Mikey Takes Charge

	Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1; August 9, 2024 - August 9, 2024; List of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episodes
	Episodes: Leo Nardo Stands Alone; Mikey Does the Right Thing; Raph Thinks It Through; Donnie Hangs Tough; Bishop Makes Her Move; Night of the Mechazoids; Raph vs. Water; Mikey Takes Charge; Splinter and April Fight a Goldfish; Donnie Goes Deep; Leonardo Saddles Up; The Pearl; Season 1 – Season 2

“Mikey Takes Charge”
Tale of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episode
Season Code:	001
Episode:	8
Original airdate	August 9, 2024 (Paramount+)
Written by	Alex Hanson
Producers:	Louis J. Cuck
Supervising Director	Colin Heck
Storyboard Artist:	Ian Higginbotham; Jasmine Goggins; Jaxon Sorby
Episode chronology
"Raph vs. Water"	"Splinter and April Fight a Goldfish"

"Mikey Takes Charge" is the eighth episode of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It aired on August 9th, 2024.

Synopsis[]

Mikey and Genghis Frog are sent into the storm on a supply run to the local market when they encounter the electrifying LEE THE EEL! Now Mikey has to step up and be a LEADER!

Appearing in Mikey Takes Charge[]

Major characters[]

Genghis Frog (Amad Jackson/Fred Tatasciore)
Lee the Eel (Jillian Bell)
Michelangelo (Shamon Brown, Jr.)
Purple Dragons
- Angel (Jamila Velazquez)
- Cane (Courtney Lin)
- Hun (Carlin James)

Minor characters[]

Anamika Khatri (Anjali Bhimani) (debut)
College girl (Courtney Lin) (debut)
Donatello (Micah Abbey)
Harold (Fred Tatasciore)
Leonardo (Nicolas Cantu)
Mr. Whiskers (debut)
Raphael (Brady Noon)
Splinter (Fred Tatasciore)

Species[]

Cat
Human
Mutant eel
Mutant frog
Mutant rat
Mutant turtle

Objects and vehicles[]

Battle axe
Bō
Bricky
Hockey stick-knife (debut)
Katana
Nunchaku
Sai

Locations[]

New York City
- Khatri's Foodmart (debut)
- Turtle Lair

Episode[]

Voice-over introduction[]

Raphael: Previously on the "Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"... Okay, April interviewed Dad about the big storm, but Dad's still talking in vermin, so I did a little creative editing. Everyone's being super annoying, blah, blah, blah. Someone's jackhammering away, and I raged out a bit. Dad sends us all out on errands, but he forces me to take Ray and Scumbug to see who's making all the noise. And then we find these new mutants called the East River Three. They're trying to flood the city, part of some big plan they've got. Now, I gotta warn my brothers so we can go out there and stomp these guys.

Plot[]

Michelangelo and Genghis Frog head out in a storm to get groceries because Genghis has eaten everything in the Lair. As they walk to Khatri's Foodmart, Mikey explains that Ms. Khatri is super friendly and gives them food, instead of them "borrowing" stuff like they used to. He also shows off the reusable tote bags that Ms. Khatri gave them for free. The tote bag has a picture of her cat, Mr. Whiskers, on it.

When they enter the store, Mikey goes to the counter to greet Ms. Khatri. Standing next to her is the Purple Dragons member called Angel. Ms. Khatri clearly appears frightened, but the looks Angel is shooting her direction are menacing, so the woman merely asks if Mikey is there for groceries. When Mikey and Genghis go to begin their shopping, Ms. Khatri looks dejected. After filling his bag with groceries, Mikey heads up front again where he realizes the Purple Dragons are robbing the place. Ms. Khatri says "finally", glad that he figured it out. Angel demands that Mikey and Genghis put down their weapons and let the Purple Dragons leave with their haul, or the old lady gets it. She grabs Ms. Khatri and hauls her up on top of the counter before pointing a knife at her face.

A fight breaks out between the mutants and the Dragons. Angel throws Ms. Khatri to the floor in order to join the battle, and one of the shoppers, an elderly man named Harold, rushes to her side. The building begins to shake and a hole opens in the floor underneath Ms. Khatri. She falls and Mikey leaps after her, managing to grab her arm before she hits the water below, where a large creature is swimming. Harold reaches down and grabs Ms. Khatri's hand to help her up. They stare into each other's eyes, addressing each other by first names. It is clear they have been hiding feelings of affection. The store starts to flood and everyone climbs to the top of the shelves.

Ms. Khatri and Harold huddle together atop the shelves as Lee the Eel menaces the store. Mikey battles the eel and finally one of the Purple Dragons has had enough and tries to reach the exit, but Lee blocks her way. Cane jumps from one shelving unit to another and then grabs onto an overhead fluorescent light. She's too heavy though, and the light fixture breaks away, swinging down to hit Ms. Khatri. She is knocked off of her perch, but Harold catches her hand before she hits the electrified water. Once more the pair call each other's names and Mikey finally figures out they have some kind of unspoken love story going.

Mikey finally uses a maneuver that causes Lee to become entangled in the overhead wires. Mikey then falls into the water with Mr. Whiskers. Ms. Khatri and Harold also fall into the water but because the eel is dangling overhead, the water is no longer electrified. Mikey gets the front door open and the water begins spilling out of the store. Ms. Khatri and Harold thank Mikey for saving them and for giving them a second chance at life - and love. The two hold each other as they walk away from the store.