Extreme Ghostbusters 1997
What is Extreme Ghostbusters?
Extreme Ghostbusters is an animated television series that debuted in 1997. The show functions as a follow-up to the blockbuster films, taking place a decade after the original Ghostbusters team successfully defended New York City from various supernatural entities.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 1, 1997
- Last aired
- Dec 8, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Extreme Ghostbusters is an animated television series that debuted in 1997. The show functions as a follow-up to the blockbuster films, taking place a decade after the original Ghostbusters team successfully defended New York City from various supernatural entities. As the original members have left the city, Egon Spengler remains behind to teach a Paranormal Studies course at a local university. The plot is set in motion when the powerful demon Zuul awakens from hibernation to threaten the public. To combat this new danger, Egon and Janine Melnitz recruit a team of four teenage students from Egon's class. The new recruits include Kylie, a genius who possesses extensive knowledge of the occult, Eduardo, a slacker who harbors a crush on Kylie, and Garrett. This action-packed series is categorized under the genres of animation, action and adventure, comedy, science fiction, and fantasy. It is rated TV-G and focuses on the team's efforts to protect the city from ghosts, goblins, and ghouls.
Should you watch it?
“A new teen team joins Egon to battle revived demons in a ghost‑filled New York.”
- Fresh teenage heroes bring new energy to the Ghostbusters universe.
- Combines comedy with supernatural action suitable for kids.
- Relies heavily on prior Ghostbusters lore, which may confuse newcomers.
Watch it if you enjoy animated adventures that blend comedy with ghost‑hunting action.
The series is light‑hearted, action‑driven and appropriate for a general audience, including children.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 40 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Darkness at Noon (1) Sep 1, 1997
- E2 Darkness at Noon (2) Sep 2, 1997
- E3 The True Face of a Monster Sep 3, 1997
- E4 Fear Itself Sep 4, 1997
- E5 Deadliners Sep 5, 1997
- E6 Casting the Runes Sep 8, 1997
- E7 The Infernal Machine Sep 9, 1997
- E8 Home Is Where the Horror Is Sep 10, 1997
- E9 Killjoys Sep 11, 1997
- E10 The Unseen Sep 12, 1997
- E11 The Crawler Sep 22, 1997
- E12 The Pied Piper of Manhattan Sep 23, 1997
- E13 Be Careful What You Wish For Sep 24, 1997
- E14 Grease Sep 25, 1997
- E15 The Jersey Devil Sep 26, 1997
- E16 Dry Spell Sep 29, 1997
- E17 Sonic Youth Sep 30, 1997
- E18 Ghost Apocalyptic Future Oct 1, 1997
- E19 Bird of Prey Oct 2, 1997
- E20 Seeds of Destruction Oct 3, 1997
- E21 The Luck of the Irish Nov 3, 1997
- E22 The Ghostmakers Nov 4, 1997
- E23 Slimer's Sacrifice Nov 5, 1997
- E24 Grundelesque Nov 6, 1997
- E25 In Your Dreams Nov 7, 1997
- E26 Moby Ghost Nov 10, 1997
- E27 Fallout Nov 12, 1997
- E28 Eyes of a Dragon Nov 13, 1997
- E29 Till Death Do Us Start Nov 14, 1997
- E30 Glutton for Punishment Nov 24, 1997
- E31 Ghost in the Machine Nov 25, 1997
- E32 Dog Days Nov 26, 1997
- E33 Mole People Nov 27, 1997
- E34 A Temporary Insanity Nov 28, 1997
- E35 Rage Dec 1, 1997
- E36 Heart of Darkness Dec 2, 1997
- E37 Back in the Saddle (1) Dec 3, 1997
- E38 Back in the Saddle (2) Dec 4, 1997
- E39 The Sphinx Dec 5, 1997
- E40 Witchy Woman Dec 8, 1997
Frequently asked questions
When is Extreme Ghostbusters set relative to the original movies?
It takes place about a decade after the original Ghostbusters saved New York City.
Which original Ghostbusters character returns in the series?
Egon Spengler returns as a professor of Paranormal Studies.
Who assists Egon in recruiting the new team?
Janine helps Egon recruit four teenage students.
What are the abilities or traits of the student Kylie?
Kylie is a genius with an encyclopedic knowledge of the occult.
What is the series' TV rating and target audience?
The show is rated TV‑G and is aimed at kids and family viewers.