This article is about a character in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Zeo, and Turbo. |
- "I'm afraid I have no choice but to give you DEE-tention!"
- ―Mr. Caplan[src]
Mr. Caplan is the overly strict principal of Angel Grove High School. He is notable for frequently handing out detentions, with Bulk and Skull being his main targets. Despite his strict tendencies, he ultimately means well. Mr. Caplan's other main characteristic is that he wears an obvious and badly fitting wig which has a tendency to fall off (usually as a result of Bulk and Skull's pranks).
From "Rita's Seed of Evil" to "Crystal of Nightmares", he filled in as teacher for Ms. Appleby's class.
The education award Alyssa Enrilé received in "A Father's Footsteps" was possibly[1] named after him, implying that he became famous in the meantime.
The character's final appearance is in the episode "Carlos And The Count", and he is never seen nor mentioned again after this point due to him being written off of the show. He never appears in the following seasons as a result, leaving his ultimate fate left unanswered.
Character History
Mighty Morphin
In "Teamwork", Mr. Caplan turned to see the hallway still a mess from Bulk and Skull's shenanigan that morning and demands to talk to the Ranger teens before he is called away by a staff member. This gives them enough time to clean up the mess and pretend to Mr. Caplan that there wasn't even a mess at all.
In "Food Fight", Angel Grove High organized a food festival to raise funds for playground equipment. Unfortunately, the festival turned into a food fight due to Bulk and Skull. Mr. Caplan lost his temper and angrily blamed Jason. A while later, he returned, telling the Ranger teens he knows they weren't responsible and donated 20 dollars to pay for the remaining funds.
In "A Bad Reflection on You", a group of Putties, disguised as the Ranger teens pulled a prank on mr. Caplan, resulting in him placing the real rangers in detention with Bulk and Skull as punishment. This prevented the rangers from doing their duty. When Kimberly tried to escape, she was caught by mr. Caplan, who shoved her back into the detention room. When the Rangers were out fighting, Bulk and Skull tried to snitch on them for running away. But when mr. Caplan returned, the rangers were already back from their battle, resulting in him giving Bulk and Skull another detention.
In "Return of an Old Friend, mr. Caplan organized a Parents' Day at the youth center. Once again, due to Bulk and Skull, this event turned into a food fight. Mr. Caplan angrily asks ms. Appleby why she doesn't do something about it. Appleby replies by saying that if you can't beat them, you should join them, after which she pushes a cake onto mr. Caplan's head. In a rare display of playfulness, the principal goes along with this and starts throwing food around.
Zeo
Mr Caplan is seen "Graduation Blues", telling Billy he's graduated early from Angel Grove High, due to his exceedingly high grades.
Turbo
to be added
Personality
Mr. Caplan is a very strict man, wanting his students to stick to the rules at all times. Not doing so will usually result in him giving out detentions. He also seems to very quickly jump to conclusions, resulting in him blaming and lashing out to the wrong person whenever something goes wrong. Despite this, he also shows a caring side, complimenting students on their achievements and is not above admitting his mistakes, when realizing he came to the wrong conclusion. On rare occasions, he can display a playful side, such as when he goes along with a food fight.
Behind the Scenes
Portrayal
- Mr. Caplan is portrayed by Henry Cannon.
Notes
- Though "Food Fight" is the first episode to air that has Mr. Caplan, "Teamwork" predates the episode as it's the episode where the Rangers get their Power Weapons, although the character is not named.
Appearances
- File:Icon-mmpr.pngMighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 1)
- Episode 3: Teamwork
- Episode 6: Food Fight
- Episode 27: Wheel of Misfortune
- Episode 33: The Yolk's on You!
- Episode 38: A Bad Reflection on You
- Episode 40: Doomsday Part II
- Episode 41: Rita's Seed of Evil
- Episode 42: A Pig Surprise
- Episode 44: Lions & Blizzards
- Episode 45: Crystal of Nightmares
- Episode 49: Return of an Old Friend Part I
- Episode 50: Return of an Old Friend Part II
- Episode 58: Football Season
- File:Icon-mmpr.pngMighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 2)
- Episode 1: The Mutiny, Part I
- Episode 3: The Mutiny, Part III
- Episode 5: Putty on the Brain
- Episode 6: Bloom of Doom
- Episode 40: Rangers Back in Time, Part II
- Episode 41: The Wedding, Part I
- Episode 47: Best Man for the Job
- File:Icon-mmpr.pngMighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 3)
- Episode 15: The Potion Notion
- Episode 32: The Sound of Dischordia
- File:Icon-zeo.png Power Rangers Zeo
- Episode 10: Graduation Blues
- Episode 15: There's No Business Like Snow Business, Part I (archive footage only)
- Episode 18: Inner Spirit
- File:Icon-turbo.png Power Rangers Turbo
- Episode 2: Shift Into Turbo, Part II
- Episode 3: Shift Into Turbo, Part III
- Episode 28: The Fall of the Phantom
- Episode 40: Carlos and the Count