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The Best Episodes of Animaniacs

Every episode of Animaniacs ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Animaniacs!

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Yakko, Wakko and Dot return for all-new big laughs and the occasional epic takedown of authority figures in serious need of an ego check. Joining the Warners are Starbox & Cindy on their latest play

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Animaniacs Season 1 Episode 18 - Close Encounters of the Worst Kind
    10.0/10(6 votes)

    S1:E18

    Aliens don't share Brain's goals.

    Director:Brett Varon
    Writers:Andrew Barbot, Jess Lacher, Greg White

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  2. Animaniacs Season 1 Episode 23 - WhoDonut
    10.0/10(5 votes)

    S1:E23

    The Warners hunt a donut thief.

    Director:Katie Rice
    Writers:Andrew Barbot, Jess Lacher, Greg White

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  3. Animaniacs Season 1 Episode 24 - Mousechurian Candidate
    10.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E24

    Brain creates the perfect FLOTUS in order to become the President.

    Director:Katie Rice
    Writers:Andrew Barbot, Jess Lacher

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  4. Animaniacs Season 1 Episode 25 - Starbox and Cindy
    10.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E25

    Starbox fails to escape Cindy's adoring grasp.

    Director:Katie Rice
    Writer:Jess Lacher

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  5. Animaniacs Season 1 Episode 26 - Here Comes Treble
    10.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E26

    The Warners butt heads with a conductor.

    Director:Brett Varon
    Writers:Brian Polk, Kathleen Chen

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  6. Animaniacs Season 1 Episode 27 - That's Not the Issue
    10.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E27

    The Warners argue with a talk show host about what's the issue.

    Director:Brett Varon
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Animaniacs Season 1 Episode 29 - The Incredible Gnome In People's Mouths
    10.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E29

    A gnome helps people by saying what they really mean.

    Directors:Brett Varon, Adriel Garcia
    Writers:Andrew Barbot, Jess Lacher, Wellesley Wild

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  8. Animaniacs Season 1 Episode 30 - Anima-Nyet
    10.0/10(6 votes)

    S1:E30

    The Warners discover an unauthorized version of their show in Russia.

    Director:Scott O'Brien
    Writers:Lucas Crandles, Timothy Nash, Wellesley Wild

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  9. Animaniacs Season 1 Episode 31 - Babysitter's Flub
    10.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E31

    Brain battles a toddler for a meteorite.

    Director:Scott O'Brien
    Writers:Brian Polk, Kathleen Chen

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  10. Animaniacs Season 1 Episode 35 - Bride of Pinky
    10.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E35

    Brain frightens a whole village into submission.

    Director:Katie Rice
    Writers:Wellesley Wild, Greg White

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  11. Animaniacs Season 1 Episode 38 - 1001 Narfs
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E38

    Pinky & the Brian entertain a Sultana.

    Director:Brett Varon
    Writers:Brian Polk, Kathleen Chen

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  12. Animaniacs Season 1 Episode 41 - Roadent Trip
    10.0/10(5 votes)

    S1:E41

    Brain builds a driverless car.

    Director:Scott O'Brien
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Animaniacs Season 1 Episode 42 - FLOTUS, FLOTUS, What Do You Know About Us?
    10.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E42

    Dot sings about all the First Ladies.

    Director:Adriel Garcia
    Writer:Jess Lacher

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  14. Animaniacs Season 2 Episode 14 - The Pinktator
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E14

    Brain wants to become a dictator.

    Director:Brett Varon
    Writer:Brad DePrima

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  15. Animaniacs Season 2 Episode 15 - Know Your Scroll
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E15

    The Warners try to find something to watch on a streaming service.

    Director:Brett Varon
    Writer:James Butler

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  16. Animaniacs Season 2 Episode 17 - Mouse Congeniality
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E17

    Pinky participates in a "Miss Universe" pageant.

    Director:Erik Knutson
    Writers:Lucas Crandles, Timothy Nash

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  17. Animaniacs Season 2 Episode 18 - Rejected Animaniac Characters
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E18

    The Warners revisit some rejected Animaniacs characters.

    Director:Erik Knutson
    Writers:Wellesley Wild, Jordan VanDina, Ted Mulkerin

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  18. Animaniacs Season 2 Episode 19 - Yakko Amakko
    10.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E19

    Yakko goes head-to-head with an animator.

    Director:Brett Varon
    Writers:Lucas Crandles, Timothy Nash

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  19. Animaniacs Season 2 Episode 20 - The Longest Word
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E20

    The Warners fight over who knows the longest word.

    Director:Katie Rice
    Writers:Brian Polk, Kathleen Chen

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  20. Animaniacs Season 2 Episode 21 - Happy Narfday
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E21

    Brain is forced to celebrate Pinky's birthday.

    Director:Katie Rice
    Writer:James Butler

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  21. Animaniacs Season 2 Episode 23 - Wakkiver Twist (1)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E23

    The Warners parody Oliver Twist.

    Director:Brett Varon
    Writers:Lucas Crandles, Timothy Nash

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  22. Animaniacs Season 2 Episode 24 - Plight of Hand
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E24

    Pinky's hands have a mind of their own.

    Director:Brett Varon
    Writers:Brian Polk, Kathleen Chen, Wellesley Wild

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  23. Animaniacs Season 2 Episode 25 - Wakkiver Twist (2)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E25

    The Warners parody Oliver Twist.

    Director:Brett Varon
    Writers:Lucas Crandles, Timothy Nash

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  24. Animaniacs Season 2 Episode 27 - Mouse Madness
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E27

    Brain rigs a college basketball tournament.

    Director:Erik Knutson
    Writers:Lucas Crandles, Timothy Nash

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  25. Animaniacs Season 2 Episode 28 - Christopher Columbusted
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E28

    The Warners question Christopher Columbus' discoveries.

    Director:Erik Knutson
    Writers:Lucas Crandles, Timothy Nash

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Best Episodes Summary

"Close Encounters of the Worst Kind" is the best rated episode of "Animaniacs". It scored 10/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Brett Varon and written by Andrew Barbot, Jess Lacher, Greg White, it aired on 11/20/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "WhoDonut".