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The Best Episodes of Madagascar: A Little Wild

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The early years of the Madagascar heroes Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo, as they grow up in a rescue habitat at the Central Park Zoo.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 6 Episode 2 - Strictly Salsa
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Strictly Salsa

    S6:E2

    When a famous salsa-dancing parrot from Cuba comes to the guest habitat, Gloria’s determined to reunite the icon with her estranged dance partner, ultimately learning to mind her own business in matters of the heart!

    Director:Mike Kunkel
    Writer:Laura Zak

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  2. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 6 Episode 3 - King of the Humble
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - King of the Humble

    S6:E3

    When Bartholomew the Bat’s wing is healed, and he’s returned to the wilds of New Jersey, the gang decides to pay him a visit.

    Director:Mike Kunkel
    Writer:Roxy Simons

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  3. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 5 Episode 6 - Library Lockout
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Library Lockout

    S5:E6

    When the gang asks him to read aloud their new favourite mystery book, Marty is too embarrassed to admit that he hasn't yet mastered reading. Marty obsesses so hard on his reading practice that he gets locked inside the library overnight with one of the library's therapy dogs, leaving the pair to team up and bust out before sunrise.

    Director:Craig George
    Writer:Sam Bissonnette

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  4. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 5 Episode 2 - A Little Too Wild
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #4 - A Little Too Wild

    S5:E2

    When the gang goes camping in vacant part of the zoo, Melman is nervous for his first ever sleepover away from the habitat and relies on his friends to scare-proof the experience for him.

    Director:Erik Kling
    Writer:Laura Zak

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  5. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 6 Episode 5 - Gloria’s Got ‘Em All
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Gloria’s Got ‘Em All

    S6:E5

    The gang gets their paws on some CRITTER CARDS, NYC’s latest toy craze, and Gloria is determined to collect them all! But when Gloria loses Melman’s rare and special card, the gang goes on an adventure in the city to get it back.

    Directors:Chad Van De Keere, Craig George
    Writer:Sam Bissonnette

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  6. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 8 Episode 7 - The Final Fur-tier
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #6 - The Final Fur-tier

    S8:E7

    With his friends pursuing their own ‘things,’ Alex feels like he’s being left behind! When he undertakes an epic adventure of his own – a trip to space – Alex learns that even through life changes, the bonds of friendship don’t have to.

    Director:T.J. Sullivan
    Writer:Laura Zak

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  7. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 5 Episode 1 - A Frog Tale
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #7 - A Frog Tale

    S5:E1

    When Lala announces she's moving out of the habitat, Gloria feels sad. But instead of admitting it, she puts all her energy into throwing the "happiest" goodbye party for her tank mate's last day in the habitat.

    Director:Erik Kling
    Writer:Roxy Simons

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  8. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 6 Episode 1 - Lost and Pound
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Lost and Pound

    S6:E1

    Marty finds a puppy and, deeming it a Lost and Found item, resolves to locate its owner- until the pup turns out to be a wild Arctic Wolf Pup, and much more of a handful than Marty anticipated.

    Directors:Chad Van De Keere, Craig George
    Writer:Dave Polsky

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  9. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 2 Episode 4 - Hedgehog Sitters Club
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Hedgehog Sitters Club

    S2:E4

    When a litter of hedgehogs are temporarily relocated to the habitat, Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria become their “babysitters.”

    Director:Craig George
    Writer:Kristy Grant

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  10. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 2 Episode 5 - CupKate
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #10 - CupKate

    S2:E5

    It‘s Kate‘s birthday and everyone in the habitat has something amazing planned, but Melman is worried that his homemade/hoof-made gift won’t measure up.

    Director:Erik Kling
    Writer:Roxy Simons

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  11. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 7 Episode 6 - A Lil Baa Country
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #11 - A Lil Baa Country

    S7:E6

    After hearing Melman perform a fantastic, original country song during his daily bath, Ant'ney signs Melman up to open for a huge country star, Lil Baa, at an all animal concert called Farm-a-Palooza.

    Director:Erik Kling
    Writer:Sam Bissonnette

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  12. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 1 Episode 1 - The Bear Necessities
    7.1/10(54 votes)

    #12 - The Bear Necessities

    S1:E1

    When their favorite zoo visitor loses his teddy bear, our gang goes on a wild adventure through New York City to return it to him - and in the process Marty learns that some things in life can't be found in an instruction manual.

    Director:Erik Kling
    Writer:Dana Starfield

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  13. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 2 Episode 6 - Pest Side Story
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Pest Side Story

    S2:E6

    Gloria becomes determined to earn her Queen of Kindness Kidizen badge and welcomes some free-spirited rats who need a place to stay into the habitat.

    Director:Craig George
    Writer:Dave Polsky

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  14. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 5 Episode 4 - The Losing Game
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #14 - The Losing Game

    S5:E4

    When the gang plans a habitat-wide, friendly basketball tournament, Gloria becomes overly competitive in her quest to win. After she resorts to cheating, Gloria realises that real winners are good sports, and everyone has more fun when they play fair and square.

    Director:Erik Kling
    Writer:Roxy Simons

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  15. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 6 Episode 4 - Ambulance Ambush
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Ambulance Ambush

    S6:E4

    On the night of a much-anticipated toy-car race, Melman discovers a popped tired on his toy ambulance. Assuming that someone did it on purpose, Melman enlists Marty and the gang in a noir-like search to find the misbehaving tirepopper.

    Director:Erik Kling
    Writer:Roxy Simons

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  16. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 4 Episode 3 - The Year of the Lion
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #16 - The Year of the Lion

    S4:E3

    During the Lunar New Year festival, Alex is disappointed to learn that there's no Year of the Lion. Determined to be somebody important, he sets out to become the star of the festival by taking on the role of the Dragon - but he eventually learns that every role has importance and realises the costume that fits him best is his own fur.

    Directors:Robert Briggs, Mike Kunkel
    Writer:Stacey Evans Morgan

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  17. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 4 Episode 4 - A Frog-let Tale
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #17 - A Frog-let Tale

    S4:E4

    Lala, who's grown into a froglet, is ready to finally join the gang on a big adventure in the city! But she relies on her water bowl to get around, and Gloria goes overboard in trying to protect her tiny friend in the big world… Only to realise that she underestimated all Lala is capable of doing.

    Director:Robert Briggs
    Writer:Lindsay Kerns

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  18. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 8 Episode 3 - Beached
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Beached

    S8:E3

    When Gloria enters a surf festival, Marty sets out to earn a Junior Ranger Badge by spearheading a beach cleanup day.

    Director:Erik Kling
    Writer:Dave Polsky

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  19. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 8 Episode 4 - Odd Frog Out
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Odd Frog Out

    S8:E4

    When Gloria decides to spend a day at the Central Park Pond with Lala, she's shocked and intimidated to find Lala leaping high into the sky with her new frog friends.

    Director:Mike Kunkel
    Writer:Sam Bissonnette

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  20. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 1 Episode 2 - Melman at the Movies
    6.8/10(32 votes)

    #20 - Melman at the Movies

    S1:E2

    Melman finds a lucky flower and is convinced that today will be his best day ever. But when a series of unlucky events threatens to ruin his day, he's faced with the choice to drown in his sorrows or "take back the day."

    Director:Naz Ghodrati-Azadi
    Writer:Roxy Simons

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  21. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 2 Episode 2 - Fire Marshal Melman
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Fire Marshal Melman

    S2:E2

    On Junior Marshals’ Day at the fire station, Melman gets stuck in a firetruck on its way to a real emergency. With Alex’s help, Melman must overcome his fear of heights to help save a stuck cat, and learn that even heroes get scared sometimes.

    Director:Robert Briggs
    Writer:Laura Zak

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  22. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 4 Episode 1 - The First Lost Tooth
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #22 - The First Lost Tooth

    S4:E1

    When Melman loses his first tooth, he fears he won't be Kate's baby any more and goes on a city-wide chase to recover his tooth before Kate can replace him with a younger, cuter animal.

    Director:Erik Kling
    Writer:Roxy Simons

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  23. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 5 Episode 3 - Journey to the Secret Playground
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #23 - Journey to the Secret Playground

    S5:E3

    When the gang gets bored of their old toys, a mysterious treasure map appears to be the answer to their problems. But when the treasure isn't what they expected, the gang learns that you can make your own fun.

    Director:Mike Kunkel
    Writer:Roxy Simons

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  24. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 3 Episode 1 - Alex and Behemoth
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Alex and Behemoth

    S3:E1

    When Alex realizes he’s too small to climb onto his new habitat “stage”, he feels too small for his dreams- until he hears of a big, new roller coaster at Coney Island and figures if he can ride the big coaster, that’ll prove that he’s a BIG deal!

    Directors:Naz Ghodrati-Azadi, Robert Briggs
    Writer:Sam Bissonnette

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  25. Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 8 Episode 1 - Rats
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Rats

    S8:E1

    When Rocky asks Alex if he’ll direct his original musical, RATS, Alex accepts, despite having zero directing experience. When the show devolves into disaster, Alex realizes he should’ve told Rocky he was a newbie at directing, and still has lots to learn.

    Director:Mike Kunkel
    Writer:Roxy Simons

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Best Episodes Summary

"Strictly Salsa" is the best rated episode of "Madagascar: A Little Wild". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Mike Kunkel and written by Laura Zak, it aired on 1/13/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "King of the Humble".