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The Wild Thornberrys S1E5 — Matadi or Bust

7.5

The Wild Thornberrys•Season 1•Episode 5

Matadi or Bust

7.5/10 · 69 votesSep 15, 1998

Ranked #13 of 20 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

When Eliza, Darwin and Donnie are flung from a Matadi-bound barge and stranded on the banks of the Congo river, they must traverse the cliffs and crags of mountainous Zaire in order to catch up with her family.

Directed bySylvia Keulen

Written byCarolyn Omine

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Cast6

Lacey Chabert

Lacey Chabert

Eliza Thornberry (voice)

Jodi Carlisle

Jodi Carlisle

Marianne Thornberry (voice)

Tim Curry

Tim Curry

Nigel Thornberry (voice)

Flea

Flea

Donnie Thornberry (voice)

Danielle Harris

Danielle Harris

Debbie Thornberry (voice)

Tom Kane

Tom Kane

Darwin (voice)

Crew2

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Sylvia Keulen

Director

C

Carolyn Omine

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Matadi or Bust" is episode 5 of The Wild Thornberrys season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 69 votes, ranking #13 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Sylvia Keulen and written by Carolyn Omine, it aired on September 15, 1998.

Next: E6 · Temple of Eliza Best of Season 1