Power Rangers: Time Force
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Power Rangers Time Force (often abbreviated as PRTF and often simply called Time Force) is the 2001 incarnation of the Power Rangers
series, based on the Super Sentai
series Mirai Sentai Timeranger
, running for 40 half-hour episodes from February to November 2001. It was the 9th season of Power Rangers. This was the last full season to completely air on Fox Kids
following the sale of Fox Family Worldwide, which included Fox Family
, Fox Kids
and Saban Entertainment being purchased by The Walt Disney Company
.
Many fans have compared this season to Power Rangers in Space
for being more dark, emotional and realistic. Along with Power Rangers in Space, Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, and Power Rangers RPM, it is one of the darkest seasons.
Jennifer "Jen" Scotts: The protagonist
and the Pink Time Force Ranger, made cold-hearted because of the apparent death of her fiancée Alex (the former Red Ranger) in the year 3000. Jen is the leader of the Time Force Rangers (a first in the Power Rangers franchise that the leader was female). She was portrayed by Erin Cahill
.
Wesley "Wes" Collins: The male protagonist
and the Red Time Force Ranger in the year 2001; he is actually an ancestor of Alex Drake, the Red Ranger in the year 3000. He was needed to activate the Chrono Morphers for the other Time Force Power Rangers because of the DNA
match, but he later did assist the Power Rangers, despite his privileged upbringing. He was portrayed by Jason Faunt
.
Lucas Kendall: The Blue Time Force Ranger; a race car driver in the year 3000 and womanizer in any year. He was portrayed by Michael Copon
.
Katie Walker: The Yellow Time Force Ranger; she was imbued with enhanced strength due to genetic engineering
. She was portrayed by Deborah Estelle Phillips
.
Trip: The Green Time Force Ranger; a Xybrian alien, noted by his green hair and jewel in his forehead, the latter of which amplifies his psychic
powers. He was portrayed by Kevin Kleinberg
.
Eric Myers: The Quantum Ranger; leader of the Silver Guardians, a group funded by Wes's father to combat the Mutants set free by Ransik. He was portrayed by Daniel Southworth.
Alex: The initial Red Ranger and descendant of Wes who is thought to have died during the events of the first episode. He is later discovered to have survived the accident and help the Time Force Rangers in the year 2001 from behind the scenes until he discovers that their actions are changing the course of history. He takes control of the Time Force Rangers in 2001 for a short period of time until the future returned to its proper course. Jason Faunt
also portrayed Alex in addition to his portrayal of Wes.
.
Power Rangers
Power Rangers is a long-running American entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live action children's television series featuring teams of costumed heroes...
series, based on the Super Sentai
Super Sentai
The is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi...
series Mirai Sentai Timeranger
Mirai Sentai Timeranger
is a Japanese Tokusatsu television series. It is the twenty-fourth series in Toei's Super Sentai franchise. The footage from this series was used in the American production Power Rangers Time Force. The opening narration of the series is .-Plot:...
, running for 40 half-hour episodes from February to November 2001. It was the 9th season of Power Rangers. This was the last full season to completely air on Fox Kids
Fox Kids
Fox Kids was the Fox Broadcasting Company's American children's programming division and brand name from September 8, 1990 until September 7, 2002. It was owned by Fox Television Entertainment airing programming on Monday–Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings.Depending on the show, the...
following the sale of Fox Family Worldwide, which included Fox Family
ABC Family
ABC Family, stylized as abc family, is an American television network, owned by ABC Family Worldwide Inc., a subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company...
, Fox Kids
Fox Kids
Fox Kids was the Fox Broadcasting Company's American children's programming division and brand name from September 8, 1990 until September 7, 2002. It was owned by Fox Television Entertainment airing programming on Monday–Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings.Depending on the show, the...
and Saban Entertainment being purchased by The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is the largest media conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into...
.
Many fans have compared this season to Power Rangers in Space
Power Rangers in Space
Power Rangers in Space is a television show that aired in 1998 as the sixth season and fourth installment of the Power Rangers franchise...
for being more dark, emotional and realistic. Along with Power Rangers in Space, Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, and Power Rangers RPM, it is one of the darkest seasons.
The Time Force Rangers
Protagonist
A protagonist is the main character of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical narrative, around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to most identify...
and the Pink Time Force Ranger, made cold-hearted because of the apparent death of her fiancée Alex (the former Red Ranger) in the year 3000. Jen is the leader of the Time Force Rangers (a first in the Power Rangers franchise that the leader was female). She was portrayed by Erin Cahill
Erin Cahill
Erin Jessica Cahill , is an actress best known for her role as Jen Scotts on the television series Power Rangers: Time Force. Appeared at Power Morphicon 2010 in Pasadena, CA....
.
Wesley "Wes" Collins: The male protagonist
Protagonist
A protagonist is the main character of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical narrative, around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to most identify...
and the Red Time Force Ranger in the year 2001; he is actually an ancestor of Alex Drake, the Red Ranger in the year 3000. He was needed to activate the Chrono Morphers for the other Time Force Power Rangers because of the DNA
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms . The DNA segments that carry this genetic information are called genes, but other DNA sequences have structural purposes, or are involved in...
match, but he later did assist the Power Rangers, despite his privileged upbringing. He was portrayed by Jason Faunt
Jason Faunt
Jason Patrick Faunt is an American actor, best known for playing the role of Wes Collins in Power Rangers: Time Force, as well as that of Alex, the former Red Time Force Ranger....
.
Lucas Kendall: The Blue Time Force Ranger; a race car driver in the year 3000 and womanizer in any year. He was portrayed by Michael Copon
Michael Copon
Michael Sowell Copon is an American actor, model, producer, and singer. He is known for his role of Felix Taggaro in the television series One Tree Hill, playing Vin Keahi in the television series Beyond the Break, and starring in Power Rangers: Time Force.-Early life:Copon was born in Chesapeake,...
.
Katie Walker: The Yellow Time Force Ranger; she was imbued with enhanced strength due to genetic engineering
Genetic engineering
Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification, is the direct human manipulation of an organism's genome using modern DNA technology. It involves the introduction of foreign DNA or synthetic genes into the organism of interest...
. She was portrayed by Deborah Estelle Phillips
Deborah Estelle Phillips
Deborah Estelle Philips is an actress. She is best known for her role as Katie Walker, the Yellow Ranger, in Power Rangers: Time Force when she was 22...
.
Trip: The Green Time Force Ranger; a Xybrian alien, noted by his green hair and jewel in his forehead, the latter of which amplifies his psychic
Psychic
A psychic is a person who professes an ability to perceive information hidden from the normal senses through extrasensory perception , or is said by others to have such abilities. It is also used to describe theatrical performers who use techniques such as prestidigitation, cold reading, and hot...
powers. He was portrayed by Kevin Kleinberg
Kevin Kleinberg
Kevin Louis Kleinberg , is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Trip, the Green Ranger in Power Rangers: Time Force....
.
Eric Myers: The Quantum Ranger; leader of the Silver Guardians, a group funded by Wes's father to combat the Mutants set free by Ransik. He was portrayed by Daniel Southworth.
Alex: The initial Red Ranger and descendant of Wes who is thought to have died during the events of the first episode. He is later discovered to have survived the accident and help the Time Force Rangers in the year 2001 from behind the scenes until he discovers that their actions are changing the course of history. He takes control of the Time Force Rangers in 2001 for a short period of time until the future returned to its proper course. Jason Faunt
Jason Faunt
Jason Patrick Faunt is an American actor, best known for playing the role of Wes Collins in Power Rangers: Time Force, as well as that of Alex, the former Red Time Force Ranger....
also portrayed Alex in addition to his portrayal of Wes.
Allies
- Circuit: A small blue mechanical owlOwlOwls are a group of birds that belong to the order Strigiformes, constituting 200 bird of prey species. Most are solitary and nocturnal, with some exceptions . Owls hunt mostly small mammals, insects, and other birds, although a few species specialize in hunting fish...
which acts as an information source (like Alpha 5Alpha 5Alpha 5 is a fictional robot on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers television series. On Alpha's chest is a yellow stylized lightning bolt similar to the Power Rangers' lightning bolt symbol, but inverted. His head is in the shape of a golden flying saucer with a visor that flashes when he is speaking...
) and calls Captain Logan to send the Zords when needed. (Voiced by Brianne SiddallBrianne SiddallBrianne Siddall is an American voice actress. She is usually cast in the short kid role of a timid young boy. She was also a voice actress during the Power Rangers era who was active in the franchise until it moved to New Zealand in 2003...
) - Captain Logan: Time Force commanding officer. (Played by Roy Werner)
- Mr. A. Collins: Wes' father and millionaire businessman, who organized the Silver Guardians. (Portrayed by Edward Laurence AlbertEdward AlbertEdward Albert was an American film and television actor. He was also known as Edward Laurence Albert, Laurence Edward Albert and occasionally Eddie Albert, Jr.-Early life:Albert was born Edward Laurence Heimberger in Los Angeles, California, to actor Eddie...
) - Philips: The Collins family butler, always ready to give Wes helpful advice (Portrayed by Douglas Fisher).
- Dr. Michael Zaskin: A Biolab scientist that works for Collins. (Portrayed by Ken MerckxKen MerckxKen Merckx is a screen actor/voice actor who is also known as Ken Merchx and Ken Ring. He has done voicework for various Power Rangers series, but is perhaps best known for his role of Count Dregon in the short-lived Saban Masked Rider series, as well as his role as the voice of the Org General...
, who previously portrayed Count Dregon from Masked RiderMasked Rider (TV series)Masked Rider is an American adaptation of the Japanese television series Kamen Rider Black RX, the ninth in a line of series in the popular Kamen Rider Series franchise. It was produced by Saban and aired on FOX part of the Fox Kids program block from September 16, 1995 to August 31, 1996 and then...
) - Silver Guardians: A private security force funded by Wes' father and later led by Eric that protected Silver Hills from Ransik's mutants. They hold a tenuous relationship with the Time Force Rangers. At the end of the series, Wes becomes co-leader of the Silver Guardians with Eric.
- Lightspeed Rescue Power RangersLightspeed Rescue Power RangersThe Lightspeed Rangers are fictional characters and heroes in the Power Rangers universe, and are the primary protagonists in the television series Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. Their counterparts in Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive are the Tatsumi Family.The Lightspeed Rescue Rangers were recruited by...
- Wild Force Power RangersWild Force Power RangersThe Wild Force Rangers are fictional characters and heroes in the Power Rangers universe, starring as the primary protagonists in the television series Power Rangers Wild Force....
Villains
- Ransik: (Portrayed by Vernon WellsVernon Wells (actor)Vernon George Wells is an Australian film and television actor who has built his career around action-type films, most often cast as a villain...
) A mutant from the year 3000 and the primary antagonist of the series. He went back to the year 2001 along with his daughter Nadira, his robotic henchman Frax and Gluto. When he was created in 3000, he was shunned by everyone who saw him, he begin an army of mutant criminals. In the end of the series, instead of being destroyed, he realized his errors and his wrong ways, he willingly turned himself in. He and Nadira soon returned to help both the Time Rangers and the Wild Force Rangers to fight the Mut-Orgs, he soon was transformed into a human. - Nadira: (Portrayed by Kate SheldonKate SheldonKate Sheldon is an American actress best known for her role as Nadira in Power Rangers: Time Force. After finishing her work on the show, she established an acting school for kids in Edwards, Colorado with fellow Power Rangers castmates Jason Faunt and Vernon Wells as instructors.-External links:...
) The daughter of Ransik, she is very loyal to her father by unfreezing, mutants (originally frozen by Time Force) who she and her father along w/ Frax believe will destroy the Power Rangers. After helping deliver a baby, Nadira begun to feel different, she questions her father why humans and mutants despise each other. In the end, she changed her evil ways and begun to help humanity back at the year 3000. - Frax: (Voiced by Eddie FriersonEddie FriersonEdward Davies "Eddie" Frierson is an American voice actor and stage actor who is also known as Christy Mathewson, Ted Richards, and Eric Frierson Edward Davies "Eddie" Frierson (born November 22, 1959) is an American voice actor and stage actor who is also known as Christy Mathewson, Ted Richards,...
) He was once a human named Dr. Louis Ferricks, he saved Ransik's life by creating a serum, however, Ransik destroyed Ferricks and leaves him presumed dead. Frax has been doing things without consent from Ransik. He reveals himself to Ransik before destroying the last vial with the serum. Eventually, Frax was captured by Ransik and was turned into a robot with no mind to pilot the Doomtron. He was destroyed along with Doomtron. - Gluto: (Voiced by Neil KaplanNeil KaplanNeil Kaplan is an American voice actor, entertainer and comedian.-Biography:Kaplan grew up in San Jose, California. He got his start as a comedian doing impressions of presidents such as Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon. He also impersonated a little known journalist at the time, Dan Rather. He...
) A gluttonous frog-whale who vies for Nadira's attention when she inadvertently saved him from cryogenic containment. He joins Ransik's army and follows him into the past. During the conclusion of the storyline, in a moment of cowardice, Gluto froze himself, as he was unwilling to remain present for the events that culminated in the final battle between the Time Force Rangers and Ransik. - Cyclobots: Robotic foot soldiers created by Dr. Louis Ferricks (before becoming Frax) and served Ransik.
- Black Knight: An evil knight that wore Black armor that traveled forward in time from the medievel ages to the year 2001 along with his pet dragon. In the past he stole the Time Fire power from a White Knight but was unable to open the box it was contained in, for only a pure-hearted warrior could open. Wes is able to open the box after slaying the dragon and then uses it to activate his battilizer and destoys the Black Knight and seals the time portal the Knight created.
Arsenal
- Chrono Morphers: Created by Time Force and usually used by select officers such as Alex and the Time Force Rangers. The Chrono Morphers can display holographic images and imprint the DNA of the wearer so that only the person in question, or someone with similar DNA, can use them to morph by calling "Time For Time Force!". These morphers are unique in the respect that if one was inactive, the others were as well. Initially only the Red Ranger's Chrono Morpher was active, but upon being separated from its previous owner Alex, it needed to be reactivated in order for the Chrono Morphers Jen, Lucas, Katie and Trip acquired to imprint their DNA.
- Quantum Morpher: Eric Myers uses this device to morph into the Quantum Ranger by crying out "Quantum Power!", and it also controls his Quantasaurus Rex Zord. The Quantum Morpher's distinct Voice Activation feature allows Eric, or someone that sounds like him, to operate it. Eric deactivates this feature after being badly injured then gives the Morpher to Wes figuring that it may give Wes some more help. Wes uses it later to summon the Quantum Defender and to control the Q-Rex to destroy Doomtron
- Time Force Badge: Each Ranger wears his or her own badge, thus identifying them as law enforcers to criminals. The badge can also seal an apprehended criminal in a cryo-containment unit.
- Chrono Sabers: Each Ranger carries two Chrono Sabers, which can also double as a lance. In battle, the Chrono Sabers can fire energy projectiles and are used to deliver a Time Strike. The Rangers can also spin around like a tornado and strike an opponent.
- Electro Booster: Trip created this unique blaster to help the team overpower an energy-absorbing mutant. It is formed through adding a series of attachments onto a Chrono Saber. Self-destructed by Wes in the Battle of the Clocktower to destroy the Clocktower and the army invading it.
- Chrono Blaster: The standard Time Force firearm.
- Quantum Defender: The Quantum Ranger's personal firearm can change into a sword. Can deliver the freeze strike mode where it charges with blue energy and slashes the enemy two times. Used by Wes to give the Q-Rex more power to destroy Doomtron in the final battle.
- Vortex Blaster: This powerful cannon, forged from the five V Weapons, delivers a powerful blast capable of either freezing or knocking out targets.
- V Weapons: Giant cannons used by the five core Rangers, each branded V1 to V5. They can easily destroy a target but are usually set to stun.
- Battle Warrior Armor: A black knight once bested a white knight and claimed for himself a box that could be opened only by those with a pure heart. The black knight eventually appeared in Silver Hills and left the box in a cave, to be guarded by a dragon. Wes found the cave and defeated the dragon before opening the box to receive the magical Battle Fire, which gave him access to the Battle Warrior Armor. In addition to body, helmet and boot armor, Wes is armed with a giant sword which ignites its target in a blaze.
- Mega Battle Armor: The Quantum Ranger's own armor, granted to him by Alex from the year 3000. The Mega Battle Armor places a visor over Eric's helmet and gives him torso shielding, roller-blades, detachable wings that serve as blasters and blades, and a large energy blade that is capable of "freezing" giant criminals.
- Vector Cycles: Motorcycles from the future, assigned to each of the five core Rangers for ground pursuit.
- Strata Cycle: A sleek vehicle sent by Alex to aid Wes. It has flight capabilities and awesome firepower.
- TF Eagle: Quantum Ranger's personal transport, capable of travelling through time.
- Time Jet: A glider-like aircraft that carries the Rangers to their Time Fliers. It can fire from front-mounted blasters and transform into an over-sized handgun. In its handgun mode, it is often used by the Time Force Megazord Mode Blue.
Zords
The Zords in Power Rangers Time Force were all futuristic vehicles sent back in time from the year 3000 to assist the Time Force Rangers in the year 2001. They were launched by the Transwarp Megazord through a time gate. The Time Flyers had three formations: Jet Mode, Mode Red for power, and Mode Blue for speed. The Shadow Winger was sent back in time by Alex to assist his comrades in the past. The Quantasaurus-Rex was used solely by the Quantum Ranger, and was the precursor to the other Time Force Zords, although it was lost in the JurassicJurassic
The Jurassic is a geologic period and system that extends from about Mya to Mya, that is, from the end of the Triassic to the beginning of the Cretaceous. The Jurassic constitutes the middle period of the Mesozoic era, also known as the age of reptiles. The start of the period is marked by...
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Episodes
| # | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Force from the Future, Part 1" | February 3, 2001 |
| 2 | "Force from the Future, Part 2" | February 10, 2001 |
| 3 | "Something to Fight For" | February 17, 2001 |
| 4 | "Ransik Lives" | February 24, 2001 |
| 5 | "A Blue Streak" | March 3, 2001 |
| 6 | "A Parting of Ways" | March 10, 2001 |
| 7 | "Short Circuited" | March 17, 2001 |
| 8 | "Jen's Revenge" | March 24, 2001 |
| 9 | "The Time Shadow" | March 31, 2001 |
| 10 | "Future Unknown" | April 7, 2001 |
| 11 | "Uniquely Trip" | April 14, 2001 |
| 12 | "Worlds Apart" | April 21, 2001 |
| 13 | "The Quantum Quest" | April 28, 2001 |
| 14 | "Clash for Control, Part 1" | May 5, 2001 |
| 15 | "Clash for Control, Part 2" | May 12, 2001 |
| 16 | "Bodyguard in Blue" | May 19, 2001 |
| 17 | "The Legend of the Clock Tower" | May 19, 2001 |
| 18 | "Trust and Triumph" | June 2, 2001 |
| 19 | "Trip Takes a Stand" | June 9, 2001 |
| 20 | "Quantum Secrets" | June 16, 2001 |
| 21 | "Lovestruck Rangers" | June 23, 2001 |
| 22 | "The Last Race" | July 7, 2001 |
| 23 | "Full Exposure" | July 14, 2001 |
| 24 | "Movie Madness, Part 1" | July 21, 2001 |
| 25 | "Movie Madness, Part 2" | July 28, 2001 |
| 26 | "Time Force Traitor" | August 4, 2001 |
| 27 | "Frax's Fury" | August 11, 2001 |
| 28 | "Dawn of Destiny" | August 18, 2001 |
| 29 | "Fight Against Fate" | August 25, 2001 |
| 30 | "Destiny Defeated" | September 8, 2001 |
| 31 | "Undercover Rangers" | September 15, 2001 |
| 32 | "Beware the Knight" | September 22, 2001 |
| 33 | "Time for Lightspeed" | September 29, 2001 |
| 34 | "Reflections of Evil" | October 6, 2001 |
| 35 | "Nadira's Dream Date" | October 13, 2001 |
| 36 | "Circuit Unsure" (dedicated to Thuy Trang Thuy Trang Thuy Trang was a Vietnamese American actress. She was best known for her role as Trini Kwan, the original Yellow Ranger in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers television series.-Early life:... ) |
October 20, 2001 |
| 37 | "A Calm Before the Storm" | October 27, 2001 |
| 38 | "The End of Time, Part 1" | November 3, 2001 |
| 39 | "The End of Time, Part 2" | November 10, 2001 |
| 40 | "The End of Time, Part 3" | November 17, 2001 |