Episode 049: Mighty Morphin : Return of an Old Friend part 1
Season 01, Episode 49
Embedded Files
February 28th, 1994 - Monday
During a special Parents’ Day at the Youth Center, Rita strikes with a sinister plan — kidnapping the Rangers’ families to lure them into battle. With their loved ones held hostage and the team’s morale shaken, the Rangers must fight harder than ever to protect both their powers and the people they care about most.
Recurring Promos & Sweepstakes
New Saturday morning lineup promo!
Full Episode! (and alternate versions)
"Today on Power Rangers" by Dave Mallow
Full 1994 Original Episode!
(there was no "Next Time" for this episode)
Tommy audio voiceover promo (ending credits)
October 31st, 2025
Hasbro Reignition version
Additional Promos for this Episode
July 17th, 1996
(Wednesday)
Zeo Intro ID
July 17th, 1996
(Wednesday)
Special Intro from -- ()
July 17th, 1996
(Wednesday)
MMPR PSA:
July 17th, 1996
(Wednesday)
August 3rd, 1998
(Monday)
October 18th, 1999
(Monday)
Nicktoons UK
June 2011
Monster Introductions this Episode
Dramole
Created by Finster and unleashed on Angel Grove, this armored mole‑beast tunnels silently underfoot, striking without warning and blanketing victims in a hypnotic gas that bends their will to Rita’s command. When Dramole surfaces, the ground becomes a trap, the sky grows dark, and even the strongest minds risk slipping under his control.
Additional Airings for this Episode
Monday, February 28, 1994
Fox Kids
Tuesday, May 24, 1994
Fox Kids
Tuesday, July 12, 1994
Fox Kids
Monday, August 29, 1994
Fox Kids
Monday, May 22, 1995
Fox Kids
Wednesday, July 17, 1996
Fox Kids
Monday, August 3, 1998
Fox Kids
Monday, October 18, 1999
Fox Kids
Sunday, March 17, 2002
ABC Family
Saturday, May 7, 2005
ABC Family
Thursday, March 16, 2006
ABC Family
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Toon Disney
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Toon Disney
Trivia for this Episode
Footage adapted from Zyu2 #05 for the battles with Dramole. The full original raw footage of this has not yet been made available.
This marks Tommy's first return since his cameo in Doomsday part 2, and from the pilot of "Cybertron" (VR Troopers) that JDF had filmed after he originally left Power Rangers following "Green Candle part 2".
Debut of new Megazord transformation filming sequence.
Editor's Notes
Just for fun- a new horrifying rendition of Cyclops! (soon)
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