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TV series

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

1987–1996, English, on CBS & USA Network.

Four turtles fall into the sewers and are befriended by Hamato Yoshi a Japanese man sent to New York who was forced to live in the sewers. One day he sees a strange green glow which transforms the four turtles into human-like creatures. Hamato (now Master Splinter) changes into a giant rat from the green glow and teaches the turtles the skills of the ninja as they team up with news reporter April O'Neil to battle against Yoshi's arch enemy Shredder and Krang, an alien warlord from Dimension X.

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Seasons
10
Episodes
193
Episode length
22 min
Status
Ended in 1996

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7.8/10 from 874 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount Plus in India.

Latest episode

S10 E8: Divide and Conquer

Aired 2 November 1996

Seasons 10

Details

First aired
14 December 1987
Last aired
2 November 1996
Network
CBS, USA Network, Syndication
Language
English
Country
United States
Type
Scripted
Rated
U
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What Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is based on

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is based on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, an anthropomorphic comic by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, published by Mirage Studios.

  • Anthropomorphic comic

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    By Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman

    Published by Mirage Studios

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: quick answers

Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 874 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are there?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has 10 seasons and 193 episodes, about 22 minutes each.

Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles finished?

Yes. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ended in 1996, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

What shows are like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?

If you liked Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, try Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu, Kid vs. Kat.

What is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles based on?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is based on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, an anthropomorphic comic by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, published by Mirage Studios.

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