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The Best Episodes of The Magilla Gorilla Show

Every episode of The Magilla Gorilla Show ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Magilla Gorilla Show!

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Magilla Gorilla is a fictional gorilla and the star of The Magilla Gorilla Show by Hanna-Barbera that aired from 1964 to 1967.

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    The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 1 Episode 8 - Cradle Robber
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #1 - Cradle Robber

    S1:E8

    While guarding a safe, Ricochet and Droop-a-Long find a baby at their door. Unaware that the “baby” is the Cactus Kid, they take him in. It doesn’t take long for the Cactus Kid to try and steal the safe, but is stopped by the sheriff. When Ricochet realizes that the baby is really the Cactus Kid, he thinks of the perfect way to rehabilitate him.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 2 Episode 10 - Pet Bet
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Pet Bet

    S2:E10

    Ogee borrows Magilla and brings him to school for a "Pet Contest" where he competes in with a dog named "Horatio".

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 1 Episode 6 - Small Change
    7.2/10(29 votes)

    #3 - Small Change

    S1:E6

    Mushmouse decides to sneak into the kitchen for a snack. When he opens the door to the icebox, he discovers that Punkin’ Puss patiently waiting for him. Mushmouse turns to a spell book to grow as big as Punkin’ Puss. The formula has the opposite effect and shrinks Punkin’ Puss to his size. Mushmouse decides to wreak havoc on his cat friend.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 2 Episode 4 - Circus Ruckus
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Circus Ruckus

    S2:E4

    Tired of feeling unloved by, Magilla joins the circus. As Magilla stars as the circus’ main attraction, he begins to miss his life at the pet store, especially after having to perform several dangerous acts. Magilla returns home, ultimately making Mr. Peebles and the neighborhood children every happy.

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  5. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 2 Episode 11 - Makin' With the Magilla
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #5 - Makin' With the Magilla

    S2:E11

    Magilla goes to a beach party and takes up surfing.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 2 Episode 12 - High Fly Guy
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #6 - High Fly Guy

    S2:E12

    Mr. Peebles sends Magilla to the store to buy bananas, where he decides to ride the children's airplane ride in front of the store. However Magilla plugs the airplane ride into "high-voltage" and the little plane takes off.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 2 Episode 15 - Rapid Romance
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #7 - Rapid Romance

    S2:E15

    Ricochet decides to bring in Slap Jack Rabbit to impress Bunny Hugs. They arrive at the hideout Bunny tries to stop his “violent” ways and Ricochet’s attempts to make Bunny understand. He goes back to his office to think of a way to get the bad guy, and learns that Slap and Bunny just got married.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 1 Episode 1 - Big Game
    7.1/10(39 votes)

    #8 - Big Game

    S1:E1

    When Magilla is bought by a millionaire, he finds out that his new owner is a big game hunter, out to bag one last trophy. Magilla is able to trick the millionaire into thinking his butler is the gorilla he wants to hunt, and soon finds a way to get back to the safety of the pet store.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 1 Episode 2 - Atchison, Topeka & Sam Jose
    7.1/10(32 votes)

    #9 - Atchison, Topeka & Sam Jose

    S1:E2

    When a banker finds out that robber Sam Jose plans on robbing the train, calls in Ricochet and Droop-a-Long for help. Deciding to disguise themselves as mailbags, thinking this is the best way to corner Sam Jose. After unsuccessful run-ins with the train robber, Ricochet promptly thinks of a way to get Sam Jose.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 1 Episode 10 - Bank Pranks
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    #10 - Bank Pranks

    S1:E10

    Magilla is sold to a pair of robbers that ask him to break in to a nearby bank. When the police arrive, the robbers try to flee with out Magilla and are caught when he jumps into the back of the getaway car. After receiving an award for the capture, Magilla returns home to the Pet Store.

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  12. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 2 Episode 16 - The Mouse from S.O.M.P.
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    #11 - The Mouse from S.O.M.P.

    S2:E16

    Mushmouse takes his mind off his problems by watching The Mouse from S.O.M.P. and sees a commercial to buy his own S.O.M.P. kit, to fight Punkin’ Puss. However, the plan backfires when Punkin’ Puss orders a S.O.M.C. outfit himself. After fighting with their new tools, the duo decides to stop and watch the show together.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 1 Episode 7 - Private Magilla
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #12 - Private Magilla

    S1:E7

    In an attempt to finally get rid of Magilla, Mr. Peebles sends him to join the army. There, he is assigned to a special task after impressing his leaders, taking a rocket to the moon!

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 2 Episode 6 - Shot At And Missed
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #13 - Shot At And Missed

    S2:E6

    Mushmouse moves to California for a cushy-mouse job. At first he thinks that playing “cat and mouse” will be fun, but the fancy cat abuses him in modern ways, he begins missing his feuding days. Punkin’ Puss also missing Mushmouse goes and bring him home, and happily returns with his friend.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 1 Episode 5 - Good Little Bad Guy
    6.9/10(26 votes)

    #14 - Good Little Bad Guy

    S1:E5

    When Daddy Mumbleweed is teaching his son how to be a really good bad guy; he's flabbergasted when Ricochet and Droop-a-Long always are able to stop him from robbing. It isn’t until Ricochet arrests him that Daddy Mumbleweed discovers it was his son who helped in his capture.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 2 Episode 5 - Cactus Ruckus
    6.9/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Cactus Ruckus

    S2:E5

    Ricochet tells Droop-a-Long's nephew Tag-a-Long about the legend of how he met up with a Giant on top of a mesa after the bank was stolen. Ricochet then tells how he was able to catch the Giant and how he was turned into the mountain. Tag-a-Long asks if the story really happened, Ricochet admits he stretched the truth a bit.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 2 Episode 9 - Love at First Fight
    6.9/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Love at First Fight

    S2:E9

    When a zoo gorilla named "Matilda Gorilla" is lonely the zoo keepers bring Magilla to the zoo to keep her company.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 2 Episode 13 - Deep Sea Doodle
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #17 - Deep Sea Doodle

    S2:E13

    After Phoebe the pet goldfish gets sick Mr. Peebles sends Magilla to take Phoebe to "Oceanland" for a checkup. While the fish is getting a checkup, Magilla is causing mayhem throughout Oceanland.

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  19. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 2 Episode 14 - That Was the Geek That Was
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #18 - That Was the Geek That Was

    S2:E14

    When Mr. Peebles sends Magilla to get a package. Magilla returns with a rare South American “Geek” bird, and is put in charge of keeping an eye on it. The bird is able to make itself disappear out of situations, Magilla gets into trouble with people around town when he tries to save the bird.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 1 Episode 3 - Calling All Kin
    6.8/10(30 votes)

    #19 - Calling All Kin

    S1:E3

    After getting tired of feuding with Punkin’ Puss, Mushmouse decides to call in his cousins to help get the upper-hand. At first Punkin’ Puss is confused at how Mushmouse is able to outsmart him, but when he discovers that Mushmouse called his “kin” to help him out, Punkin’ Puss decides to call in his family to help him out.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 1 Episode 4 - Gridiron Gorilla
    6.8/10(27 votes)

    #20 - Gridiron Gorilla

    S1:E4

    Tired of continually losing football games, a coach buys Magilla for his team. After becoming the star player the team is on its way to a winning season, but when an opponent discovers Magilla’s favorite food, they use that information to defeat the team. As a result, Magilla gets sent back to the pet store.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 1 Episode 9 - Hornswoggled
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Hornswoggled

    S1:E9

    While the two are feuding, Mushmouse finds a dog with his muzzle caught. After helping him, he offers to help if he ever gets caught in a situation. Punkin’ Puss tries to catch Mushmouse before he can call his new friend. “Stinky” offers to help Punkin’ Puss, things don’t go as planned when a moose mistakes the sound of Punkin Puss’ horn for a female. The four get chased through the hills by a love-sick moose.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 1 Episode 11 - West Pest
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #22 - West Pest

    S1:E11

    Ricochet gets a letter that he suspects will involve a typical crime to solve. He discovers that Rocky Rattler kidnapped a widow for ransom, Droop-a-Long and Ricochet make pests of themselves trying to save her from the bad guy. As a result, Rocky Rattler turns himself in, and gets reformed.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 1 Episode 12 - Muscle Tussle
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #23 - Muscle Tussle

    S1:E12

    Mushmouse is feeling sorry for himself when his cousin comes for a visit. After Punkin’ Puss takes his nap, the cousins decide to let Megaton beat him up. Punkin’ Puss thinks that Mushmouse finally got the best of him, he decides to leave. However, when he realizes the two were playing a trick on him, Punkin’ Puss stays in the hills to exact his revenge.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 1 Episode 13 - Groovey Movie
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #24 - Groovey Movie

    S1:E13

    A director has a hard time finding a gorilla for his movie. At first Magilla is ecstatic to be starring in a movie, but after being attacked, he tells the director the only way he will stay in the movie is if they continue filming at his home in the pet shop.

    Director:Unknown
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  26. The Magilla Gorilla Show Season 1 Episode 14 - TV Show
    6.8/10(24 votes)

    #25 - TV Show

    S1:E14

    A team wanting to make a movie on a budget, using a real sheriff in a real town. Ricochet recommends Bullhead Buller as the robber, he gets in a spot when he really robs the bank. Ricochet re-captures Bullhead, the movie producer talks him into letting him out to finish, but if he escapes again, the producer has to finish his sentence.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Cradle Robber" is the best rated episode of "The Magilla Gorilla Show". It scored 7.3/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/28/1964. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pet Bet".