Tommy Oliver

THE Sixth Ranger

Tommy Oliver is the original Sixth Ranger and possibly the main character.

## History

   Jason was recruited by Rita Repulsa to defeat the Power Rangers (Team 1). After successfully defeating them and sending them into disarray the team was able to rescue him. Tommy while upset with his weak will was able to forgive them and himself as he decieded to walk away from the Ranger life.

After some soul searching he came back to the team in hopes of at least being of some help. Rita however decieded to try to get rid of his powers while somewhat successful Tommy was only able to gain his power temporarily. In the end though Lord Zedd managed to siphon his powers and stop the Green Ranger from existing.

Tommy also gained something the others did not, Kimberly's heart. As the two became an item and quickly became close. Even trying to slip away from the group from time to time. However Kimberly eventually left and Tommy while upset understood her decsion.

After a time Zordon decieded to grant another individual the White Ranger powers. While others were teased Tommy was gifted the powers and became the new leader of the team. During this time a few Rangers left and the team gained new members. When Rita's father and brother arrived the team was stripped of their powers. Tommy once again gained the title of leader and managed to fend off the two for a while but in the end Rita and Zedd managed to destroy the Ninja Coins.

   Defeated and the command center destroyed Zordon bestowed the team with new powers from the Zeo Crystal creating the Zeo Rangers. With Tommy the Red Ranger and others defending Earth against the Machine Empire. During this time the team grew more powerful eventually gaining a sixth member Trey of Triforia and his successor Jason Lee Scott.

Catherine and Tommy also began to see each other romantically. Even then Tommy held feelings for Kimberly but in the end she broke up with him via a Dear John letter. Leading Cat and Tommy into a deeper relationship.

The Zeo Rangers along with Lord Zedd and Rita managed to end the reign of the machine Empire. Tommy and Jason both looked out towards the horizon for the futue.

## Physical and Mental Prowess

Tommy along with Jason is considered to be quite proficient in combat. He was able to fight Lord Zedd for a time and even best his alternate counterpart. Another feat, shared with Jason, is that he was able to battle Goldar to a stalemate. In terms of Mental Prowess Tommy has had some troubles with both his confidence and love life. During Zeo he also had a time period in which he believed he was unworthy of being the leader of his team. Despite this he gained more confidence and won the day for the team.

## Reception

Tommy is considered the most popular Ranger ever. Viewing figures as well as popularity polls often had him at #1 or near the top. His stories Green with Evil, White Light and The Return of the Green Ranger are considered by many to be the best episodes of the series. There are a few detractors however mainly various internet personalities suggesting the series struggled to keep the other Rangers relevant while focus was put on Tommy way to often.

## Trivia

* Tommy is the longest serving Power Ranger in the series.
* Tommy's last name is never really stated in Mighty Morphin or Zeo but in future series he was given a surname.This was also updated in the Power Rangers Official Guide Book in the Saban era Box Set.
* Tommy, along with his actor, has Native American blood. This is a bit of a hiccup due to him eventually being a red ranger. Whoops.