Shredder is a fictional character portrayed by Jim Cummings in the TV series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Return of the Shredder (season 2), they were 35 years old.
They appear in 78 episodes out of a total of 193 aired and have accumulated 13 positive votes.
Shredder is also portrayed by Dorian Harewood, James Avery and Bill Martin.
Episodes78
Return of the Shredder
episode S2.E1 october 1988Shredder returns from Dimension X and sets out to frame the turtles with a group of thugs dressed as them while Dr. Baxter Stockman uses the Ultimate Rat Catcher on Master Splinter.
The Incredible Shrinking Turtles
episode S2.E2 october 1988The turtles seek out the fragments of the eye of Sarnoth, a crystal with unimaginable power. After finding the first fragment, Shredder steals it and uses it to shrink the turtles. Now Splinter and April must intervene. April is able to enlarge the Turtles, but our heroes lose in the end as Shredder escapes with the first fragment.
It Came from Beneath the Sewers
episode S2.E3 october 1988After discovering that a mutant plant has had its growth accelerated by the first fragment of the Eye of Sarnoth, Shredder unleashes it on the city to attack the Turtles.
The Mean Machines
episode S2.E4 october 1988Upon finding the second fragment of the Eye of Sarnoth, Shredder uses it as a power source for a supercomputer named Omnis, in the hopes of opening a portal to Dimension X. Meanwhile, the Turtles must deal with machines that suddenly go haywire all over the city.
Curse of the Evil Eye
episode S2.E5 october 1988Shredder completes the eye of Sarnoth, attaches it to his helmet, and plans to unleash its power on the world. However, when the Turtles intervene, the helmet falls into other hands.
Case of the Killer Pizzas
episode S2.E6 november 1988Shredder & Baxter Stockman switch meatballs on some pizzas, used as prizes in a contest, with some weird alien eggs from Dimension X. The Turtles must battle the Xenomorph-like creatures that hatch from the eggs in order to save the city.
Enter: The Fly
episode S2.E7 november 1988Shredder gets Bebop and Rocksteady back as his henchmen in exchange for Baxter. When Krang tries to exterminate him, a freak accident occurs turning him into a mutant fly.
Invasion of the Punk Frogs
episode S2.E8 november 1988The turtles deal with four mutant frogs who are now under Shredder's command and also deal with a group of anti-mutant enforcers.
Splinter No More
episode S2.E9 november 1988Donatello devises a cure to make Master Splinter human again. Meanwhile, Shredder plans to open a gate to Dimension X.
New York's Shiniest
episode S2.E10 december 1988A robot cop, Rex-1, helps April and the Turtles defeat an evil army of robot cops under the control of Shredder.
Teenagers from Dimension X
episode S2.E11 december 1988The Neutrinos return to Earth after hearing of Krang and Shredder's plan to get rid of the turtles via brain-drain. Shredder finds interest in their Starmobile's ability to open dimensional portals and tries to get his hands on it. Meanwhile, the turtles try to get the Starmobile's main energy source running again.
The Catwoman from Channel Six
episode S2.E12 december 1988A freak accident from a transporter turns April into a cat-woman. Irma meets TMNT in order to rescue her.
Return of the Technodrome
episode S2.E13 december 1988While Splinter goes out on a retreat, the turtles must try to stop the Technodrome from returning to Earth.
Beneath These Streets
episode S3.E1 september 1989The Turtles learn the cost of slacking off when Splinter is badly hurt during a confrontation with Shredder.
Turtles on Trial
episode S3.E2 september 1989The intentions of the Ninja Turtles are put to the test when a controversial TV-figure portrays our heroes as menaces to society. The Turtles forego publicly clearing their name to defeat Krang and his new robotic weapon.
Attack of the 50-Foot Irma
episode S3.E3 september 1989Irma accidentally becomes gigantic and her naturally clumsy nature makes her a danger to the city. The Turtles and April hide her and search for her cure.
The Maltese Hamster
episode S3.E4 september 1989Gangsters are swiping all the antiques in town. And when they swipe most of our heroes, it's up to Donatello and April to find out why. Could Shredder be behind this?
Sky Turtles
episode S3.E5 september 1989The Turtles go flying when the Shredder invents a gravity-altering device.
The Old Switcheroo
episode S3.E6 october 1989The personalities of Shredder and Splinter are switched when a device is accidentally activated during a battle between the Turtles and their enemies. As Shredder plans the Turtles' demise and Splinter plans on how to get back to his body, everyone else is clueless.
Burne's Blues
episode S3.E7 october 1989In the middle of a summer heat wave, someone is destroying all the air conditioners and taking all the city's freon. In the meantime, Vernon and Burne go looking for the Turtles, but find something else.
The Fifth Turtle
episode S3.E8 october 1989A 14-year-old boy tries his best to help out the Turtles, but with some not so optimal results. In the end, he proves himself to be a great asset to the Turtle team.
Enter the Rat King
episode S3.E9 october 1989A mysterious, sewer-dwelling man has an unnatural ability to put rats under his control. Can Splinter resist, or will he destroy the Turtles at the bidding of the Rat King?
Turtles at the Earth's Core
episode S3.E10 october 1989After witnessing a living dinosaur wander in the city and disappear abruptly, the Turtles follow its tracks into a large hole, where they discover a shocking revelation: A land frozen in a stage where dinosaurs roam the land.
April Fool
episode S3.E11 october 1989Emperor Aleister of Malicuria comes to New York City, bringing along a shard of Lydium 90 to the USA.
Attack of Big MACC
episode S3.E12 october 1989A robot warrior, known as the Mobile Armored Computerized Combatant (M.A.C.C.), arrives from 400 years in the future in 20th-Century New York. He befriends the Turtles, but Shredder and Krang are looking to bring him to their side, at any means necessary.
The Ninja Sword of Nowhere
episode S3.E13 october 1989Shredder gains possession of an ancient ninja sword that is crafted from an alien metal, allowing it to 'cut' through dimensions.
20,000 Leaks Under the City
episode S3.E14 october 1989Krang and Shredder's plan to flush out the Turtles from the sewers leaves the city flooded with water (and creatures!) from the ocean.
Take Me to Your Leader
episode S3.E15 october 1989Full of self doubt, Leonardo leaves the team. And his brothers all take turns being leader as they try to figure out why the sun is getting smaller.
Four Musketurtles
episode S3.E16 october 1989A bump on the head leaves Leonardo thinking that he is in 17th century France, and that he and his comrades are Musketeers.
Turtles, Turtles Everywhere
episode S3.E17 october 1989Shredder programs the city's new garbage collecting super-computer to collect the Turtles. But when Shredder doesn't specify 'Ninja' Turtles, the super-computer collects them all! Turtles of the city of every shape and size are not safe.
Cowabunga Shredhead
episode S3.E18 october 1989Shredder has an accident and ends up acting like Michelangelo. The episode has the Turtles dealing with him switching between his evil personality and Michelangelo, to hilarious consequences.
Invasion of the Turtle Snatchers
episode S3.E19 october 1989Aliens abduct Donatello and Rocksteady.
Camera Bugged
episode S3.E20 october 1989A visit to Earth from a Polarisoid results in havoc when Shredder (and later, April O'Neil) comes into possession of the alien's camera, because it does more than just take pictures.
Green with Jealousy
episode S3.E21 october 1989Shredder and Krang engineer a love potion that makes Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael all fall in love with Irma. Donatello races for an antidote before Shredder drains a naval submarine of all its power.
Return of the Fly
episode S3.E22 october 1989Baxter Stockman returns for revenge against the Turtles and Shredder, while our heroes attempt to stop Shredder's plan to siphon water from an underground reservoir.
Casey Jones: Outlaw Hero
episode S3.E23 october 1989An eager vigilante is causing a stir in the city, while Krang and Shredder take control of all the machines in the city. Maybe this new 'hero' can help the Turtles.
Mutagen Monster
episode S3.E24 october 1989A train accident produces gallons of mutagen that drench nearby cattle. The result is a super bull with a temper!
Corporate Raiders from Dimension X
episode S3.E25 october 1989White-collar criminals give new meaning to the term 'hostile take-over.' Casey Jones helps the Turtles uncover who's behind a new wave of corporate crime.
Pizza by the Shred
episode S3.E26 october 1989The Shredder opens a pizza parlor "Weird Pizza" in his latest scheme to catch the turtles. He intends to place a homing device disguised as an anchovy on a pizza, then as soon as the turtles call in with their order and the pizza is delivered, he will send an army of Foot Soldiers into their lair. All he needs is a delivery boy and he ends up hiring the most unlikely candidate: Michaelangelo. This hip turtle is looking for a job so he can buy a new belly board. Not knowing he's really working for Shredder, he jumps into action, and "borrows" the Nutrino Starcruiser. Things go further awry with the Rat King added to the mix.
Super Bebop & Mighty Rocksteady
episode S3.E27 october 1989Shredder and Krang produce hi-tech versions of Rocksteady and Bebop to keep the Turtles busy.
Beware the Lotus
episode S3.E28 november 1989A skilled, and lovely, ninja warrior is hired by Krang to defeat the Turtles. Shredder's replaced, Leonardo's met his match.
Blast from the Past
episode S3.E29 november 1989Splinter suffers amnesia as the Turtles try to remind him that he is the true leader of the Foot Clan.
Leatherhead: Terror of the Swamp
episode S3.E30 november 1989Our old friends, the Punk Frogs, are being terrorized by a mutant alligator in the Florida Everglades. Leatherhead teams up with Shredder to battle the Frogs and the Turtles.
Michelangelo's Birthday
episode S3.E31 november 1989It's Michelangelo's birthday, but none of his brothers seem to remember, and it frustrates him greatly. Meanwhile, Shredder and Krang discover what is possibly an "anti-mutagen" that, after testing it on three rock soldiers, can undo mutations. Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady are sent to use it on the Turtles, and our heroes have a few close calls.
Usagi Yojimbo
episode S3.E32 november 1989A rabbit ronin warrior from an alternate dimension is lost in our world. While the Turtles help him adjust, Shredder steals a dragon egg to unleash it on the city.
Case of the Hot Kimono
episode S3.E33 november 1989Someone is stealing all the kimonos in the city. After Master Splinter's favorite kimono is stolen, April's famous detective aunt helps the Turtles retrieve it.
Usagi Come Home
episode S3.E34 november 1989Shredder tricks Usagi Yojimbo into battling the Turtles.
The Making of Metalhead
episode S3.E35 november 1989Even a case of Turtle Pox cannot stop our heroes from an attempt to take down Shredder and Krang after they unleash Metalhead, a robotic fighting machine programmed to seek and capture the Turtles.
Leatherhead Meets the Rat King
episode S3.E36 november 1989Leatherhead heads to New York to get revenge on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He runs into the Rat King instead, who has stolen a truckload of chemicals and plans to turn the citizens of New York into mindless zombies so his minions of rats can rule the city. With two of their most insidious foes in the same sewer, the Ninja Turles must work with April O'Neal to stop them both.
The Turtle Terminator
episode S3.E37 november 1989Irma is kidnapped by Bebop and Rocksteady and is replaced by a robot that looks just like her that is programmed to eliminate the turtles.
The Great Boldini
episode S3.E38 november 1989The Turtles must clear their names when they are believed to be jewel thieves who stole a priceless emerald during a magic act run by a wizard named Boldini.
The Missing Map
episode S3.E39 november 1989Zach's big brother, Walt, steals a rare pouch containing the only map to the Turtles' lair.
The Gang's All Here
episode S3.E40 november 1989Bebop and Rocksteady put on an act to get the Turtles to eat cookies, but not any ordinary cookies, because these cookies could turn them into humans!
The Grybyx
episode S3.E41 november 1989Kala's pet Grybyx, which has a really bad temper whenever it gets hungry, escapes from Dimension X through a portal to Earth, causing trouble for the Turtles
Mister Ogg Goes to Town
episode S3.E42 december 1989An impish alien comedian from Dimension Z (who has mannerisms similar to Pee Wee Herman), escapes to Earth to cause big trouble for the TMNT.
Shredderville
episode S3.E43 november 1989The Turtles have entered an alternate universe in which they thought had never existed and The Shredder rules the city as Emperor.
Bye, Bye, Fly
episode S3.E44 november 1989An interdimensional alien spacecraft leads Baxter Stockman to his latest vengeful plot to destroy the Turtles and Shredder.
The Big Rip Off
episode S3.E45 november 1989After several failed attempts to get the Technodrome re-energized, Shredder and Krang run one last-ditch distraction for the Turtles at Fort Charles while Bebop and Rocksteady steal energy fuel cells from the neighboring space research center.
The Big Break In
episode S3.E46 november 1989The Technodrome is up and running again, and it is up to the Turtles to hinder Shredder and Krang from getting to the surface.
The Big Blow Out
episode S3.E47 november 1989The Technodrome is up and running again, and it is up to the Turtles to hinder Shredder and Krang from getting to the surface.
Plan Six from Outer Space
episode S4.E1 september 1990With the Technodrome in serious need for new equipment, Bebop and Rocksteady are sent to Earth, disguised in human form, to capture the Channel 6 building and return it to Dimension X.
Tower of Power
episode S4.E2 september 1993After winning a free European vacation, the Turtles journey to Paris, France. Meanwhile, Shredder, Rocksteady & Bebop are planning to steal metal from the Eiffel Tower in order to power up the Technodrome.
Venice on the Half Shell
episode S4.E5 september 1993The Turtles take a tour of Venice, Italy, just in time for the annual Mardi Gras festival, which April is covering for Channel 6. Meanwhile, Shredder & Krang plan to hold the priceless treasures of Venice to ransom by using Krang's HydroFluxor to flood the city.
Ring of Fire
episode S4.E7 september 1993The Turtles & Splinter arrive in Lisbon, Portugal, just in time for the annual Running of the Bulls. Meanwhile, Shredder & the mutants will use Krang's new heat ray magnifier to burn the city to ashes using the power of the Sun unless the Turtles can stop them.
The Irish Jig Is Up
episode S4.E8 september 1993The TMNT & Splinter journey to Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland, land of myth & legend. Meanwhile, Shredder, Rocksteady & Bebop use Krang's Rainbow TransCharmer to transform all of the cute, furry animals in Dublin into vicious beasts.
Shredder's New Sword
episode S4.E9 september 1993Shredder takes possession of the mythic sword, Excalibur, and proclaims himself "King Shredder." The Turtles, along with Merlin, must take it from him or else the Medieval Times will merge with the modern world.
The Lost Queen of Atlantis
episode S4.E10 september 1993The Turtles & Master Splinter travel to Athens, Greece, while April & Irma buy a mysterious amulet from a flea market vendor.
Turtles on the Orient Express
episode S4.E11 september 1993The Turtles take a trip on the famous Orient Express that runs from Gare de Lyon in Paris, France to Istanbul, Turkey. But Shredder is also on board and is planning to use Krang's new Super Charger to launch the Orient Express into the world's largest oil
April Gets in Dutch
episode S4.E12 september 1993In Amsterdam, Netherlands, the Turtles must stop Shredder from stealing the Duchess Diamond, that Krang needs to power his Laser Dimension Blade. Shredder has some competition though, as two bumbling thieves also want the diamond for themselves.
Northern Lights Out
episode S4.E13 september 1993The Turtles and April are attending an Alternative Energy conference in Norway, when the scientific notes of a leading scientist are stolen by a modern-day Viking.
Splinter Vanishes
episode S4.E49 november 1990Splinter has suddenly disappeared, and a note left behind from him forces the Turtles to go their separate ways, but one by one, they are captured by Leatherhead and the Rat King.
My Brother, the Bad Guy
episode S5.E1 september 1991A family secret is revealed when Lieutenant Kazou Saki arrives from Japan to arrest his brother Oroku Saki, who turns out to be the Turtles' greatest enemy. Shredder and Krang send the Technodrome from Dimension X to Earth, but Donatello re-programs it to crash in the Arctic.
Muckman Messes Up
episode S5.E5 september 1991An accident causes two garbagemen to mutate into Muckman and Joe Eyeball. Muckman's slime is found to weaken the Turtles, and Shredder tricks him into working with him.
Napoleon Bonafrog: Colossus of the Swamps
episode S5.E7 october 1991While testing an experimental Muta-Shooter invented by Krang, Shredder unexpectedly turns Napoleon Bonafrog into a muscular, monstrous version of himself.
Convicts from Dimension X
episode S7.E4 october 1993Two convicts from Dimension X are brought to Earth when Donatello's Portable Portal Generator malfunctions.
Dirk Savage: Mutant Hunter
episode S7.E11 november 1993Professional mutant hunter Dirk Savage is conned into to rounding up New York's mutants, Tokka, Rahzer, Two of the Punk Frogs, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Mondo Gecko all fall prey and become part of a mutant slug's army
Get Shredder!
episode S8.E1 september 1994Shredder & Krang are still loose on Earth, but without the resources of the Technodrome, they plan to steal equipment from the abandoned Hall of Science at the World Fair. Krang's former weapons engineer, Drakus, using the guise of Beserko, also shows up to cause trouble.
Doomquest
episode S9.E8 november 1995An interdimensional being called Doomquest comes to Earth to try to get a powerful crystal from Lord Dregg. The turtles find that their unstable mutations are now starting to cause them to lose their intelligence whenever they mutate into their new forms. In the end, April is able to successfully expose Lord Dregg's true intentions to the world.
- Return of the Shredder
- The Incredible Shrinking Turtles
- It Came from Beneath the Sewers
- The Mean Machines
- Curse of the Evil Eye
- Case of the Killer Pizzas
- Enter: The Fly
- Invasion of the Punk Frogs
- Splinter No More
- New York's Shiniest
- Teenagers from Dimension X
- The Catwoman from Channel Six
- Return of the Technodrome
- Beneath These Streets
- Turtles on Trial
- Attack of the 50-Foot Irma
- The Maltese Hamster
- Sky Turtles
- The Old Switcheroo
- Burne's Blues
- The Fifth Turtle
- Enter the Rat King
- Turtles at the Earth's Core
- April Fool
- Attack of Big MACC
- The Ninja Sword of Nowhere
- 20,000 Leaks Under the City
- Take Me to Your Leader
- Four Musketurtles
- Turtles, Turtles Everywhere
- Cowabunga Shredhead
- Invasion of the Turtle Snatchers
- Camera Bugged
- Green with Jealousy
- Return of the Fly
- Casey Jones: Outlaw Hero
- Mutagen Monster
- Corporate Raiders from Dimension X
- Pizza by the Shred
- Super Bebop & Mighty Rocksteady
- Beware the Lotus
- Blast from the Past
- Leatherhead: Terror of the Swamp
- Michelangelo's Birthday
- Usagi Yojimbo
- Case of the Hot Kimono
- Usagi Come Home
- The Making of Metalhead
- Leatherhead Meets the Rat King
- The Turtle Terminator
- The Great Boldini
- The Missing Map
- The Gang's All Here
- The Grybyx
- Mister Ogg Goes to Town
- Shredderville
- Bye, Bye, Fly
- The Big Rip Off
- The Big Break In
- The Big Blow Out
- Plan Six from Outer Space
- Tower of Power
- Venice on the Half Shell
- Ring of Fire
- The Irish Jig Is Up
- Shredder's New Sword
- The Lost Queen of Atlantis
- Turtles on the Orient Express
- April Gets in Dutch
- Northern Lights Out
- Splinter Vanishes
- My Brother, the Bad Guy
- Muckman Messes Up
- Napoleon Bonafrog: Colossus of the Swamps
- Convicts from Dimension X
- Dirk Savage: Mutant Hunter
- Get Shredder!
- Doomquest
Best moments2
- Leatherhead heads to New York to get revenge on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He runs into the Rat King instead, who has stolen a truckload of chemicals and plans to turn the citizens of New York into mindless zombies so his minions of rats can rule the city. With two of their most insidious foes in the same sewer, the Ninja Turles must work with April O'Neal to stop them both.
- Our old friends, the Punk Frogs, are being terrorized by a mutant alligator in the Florida Everglades. Leatherhead teams up with Shredder to battle the Frogs and the Turtles.
- Leatherhead Meets the Rat King
- Leatherhead: Terror of the Swamp