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The Best Episodes of Madagascar: A Little Wild

Every episode of Madagascar: A Little Wild ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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 Fan Favorite
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10.0/10(6 votes)
#1 - Everybody Loves a (Sea) Lion
S1:E39/7/2020
When the happy-go-lucky sea lions draw crowds away from his show, Alex decides that he needs to act like the sea lions. But upon finding his attempts to compete with them don’t bring back the crowds, Alex learns to be true to himself.
Director:Erik Kling
Writer:Laura Zak
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Director:Erik Kling
Writer:Laura Zak
10.0/10(3 votes)
#2 - Fire Marshal Melman
S2:E212/11/2020
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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Director:Robert Briggs
Writer:Laura Zak
10.0/10(3 votes)
#3 - Fancy Fifths
S2:E312/11/2020
When Marty accidentally “steals” a pair of slippers from a department store, he plans an elaborate “heist” to return them and learns in the end that it’s easier to own up to your mistakes than to cover them up.
Director:Craig George
Writer:Lindsay Kerns
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Director:Craig George
Writer:Lindsay Kerns
10.0/10(3 votes)
#4 - Hedgehog Sitters Club
S2:E412/11/2020
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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Director:Craig George
Writer:Kristy Grant
10.0/10(3 votes)
#5 - CupKate
S2:E512/11/2020
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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Director:Erik Kling
Writer:Roxy Simons
10.0/10(3 votes)
#6 - Pest Side Story
S2:E612/11/2020
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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Director:Craig George
Writer:Dave Polsky

The 20 WORST Episodes of Madagascar: A Little Wild

10.0/10(2 votes)
#7 - Alex and Behemoth
S3:E15/27/2021
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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Directors:Naz Ghodrati-Azadi, Robert Briggs
Writer:Sam Bissonnette
10.0/10(2 votes)
#8 - I Love Lucia
S3:E25/27/2021
The habitat is celebrating “Sloth Day” in honor of its newest arrival: cool, chill, Lucia the sloth, who just arrived from Costa Rica!
Director:Craig George
Writer:Laura Zak
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Director:Craig George
Writer:Laura Zak
10.0/10(2 votes)
#9 - Happy Snooze Year
S3:E35/27/2021
When Melman learns that his friends stay up late every New Year’s Eve to watch the ball drop in Times Square, he’s determined to stay up with the big kids and join the fun.
Director:Craig George
Writer:Roxy Simons
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Director:Craig George
Writer:Roxy Simons
10.0/10(2 votes)
#10 - A Tadpole Tale
S3:E45/27/2021
When fun-loving, water-dwelling tadpole LALA shows up in Gloria’s tank, the two become underwater besties!
Directors:Naz Ghodrati-Azadi, Robert Briggs
Writer:Maria Escobedo
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Directors:Naz Ghodrati-Azadi, Robert Briggs
Writer:Maria Escobedo
10.0/10(2 votes)
#11 - Groundhog Day
S3:E55/27/2021
Gloria wants spring to come! She’s SICK of winter and is counting down the days until the Central Park pond melts so she can retrieve a toy she lost in the water before it froze!
Director:Craig George
Writer:Laura Zak
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Director:Craig George
Writer:Laura Zak
10.0/10(2 votes)
#12 - Whatever Floats Your Float
S3:E65/27/2021
Marty relishes his role as producer/organizer of the annual Animal Pride Parade. So when an unusual striped animal arrives, Marty tries to figure out which animal float ODEE ELIOT belongs on.
Directors:Naz Ghodrati-Azadi, Robert Briggs
Writer:Laura Zak
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Directors:Naz Ghodrati-Azadi, Robert Briggs
Writer:Laura Zak
10.0/10(2 votes)
#13 - A Roar Is Born
S3:E75/27/2021
Alex lands a role in a big Hollywood movie, but his part is threatened by a diva-like bull. Alex nearly gives up, but with the help of his friends, learns that no one can bully him out of what he loves to do.
Director:Erik Kling
Writers:Dana Starfield, Johanna Stein
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Director:Erik Kling
Writers:Dana Starfield, Johanna Stein
10.0/10(1 votes)
#14 - The Lone Park Ranger
S4:E28/6/2021
When Ranger Hoof invites Marty on a Junior Ranger night trot in Central Park, Marty is determined to prove he's got what it takes to do the job - but when Alex tags along for the ride, Marty learns that "what it takes' is a whole lot of teamwork.
Director:Erik Kling
Writer:Roxy Simons
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Director:Erik Kling
Writer:Roxy Simons
10.0/10(1 votes)
#15 - The Year of the Lion
S4:E38/6/2021
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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Directors:Robert Briggs, Mike Kunkel
Writer:Stacey Evans Morgan
10.0/10(1 votes)
#16 - A Frog-let Tale
S4:E48/6/2021
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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Director:Robert Briggs
Writer:Lindsay Kerns
10.0/10(1 votes)
#17 - Snow Day
S4:E58/6/2021
When a snowstorm blocks Kate from accessing the zoo, Melman decides to become "substitute Kate" and make sure the animals are cared for. But when the animals go wild in the snow, Melman's future-paramedic skills are put to the test during an outbreak of stubbed toes and boo-boos. A series of stumbles makes Melman question whether he's cut out to be a paramedic - until he learns that mastering a goal takes grit!
Director:Craig George
Writer:Laura Zak
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Director:Craig George
Writer:Laura Zak
10.0/10(1 votes)
#18 - Hermit Fab
S4:E68/6/2021
When Gloria meets a shy hermit crab, named Starlene, with a secret talent of tap dancing, Gloria plans a flashy production for Starlene’s debut so she can share her talent with the world!
Director:Craig George
Writer:Laura Zak
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Director:Craig George
Writer:Laura Zak
10.0/10(1 votes)
#19 - A Frog Tale
S5:E111/11/2021
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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Director:Erik Kling
Writer:Roxy Simons
10.0/10(1 votes)
#20 - A Little Too Wild
S5:E211/11/2021
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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Director:Erik Kling
Writer:Laura Zak
10.0/10(1 votes)
#21 - Journey to the Secret Playground
S5:E311/11/2021
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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Director:Mike Kunkel
Writer:Roxy Simons
10.0/10(1 votes)
#22 - The Losing Game
S5:E411/11/2021
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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Director:Erik Kling
Writer:Roxy Simons
10.0/10(1 votes)
#23 - Pizza Pigeon
S5:E511/11/2021
Alex prepares an acrobatic performance which he wants to perform on Mary Sue and Todd's new live talk show! But when Ant'ney unexpectedly goes viral and is invited on the show instead, Alex is determined to outshine his friend and learns that a friend's success doesn't diminish his own.
Director:Erik Kling
Writer:Lindsay Kerns
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Director:Erik Kling
Writer:Lindsay Kerns
10.0/10(1 votes)
#24 - Library Lockout
S5:E611/11/2021
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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Director:Craig George
Writer:Sam Bissonnette
10.0/10(1 votes)
#25 - Lost and Pound
S6:E11/13/2022
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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Directors:Chad Van De Keere, Craig George
Writer:Dave Polsky

Best Episodes Summary

"Everybody Loves a (Sea) Lion" is the best rated episode of "Madagascar: A Little Wild". It scored 10/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Erik Kling and written by Laura Zak, it aired on 9/7/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Fire Marshal Melman".