List of ''A Pup Named Scooby-Doo'' episodes
The following contains a list of episodes from the American animated television series A Pup Named Scooby-Doo which ran on ABC from 1988 until 1991. This is the eighth incarnation of the long running Scooby-Doo Saturday morning series following the "Scooby-Doo Detective Agency's" adventures as adolescents.
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
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| First aired | Last aired | ||||
| 1 | 13 | September 10, 1988 | December 10, 1988 | ||
| 2 | 8 | September 9, 1989 | November 4, 1989 | ||
| 3 | 3 | September 8, 1990 | November 3, 1990 | ||
| 4 | 3 | August 3, 1991 | August 17, 1991 | ||
Episodes
Season 1 (1988)
Season one began on September 10, 1988 and ended on December 10, 1988. With 13 episodes, this is the longest season to date.
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Written by | Original air date |
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| 1 | 1 | "A Bicycle Built for Boo!" | Tom Ruegger, Jim Ryan, and Charles M. Howell, IV | September 10, 1988 |
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The gang takes Shaggy's case when his bike is stolen by a green ghost. Villain(s): The Green Glob Ghoul Identity(ies): Mr. Conrad Reason(s): To make counterfeit dollar bills. | ||||
| 2 | 2 | "The Sludge Monster from the Earth's Core" | Story by : Tom Ruegger; Teleplay by: Mary Jo Ludin | September 17, 1988 |
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A monster is haunting Scooby's doghouse, and the gang must find out why. Villain(s): The Sludge Monster from the Earth's Core Identity(ies): Mr. Buxton Reason(s): He was robbing his own banks and hiding the money in Scooby's kennel. | ||||
| 3 | 3 | "Wanted Cheddar Alive" | Story by : Bill Matheny, Lane Raichert, and Laren Bright; Teleplay by: Kristina Mazzotti | September 24, 1988 |
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A cheese monster has put the Scooby Snacks factory out of business, and Scooby is determined to solve the case. Villain(s): The Cheddar Cheese Monster Identity(ies): Larry P. Acme Reason(s): To put the Scooby Snacks factory out of business so his dog biscuit business would take over. | ||||
| 4 | 4 | "The Schnook Who Took My Comic Book" | Jim Ryan | October 1, 1988 |
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Shaggy goes to buy a first edition of his favorite comic, only for it to be stolen by a giant frog. Villain(s): Dr. Croaker Identity(ies): Wendel McWendel Reason(s): To become rich and to make sure that his first edition was the only one. | ||||
| 5 | 5 | "For Letter or Worse" | Laren Bright, Bill Matheny, and Lane Raichert | October 8, 1988 |
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As Shaggy and Scooby are chosen as contestants on their favorite game show, the ghost of a gangster shows up. Villain(s): The Ghost of Al Cabone Identity(ies): Prestina (a.k.a. Pop O'Connor and The Great Mel) Reason(s): She wanted revenge on the TV station for cancelling her show. | ||||
| 6 | 6 | "The Babysitter from Beyond" | Story by : Tom Ruegger; Teleplay by: Wayne Kaatz | October 15, 1988 |
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The gang deliver Shaggy's baby sister Sugie to the babysitters, but the babysitter's house turns out to be the old lair of a master criminal, who just escaped the jail. Also, a movie monster has come to life. Villain(s): Boogedy Bones Identity(ies): Molly the Mol Reason(s): To get the money before Manny did. | ||||
| 7 | 7 | "Now Museum, Now You Don't" | Story by : Bill Matheny, Lane Raichert, and Laren Bright; Teleplay by: Jim Ryan | October 22, 1988 |
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When the ghost of a Samurai warlord steals a "cursed" pair of swords from a museum and Shaggy and Scooby are blamed, the gang returns to the museum to prove their innocence. Villain(s): The Samurai Ghost Identity(ies): Mr. Dayton Reason(s): To steal the Samurai swords and make a mint. | ||||
| 8 | 8 | "Snow Place Like Home" | Story by : Lane Raichert, Bill Matheny, and Laren Bright; Teleplay by: Mary Jo Ludin | October 29, 1988 |
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When the gang goes to a ski lodge on the brink of bankruptcy, they encounter a dangerous icy ghost causing trouble. Villain(s): The Ice Demon Identity(ies): Mr. Forester Reason(s): To steal the diamonds that were in the mine. | ||||
| 9 | 9 | "Scooby Dude" | Laren Bright, Bill Matheny, and Lane Raichert | November 5, 1988 |
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A trip to the beach turns into another mystery for the gang when, on the trail of some dolphins stolen from an aquarium owned by Velma's aunt, they encounter a headless skateboarder. Villain(s): The Headless Skateboarder Identity(ies): Al & Sandy Sneakers Reason(s): To use the dolphins to smuggle drugs. They also wanted the gang to think that Red Herring was the monster. | ||||
| 10 | 10 | "Ghost Who's Coming to Dinner" | Lane Raichert, Bill Matheny, and Laren Bright | November 12, 1988 |
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The gang are trick or treating when they discover a real haunted house, and must solve the mystery for the ghost so his house is not destroyed and he is with it. Villain(s): The Ghost of Boobeard the Pirate Identity(ies): Jack the Handyman Reason(s): To scare the Johnsons away so he can buy their land and convert their house into a building. | ||||
| 11 | 11 | "The Story Stick" | Laren Bright, Bill Matheny, and Lane Raichert | November 19, 1988 |
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A camping trip at an Indian reservation ends in another mystery when the gang meets a living totem pole. Villain(s): The Totem Pole Monster Identity(ies): Mr. Ryan Reason(s): Mr. Ryan realize that the Indian artifacts was worth a lot more money than building a hotel. | ||||
| 12 | 12 | "Robopup" | Story by : Laren Bright, Bill Matheny, and Lane Raichert; Teleplay by: Mary Jo Ludin | December 3, 1988 |
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The gang visit Daphne's mansion, to discover that all her belongings have been stolen by the ghost of an old family French chef. Villain(s): The Ghost of Chef Pierre Identity(ies): Mr. Gordon Reason(s): To steal the Blakes' furniture. | ||||
| 13 | 13 | "Lights... Camera... Monster" | Laren Bright, Bill Matheny, and Lane Raichert | December 10, 1988 |
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A living version of a movie monster starts haunting the Coolsville Mall, and the gang is on the case. Villain(s): Stinkweed Identity(ies): Vincent Thorne Reason(s): To stop appearing in Stinkweed films and he would have all the money from the robberies. | ||||
Season 2 (1989)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Written by | Original air date |
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| 14 | 1 | "Curse of the Collar" | Bill Matheny, Lane Raichert, and Laren Bright | September 9, 1989 |
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When Scooby's parents give him a hideous but valuable collar, the ghost of a sadistic dogcatcher Mr. and Mrs. Doo defeated years ago, returns to steal it. Villain(s): The Ghost of Buster McMuttmauler Identity(ies): Mr. Trixenstuff Reason(s): To steal Scooby's new collar for the jewels. | ||||
| 15 | 2 | "The Return of Commander Cool" | Laren Bright, Bill Matheny, and Lane Raichert | September 16, 1989 |
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Shaggy hits his head during a case involving an alien, making him think he's his favorite comic book superhero Commander Cool. Villain(s): The Alien Slug Identity(ies): Barbara Simone Reason(s): To steal and sell Commander Cool toy blueprints. | ||||
| 16 | 3 | "The Spirit of Rock'n Roll" | Story by : Bill Matheny, Laren Bright, and Lane Raichert; Teleplay by: Mary Jo Ludin | September 23, 1989 |
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The ghost of a deceased rock legend returns for revenge on a new rock star in Coolsville. Villain(s): The Ghost of Purvis Parker Identity(ies): Mr. Dilton Reason(s): To ruin Buddy Chillner. | ||||
| 17 | 4 | "Chickenstein Lives" | Story by : Bill Matheny, Lane Raichert, and Laren Bright; Teleplay by: Evelyn A-R Gabai | September 30, 1989 |
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When a giant chicken starts haunting the "National Exaggerator", Freddy's favorite newspaper, owned by his uncle, the gang takes the case. Villain(s): Chickenstein Identity(ies): Granny Sweetwater (a.k.a. Casper Codwaller) Reason(s): To sell stolen merchandise. | ||||
| 18 | 5 | "Night of the Living Burger" | Laren Bright, Lane Raichert, and Bill Matheny | October 14, 1989 |
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Mr. O'Greasy hires the gang to stop a giant, living burger haunting his restaurants; meanwhile, a fight leads to tension between Shaggy and Scooby and they stop talking to each other. Villain(s): The Burger Monster Identity(ies): Skippy Johnson Reason(s): He just wanted a raise from Mr. O'Greasy. | ||||
| 19 | 6 | "The Computer Walks Among Us" | Story by : Bill Matheny, Lane Raichert, and Laren Bright; Teleplay by: Alan Swayze | October 21, 1989 |
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When Velma's newest invention comes to life and wreaks havoc, getting her suspended from Coolsville High, the gang must return to stop it. Villain(s): The Dinkley 2000 Identity(ies): Bruce Wormsley Reason(s): He wanted to be the smartest kid in school. | ||||
| 20 | 7 | "Dog Gone Scooby" | Laren Bright, Bill Matheny, and Lane Raichert | October 28, 1989 |
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When Scooby runs away from home when he is neglected by the gang, they realize that a detective agency isn't great without him and set out to find him in the town. Villain(s): The Mad Scientist Identity(ies): Paula P. Casso (Due to a misunderstanding) Reason(s): To make a painting of Scooby's head. | ||||
| 21 | 8 | "Terror, Thy Name Is Zombo" | Story by : Bill Matheny, Lane Raichert, and Laren Bright; Teleplay by: Evelyn A-R Gabai | November 4, 1989 |
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The gang encounters a ghost clown at their favorite amusement park. Villain(s): Zombo the Phantom Clown Identity(ies): Joey Jipner Reason(s): To scare away they other Jipners and run the amusement park by himself. | ||||
Season 3 (1990)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Written by | Original air date |
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| 22a | 1a | "Night of the Boogey Biker" | Laren Bright, Lane Raichert, and Bill Matheny | September 8, 1990 |
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Daphne bets Freddy that he can't go 24 hours without accusing Red of a crime; Red's aunt hires the gang to find her stolen bike. Unfortunately for Freddy, the culprit ends up being Red. Villain(s): The Boogey Biker Identity(ies): Red Herring Reason(s): To fix and add a sidecar to his aunt's bike for her birthday, and to keep his reputation from being ruined. | ||||
| 22b | 1b | "Dawn of the Spooky Shuttle Scare" | David Schwartz | September 8, 1990 |
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A chance for Velma's latest invention to enter space is interrupted by a ghost. Villain(s): The Space Shuttle Spectre Identity(ies): Simon Simonson Reason(s): He wanted revenge because Velma's invention got to go into space and his didn't. | ||||
| 23 | 2 | "Horror of the Haunted Hairpiece" | Story by : Bill Matheny and Lane Raichert; Teleplay by: Laren Bright and Evelyn A-R Gabai | October 6, 1990 |
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A monster attacks a video arcade owned by Daphne's father, in which she's just started working. Villain(s): Bigwig the Haunted Hairpiece Identity(ies): Krusty Baker Reason(s): He wanted more customers at his restaurant. | ||||
| 24 | 3 | "Wrestle Maniacs" | Story by : Bill Matheny, Lane Raichert, and Laren Bright; Teleplay by: Evelyn A-R Gabai | November 3, 1990 |
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The ghost of a disgraced wrestler returns to haunt the Coolsville Wrestling Federation. Villain(s): The Hooded Heifer Identity(ies): Herbert Blaum (The Coolsville Comet) Reason(s): To scare away Carol Colossal so he could buy the Coolsville Wrestling Federation cheap. | ||||
Season 4 (1991)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Written by | Original air date |
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| 25 | 1 | "The Were-Doo of Doo Manor" | David Schwartz | August 3, 1991 |
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An old curse returns to haunt the Doo family, and the gang must solve this problem. Villain(s): Nasty-Doo the Were-Doo Identity(ies): Prof. Digby Reason(s): To find a missing leg from a fossil. | ||||
| 26a | 2a | "Catcher on the Sly" | Scott Jeralds and Bill Matheny | August 10, 1991 |
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Scooby runs into an old enemy again, resulting in a fight similar to Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner and wants revenge on Scooby Doo and his family. Villain(s): Buster McMuttmauler Identity(ies): N/A Reason(s): To catch Scooby. | ||||
| 26b | 2b | "The Ghost of Mrs. Shusham" | Bill Matheny | August 10, 1991 |
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The ghost of a librarian returns to haunt Shaggy and Scooby who still have an overdue book. Villain(s): The Ghost of Mrs. Shusham Identity(ies): Bernice Binder Reason(s): To steal Shaggy's rare book and sell it in her shop. | ||||
| 26c | 2c | "The Wrath of Waitro" | Evelyn A-R Gabai and Bill Matheny | August 10, 1991 |
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In trouble at a restaurant, Shaggy and Scooby imagine themselves as Commander Cool and Mellow Mutt, with a snooty waiter as their latest enemy. Villain(s): Waitro the Evil Cook Identity(ies): N/A Reason(s): To make his food taste great. | ||||
| 27 | 3 | "Mayhem of the Moving Mollusk" | David Schwartz and Bill Matheny | August 17, 1991 |
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When the gang teleports to New York, they try to stop a giant snail monster and stop monster hunting business "Critter Getters" from going out of business. Villain(s): The Hockey Snail Monster Identity(ies): Lester Leonard Reason(s): To hurt his competition and make his own business more popular. | ||||
Notes
- From January to July, 1991, the ABC Weekend Special replaced A Pup Named Scooby-Doo on ABC's Saturday morning lineup. The final three first-run episodes were not run until August, 1991.
- When released on DVD in complete season sets, A Pup Named Scooby-Doo: The Complete 1st Season contained all thirteen episodes from the first season,[1] while the final season was split into two to make A Pup Named Scooby-Doo: The Complete 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Seasons on the second complete season set. Episodes that had more than one story-line in them were also considered to be separate episodes, totalling 30 episodes.[2]
References
- ↑ "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo: Complete 1st Season: Casey Kasem, Don Messick, Michael Bell, Christina Lange, Kellie Martin, Scott Menville, Carl Steven, Charles Adler, Chuck McCann, Vernee Watson-Johnson, Rene Auberjonois, Jim Cummings, Arthur Davis, Bob Goe, Don Lusk, Oscar Dufau, Paul Sommer, Ray Patterson, William Hanna, Bill Matheny: Movies & TV". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-11-30.
- ↑ "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo: Complete 2nd, 3rd & 4th Seasons: Artist Not Provided: Movies & TV". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-11-30.
