Ghostbusters: The Animated Series

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  • TV-Y7
  • 1986
  • 2 Seasons
  • 7.6  (10,900)

Ghostbusters: The Animated Series is a classic 80's cartoon that became an instant hit among audiences of all ages. Produced by Vivendi Entertainment, this series follows the adventures of four paranormal investigators who hunt and capture ghosts in 22-minute episodes filled with action, humor, and supernatural thrills. The show has a stellar voice cast, including Arsenio Hall, Maurice LaMarche, Dave Coulier, Lorenzo Music, Laura Summer, Frank Welker, Kath Soucie, Buster Jones, and Rodger Bumpass.

The Ghostbusters team consists of Dr. Peter Venkman (voiced by Arsenio Hall), Dr. Egon Spengler (Maurice LaMarche), Dr. Ray Stantz (Lorenzo Music), and Winston Zeddemore (Arsenio Hall in Season 1 and Buster Jones in Season 2-5). Together, they run a company called Ghostbusters International, which specializes in the removal of ghosts and other supernatural entities. Their primary base of operations is a converted firehouse in New York City, where they house their technology and the iconic Ecto-1 vehicle.

The show picks up where the 1984 Ghostbusters movie left off, but it introduces new elements and characters as well. For example, the team's headquarters employs a ghostly receptionist named Janine Melnitz (voiced by Laura Summer), who frequently interacts with the team, providing them with their daily tasks, and handling their business affairs. Alongside Janine, are the lovable ghosts Slimer (voiced by Frank Welker) and the fan-favorite Granny Gross (voiced by Kath Soucie).

The Ghostbusters' missions take them all over the world in their ongoing efforts to stop the threat from the supernatural. The show boasts an impressive roster of villainous ghosts, including The Boogeyman (voiced by Frank Welker), Samhain (voiced by Hal Rayle), The Sandman (voiced by Arsenio Hall), and The Grundel (voiced by Jim Cummings). Each episode finds the Ghostbusters coming up with new and creative ways to battle the evil entities that they encounter. They use an array of state-of-the-art ghost-busting equipment such as proton packs, ghost traps, PKE meters, and other devices that they design and create themselves in the lab of Egon Spengler.

The show features a unique blend of comedy, action, and adventure that is suitable for viewers of all ages. It has a fun and quirky sense of humor that will have adults and children alike laughing out loud. Additionally, every episode offers a fascinating insight into the paranormal world in a way that educates and entertains.

The animation style of Ghostbusters: The Animated Series is classic 80's animation. It uses bold colors, crisp linework, and exaggerated character designs to create a distinct and recognizable visual style. Episodes are full of kinetic sequences that showcase the team's ghost-busting abilities in action, often featuring imaginative and fun depictions of the supernatural elements encountered. One of the series' most known visuals is the Slimer flying scenes through the Ecto-laxo chasing some treat.

Overall, Ghostbusters: The Animated Series is a fun-filled and memorable cartoon that captures the spirit of the 80s with its fresh storytelling, sharp animation, and witty humor. The show is perfect for both avid fans of the original Ghostbusters movies and anyone looking for a good time. Ghostbusters: The Animated Series is a timeless classic, and it remains a beloved cartoon series for generations of viewers.

Ghostbusters: The Animated Series
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Seasons
The Way You Are
33. The Way You Are
December 5, 1986
When Jake and Tracy are zapped by Count Freeze, the Wizard of Castle Blackstone offers Eddie a chance to become a super hero.
Maze Caves
32. Maze Caves
December 4, 1986
Eddie and Tracy go in search of a buried treasure and wind up lost in the dark tunnels of Planet Doom.
The Haunted Painting
31. The Haunted Painting
December 3, 1986
Prime Evil uses magic to lure the Ghostbusters into the topsy-turvy world of an eerie landscape painting.
Pretend Friends
30. Pretend Friends
December 2, 1986
Prime Evil sends his crew to halt progress on a super submarine.
Back To The Past
29. Back To The Past
December 1, 1986
Prime Evil turns the Ghostbusters into five-year-olds to discourage them from becoming adult Ghostbusters.
Father Knows Beast
28. Father Knows Beast
November 28, 1986
A Scottish boy accidentally releases the spirit of Slort, King of the Trolls.
Cold Winter's Night
27. Cold Winter's Night
November 27, 1986
Prime Evil creates an enormous volcano to push the Earth out of orbit.
Country Cousin
26. Country Cousin
November 26, 1986
Belfry's country cousin Beauregard visits the Ghost Command and helps defeat Mr. Squid.
The Fourth Ghostbuster
25. The Fourth Ghostbuster
November 25, 1986
Corky boasts to his friend Tony that he's a Ghostbuster.
Like Father Like Son
24. Like Father Like Son
November 24, 1986
Jake and his family are being turned into werewolves.
The Bind That Ties
23. The Bind That Ties
November 21, 1986
Eddie finds himself chained to a large voodoo monster that the Ghostbusters have been hired to capture.
The Curse Of The Diamond Of Gloom
22. The Curse Of The Diamond Of Gloom
November 20, 1986
The Ghostbusters must replace the Diamond of Gloom by the full moon or the Earth will be forever cursed.
The Bad Old Days
21. The Bad Old Days
November 19, 1986
Prime Evil sends the world back to the time of Ancient Babylon as part of a plot to take over.
Really Roughing It
20. Really Roughing It
November 18, 1986
The Ghostbusters' wilderness vacation turns into a hunt for a magical Sleeping Goblin.
Little Big Rat
19. Little Big Rat
November 17, 1986
Prime Evil tricks Belfry into shrinking the Ghostbusters.
The Girl Who Cried Vampire
18. The Girl Who Cried Vampire
November 14, 1986
The Ghostbusters travel to a moon colony in the future to install anti-ghost security devices.
Knight Of Terror
17. Knight Of Terror
November 13, 1986
Prime Evil kidnaps a young computer genius to help him take over the computers that control nuclear missiles.
Whither Why
16. Whither Why
November 12, 1986
The Ghostbusters and bats Rafter, Eaves, and Beauregard, come to the rescue when Madame Why is captured by the evil Wormroot.
The White Whale
15. The White Whale
November 11, 1986
The evil ghost, Harpoon, kidnaps the ghost of Moby Dick in order to capture spaceliners.
The Ghost Of Don Quixote
14. The Ghost Of Don Quixote
November 10, 1986
The ghost of Don Quixote arrives to protect a Spanish farmer and his family from an unscrupulous mine owner.
Scareplane
13. Scareplane
November 7, 1986
The Ghostbusters intervene when Prime Evil attempts to hijack a space ship.
That's No Alien
12. That's No Alien
November 6, 1986
Prime Evil and his gang pose as aliens visiting Earth in the future.
Doggone Werewolf
11. Doggone Werewolf
November 5, 1986
Fangster captures Corky's new dog as part of a plot to turn all dogs into an army of werewolf slaves.
The Great Ghost Gorilla
10. The Great Ghost Gorilla
November 4, 1986
The Great Ghost Gorilla kidnaps Tracy to use him as the model for an army of super robot gorillas.
Second Chance
9. Second Chance
November 3, 1986
The Tooth Scaries are persuaded by Prime Evil to steal the legendary Diamond of the Nile.
The Princess And The Troll
8. The Princess And The Troll
October 31, 1986
The Ghostbusters go to fairytale land to rescue a princess from a Troll.
Train To DoomDeDoomDoom
7. Train To DoomDeDoomDoom
October 30, 1986
It's up to the Ghostbusters to prevent Haunter from stealing the Royal Crown of Patronia and becoming king.
Our Buddy Fuddy
6. Our Buddy Fuddy
October 29, 1986
The Ghostbusters must rescue Fuddy when he's mistaken for Merlin and taken to Hauntquarters.
Outlaw InLaws
5. Outlaw InLaws
October 28, 1986
Prime Evil attempts to amplify Belfry's blast in order to destroy the world.
Shades Of Dracula
4. Shades Of Dracula
October 27, 1986
Dracula returns to Transylvania, and it's up to the Ghostbusters to stop him.
The Phantom Of The Big Apple
3. The Phantom Of The Big Apple
October 24, 1986
Jessica is captured by New York City's Phantom of the Big Apple.
The Sleeping Dragon
2. The Sleeping Dragon
October 23, 1986
Jessica, Futura and the Ghostbusters travel to China to find out why a Sleeping Dragon is turning people to stone.
Inside Out
1. Inside Out
October 22, 1986
The Ghostbusters journey to the center of the Earth.
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  • Premiere Date
    September 8, 1986
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (10,900)
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