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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
    8.8/10(53 votes)

    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
    8.6/10(51 votes)

    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
    8.5/10(61 votes)

    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!
    8.4/10(59 votes)

    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.

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  5. MAD Season 4 Episode 23 - Dullverine / Under the Dumb
    8.4/10(53 votes)

    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!

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  6. MAD Season 4 Episode 25 - Alfred's Game / We Are X-Men
    8.4/10(60 votes)

    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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  7. MAD Season 3 Episode 17 - Total Recall Me Maybe / Asgardigans
    8.3/10(57 votes)

    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.

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  8. MAD Season 4 Episode 7 - S Cape from Planet Earth / The X-Mentalist
    8.3/10(51 votes)

    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!

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  9. MAD Season 4 Episode 14 - Lone Rango / Doctor Who's Line Is It Anyway?
    8.2/10(46 votes)

    S4:E14

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

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  10. MAD Season 2 Episode 17 - WWE Bought a Zoo / 2 Broke Powerpuff Girls
    8.1/10(64 votes)

    S2:E17

    Benjamin Mee buys a local zoo for his family, but the zoo is immediately seized by wrestlers from the WWE. They begin to train the animals to be wrestlers for an upcoming WWF match. However, the match proves to be more successful than the human version causing the human wrestlers to become unemployed. / Following the permanent hiatus of The Powerpuff Girls, Bubbles and Buttercup attempt to make it on their own by getting a job at Him's dinner, but their inability to properly wait on customers cause them to get fired by Him. They then attempt at pan handling, but fail to make rent forcing them to be evicted from their apartment by Mojo Jojo. With nowhere else to turn, the girls return to their successful sister Blossom and admit that she was the backbone of the team. They end up getting hired at a diner that is owned by Blossom./ Other Sketches: Mad News, Death's Final Stop, Final Brantasy, Psych Psych Out, Rejected Smurfs, Spy vs. Spy, ThunderPants, and Snowman Drinks Some Coffee

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  11. MAD Season 4 Episode 11 - The Great Batsby / Big Time Gold Rush
    8.1/10(45 votes)

    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!

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  12. MAD Season 4 Episode 24 - Still Hungry Games / Agents of S.M.U.R.F.
    8.1/10(48 votes)

    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!

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  13. MAD Season 4 Episode 3 - Wreck It Gandalph / The Big Bird Theory
    7.9/10(51 votes)

    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 21 - Doraline / Monster Mashville
    7.9/10(53 votes)

    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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  15. MAD Season 1 Episode 11 - S'up, Mouse M.D.
    7.8/10(80 votes)

    S1:E11

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  16. MAD Season 2 Episode 9 - Kitchen Nightmare Before Christmas / How I Met Your Mummy
    7.8/10(70 votes)

    S2:E9

    It's MAD's Halloween Special! Jack Skellington find out he’s not the scariest one in Halloween Town anymore. Two kids hear the story of how the werewolf met their mummy.

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  17. MAD Season 4 Episode 16 - Star Blecch Into Dumbness / Stark Tank
    7.8/10(45 votes)

    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!

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  18. MAD Season 4 Episode 17 - The Flash & the Furious / Saved by Adele
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    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!

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  19. MAD Season 2 Episode 26 - iChronicle / Hulk Smash
    7.7/10(55 votes)

    S2:E26

    The cast of iCarly discover a strange object that gives the super powers. Then, Hulk has to audition to join the Avengers - against Bruce Banner?!

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  20. MAD Season 3 Episode 12 - Taking Nemo / Once Upon a Toon
    7.7/10(57 votes)

    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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  21. MAD Season 4 Episode 2 - Pokémonsters, Inc. / Bane and Kate
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    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!

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  22. MAD Season 4 Episode 18 - Lukewarm Bodies / Does Someone Have to GOa?
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    S4:E18

    Can a lovesick zombie overcome his craving for brains AND overcome how lazy zombie movies have gotten? Then, the Green Lanterns are asked which of their teammates should be fired. Plus, Spy vs. Spy, Alfred E. Neuman and more!

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  23. MAD Season 1 Episode 18 - Are You Karate Kidding Me?, Fresh Prawn of Bel Air
    7.5/10(69 votes)

    S1:E18

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  24. MAD Season 3 Episode 7 - The Mixed Martial Artist / Aquaman vs. Wild
    7.5/10(49 votes)

    S3:E7

    A silent movie star is kicked to the curb for America's new favorite form of entertainment: mixed martial arts! / Aquaman faces off against the desert.

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  25. MAD Season 3 Episode 16 - Dark Knight at the Museum; Lemming Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Video Game Deaths
    7.5/10(50 votes)

    S3:E16

    Batman investigates a crime at the Museum of Television to stop the Riddler. / Three orphaned Lemmings (Violet, Klaus, and Sunny) go on the run from an evil guardian, Wario! / MADvent Calendar, Apple Trees Rise Up and Enslave the Humans, Fairly OddParental Controls, Electric Eels Forgot to Pay the Electric Bill, Guy Pearce Gets Punched in the Face, Shirt Cannon 3000 and Shirt Squirt, Alfred E. Neuman for President - More Campaign Promises, Spy vs. Spy, and Every Last Drop of Gasoline

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Best Episodes Summary

"World War ZZZ / SHAZAM! & Cat" is the best rated episode of "MAD". It scored 8.8/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/14/2013. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "First White House Down / McDuck Dynasty".