[s1e4] New Friend, Old Enemy -

Mikey manages to score an in-person meeting with his idol, but the "friendship" is a total sham. Bradford uses the meeting to lure the Turtles into a trap. This episode introduces us to the formidable duo of and the street-smart Xever Montes .

Ever felt like you were just one click away from meeting your new best friend? In the fourth episode of the 2012 series, " New Friend, Old Enemy ," Michelangelo learns the hard way that not everyone on the internet is who they claim to be—especially when they're secretly working for a spiked-armored warlord. Seeking a Human Connection [S1E4] New Friend, Old Enemy

Back at the lair, the victory is bittersweet. While the Turtles celebrate with pizza, Splinter is deeply troubled. He reveals that their secret is out: Shredder now knows Splinter is alive and—worse—knows the Turtles exist. Mikey manages to score an in-person meeting with

The Turtles find themselves in a brutal showdown against the Foot Clan. In a clever tactical shift, the brothers switch opponents: Mikey and Donnie take on Bradford, while Leo and Raph handle Xever. Mikey ultimately uses the very same kata Bradford taught him to gain the upper hand, and the brothers flush both villains down a sewer drain with a torrent of raw sewage. Lessons from the Lair Ever felt like you were just one click

This episode marks the first appearance of Chris Bradford (who later becomes Dogpound and Rahzar) and Xever Montes (who becomes Fishface).