Best Power Rangers Series, Ranked

Anyone who’s ever watched Power Rangers will likely have two things: a favorite color and a favorite Power Rangers series. More than twenty series later, after Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, friends today still debate which of them becomes the Red Ranger or the Green Ranger in recess. This time, perhaps what’s changed is the Power Rangers currently airing on television screens today.

There’s no denying that certain Power Rangers series made an indelible mark on the hearts of kids, and perhaps now adults, everywhere. Anyone interested in binge-watching a Power Rangers series might be tempted to just start with the original and move forward from there, but they would need to get through hundreds of episodes if they go down that route. So, let’s highlight the best Power Rangers seasons (along with some of the worst).

Updated on August 19, 2025, by Mark Sammut: Power Rangers has been gone for about two years at this point, which might not sound like a lot, but is a lifetime for the franchise. However, a revival is reportedly in development, with Hasbro working on a new project and Disney+ being linked. Considering the IP’s legacy, we cannot imagine Power Rangers will never return to the small screen. While waiting for the comeback, you might want to check a few seasons that you missed. Consequently, we’ve added a section listing all the Power Rangers series in release order, just to make things a bit simpler.

Every Power Rangers Series In Release Order

Power Rangers has been around since the early 1990s. Up until very recently, the series stuck to an annual schedule that ensured there were always some mecha fights and morphing happening on screen. If somebody grew up in the 1990s or 2000s, they are likely intimately familiar with a few versions of the Rangers, although they probably have only watched a sliver of everything the franchise has to offer (and that is without taking into account the original Japanese sentai series).

Before going into the best Power Rangers seasons, let’s just quickly go through all the series in release order.

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Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel

A Middling 25th Anniversary Adaptation

For a series commemorating 25 years of Power Rangers, one might think Saban Brands would choose to adapt a completely new Super Sentai IP as its last hurrah before handing over the franchise to Hasbro. And yet, instead of adapting train-themed ToQger, animal-themed Zyuohger, or cosmic-themed Kyuranger, they decided to make the Super sequel version of Ninja Steel aptly named Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel. Thankfully, the series does adapt the latter half of its source material Ninninger, giving Saban somewhat of a decent chunk of source material to attempt to adapt into a compelling sequel story.

Now face-to-face against a revived Madame Odius, the Rangers need to find better ways of protecting the Ninja Nexus Prism – something made a bit easier with the arrival of Sheriff Skyfire (the first appearance of a non-adapted Metal Heroes character!). And unfortunately for the Rangers, the mixed reviews towards the series did little to have it leave an establishing mark in Power Rangers history. While some fans found specific episodes to be rather engaging, many more left much to be desired – especially in moments when the series tried to bank on its nostalgia element.

Why Watch Super Ninja Steel?

Interestingly enough, when Super Ninja Steel tried to push for nostalgia, it did quite work. When Lord Draven created hundreds of fake Rangers during the 25th Anniversary Commemoration Dimensions in Danger, the Ninja Steel Rangers received help from Tommy Oliver and many unexpected allies across various generations. And while its season finale left fans questioning the overall “depth” of the concluding arcs of several characters, Super Ninja Steel remains a decent experience for Power Rangers fans who appreciate quite a number of throwbacks to classic Power Rangers.

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Power Rangers Dino Super Charge

A Typical Super Season With An Enjoyable Expanded Cast

It’s not all the time that fans of Power Rangers can get to see quite the expanded cast of Rangers in a team, and Power Rangers Dino Super Charge makes this excitement come to life – imagine the Zord combos, potential depth in story arcs, and even character progression! Unfortunately, while Zord formations do impress, Dino Super Charge can sometimes miss the mark in its storytelling. This is especially the case with its finale, which featured a method of resolution quite inconsistent with the rest of the series.

Missing the mark becomes a theme for Dino Super Charge here, especially after coming off from a strong start with its predecessor series. Its villains seemed rather lackluster, and some episodes showed more glaring flaws in managing such a large cast with the series’ rather convoluted storylines.

Why Watch Dino Super Charge?

Despite its perceived faults, Dino Super Charge does attempt to give additional depth to its cast of characters. Build-up from the first Dino Charge season somewhat paid off, as the addition of more characters just paved the way for better character interactions throughout the cast. Despite being touted as a typical Super season, Dino Super Charge does have a number of achievements on its plate: it’s the first season to start with seven active Rangers, to have 10 Rangers in total, and to have a number of planned elements appear in later season. It’s interesting for Sentai fans who watched Kyoryuger not to see Deathryuger or Kyoryu Navy until their appearance as the Dark Ranger in Cosmic Fury.

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Power Rangers Super Samurai (2012)

The Start Of The Super Sequels

It’s due to Nickelodeon’s strict episode restrictions that Power Rangers Super Samurai marked the first time a Power Rangers series received a second season adapting the same Super Sentai show. Although Super Samurai begins with the Samurai Rangers continuing their fight against the Nighloks and Master Xandred, the season’s continuation of the Shinkenger story also marks the arrival of new enemies – Serrator, the Nighlok King, whose presence sudden turns the tide of battle in favor of the invading forces.

It’s only thanks to the Black Box that the Samurai Rangers have a shot at victory, but their newly-acquired Mega and Super Mega Modes – on top of new Megazord formations – prove to be difficult to master. As the series slowly comes to a close, a surprise appearance by the “true” Shiba Clan successor – Lauren Shiba, also the first female Red Ranger – adds a much-needed tension to the Rangers.

Why Watch Super Samurai?

Despite its averaging reviews among fans, Power Rangers Super Samurai being the first time the franchise explores a sequel season within the same adapted material can provide an interesting perspective. Seeing how the additions of the Mega and Super Mega Modes relate to the story at large can leave much to be desired, especially when the bulky suits could’ve been interesting to see in combat. Much-appreciated here is the appearance of Lauren Shiba who, like in the original Shinkenger, was designed to add conflict among the Rangers. Seeing the Rangers eventually unite and resolve this was a sight to see, although only having a few episodes’ worth of tension may feel like a miss for fans.

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Mighty Morphin Season 1 (1993)

Where It All Started

The makings of Power Rangers as a legendary franchise were rather tumultuous, with Chodenshi Bioman being the original material Haim Saban wanted to adapt before settling with the more recent Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger. Not only that, the low confidence the execs gave the original Mighty Morphin Season 1 meant having limited footage, and it was only after the series proved to be a hit that its storyline was expanded to include more than just regular fights with Zords.

After the show adapted the Zyuranger storyline that marked the appearance of the Green Ranger, the popularity between Tommy and Jason’s rivalry as Green and Red Rangers sparked an eventual need for additional footage. This marks the first time Power Rangers actually commissioned folks at Toei to shoot brand new fight scenes and Megazord footage specifically for Tommy’s involvement with the team. The season ends with a depowered Tommy regaining his Green Ranger Powers – this time with the intent of using it for good and fight Rita Repulsa. While Zordon’s constant recharges allow Tommy to resume his role as the Green Ranger, the former says this power will eventually run out. Little did Tommy and fans knew that this little tidbit would play a large role in the subsequent season.

Why Watch Mighty Morphin Season 1?

Despite its age, seeing Mighty Morphin Season 1 show itself as a rising star in television screens at the time already makes it an interesting watch. Seeing for the first time how Jason and the gang develop their rapport as a team, alongside his eventual rivalry with Tommy, isn’t something viewers always see in television – much more a kids show. Not to mention, this is the first time Western audiences encountered a successful adaptation of a Super Sentai franchise, making Mighty Morphin Season 1 quite the momentous occasion.

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Mighty Morphin Season 2 (1994)

Transferring The Legacy

With Mighty Morphin Season 2 marking the first time the Power Rangers franchise had renewed into a new season, it’s time for the show to not just up the stakes but its entire production value. Now out of stock footage from Zyuranger, Saban pulls a surprising move stringing together both old Zyuranger and Dairanger footage with brand new ones they specifically requested from Toei Japan – all to accommodate storylines involving Lord Zedd entering the fray, Tommy Oliver slowly losing his Green Ranger powers, as well as Tommy’s acquisition of the White Ranger mantle and ascension to team leader role.

All of this was worth the wait considering improvements from Season 1. This is the first time Power Rangers stepped away from episodic stories into multi-episode arcs, such as Bulk and Skull dedicating days trying to unmask the Rangers, Lord Zedd’s attempts at eliminating Tommy and undoing Rita’s mistake, and meeting Rocky, Adam, and Aisha. Although the season ends in a cliffhanger, its setup for the final season showcases the potential of Power Rangers to tread the lines between a kids show and a more riveting drama.

Why Watch Mighty Morphin Season 2?

Being the first iteration of a Power Rangers sequel season, Mighty Morphin Season 2 introduces quite a lot of unique elements that further solidified Jason and the team’s roles as iconic characters in the franchise. It’s in Season 2 that Mighty Morphin solidifies the potential of Power Rangers to have a story larger than itself, especially with the story arcs of Rocky, Adam, and Aisha culminating in their transition as the new Rangers – a transfer of power that will eventually become a trend for the next series in the Zordon Era.

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Power Rangers Samurai (2011)

The First To Acknowledge Other Pre-Mighty Morphin Teams

When the Samurai Rangers of Ancient Japan had sealed the Nighloks and their leader Master Xandred, the latter’s reappearance will have Jayden Shiba lead his team in vanquishing Xandred’s threat once more in Power Rangers Samurai. Through Symbol Power and their Samuraizer, the Samurai Rangers can summon not only their mastered elements but also various objects that can aid them in the battle against the Nighloks.

Among Power Rangers seasons, Samurai is arguably the one with the closest themes associated with its Japanese origins. In terms of lore, Samurai is also the first to acknowledge Ranger Teams’ existing pre-Mighty Morphin, leaving room for writers to introduce earlier teams in future franchises. Unfortunately, this was a wasted opportunity in Megaforce.

Why Watch Samurai?

Questionable dialogue choices aside, Power Rangers Samurai makes a decent attempt to reinvigorate interest in the franchise from a blending of “the old” and “the new.” The more grounded elements of Shinkenger and its central themes of friendship and loyalty making their way to Saban Brands’ reinvigorated return to the franchise can make Samurai worth investing in, especially when Super Sentai fans get to see how the series attempts to replicate some of the more interesting storylines in Shinkenger, such as the Shiba succession arc. Lauren as a Red Ranger makes for a saving grace in the series, especially since this is one of the few times a female Red Ranger takes the lead with decent characterization.

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Power Rangers Operation Overdrive (2007)

A Treasure Hunt That Wasn’t As Thrilling

Following the lead of its Sentai counterpart GoGo Sentai Boukenger, the story of Power Rangers Operation Overdrive is told from the perspective of Andrew Hartford and his team of Power Rangers tasked to find the Corona Aurora before villainous organizations get their hands on the powerful crown. This treasure-hunting premise is a new take on the Power Rangers franchise, although its budget constraints and lack of a more impactful story hurt the series’ potential.

Regardless of these setbacks, Operative Overdrive did accomplish several firsts for the franchise. It’s the first and only series thus far to have four different factions and the only series where monsters often take the backseat in lieu of developments throughout the episodes. It also featured a crossover episode called “Once a Ranger” that had the Overdrive team gather previous Rangers to defeat Thrax, the son of Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa.

Why Watch Operation Overdrive?

At its core, what Operation Overdrive lacks in terms of overall allure, it does more than make up with episodes like “Things Not Said” that showcase its characters’ potential. It’s these personal struggles of the main Ranger team that make them more appreciable as characters, even though budget constraints have hampered Overdrive from showing its true potential. Its team-up episode may have been so-so, but the idea of Legacy Rangers helping the current team remains a heartwarming encounter.

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Power Rangers Megaforce (2013)

A Mishandled Take On A Super Sentai Legacy

When the extraterrestrial Warstar organization plans to conquer Earth in Power Rangers Megaforce, the entity Gosei – revealed to be Zordon’s apprentice – becomes in charge of putting together a new team of teenagers with attitude to fight the threat. While the Zordon insert may have just been the typical easter egg common in other Power Rangers series, Megaforce immediately establishes itself as the biggest anniversary season of Power Rangers yet.

The series is the first anniversary season to not only adapt a non-anniversary Sentai series but to also adapt footage from two Sentai seasons. Unfortunately, the backing of two Sentai source materials did sacrifice room for character development in place of action sequences, especially when the Gokaiger influence kicks in and the Megaforce Rangers get Legendary Morphers. Due to its source material, Super Megaforce also introduced pre-Zyuranger seasons that weren’t adapted, calling them New Powers that have never appeared in this dimension.

Why Watch Megaforce?

Despite the rather underwhelming Super Megaforce sequel that especially tarnished Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger‘s reputation as a legacy season, it’s worth giving Megaforce a shot simply for its attempt to reconcile the existence of pre-Kyuranger forms in footage and their nonexistence in Power Rangers lore. Fans may still appreciate the abundance of fights in the season, as well as callbacks to previous Rangers in the Legendary Battle. Unfortunately, aside from legacy fluff and the speculative opportunities on how the franchise can use the New Powers, there’s not much to look forward to in Megaforce.

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Power Rangers Turbo (1997)

A Decent Continuation of The Zordon Saga

At first, it was the original Zeo Rangers led by Tommy Oliver that was set to lead the Turbo Rangers team, but the threat of Divatox and her family had required the aid of a brand-new set of Rangers. In Power Rangers Turbo, Tommy eventually retires as the Red Turbo Ranger and hands the reins to T.J. Johnson, who then leads his team against new threats such as the Phantom Ranger and General Havoc.

As a continuation of the Zordon Saga, the team encounters a multitude of subplots that make Turbo quite a wild ride, especially when they eventually have to go to space to pursue Divatox and save a captured Zordon – events that will continue in Power Rangers In Space. While some fans think Turbo didn’t keep the hype that Zeo started, the series provided a much-needed break from interwoven plots and focused a bit on the fun aspects of Rangers fighting their villains.

Why Watch Turbo?

Fans who want to prioritize the potential of Zeo continuing the world-building it helped established post-Mighty Morphin may not immediately appreciate Turbo for dwelling on the silly. However, it’s precisely due to Turbo embracing the wacky side of Power Rangers that made it such a memorable season for fans. Despite its rocky start, Turbo does manage to recover and boost its way to a serviceable finish.

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