Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters (1986)

EndedAnimation showChildren, Science-Fiction

Ghostbusters (later called Filmation's Ghostbusters) is a 1986 animated television seriescreated by Filmation and distributed by Tribune Entertainment, based on Filmation's 1975 live-action television show The Ghost Busters. It is not to be confused with Columbia Pictures' 1984 film Ghostbusters or that film's subsequent animated television show The Real Ghostbusters.

Jake Kong, Eddie Spencer and Tracy the Gorilla are The Ghost Busters. Jake and Eddie Jr are the sons of the original Ghost Busters from the live action series of the same name; Tracy worked with their fathers.

Their headquarters, termed Ghost Command, is located in a haunted mansion nestled between a number of tall skyscrapers (which resemble the World Trade Center's Twin Towers in New York City) They are supported by a number of secondary characters including Ansa-Bone, a talking skull phone; Skelevision, a talking skeleton television; Belfrey, a pink talking bat; and Ghost Buggy, their talking ghost car. They occasionally enlist the aid of Futura, a time travelling Ghostbuster from the future, and Jessica, a local TV news reporter.

Together, they have dedicated themselves to ridding the world of the evil ghost wizard Prime Evil and his cast of henchmen. Prime Evil's headquarters, termed Hauntquarters (which resembles the British Houses of Parliament complete with a Big Ben-esque clock tower), is located in The Fifth Dimension. In a typical episode, Prime Evil uses his magical powers to open up a wormhole to enable one or more of his henchmen to complete a particular scheme that serves to help him take over the world.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 10:30 (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E65The Way You AreDec 5, 1986
S01E64Maze CavesDec 4, 1986
S01E63The Haunted PaintingDec 3, 1986
S01E62Pretend FriendsDec 2, 1986
S01E61Back to the PastDec 1, 1986
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Ghostbusters premiere?

Ghostbusters premiered on September 8, 1986.

Who are the main characters of the TV show?

The main characters of the TV show are Jake Kong, Eddie Spencer Jr., and Tracy the Gorilla.

What is the premise of Ghostbusters?

Ghostbusters follows the adventures of a team of three paranormal investigators who travel around the city capturing ghosts and other supernatural creatures.

What is the name of the Ghostbusters van?

The Ghostbusters drive a van called the Ghost Buggy.

What is the name of the Ghostbusters' secretary?

The Ghostbusters' secretary is named Jessica Wray.

Who is the villain in the episode "Mummy Dearest"?

The villain in the episode "Mummy Dearest" is a mummy named Ankha.

In the episode "Mummy Dearest," who turns into a mummy?

In the episode "Mummy Dearest," Jessica Wray turns into a mummy.

What is the name of the evil scientist in the episode "Witch's Stew"?

The evil scientist in the episode "Witch's Stew" is named Doctor Centigrade.

In the episode "Witch's Stew," what spell does Doctor Centigrade cast on Eddie?

In the episode "Witch's Stew," Doctor Centigrade casts a spell on Eddie that turns him into a frog.

Who is the villain in the episode "The Ransom of Eddie Spencer"?

The villain in the episode "The Ransom of Eddie Spencer" is a criminal mastermind named Prime Evil.

What kind of creature is Haunter?

Haunter is a ghost that takes the form of a purple dragon.

In the episode "Ghostnappers," what do the Ghostbusters do to capture ghosts?

In the episode "Ghostnappers," the Ghostbusters use a Ghost Gummer to capture ghosts.

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