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The Real Ghostbusters

1986 – 1991Show7 seasons140 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureAnimation
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–83%

A nostalgic, wholesome animated series about fantasy and pop culture, with standout score.

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 tears, big ideas or brutality.

Shows with

Episodes

7 seasons · 140 episodes · best: S2E40 "Knock, Knock" 8.6

Episodes

7.4
7.6
7.5
7.5
6.8
6.7
6.9

Story

Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!

The continuing adventures of paranormal investigators Dr. Peter Venkman, Dr. Egon Spengler, Dr. Ray Stantz, Winston Zeddemore, their secretary Janine Melnitz and their mascot ghost Slimer.

Feels like

  • 80s Saturday Morning Cartoon
  • Iconic Theme Song
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Supernatural Adventure
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch
  • Team Dynamics
  • Ghostbusting Lore
  • Kid-Friendly Horror
  • Retro Animation Style
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry

Cast

24 of 111 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Richard Raynis, Masakazu Higuchi, Will Meugniot
Written by
J. Michael Straczynski, Richard Mueller, Chuck Menville

Everyone

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

Facts

September 13, 1986 · October 5, 1991 · Ended

First aired
September 13, 1986
Last aired
October 5, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 140 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

65-Episode Cartoon, Flash Back, Crazy-Prepared +9

  • 65-Episode Cartoon
  • Flash Back
  • Crazy-Prepared
  • Artistic License – Paleontology
  • Explosive Instrumentation
  • By the Lights of Their Eyes
  • Cosmic Horror Story
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Disguised in Drag
  • Occupational Hazard
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Odd Friendship

12 of 418 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Real Ghostbusters?"

Questions about The Real Ghostbusters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Real Ghostbusters?

The RokuTubi TV

In the United States, The Real Ghostbusters is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Real Ghostbusters worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

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

Which season of The Real Ghostbusters is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 7.6. Season 6 is the weakest at 6.7. The highest-rated episode is Knock, Knock (season 2, episode 40) at 8.6, and the lowest is Deja Boo (season 6, episode 10) at 5.6.

Is The Real Ghostbusters okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Real Ghostbusters?

58 h

About 58 hours: 140 episodes in 7 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1991.

Will The Real Ghostbusters make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Real Ghostbusters?

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.