| “The Wrath of Tiger Claw” | |||||||
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| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 TV series) episode | |||||||
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| Season Code: | 219 | ||||||
| Episode: | 45 | ||||||
| Original airdate | June 8, 2014 | ||||||
| Written by | Christopher Yost | ||||||
| Supervising Producer | Ant Ward | ||||||
| Producers: | Vladimir Radev | ||||||
| Directed by | Michael Chang | ||||||
| Voice Direction | Andrea Romano | ||||||
| Supervising Director | Ciro Nieli | ||||||
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"The Wrath of Tiger Claw" is the nineteenth episode of the second season of the 2012 TV series, and the forty-fifth episode overall in the series.
Production-wise, it is the eighteenth episode of Season 2, and the forty-fourth episode overall. It first aired on June 8th, 2014.
Synopsis[]
When Karai begins to question her past, Tiger Claw returns and he intends to destroy the Turtles at any cost.
Characters[]
Major characters[]
- April O'Neil (Mae Whitman)
- Casey Jones (Josh Peck)
- Donatello (Rob Paulsen)
- Karai (Kelly Hu)
- Leonardo (Jason Biggs)
- Michelangelo (Greg Cipes)
- Raphael (Sean Astin)
- Tiger Claw (Eric Bauza)
Minor characters[]
- 80s Ninja Turtles (flashback only)
- 80s Donatello (flashback only)
- 80s Leonardo (flashback only)
- 80s Michelangelo (flashback only)
- 80s Raphael (flashback only)
- Irma (Kate Micucci)
- Kirby O'Neil (Keith Silverstein)
- Kraathatrogon (flashback only)
- Mr. Murakami (Sab Shimono)
- Shredder (Kevin Michael Richardson)
- Splinter (Hoon Lee)
Plot[]
The episode begins inside Shredder's hideout as a nighttime thunderstorm rages on outside. Karai briefly overlooks the city skyline and is then seen looking at a torn photograph of her mother. She has a flashback of Leo genuinely informing her that Splinter is her true birth father. Despite still being skeptical of the Turtles, Karai wonders if Leo is really telling her the truth. When Shredder comes in, Karai questions about her mother's past. Shredder tells her that Splinter is responsible for the death of her mother. Tiger Claw enters the room. Tiger Claw says that his hatred for the Turtles motivated him to escape the Kraathatrogon, and explains how he crossed different dimensions to return so he could have his revenge against all those who have wronged him. Shredder tells Tiger Claw to go after the turtles and despite Karai's objections, orders her to go with him.
The Turtles playfully duke it out for pizza gyoza, made by Murakami, when Leo jumps in and gets it. Raph recalls that he was too depressed to join in. Leo comments that the gyoza is that good. Murakami backs up Leo's words by adding that his business is more popular than ever because of it and giving the turtles more. As the other three turtles enjoy eating the pizza gyozas, Leo sits on a stool next to a large window overlooking the city streets, and continues moping over Karai's predicament, Donnie and Mikey tell Leo that Karai will come around and to believe in himself. Raph claims he doesn't trust her, before beating up Mikey for stealing a gyoza.
As Karai and Tiger Claw search for the turtles, Tiger Claw questions her about her having trouble keeping up. Karai mockingly tells him that she is going easy on him since he has one eye and no tail. Tiger Claw states she is a fool for making fun of him. Karai reminds Tiger Claw that he fought the Turtles before and lost to them, and questions him about his plan of revenge. He replies that he intends to destroy them not just by striking at their limbs but their hearts as well. Karai questions about his knowledge of the heart. Tiger Claw asks her why did Shredder sent her with him. Karai admits that she knew a lot about the Turtles and their friends, as well as the places they go to and where they live in. Tiger Claw reveals that both Casey and April were the riders of the worm that ate him and declares he wants revenge on them as well.
By the time Karai and Tiger claw came to Murakami's restaurant, they corner him, and interrogate him for information on the turtles. Seeing how frightened Murakami is, Karai backs down stating that there is no honor in this and leaves. Tiger Claw doesn't back down, stating he didn't come here for honor. He attacks Murakami and trashes the place. Meanwhile Mikey remembers that he left his pizza gyoza doggy bag back at the restaurant. The turtles go back to the restaurant, only to find the place wrecked and Murakami hiding underneath the counter. Murakami tells them that two people were looking for information. The turtles realize that it was Tiger Claw who is going after April and Casey and Karai is with him. They try to contact April and Casey, but to no avail.
April, Casey and Irma exit the movie theater. April is gushing over the movie while Casey complains about Irma tagging along. April then senses trouble and warns her friends that someone's watching them. April and Casey ditch Irma and split up, April being chased by Karai while Casey changes into his gear than gets ambushed by Tiger Claw. Karai finally catches up with April but tells her she wants to talk, not to fight.
While April chats with Karai, Donnie and Kirby try calling her, but don't get a response so Donnie and Leo head to the theater to start their search. Casey continues trying to fight off Tiger Claw while Tiger Claw continues to attack him, eventually throwing him off of a building. Casey calls the turtles before passing out. Mikey and Raph get the call while hanging out at the ice rink. Mikey suggest triangulating the signal from a satellite to locate Casey to which a surprised Raph agrees.
Donnie and Leo find April with Karai but April stops them from attacking. April informs the two Turtles that Karai means well, and Donnie trusts her. Karai, wanting to see if Splinter is really her father, lies to Leo that she believes him. Ecstatic, Leo takes her back to the lair to see Splinter. Donnie points out that Raph isn't going to believe this. Sure enough, back at the lair, Raphael really doesn't believe this. As Leo and Donnie try to reassure him that Karai means well, Raph interrogates her. During the argument Karai, still suspicious of the whole thing, slyly activates a tracking device for Tiger Claw to follow. The argument is interrupted by Splinter coming in. He is pleased to see his daughter and takes her to the dojo. No sooner has Splinter and Karai leave, Raph angrily punches Leo on the shoulder.
By the time, Splinter and Karai get to the dojo, Karai is amazed by the scenery. Splinter hands Karai, the real photograph of himself with Tang Shen. The kunoichi then sees the portrait of herself with her parents, Splinter and Tang Shen. Karai is taken a back, realizing her brothers and her father are actually telling her the truth. At the same time, she is horrified not only by her previous actions, but the fact that Shredder has been lying to her all these years. The Turtles overhear the conversation. As they come into the dojo, they are also taken a back that Karai actually believed the truth at the dojo. Karai apologizes for her deception. Splinter explains she has to see the truth with her own eyes. Karai understanding her situation, admits she was lying before she actually saw the truth. Splinter believes the Shredder's forces are on their way. Karai reveals that Tiger Claw is tracking her. Raph is not surprised while the other turtles are taken a back even more. As Tiger Claw nears, Karai desperately tries to make amends and volunteers to lure Tiger Claw away. Splinter tells the turtles to go with their sister while he and April take care of Casey. He then tells his first born, that she is who she chooses to be, not who others tell her to be. Raphael throws shade at his sister for her actions, saying that some people like him choose to be right all the time, but Leo angrily orders him to go.
The five siblings, lead Tiger Claw to a frozen meat shop. The turtles fight and lose to Tiger Claw. When Karai appears, Tiger Claw asks if Karai is going to finish the Turtles. Karai refuses and decides to fight Tiger Claw, only to be knocked out and used as a hostage to keep the turtles at bay. Tiger Claw escapes with Karai. Leo wants to go after them but Mikey is too injured to continue so they let them go. Despite the fact that she genuinely knows the truth and how she saved them, Raphael believes Shredder is welcoming Karai back home. However Shredder is anything but welcoming. When Tiger Claw returns to Shredder with Karai, he lets Shredder know about Karai's betrayal. Karai demands that he tell her the truth about Splinter being her real father. Shredder comes up to her and finally admits to her that she is Hamato Yoshi's daughter. Karai is even more horrified. Shredder then orders Tiger Claw to take her away, locking her away in a cell as Karai cries out, ending the episode.
Errors[]
- At the ice rink, Michelangelo explains to Raphael that they can triangulate the location of Casey's T-Phone, however Casey does not have a T-Phone, instead owning a regular smartphone.
- This is a detail that constantly changes in later episodes; occasionally Casey swaps between using a T-Phone and having a regular smartphone.
Trivia[]
- The Triceratons and the 80's Turtles make cameo appearances in Tiger Claw's flashback.
- While fighting Tiger Claw, Casey Jones calls him Katmandude this is a reference to Katmandu, who like Tiger Claw is a humanoid tiger.
- This is the final episode to feature Jason Biggs as the voice of Leonardo. Beginning from the next episode, Leo is voiced by Dominic Catrambone for the rest of Season 2, while Seth Green would ultimately permanently replace them as the voice of Leonardo for the rest of the series starting with Season 3.
- According to Kirby's phone, the date this episode took place was May 19th.
- This episode marks the final appearance of Mr. Murakami.
Quotes[]
Leonardo: (in a flashback of "The Manhattan Project, Part 1") Karai, Karai, don't do this. Splinter, he's your father. Your true father! (back to the present) Hamato Yoshi. Shredder: What is it that troubles you, my daughter? Karai: I want to know the truth: the truth about my mother... and Splinter. Shredder: You know the truth, my daughter. Hamato Yoshi took your mother away. (Tiger Claw arrives in with an eye patch on his left eye and a torn right ear) |
Tiger Claw: I have returned… Shredder: Tiger Claw. Karai: How?! You were eaten by a giant alien worm! Tiger Claw: And you believe that such a thing could contain my hate? My hate is what kept me going. As I tore my way out of the belly of the Kraathatrogon. As I battled through the armies of the Kraang. Across alien worlds that would drive lesser men mad! Finally, back here. Back to my enemies. I would have my revenge against Splinter. Against his hideous reptiles. And against those who trapped me in that wretched worm's belly. |
Donatello: He's still brooding. Raphael: He's thinking about her. About Karai. Leonardo: Master Splinter is her father. How could she still want to be with the Shredder? Michelangelo: -mouth full- You have to have faith, Leo. Her entire relationship would be a lie. It would change everything she knows. The truth will set her free. Just give her the time she needs to accept who she is! Donatello: Right… Look, Leo, she'll come around. |
Tiger Claw: To destroy warriors such as these, you don't strike at their limbs. You go for their heart. Karai: And what does an overgrown cat know of heart? Tiger Claw: Why do you think the Shredder sent you with me? Karai: -sudden comprehension- Because I know them… I know the places they go, I know their weakness. Their friends… April O'Neil and Casey Jones. |
Karai: The turtles. Murakami: I don't know what you're talking about. Karai: Lying will only make this worse! Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello! Where do they live? Murakami: I don't know…! Please… Please…! Karai: -backs off- There's no honor in this… Tiger Claw: I didn't come here for honor. |
Leonardo: Tiger Claw is back! And he's going after April and Casey! Donatello: We have to get to April! And Casey, you know, time permitting. |
Casey: -(after watching a movie with April and Irma)- I just don't get why our date had a third wheel attached to it. Irma: Hello. I'm right here. Casey: That's the problem! |
Casey: Yes! Coast is clear! Casey Jones can't be caught -sees Tiger Claw- Aw, nuts… |
April: You wanna do this, Karai? Fine! But I'm warning you, I've been training with Master Splinter big time! And I'm ready to kick your butt! Karai: I didn't come to fight. I came to talk. April: Oh… Well, I've been trained in that too. |
Casey: If it wasn't for the fact that I'm gonna die, this would be so cool! |
Tiger Claw: You will pay for what you did to me. The suffering you caused, the pain I endured! Casey: You're not still mad about the whole worm thing, are you? |
Raphael: -answers his T-Phone- Casey? Casey? Casey, answer me! Something's wrong, Mikey, what're we gonna do? Michelangelo: I know exactly what to do! We use our phones to triangulate the position of Casey's T-Phone by bouncing the locator signal off the satellite. Raphael: That's… actually a good idea. It's like we're in some kind of alternate universe, or something. Michelangelo: You can also track pizza delivery guys that way. Booyakasha. |
Karai: I believe you, Leonardo! I believe that Splinter is my true father. April: I believe that she believes you. Donatello: I believe... April. (Leo is paused for a moment) Leonardo: This... this is great! I knew you'd come around. We'll take you to the lair to see Master Splinter. (he pulls Karai to take her to the lair with April following, and Donnie becomes nervous) Donatello: Whoo, Raph's not gonna believe this. (at the lair, Raph is furious) Raphael: I DON'T BELIEVE THIS! What have you guys done?! |
Raphael: What world do you live in, that it's OK to bring the Princess of the Foot Clan to our secret lair?! Leonardo: What happened to Casey? Raphael: Tiger Claw threw him off a building. And you just brought his partner in crime home for dinner! Karai: Shredder lied to me! I didn't know. Raphael: Did you *know* that I'm about to stick this sai right up your... Leonardo: Raph, no! She understands now! (Karai secretly uses a tracking device to signal Tiger Claw) Donatello: She gets it. She knows the truth, Raph. Everything's gonna be fine. |
Leonardo: Will you just listen?! Raphael: I've heard enough from you and your girlfriend! She's probably leading the Shredder here right now! Splinter: Enough! (he sees Karai with the Turtles) Miwa. Karai: (bows) Splinter. Splinter: Come with me. (Karai follows as Raph punches Leo) |
Splinter: I retain very little from my old life, but this I will never let go… (Hands Karai full photograph of her mother) and Splinter- My daughter. Karai: -(Sees picture of Splinter, Tang Shen, and herself as a baby)- I-I can't believe it. You're telling the truth…! All these years the Shredder has been lying to me…! Leonardo: Wait, you can't believe it? I thought you DID believe it. If you didn't believe it, why did you come down here? Karai: -(Turns to Splinter)- Father… What have I done?! |
Splinter: -(To Karai)- You are who you choose to be. Not what others make you. Raphael: Some of us choose to be right all the time. Leonardo: Will you just GO! |
Raphael: Well, Princess? You got us into this. Where to? Karai: I… I don't know. Michelangelo: EVERYONE STOP! I know exactly where to go! Donatello: I feel scared… |
Tiger Claw: -defeating Leo- Karai, would you like the honor of finishing him? Karai: I have no honor… But that's about to change! |
Donatello: I think his shell was knocked loose. We have to get him back to Master Splinter. Leonardo: Karai... Raphael: I still don't trust her. Leonardo: Are you kidding?! She saved us! Raphael: The Shredder raised her. Daddy's probably welcoming her home right now. |