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The Best Episodes of Fantastic Four

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

When Reed Richards, Sue and Johnny Storm and pilot Ben Grimm take a premature space flight on a new shuttle, they find themselves massively bombarded with cosmic radiation. Barely managing to re-enter and land safely, the quartet find themselves forever transformed with superpowers. Deciding to use these new powers to help people, they form the Fantastic Four, a superhero team dedicated to the protection of Earth from menaces like the Latverian King Dr. Doom and Galactus, the planet consumer.

Genres:Action & AdventureAnimationKids
Network:Syndication

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Fantastic Four" is "To Battle the Living Planet", rated 7.5/10 from 137 user votes. It was directed by Larry Houston and written by Jan Strnad. "To Battle the Living Planet" aired on 11/4/1995 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "When Calls Galactus".

  • To Battle the Living Planet
    7.5/10 137 votes

    #1 - To Battle the Living Planet

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/1995

    Natural disasters are raging on across Earth. The Fantastic Four head off into space, finding Thor and the source of the problems, Ego. The Fantastic Four and Thor can't stop them on their own and will have to rely on one person: Galactus.

    Director: Larry Houston

    Writer: Jan Strnad

  • When Calls Galactus
    7.5/10 147 votes

    #2 - When Calls Galactus

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/1995

    Depressed over Crystal, Johnny meets a girl named Frankie Raye, who possesses the same powers as he does. Meanwhile, Terrax attacks Manhattan and demands the Fantastic Four fight Galactus. The team learns from Galactus that Terrax betrayed and poisoned him. The poison takes it toll and Galactus will have to feed on Earth.

    Director: Larry Houston

    Writer: Jan Strnad

  • Doomsday
    7.5/10 129 votes

    #3 - Doomsday

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/24/1996

    Doctor Doom once again makes himself all-powerful by draining the Silver Surfer's powers. Do the Fantastic Four have any hope of defeating him this time?

    Director: Larry Houston

    Writer: N/A

  • And a Blind Man Shall Lead Them
    7.2/10 155 votes

    #4 - And a Blind Man Shall Lead Them

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/1995

    A nuclear explosion caused by Doctor Doom causes the Fantastic Four to lose their powers. Reed's efforts to restore their powers is cut short after Doom takes over the Baxter Building. The team will need the help of Daredevil to retake the Baxter Building and get their powers back.

    Director: Larry Houston

    Writer: N/A

  • Inhumans Saga (2): The Inhumans Among Us
    7.2/10 132 votes

    #5 - Inhumans Saga (2): The Inhumans Among Us

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/1995

    Gorgon is searching for Medusa to return her to the mysterious Great Refuge. Johnny is forced to help her, but Gorgon captures her. The Fantastic Four discover his hideout and find the Inhumans.

    Director: Larry Houston

    Writer: N/A

  • Inhumans Saga (3): Beware the Hidden Land
    7.2/10 131 votes

    #6 - Inhumans Saga (3): Beware the Hidden Land

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/1995

    The Inhumans teleport back to the Great Refuge, but Johnny is teleported there too after jumping in after Crystal. The rest of the team try to find him, while it is learned Black Bolt's evil brother, Maximus, has taken over.

    Director: Larry Houston, Ernesto Lopez, Tom Tataranowicz

    Writer: Glenn Leopold

  • Worlds Within Worlds
    7.2/10 125 votes

    #7 - Worlds Within Worlds

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/1995

    Reed discovers a strange ""goop"" that can affect people's emotions. It comes from the Micro Verse and Psycho Man wants it back. He captures Sue, making her into Malice, Mistress of Hate.

    Director: Larry Houston

    Writer: David Ehrman, Steve Granat, Cydne Clark

  • Prey of the Black Panther
    7.1/10 132 votes

    #8 - Prey of the Black Panther

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/1995

    The Black Panther attacks and lures the Fantastic Four to Africa. They find the Black Panther is leader of an African tribe and that they are under attack by the master of sound, Klaw.

    Director: Larry Houston

    Writer: N/A

  • Nightmare in Green
    7.0/10 133 votes

    #9 - Nightmare in Green

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/1995

    Bruce Banner is in town, which means the Incredible Hulk is too. When the Hulk goes on a rampage, Ben gets in his way.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Glenn Leopold

  • The Sentry Sinister
    7.0/10 124 votes

    #10 - The Sentry Sinister

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/17/1996

    Sue insists the team get some R, but Johnny stays at home. The others head to Tee Vu island, which is home to a Kree Sentry. Meanwhile, Black Bolt destroys the negative barrier and frees the Inhumans, reuniting Johnny and Crystal.

    Director: Larry Houston

    Writer: N/A

  • Inhumans Saga (1): And the Wind Cries Medusa
    6.9/10 134 votes

    #11 - Inhumans Saga (1): And the Wind Cries Medusa

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/1995

    The Frightful Four have arrived to destroy the Fantastic Four. They take control of Ben's mind to turn him against the team. Can the Fantastic Four overcome this threat? And who exactly is Medusa?

    Director: Larry Houston, Ernesto Lopez, Graham Morris, Tom Tataranowicz

    Writer: Glenn Leopold

  • The Silver Surfer and the Coming of Galactus (2)
    6.8/10 159 votes

    #12 - The Silver Surfer and the Coming of Galactus (2)

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/1994

    As Galactus' plans unfold, the Fantastic Four try to reason with him, but it proves futile. The only way to defeat Galactus now, puts Johnny's life in mortal danger. Meanwhile, the Silver Surfer sees Alicia and his loyalties begin to change.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Behold, a Distant Star
    6.8/10 128 votes

    #13 - Behold, a Distant Star

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2/3/1996

    Sue needs life saving surgery and only her father can perform the operation, but he has been in hiding for years since being accused of murder. When he comes to help, he gets arrested after the operation. Meanwhile, the Skrulls release Super Skrull, who takes Franklin Storm's place to exact revenge.

    Director: Larry Houston

    Writer: Steve Granat, Cydne Clark

  • The Silver Surfer and the Coming of Galactus (1)
    6.5/10 169 votes

    #14 - The Silver Surfer and the Coming of Galactus (1)

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/1994

    The enigmatic Watcher warns the Fantastic Four of the impending arrival of the herald of Galactus, the Silver Surfer. They learn if he summons his master, all of Earth will be devoured.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Silver Surfer and the Return of Galactus
    6.5/10 134 votes

    #15 - The Silver Surfer and the Return of Galactus

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/17/1994

    Doctor Doom steals the power of the Silver Surfer, becoming empowered with cosmic power. How can the Fantastic Four stop him now?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ron Friedman

  • The Mask of Doom (1)
    6.4/10 155 votes

    #16 - The Mask of Doom (1)

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/12/1994

    Doctor Doom has captured the Fanastic Four, taking them to his treacherous castle.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ron Friedman, Elwin Ransom

  • The Mask of Doom (2)
    6.3/10 152 votes

    #17 - The Mask of Doom (2)

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/1994

    Sue learns about Doctor Doom's past, while the others deal with the castle's traps. When they find him, Doom offers a deal: travel back in time to retrieve an ancient casket or Sue will be killed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ron Friedman, Elwin Ransom

  • The Origin of the Fantastic Four (1)
    6.1/10 244 votes

    #18 - The Origin of the Fantastic Four (1)

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/1994

    The Fantastic Four recall the origin of their powers and their first battle with the Puppet Master during a Dick Clark charity show.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ron Friedman

  • The Origin of the Fantastic Four (2)
    6.1/10 212 votes

    #19 - The Origin of the Fantastic Four (2)

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/1994

    The Puppet Master turns the Thing against Fantastic Four, but his plans fall apart when his step-daughter, Alicia, falls in love with the Thing and sides with the team.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ron Friedman

  • Now Comes the Sub-Mariner
    6.0/10 163 votes

    #20 - Now Comes the Sub-Mariner

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/1994

    Namor, the Sub Mariner, rises from Atlantis onto dry land. He encounters Sue and kidnaps her, wanting her to be queen of Atlantis.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Incursion of the Skrull
    6.0/10 141 votes

    #21 - Incursion of the Skrull

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/1994

    The Skrulls, a race of green skinned shape shifters, come to Earth and impersonate the Fantastic Four. They attempt to discredit them, hoping to keep them from interfering in their plans to conquer Earth.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Mask of Doom (3)
    6.0/10 150 votes

    #22 - The Mask of Doom (3)

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/26/1994

    Reed, Johnny, and Ben arrive in ancient Greece, with only forty-eight hours to find the casket. Their problems multiply, however, when they get into the middle of the Battle of Thermopalye.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ron Friedman, Elwin Ransom

  • Super Skrull
    5.8/10 146 votes

    #23 - Super Skrull

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/1994

    The Skrulls let loose a new danger for the Fantastic Four to face, a being that possesses their combined powers: Super Skrull! Will the team be able to take this villain down?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mole Man
    5.5/10 144 votes

    #24 - Mole Man

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/3/1994

    The Fantastic Four are at a charity function at Rockefeller Center, when the building is dragged underground. It's discovered that the Mole Man is responsible and he plans for world domination.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hopelessly Impossible
    5.5/10 126 votes

    #25 - Hopelessly Impossible

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/10/1996

    The Impossible Man is on the run from Super Skrull. Johnny agrees to protect him if he tells Lockjaw to teleport him to the Great Refuge to see Crystal.

    Director: Larry Houston

    Writer: Greg Johnson