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* Raph defending Donnie. When Casey asks if April ever talks about him, Raph quickly responds with "it doesn't matter" and "you know how Donnie feels about her." A good CollBigBro moment for Raphael.

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* Raph defending Donnie. When Casey asks if April ever talks about him, Raph quickly responds with "it doesn't matter" and "you know how Donnie feels about her." A good CollBigBro CoolBigBro moment for Raphael.
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* Raph defending Donnie. When Casey asks if April ever talks about him, Raph quickly responds with "it doesn't matter" and "you know how Donnie feels about her." A good CollBigBro moment for Raphael.

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* When the turtles return to their lair in past New York City, they happily reunite with Master Splinter, [[GroupHug embracing him in a hug]].

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* When the turtles return to their lair in past New York City, they happily reunite with Master Splinter, and [[GroupHug embracing embrace him in a hug]].

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* When the turtles return to their lair in past New York City, they happily reunite with Master Splinter, [[GroupHug embracing him in a hug]].
-->'''Master Splinter:''' Back so soon? You just left to patrol the city.
-->'''Turtles:''' Sensei!
-->'''Master Splinter:''' Is everything alright?
-->'''Leonardo:''' Definitely, Master Splinter. It's... it's just really amazing to see you!

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** There is something else in in Raph's vigil. When he shouts to the others to come to the room, Leo is awake and coherent. Since Leo's been n a three month long coma, it's highly doubtful that he came awake all at once. Raph probably had to explain where they were and a bit of what happened. Raph also waited until Leo could handle visitors to call the others up, so Leo wouldn't be overwhelmed.

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** There is something else in in Raph's vigil. When he shouts to the others to come to the room, Leo is awake and coherent. Since Leo's been n in a three month long coma, it's highly doubtful that he came awake all at once. Raph probably had to explain where they were and a bit of what happened. Raph also waited until Leo could handle visitors to call the others up, so Leo wouldn't be overwhelmed.



** Then Leo reminding her ''You can't give up hope. Trust me on that.'' and extending his hand to help her up. Awwww

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** Then Leo reminding her ''You can't give up hope. Trust me on that.'' and extending his hand to help her up. Awwww
Awwww.



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!!! 3-23 "[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S3E23TheFourfoldTrap The Fourfold Trap]]

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!!! 3x25 & 26 ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S3E2526AnnihilationEarth Annihilation: Earth!]]
* While also a TearJerker, Rocksteady holding Bebop close to him for comfort as they're both sucked into the black hole.

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* A Meta one for the fans. One of the portals has them look in on perfectly reproduced footage of the original series, then as the episode's plot ends, it abruptly switches to the old style of animation used for the 80's cartoon, and has the four turtles, with their original voice actors, eating pizza and discussing things before battle. Unlike ''WesternAnimation/TurtlesForever'', it's treated with all the respect it deserves.

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* A Meta one for the fans. One of the portals has them look in on perfectly reproduced footage of the original series, then as the episode's plot ends, it abruptly switches to the old style of animation used for the 80's cartoon, and has the four turtles, with their original voice actors, eating pizza and discussing things before battle. Unlike ''WesternAnimation/TurtlesForever'', it's treated with all the respect it deserves.



* On a meta-level, the whole thing feels like a love letter to Batman parodies.

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* On a meta-level, the whole thing feels like a love letter to Batman parodies.




!!Meta
* [[http://drkirbyoneil.tumblr.com/day/2014/06/16/ Happy Father's Day.]]
* [[http://a-little-fandom-with-your-blog.tumblr.com/post/106258610040/the-rainbow-of-the-hamato-clan-meanings The Rainbow of the Hamato Clan.]]
* This [[http://apritello4everfanboy.tumblr.com/post/110065872921/my-sammi-things-shes-in-the-footclan meme post.]]
* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEQiKJNaveY Hey April~]]"
* A cute fanart of [[http://jackie-chaos-bunny.tumblr.com/post/113729594546/silentmortal-http-ice-mei-deviantart-com April putting facepaint on the turtles.]]
* [[http://brushbell.deviantart.com/art/Pumpkin-Fun-at-the-Farmhouse-491838456 This]] piece of fanart, among the artist's others.
* [[https://twitter.com/TMNT/status/929031204040560641 Seth]], [[https://twitter.com/TMNT/status/929061248158896128 Sean]], [[https://twitter.com/TMNT/status/929091443506995201 Rob]], and [[https://twitter.com/TMNT/status/929136815470206976 Greg]] recorded goodbye messages released two days before the series's final episodes aired.
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* In the beginning, Master Splinter was worried that his sons soon will no longer need him now that they’re improving in their training which the Rat King took advantage of. During the Turtles’ confrontation with their mind controlled father, Leo assured Splinter that he and his brothers will always need him. This allows Splinter to take back control.
* Raph will [[HypocriticalHeartwarming hit Mikey, but that doesn’t mean anyone else can, especially his own father.]]
--->'''Raph:''' Nobody hits Mikey but me.


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-->'''Mikey:''' Really? All right! Someone finally likes my cooking!

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-->'''Mikey:''' --->'''Mikey:''' Really? All right! Someone finally likes my cooking!



-->'''Leatherhead:''' I will buy you time! My friend, you have trusted me, now I am trusting you.


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-->'''Leatherhead:''' --->'''Leatherhead:''' I will buy you time! My friend, you have trusted me, now I am trusting you.




-->'''Splinter:''' Miwa would have been about your age now. I would like to think she would have turned out as well as you have...my child. Which reminds me, wait here. [Goes to find the fan.]

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-->'''Splinter:''' --->'''Splinter:''' Miwa would have been about your age now. I would like to think she would have turned out as well as you have...my child. Which reminds me, wait here. [Goes to find the fan.]



-->'''Leo:''' Why are you helping him? You said he was driving you crazy!
-->'''Karai:''' He drives me crazy because he's my father!

!!! 1x21; ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S1E21KaraisVendetta Karai's Vendetta]]''

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-->'''Leo:''' Why are you helping him? You said he was driving you crazy!
-->'''Karai:'''
crazy!\\
'''Karai:'''
He drives me crazy because he's my father!

!!! 1x21; !!!1x21; ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S1E21KaraisVendetta Karai's Vendetta]]''



!!! 1x22; ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S1E22PulverizerReturns Pulverizer Returns]]''

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[[caption-width-right:350: Even after everything, Karai is still and always will be Splinter's daughter.]]

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[[caption-width-right:350: Even after everything, Karai is still and always will be Splinter's daughter.]]



-->'''Raph:''' My brothers come first, ''no matter what.''

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-->'''Raph:''' --->'''Raph:''' My brothers come first, ''no matter what.''



-->'''Splinter:''' Raphael, do you know what I do when I miss my loved ones from the past?
-->'''Raph:''' No.
-->'''Splinter:''' I focus on the friends I am surrounded by in the present.
-->'''Raph:''' Thanks, Master Splinter. Hey, what's a guy got to do to get in your little competition?
-->'''Mikey:''' Next game is all yours, dude.
-->'''Leo:''' Sorry about Spike, Raphael.
-->'''Raph:''' You guys aren't too bad to hang out with either.

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-->'''Splinter:''' Raphael, do you know what I do when I miss my loved ones from the past?
-->'''Raph:''' No.
-->'''Splinter:'''
past?\\
'''Raph:''' No.\\
'''Splinter:'''
I focus on the friends I am surrounded by in the present.
-->'''Raph:'''
present.\\
'''Raph:'''
Thanks, Master Splinter. Hey, what's a guy got to do to get in your little competition?
-->'''Mikey:'''
competition?\\
'''Mikey:'''
Next game is all yours, dude.
-->'''Leo:'''
dude.\\
'''Leo:'''
Sorry about Spike, Raphael.
-->'''Raph:'''
Raphael.\\
'''Raph:'''
You guys aren't too bad to hang out with either. either.



-->'''Casey''': So, they're not the bad guys?

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-->'''Casey''': -->'''Casey:''' So, they're not the bad guys?



-->'''Splinter:''' Would you say you mastered your fear?
-->'''Leo:''' No, I only faced it.
-->'''Splinter:''' And that, Leonardo is why you are a great leader.

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-->'''Splinter:''' Would you say you mastered your fear?
-->'''Leo:'''
fear?\\
'''Leo:'''
No, I only faced it.
-->'''Splinter:'''
it.\\
'''Splinter:'''
And that, Leonardo is why you are a great leader. leader.



-->'''Leo:''' You were right Donnie, I should've trusted you.
-->'''Mikey:''' Sorry about Metalhead Donnie.

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-->'''Leo:''' --->'''Leo:''' You were right Donnie, I should've trusted you.
-->'''Mikey:'''
you.\\
'''Mikey:'''
Sorry about Metalhead Donnie. Donnie.



-->'''Raph:''' *referring to the portal* Come on you tin can, move your butt!

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-->'''Raph:''' --->'''Raph:''' *referring to the portal* Come on you tin can, move your butt!



-->'''Donnie:''' Get everyone else to safety. We got this covered.
-->'''April:''' You always do.

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-->'''Donnie:''' Get everyone else to safety. We got this covered.
-->'''April:'''
covered.\\
'''April:'''
You always do.



-->'''Casey''': Get away from him!

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-->'''Casey''': -->'''Casey:''' Get away from him!



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--> '''Donnie:''' Wait, did... did April [[ShipTease KISS ME a while back]]?

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--> '''Donnie:''' -->'''Donnie:''' Wait, did... did April [[ShipTease KISS ME a while back]]?



--> "[[CharacterDevelopment I don't care about winning]], I just want my friend back!"

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--> "[[CharacterDevelopment -->"[[CharacterDevelopment I don't care about winning]], I just want my friend back!"



-->'''Raphael''': ''"You're the best, bro.''"

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-->'''Raphael''': -->'''Raphael:''' ''"You're the best, bro.''"



--> '''Splinter''': ''"I love you, Miwa.''"

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--> '''Splinter''': -->'''Splinter:''' ''"I love you, Miwa.''"



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** '''Leo''': ''"Raph, I love you, bro.''"

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** '''Leo''': '''Leo:''' ''"Raph, I love you, bro.''"



** Mikey dissauding the others' concern over Leo's way of coping. He knows his brother well enough to accept what he is doing and shows hints of understanding Leo's reasons, especially in regards to the ChainsOfCommand.

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** Mikey dissauding the others' concern over Leo's way of coping. He knows his brother well enough to accept what he is doing and shows hints of understanding Leo's reasons, especially in regards to the ChainsOfCommand.
ChainOfCommand.



‘’[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwik.php/Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S4E10TransDimensionalTurtles TransDimensionalTurtles]]’’
* While most of the Turtles are initially wary of their ‘80s counterparts, the two Mikeys hit it off almost immediately, cementing their friendship by high-fiving while simultaneously uttering their catchphrases.
** ‘’’Mikey:’’’ “Booyahkasha!”
** ‘’’’80s Mikey:’’’ “Cowabunga!”

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* While most of the Turtles are initially wary of their ‘80s '80s counterparts, the two Mikeys hit it off almost immediately, cementing their friendship by high-fiving while simultaneously uttering their catchphrases.
** ‘’’Mikey:’’’ “Booyahkasha!”
'''Mikey:''' "Booyahkasha!"
** ‘’’’80s Mikey:’’’ “Cowabunga!”
''''80s Mikey:''' "Cowabunga!"




--> '''Leonardo:''' You killed him! He was your brother, and you killed him!! He was your BROTHER, Saki! YOUR BEST FRIEND! How could you do THAT?!

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THAT?!



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-->'''Splinter:''' Although these are mostly from your own choosing, ''they chose you''. The katana, a royal samurai weapon, for those with courage and keen skill.
-->'''Leonardo:''' Hai, Sensei.
-->'''Splinter:''' The Sai, for a fierce and fearless warrior, who will always fight the hardest for his family.
-->'''Raphael:''' Thank you, Sensei.
-->'''Splinter:''' The Bo Staff, for a thoughtful soul and peaceful heart.
-->'''Donatello:''' [[PlayedForLaughs Aw man! A stick??]]
-->'''Splinter:''' The Nunchuku because... uh... ''[[PlayedForLaughs they are perfect for you]]''!

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-->'''Splinter:''' Although these are mostly from your own choosing, ''they chose you''. The katana, a royal samurai weapon, for those with courage and keen skill.
-->'''Leonardo:'''
skill.\\
'''Leonardo:'''
Hai, Sensei.
-->'''Splinter:'''
Sensei.\\
'''Splinter:'''
The Sai, for a fierce and fearless warrior, who will always fight the hardest for his family.
-->'''Raphael:'''
family.\\
'''Raphael:'''
Thank you, Sensei.
-->'''Splinter:'''
Sensei.\\
'''Splinter:'''
The Bo Staff, for a thoughtful soul and peaceful heart.
-->'''Donatello:'''
heart.\\
'''Donatello:'''
[[PlayedForLaughs Aw man! A stick??]]
-->'''Splinter:'''
stick??]]\\
'''Splinter:'''
The Nunchuku because... uh... ''[[PlayedForLaughs they are perfect for you]]''!



* [[https://twitter.com/TMNT/status/929031204040560641 Seth]], [[https://twitter.com/TMNT/status/929061248158896128 Sean]], [[https://twitter.com/TMNT/status/929091443506995201 Rob]], and [[https://twitter.com/TMNT/status/929136815470206976 Greg]] recorded goodbye messages released two days before the series's final episodes aired.

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* [[https://twitter.com/TMNT/status/929031204040560641 Seth]], [[https://twitter.com/TMNT/status/929061248158896128 Sean]], [[https://twitter.com/TMNT/status/929091443506995201 Rob]], and [[https://twitter.com/TMNT/status/929136815470206976 Greg]] recorded goodbye messages released two days before the series's final episodes aired.aired.
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!!!5x9''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S5E9LoneRatAndCubs Lone Rat and Cubs]]''
* The whole episode is framed as [[InMediasRes Splinter's story to the turtles]].
* In a way, Splinter initially referring to the then baby turtles "Turtle Creatures" has a heartwarming implication behind it. Because even though he didn't see the turtles as people at the time, this implies he still took it upon himself to shelter them and feed them.
* Baby Michelangelo offering Splinter some of his food. Splinter shows appreciation for the little turtle's manners.
-->'''Splinter:''' Thank you, young turtle.
* Splinter naming the baby turtles proper marks the turning point where he starts to bond with them, not just as mutated pets, but as his family.
* The image of Splinter putting the baby turtles to bed.
** Once Splinter resumes the story, the audience gets a shot of Splinter sleeping close by his infant sons' makeshift bed, where they sleep peacefully.
* "''[[FamilyOfChoice My]]'' [[FamilyOfChoice turtles]]..."
* Splinter obliterating the spy drone when it plays a part in [[PapaWolf Raph getting his trademark shell crack]].
* Splinter meditating in the sewers on what the baby turtles mean to him, and the possibility they're meant to be his second chance to raise a family.
-->'''Splinter:''' I use to wonder if I had the discipline to be a proper father. For ''any'' family. In the darkest part of our journey, I wonder I would have another chance to be both. I ''wanted'' to be both.
* Splinter saving his infant sons from drowning in the climax, gathering the [[PapaWolf strength]] to free them from the cart they're trapped under.
** In turn, the little turtles swim their unconscious father to the safest part of the sewers, unwittingly discovering their future home.
* The ending reveals that Splinter's reason for telling his sons this story was the explain the meaning behind each iconic weapon he bestows on them.
-->'''Splinter:''' Although these are mostly from your own choosing, ''they chose you''. The katana, a royal samurai weapon, for those with courage and keen skill.
-->'''Leonardo:''' Hai, Sensei.
-->'''Splinter:''' The Sai, for a fierce and fearless warrior, who will always fight the hardest for his family.
-->'''Raphael:''' Thank you, Sensei.
-->'''Splinter:''' The Bo Staff, for a thoughtful soul and peaceful heart.
-->'''Donatello:''' [[PlayedForLaughs Aw man! A stick??]]
-->'''Splinter:''' The Nunchuku because... uh... ''[[PlayedForLaughs they are perfect for you]]''!

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* Raph's moment with Mikey at the end of "New Friend, Old Enemy."


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the story, assuring his brother that [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre he doesn't need a 'friend' like Chris Bradford to be worthwhile or beloved]].




!!! 4x6 ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S4E6JourneyToTheCenterOfMikeysMind Journey to the Center of Mikey's Mind]]''
* The visual of Mikey's inner self (in the form of his six-year-old self) with his brothers, driving home how he not only looks up to him, but they protect the youngest in their family.
** Unto itself, the brothers helping Mikey's inner self fight off the Neutrinos by [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre inspiring how his imagination is very powerful against them]].

!!! 4x7 ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S4E7TheArenaOfCarnage The Arena of Carnage]]''
* The turtles befriending [[TokenGoodTeammate Zeno]] during their incarceration.

!!! 4x8 ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S4E8TheWarForDimensionX The War for Dimension X]]''
* In a way, the audience gets to meet the ''real'' Irma through Rook, as opposed to when she turned out to be Kraang Sub-prime. She does display the same kind of personality traits Irma might've had if she was truly in this adaptation.
* The Salamandrians and the Utroms forming an alliance, due in no small part to the turtles convincing Mona Lisa and G'Throkka to help them save Queen.



!!! 4x12 ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S4E12TheEvilOfDregg The Evil of Dregg]]''
* Raph getting out of his [[HeroicBSOD heart-broken funk]] when Mona Lisa gives her AnguishedDeclarationOfLove.
* The episode ending on the visual of Raph and Mona Lisa tenderly holding hands to a starry background, [[BookEnds just like their first interaction in the episode]]. If anything, it quietly indicates that despite what happened, nothing can change the way these two feel about each other.

!!! 4x13 ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S4E13TheEverBurningFire The Ever-Burning Fire]]''
* Raph being present for the hatching of Tokka's infant, naming him "Chompy Picasso" and later adopting him when it's presumed his mother is no more.




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* The turtles being able to save Splinter this time around.
* Past-April doesn't mind the idea of having a time-clone of herself and even comments she's always wanted a twin sister.
* As opposed to his [[LiarRevealed bad reaction]] to Professor Honeycutt's past, Future-Leo assures his past self that they can trust the Professor.



!!! 4x17 ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S4E17InsectaTrifecta Insecta Trifecta]]
* Splinter teaching Raph a meditative chant to help him through his crippling insect phobia.

!!! 4x19 ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S4E19BatInTheBelfry Bat in the Belfry]]
* Mikey and Casey's initial interaction with Wingnut and Screwloose, at least before April's crystal corrupted them.
** Towards the end, Wingnut making peace with the fact he and Screwloose have to return to the comic from whece they came, parting on good terms with Mikey.
* On a meta-level, the whole thing feels like a love letter to Batman parodies.




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* Although he eventually gives into his instincts, what saves Splinter's sanity when faced with the fevered hallucination of the Rat King? The memory of [[CallBack celebrating his sons' 15th birthday]], along with the vision of Tang Shen, reminding Splinter that whether he's a rat or a man, he's still Hamato Yoshi. This gives him the HeroicWillpower to ride out the hallucination until his discovery of the Rat King's corpse brings him back to his senses.
** And when Donnie and Mikey find him, he tells them he's never been so happy to see them. It marks [[EarnYourHappyEnding the end of the nightmare]].



!!! 4x23 ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S4E23TokkaVsTheWorld Tokka vs. the World]]''
* At learning that Raph took Chompy because he thought she was dead, her iris widens, as though recognizing Raph is a worthy care-taker for her young. As such, she wordlessly gives Raph her blessing to care for Chompy.
* Although he knows Chompy will eventually have to return to the stars, Raph is content to know he's been given the chance to raise Chompy.



* Splinter imparting with Leonardo that he didn't choose Leo to be leader out of the arbitrary reason he asked first (that was just to humble him). He saw from the beginning he was meant to be leader, and he's telling him now because he knows that when he's gone, Leo will have to be AFatherToHisMen and lead with his heart.




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* Granted it's a [[TearJerker heart-breaking]] moment, the turtles sadly thinking back to all the times he touched on their lives speaks volumes of how Splinter is more the man and father than his murderer could ever dream of being.

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* Even though it's cliché on paper, Attila sees first-hand that not all humans are [[HumansAreBastards cruel and destructive]] when [[HumansAreGood Casey and April save him from the fire]].



* Granted it's all a dream set up by the titular Dream Beavers, there's something wholesome about Leo dreaming of not only his leg healing, but also growing strong to the point of superhero levels.



--> "I don't care about winning, I just want my friend back!"

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--> "I "[[CharacterDevelopment I don't care about winning, winning]], I just want my friend back!"



** Once he returns, there's something uplifting about seeing [[HesBack the dignified look in Splinter's eyes]] once he comes to his senses.



* Of all the things our heroes bring back from the lair to their hideaway, Leonardo brought Splinter's family photo of Tang Shen and baby Miwa. Splinter is nothing short of appreciative towards his son for such a thoughtful gift.



!!! 3x14 ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S3E14CaseyJonesVsTheUnderworld Casey Jones VS the Underworld]]
* Although the opening is basically Casey belly-aching about how he missed out on the action in the previous episode, two sweet moments comes out of this.
** First, we see April and Kirby run a soup drive for those effected by the invasion, showing how a little generosity and kindness can spark camaraderie in dark times.
** Also in that same scene, Casey warmly smiling at April from afar, possibly recognizing that even if she's not out there kicking butt like she is, April is saving the city one soup at a time.

!!! 3x15 ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S3E15TheNoxiousAvenger The Noxious Avenger]]
* Muckman not only befriending the turtles after he chooses to do good of his own volition, but also using his heroic sway over the public to maintain the turtles' anonymity.



!!! 3x17 ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S3E17MeetMondoGecko Meet Mondo Gecko]]
* Mondo Gecko and Mikey's friendship. The two are kindred spirits who love to have a little fun.
** Mikey [[PositiveFriendInfluence influencing]] Mondo to realize the importance of friendship, something he ''definitely'' didn't learn from Xever.
** The episode ends with the two of them agreeing they can each borrrow their respective catch phrases (Mikey's "Booyakasha" and Mondo's "Kowabunga") from time to time. Sweeter still, Mondo is voiced by the original Michelangelo from the 1990 film, feeling as though the past is second-hand passing down something to the future.



** '''Splinter''': ''"I love you, Miwa.''"

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!!!2x21 "''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S2E22VengeanceIsMine Vengeance Is Mine]]"
* After a lot of episodes with the truth coming out and Karai learning the truth, she finally is able to share a real hug with her true father, Splinter. The poignant music that accompanies it just shows the payoff for her, Splinter and the turtles. This makes her mutation all the more heartbreaking.

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!!!2x21 !!!2x22 "''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S2E22VengeanceIsMine Vengeance Is Mine]]"
* After a lot of episodes with the truth coming out and Karai learning the truth, she finally is able to share share a real hug with her true father, Splinter. The poignant music that accompanies it just shows [[BigDamnReunion the payoff payoff]] for her, Splinter and the turtles. This makes her mutation all the more heartbreaking.heartbreaking.
** It's to the point where Splinter rescinds what he previously said about the turtles not bothering to take the risk. If this taught him anything, it's that some risks are worth taking.



** Generally, the fact she got to spend one day with her true father and her (for lack of better words) brothers.



* Mikey remembering how he and Leatherhead became friends.

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* Mikey remembering how he and Leatherhead became friends.friends, reminding the audience why he's so special to Mikey.



* As The Turtles are grabbing things from their lair, Donnie goes to the frozen Mutagen Man/Timothy and vows to return for him someday.

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* As The Turtles are grabbing things from their lair, Donnie goes to the frozen Mutagen Man/Timothy and vows to return for him someday. Failing that, he sincerely hopes to his old friend that things will be better by the time he thaws out.
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!!!2x15" ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S2E15MazesAndMutants Mazes and Mutants]]
* The turtles befriending Malachi (aka Martin Milton) after learning he's just a lonely kid whose machinations were born out of [[FreudianExcuse loneliness]]. It's rather sweet to see them part on good terms.

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!!!1x10; ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S1E10PanicInTheSewers Panic in the Sewers]]''
* After the turtles save the sewers, Splinter comes forward and apologizes for [[WasTooHardOnHim his earlier severe treatment]]. Granted he was trying to prepare his son, he doesn't let it be an excuse to for letting fear cloud his own judgement. If anything, he praises the turtles for having overcome their own fear.



* Raph pretty much ignoring how terrified he was of the roach when it had Mikey.

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* Raph pretty much ignoring how terrified he was of the roach [[BigBrotherInstinct when it had Mikey.
Mikey]].




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** In his own feral way, he brings April food (or something like food) because he's trying to make sure his young is fed.


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!!!2x05: ''[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S2E5MikeyGetsShellacne Mikey gets Shellacne]]''
* After everything Mikey goes through, Splinter takes a moment to [[ThrowTheDogABone praise Mikey for his innovative thinking]].
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* Even if it unknowingly meant her death, Tang Shen chooses Yoshi over Saki. Why? Because Yoshi finally expressed that she and Miwa were more important to him than anything, even [[MarriedToTheJob the dojo]]. In the least, he had a chance to confess his love for his family before [[TraumaCongaLine it all went to pot]].
* Ultimately, the turtles are despondent at how they had to let all the bad stuff that happened to Splinter in the past, in order to maintain the timeline. However, there was one part of the past they could influence: they saved Yoshi from the fire. Splinter may not know it, but he ultimately owes his life to the very sons he would come to love and raise, the ones who saved him even before their birth.

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* Even if it unknowingly meant her death, Tang Shen chooses Yoshi over Saki. Why? Because Yoshi finally expressed that she and Miwa were more important to him than anything, even [[MarriedToTheJob the dojo]]. In the least, he had a chance to confess his love for his family before [[TraumaCongaLine it all went to pot]].he lost them]].
* Ultimately, the turtles are despondent at how they had to let all the bad stuff that happened to Splinter in the past, in order to maintain the timeline. However, there was one part of the past they could fate allowed them to influence: they saved Yoshi from the fire. Splinter may not know it, but he ultimately owes his life to the very sons he would come to love and raise, the ones who saved him even before their birth.
he even met them.

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