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Jonny Quest S1E5 — Riddle of the Gold
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Jonny Quest•Season 1•Episode 5

Riddle of the Gold

7.4/10 · 186 votesOct 16, 196425 min

Ranked #17 of 26 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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While investigating a bar of fake gold from a supposedly exhausted Indian mine, Dr. Quest discovers an alchemist counterfeit ring (conceived by his nemesis, Dr. Zin, and operated from the palace of an impostor Maharaja) that could bring damage to the global financial market.

Written byHerbert Finn
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Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson

Jonny Quest (voice)

Mike Road

Mike Road

Race Bannon (voice)

Danny Bravo

Danny Bravo

Hadji (voice)

Don Messick

Don Messick

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Herbert Finn

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Episode Summary

"Riddle of the Gold" is episode 5 of Jonny Quest season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 186 votes, ranking #17 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Written by Herbert Finn, it aired on October 16, 1964.

Next: E6 · Treasure of the TempleBest of Season 1