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"Look at them!"
—Amelia, in regards to Izzy and Fern heading off for a date.

Javi tries to investigate Izzy's affection for her friend, but gets into trouble while also having to deal with the Sporix.


This episode includes examples of:

  • Bad Boss: Upon seeing that the Sporix Chest they had brought him was a fake, Void Knight attacked Mucus and Slyther, ignoring their explanations that they had been tricked by the Rangers.
  • Beat Them at Their Own Game: The Power Rangers pull off disguises on Slyther which somehow includes Zayto as an old lady.
  • "Could Have Avoided This!" Plot: Javi tells Izzy at the end of the episode that he should've talked about just who Izzy was seeing instead of trying to push Adrien onto her.
  • Exact Words:
    • Fern tells Javi that she's not dating guys, because she's currently dating Izzy.
    • Izzy does have affection for a friend, but it's for Fern, not Adrien.
  • Everyone Has Standards: Javi pulled Fern away from Izzy but when Fern picks up that she's not dating guys, he calmly states "That's fair".
  • Foreshadowing: The fact that both Fern has to tell Javi she's not dating guys while Izzy also feels awkward when Adrien (aka Slyther) hints that the two are in a relationship.
  • Holding Hands: Izzy and Fern do this as they head off on their date.
  • Incompatible Orientation: Fern tells Javi, who is trying to match Izzy with Adrien and wants to date her, that she's not dating guys. Izzy also feels awkward with Adrien (actually Slyther) trying to get close to her. The end of the episode reveals they're both lesbian and dating one another.
  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall: The final line of the episode is Amelia squealing "Look at them!" when Izzy and Fern hold hands as they go on a date, representing the audience's excitement at how they are seeing an LGBT couple on the show.
  • Love Confession: Adrien tries to confess his love to Izzy; it turns out that it's Slyther in disguise.
  • Official Couple: Izzy and Fern join the ranks of the few canonical couples in the Power Rangers franchise along with being the first lesbian pairing for the TV series. note 
  • Poor Communication Kills: Javi admits that he should've just asked Izzy about who she had a crush on instead of the lengths he went to get her to hook with Adrien.
  • Queer Establishing Moment: Fern and Izzy going off on their date at the end of the episode, establishing they're lesbians.
  • Relationship Upgrade: Izzy and Fern are dating.
  • Rewatch Bonus: Once it's revealed that Izzy and Fern are dating, it's easier to pick up on the hints they leave Javi.
  • Right for the Wrong Reasons: Based on his sister's behavior, Javi thought that Izzy had a crush on someone. He was right, it's just that he had guessed the wrong person.
  • Romantic Wingman: Javi tries to do this with Adrien and his sister; it falls flat because Izzy's currently dating Fern.
  • Shipper on Deck: All of the Rangers and Adrien are happy to see Izzy being together with Fern.
    Amelia: (excited) Look at them!
  • Wham Shot:
    • We finally see what Void Knight looks behind his helmet.
    • Izzy and Fern holding hands as they head off to their date, cementing Izzy as the first LGBT Power Ranger on the show.
  • What the Hell, Hero?: Izzy isn't happy about Javi's attempts to get her and Adrien together, especially with Slyther using him as a hostage. Thankfully Izzy notes that she won't let her brother go alone for their exchange of the Sporix chest and forgives him for the mistake at the end of the episode.
  • Xanatos Speed Chess: Even though Slyther's plan to capture Izzy fails, he decides to take advantage of having Adrien as a hostage by demanding a ransom for the Sporix. Unfortunately, the Rangers trick him.

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