ThunderCats

ThunderCats (1985-1989)

EndedAnimation showAction, Adventure, Fantasy

The inhabitants of the planet Thundera evacuate just before it is destroyed. They were pursued by a band of mutants. All but one of their escape ships was destroyed. Only a small group of Thunderans (ThunderCats) remained. With only half engine power, the group, which was led by Jaga, had to set a course for the nearest planet. Jaga commanded their ship while the other 7 were in their stasis tubes. Jaga died on their journey to Third Earth and their ship crashed there. Soon they made friends with various groups in the area and they designed a fortress. Mumm-Ra the centuries-old embodiment of evil, along with the mutants that destroyed the rest of the Thunderans are a constant threat. But Lion-O, the new leader of the ThunderCats, with his weapon the "Sword of Omens" will help the Thundercats to have a standing chance.

Network
ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) (30 min)

Last Episode

The Book of Omens
Season 4Episode 2030 min

The Book of Omens

New Thundera is being torn apart and the Thundercats must present certain artifacts at various dangerous locations that used to be beautiful places, then Lion-O must go into the book and give the Key of Thundera to the guardian of the book ""at the 24th hour,"" or the Thundercats will be frozen in time and New Thundera will be destroyed. But Mumm-Ra steals the book and key and journeys into the book himself. He wants to save New Thundera BUT wants the Thundercats frozen in time. The Ancient Spirits of Evil try to stop Mumm-Ra because they fear if Mumm-Ra goes into the book, their powers will cease to exist. The other Thundercats run into problems also at the locations they are supposed to be at. Lion-O goes into the book using the Sword of Omens and battles Mumm-Ra one on one, neither of them using any magic. Even when Mumm-Ra cheats, Lion-O still wins. The ASOE summon their ""champion,"" Pyron, to then fight Lion-O, but Lion-O gets the dragons in the book to fry him...

Sep 29, 1989

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E20The Book of OmensSep 29, 1989
S04E19Well of DoubtSep 28, 1989
S04E18The Zaxx FactorSep 27, 1989
S04E17Touch of AmortusSep 26, 1989
S04E16Swan SongSep 25, 1989
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did ThunderCats premiere?

ThunderCats premiered on January 23, 1985.

Who are the ThunderCats?

The ThunderCats are humanoid cats who escaped from their dying planet Thundera and landed on Third Earth.

Who is the leader of the ThunderCats?

Lion-O is the leader of the ThunderCats.

Who is Lion-O's sworn enemy?

Mumm-Ra is Lion-O's sworn enemy.

What is the name of the ThunderCat's sword?

The ThunderCat's sword is called the Sword of Omens.

Who created the Sword of Omens?

The Sword of Omens was created by the ThunderCats\u2019 ancestors.

What is the name of the ThunderCats\u2019 spaceship that crashed on Third Earth?

The ThunderCats\u2019 spaceship is called the Feliner.

Who is Panthro?

Panthro is a skilled warrior and mechanic who is also a ThunderCat.

Who is Cheetara?

Cheetara is a female ThunderCat with superhuman speed.

Who is Snarf?

Snarf is a small, cat-like creature and the caretaker of Lion-O.

Who is Tygra?

Tygra is a ThunderCat with the power of invisibility and the ability to create illusions.

Who is WilyKit?

WilyKit is a young ThunderCat with a talent for pickpocketing.

Who is WilyKat?

WilyKat is WilyKit's younger brother and a fellow ThunderCat.

Who is Jaga?

Jaga is a wise old ThunderCat who served as Lion-O's mentor.

What is the name of the ThunderCats\u2019 home base on Third Earth?

The ThunderCats\u2019 home base on Third Earth is called the Cat's Lair.

Cast

Gerrianne Raphael

Gerrianne Raphael

voices Pumyra / Chilla
Peter Newman

Peter Newman

voices Tygra / Wilykat / Bengali / Monkian, Wilykat
Larry Kenney

Larry Kenney

voices Lion-O, Jackalman
Earl Hammond

Earl Hammond

voices Jaga, Vultureman, Amok, Amok, Mumm-Ra
Bob McFadden

Bob McFadden

voices Snarf / S-S-Slithe / Tug-Mug / Snarfer
Earle Hyman

Earle Hyman

voices Panthro / Red-Eye
Doug Preis

Doug Preis

voices Lynx-O, Alluro
Lynne Lipton

Lynne Lipton

voices Cheetara, Wilykit, Luna
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Characters

Pumyra / Chilla

Pumyra / Chilla

voiced by Gerrianne Raphael
Tygra / Wilykat / Bengali / Monkian

Tygra / Wilykat / Bengali / Monkian

voiced by Peter Newman
Wilykat

Wilykat

voiced by Peter Newman
Lion-O

Lion-O

voiced by Larry Kenney
Jackalman

Jackalman

voiced by Larry Kenney
Jaga

Jaga

voiced by Earl Hammond
Vultureman

Vultureman

voiced by Earl Hammond
Amok

Amok

voiced by Earl Hammond
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Also known as

  • Θάντερκατς (Greece)
  • Громовые коты (Russian Federation)

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