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Power Rangers Zeo (often abbreviated as PRZ, and often simply called Zeo) is the fourth season of the Power Rangers, serving as an adaptation of the Super Sentai series Chouriki Sentai Ohranger. The series continues the narrative established in both the 3rd Season of MMPR and Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers, as the Rangers return their adult forms and find the Zeo Crystal.
Prior to the series premiere, 32 non-canonical Zeo Serial shorts were each shown in place of the "Today on Power Rangers" segments during the last run of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Season 3 and Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers.
Production
Following the release of Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie, Saban had to deal with a general decline in the brand's popularity. While ratings for Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers were still solid during the show's third season, consistently ranking #1 in its weekday time slot, they nevertheless fell from the show's first two seasons. Combined with declining merchandise sales, Saban was faced with the threat of Power Rangers losing its phenomenon status.
With the fear of a continued decline, it was eventually decided that a major shakeup in the status quo was necessary. According to then-president of Saban's children entertainment division, Peter Dang, a wide number of options were considered, including the possibility of killing off major characters. Producers eventually settled on cosmetic changes (and a few casting changes), to match the source footage of Chōriki Sentai Ohranger. This allowed a completely new range of merchandise to be released while cutting costs. Sentai footage could be heavily used again as it had early in the series' run. [1][2][3][4] [5]
While early ratings for the show were high, maintaining the #1 ranking, they eventually faltered and the show struggled to beat out fellow Fox Kids shows Goosebumps and even sister-series Big Bad Beetleborgs. Saban then brought back Austin St. John in the role of Jason, hoping that the return of one of the original five Rangers would bring back older viewers.
Synopsis
- "I am very proud of all of you. As Power Rangers, you have served your planet well. But the Power Rangers as you have known them are gone forever. In their place has emerged a new, and more advanced, fighting force. You have now become the Power Rangers Zeo, the next level in the fight against Evil!"
- ―Zordon[src]
The tyrannical Machine Empire arrives to conquer Earth. Drawing on newfound powers from the legendary Zeo Crystals, the Power Rangers are reborn stronger than before.
Characters
Rangers

The Zeo Rangers

The Zeo Rangers from left to right: Rocky, Jason, Katherine, Tommy, Tanya and Adam.
Color | Role | Actor |
---|---|---|
Zeo Ranger V Red | Tommy Oliver | Jason David Frank |
Zeo Ranger IV Green | Adam Park | Johnny Yong Bosch |
Zeo Ranger III Blue | Rocky DeSantos | Steve Cardenas |
Zeo Ranger II Yellow | Tanya Sloan | Nakia Burisse |
Zeo Ranger I Pink | Katherine Hillard | Catherine Sutherland |
Gold Ranger | Trey of Triforia ►◄ Jason Lee Scott | voiced by Brad Hawkins, played physically by Tom, Tim, and Ted DiFillippo) ►◄ Austin St. John |
Allies
Auric | Auric the Conqueror |
Civilians
- Farkas Bulkmeier
- Eugene Skullovitch
- Lieutenant/Detective Jerome Stone
- Ernie
- Sam Trueheart
- David Trueheart
- Dr. Jewel
- Dr. Kender
- Joseph Saunders
- Wolfgang Blizzard
- The Governor of California
- Shawn
- Veronica
- Mr. Caplan
- Ms. Appleby
- Emily
Villains
- King Mondo
- Queen Machina
- Prince Sprocket
- Klank & Orbus
- Prince Gasket
- Princess Archerina
- Cogs
- Machine Empire Monsters
- Staroid
- Silo
- Boohoo the Clown
- People Pitcher
- Digster
- Puppetman
- Video Vulture
- Leaky Faucet
- Pumpkin Sorcerer
- Steambot
- Traffic Kitty
- Bucket of Bolts
- Adrian
- Pollenator
- Fortissimodo
- Mean Screen
- Mechanizer
- Robocupid
- Defoliator
- Main Drain
- Punch-A-Bunch
- Mace Face
- Defector
- Drill Master
- Googleheimer the Toy Robot
- Wrecking Ball
- Admiral Abominator
- Wolfbane
- Tarantabot
- Somnibot
- Hosehead
- Tough Tusks
- Stenchy
- Midas Monster
- Cruel Chrome
- Altor
- Protectron
- Nuklifier
- Mechaterpillar
- Cog Changer
Others
- Lord Zedd
- Rita Repulsa
- Louie Kaboom
- Goldar
- Rito Revolto
- Finster
- Squatt
- Baboo
- Tenga Warriors
- Monsters
Arsenal
Morphers
- Zeonizers ◆◆◆◆◆
- Master Morpher ◆
- Golden Power Staff ◆
Multi-Use Devices
- Zeo Crystal ◆◆◆◆◆
- Super Zeo Gems ◆◆◆◆◆
Communication Devices
- Wrist Communicators ◆◆◆◆◆◆
Sidearms, Individual Weapons, and Team Blaster
- Zeo Blaster ◆◆◆◆◆
- Advanced Zeo Pistol ◆◆◆◆◆
- Zeo Power Pod Swords ◆◆◆◆◆
- Zeo Laser Pistols ◆◆◆◆◆
- Zeo I Power Disc/Shield ◆
- Zeo II Power Clubs ◆
- Zeo III Power Tonfas ◆
- Zeo IV Power Hatchets ◆
- Zeo V Power Sword ◆
- Advanced Zeo Pistol ◆◆◆◆◆
- Golden Power Staff ◆
Team Cannon
- Zeo Power Cannon ◆◆◆◆◆
- Zeo I Power Cell ◆
- Zeo II Power Cell ◆
- Zeo III Power Cell ◆
- Zeo IV Power Cell ◆
- Zeo V Power Cell ◆
Other Weapons
- Defender Wheel ◆◆◆◆◆
Vehicles
- Zeo Jet Cycles ◆◆◆◆◆
Zords
- Legend:◆ piloted zord, ★ battlezord, ➲ carrier zord; colors are in reference to the Rangers who pilot them, not the physical color of the Zords
Zeo Zords System
- Zeo Ultrazord: Warrior Mode / Zeo Ultrazord: Carrier Mode ★◆◆◆◆◆➲
- Zeo Mega Battlezord ★◆◆◆◆◆
- Zeo Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆
- Zeo Zord I ◆
- Zeo Zord II ◆
- Zeo Zord III ◆
- Zeo Zord IV ◆
- Zeo Zord V ◆
- Red Battlezord ★
- Zeo Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆
- Pyramidas ➲
- Zeo Mega Battlezord ★◆◆◆◆◆
Super Zeo Zords System
Independent
Alternate Combinations
Alternate Megazords
Evil Zords
Episodes
- A Zeo Beginning, Part I
- A Zeo Beginning, Part II
- The Shooting Star
- Target Rangers
- For Cryin' Out Loud
- Rangers in the Outfield
- Every Dog Has His Day
- The Puppet Blaster
- Invasion of the Ranger Snatchers
- Graduation Blues
- A Few Bad Seeds
- Instrument of Destruction
- Mean Screen
- Mr. Billy's Wild Ride
- There's No Business Like Snow Business, Part I
- There's No Business Like Snow Business, Part II
- There's No Business Like Snow Business, Part III
- Inner Spirit
- Challenges
- Found and Lost
- Brother, Can You Spare an Arrowhead?
- Trust in Me
- It Came From Angel Grove
- Bulk Fiction
- Song Sung Yellow
- Game of Honor
- The Power of Gold
- A Small Problem
- A Season to Remember
- Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise
- Rock-A-Bye Power Rangers
- Do I Know You?
- Revelations of Gold
- A Golden Homecoming
- Mondo's Last Stand
- Bomber in the Summer
- Scent of a Weasel
- The Lore of Auric
- The Ranger Who Came in from the Gold
- The Joke's on Blue
- Where in the World is Zeo Ranger 5?
- King for a Day, Part I
- King for a Day, Part II
- A Brief Mystery of Time
- A Mystery to Me
- Another Song and Dance
- Rangers of Two Worlds, Part I
- Rangers of Two Worlds, Part II
- Hawaii Zeo
- Good as Gold
Comic
Cast
to be added
Video Releases
- Power Rangers Zeo: Zeo Quest
- "A Zeo Beginning, Part 1 & 2
- It Came From Angel Grove
- Power Rangers: Holiday Specials
- "A Season to Remember"
- Power Rangers Zeo (Complete Season) [German RC2]
- Power Rangers: From Mighty Morphin to Lost Galaxy
- Power Rangers Zeo: Volume One (Shout! Factory)
- Power Rangers Zeo: Volume Two (Shout! Factory)
Notes
- Power Rangers Zeo is the first season:
- To have completely different Ranger suits from the previous season. This was done to match the annual suit change of the Super Sentai series.
- To have its Japanese-created footage be exclusively from one Super Sentai series.
- Not to feature Billy Cranston in every single episode. It is also the final season to feature the character altogether.
- To feature a female Yellow Ranger (Tanya Sloan) whose gender matches that of her Sentai counterpart (Juri Nijou).
- To end with the Rangers' powers and arsenal almost intact. None of the Zords, weapons, or base powers themselves are seen to be destroyed; only the Zeo Jet Cycles were. As it stands, Zeo is the only season so far to hold this distinction, as every other season features at least part of the arsenal destroyed, be it weapons or zords, or the team retiring at the season's conclusion.
- However, according to Johnny Yong Bosch, the script for Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie originally had a scene where Adam and Tanya would attempt to rescue Kimberly and Jason, only to have their Zeo powers destroyed underwater.[6]
- To feature an appearance by at least one Ranger from a previous team. This trend would continue until Power Rangers Ninja Storm.
- To feature background songs from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as pure instrumentals without lyrics.
- To feature no single episode featuring the destruction of the Ranger base

The ZeoRangers title card.
- International airings outside of the U.S. and Canada, along with the original intro for A Zeo Beginning, used an alternate logo in the intro that simply featured "ZeoRangers" in the style of the normal logo's "Power Rangers."
- It is the only season to have a title with a word that is entirely made up (i.e. Zeo).
- Episode 45, "A Mystery to Me," is the series' 200th episode.
- This season and the first two Mighty Morphin seasons are the only three seasons to date where the episode counts exceed those of their Sentai counterparts.
- Power Rangers Zeo originally was planned to have two new segments that were aired right after the episodes called "Power Word" and "What it means to be a Power Ranger", however this decision was scrapped.[7]
See Also
- Chouriki Sentai Ohranger - Super Sentai counterpart . See comparison page.
External Links
Power Rangers Zeo at Wikipedia.
References
- ↑ Mifflin, Lawrie (1996-04-10). TV Notes;New, Improved 'Rangers'. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2010-08-07.
- ↑ Griffiths, Ian (1997-03-23). The famous five power back: A new breed of Power Ranger is eyeing your money, warns Ian Griffiths. The Independent. Retrieved on 2010-08-20.
- ↑ Maurstad, Tom (1996-04-20). Power Rangers Being 'replaced'. Wilmington Morning Star. Retrieved on 2010-08-20.
- ↑ Mangan, Jennifer (1996-05-09). Costly Changes - A New Generation of Power Rangers Means New Toys. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved on 2010-08-20.
- ↑ Willens, Michele (1996-04-20). Can the Rangers Zeonize Back to Mere Hit Status?. LA Times. Retrieved on 2010-03-04.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=575595032479721&set=a.304286066277287.68532.150406464998582&type=1&theater
- ↑ https://sirstack.livejournal.com/30536.html