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The Best Episodes of MAD

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

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Mad is an American animated sketch comedy series created by Kevin Shinick and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Based upon the magazine of the same name, each episode is a collection of short animated parodies

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    MAD Season 4 Episode 20 - World War ZZZ / SHAZAM! & Cat
    8.6/10(48 votes)

    #1 - World War ZZZ / SHAZAM! & Cat

    S4:E20

    Can Brad Pitt save the world from zombies before everyone falls asleep because this movie is boring? Then, Sam and Cat have a new kid to babysit - a kid who transforms into a super hero! Plus, Spy vs. Spy, Alfred E. Neuman and more!

    Director:Unknown
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  2. MAD Season 4 Episode 12 - First White House Down / McDuck Dynasty
    8.5/10(42 votes)

    #2 - First White House Down / McDuck Dynasty

    S4:E12

    It's a MAD sequel as George Washington once again picks up his axe to fight the dreaded cherry trees! Then a rich old duck yells at his nephews. Plus, Alfred E. Neuman, Spy vs. Spy and more!

    Director:Unknown
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  3. MAD Season 4 Episode 22 - Mad's 100th Episode Special
    8.4/10(55 votes)

    #3 - Mad's 100th Episode Special

    S4:E22

    It's MAD's doubled-sized 100th episode spectacular! This anniversary episode pokes fun at Man of Steel, Sanjay and Craig and One Direction. Plus, a very special Spy vs. Spy, Alfred E. Neuman and more!

    Director:Unknown
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  4. MAD Season 3 Episode 14 - The Amazing Spider-Minaj / Go, Dragon Ball, Go!
    8.3/10(52 votes)

    #4 - The Amazing Spider-Minaj / Go, Dragon Ball, Go!

    S3:E14

    Peter Parker's not the only web head in town. Then, Diego searches for the Dragon Balls so he can save all the animals.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. MAD Season 4 Episode 25 - Alfred's Game / We Are X-Men
    8.2/10(54 votes)

    #5 - Alfred's Game / We Are X-Men

    S4:E25

    Earth’s only hope is Alfred E. Neuman . . . so we’re doomed! Then, a bunch of sad mutants get over their failed relationships.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. MAD Season 3 Episode 17 - Total Recall Me Maybe / Asgardigans
    8.1/10(51 votes)

    #6 - Total Recall Me Maybe / Asgardigans

    S3:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. MAD Season 4 Episode 24 - Still Hungry Games / Agents of S.M.U.R.F.
    8.1/10(42 votes)

    #7 - Still Hungry Games / Agents of S.M.U.R.F.

    S4:E24

    The fans demand another Hunger Games and so there is one. Then, top secret agents are sent by a balding wizard to capture blue elves. Plus, Alfred E. Neuman, Spy vs. Spy and more!

    Director:Unknown
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  8. MAD Season 4 Episode 14 - Lone Rango / Doctor Who's Line Is It Anyway?
    8.0/10(39 votes)

    #8 - Lone Rango / Doctor Who's Line Is It Anyway?

    S4:E14

    The Lone Ranger recruits a lizard because Tonto is too annoying. Then the Doctor must face his greatest challenge yet: improving games.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. MAD Season 4 Episode 7 - S Cape from Planet Earth / The X-Mentalist
    7.9/10(46 votes)

    #9 - S Cape from Planet Earth / The X-Mentalist

    S4:E7

    Scorch Supernova has to save a defenseless man of steel. Then, the X-Men give up being super heroes and become cops. Plus, Alfred E. Neuman, Spy vs. Spy and more!

    Director:Unknown
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  10. MAD Season 4 Episode 23 - Dullverine / Under the Dumb
    7.9/10(49 votes)

    #10 - Dullverine / Under the Dumb

    S4:E23

    Wolverine goes all the way to Japan to avoid being in another boring Wolverine movie, but it doesn't work. Then, a small town is trapped under a stupid dome. Plus, Alfred E. Neuman, Spy vs. Spy and more!

    Director:Unknown
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  11. MAD Season 4 Episode 21 - Doraline / Monster Mashville
    7.8/10(47 votes)

    #11 - Doraline / Monster Mashville

    S4:E21

    It's a MAD Halloween special! Dora the Explorer travels to the "other world" and gets more than she bargained for. Then, two monster songstresses compete to write a Halloween song.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. MAD Season 1 Episode 11 - S'up, Mouse M.D.
    7.7/10(72 votes)

    #12 - S'up, Mouse M.D.

    S1:E11

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  13. MAD Season 4 Episode 3 - Wreck It Gandalph / The Big Bird Theory
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    #13 - Wreck It Gandalph / The Big Bird Theory

    S4:E3

    Gandalf is tired of being a wizard and escapes to other movies. Then, the cast of The Big Bang Theory are tired of their show and escape to another world. Plus, Alfred E. Neuman, Spy vs. Spy and more!

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  14. MAD Season 4 Episode 11 - The Great Batsby / Big Time Gold Rush
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    #14 - The Great Batsby / Big Time Gold Rush

    S4:E11

    A charming narrator tells of his time with an eccentric man in the 1920s, who dresses like a bat. Then, the dudes from Big Time Rush strike gold. Literally. Plus, Alfred E. Neuman, Spy vs. Spy and more!

    Director:Unknown
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  15. MAD Season 3 Episode 12 - Taking Nemo / Once Upon a Toon
    7.5/10(50 votes)

    #15 - Taking Nemo / Once Upon a Toon

    S3:E12

    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.

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  16. MAD Season 4 Episode 16 - Star Blecch Into Dumbness / Stark Tank
    7.5/10(39 votes)

    #16 - Star Blecch Into Dumbness / Stark Tank

    S4:E16

    The crew of the Enterprise dumbly goes where many movies have gone before. Then, Iron Man and other wealthy super heroes offer to fund the endeavors of others, if the pitch is right. Plus, Alfred E. Neuman, Spy vs. Spy and more!

    Director:Unknown
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  17. MAD Season 4 Episode 17 - The Flash & the Furious / Saved by Adele
    7.5/10(39 votes)

    #17 - The Flash & the Furious / Saved by Adele

    S4:E17

    The Fast and Furious crew gets an assist from the fastest man in the world. But is he the most furious? Then, a dated high school sitcom gets singing lessons. Plus, Alfred E. Neuman, Spy vs. Spy and more!

    Director:Unknown
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  18. MAD Season 3 Episode 13 - Outtagascar / F·I·E·N·D·S
    7.4/10(47 votes)

    #18 - Outtagascar / F·I·E·N·D·S

    S3:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. MAD Season 3 Episode 26 - George Washington: Cherry Tree Chopper; Star Wars Earned Stripes
    7.4/10(40 votes)

    #19 - George Washington: Cherry Tree Chopper; Star Wars Earned Stripes

    S3:E26

    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 E. Neuman, Spy vs.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. MAD Season 4 Episode 2 - Pokémonsters, Inc. / Bane and Kate
    7.4/10(43 votes)

    #20 - Pokémonsters, Inc. / Bane and Kate

    S4:E2

    It's total chaos as Ash Ketchum tries to catch all the Monsters! Then, a woman reconnects with her super villain brother. Plus, Alfred E. Neuman, Spy vs. Spy and more!

    Director:Unknown
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  21. MAD Season 1 Episode 17 - The Buzz Identity, Two and a Half-Man
    7.3/10(62 votes)

    #21 - The Buzz Identity, Two and a Half-Man

    S1:E17

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. MAD Season 1 Episode 18 - Are You Karate Kidding Me?, Fresh Prawn of Bel Air
    7.3/10(62 votes)

    #22 - Are You Karate Kidding Me?, Fresh Prawn of Bel Air

    S1:E18

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. MAD Season 4 Episode 13 - After Bert / Downton Shaggy
    7.3/10(48 votes)

    #23 - After Bert / Downton Shaggy

    S4:E13

    The danger is real as Will Smith crashes onto a planet with a bunch of Muppets. Then, Downton Abbey gets a new footman with a big appetite. Plus, Alfred E. Neuman, Spy vs. Spy and more!

    Director:Unknown
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  24. MAD Season 4 Episode 19 - Pacific Ring / Horton Hears a Whodunnit!
    7.3/10(38 votes)

    #24 - Pacific Ring / Horton Hears a Whodunnit!

    S4:E19

    Giant monsters can only be defeated with one thing: giant robot wrestlers! Then, a group of strangers are asked to solve a murder by an elephant in a tuxedo. Plus, Spy vs. Spy, Alfred E. Neuman and more!

    Director:Unknown
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  25. MAD Season 1 Episode 12 - DaGrinchy Code, Duck
    7.2/10(71 votes)

    #25 - DaGrinchy Code, Duck

    S1:E12

    The Grinch takes on Tom Hanks, Nicolas Cage and Harrison Ford in Who-Town. Duck Bartowski joins CIA

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Best Episodes Summary

"World War ZZZ / SHAZAM! & Cat" is the best rated episode of "MAD". It scored 8.6/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/14/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "First White House Down / McDuck Dynasty".