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The Real Ghostbusters S5E20 — Loose Screws
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The Real Ghostbusters•Season 5•Episode 20

Loose Screws

6.4/10 · 72 votesDec 9, 198925 min

Ranked #19 of 21 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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Slimer breaks a trap and doesn't completely fix it before the guys use it on a job. Now the essence inside starts to leak out and make inanimate objects come to life.

Written byChuck Menville
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Maurice LaMarche

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Egon Spengler (voice)

Dave Coulier

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Peter Venkman (voice)

Frank Welker

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Ray Stantz / Slimer (voice)

Kath Soucie

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Janine Melnitz (voice)

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Chuck Menville

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Episode Summary

"Loose Screws" is episode 20 of The Real Ghostbusters season 5. It scored 6.4/10 from 72 votes, ranking #19 of 21 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Written by Chuck Menville, it aired on December 9, 1989.

Next: E21 · Slimer StreakBest of Season 5