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The Best Episodes Written By Phil Harnage

Every TV Episode Written by Phil Harnage Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Butch Mario & the Luigi Kid
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E3

    Koopa the Kid has kidnapped the Princess and hidden her in the Old West, and when Mario and Luigi ride into town to save her they find Koopa has branded them wanted outlaws with rewards on their heads.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Harnage

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - The Littlest Giant
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E19

    Squinch the Widget visits Snake Mountain, hoping that Skeletor may be able to help him become bigger and stronger. Evil-Lyn gives him a gift for He-Man, and tells him she will make him big if he delivers it to He-Man. But of course, when he delivers it it turns out to be a trick- the box contains soporific mist which makes He-Man and Battle Cat fall asleep, thus enabling Skeletor to capture them! Realising he has been tricked, Squinch vows to make up for his mistake. But with his small size, is he big or strong enough to rescue Eternia's hero himself?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Harnage

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Meltdown Syndrome
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E14

    Nukem's radioactive presence at a leaking nuclear power plant triggers a meltdown.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Harnage

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - The Garbage Strikes
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E2

    To make a fast buck from a trash strike, Sly Sludge steals an untested microbe from Gi's scientist hero, Dr. Helix. It was supposed to be a technological fix for the problem of overflowing landfills, but it simply absorbs trash to become a city-devouring garbage blob. The blob must be stopped before it grows out of control.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Harnage

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - The Predator
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E5

    In the Florida Keys, Ma-Ti has a brush with what he thinks is a giant man eating shark, though Gi reveals that it is a harmless Basking Shark. When a local overhears and misinterprets their conversation, panic spreads throughout the resort town, whose mayor then hires Argos Bleak to eradicate all the sharks in the bay. Then, when stinging jellyfish (that the sharks used to feed on) swarm the beach, the townspeople learn that predators have an important role in the ecosystem. After escaping their sinking EcoCopter that was shot down by Bleak, the other Planeteers rescue Gi and Ma-Ti (who were captured earlier by Bleak) . . . and the Basking Shark . . . from bloodthirsty Bleak.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Harnage

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - Losing Game
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E19

    The Planeteers return to Kwame's homeland, Africa, to investigate strange happenings with cattle that was reported by his long-time friend and brother figure, Dr. Mabutu. Little do they know, Dr. Blight is there, scheming to convince a tribe leader (also a friend of Mabutu) to allow the injection of a serum that turns bulls into super steers in order to resolve their meat supply woes. Not only does this threaten the condition of the land, via excessive grazing, but the serum causes awkward side effects, which eventually does wear off. The Planeteers, with a hand from Captain Planet, manage to rid the land of Blight and MAL.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Harnage

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - The Guinea Pigs
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E7

    Dr. Blight, who is doing inhumane experiments for a makeup company, is troubled by the Planeteers and the makeup company's owner. Dr. Blight tries to use them as her guinea pigs.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Harnage

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Population Bomb
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E21

    Wheeler is stranded on an island of humanoid mice on the brink of population overload.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Harnage

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - The Fine Print
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E11

    While the Planeteers learn about organic farming, Plunder exploits Joe, a man who cannot read, by tricking him into signing a contract allowing the distribution of pesticides on a farm that he manages.

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    Writer:Phil Harnage

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Phil Harnage Ratings Summary

"Butch Mario & the Luigi Kid" is the best rated episode written by Phil Harnage. It scored 10.0/10 from 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on September 6, 1989. It is rated 3.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Littlest Giant".