The Best Episodes of DuckTales

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   Click to reveal

   REVEAL THE WINNER
   

   8.3/10(210 votes)

   #1 - The Golden Goose (2)

   S4:E711/28/1990

   Scrooge, Launchpad, Dijon, and Poupon try to retrieve the Golden Goose from Glomgold and the Beagles before it can set off its transformations that can bring forth the end of the world.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown
2. 

   8.2/10(210 votes)

   #2 - The Golden Goose (1)

   S4:E611/27/1990

   Dijon ends up joining the Brotherhood of the Goose, a group dedicated to protecting the Golden Goose (a goose that can turn anything to gold), led by his brother Poupon. Dijon "borrows" it, but accidentally loses it to Scrooge, who soon discovers its secret but then loses it to the Beagle Boys, whom Glomgold has sent to get it.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown
3. 

   8.1/10(401 votes)

   #3 - Too Much of a Gold Thing (5)

   S1:E59/18/1987

   Scrooge develops gold fever as he and the gang make their way to the Valley of the Golden Suns, all the while pursued by El Capitán.

   Director:Alan Zaslove

   Writers:Jymn Magon, Mark Zaslove, Bruce Talkington

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Alan Zaslove

   Writers:Jymn Magon, Mark Zaslove, Bruce Talkington
4. 

   8.1/10(231 votes)

   #4 - Aqua Ducks (3)

   S1:E3811/4/1987

   After dumping his fortune under the sea, Scrooge, along with Launchpad, Gyro, and Doofus, submerges in order to get it out.

   Director:Alan Zaslove

   Writers:Jymn Magon, Michael Keyes, Mark Zaslove, Bruce Talkington

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Alan Zaslove

   Writers:Jymn Magon, Michael Keyes, Mark Zaslove, Bruce Talkington
5. 

   8.1/10(242 votes)

   #5 - The Golden Fleecing

   S1:E4111/16/1987

   After hearing about Launchpad's encounter with several Harpies, Scrooge heads to the Black Sea to seek out the legendary Golden Fleece.

   Director:Terence Harrison

   Writers:Ken Koonce, David Wiemers

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Terence Harrison

   Writers:Ken Koonce, David Wiemers
6. 

   8.1/10(241 votes)

   #6 - Luck o' the Ducks

   S1:E4911/26/1987

   After finding a leprechaun, Scrooge is led to Ireland, where he believes that he'll find a vast fortune of gold.

   Director:Terence Harrison

   Writer:Michael O'Mahony

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Terence Harrison

   Writer:Michael O'Mahony
TRENDING NOW
The 20 WORST Episodes of DuckTales
READ
7. 

   8.0/10(261 votes)

   #7 - Robot Robbers

   S1:E109/25/1987

   After the incident with Armstrong, Gyro builds giant human-operated robots for Glomgold, only to have them be stolen and operated by Ma Beagle and the Beagle Boys.

   Director:Alan Zaslove

   Writer:Michael Keyes

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Alan Zaslove

   Writer:Michael Keyes
8. 

   8.0/10(233 votes)

   #8 - Home Sweet Homer

   S1:E3010/23/1987

   Circe, a sorceress from the past transports Scrooge and the boys back to time of Ancient Greece, where they meet up with Homer.

   Director:Alan Zaslove

   Writer:Anthony Adams

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Alan Zaslove

   Writer:Anthony Adams
9. 

   7.9/10(489 votes)

   #9 - Don't Give Up the Ship (1)

   S1:E19/18/1987

   The introduction of the series, as Donald Duck joins the Navy and sends Huey, Dewey, and Louie off to live with their uncle Scrooge McDuck. Meanwhile, a mysterious man named El Capitán busts the Beagle Boys out of jail in order for them to help him steal an awkward treasure map in Scrooge's possession.

   Director:Alan Zaslove

   Writer:Unknown

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Alan Zaslove

   Writer:Unknown
10. 

    7.9/10(270 votes)

    #10 - Armstrong

    S1:E99/24/1987

    Gyro presents the McDuck household with a robot named Armstrong to do their work for them. However, the robot decides it would rather work for itself.

    Director:Alan Zaslove

    Writer:Michael Keyes

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Alan Zaslove

    Writer:Michael Keyes
11. 

    7.9/10(240 votes)

    #11 - Hotel Strangeduck

    S1:E139/30/1987

    Scrooge turns a castle once owned by mad scientist into a hotel, but he doesn't believe that the place is haunted.

    Director:Alan Zaslove

    Writer:Richard Merwin

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Alan Zaslove

    Writer:Richard Merwin
12. 

    7.9/10(254 votes)

    #12 - Much Ado About Scrooge

    S1:E2310/14/1987

    Scrooge and the boys track down a lost play by a famed playwright.

    Director:David Block

    Writers:Chris Weber, Karen Willson

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:David Block

    Writers:Chris Weber, Karen Willson
13. 

    7.9/10(229 votes)

    #13 - The Curse of Castle McDuck

    S1:E2610/19/1987

    Scrooge, the nephews, and Webby visit Scrooge's ancestral home in Scotland, only to be embroiled in a mystery surrounding Castle McDuck.

    Director:Steve Clark

    Writer:Anthony Adams

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Steve Clark

    Writer:Anthony Adams
14. 

    7.9/10(244 votes)

    #14 - Launchpad's Civil War

    S1:E2710/20/1987

    When going to Virginia for a Civil War reenactment, Launchpad encounters aged Confederate veterans who once served under his ancestor, who had lost a battle. Meanwhile, Doofus and the nephews learn that a businessman is exploiting the reenactments for financial gain. Launchpad works to avenge his family's honor by rallying the old veterans to a "rematch" of sorts against the reenactors.

    Director:Steve Clark

    Writers:Dennys McCoy, Pamela Hickey

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Steve Clark

    Writers:Dennys McCoy, Pamela Hickey
15. 

    7.9/10(233 votes)

    #15 - Earth Quack

    S1:E2910/22/1987

    Scrooge and the boys discover that the games of an underground civilization are causing earthquakes directly under the Money Bin.

    Director:Alan Zaslove

    Writer:Mark Aitchison Young

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Alan Zaslove

    Writer:Mark Aitchison Young
16. 

    7.8/10(411 votes)

    #16 - Wronguay in Ronguay (2)

    S1:E29/18/1987

    After foiling the Beagle Boys, Scrooge and his nephews decipher the strange marking on the map, which leads to a sunken treasure ship in Ronguay. However, Flintheart Glomgold and El Capitán are out to stop them at every turn.

    Director:Steve Clark

    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Steve Clark

    Writer:Unknown
17. 

    7.8/10(230 votes)

    #17 - Pearl of Wisdom

    S1:E2510/16/1987

    Scrooge learns that a pearl he bought will grant him infinite wisdom once he takes it back to its homeland.

    Director:Steve Clark

    Writer:Michael Keyes

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Steve Clark

    Writer:Michael Keyes
18. 

    7.8/10(243 votes)

    #18 - Sweet Duck of Youth

    S1:E2810/21/1987

    Scrooge and the boys head for Florida in search of the fabled Fountain of Youth.

    Director:Steve Clark

    Writers:Ken Koonce, David Wiemers

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Steve Clark

    Writers:Ken Koonce, David Wiemers
19. 

    7.8/10(196 votes)

    #19 - Ducky Mountain High

    S4:E19/10/1990

    Scrooge meets up with Glittering Goldie again in order to acquire land filled with golden trees from her. However, Glomgold also wants that land.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown
20. 

    7.7/10(389 votes)

    #20 - Cold Duck (4)

    S1:E49/18/1987

    The nephews, Webby, and Mrs. Beakley find themselves joining Scrooge in his adventure as he looks for the second half of the treasure map in Antarctica.

    Director:Terence Harrison

    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Terence Harrison

    Writer:Unknown
21. 

    7.7/10(255 votes)

    #21 - Hero for Hire

    S1:E1910/8/1987

    After being fired by Scrooge, Launchpad is tricked by the Beagle Boys into performing a series of bank robberies disguised as movie scenes.

    Director:Steve Clark

    Writers:Ken Koonce, David Wiemers

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Steve Clark

    Writers:Ken Koonce, David Wiemers
22. 

    7.7/10(242 votes)

    #22 - Down & Out in Duckburg

    S1:E2210/13/1987

    A family debt causes Scrooge to lose his entire fortune, sending his entire family into the poorhouse.

    Director:Terence Harrison

    Writers:Ken Koonce, David Wiemers

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Terence Harrison

    Writers:Ken Koonce, David Wiemers
23. 

    7.7/10(261 votes)

    #23 - Top Duck

    S1:E2410/15/1987

    Launchpad's family comes to visit while the Beagle Boys eye Scrooge's new jet so that they can use it to pilfer his Money Bin.

    Director:Alan Zaslove

    Writer:Richard Merwin

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Alan Zaslove

    Writer:Richard Merwin
24. 

    7.7/10(240 votes)

    #24 - Ducks of the West

    S1:E4211/17/1987

    Scrooge and the boys go to Scrooge's oil wells to find out why they ran dry.

    Director:David Block

    Writer:Richard Merwin

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:David Block

    Writer:Richard Merwin
25. 

    7.7/10(360 votes)

    #25 - Back Out in the Outback

    S1:E4411/19/1987

    Something's attacking Scrooge's sheep and shearing off their wool, so Scrooge heads off for Australia to find out what's going on.

    Director:David Block

    Writers:Richard Merwin, James A. Markovich

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:David Block

    Writers:Richard Merwin, James A. Markovich