DuckTales 1987
What is DuckTales?
DuckTales is an American animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation that follows the adventures of Scrooge McDuck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie. The show began airing in syndication and features the duck family embarking on treasure hunts and global adventures alongside allies such as Launchpad McQuack, Gyro Gearloose, and Mrs.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 101
- First aired
- Sep 18, 1987
- Last aired
- Nov 28, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
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DuckTales is an American animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation that follows the adventures of Scrooge McDuck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie. The show began airing in syndication and features the duck family embarking on treasure hunts and global adventures alongside allies such as Launchpad McQuack, Gyro Gearloose, and Mrs. Beakley. Created by Jymn Magon, the series includes characters from the Duck universe originally featured in comic books by Carl Barks. The program ran for four seasons comprising a total of 100 episodes. Voice actors include Alan Young, Russi Taylor, Terence McGovern, and Chuck McCann. The original series concluded in 1990, with a reboot premiering years later in 2017. The series remains a popular entry in Disney's animated catalog, known for its engaging storytelling and memorable characters.
Should you watch it?
“Join Scrooge McDuck and his adventurous nephews for globe-trotting treasure hunts.”
- Engaging adventures with memorable characters
- Strong storytelling and animation for its time
- Endearing mix of humor and heart
- Dated animation by today's standards
- Some episodes may feel repetitive
You enjoy classic animated series with family-friendly adventure stories.
Suitable for all ages with mild slapstick humor and adventurous themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 66 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Don't Give Up the Ship (1) Sep 18, 1987
- E2 Wronguay in Ronguay (2) Sep 18, 1987
- E3 Three Ducks of the Condor (3) Sep 18, 1987
- E4 Cold Duck (4) Sep 18, 1987
- E5 Too Much of a Gold Thing (5) Sep 18, 1987
- E6 Send in the Clones Sep 21, 1987
- E7 Sphinx for the Memories Sep 22, 1987
- E8 Where No Duck Has Gone Before Sep 23, 1987
- E9 Armstrong Sep 24, 1987
- E10 Robot Robbers Sep 25, 1987
- E11 Magica's Shadow War Sep 28, 1987
- E12 Master of the Djinni Sep 29, 1987
- E13 Hotel Strangeduck Sep 30, 1987
- E14 Lost Crown of Genghis Khan Oct 1, 1987
- E15 Duckman of Aquatraz Oct 2, 1987
- E16 The Money Vanishes Oct 5, 1987
- E17 Sir Gyro de Gearloose Oct 6, 1987
- E18 Dinosaur Ducks Oct 7, 1987
- E19 Hero for Hire Oct 8, 1987
- E20 Superdoo! Oct 9, 1987
- E21 Maid of the Myth Oct 12, 1987
- E22 Down & Out in Duckburg Oct 13, 1987
- E23 Much Ado About Scrooge Oct 14, 1987
- E24 Top Duck Oct 15, 1987
- E25 Pearl of Wisdom Oct 16, 1987
- E26 The Curse of Castle McDuck Oct 19, 1987
- E27 Launchpad's Civil War Oct 20, 1987
- E28 Sweet Duck of Youth Oct 21, 1987
- E29 Earth Quack Oct 22, 1987
- E30 Home Sweet Homer Oct 23, 1987
- E31 Bermuda Triangle Tangle Oct 26, 1987
- E32 Micro Ducks from Outer Space Oct 27, 1987
- E33 Back to the Klondike Oct 28, 1987
- E34 Horse Scents Oct 29, 1987
- E35 Scrooge's Pet Oct 30, 1987
- E36 A Drain on the Economy (1) Nov 2, 1987
- E37 A Whale of a Bad Time (2) Nov 3, 1987
- E38 Aqua Ducks (3) Nov 4, 1987
- E39 Working for Scales (4) Nov 5, 1987
- E40 Merit-Time Adventure Nov 6, 1987
- E41 The Golden Fleecing Nov 16, 1987
- E42 Ducks of the West Nov 17, 1987
- E43 Time Teasers Nov 18, 1987
- E44 Back Out in the Outback Nov 19, 1987
- E45 Raiders of the Lost Harp Nov 20, 1987
- E46 The Right Duck Nov 23, 1987
- E47 Scroogerello Nov 24, 1987
- E48 Double-O-Duck Nov 25, 1987
- E49 Luck o' the Ducks Nov 26, 1987
- E50 Duckworth's Revolt Nov 27, 1987
- E51 Magica's Magic Mirror Nov 30, 1987
- E52 Take Me Out of the Ballgame Nov 30, 1987
- E53 Duck to the Future Dec 1, 1987
- E54 Jungle Duck Dec 2, 1987
- E55 Launchpad's First Crash Dec 3, 1987
- E56 Dime Enough For Luck Dec 4, 1987
- E57 Duck in the Iron Mask Dec 7, 1987
- E58 The Uncrashable Hindentanic Dec 8, 1987
- E59 The Status Seekers Dec 9, 1987
- E60 Nothing to Fear Dec 14, 1987
- E61 Dr. Jekyll & Mr. McDuck Dec 23, 1987
- E62 Once Upon a Dime Dec 24, 1987
- E63 Spies In Their Eyes Dec 25, 1987
- E64 All Ducks On Deck Dec 30, 1987
- E65 Ducky Horror Picture Show Dec 31, 1987
- E66 Till Nephews Do Us Part Jan 1, 1988
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Marking Time (1) Nov 24, 1988
- E2 The Duck Who Would Be King (2) Nov 24, 1988
- E3 Bubba Trubba (3) Nov 24, 1988
- E4 Ducks on the Lam (4) Nov 24, 1988
- E5 Ali Bubba's Cave (5) Nov 24, 1988
- E6 Liquid Assets (1) Mar 26, 1989
- E7 Frozen Assets (2) Mar 26, 1989
- E8 Full Metal Duck (3) Mar 26, 1989
- E9 The Billionaire Beagle Boys Club (4) Mar 26, 1989
- E10 Money to Burn (5) Mar 26, 1989
Season 3 · 18 episodes
- E1 The Land of Trala La Sep 18, 1989
- E2 Allowance Day Sep 19, 1989
- E3 Bubbeo & Juliet Sep 20, 1989
- E4 The Good Muddahs Sep 21, 1989
- E5 My Mother the Psychic Sep 22, 1989
- E6 Metal Attraction Nov 2, 1989
- E7 Dough Ray Me Nov 3, 1989
- E8 Bubba's Big Brainstorm Nov 6, 1989
- E9 The Big Flub Nov 7, 1989
- E10 A Case of Mistaken Secret Identity Nov 8, 1989
- E11 Blue Collar Scrooge Nov 9, 1989
- E12 Beaglemania Nov 9, 1989
- E13 Yuppy Ducks Nov 13, 1989
- E14 The Bride Wore Stripes Nov 14, 1989
- E15 The Unbreakable Bin Nov 15, 1989
- E16 Attack of the Fifty-Foot Webby Nov 16, 1989
- E17 The Masked Mallard Nov 17, 1989
- E18 A DuckTales Valentine (Amour or Less) Feb 11, 1990
Season 4 · 7 episodes
- E1 Ducky Mountain High Sep 10, 1990
- E2 Attack of the Metal Mites Sep 18, 1990
- E3 The Duck Who Knew Too Much Sep 26, 1990
- E4 New Gizmo-Kids on the Block Nov 5, 1990
- E5 Scrooge's Last Adventure Nov 17, 1990
- E6 The Golden Goose (1) Nov 27, 1990
- E7 The Golden Goose (2) Nov 28, 1990
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main characters?
The main characters include Scrooge McDuck, his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie, and their allies like Launchpad McQuack and Gyro Gearloose.
When did the show air?
The series originally aired from 1987 to 1990.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of multiple episodes across four seasons.
Is there a reboot?
Yes, a reboot of DuckTales premiered in 2017.
What is the show about?
The show follows Scrooge McDuck and his nephews on various treasure hunts and adventures around the world.