MAD: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of MAD Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
The Iron Giant Lady / Raising a New Hope
May 28, 2012
On her road to become Britain's prime minster, Margaret Thatcher encounters several problems, as she is a giant iron gynoid with a loud voice and limited vocabulary. So she decides
Yawn Carter / Franklin and Crash
Jun 4, 2012
After receiving a device from Abin Sur, John Carter teleported to Mars. There he meets Marvin the Martian who dubs him "Yawn Carter" for his long winded boring back story. Marvin a
Battleship vs. Titanic / Jurassic Parks and Rec
Jun 11, 2012
Thanks to 3-D technology, the RMS Titanic is able avoid the iceberg only to encounter with a hostel alien battleship. Rose and Jack are greeted by Adm. Shane who briefs them on the
Betty White and the Huntsman / Ancient Greek Mythbusters
Jun 18, 2012
Queen Ravenna is shocked when her magic mirror informs her that Betty White is fairer than she and orders Eric the Huntsman to retrieve her heart. Eric goes to Betty White's office
I Am Lorax / Modern Family Circus
Jun 25, 2012
Will Smith is the last man on earth who speaks for the trees. Then, the cast of Modern Family hang out with their distant relatives from the funny pages. Plus, Spy vs. Spy, Alfred
This Means War Machine / iCharlie
Jul 16, 2012
Iron Man and War Machine realize they're dating the same woman: Pepper Potts! / Charlie Brown films himself doing dangerous stunts.
The Mixed Martial Artist / Aquaman vs. Wild
Jul 23, 2012
A silent movie star is kicked to the curb for America's new favorite form of entertainment: mixed martial arts! / Aquaman faces off against the desert.
The Blunder Games / The Poop-seidon Adventure
Jul 30, 2012
The tributes from District 12 battle the tributes from District Hogwarts and District Twilight. / It's a MAD classic as a famous boat flips its lid.
Average-ers / Legend of Dora
Sep 13, 2012
Nick Fury needs to save the world with whatever heroes don't have their own movies to make. / Dora the Explorer is the newest Avatar revealed.
Men In Black to the Future / Pokémon Of Interest
Sep 20, 2012
Agent J bounces through time looking for his partner. / John Reese uses his Special Forces skills to track down a Psyduck.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Icarus /The Adjustment Burro
Sep 27, 2012
The star of Kid Icarus gets picked on by the popular video game characters. Then Eeyore's life is planned out for him ... but what if he changed that plan? Plus, Spy vs. Spy, Alfre
Taking Nemo / Once Upon a Toon
Oct 4, 2012
Nemo gets taken so his dad calls up Liam Neeson to save him. / Henry Swan gathers the characters of Cartoon Network's past to stand up against an unknown evil.
Outtagascar / F·I·E·N·D·S
Nov 12, 2012
The cast of Madagascar wind up on the train for characters whose movies are clearly out of gas. Then, six super villains try to make their way in New York City.
The Amazing Spider-Minaj / Go, Dragon Ball, Go!
Oct 25, 2012
Peter Parker's not the only web head in town. Then, Diego searches for the Dragon Balls so he can save all the animals.
FrankenWinnie / ParaMorgan
Oct 25, 2012
When Winnie the Pooh falls apart, Christopher Robin is determined... to bring him back to life! / Norman Babcock is a weird little boy who hears the voices of... Morgan Freeman! /
Dark Knight at the Museum; Lemming Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Video Game Deaths
Nov 1, 2012
Batman investigates a crime at the Museum of Television to stop the Riddler. / Three orphaned Lemmings (Violet, Klaus, and Sunny) go on the run from an evil guardian, Wario! / M
Total Recall Me Maybe / Asgardigans
Nov 8, 2012
MAD tries to recall the plot of Total Recall, through song. Then, Thor teams up with some weird creatures from the backyard. Plus, Spy vs. Spy, Alfred E.
Bourne Leg-a-Turkey / PilGrimm
Nov 15, 2012
It's MAD's Thanksgiving special! A turkey secret agent is on the run from the people who created him.
Here Comes the Doom; Brain Purge
Nov 29, 2012
Here Comes the Doom: It's back to school. When a high school needs funding, they turn to comic book arch-villain, Dr. Victor von Doom! / Brain Purge: Agent J runs a game show that
Fantastic Four Christmases; Red and White Collar
Dec 6, 2012
It's a MAD Christmas Special! The kids of the Fantastic Four have to go to all four relatives' houses in one day, and deal with yuletide super villains! Then, Santa is let out of j
The Hip Hobbit; The Monday Project
Jan 21, 2013
Bilbo embarks on an old-school quest of rhyming and break dancing. Then, Garfield vows to get his life together.
The Perks of Being a Wall Crawler; Regular Shogun Warriors
Jan 28, 2013
Spider-Man gives a shy kid advice so he can become a cool wall crawler. Then, some giant robots hang around and watch TV.
Twilight Breaking Down; GOllum On
Feb 4, 2013
Bella and Edward have one last challenge to overcome … finding a babysitter! Then, Gollum joins a support group to help him get overthe loss of his ring. Plus, Alfred E. Neuman, Sp
Life of Rhyme; Here Comes Yogi Boo Boo
Feb 18, 2013
The classic tale of a boy trapped on a boat with a cat in the hat. Then, two dumb gross bears act gross and dumb. Plus, Alfred E.Neuman, Spy vs.
James Bond: Reply All; Randy Savage: 9th Grade Wrestler
Feb 25, 2013
James Bond must track down an e-mail that went out to too many people. Then, a 9th grader dons the beard of a legend. Plus, Alfred E. Neuman, Spy vs.
George Washington: Cherry Tree Chopper; Star Wars Earned Stripes
Mar 4, 2013
The completely true tale of Washington's war against the cherry trees is finally told. Then, do these C-list celebrities have whatit takes to be A-list Storm Troopers? Plus, Alfred
Papa; 1600 Finn
May 13, 2013
A family is haunted by a small, blue menace; Finn the Human moves into the White House.
G.I. E.I. Joe; Dog With a Captain's Log
May 20, 2013
The G.I. Joes recruit help from the farm; the Starship Enterprise's new crew member.
The `S' Cape From Planet Earth; The X-Mentalist
May 27, 2013
Scorch Supernova must save a defenseless man of steel; the X-Men become police officers.
Po-Blivion; Umbrellamentary
Jun 17, 2013
Jack Harper believes he is the last man alive until encountering a talking panda; Sherlock Holmes goes missing and Mary Poppins investigates.
Jaws the Great and Powerful; Off Their Spockers
Jun 24, 2013
A balloon carries a shark to the Land of Oz; Old Spock pranks his younger self and the Enterprise crew.
Jacks the Giant Slayers; The Most Beautiful Voice
Jul 1, 2013
Jack is crushed by giants; Prince Eric holds a singing competition to learn the identity of his true love.
The Flash and the Furious; Saved by Adele
Jul 22, 2013
Flash aids the crew from "The Fast and the Furious"; a dated high school sitcom gets singing lessons.
The Great Batsby; Big Time Gold Rush
Jul 29, 2013
A narrator talks about his time in the '20s with a man who dressed like a bat; Big Time Rush strikes gold.
First White House Down; McDuck Dynasty
Aug 5, 2013
George Washington fights cherry trees; a rich old duck yells at his nephews.
After Bert; Downton Shaggy
Aug 12, 2013
Will Smith crashes onto a planet with Muppets; Downton Abbey gets a new footman with a large appetite.
Lone Rango; Doctor Who's Line Is It Anyway?
Sep 2, 2013
The Lone Ranger recruits a lizard; The Doctor faces an improv game.
Iron Bland 3; Monsters Community
Sep 9, 2013
Iron Man battles The Mandarin; the monsters go to Greendale Community College.
Star Blecch Into Dumbness; Stark Tank
Sep 16, 2013
The crew of The Enterprise; Iron Man and other wealthy superheroes fund others.
The Flash and the Furious; Saved by Adele
Sep 23, 2013
The Fast and Furious crew is aided by The Flash; singing lessons at a high school sitcom.
Pacific Ring; Horton Hears a Whodunnit
Oct 7, 2013
Giant robot wrestlers battle giant monsters; an elephant in a tuxedo asks strangers to solve a murder.
World War ZZZZ; Shazam and Cat
Oct 14, 2013
Brad Pitt must save the world from zombies in a boring movie; Sam and Cat have a new child to baby-sit.
Doraline; Monster Mashville
Oct 21, 2013
Dora the Explorer travels to the "other world"; monster singers compete to write the best Halloween parody song.
The Dullverine; Under the Dumb
Nov 18, 2013
Wolverine travels to Japan to avoid another X-Men movie; a small town is trapped under a stupid dome.
Still Hungry Games; Agents of S.M.U.R.F.
Nov 25, 2013
Fans demand another Hunger Games; top secret agents are sent by Gargamel to capture the Smurfs.
Alfred's Game; We Are X-Men
Dec 2, 2013
The Earth must rely on Alfred E. Neuman; sad mutants get over failed relationships.