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The Real Ghostbusters (1986 – 1991)

1986 • 7 seasons • Animation, Comedy • TV-Y7
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The Real GhostbustersSeason 2

65 episodes · Sep 14, 1987

1. Janine's Day Off
Sep 14, 1987 · 25m

Janine persuaded Egon to accompany her to dinner at her family’s home, an invitation that led the Ghostbusters to enlist a temporary secretary. On her very first day, this unfortunate young woman found herself facing not only mischievous im

2. Adventures in Slime and Space
Sep 15, 1987 · 25m · 8.0

As Slimer traversed Egon’s newest device, he fragmented into countless miniature versions, blanketing the city with a thick film of emerald slime. Yet, the Ghostbusters’ attempt at resolving the situation merely produced a single, colossal—

3. Ragnarok and Roll
Sep 16, 1987 · 25m

Consumed by heartbreak at the hands of a beloved woman, a young man concluded that the suffering already woven into existence was unbearable. With a steadfast but hesitant friend at his side, he initiated a sequence of actions destined to u

4. Captain Steel Saves the Day
Sep 17, 1987 · 25m

By an inexplicable twist of fate, Ray’s beloved comic book hero, Captain Steel, materialized into reality, unexpectedly encountering the Ghostbusters. With the malevolent Doctor Destructo similarly brought to existence, a combined effort fr

5. They Call Me Mister Slimer
Sep 18, 1987 · 25m

In an effort to bolster the Ghostbusters’ funds, Slimer took on the role of a teenage boy's personal protector. He hadn't anticipated, however, that a group of local toughs would acquire bodyguards as well—particularly formidable beings dra

6. Buster the Ghost
Sep 21, 1987 · 25m

Buster, a former Tooth Fairy stripped of his duties, happened to see an advertisement for the Ghostbusters. Believing he’d found a glimmer of camaraderie in a harsh and indifferent world, he moved in with them, convinced he was one of the g

7. Night Game
Sep 22, 1987 · 25m · 8.0

A silent, enigmatic conflict between opposing forces—light and shadow—unfolds within the confines of a baseball stadium. Soon, Winston finds himself compelled to join the struggle, destined to play for the side of good… with the ultimate pr

8. Rollerghoster
Sep 23, 1987 · 25m

Rounding a bend, Egon and Janine unexpectedly found themselves before a carnival, dominated by a roller coaster boldly named the “Ecto-1.” Egon couldn’t disguise his displeasure at the blatant trademark violation, but his annoyance quickly

9. Who're You Calling Two-Dimensional?
Sep 24, 1987 · 25m · 8.0

The celebrated cartoonist Walt Fleischman, a leading figure in the world of comics during the nineteen-forties, vanished more than three decades ago. Now, unsettling noises emanating from his abandoned studio have drawn the Ghostbusters int

10. Dairy Farm
Sep 25, 1987 · 25m

Feeling a vacation was undeniably needed, the Ghostbusters headed to Ray’s cousin’s farm. Their respite, however, proved short-lived; the farm’s previous inhabitants were stirring—and decidedly displeased with their unexpected company.

11. Egon's Ghost
Sep 28, 1987 · 25m

After an unfortunate mishap involving one of his own devices and a marble bust, Egon finds himself, essentially, a ghost. Now, with time running short, can the Ghostbusters manage to construct a substitute before he vanishes completely?

12. Janine Melnitz, Ghostbuster
Sep 29, 1987 · 25m

As the city grappled with an unprecedented wave of paranormal disturbances, the Ghostbusters found themselves stretched too thin to address Janine’s persistently haunted apartment. Undeterred, Janine resolved to confront the problem herself

13. The Cabinet of Calamari
Sep 30, 1987 · 25m

Calamari, renowned as both a masterful magician and an unparalleled escape artist, finds himself troubled by a persistent spectral presence—a ghost stubbornly resistant to capture within a standard Ghost Trap. Adding to his distress, Peter

14. Ghostbuster of the Year
Oct 1, 1987 · 25m

Charles Foster Hearse III, the wealthy publisher of *Spooks Illustrated*, has issued a challenge: a good-natured contest for the Ghostbusters, designed to determine who among them is worthy of appearing on the magazine’s cover as “Ghost Hun

15. Egon's Dragon
Oct 2, 1987 · 25m

Generations past, Egon’s forebear, Zedekiah Spengler, had called forth a dragon to serve his will. Now, when Egon stumbles upon the well where the beast lay slumbering, he unwittingly stirs it from its rest—and the dragon, in its awakening,

16. No One Comes to Lupusville
Oct 5, 1987 · 25m

A peculiar visitor from a quiet, unassuming town appeared at the Ghostbusters’ headquarters, seeking their assistance. Before long, the team found themselves embroiled in a conflict—a bitter feud between rival vampire factions and the longs

17. The Bird of Kildarby
Oct 6, 1987 · 25m

A venerable Irish castle, painstakingly dismantled and rebuilt within Central Park’s embrace, now echoes with an unsettling presence: spectral warriors, disturbed by this unauthorized relocation, stir restlessly within its walls. Soon, the

18. The Long, Long, Long, etc. Goodbye
Oct 7, 1987 · 25m

Phillip Spade, private investigator, awoke with a jolt – or rather, drifted into awareness – surprised to find himself existing after all these years, a spectral presence. It didn't take long for him to understand he’d returned to settle an

19. Cold Cash and Hot Water
Oct 8, 1987 · 25m

While exploring the Arctic, Peter’s father discovered an unusual relic: a chunk of obsidian ice holding within it a fire demon, imprisoned long ago. Regrettably, he and the dubious spiritualist Dr. Bassingame inadvertently freed the creatur

20. Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Ghost?
Oct 9, 1987 · 25m

A baffling situation arose for the Ghostbusters during a recent apprehension: the spectral entity they were attempting to contain insisted it was the very one who had summoned them. Chaos ensued as a genuine ghost found himself battling imp

21. The Man Who Never Reached Home
Oct 12, 1987 · 25m

A century past, Simon Quegg—a man marked by selfishness and arrogance—was burdened with a cruel spell: he would forever be denied his home, relentlessly haunted by a dreadful apparition. Now, when Ray finds himself mistakenly swapped for Qu

22. Doctor, Doctor
Oct 13, 1987 · 25m · 8.0

In the heat of a scuffle at a chemical plant, the Ghostbusters found themselves drenched in a noxious, ectoplasmic compound—and soon discovered it was altering them in unsettling fashion.

23. You Can't Take it With You
Oct 14, 1987 · 25m

A wealthy man, facing death and known for his sharp temper, commissioned a peculiar device intended to transport his fortune and belongings beyond the veil. He envisioned possessing them still, even after his passing. However, the mechanism

24. Victor the Happy Ghost
Oct 15, 1987 · 25m

The Ghostbusters managed to snare a small, unassuming ghost at a museum, yet an uneasy feeling settled upon them. Back at the firehouse, he was inadvertently freed, and they opted against placing him in the Containment Unit. Instead, a whim

25. Lost and Foundry
Oct 16, 1987 · 25m

Upon being captured and contained within the Ghostbusters' steelyard, the spectral entity seems to vanish entirely. Yet, in reality, its essence has merged with the metal of the device, which is subsequently severed and scattered across the

26. Chicken, He Clucked
Oct 19, 1987 · 25m

Consumed by an unrelenting obsession—the pervasive scent of roasting chicken emanating from a neighboring establishment—a man descended into madness and, desperate for respite, struck a pact with a demon. The agreement was audacious, terrib

27. Venkman's Ghost Repellers
Oct 20, 1987 · 25m

Peter’s charlatan father shows up in New York, hawking useless ponchos guaranteed to repel ghosts. Simultaneously, a maritime expedition vanishes without a trace within the confines of the New Jersey Parallelogram. To rescue the lost ship—a

28. The Hole in the Wall Gang
Oct 21, 1987 · 25m

Within the spectral confines of the haunted house, the Ghostbusters discovered a disturbing truth: each crack and fissure in the walls served as a gateway for apparitions. Remarkably, the size of the breach seemed directly proportional to t

29. Ghost Busted
Oct 22, 1987 · 25m

As the ghostly disturbances throughout the city dwindled dramatically, the Ghostbusters faced a grim prospect: financial ruin. However, when they intervened to thwart a planned robbery, they found a new calling and rebranded themselves as…

30. The Ghostbusters in Paris
Oct 23, 1987 · 25m

While workmen repairing the Eiffel Tower inadvertently breached Monsieur Eiffel’s private laboratory, damaging an experimental apparatus, a surge of spectral energy erupted – unleashing thousands of ghosts upon the city. The Ghostbusters su

31. A Fright at the Opera
Oct 26, 1987 · 25m · 8.0

Egon and a detached Peter found themselves at the opera when, to their astonishment, spectral Valkyries materialized onstage, unleashing chaos. It seemed the Ghostbusters were about to confront a performance of a decidedly unusual kind – on

32. The Collect Call of Cathulhu
Oct 27, 1987 · 25m

With the theft of the Necronomicon from the city’s central library, the Ghostbusters found themselves embroiled in a bizarre series of events: battling otherworldly entities within the labyrinthine sewers, pursuing shadowy cults, and even d

33. Banshee Bake a Cherry Pie?
Oct 28, 1987 · 25m

An Irish pop sensation currently dominates the music charts, yet unsettling events accompany her performances. The Ghostbusters uncover a startling truth behind her talent, but will they be able to intervene, especially when Peter finds him

34. Drool, the Dog Faced Goblin
Oct 29, 1987 · 25m

The Ghostbusters stumbled upon a genuine goblin lurking within what appeared to be a standard, fabricated carnival attraction. Despite their strong suspicion that this creature was responsible for the disturbances plaguing numerous communit

35. Boo-Dunit
Oct 30, 1987 · 25m

A call brought the Ghostbusters to the secluded estate of Agatha Grisley, a celebrated author who had only recently passed away. They quickly discovered, however, that the spectral disturbances plaguing the house were far more peculiar than

36. The Revenge of Murray the Mantis
Nov 2, 1987 · 25m

During its debut in a major New York City parade, a colossal, inflatable representation of Murray the Mantis inexplicably came to life. Strained beyond their capacity, the Ghostbusters were compelled to unleash the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man

37. The Headless Motorcyclist
Nov 3, 1987 · 25m

Like those who came before her, a direct descendant of Ichabod Crane finds herself relentlessly haunted by the spectral figure of the Headless Horseman, an entity known to strike down anyone who ventures too near. Now, the Ghostbusters are

38. The Thing in Mrs. Faversham's Attic
Nov 4, 1987

For more than three decades, Mrs. Faversham has avoided her attic, ever since her father sealed away something dreadful within its walls. Now, tormented by unsettling noises emanating from above, she seeks help from a most unlikely source:

39. Moaning Stones
Nov 5, 1987 · 25m

As three long-lost relics converge within a museum’s walls, dinosaurs erupt into startling, ferocious existence, and a formidable demonic force stirs. The Ghostbusters discover their usual arsenal ineffective, and it becomes clear that only

40. Knock, Knock
Nov 6, 1987 · 25m

During subway work, an unforeseen breach opened, releasing a malevolent force—something born of darkness—that began to seep across New York City, its tendrils first gripping the underground transit system. Now, facing a threat unlike any th

41. The Spirit of Aunt Lois
Nov 9, 1987 · 25m

Ray’s Aunt Lois requested the Ghostbusters’ assistance, inviting them to a seance led by the self-proclaimed spiritualist, Dr. Bassingame. However, Lois quickly found herself ensnared by genuinely irate spectral entities.

42. Sea Fright
Nov 10, 1987 · 25m

A spectral band of pirates has materialized in New York City, driven to reclaim a long-lost treasure now housed within a local museum. The Ghostbusters soon discover they are facing more than just numbers; these ghostly buccaneers prove sur

43. Ghost Fight at the O.K. Corral
Nov 11, 1987 · 25m

Within the quiet confines of Tombstone, Arizona, the spectral figures of Doc Holliday and the Earp brothers begin to coalesce, driven by a desire to relive the infamous gunfight at the O.K. Corral. It seems the Ghostbusters may soon find th

44. Cry Uncle
Nov 12, 1987 · 25m

With the arrival of Egon’s Uncle Cyrus, the Ghostbusters discover a source of considerable discomfort: the older man harbors deep embarrassment regarding his nephew’s unusual profession. Determined to demonstrate the reality of their work,

45. Bustman's Holiday
Nov 13, 1987 · 25m

Ray is set to inherit a venerable Scottish castle, provided he can rid it of the restless spirit that has haunted its halls for generations. However, upon successfully capturing the ghost, he unwittingly unleashes a formidable host of warri

46. The Scaring of the Green
Nov 16, 1987 · 25m

A New York City police officer, and the present chieftain of his Irish family, finds himself hunted by a spectral hound unleashed from the ancient lands. It falls to the Ghostbusters – aided by a lucky four-leaf clover – to halt the creatur

47. Ain't Nasa-Sarily So
Nov 17, 1987 · 25m

Dispatched beyond Earth’s atmosphere, the Ghostbusters found themselves aboard the space platform Galileo, tasked with containing a truly formidable spectral entity. Meanwhile, Peter Venkman couldn't contain his enthusiasm at the prospect o

48. Apocalypse -- What, Now?
Nov 18, 1987 · 25m

The Canon of St Theophilus, a manuscript vanished from a Greek abbey decades ago in the 1860s, reappeared unexpectedly at a New York auction and was inadvertently acquired by Peter. What the Ghostbusters did not realize was that the careful

49. The Devil to Pay
Nov 19, 1987 · 25m

Peter convinced Ray and Winston to appear on a gameshow, lured by the promise of a trip to Tahiti. Little did they know, the seemingly lighthearted competition masked a far more dangerous reality—one fraught with peril and a genuine threat

50. Ghost Grows in Brooklyn
Nov 20, 1987 · 25m

A peculiar, seemingly haunted geranium was presented to the Ghostbusters as a token of gratitude, and they, in turn, bestowed it upon Janine. It wasn’t long before the plant flourished with unsettling speed, rapidly expanding until it began

51. I Am the City
Nov 23, 1987 · 25m

The Babylonian god Marduk, lord of cities, has taken up residence in New York, a metropolis considered by many to be the greatest in existence. Yet, his ancient adversary has tracked him across millennia, driven by a desire for utter devast

52. Last Train to Oblivion
Nov 24, 1987 · 25m

The spectral figure of Casey Jones reappeared, seizing control of a locomotive for one final, midnight journey. Though possessed of an enduring affection for trains, young Peter found himself wishing he were elsewhere, fearing a repeat of h

53. Beneath These Streets
Nov 25, 1987 · 25m

Following what seemed like an earthquake in New York City, the relentlessly curious Ray ventured alone into the labyrinthine sewer system to investigate. It was there he discovered a chilling truth: spirits were assembling, preparing for a

54. Play Them Ragtime Boos
Nov 26, 1987 · 25m · 8.0

During a holiday trip to Louisiana, the Ghostbusters stumble upon a town held captive by spiteful, jazz-loving specters determined to rewind time and restore the atmosphere of the 1930s.

55. The Old College Spirit
Nov 27, 1987 · 25m

A band of university students finds themselves pursued by a rowdy fraternity of spectral beings, yet the Ghostbusters discover their mission has shifted: now, they must assist these restless spirits in earning their final degrees.

56. Hard Knight's Day
Nov 30, 1987 · 25m

As Peter escorted his date to The Cloisters in New York, a surge of ancient power erupted from the tapestries—warrior spirits, driven by a singular desire: to draw her back within their woven depths, and hold her there, eternally.

57. Masquerade
Dec 1, 1987 · 25m

Kenny, barely old enough to tie his shoes, was convinced he was a Ghostbuster. Fresh from a tour of the firehouse, he earnestly attempted to persuade his friends that he belonged among the team. Determined to demonstrate his worth, the boy

58. Deadcon 1
Dec 2, 1987 · 25m

The arrival of a paranormal convention stirred excitement in the city, but the celebratory mood quickly soured. When the Ghostbusters were summoned to address an unusual disturbance, they found themselves facing an unexpected obstacle: the

59. Don't Forget the Motor City
Dec 3, 1987 · 25m

Following the destruction of Peter’s vehicle, the Ghostbusters journeyed to General Motors in Detroit, finding the automotive assembly line overrun with gremlins – mischievous sprites with a particular fondness for dismantling machinery, re

60. The Devil in the Deep
Dec 4, 1987 · 25m

Necksa, sovereign of the sea elementals, lashed out against those land dwellers who had fouled his domain. The Ghostbusters intervened, but in a swift, terrible motion, Egon, Ray, and Winston were engulfed within the elemental’s form, leavi

61. Lights! Camera! Haunting!
Dec 7, 1987 · 25m

A disreputable film producer met the Ghostbusters’ spectral pursuit with an unexpected eagerness, as they chased a flurry of apparitions across his horror movie set. In return for their assistance, the ghosts proposed a deal: a cinematic pr

62. Egon on the Rampage
Dec 8, 1987 · 25m

A television news team, eager for a dramatic scoop on the Ghostbusters, inadvertently interfered with one of Egon’s experiments. The disruption proved catastrophic; Egon’s essence was pulled into an alternate plane, leaving his physical for

63. Station Identification
Dec 9, 1987 · 25m

Across New York City, spectral figures began emerging from television screens—each a recognizable echo of beloved characters from the small screen. The Ghostbusters found themselves in a desperate race against time to contain the phenomenon

64. Hanging By a Thread
Dec 10, 1987 · 25m

A vast host of demons has poured into the city, driven by a desperate search for a pair of scissors once held by the legendary Three Fates. Now, the Ghostbusters find themselves plunged into the shadowy depths of the underworld, struggling

65. Transylvanian Homesick Blues
Dec 11, 1987 · 25m

Count Vostok generously provided four tickets aboard the Concorde and implored the Ghostbusters to journey to Boldavia, where a spectral presence troubled his ancestral castle. Upon their arrival, however, and finding themselves without a c

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