List of Ninjago episodes facts for kids

Ninjago (also known as Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu until 2019) is a popular animated TV show. It was first made by Wil Film ApS and later by WildBrain Studios. The Lego Group helps share the show with everyone. The series was created to go along with the Lego Ninjago building toys. It tells the exciting story of a group of teenage ninja who fight against evil in the fictional world of Ninjago.

The first special episodes, called the pilot episodes, came out in January 2011. This was at the same time as the Lego Ninjago toys were launched. People loved the show so much that two full seasons were made: Rise of the Snakes and Legacy of the Green Ninja. Each of these seasons had 13 episodes. The first season aired on December 2, 2011. The Lego theme and the TV show were only planned to last for three years. So, it was thought that the second season would be the last. However, fans really wanted more! Because of their feedback, the show came back and continued for ten more years.

In 2017, a movie based on the series, The Lego Ninjago Movie, was released. In 2018, for the eighth season of the show, the animation style was updated. The characters also got new looks, similar to the movie. Even with these changes, the eighth season continued the story from earlier seasons. It did not restart the story like the movie did. When the eleventh season came out in 2019, the show was sold to WildBrain Studios. They removed "Masters of Spinjitzu" from the title. Also, episodes changed from 22 minutes long to 11 minutes. In total, 15 seasons were made, along with two pilot episodes, many mini-movies, a special, a four-episode mini-series, and a theme park movie.

Series Overview

Episodes

This section lists the main seasons and special episodes of Ninjago. You can click on the links to find out more about each one!

Pilot Episodes (2011)

The pilot episodes came in two versions. One had two longer episodes, and the other had four shorter ones. Each region might have seen a different version.

Season 1: Rise of the Snakes (2011–12)

Season 2: Legacy of the Green Ninja (2012)

Season 3: Rebooted (2014)

Season 4: Tournament of Elements (2015)

Season 5: Possession (2015)

Season 6: Skybound (2016)

Special: Day of the Departed (2016)

Season 7: Hands of Time (2017)

Season 8: Sons of Garmadon (2018)

Season 9: Hunted (2018)

Season 10: March of the Oni (2019)

Season 11: Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu (2019–20)

Season 12: Prime Empire (2020)

Season 13: Master of the Mountain (2020)

Miniseries: The Island (2021)

Season 14: Seabound (2021)

Season 15: Crystalized (2022)

Mini Movies

Besides the main seasons, there are also many short mini-movies! Here's an overview of them.

Webisodes (2011)

These mini-movies came out in 2011. They show what the ninja were doing between the pilot episodes and the first season. They also explain how Lord Garmadon ended up in the Underworld and took over.

• Secrets of the Blacksmith: Nya fights off four Skulkin.
• Flight of the Dragon Ninja: The ninja race their dragons to see who is the Dragon Master.
• The New Masters of Spinjitzu: Kruncha and Nuckal try to steal the ninja's Golden Weapons.
• An Underworldly Takeover: Garmadon falls into the Underworld and takes control.
• Return to the Fire Temple: Kai, Nya, and Flame fight Skulkin at the Fire Temple.
• Battle Between Brothers: Wu and Garmadon have their first big fight.

Chen Mini-Movies (2015)

These five shorts focus on Chen and his chair.

Tall Tales (2016)

The Tall Tales shorts tell the backstories of Nadakhan's crew. However, these stories are not part of the main Ninjago storyline.

Operation: Heavy Metal (2017)

This series of four shorts focuses on the leaders of the Vermillion army. These shorts are part of the main show's story and happen during season 7.

Samurai X Rising (2017)

This short film is about the new Samurai X. It takes place during season 7.

Wu's Teas (2017)

Wu's Teas is a series of twenty shorts about Wu's new tea shop, "Steeper Wisdom." It shows their funny rivalry with a coffee shop. These shorts are not part of the main Ninjago story.

• Secret Teas: The Ninja discover Wu's magic teas.
• Spinny Sign: Kai tries to attract customers with a spinning sign.
• Music Night Part 1 & 2: The Ninja try to save music night at the tea shop.
• Names: Lloyd tries to get customer names right, unlike the coffee shop.
• Funny Guys: Jay uses magic tea to try and impress Nya.
• Inspection Day: Steeper Wisdom gets ready for a health inspector.
• Panda-Monium: A baby panda causes trouble after drinking special tea.
• Remote Control Zane: Jay uses a TV remote to make Zane do chores.
• Trojan Tea Kettle: Lloyd and Kai try to find out the coffee shop's secret ingredient.
• Mystery Dust: Cole tries to sweep up some strange, moving dust.
• Cool-Headed Kai: Jay tries to make Kai angry to use his fire power.
• Undercover Zane: Zane tries to stop the coffee machine at the rival shop.
• Lloyd's Late: Lloyd tries to get to work on time.
• Steep Surveillance: The Ninja try to find out who stole Wu's favorite tea.
• The Coin Toss: Cole tricks Jay with a coin toss.
• Nya's Mural: Nya tries to paint an advertisement, but the weather gets in the way.
• Zaney Chess Game: Zane plays chess against the Robot Manager.
• The Taste Test: The tea shop and coffee shop compete for an award.
• A Beautiful Friendship: Wu makes peace with the Robot Manager.

Ninjago: Decoded (2017-2018)

Ninjago: Decoded is a series of shorts that came out before season 8. They use scenes from earlier seasons and are considered part of the main story.

• Legacy: Nya helps Zane save his memories.
• Vehicles and Mechs: Jay explores Zane's memories of vehicles.
• Legendary Places: Cole helps solve a puzzle about Ninjago's famous places.
• Ninjago's Most Wanted: Kai tries to figure out who is trying to hack Zane.
• The Digiverse And Beyond: The team solves a puzzle about technology.
• The Elemental Masters: The Ninja learn about the powers of Elemental Masters.
• Beasts and Dragons: The Ninja remember Ninjago's creatures.
• Rise of Garmadon: The Ninja face memories of Garmadon.
• Prophecy of the Green Ninja: The final puzzle makes the ninja think about the Green Ninja Prophecy.
• Greatest Battles: The Ninja use memories of their wins to fight a new danger.

Tales from the Monastery of Spinjitzu (2018)

This series of six shorts promotes the Ninjago Legacy toy sets. Some are flashbacks, and others happen between seasons 9 and 10.

• Master Class: Master Wu gives the Ninja a Spinjitzu review. (Takes place between seasons 9 and 10).
• Green and Gold: Lloyd dreams about the Ultra Dragon. (Flashback between seasons 2 and 3).
• The Weekend Drill: Cole fights the Giant Stone Warrior. (Takes place between seasons 9 and 10).
• Elemental Rider: Zane and Kai remember fighting Venomari. (Flashback in season 1).
• Blue Lightning: Jay remembers beating Pythor. (Flashback in season 1).
• Samurai X-Treme: Jay and Nya recall Nya fighting Skulkin as Samurai X. (Flashback during or between seasons 1 and 2).

Prime Empire Original Shorts (2020)

These six shorts were released before season 12, Prime Empire. They are part of the main story.

• Let's Dance: Nya and Jay take a dance lesson.
• Upgrade: The Mechanic talks to a computer voice named Unagami.
• The Meaning of Victory: Contestants are introduced for a race.
• The Stowaway: Jay is chased by Red Visors and meets Scott.
• Manhunt: Jay and Scott try to escape the Red Visors.
• Gayle Gossip: A Closer Look: Gayle Gossip reports on the video game Prime Empire.

Ninjago: Reimagined (2021)

This series of five short films celebrates ten years of Ninjago. They use different animation styles. Only the last short, Golden Hour, is considered part of the main story.

• Golden Legend: A samurai warrior fights a dragon.
• Gold Rush: Kai and Nya race through Ninjago City.
• A Day in the Life of a Golden Ninja: A Golden Ninja and a dragon have a busy day.
• Sweatin' to the Goldies: Jay and Zane go to a movie premiere.
• Golden Hour: The Hands of Time battle Master Wu.

The Virtues of Spinjitzu (2022)

Master Wu teaches the ninja about six important qualities of Spinjitzu. These shorts are not part of the main story.

• Curiosity: The ninja chase a dragon that kidnaps Master Wu.
• Balance: The ninja try to save Master Wu by crossing a crypt.
• Wisdom: The ninja race in Prime Empire while looking for Master Wu.
• Honesty: Jay and Kai's honesty is tested in a jousting competition.
• Generosity: Zane must show generosity in Shintaro.
• Courage: Kai shows courage when Master Wu is captured by dragons.

Theatrical Movie

The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017)

Attraction

Master of the 4th Dimension

Lego Ninjago: Master of the 4th Dimension is a 12-minute 3D/4D animated short film. It first came out on January 12, 2018, in Legoland theme parks. In the short, Wu tries to teach the ninja about different ways of looking at things. This film was the last time the ninja's original designs were used before season 8. It was also the first time Sam Vincent voiced Lloyd.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Episodios de Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu para niños

• Lloyd Garmadon
• Lego Ninjago
• Ninjago (TV series)
• The Lego Ninjago Movie
• The Lego Ninjago Movie (theme)
• The Lego Ninjago Movie Video Game