7.1/1023 votesLoading...#1 - Pet Bet
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/16/1965
Ogee borrows Magilla and brings him to school for a "Pet Contest" where he competes in with a dog named "Horatio".
Director: N/A
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7.0/1035 votesLoading...#2 - Big Game
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/14/1964
When Magilla is bought by a millionaire, he finds out that his new owner is a big game hunter, out to bag one last trophy. Magilla is able to trick the millionaire into thinking his butler is the gorilla he wants to hunt, and soon finds a way to get back to the safety of the pet store.
Director: N/A
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7.0/1028 votesLoading...#3 - Cradle Robber
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/28/1964
While guarding a safe, Ricochet and Droop-a-Long find a baby at their door. Unaware that the “baby” is the Cactus Kid, they take him in. It doesn’t take long for the Cactus Kid to try and steal the safe, but is stopped by the sheriff. When Ricochet realizes that the baby is really the Cactus Kid, he thinks of the perfect way to rehabilitate him.
Director: N/A
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6.8/1029 votesLoading...#4 - Calling All Kin
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/14/1964
After getting tired of feuding with Punkin’ Puss, Mushmouse decides to call in his cousins to help get the upper-hand. At first Punkin’ Puss is confused at how Mushmouse is able to outsmart him, but when he discovers that Mushmouse called his “kin” to help him out, Punkin’ Puss decides to call in his family to help him out.
Director: N/A
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6.8/1026 votesLoading...#5 - Small Change
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/1964
Mushmouse decides to sneak into the kitchen for a snack. When he opens the door to the icebox, he discovers that Punkin’ Puss patiently waiting for him. Mushmouse turns to a spell book to grow as big as Punkin’ Puss. The formula has the opposite effect and shrinks Punkin’ Puss to his size. Mushmouse decides to wreak havoc on his cat friend.
Director: N/A
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6.8/1022 votesLoading...#6 - TV Show
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/11/1964
A team wanting to make a movie on a budget, using a real sheriff in a real town. Ricochet recommends Bullhead Buller as the robber, he gets in a spot when he really robs the bank. Ricochet re-captures Bullhead, the movie producer talks him into letting him out to finish, but if he escapes again, the producer has to finish his sentence.
Director: N/A
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6.8/1022 votesLoading...#7 - Circus Ruckus
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/18/1965
Tired of feeling unloved by, Magilla joins the circus. As Magilla stars as the circus’ main attraction, he begins to miss his life at the pet store, especially after having to perform several dangerous acts. Magilla returns home, ultimately making Mr. Peebles and the neighborhood children every happy.
Director: N/A
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6.8/1021 votesLoading...#8 - That Was the Geek That Was
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 11/13/1965
When Mr. Peebles sends Magilla to get a package. Magilla returns with a rare South American “Geek” bird, and is put in charge of keeping an eye on it. The bird is able to make itself disappear out of situations, Magilla gets into trouble with people around town when he tries to save the bird.
Director: N/A
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6.7/1024 votesLoading...#9 - Private Magilla
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/28/1964
In an attempt to finally get rid of Magilla, Mr. Peebles sends him to join the army. There, he is assigned to a special task after impressing his leaders, taking a rocket to the moon!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.7/1024 votesLoading...#10 - Bank Pranks
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/4/1964
Magilla is sold to a pair of robbers that ask him to break in to a nearby bank. When the police arrive, the robbers try to flee with out Magilla and are caught when he jumps into the back of the getaway car. After receiving an award for the capture, Magilla returns home to the Pet Store.
Director: N/A
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6.6/1028 votesLoading...#11 - Atchison, Topeka & Sam Jose
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/1964
When a banker finds out that robber Sam Jose plans on robbing the train, calls in Ricochet and Droop-a-Long for help. Deciding to disguise themselves as mailbags, thinking this is the best way to corner Sam Jose. After unsuccessful run-ins with the train robber, Ricochet promptly thinks of a way to get Sam Jose.
Director: N/A
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6.5/1019 votesLoading...#12 - Makin' With the Magilla
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 10/23/1965
Magilla goes to a beach party and takes up surfing.
Director: N/A
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6.5/1019 votesLoading...#13 - High Fly Guy
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 10/30/1965
Mr. Peebles sends Magilla to the store to buy bananas, where he decides to ride the children's airplane ride in front of the store. However Magilla plugs the airplane ride into "high-voltage" and the little plane takes off.
Director: N/A
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6.5/1019 votesLoading...#14 - Rapid Romance
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 11/13/1965
Ricochet decides to bring in Slap Jack Rabbit to impress Bunny Hugs. They arrive at the hideout Bunny tries to stop his “violent” ways and Ricochet’s attempts to make Bunny understand. He goes back to his office to think of a way to get the bad guy, and learns that Slap and Bunny just got married.
Director: N/A
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6.4/1022 votesLoading...#15 - Muscle Tussle
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/4/1964
Mushmouse is feeling sorry for himself when his cousin comes for a visit. After Punkin’ Puss takes his nap, the cousins decide to let Megaton beat him up. Punkin’ Puss thinks that Mushmouse finally got the best of him, he decides to leave. However, when he realizes the two were playing a trick on him, Punkin’ Puss stays in the hills to exact his revenge.
Director: N/A
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6.4/1022 votesLoading...#16 - Groovey Movie
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/11/1964
A director has a hard time finding a gorilla for his movie. At first Magilla is ecstatic to be starring in a movie, but after being attacked, he tells the director the only way he will stay in the movie is if they continue filming at his home in the pet shop.
Director: N/A
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6.4/1020 votesLoading...#17 - Deep Sea Doodle
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 11/6/1965
After Phoebe the pet goldfish gets sick Mr. Peebles sends Magilla to take Phoebe to "Oceanland" for a checkup. While the fish is getting a checkup, Magilla is causing mayhem throughout Oceanland.
Director: N/A
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6.4/1019 votesLoading...#18 - The Mouse from S.O.M.P.
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 11/13/1965
Mushmouse takes his mind off his problems by watching The Mouse from S.O.M.P. and sees a commercial to buy his own S.O.M.P. kit, to fight Punkin’ Puss. However, the plan backfires when Punkin’ Puss orders a S.O.M.C. outfit himself. After fighting with their new tools, the duo decides to stop and watch the show together.
Director: N/A
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6.3/1024 votesLoading...#19 - Good Little Bad Guy
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/21/1964
When Daddy Mumbleweed is teaching his son how to be a really good bad guy; he's flabbergasted when Ricochet and Droop-a-Long always are able to stop him from robbing. It isn’t until Ricochet arrests him that Daddy Mumbleweed discovers it was his son who helped in his capture.
Director: N/A
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6.3/1023 votesLoading...#20 - Hornswoggled
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/28/1964
While the two are feuding, Mushmouse finds a dog with his muzzle caught. After helping him, he offers to help if he ever gets caught in a situation. Punkin’ Puss tries to catch Mushmouse before he can call his new friend. “Stinky” offers to help Punkin’ Puss, things don’t go as planned when a moose mistakes the sound of Punkin Puss’ horn for a female. The four get chased through the hills by a love-sick moose.
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6.3/1023 votesLoading...#21 - West Pest
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/4/1964
Ricochet gets a letter that he suspects will involve a typical crime to solve. He discovers that Rocky Rattler kidnapped a widow for ransom, Droop-a-Long and Ricochet make pests of themselves trying to save her from the bad guy. As a result, Rocky Rattler turns himself in, and gets reformed.
Director: N/A
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6.3/1021 votesLoading...#22 - Cat Nipped
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/11/1964
While traveling, a lion falls out of his train and gets a thorn in his paw. He screams, Mushmouse comes and helps. The lion promises to help him if he can get some food. While getting the lion food, Punkin’ Puss attacks to show off for his girlfriend. The lion starts attacking Punkin’ Puss, who's so scared that he jumps on the train to get far away.
Director: N/A
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6.3/1022 votesLoading...#23 - Bird Brained
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/11/1965
Mr. Peebles buys a love bird for the store and Magilla is left in charge while he goes to look for a mate for it. It doesn’t take long for Peep-Peep to find a way out of the shop. Magilla takes it upon himself to catch the bird and bring him back to the pet shop.
Director: N/A
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6.3/1022 votesLoading...#24 - Pep Hep
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/11/1965
Mushmouse decides to start taking pep pills to boost how fast he can now run. Mushmouse decides change the rules of his feud with Punkin’ Puss to make him the victim. Punkin’ Puss gets his hands on Mushmouse’s “Speedo” pep pills, and tries to become as fast as Mushmouse, but his plan backfires when he takes too many pills.
Director: N/A
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6.3/1019 votesLoading...#25 - The Purple Mask
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/4/1965
After Ogee tells a friend that the Purple Mask will be coming to her house to meet her, he doesn’t believe her and asks if he can go over to meet him. However, she gets a letter from the super hero canceling his visit. At seeing how heartbroken Ogee is as a result, Magilla decides to dress up as the Purple Mask to help Ogee out of her predicament.
Director: N/A
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The Best Episodes of The Magilla Gorilla Show
Every episode of The Magilla Gorilla Show ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Magilla Gorilla Show!
Magilla Gorilla is a fictional gorilla and the star of The Magilla Gorilla Show by Hanna-Barbera that aired from 1964 to 1967.
Genres:AnimationComedyKids
Network:Syndication
Best Episodes Summary
"Pet Bet" is the best rated episode of "The Magilla Gorilla Show". It scored 7.1/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/16/1965. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Big Game".