Morphylogeny

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

Opening credits scenes, MMPR season 2 version 3.

Opening is about 1:00;00 by itself.


Source Description Caption Edit Note
ZYU #15.

Close on a massive fireball explosion against a dark background.

"Closed Captioned" square speech balloon logo is embedded.

Fades in from white; Plays in reverse; Fades out.

MMPR 206.

Close-up of Goldar's face, as he holds it high.

"".

Fades in.

MMPR 208.

Push in on Zedd on balcony as he turns around as we come close upon him, talking to our slight right.

"".

Fades in from white flash.

MMPR 218.

Close on Kimberly as she reads computer screen with hand to chin.

"".

Fades in from white flash.

MMPR 211.

Standing beside the Z-Putties, Squatt turns from Baboo as both act excitedly.

"" ends.

Fades in from white flash.

MMPR 232.

Newly revealed Ranger replacements Adam, Aisha & Rocky smile in the Command Center.

Fades in from white flash.

MMPR 204.

Standing on balcony, with Goldar cheering him on, Lord Zedd pitches growth grenade over the railing.

Fades in from white flash.

MMPR 217.

Morphed-Helmetless Billy floats through vortex of white light.

Fades in from white flash.

MMPR 232.

Slight zoom in on Morphed-Helmetless Tommy as he reacts to the replacements with widened eyes, then a smile.

Fades in from white flash.

MMPR 203.

Zedd leanings forth at balcony and looks to our slight right.

Fades in from white flash.

MMPR 219.

Close-up of Saba, as he turns to our slight right, opens mouth and fires white sparkle beams from his eyes.

Fades in from white flash.

MMPR 218.

Downward angle on Kim, lying on floor, head held in White Ranger's hand as she smiles up at Tommy.

Fades in from white flash.

MMPR 211.

Close on Goldar, facing our slight right, really jerking his arm off-frame vigorously as he talks, sword held up.

Fades in from white flash.

MMPR 218.

Close on White Ranger lowering helmet to reveal Tommy's smirking and nodding face.

Fades in from white flash.

DAI #22.

Crooked side angle on White Ranger, still atop the moving Tigerzord, holding Saba horizontally, nodding and motioning left hand.

Fades in from white flash.

ZYU2 #23.

Explosion rips out in front of already exploded five Rangers.

Trimmed to just end of shot; Fades in from white, fades out.

MMPR 232.

Aisha, Adam & Rocky get beams of energy into their chests, transforming them via colored sparkles into Power Rangers.

Fades in.

MMPR 212.

Zoom in slowly on Thunder Megazord cockpit as the Rangers cross arms at wrists then hold them forth and outward.

MMPR 203.

Pan up, as Zedd stands by balcony railing, hand on it, leaning forth.

MMPR 219.

White Ranger pumps fist in air, then looks at Saba and nods to him.

MMPR 223.

Rocky, Aisha & Adam wave to our slight left with smiles outside Youth Center.

MMPR 240.

Billy pulls up, driving red jeep, with Aisha in passenger seat, and Adam in the open back seat.

Deleted scene from "The Great Bookala Escape".

DAI #08.

Extreme close-up of Thunder Megazord's face, yellow eyes glowing, while lightning flashes off-frame.

Rapid cut.

MMPR 202.

Lord Zedd, back to Earth cut-out, has arms out at sides.

Rapid cut.

MMPR 202.

Bulk looks to our right while wearing full biker gear.

Rapid cut.

MMPR 202.

Red Zedd-vision of Green, Pink, Red & Black Rangers cautiously walking about in field.

Rapid cut, trimmed to one frame.

DAI #22.

Close-up of Saba, facing our left, blinking and talking.

Rapid cut.

DAI #22.

Facing our upper right, White has left arm raised outward and summons.

Rapid cut.

DAI #22.

White Tigerzord floats in mid-air, its back section already snapped out into legs.

Rapid cut.

DAI #22.

Close side pan left on the Assault Team, as they soar through the clouds, poised and unwavering.

Rapid cut.

MMPR 201.

Lord Zedd's Z-shaped staff tip fires white electricity from its surface, lightning flashing about.

Rapid cut.

MMPR 202.

Close on Skull, talking as he gestures to our right.

Rapid cut.

MMPR 203.

As flames burn at bottom of screen, Pink Ranger looks upward.

Rapid cut.

ZYU2 #16.

Close on Pirantishead, as he holds right fish-chuck to mouth, playing it.

Rapid cut.

MMPR etc.

Zordon silently looks at us in close upward shot.

Rapid cut.

MMPR 203.

Holding sword in right hand, Goldar points left arm out while standing to side.

Rapid cut.

MMPR 201.

Side angle on Baboo, turning and talking to Squatt, as both stand behind peep holes, as red light shines through.

Rapid cut.

ZYU #16.

Close on Yellow Ranger, looking high upward our left, after stepping forth with wide gestures, while flames are on bottom of screen.

Rapid cut; as seen in MMPR 203.

ZYU #02.

Red Ranger, with Blue Ranger behind him, looks upward, steps ahead a little.

Rapid cut.

MMPR Pilot.

Full logo formation.

Transitions into next shot.

ZYU #22 & MMPR 217.

On left: Kimberly turns around, smiling, as she looks to our slight right. Upper right: Pink Ranger does Thunderzord summoning pose, leading into shot of Pterodactyl morphing to Firebird. Bottom right: Kim backflips over Z-Putty.

"Amy Jo Johnson AS Kimberly" fades in and out.

Transitions in, transitions out.

ZYU #22 & MMPR 221.

On right: Billy looks to our slight right, smiling as he puts his hands on his hips. Upper left: Blue Ranger does Thunderzord summoning pose, leading into shot of Triceratops. Bottom left: Billy reverse handsprings across the park, then hops up and kicks at Z-Putty.

"David Yost AS Billy" fades in, fades out.

Transitions in, transitions out.

ZYU #22 & MMPR 225.

On left: Adam turns around to his right, smirking. Upper left: Black Ranger does Thunderzord summoning pose, leading into shot of Mastodon. Bottom right: Adam does a crouching flip over and above a pair of Z-Putties.

"John Bosch AS Adam" fades in, fades out. "Johnny Yong Bosch" from 241 onward.

Transitions in, transitions out. Clothes from "Scavenger Hunt".

ZYU #22 & MMPR 226.

On right: Aisha turns around to her right, smiling. Upper left: Yellow Ranger does Thunderzord summoning pose, leading into shot of Sabertooth Tiger. Bottom left: Aisha rushes up to Rocky & Adam, whose arms are locked, she jumps up, bounces off their arms, and poses in midair.

"Karan Ashley AS Aisha" fades in, fades out.

Transitions in, transitions out. Clothes from "Scavenger Hunt".

ZYU #22 & MMPR 225.

On left: Rocky turns around to his right, smiling. Upper right: Red Ranger does Thunderzord summoning pose, leading into shot of Tyrannosaurus. Bottom right: Rocky backflips amid swarm of Z-Putties.

"Steven Cardenas AS Rocky" fades in, fades out. "Steve Cardenas" from 241 onward.

Transitions in, transitions out. Clothes from "Scavenger Hunt".

DAI #22 & MMPR 222.

On right: Tommy turns turns around, whipping ponytail, and smiles. Upper left: White Ranger lands in quarry, whips Saba around, then reaches to upper right, summoning. Bottom left: Tommy cartwheel flips, then backflips, right into a battle ready pose.

"Jason David Frank AS Tommy" fades in, fades out.

Transitions in, transitions out.

ZYU2 #21.

The five Power Rangers pose with Power Weapons.

DAI #20.

Griffin Thunderzord glides across the mountainous terrain, leaning neck back, snarling.

Rapid cut.

DAI #20.

Lion Thunderzord glides across the mountainous terrain, thrusting paws in and out, roaring.

Rapid cut.

DAI #20.

Firebird Thunderzord flies through the air, flapping swings slowly amid the mist.

Rapid cut.

DAI #06.

Unicorn Thunderzord glides across the mountainous terrain, lifting head up and down, causing boulder nearby to float skyward.

Rapid cut.

DAI #20.

Red Dragon Thunderzord flies, curling downward, above mountainous terrain.

Rapid cut.

MMPR 101.

Kimberly's morphing sequence.

Rapid cut; followed by white flash.

MMPR 101.

Billy's morphing sequence.

Rapid cut; followed by white flash.

MMPR 218.

Tommy's White morphing sequence.

Rapid cut.

ZYU2 #23.

Explosion rips out in front of already exploded five Rangers.

Trimmed to just end of shot; Fades out.

Original shot.

Zoom in on Bulk & Skull, as they peek out from behind tree, suddenly noticing Z-Putty behind them, exchanging a glance, then looking forth, screaming.

"Jason Narvy & Paul Schrier AS Bulk & Skull" fades in.

Fades in.

MMPR 202.

As Goldar stands in the back, Lord Zedd winds Z-staff back to his left, then juts the Z-shaped tip forth to his right, firing electricity from it over balcony, lightning flashing about.

MMPR 201.

Lord Zedd's Z-shaped staff tip fires white electricity from its shimmering red surface, lightning flashing about.

??.

Fireball bursts against the screen, going from white, to yellow, to orange, to red, to blackish.

"Co-Producer ELLEN LEVY-SARNOFF Supervising Producer TONY OLIVER" fades in.

This one again?! ZYU2 #21 maybe? Fades out.

DAI #09.

Red Dragon Thunderzord snakes through the sky, surging with electricity, before transforming in a flash to Warrior Mode, flying to our left.

"Co-Producer ELLEN LEVY-SARNOFF Supervising Producer TONY OLIVER" fades out.

Fades in from prior.

DAI #22.

Zoom in as White Tigerzord's humanoid head rises from top of raised back.

DAI #22.

Close-up as White Tigerzord in Warrior Mode's head rises up.

DAI #22.

Griffin slides up into place as WTZWM's new left leg.

DAI #22.

Unicorn slides up into place as WTZWM's new right leg.

DAI #22.

Firebird slides onto WTZWM's outward-held right arm.

DAI #22.

Pan down as back of WTZWM's head flips over, covering its face.

"Producers RONNIE HADAR JONATHAN TZACHOR" fades in.

DAI #22.

Extreme close-up of crown lifting up, exposing red visor of WTZWM's new face.

""

DAI #22.

As a flurry of blue & white sparks burst behind it, the MegaTigerzord stands formed!

"" departs with this shot.

ZYU2 #23.

Explosive fireball erupts, with sparks.

Fades out.

MMPR Pilot.

Full logo formation.

Fades in from prior; Fades out to black.