Episode 023: Mighty Morphin : Itsy Bitsy Spider
Season 01, Episode 23
Season 01, Episode 23
October 19th, 1993 - Tuesday
Save the statue! Billy and Trini petition to save the Forest Spirit Statue; an historical Angel Grove relic used to ward off insects. Rita orders Squatt & Baboo to steal the statue, then commends Finster to create a slimy spider monster. While teaching Hip Hop Kido in the park, Zack's students succumb to a sleeping powder released by moths, then sees something very wrong with the statue.
Recurring Promos & Sweepstakes
Full Episode! (and alternate versions)
"Today on Power Rangers" by Dave Mallow
Full 1993 Original Episode
(there was no "Next Time" for this episode)
July 17th, 2010 Disney Re-version
July 25th, 2025 Hasbro Reignition version
Additional Promos for this Episode
"Wacky Villains Week" promo
September 29th, 1998
(Monday)
July 25th, 2025 Hasbro Reignition version
Monster Introduction this Episode
Spidertron
Spidertron is a sinister arachnid monster hidden within the Forest Spirit statue, spinning webs of sleep to conquer Angel Grove.
Additional Airings for this Episode
Wednesday, December 1, 1993
Fox Kids
Monday, May 30, 1994
Fox Kids
Thursday, October 20, 1994
Fox Kids
Wednesday, October 25, 1995
Fox Kids
Friday, June 6, 1997
Fox Kids
Thursday, October 1, 1998
Fox Kids
Tuesday, September 21, 1999
Fox Kids
Monday, October 28, 2002
ABC Family
Saturday, July 17, 2010
ABC Kids
Trivia for this Episode
Trini & Billy refer to a science lab teacher, Mr. Barts, and is the only mention of him in the franchise.
Spidertron received a place in the 1994 Bandai toyline.
Tommy is again away at "karate practice" due to lack of Green Ranger Sentai footage.
Footage mostly adapted from Zyuranger episode 25.
Editor's Notes