Season of the Guardians Plot
One year after the defeat of Sudden Death, Ish has moved from San Diego to Canton, Ohio, and soon finds his role as a Guardian expanded with new powers and the emergence of the villainous Wild Card. With the aid of his old friend Ash and new friends Troy, Tua, Marty, and later, Ricky, Ish must protect the 32 Megacores of the NFL from Wild Card, while also diving into the villain's mysterious past.
NFL Rush Zone Season of the Guardians aired on November 30th, 2012.
Season of the Guardians Episodes
1. Lions, Texans, and Turkeys
With all new powers and a new enemy, Guardian Ish teams up with Lions Wide Receiver Calvin Johnson in order to defend Detroit's Thanksgiving Day game from an attack by treacherous Super Villain "Wild Card".
2. Change of Plans
Thanksgiving Day is disrupted when Guardian Ish and Cowboys Linebacker DeMarcus Ware must face Drop Kick in Dallas. Ash's father gives her some upsetting news, and a new Guardian is put to the test in a battle with Wild Card.
3. Kick It Up A Notch
Guardians Ish and Ash head to Foxborough where a mysterious Mimic Blitz Bot is on the loose. Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski and Kicker Stephen Gostkowski give Ash a lesson in self-confidence and perseverance.
4. Team Up
Newest Guardian Troy gets in over his head when he puts the Saints Megacore and himself in harm's way. It's up to Ish and Ash, together with Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and Tight End Jimmy Graham, to help him learn his lesson.
5. Frost and Ten
When Megacore is attacked, Ish, Ash and Troy must put a valuable lesson they learned from Green Bay wide receiver Greg Jennings into action.
6. Sound Advice
With help from the New York Jets' Head Coach Rex Ryan, Tua finds the confidence to tackle new challenges, both in school and as a new guardian.
7. Gridiron Ringers
When Wildcard attacks in Chicago, Tua's got to channel the energy of the '85 Bears - with help from Hall of Famers Richard Dent and Mike Ditka - to defeat him.
8. Spirit and Inspiration
With the "mini-Steelers" ready to crush the Bulldogs, Marty gets an inspiring lesson from Browns Wide Receiver Josh Cribbs and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown.
9. Oh Brother
A mind-control Blitz Bot turns coaching brothers Jim and John Harbaugh against each other. It's up to the Guardians to defeat Wild Card's latest evil plan and restore order to the 49ers and Ravens sidelines.
10. The Mystery Guardian: Part 1
When Drop Kick steals two Megacores, Giants defensive end Justin Tuck and Broncos linebacker Von Miller lend a hand to help save the Super Bowl.
11. The Mystery Guardian: Part 2
With the Super Bowl in jeopardy, the Guardians, Giants defensive end Justin Tuck and Broncos linebacker Von Miller have to identify the Mystery Guardian before it's too late!
12. Mystery Solved
The Guardians learn the true identities of Wild Card and RZ ... and themselves. Then the gang come under attack by the Blitz Bots.
13. Test of Friendship
Wild Card is headed back to Indianapolis to finish what he started. Just in time for the NFL Combine where the teams evaluate draft prospects.
14. Bands and BlitzBotz
Wildcard sends his Blitz Botz to disrupt a concert at Paul Brown Stadium. With guest appearances by Bengals' Quarterback Andy Dalton and Tight End Jermaine Gresham!
15. There's Snow Place Like Home
Wildcard brings snow and a threat to the San Diego Chargers' training camp. With cameos from the Chargers' Antonio Gates, Nick Hardwick and Philip Rivers.
16. Cheer Up, Troy
Troy is at the Tennessee Titan's cheerleading camp! With some inspiring words from running back Chris Johnson, he uses his new skills to foil Wildcard's plans.
17. Broken Dreams
Wildcard puts the Guardians to sleep to find out their deepest fears through their dreams. The Guardians must combine their energy into one dream to wake up!
18. Send in the Clones
When Wildcard creates evil clones of the Guardians, the public no longer trusts the real ones! Can the Guardians defeat the clones and earn back the public's trust?
19. BlitzBotz, Bills and Bucs
Wildcard sends a flying BlitzBotz into the invisible safe zone to capture Ish's mom. To save her, the Guardians need to release the safe zone and battle Wildcard and his minions before they break into the Hall of Knowledge!
20. Ninja Nightmare
Armed with new ninja skills, the Guardians must battle Wild Card's army of ninja-styled BlitzBotz! With Dropkick's thirst for power escalating, will Wild Card be at a disadvantage?
21. Marty's Mistake
RZ leaves H-OK and faces Wild Card! When RZ's apology to Wild Card fails, the Guardians must battle him while also trying to fend off Drop Kick's escalating evil plans!
22. Drop Kick's Double Cross
Drop Kick sucks the power out of two Mega Cores...and the guardians themselves! Will the Guardians have enough energy left to stop Drop Kick and restore power in time for the big game?
23. Drop Kick's Downfall
Drop Kick sucks the power out of two Mega Cores...and the guardians themselves! Will the Guardians have enough energy left to stop Drop Kick and restore power in time for the big game?
24. Wild Card 32, Guardians 0
Wild Card steals a powerful reverse energy device and uses it to drain all the power from hugecities! With more power than ever, will the Guardians be able to stop him before he takes over the world once and for all?