Power Rangers: Top 10 Most Memorable Tommy Oliver Scenes In The Franchise

Since his debut in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Tommy Oliver quickly became a fan favorite. Fans were enamored by his good looks and boyish charm but his storyline soon shifted to evil. He became a puppet controlled by Rita Repulsa and soon became the Rangers’ number one enemy for a handful of episodes before turning back into a hero.

Tommy’s role in the franchise didn’t end with the first series. He would go through many story arcs from becoming the Red Zeo Ranger to making his return in crossover episodes and becoming the Black Dino Ranger. Fans have been along for his entire journey and have fond memories and moments to look back on.

10 Tommy’s Emergency Video

In Power Rangers Dino Thunder, Tommy returned and guided the Dino Rangers in their journey. Fans can recall a certain episode when Tommy leaves the Rangers an emergency video message. Prior to this, they had no idea who Tommy Oliver really was in the Power Ranger world.

Fans can agree this moment made chills run up the spine. The Dino Rangers only think he’s their teacher but soon flabergasts them when he says it’s a documentary of his history as an original Ranger. Fans got to see a montage of the original series.

9 His First Dino Morph

Soon after the Rangers learns of Tommy’s history, he returns and becomes the Black Dino Ranger. In “Back In Black,” Tommy harnesses the Black Dino Gem with the ability to become invisible. It’s a riveting scene as Tommy once again becomes a Ranger but under a new color.

Using his Brachio Morpher, he battles Elsa, Zeltrax, and the Pollinator monster. There’s nothing like watching the O.G. Power Ranger kick some butt like old times. He even makes jokes about being out of practice. However, fans agree with Tommy that he looks good in black.

8 Tommy Vs. Tommy

For the Power Rangers 25th anniversary, Nickelodeon created a special bringing back some old favorites. It was a momentous crossover that included Rocky, Wes, and even Lightspeed Rescue. Tommy was also in attendance. One scene that fans took away from was the epic battle between Tommy and Tommy.

Not many can go up against him. So what better opponent than an evil version of Tommy? The evil version is dressed the same but with bags under his eyes. Both morph into their Dino suits but Tommy has a trick up his sleeve. His new Morpher allows him to morph into his past Ranger forms. Fans cheered as he not only turned into the Zeo Ranger but the White and Green Ranger.

7 Tommy Vs. Goldar

Goldar was a loyal subject to Rita Repulsa. On a couple of occasions, he had to do the dirty work himself. Goldar tries to get Tommy to submit to him and return to the forces of evil. This scene is impactful as it showcased Tommy’s true fight skills without the need to morph.

Jumping high in the air, Tommy lands a forceful punch to Goldar’s chest right as the Green Power Ranger theme songs hits. In an open field, Tommy takes the upper hand landing kick after an impressive kick. It’s a true scene to marvel at. It makes even the oldest fans still feel giddy.

6 Green Ranger Vs. White Ranger

In the original series, there was a couple of episodes that were strictly dedicated to the Green Ranger aka Tommy. In “Return Of The Green Ranger, Part 2,” Tommy is in for the ride of his life when he’s faced with an evil clone of himself. All thanks to Rita and the help of the Wizard of Deception.

Part two has one of the best fight scenes after Tommy and Evil Tommy morph into their respective Ranger forms. Tommy versus Tommy means double the insane and jaw-dropping martial arts.

5 Tommy & Jason’s Fight Scene in Turbo Movie

The Rangers broke away from the show to take part in a movie. Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie would serve as the link between the prior series and the new one. Tommy along with the new Rangers have now become Turbo Rangers and left behind their Zeo forms and morphers.

The movie brought back Kimberly and Jason, who are turned evil by Maligore. Evil Jason goes head to head against Tommy in a fight. It’s a memorable moment as Jason has red eyes and tries to choke Tommy over the lava pit. All while evil Kimberly tells him to drop hin the fire. An angry and seasoned martial artist like Jason versus Tommy is a golden moment.

4 His Return in “Forever Red”

The entire episode ranks as being the best of the best when it came to crossovers. All major Red Rangers banded together to stop the rebuilding of King Mondo’s empire. Fans were stoked to see Jason return. As the other Rangers gather, Andros explains they were brought together by a veteran Ranger.

Cue Tommy appearing in the distance and T.J. even calls him a legend. Fans also squealed when Jason and Tommy reunited. The episode had many great moments, highlighted by all the Rangers morphing once again.

3 Tommy Turns Evil

Rita Repulsa may have been a formidable villain for the Rangers. But nothing topped Tommy when he was put under Rita’s spell to become the evil Green Ranger. Rita kidnaps him and soon sends him back to Angel Grove. In his first act of evil, he enters the Command Center to wreak havoc.

There are many memorable scenes to take notice of. Fans can recall the famous moment where he’s doing a chest workout when Kimberly comes to talk to him. Or his huge fight with Jason as well as when he used his Dragon Dagger and his evil laugh.

2 The Return Of The White Ranger

After Tommy is no longer under Rita’s spell, his powers start to dwindle and ultimately hurt him. While Tommy is swimming in the lake, he is transported with a white light to the Command Center. Alpha and Zordon reveal their plans to create a new Ranger.

Fans clapped as a beaming white light shined down and the White Ranger descended. They held their breath and he slowly removes his helmet to reveal Tommy. The rest of the team was so surprised that Kimberly even fainted.

1 Tommy Fights His Old Selves

In the Dino Thunder “Fighting Spirit” episode, Tommy goes on a journey and it becomes his best moment in the franchise. Tommy tries to become visible again but falls into a coma in the process. In a bizarre new place, Tommy is welcomed by the Zeo Ranger V Red.

But Tommy must fight for his life to prove himself. As he defeats his former Zeo form, he’s faced with White Mighty Morphin Power Ranger. Tommy’s biggest challenge of all is defeating his Green Ranger form that doesn’t bring back the best memories. Defeating them all, the three former selves congratulate him and his courage and return him to his Dino Gem. It was epic.

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