Every Power Rangers Series, Ranked

Updated Nov 15, 2026, 11:00 AM EST Gabriela Silva is a List writer for Screen Rant with experience in all things television, film and pop culture. A graduate of Fordham University with previous years experience interning for Cliché Magazine. With her passion for movies, television and entertainment, she's interviewed some great actors from Cress Williams of 'Black Lightning' to Tati Gabrielle from 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.' Her love for entertainment reaches a broad range of interests from 90s thriller movies, guilty pleasure teen dramas, action-packed MCU movies to popular K-dramas. You'll most likely find her binge-watching a new television show or movies on Netflix into the early morning. The Power Rangers franchise has played a special role in many childhoods across multiple generations, but the best Power Rangers series stand out amongst the rest. When it first arrived, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was a brand-new concept in the U.S. television market. In fact, just a few years earlier, the Bio-Man live-action adaptation was rejected. For years, the people behind Power Rangers struggled to convince their bosses it was a good investment. No one believed the show based on the Japanese franchise Super Sentai would skyrocket into a global phenomenon. However, everything changed when Mighty Morphin Power Rangers became an immediate success, bringing in millions of dollars in revenue from merchandise alone. Power Rangers started with five original actors. Over the years, ownership changed, and storylines evolved. These shows made bold choices like adding dinos, going into space, and changing the lineup multiple times. The powers that be decided to keep the ball rolling, even when the show went through occasional slumps. Unfortunately, not all series did well. The best Power Rangers series seem to find the sweet spot in appealing to kids with zany villains and big fight sequences, while still appealing to adults with serial stories and dramatic storyline shifts. The Power Rangers were teens who gained the powers to save the world, while also coming to terms with who they were as young adults. This helped each series mean something to different parts of society at different times throughout its history. Looking at all the Power Rangers that have come so far, here are the series ranked from worst to best. 22 Power Rangers: Megaforce (2013–2014) Image via MovieStillsDB For the twentieth anniversary of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers: Megaforce pulled out all the stops. It adapts a Sentai series that allows the new team of Power Rangers to draw on the powers of every other Power Rangers series, and even those that don't exist yet in the timeline of the show, which should make them the most powerful ever. However, the dialogue felt unbearably stiff, and the story was rushed. The characters felt shallow, like cardboard cutouts, and the acting wasn't much better. Rather than feeling like a TV show with some marketing, Megaforce felt more like a toy commercial. And, the biggest sin of all, they ditched the pirate theme. That final battle was great, but virtually everything else was bad, which is why it's rare for anyone to call Megaforce a good Power Rangers series. 21 Power Rangers Samurai (2011–2012) Image via MovieStillsDB Every Power Rangers series sees Rangers chosen for the job by a mentor or the power of fate. Power Rangers Samurai sees the characters at the center of the story inherit their abilities from their ancestors. While it's still fate for them to fight bad guys, their samurai skills and weapons are family heirlooms. This is a problem because samurai are Japanese. Only two of the rangers are played by Asian actors, and neither is Japanese. Power Rangers Samurai has many more issues. The two seasons made a poor decision when the Red Ranger lost his position and then had Lauren, the first woman Red Ranger, hand it back a few episodes later. Commit to a decision! They also copied parts of Super Sentai Shinkenger one-to-one, without considering the cultural context or whether the stories would make sense for a Westernized audience. 20 Power Rangers Ninja Steel (2017–2018) In a bit of a meta move, the Power Rangers become the focus of a broadcast throughout space in Power Rangers Ninja Steel. That's because the evil alien being intent on getting their power—in this case, ninja stars—runs an intergalactic game show that involves monster battles. The game show provided a fresh angle for Power Rangers, but, for some reason, the series just didn't land the same way as the best Power Rangers series did. The show was extremely juvenile in writing and tone, largely forced by Saban's alleged severe creative restrictions. The ninja theme was tangential at best. Unfortunately, Power Rangers Ninja Steel didn't do it for kids either, with heavy-handed moral lessons and uninspired choreography. Plus, Minus Odius and Cosmo Royale were boring villains. Ultimately, it didn't land with kids or adults. 19 Power Rangers Operation Overdrive (2007) Indiana Jones meets Power Rangers sounds like a good idea on paper. Unfortunately, in execution, it didn't work out compared to the best Power Rangers series. The match didn't fit as well as expected. This version of the team is put together by a man who makes sure ancient relics stay out of the bad guys' hands. Each member has a unique skill set they bring. However, their big personalities also cause a lot of friction, and not in a good way. There are also nonsensical aspects of the series, like one of them discovering they are an android instead of a human and a tragic alien love story playing out in the background. There was a lot going on, even by the standard of every Power Rangers series, and it was a lot to keep track of. Plus, the acting was bad, even by Power Rangers standards. 18 Power Rangers Wild Force (2002–2003) While the best Power Rangers seasons strive to be different from the others, this team had a unique twist in that the Rangers were actually chosen by the animals that acted as their zords. For the first time, they could also call on the power of multiple zords, something that would become more common in later seasons. The season had a great mix of character development, mythology, and drama. Unfortunately, the show ended up middling because it didn't seem to have a clear tonal identity. The heavy-handed messaging felt childish, but the show's more soap-opera aspects were for adults. They never figured out the right balance. Master Org is also a pretty weak villain compared to others. Despite weaknesses, Power Rangers Wild Force still has some great moments, like "Forever Red" and Merrick becoming the Lunar Wolf Ranger. 17 Power Rangers Beast Morphers (2019–2020) Power Rangers Beast Morphers is the first series produced by Hasbro, Inc's Allspark Pictures. In the near future, Carol Harbor used the Morphin Grid to develop Morph-X, a clean energy source. To protect the city, scientists then combined Morph-X with animal DNA to create Beast Morphers. The season used virtual reality alongside classic Power Rangers elements to create a unique story. Plus it featured a highly anticipated crossover Power Rangers RPM's Venjix virus. Unfortunately, the show had great ideas and a great cast but failed to live up to expectations. The rushed writing felt more like a first draft instead of a polished script. The characters felt wooden, which shortchanges the strong actors. On top of those problems, Beast Morphers didn't quite know what to do with its legacy characters. Ultimately, the show might not be as terrible as people say, but it's also not great. 16 Power Rangers Dino Charge (2015–2016) Dinosaurs are always a popular theme when it comes to the best Power Rangers seasons, likely because that's how the franchise got its start in the U.S. This season not only called back to that with dinosaurs as guardians of the powerful Energems, but it also made a Power Rangers villain responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs on Earth in the first place. The villain was fascinating, and Power Rangers Dino Charge brought back strong serialized stakes. The show blends original American footage with material from Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger. While the series is certainly a good Power Rangers show, it just didn't have the same punch as the best seasons. The series dropped off in momentum in season 2. Plus, Power Rangers Dino Charge expanded the roster so much that the characters became underdeveloped, and the storyline felt overstuffed. 15 Power Rangers Jungle Fury (2008) Power Rangers Jungle Fury was inspired by the animal spirits used to model fighting styles in different forms of martial arts. Each character had their own distinct fighting style inspired by their own "animal spirit" as a result, though they could call on others as well. While every season of the franchise has had a distinct look, the fighting style also gave this season a distinctly different way of fighting. That wasn't the only change-up to the series, though. One change for the better, and one that definitely made the show more fun, was that the mentor was someone who fought alongside the team, and he was a laid-back manager of a pizza place. RJ is one of the best mentors the franchise has ever had. It made the show have a completely different feel, which might be part of what made it so enjoyable. 14 Power Rangers Ninja Storm (2003) Power Rangers Ninja Storm was the first full-length season produced when Disney acquired the franchise. Production moved to New Zealand, making for great scenery for the series. The story followed a group of students at a Ninja Academy who ended up becoming Power Rangers because they were the only students left after everyone else was kidnapped. That's a unique concept for the show because the series had always chosen the Rangers instead of the Rangers being a matter of convenience. Of course, this group proved themselves over and over again. At the time, Power Rangers seasons didn't shy away from dark topics or life lessons while still keeping the story fun for kids. Ninja Storm was lighter with its humor, incorporating even more misunderstandings between characters. It created a bit of a shift for the series that left fans divided. On top of that, it broke the beloved tradition of crossing over with another team. 13 Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (2000) Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue premiered in 1997 and took on a very different spin from the Power Rangers series that came before it. In this show, the team made their roles as Rangers public knowledge. A government organization called Lightspeed Rescue taps into the Morphin Grid to develop Power Ranger morphers and powers. They recruit four civilians with different areas of expertise (and the Captain's daughter) to protect Mariner Bay from demons. The show had a very different feel since this was the first season that saw being a Power Ranger as a job instead of a potential heroic calling and secret life. The team wasn't chosen by an alien being or fate, but instead by the government. The story was mature and extremely well-written. Lightspeed Rescue's team is competent and probably works best together of any Power Rangers show. But it lost its spark by over-militarizing the team and using weak villains.