Introduction

'CAUSE IIIII WANNA BEEEEE A POWER RANGER!

The Episode

The Rangers are at the park, playing volleyball, when Baboo and several Putties show up, unnoticed. Baboo has created a potion that will turn the Rangers into punks when consumed. After spiking the team's drinks, Baboo leaves. Kimberly and Billy decide to take a break, and then become angry after taking a few sips. They knock the other drinks to the ground, thereby sparing the other Rangers.

Meanwhile, Rita wants Finster to create another monster. Finster already has one made: the Terror Toad. It has a large appetite, and unlike Pudgy Pig, it's sole purpose is to eat the Rangers and has no known weakness.

THE NEXT DAY, Kimberly and Billy come to school dressed like punks (and unlike Bulk and Skull, who are wunks, K&B actually look like punks). Billy intimidates Bulk while Kimberly hits on Skull. Zordon orders Alpha to quarantine Kimberly and Billy, while the other Rangers deal with Terror Toad. Zordon explains that Kim and Billy can be cured, however: there is a plant known as the Singing Squash, located in another dimension. If Alpha can locate it, and grind it into juice, the duo will be back to normal.

The Rangers find out that Terror Toad is actually a very difficult foe, as he eats Trini and then goes after Zack. Alpha fends off several Putties, then gets the squash. He cures Billy and Kimberly, and the go to help Jason. Terror Toad then eats Billy, then attempts to eat Jason. As he does so, Kimberly fires her Power Bow at the toad's stomach, releasing the Rangers. As a preemptive measure, Kimberly kills the monster by firing an arrow down his gullet.

With the day once again saved, Bulk and Skull challenge the Rangers to volleyball...but end up getting caught up in their own net.

My Opinion

I enjoyed this episode for several reasons, such as Alpha getting a starring role alongside Kimberly and Billy. I also enjoy the fact that Terror Toad (and by extension, Rita) nearly defeated the Rangers.

...However, by this point, I feel sorry for Bulk and Skull always getting the short end of the stick. Sure, they may be bullying idiots, but you can't help but pity them. And, in my opinion, this serves as the catalyst for their popularity, and their eventual character development.

Final Score

7/10