" Pizza by the Shred " is a classic example of the leaning into its campy, "disposable kidvid" charm. While it doesn't boast the high stakes or satire of surrounding episodes, its absurd premise makes it a memorable—if logically flawed—entry in the massive 47-episode third season. The Plot: A "Clever" Scheme
Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) – S3E26: "Pizza by the Shred"
: The core gag of Mikey working for his arch-nemesis is one of the more inspired conflicts of the season. [S3E26] Pizza by the Shred
In a hilarious twist of dramatic irony, a cash-strapped applies for a job at the parlor to buy a new "belly board". He ends up working for Shredder (who is hiding behind a delivery hatch) without either of them realizing who the other is. High Points & Humor
: The plot goes delightfully off the rails when the Rat King steals the "bugged" pizza, leading Shredder’s Foot Soldiers on a wild goose chase through the wrong part of the sewers. Critiques & Goofs " Pizza by the Shred " is a
The Shredder decides the best way to find the Turtles' lair is to hit them where they eat: pizza. He opens a front designed to plant a homing device (disguised as an anchovy) on their next order.
: Fans have noted several "revealing mistakes," such as a mailbox in the sewer misspelled as "US MALE" . Final Verdict Tmnt 1987 episode cowabunga shredhead review - Facebook In a hilarious twist of dramatic irony, a
: Shredder actually shows some tactical wit by advertising specifically during April’s news reports, knowing the Turtles will be watching.