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The New Scooby-Doo Movies

1972 – 1973Show2 seasons24 episodesTV-G

AnimationMystery
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–81%

A nostalgic, wholesome animated series about pop culture and mystery.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, big ideas or tears.

Shows with

Episodes

2 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S1E8 "The Secret of Shark Island" 8.0

Episodes

7.4
7.1

Story

Aside from doubling the length of each episode, The New Scooby-Doo Movies differed from its predecessor in the addition of a rotating special guest star slot; each episode featured real-life celebrities or well known fictional characters joining the Mystery, Inc. gang in solving the mystery of the week. Some episodes, in particular the episodes guest-starring the characters from The Addams Family, Batman, and Jeannie, deviated from the established Scooby-Doo format of presenting criminals masquerading as supernatural beings by introducing real ghosts, witches, monsters, and other such characters into the plots.

Feels like

  • Retro Cartoon Mystery
  • Celebrity Crossover Appeal
  • Wholesome Family Entertainment
  • Nostalgic Pop Culture Time Capsule
  • Light Horror-Comedy Hybrid
  • Formulaic but Fun Adventure
  • Classic Hanna-Barbera Style
  • Safe Supernatural Thrills

Cast

24 of 49 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Written by
Joe Ruby, Ken Spears
Produced by
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 9, 1972 · October 27, 1973 · Ended

First aired
September 9, 1972
Last aired
October 27, 1973
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Animation, Mystery, Comedy, Kids, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Tim Conway, Jeannie, Batman +9

  • Tim Conway
  • Jeannie
  • Batman
  • Uncanny Family Resemblance
  • Josie and the Pussycats
  • Formula-Breaking Episode
  • Failed Attempt at Scaring
  • Book Dumb
  • Weird Crossover
  • Expy Coexistence
  • Bait-and-Switch Credits
  • Jonathan Winters

12 of 46 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The New Scooby-Doo Movies?"

Questions about The New Scooby-Doo Movies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The New Scooby-Doo Movies?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The New Scooby-Doo Movies from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is The New Scooby-Doo Movies worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.6).

Is The New Scooby-Doo Movies okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The New Scooby-Doo Movies?

16 h

About 16 hours: 24 episodes in 2 seasons of about 40 minutes each, aired from 1972 to 1973.

Will The New Scooby-Doo Movies make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The New Scooby-Doo Movies?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The New Scooby-Doo Movies use?

Tim ConwayJeannieBatmanUncanny Family ResemblanceJosie and the PussycatsFormula-Breaking EpisodeFailed Attempt at ScaringBook DumbWeird CrossoverExpy CoexistenceBait-and-Switch CreditsJonathan Wintersand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including Tim Conway, Jeannie, and Batman.