History Recap / TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2003S1E19TalesOfLeo

* {{Foreshadowing}}: The flashback with Raph and Leo fighting a giant crocodile hints at the existence of Leatherhead who would be properly introduced in season 2.

* SkewedPriorities: In Don's story about Leo, after Leo saves Don from almost drowning, the first thing he says to Leo is "you didn't get the car?" instead of thanking him for saving his life. Leo just gives him a look of shock in response.

* JekrWithAHeartOfGold: Raph continuues to insult Leo, until he breaks down himself, revealing that it is just an act and deep down he does care for his brother.

* SkewedPriorities: In Donnie's story about Leo, after Leo saves Donnie from almost drowning, the first thing he says to Leo is "you didn't get the car?" instead of thanking him for saving his life. Leo just gives him a look of shock in response.

* MakeSureHesDead: Recalling that the Turtles also assumed him dead without bothering to check, Saki orders Stockman to go back to the remains of April's shop and find evidence that they died in the blaze.

* GenreBlindness: Despite being GenreSavvy enough not to trust Hun's assurance that the Turtles [[NoOneCouldSurviveThat couldn't possibly have survived]] because they [[NeverFoundTheBody never found the bodies]], completely trusting Stockman to investigate was an obvious oversight on Shredder's part.

* GenreBlindness: Despite being GenreSavvy enough not to trust Hun's assurance that NoOneCouldSurviveThat because they [[NeverFoundTheBody Never Found the Bodies]], completely trusting Stockman to investigate was an obvious oversight on Shredder's part.

* ContinuityNod: Stockman's previous failure is revealed to leave him with a broken neck and arm and in a wheelchair.

* GenreBlindness: Completely trusting Stockman to do the job was an obvious oversight on Shredder's part.
* HypocriticalHumor: After Mikey chastises the condition of the farmhouse, Casey reminds him he lives in a sewer.

* GenreBlindness: On the other hand, trusting Stockman to do the job was an obvious oversight on Shredder's part.

* DangerouslyGenreSavvy: Shredder refuses to celebrate his victory until he gets definitive proof that the Turtles are dead.

* ConverseWithTheUnconcious: Pretty much the entire A-plot

The Turtles, Splinter, April, and Casey have survived the explosion of the antique shop by getting out of the closet door. As a result, they have to make shelter at Casey's farmhouse. With Leo down, the Turtles tell them of their experiences with him to get him back.

Meanwhile, Saki is worried that they survived his attack since their bodies are not found so Stockman volunteers to look for any evidence of their survival. He agrees to let him be, but with a failure like that will be his final punishment by the hands of Hun.

* WholeEpisodeFlashback: The parts with the turtles and Splinter as they remember the times they had with Leo several years prior to the series' beginning.

Meanwhile, Saki is worried that they survived his attack since their bodies are not found so Stockman volunteers to look for any evidence of their survival. He agrees to let him be, but with a failure like that will be his final punishment by the hands of Hun. Searching the shop, Stockman found out that neither human nor turtle are dead, but he can't return to Saki with no proof. Just then, one of the Mousers found a red cloth. Since he can't find any evidence, he is just going to create his own evidence.

* WeNeedToGetProof: Well, Stockman found proof the Turtles are dead, but he's just making that up.

The Turles, Splinter, April, and Casey have survived the explosion of the antique shop by getting out of the closet door. As a result, they have to make shelter at Casey's farmhouse. With Leo down, the Turtles tell them of their experiences with him to get him back.