Season 11, Episode 8 (106th episode overall).
The episode documents a sudden invasion of Ninjago City by —serpentine creatures created from falling fireballs. Newscast Coverage [S11E8] Snaketastrophy
They learn of Aspheera’s destination from the news reports and race to the museum to intercept her. Season 11, Episode 8 (106th episode overall)
is initially assigned to a mundane "puppy petting day" story but abandons it to chase the real action. Villain Confrontation [S11E8] Snaketastrophy
This episode marks the first TV appearance of Fred Finley , a character previously only seen in books and LEGO sets.
The episode is presented entirely as a live news broadcast from NGTV News.
Critics and fans note the episode functions more like a sketch-comedy piece than a plot-heavy chapter.