6.9/1049 votes#1 - The Bear Necessities
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2020
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
6.6/1029 votes#2 - Melman at the Movies
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/2020
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
6.6/1027 votes#3 - Everybody Loves a (Sea) Lion
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/7/2020
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
5.9/1024 votes#4 - Hippo Lake
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/7/2020
Gloria's belief in herself is tested when she auditions for "Swan Lake" and gets rejected because she's a hippo. With some help from her friends, she learns that she doesn't need someone else to decide she's a prima hipporina—she already is.
Director: Naz Ghodrati-Azadi, Robert Briggs
Writer: Roxy Simons
6.4/1026 votes#5 - Best Fans Forever
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/7/2020
The gang heads to "Best Fans Day" at NY's Giraffe Stadium, where Alex gets caught up in the attention of rooting for the winning team. When his behavior ends up hurting Marty's feelings, Alex learns that his friends are the only team that matters.
Director: Erik Kling
Writer: Benjamin Lapides
6.0/1025 votes#6 - Gloriasaurus
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/7/2020
The gang plans to celebrate Melman’s birthday at an outer space exhibit featuring a cool space-rover vehicle. But when Gloria becomes obsessed with a handheld game, she misses out on special moments with her friends and learns the value of living in the present.
Director: Craig George
Writer: Melanie Wilson LaBracio, Adam Wilson
The Best Episodes of Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 1
Every episode of Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Madagascar: A Little Wild Season 1!
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...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Bear Necessities" is the best rated episode of "Madagascar: A Little Wild" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 49 votes. Directed by Erik Kling and written by Dana Starfield, it aired on 9/7/2020. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Melman at the Movies".