Tenchi Masaki arrives to work at Junai Academy and encounters several girls who seem to look at him strangely.

President Momo and the rest of the student council show Tenchi around the school, but the group has some pointed questions for their new teacher.

Washu sends Tenchi back in time to help a lost young girl, setting a wild chain of events in motion.

After a narrow escape, Tenchi learns that the rivalry between the Student Council and the Science Club runs deep. All the way underground, in fact.

The Student Council arrives at the cave where Tenchi entered and discovers what the Science Club had hidden.

After his first day at work, Tenchi arrives home to find that Washu has sent him a peculiar package to help him at school.

Back home at last, Tenchi has a chance to decompress -- mostly -- with Sasami, Aeka and Ryoko.

In the past, Tenchi and young Momo run into some familiar-looking locals, plus one very out-of-place space pirate.

Ms. Kurihara sees potential in Tenchi, but the young assistant teacher has to intervene in a squabble over the Science Club's budgetary woes.

Within the memories of Washu's experiment, Tenchi and little Momo meet more strangers, whom they help to go defeat a monster that was devastating the area.

This episode features prominent references to Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Tenchi and Hachiko wander a cavernous warehouse full of booby-traps to gather resources for the upcoming Cultural Festival. According to Hachiko, a guidebook is needed to navigate it. The Science Club follows them and immediately get lost and end up running for their lives from a giant rolling iron ball. Tenchi and Hachiko also have to run and lose the guidebook.

Tenchi amd Hachiko have to team with Beni to find their way out of the warehouse. When Beni tries to smash her way out, she activates the robot Goriki, which starts attacking them. Hachiko's wooden sword is broken, which reduces her to a crying mess.

Beni and Hachiko temporarily cured by using a broom for a weapon) can't defeat Goriki and Tenchi is forced to take it down with the Tenchi-ken. A dazed Beni is hazily aware of the extreme power he shows in the battle. Everyone finds their way out. Yuki and Rui run off with a cart full of "borrowed" supplies for the festival.

Looks like the school is getting a new transfer student. Meanwhile, Ryoko puts on a masterclass in cooking.

A summary of episodes 11 to 14

That's "Mr. Tenchi" to you! Our ponytailed hero braves treacherous nature and bewildering encounters en route to his new gig: assistant teacher at an all-girls' high school.

Looks like the school is getting a new transfer student. Meanwhile, Ryoko puts on a masterclass in cooking.

A massive flare-up of egos lands Tenchi in an unexpected, major role in Hachiko's play.

That's "Mr. Tenchi" to you! Our ponytailed hero braves treacherous nature and bewildering encounters en route to his new gig: assistant teacher at an all-girls' high school.

A summary of episodes 16 to 19

The Student Council and the Science Club light up the runway; The group learn that beauty is a game for the grown-ups.

After things wind down, Saryu comes by with an unusual request. The school's factions prepare for a new challenge.

The Student Council gets psyched up for Sports Day; Ms. Kurihara's explanation raises the stakes for the clubs, and even more so for Tenchi.

Goriki makes an appearance, throwing the first challenge into disarray. But the Student Council still has teamwork on their side.

A summary of episodes 21 to 24

Goriki's not out of the running yet, and in the second challenge, the Science Club aims to settle the score.

After things wind down, Saryu comes by with an unusual request. The school's factions prepare for a new challenge.

Tenchi and Momo share a moment of admiration, but it sounds like our hero may be in for more trouble tomorrow.

Goriki makes an appearance, throwing the first challenge into disarray. But the Student Council still has teamwork on their side.

A summary of episodes 26 to 29

Washu and the Science Club stand tall against the attackers. Momo and Kinojo finally find an answer they've both been seeking.

In a clandestine ramen meet-up, Tenchi finds out Kinojo has a lot going on under the surface, as does the Science Club's dorm room.

Young Momo's link to Kinojo becomes crystal clear at last, and Tenchi attempts to restore order to the past.

Kinojo and Tenchi have a frank and fraught heart-to-heart. Count on Momo to step in and save the day... Or to try, anyway.

A summary of episodes 31 to 34

A heartfelt cookout to convey sympathy for Tenchi transforms into a day of truce and relaxation for everyone involved.

Tenchi arrives back in the present with some loose ends to tie up; Tenchi and Washu plan out a mission that brings the story full circle.

Washu and the Science Club stand tall against the attackers. Momo and Kinojo finally find an answer they've both been seeking.

Tenchi gets an interesting clue about the Science Club's intentions, but the Student Council smells danger.

A summary of episodes 36 to 39

The Science Club and their new allies square off with the Student Council to buy time as Tenchi goes treasure hunting.

Tenchi, Momo and the Science Club uncover a key to everything happening at the school, but getting it won't be easy.

As Tenchi and the others regroup with the Student Council, the Science Club finds a new mission. Ms. Kurihara intercepts a telling communication.

Galactic forces have their eye on what's happening on Earth. As for the Student Council and the Science Club, all's fair in love and elections.

A summary of episodes 41 to 44

Ethics go out the window as the Science Club campaign makes the most of its guile and technology.

The Science Club asks for Tenchi and his friends help looking for the treasure that they are so eager to find.

Even in the face of disastrous consequences, Momo refuses to run or hide. In a rooftop heart-to-heart, she tells Tenchi what drives her.

The intense showdown for the presidency gets underway; Momo decides that she won't let Fuka drag her down.

A summary of episodes 46 to 49

Ryoko and Ayeka confront the Student Council while the rest of the gang help the Science Club look for the treasure they are seeking.

Upon finding the treasure, Tenchi discovers that not only it, but Momo and Beni as well are somehow connected to his mission.

As Tenchi and the others regroup with the Student Council, the Science Club finds a new mission. Ms. Kurihara intercepts a telling communication.

Galactic forces have their eye on what's happening on Earth. As for the Student Council and the Science Club, all's fair in love and elections.

Momo faces the hardest decision of her life, while Washu squares off with old adversaries in a battle of wits.

Ethics go out the window as the Science Club campaign makes the most of its guile and technology.

Tenchi continues to chase after shadows, while Washu and her very reluctant adversaries strive for a deal.

Even in the face of disastrous consequences, Momo refuses to run or hide. In a rooftop heart-to-heart, she tells Tenchi what drives her.

Tenchi's dimensional dance winds down. The path to fixing what's been broken is clear, but it demands one brave sacrifice.

For Tenchi and his friends, even the students of Junai, some things never really change, even when everything does.