A review of Power Rangers Zeo episodes 31-34: the second half of the Gold Ranger saga! Featuring Rock-a-Bye Power Rangers, Do I Know You?, Revelations of Gold & A Golden Homecoming!
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I felt so badly for Somnibot. She could have been a powerful ally!
I like Puppetman too!