TV series

Wacky Races

Name: Wacky Races
Released: 1968
Cast: John Stephenson, Paul Winchell, Don Messick, Daws Butler, Janet Waldo

1968–1969· 1 season· 11 min episodesTV-G★ 7.3Ended

On CBS — From Merrill Heatter-Bob Quigley Productions · Hanna-Barbera Cartoons

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Synopsis

Wacky Races is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera that originally aired in 1968. The show is a parody of traditional car races, featuring a variety of eccentric characters and their outlandish vehicles, all racing across different terrains in a madcap competition for first place. The series is centered around a group of 11 racers, each with their own unique vehicle and distinct personality. The main characters include Dick Dastardly and his dog Muttley, who are always trying to cheat and sabotage the other competitors, although they never succeed. Other notable racers include Penelope Pitstop, the glamorous but tough driver; the adventurous Red Max; and the lovable duo, the Slag Brothers, who drive a massive, rock-like car.

Themes

competition car race racing race

Episodes

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E1 See-Saw to ArkansasNext upSep 14, 1968 · 11 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
On their way to Mustard Spread Arkansas, all the racers get caught up. Penelope Pistop & Ant Hill Mob get lost. Dick Dastardly falls and sinks into mud. Everyone else gets caught up in traffic.
E2 Creepy Trip to Lemon TwistSep 14, 1968 · 11 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
On their way to Lemon Twist Nevada, the Wacky Racers run into a deserted town and wonder into a bar where they find ghosts.
E3 Why Oh Why WyomingSep 21, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
The Wacky Racers roar across the desert, dashing toward Rock Springs, Wyo. Meanwhile, Dick Dastardly teams up with Indian chief Crazy Buffalo in an attempt to stop the racers in their tracks.
E4 Beat the Clock to Yellow RockSep 21, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
On their way to Yellow Rock, the racers are stopped by a ranger to search for missing bears hiding in their trunks. Blubber Bear is mistaken for a runaway so Luke tries hiding him until he gets past the ranger. A bunch of bears take over the Ant Hill Mob and Dick Dastardly's cars.
E5 Mish Mash Missouri DashSep 28, 1968 · 11 min
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Dick Dastardly dresses up as a Southener. Luke finds his cousin Elmer.
E6 Idaho a Go GoSep 28, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
The racers embark on a lap to a little town in Idaho, while Dastardly tries to entrap Penelope Pitstop with a "Little Red Riding Hood" ploy.
E7 The Baja-Ha-Ha RaceOct 5, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
In Mexico, Dick Dastardly and Muttley try to slow the other drivers by using a herd of cow-shaped balloons to block the road.
E8 Real Gone ApeOct 5, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
Dick Dastardly hypnotizes a gorilla to stop the other racers. The other racers find away around him and again Dick Dastardly finishes last.
E9 Scout ScatterOct 12, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
The Anthill Mob disguises themselves as Wood Scouts to evade the police.
E10 Free Wheeling to WheelingOct 12, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
On their way to Wheeling, WV, Dick Dastardly uses construction cars (bulldozer, steamroller, a crane) to stop the racers.
E11 By Rollercoaster to Upsan DownsOct 19, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
Dick Dastardly leads the racers into an abandoned amusement park on their way to Upsan Downs.
E12 The Speedy Arkansas TravellerOct 19, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
On their way to Noah's Ark, AK, Dick Dastardly leads the racers into the War Games right in th middle of the race.
E13 The Zippy Mississippi RaceOct 26, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
The Wacky Races gang competes in The Zippy Mississippi Race, a wild river race filled with gators, whirlpools, and outrageous antics. As racers like Miss Magnolia, The Gator Brothers, and Professor Paddle speed down the river, the scheming Dastardly Duke tries every dirty trick to take the lead. Boats get stuck in trees, hovercrafts malfunction, and gumbo geysers cause chaos, but in an unexpected twist, Lazy Louie drifts across the finish line first—completely unaware he was even racing. While the others fume over their losses, Dastardly Duke ends up foiled by his own tricks once again.
E14 Traffic JambalayaOct 26, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
The Wacky Races crew takes on the Traffic Jambalaya, a chaotic race through the bustling, maze-like streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras! With colorful floats, parades, jazz bands, and a sea of costumed revelers blocking the way, the racers must find creative (and often ridiculous) ways to navigate the gridlocked city. Dastardly Duke attempts to clear his path with a giant fan, only to send himself flying into a gumbo stand, while Miss Magnolia gracefully maneuvers through the madness without spilling her tea. As shortcuts through alleyways, rooftops, and even a steamboat fail spectacularly, it’s The Gator Brothers & The Bayou Bullet who unexpectedly take the win—thanks to a sneaky detour through the sewers!
E15 Hot Race at ChillicotheNov 2, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
Heading to Chillicothe, OH, Dick Dastardly steals a Police car. The Anthill Mob disguises themselves as a little league baseball team and play Baseball against Dick Dastardly and Muttley.
E16 The Wrong Lumber RaceNov 2, 1968 · 11 min
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Dick Dastardly uses trees, logs, and saws to win the race.
E17 Rhode Island Road RaceNov 9, 1968 · 11 min
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Dick Dastardly desperatedly tries to win this race and almost does. He tries a construction site detour, Subway station, Hot sauce, and expanding his wheels.
E18 The Great Cold Rush RaceNov 9, 1968 · 11 min
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Dick Dastardly dresses up as a snow monster to scare everyone away.
E19 Wacky Race to RipsawNov 16, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
Today, the Wacky Racers are zooming up the track from Elbowgrease, Ohio to Ripsaw, Arkansas.
E20 Oils Well That Ends WellNov 16, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
The next race sees the racers wending their wacky way westward from Oilcan, Oklahoma to Greasegun, Texas.
E21 Whizzin' to WashingtonNov 23, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
The Wacky Racers pass by with a thunderous hue and cry on their way to Washington.
E22 The Dipsy Doodle Desert DerbyNov 23, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
From downtown Death Valley to uptown Doomstown, the Wacky Racers compete in the Desert Derby - trying to get a fraction of traction in the sand.
E23 Eeny, Miny Missouri Go!Nov 30, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
Clear the road, step aside and watch those Wacky Racers ride all the way to Eeny Meeny, Missouri.
E24 The Super Silly Swamp SprintNov 30, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
The next race takes place from Sandy Soda Springs to Squishy Squash City.
E25 The Dopey Dakota DerbyDec 7, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
The Wacky Racers roar out of Cactus City on the way to Gopher Gulch in the Badlands. Dick Dastardly tries to hold up the Wacky Racers, disguising himself as the same outlaw that he sees on a "Wanted" poster.
E26 Dash to DelawareDec 7, 1968 · 11 min
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Through the valley and over the dale, the Wacky Racers hit the trail to far off Wott-Will, Delaware. Dick Dastardly sprays cake icing on the road in front of a bakery. Penelope Pitstop and Peter Perfect's cars slide into the bakery, and Penelope and Peter end up dressed as a bride and groom on top of a big wedding cake.
E27 Speeding for SmoglandDec 14, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
Today, we find the Wacky Racers speeding through the mountains toward Jollywood, California.
E28 Race Rally to RaleighDec 14, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
Roaring down the highway, the Wacky Racers relentlessly roll along to the finish line at Raleigh.
E29 Ballpoint, Penn. or Bust!Dec 21, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
The cars are strung out on the first lap of today's Wacky Race, with the finish line in far-off Ballpoint, Pennsylvania.
E30 Fast Track to HackensackDec 21, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
The racers hurtle toward their next destination in Hackensack.
E31 The Ski Resort Road RaceDec 28, 1968 · 11 min · ★ 9.0
Synopsis
Today's Wacky Racers are slipping and sliding through ski resort country from Mush-Mush, Michigan to Iceandsnow, Idaho.
E32 Overseas Hi-Way RaceDec 28, 1968 · 11 min
Synopsis
Today, our Wacky Race takes place over water, as our Wacky Racers are island-hopping in Florida on their way from Key Largo to Key West.
E33 Race to RacineJan 4, 1969 · 11 min
Synopsis
There they go on another wild and wacky race to Racine. Early race favourites include Professor Pat Pending, the Gruesome Twosome, and Rock and Gravel.
E34 The Carlsbad or Bust BashJan 4, 1969 · 11 min
Synopsis
And here they are, folks, warming up their cars for the hottest race ever to Carlsbad. Early race favourites include Penelope Pitstop and the Red Max.