Big Bad BeetleBorgs 1996
What is Big Bad BeetleBorgs?
Big Bad BeetleBorgs is a television series centered on three children who visit the haunted Hillhurst Mansion in Charterville on a dare. During their exploration of the property, the group encounters a phasm named Flabber.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 88
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 7, 1996
- Last aired
- Mar 2, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX, Fox Kids
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Big Bad BeetleBorgs is a television series centered on three children who visit the haunted Hillhurst Mansion in Charterville on a dare. During their exploration of the property, the group encounters a phasm named Flabber. This meeting results in a life-changing event for the trio, as Flabber grants their wish to transform into the superheroes they have previously read about in their comic books. The acquisition of these new roles provides the children with fantastic powers and access to awesome vehicles. However, the situation becomes complicated when Flabber accidentally facilitates the escape of supervillains directly from the pages of the comic books. Consequently, the three newly tapped superheroes must take responsibility for the resulting conflict. Aided by their friendly neighborhood phasm, the protagonists are tasked with confronting these escaped antagonists to protect their world. The series follows their journey as they navigate the consequences of their wish while utilizing their newfound abilities to manage the threats unleashed by the comic book villains.
Should you watch it?
“Three kids become comic‑book heroes after a mischievous ghost grants their wish.”
- Colorful live‑action superhero fun for kids
- Imaginative premise with a mischievous ghost
- Limited to 88 episodes, so the series ends relatively quickly
- Production reflects 1990s children’s TV budget constraints
Watch it if you enjoy nostalgic, light‑hearted superhero adventures aimed at younger audiences.
The series is rated TV‑Y7, featuring mild cartoonish action suitable for children.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 53 episodes
- E1 Beetle Rock (1) Sep 7, 1996
- E2 Beetle Rock (2) Sep 7, 1996
- E3 TNT for Two Sep 9, 1996
- E4 The Ghost is Toast Sep 10, 1996
- E5 The Treasure of Hillhurst Mansion Sep 11, 1996
- E6 Never Cry Werewolf Sep 12, 1996
- E7 Say the Magic Word Sep 13, 1996
- E8 Lights, Camera, Too Much Action Sep 14, 1996
- E9 Nano in the House Sep 16, 1996
- E10 Locomotion Commotion Sep 17, 1996
- E11 Cat-Tastrophy Sep 18, 1996
- E12 Drew and Flabber's Less Than Fabulous Adventure Sep 19, 1996
- E13 Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun Sep 20, 1996
- E14 It's a Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad World Sep 21, 1996
- E15 The Hunchback of Hillhurst Sep 23, 1996
- E16 The Littlest Brattleborg Sep 27, 1996
- E17 Haunted Hideout Sep 28, 1996
- E18 Monster Rock Oct 4, 1996
- E19 Convention Dimension Oct 5, 1996
- E20 Root of All Evil Oct 11, 1996
- E21 The Doctor is In Oct 18, 1996
- E22 Space Case Oct 19, 1996
- E23 The Brain in the Attic Oct 25, 1996
- E24 Bye, Bye Frankie Oct 31, 1996
- E25 Fangs Over Charterville Nov 2, 1996
- E26 Curse of the Shadow Borg Nov 11, 1996
- E27 The Rise of the Blaster Borg Nov 12, 1996
- E28 The Revenge of Vexor Nov 13, 1996
- E29 A Friend in Need Nov 14, 1996
- E30 Raiders of the Tomb Nov 15, 1996
- E31 Big Rumble in Charterville Nov 16, 1996
- E32 Yo Ho Borgs Nov 25, 1996
- E33 Christmas Bells and Phasm's Spells Dec 21, 1996
- E34 Pet Problems Mar 21, 1997
- E35 Phantom of Hillhurst Mar 27, 1997
- E36 Operation Frankenbeans Mar 28, 1997
- E37 The Curse of Mums' Tomb Apr 3, 1997
- E38 This Old Ghost Apr 4, 1997
- E39 Jo's Strange Change Apr 10, 1997
- E40 She Wolf Apr 11, 1997
- E41 Something Fishy Apr 17, 1997
- E42 Bride of Frankenbeans Apr 18, 1997
- E43 Fangula's Last Bite Apr 21, 1997
- E44 The Good, the Bad, and the Scary Apr 25, 1997
- E45 Buggin' Out Apr 28, 1997
- E46 Svengali, By Golly May 2, 1997
- E47 Big Bad Luck May 5, 1997
- E48 A Monster is Born May 9, 1997
- E49 Norman Nussbaum: Vampire Hunter May 12, 1997
- E50 Brotherly Fright May 16, 1997
- E51 Fright Files May 19, 1997
- E52 Borgslayer! May 20, 1997
- E53 Vexor's Last Laugh May 21, 1997
Season 2 · 35 episodes
- E1 Crush of the Crustaceans Sep 8, 1997
- E2 Metallix Rising Sep 9, 1997
- E3 Battle Station Alert Sep 10, 1997
- E4 Ghoul Trouble Sep 11, 1997
- E5 Totally Slammin' Sector Cycles Sep 12, 1997
- E6 Headless Over Heels Sep 15, 1997
- E7 Monster Imposter Sep 16, 1997
- E8 Horror Hotel Sep 17, 1997
- E9 Les is More Sep 18, 1997
- E10 Sunset Boo-levard Sep 19, 1997
- E11 Extra...Beetleborgs Revealed Sep 22, 1997
- E12 Who's That Ghoul? Sep 23, 1997
- E13 Attack of the Brain Suckers Sep 24, 1997
- E14 Don't Fear the Reaper Sep 29, 1997
- E15 The Old Gray Flabber Oct 3, 1997
- E16 Son of Frankenbeans Oct 10, 1997
- E17 How Does Your Garden Grow? Oct 20, 1997
- E18 The Curse of the Mummy's Mommy Oct 30, 1997
- E19 Halloween Haunted House of Horrors Oct 31, 1997
- E20 Booger Man Nov 3, 1997
- E21 The Poe and the Pendulum Nov 6, 1997
- E22 The Lost Comic Nov 7, 1997
- E23 Enter the Dragon Borg Nov 10, 1997
- E24 To Foretell the Truth Nov 14, 1997
- E25 Wolfie's Wild Ride Nov 17, 1997
- E26 Lady and the Champs Nov 21, 1997
- E27 Astral Ransom Nov 24, 1997
- E28 Astral Ambush Nov 25, 1997
- E29 Roboborg Nov 26, 1997
- E30 Mega Spectra Beetleborgs Feb 9, 1998
- E31 Battle of the Giants Feb 10, 1998
- E32 Robo Rumble Feb 16, 1998
- E33 Super Fang Feb 17, 1998
- E34 Experiment in Evil Feb 23, 1998
- E35 Mega Borg Power Mar 2, 1998
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Big Bad BeetleBorgs?
Three kids explore a haunted mansion, meet a ghost named Flabber who grants them powers to become BeetleBorg superheroes.
Who produced the series?
It was produced by Saban Entertainment.
When did the show originally air?
The series premiered in 1996 and continued through 1999.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 88 episodes.
What rating does the series have?
It carries a TV‑Y7 rating, indicating it is suitable for children ages seven and up.