Episode 004: Mighty Morphin : A Pressing Engagement
Season 01, Episode 04
Embedded Files
September 9th, 1993 - Thursday
Jason tries to beat a local bench-pressing record held by Bulk. Rita sends King Sphinx to take advantage of Jason's doubt, separating him from the others. Facing a giant Goldar & King Sphinx alone in a hidden location, Jason holds out hope the other Rangers can find him.
Recurring Promos & Sweepstakes
"Who Can Stop Them?" recurring promo, 20 secs
"Monsters are Coming" recurring promo, 20 secs
"You Thought They Were Extinct" recurring promo, 20 secs
"Power Rangers on Fox" Toy Giveaway promo!
Full Episode! (and alternate versions)
Intro ID & "Today on Power Rangers" by Dave Mallow
Full Original 1993 Episode
(there was no "Next Time" segment for this episode)
January 9th, 2010 Disney Re-Version
May 30th, 2025 Hasbro Reignition version
Additional Promos for this Episode
February 13th, 1997 (Thursday)
September 10th, 1998 (Thursday)
December 31st, 1998 (Thursday)
September 2nd, 1999 (Thursday)
January, 2010
Monster Introductions this Episode
King Sphinx
King Sphinx is a winged warrior of ancient wrath, pushing Jason to his biggest challenge yet.
Power Weapons
Rita's right-hand henchman at the forefront of her war with Zordon's forces.
Additional Airings for this Episode
Original Fox Kids run
Wednesday, September 29, 1993
Friday, October 29, 1993
Monday, December 6, 1993
Fox Kids "Weird Week" / Power Rangers Classic
Thursday, February 13, 1997
Fox Kids "Power Rangers Power Playback"
Thursday, September 10, 1998
Fox Kids "Week of Mondo Marathons: Power Rangers Power Playback" day
Thursday, December 31, 1998
Fox Kids "Power Playback O-T-O" (One Time Only)
Thursday, September 2, 1999
ABC Kids (Disney Re-Version)
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Trivia for this Episode
Retro-introduction of the Power Crystals, first appearance of Billy's lab, first mention of the Morphin Grid.
Although heavily marketed in Power Rangers merchandise at the time, this was the only episode for King Sphinx.
First episode with the new teleportation sound effect that would be used through the end of season 04 (Zeo).
Footage mostly adapted from Zyuranger episode 05 and episode 06 for the battles against King Sphinx.
King Sphinx was voiced by Richard Cansino, and his original concept art is shown below:
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During the Megazord battle, several short clips are used from future Zyuranger episodes, one of which accidentally includes an above-view shot of the Rangers in the Megazord cockpit but shows the Dragonzord symbol, who wouldn't debut in Power Rangers for another 13 episodes.
King Sphinx was in the original pilot version of Power Rangers and was called "Fly Guy", with just the Zord battle footage being used.
In 2013, the Power Rangers Action Card Game from Bandai featured a King Sphinx card:
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In 2020, Hasbro unveiled a new King Sphinx figure for their Lightning Collection line:
In 2021, King Sphinx was added to "Power Rangers Legacy Wars" as a skin for Goldar, and in the "Heroes of the Grid" game unleashed a villain expansion pack #3, featuring King Sphinx and many others:
In 2022 ,Super7 released a 7" action figure in their Ultimates line:
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