Ghostbusters 1986
“So much fun it's spooky!”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 8, 1986
- Last Aired
- December 5, 1986
- Format
- 1 season · 65 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~32.5 hours (30 min/ep)
- Created By
- Marc Richards
- Network
- Syndication
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
What is Ghostbusters?
The television series "Ghostbusters" is a show that follows the next generation of Ghost Busters. The main characters, Jake Kong Jr.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 65
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 8, 1986
- Last aired
- Dec 5, 1986
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Mystery, Animation, Comedy, Kids
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 82 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 65 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Syndication
Where to watch in United States
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 65 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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The television series "Ghostbusters" is a show that follows the next generation of Ghost Busters. The main characters, Jake Kong Jr. and Eddie Spencer Jr., are the sons of the original Ghost Busters. They work alongside a gorilla named Tracy, who also worked with their fathers. The series focuses on the team's efforts to rid the world of evil spirits. Their primary adversary is a ghost wizard known as Prime Evil, who has a cast of henchmen at his disposal. The team's mission is to stop Prime Evil and his minions from causing harm.
Should you watch it?
“Two legacy ghost‑hunters team up with a gorilla to battle a wicked wizard.”
- Features the sons of the original Ghostbusters
- Includes a comedic gorilla sidekick
- Combines mystery and humor in an animated format
- Aimed at younger audiences, so adult viewers may find it simple
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted, spooky animated adventures with legacy characters.
The playful humor and mild supernatural elements make it appropriate for children around age seven and older.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 65 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 I'll Be a Son of a Ghostbuster Mytharc Sep 8, 1986
- E2 Frights of the Roundtable Core Sep 9, 1986
- E3 No Pharoah at All Core Sep 10, 1986
- E4 The Secret of Mastodon Valley Core Sep 11, 1986
- E5 The Ones Who Saved the Future Core Sep 12, 1986
- E6 Witch's Stew Core Sep 15, 1986
- E7 Mummy Dearest Core Sep 16, 1986
- E8 Wacky Wax Museum Core Sep 17, 1986
- E9 Statue of Liberty Core Sep 18, 1986
- E10 The Ransom of Eddie Spenser Core Sep 19, 1986
- E11 Eddie Takes Charge Core Sep 22, 1986
- E12 The Great Ghost Gorilla Core Sep 23, 1986
- E13 A Friend in Need Core Sep 24, 1986
- E14 No Mo' Snow Core Sep 25, 1986
- E15 Prime Evil's Good Deed Core Sep 26, 1986
- E16 Cyman's Revenge Core Sep 29, 1986
- E17 The Headless Horseman Caper Core Sep 30, 1986
- E18 Banish That Banshee Core Oct 1, 1986
- E19 Rollerghoster Core Oct 2, 1986
- E20 He Went Brat-A-Way Core Oct 3, 1986
- E21 The Looking Glass Warrior Core Oct 6, 1986
- E22 Laser and Future Rock Core Oct 7, 1986
- E23 Runaway Choo-Choo Core Oct 8, 1986
- E24 Dynamite Dinosaurs Core Oct 9, 1986
- E25 Ghostbunglers Core Oct 10, 1986
- E26 My Present to the Future Core Oct 13, 1986
- E27 The Beastly Buggy Core Oct 14, 1986
- E28 Belfry Leads the Way Core Oct 15, 1986
- E29 The Battle For Ghost Command Core Oct 16, 1986
- E30 Going Ape Core Oct 17, 1986
- E31 The Haunting of Gizmo Core Oct 20, 1986
- E32 Ghostnappers Core Oct 21, 1986
- E33 Inside Out Core Oct 22, 1986
- E34 The Sleeping Dragon Core Oct 23, 1986
- E35 The Phantom of the Big Apple Core Oct 24, 1986
- E36 Shades of Dracula Core Oct 27, 1986
- E37 Outlaw In-Laws Core Oct 28, 1986
- E38 Our Buddy Fuddy Core Oct 29, 1986
- E39 Train To Doom-De-Doom-Doom Core Oct 30, 1986
- E40 The Princess and the Troll Core Oct 31, 1986
- E41 Second Chance Core Nov 3, 1986
- E42 Tracy Come Back Core Nov 4, 1986
- E43 Doggone Werewolf Core Nov 5, 1986
- E44 That's No Alien Core Nov 6, 1986
- E45 Scareplane Core Nov 7, 1986
- E46 The Ghost of Don Quixote Core Nov 10, 1986
- E47 The White Whale Core Nov 11, 1986
- E48 Whither Why Core Nov 12, 1986
- E49 Knight of Terror Core Nov 13, 1986
- E50 The Girl Who Cried Vampire Core Nov 14, 1986
- E51 Little Big Bat Core Nov 17, 1986
- E52 Really Roughing It Core Nov 18, 1986
- E53 The Bad Old Days Core Nov 19, 1986
- E54 The Curse of the Diamond of Gloom Core Nov 20, 1986
- E55 The Bind That Ties Core Nov 21, 1986
- E56 Like Father, Like Son Core Nov 24, 1986
- E57 The Fourth Ghostbuster Core Nov 25, 1986
- E58 Country Cousin Core Nov 26, 1986
- E59 A Cold Winter's Night Core Nov 27, 1986
- E60 Father Knows Beast Core Nov 28, 1986
- E61 Back To The Past Core Dec 1, 1986
- E62 Pretend Friends Core Dec 2, 1986
- E63 The Haunted Painting Core Dec 3, 1986
- E64 Maze Caves Mytharc Dec 4, 1986
- E65 The Way You Are Mytharc Dec 5, 1986
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the series?
Jake Kong Jr. and Eddie Spencer Jr., the sons of the original Ghostbusters, join Tracy the gorilla to stop the evil ghost wizard Prime Evil.
Who are the main characters?
The primary characters are Jake Kong Jr., Eddie Spencer Jr., and Tracy the gorilla.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is an animated mystery comedy with spooky, kid‑friendly elements.
What is the series rating?
The show is rated TV‑Y7, indicating it is suitable for children ages seven and up.
Is the series connected to the original Ghostbusters films?
Yes, it follows a new generation of characters set after the events of the original movies.
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