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S1·E1 Deception / Plot to Scare Chapulín

Episode
Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date
February 28, 1973
Runtime
24 minutes
Director
Roberto Gómez Bolaños
Score
1/10 (1 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired February 28, 1973 24 min ★ 1.0/10 · 1 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Segment 1: Deception

Desperate to acquire a puppet for his new show, a theater manager falls into the trap of a pair of cunning con artists looking to peddle a fraud for quick cash. Amid chaos and deception, the true art of street performance collides with low-life trickery.

Segment 2: Plot to Scare Chapulín

To test Chapulín’s courage, a gang of pranksters orchestrates a macabre plan packed with spectral apparitions and graveyard tricks designed to scare him to death. However, amid the shadows, the Red Grasshopper's signature clumsiness and unpredictable valor trigger a genuinely chilling surprise that leaves the pranksters themselves terrified.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of El Chapulín Colorado air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Deception / Plot to Scare Chapulín') originally aired on February 28, 1973.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Deception / Plot to Scare Chapulín')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 24 minutes.

What happens in El Chapulín Colorado Season 1 Episode 1?

Segment 1: Deception Desperate to acquire a puppet for his new show, a theater manager falls into the trap of a pair of cunning con artists looking to peddle a fraud for quick cash. Amid chaos and deception, the true art of street performance collides with low-life trickery. Segment 2: Plot to Sca...

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