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DuckTales

DuckTales
★ 7.7/10•1987•TV-Y7•Animation•Mystery•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Scrooge McDuck finds his hands full at home when nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie move to Duckburg. Joined by their loyal pals Launchpad McQuack, Gyro Gearloose and Mrs. Beakley, the DuckTales gang never fails to deliver a wealth of adventure. Get ready for a fortune of fun with DuckTales!

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 18, 1987

Episodes

Episode 1 - Don't Give Up the Ship (1)E122m

Don't Give Up the Ship (1)

The introduction of the series, as Donald Duck joins the Navy and sends Huey, Dewey, and Louie off to live with their uncle Scrooge McDuck. Meanwhile, a mysterious man named El Capitán busts the Beagle Boys out of jail in order for them to help him steal an awkward treasure map in Scrooge's possession.

Sep 18, 1987

Episode 2 - Wronguay in Ronguay (2)E222m

Wronguay in Ronguay (2)

After foiling the Beagle Boys, Scrooge and his nephews decipher the strange marking on the map, which leads to a sunken treasure ship in Ronguay. However, Flintheart Glomgold and El Capitán are out to stop them at every turn.

Sep 18, 1987

Episode 3 - Three Ducks of the Condor (3)E322m

Three Ducks of the Condor (3)

Upon finding out of the Valley of the Golden Suns, Scrooge begins an expedition to find the treasure therein, starting with finding the map that leads to it. First, he must get one half of the map from High Golden Sun Priest Joaquin Slowly.

Sep 18, 1987

Episode 4 - Cold Duck (4)E422m

Cold Duck (4)

The nephews, Webby, and Mrs. Beakley find themselves joining Scrooge in his adventure as he looks for the second half of the treasure map in Antarctica.

Sep 18, 1987

Episode 5 - Too Much of a Gold Thing (5)E522m

Too Much of a Gold Thing (5)

Scrooge develops gold fever as he and the gang make their way to the Valley of the Golden Suns, all the while pursued by El Capitán.

Sep 18, 1987

Episode 6 - Send in the ClonesE622m

Send in the Clones

Magica DeSpell gets the Beagle Boys to help her steal the Number One Dime, disguising them as the nephews.

Sep 21, 1987

Episode 7 - Sphinx for the MemoriesE722m

Sphinx for the Memories

An ancient Egyptian civilization abducts Donald so that he can host a spirit of a Pharaoh.

Sep 22, 1987

Episode 8 - Where No Duck Has Gone BeforeE822m

Where No Duck Has Gone Before

Gyro's props for a science fiction television show accidentally launch the cast into space, and Launchpad becomes the hero when it is realized that he is the only real pilot on board.

Sep 23, 1987

Episode 9 - ArmstrongE922m

Armstrong

Gyro presents the McDuck household with a robot named Armstrong to do their work for them. However, the robot decides it would rather work for itself.

Sep 24, 1987

Episode 10 - Robot RobbersE1022m

Robot Robbers

After the incident with Armstrong, Gyro builds giant human-operated robots for Glomgold, only to have them be stolen and operated by Ma Beagle and the Beagle Boys.

Sep 25, 1987

Episode 11 - Magica's Shadow WarE1122m

Magica's Shadow War

Magica's plot to steal the Number One Dime using her own shadow goes awry when her shadow develops a mind of its own.

Sep 28, 1987

Episode 12 - Master of the DjinniE1222m

Master of the Djinni

Scrooge and Glomgold race for mastership of Aladdin's genie.

Sep 29, 1987

Episode 13 - Hotel StrangeduckE1322m

Hotel Strangeduck

Scrooge turns a castle once owned by mad scientist into a hotel, but he doesn't believe that the place is haunted.

Sep 30, 1987

Episode 14 - Lost Crown of Genghis KhanE1422m

Lost Crown of Genghis Khan

Scrooge goes searching for a crown in the Himalayas, which is guarded by a snow beast. Loosely based on the Carl Barks story of the same name.

Oct 1, 1987

Episode 15 - Duckman of AquatrazE1522m

Duckman of Aquatraz

Scrooge is framed for stealing a painting from Glomgold's art gallery and sent to Aquatraz.

Oct 2, 1987

Episode 16 - The Money VanishesE1622m

The Money Vanishes

The Beagle Boys steal Gyro's handheld teleporter and use it to steal Scrooge's fortune.

Oct 5, 1987

Episode 17 - Sir Gyro de GearlooseE1722m

Sir Gyro de Gearloose

Gyro, tired of being looked upon as a "gadget man", invents a time machine and uses it to go back in time to the Middle Ages.

Oct 6, 1987

Episode 18 - Dinosaur DucksE1822m

Dinosaur Ducks

Scrooge and Launchpad explore a land where dinosaurs still live, but the kids tag along against Scrooge's directions to the contrary.

Oct 7, 1987

Episode 19 - Hero for HireE1922m

Hero for Hire

After being fired by Scrooge, Launchpad is tricked by the Beagle Boys into performing a series of bank robberies disguised as movie scenes.

Oct 8, 1987

Episode 20 - Superdoo!E2022m

Superdoo!

Having a hard time at camp, Doofus accidentally finds a stolen alien crystal that grants him numerous super powers.

Oct 9, 1987

Episode 21 - Maid of the MythE2122m

Maid of the Myth

Mrs. Beakley is abducted by Vikings and it is up to Scrooge and the others to rescue her.

Oct 12, 1987

Episode 22 - Down & Out in DuckburgE2222m

Down & Out in Duckburg

A family debt causes Scrooge to lose his entire fortune, sending his entire family into the poorhouse.

Oct 13, 1987

Episode 23 - Much Ado About ScroogeE2322m

Much Ado About Scrooge

Scrooge and the boys track down a lost play by a famed playwright.

Oct 14, 1987

Episode 24 - Top DuckE2422m

Top Duck

Launchpad's family comes to visit while the Beagle Boys eye Scrooge's new jet so that they can use it to pilfer his Money Bin.

Oct 15, 1987

Episode 25 - Pearl of WisdomE2522m

Pearl of Wisdom

Scrooge learns that a pearl he bought will grant him infinite wisdom once he takes it back to its homeland.

Oct 16, 1987

Episode 26 - The Curse of Castle McDuckE2622m

The Curse of Castle McDuck

Scrooge, the nephews, and Webby visit Scrooge's ancestral home in Scotland, only to be embroiled in a mystery surrounding Castle McDuck.

Oct 19, 1987

Episode 27 - Launchpad's Civil WarE2722m

Launchpad's Civil War

When going to Virginia for a Civil War reenactment, Launchpad encounters aged Confederate veterans who once served under his ancestor, who had lost a battle. Meanwhile, Doofus and the nephews learn that a businessman is exploiting the reenactments for financial gain. Launchpad works to avenge his family's honor by rallying the old veterans to a "rematch" of sorts against the reenactors.

Oct 20, 1987

Episode 28 - Sweet Duck of YouthE2822m

Sweet Duck of Youth

Scrooge and the boys head for Florida in search of the fabled Fountain of Youth.

Oct 21, 1987

Episode 29 - Earth QuackE2922m

Earth Quack

Scrooge and the boys discover that the games of an underground civilization are causing earthquakes directly under the Money Bin.

Oct 22, 1987

Episode 30 - Home Sweet HomerE3022m

Home Sweet Homer

Circe, a sorceress from the past transports Scrooge and the boys back to time of Ancient Greece, where they meet up with Homer.

Oct 23, 1987

Episode 31 - Bermuda Triangle TangleE3122m

Bermuda Triangle Tangle

Scrooge seeks to find out why his ships are disappearing in the Bermuda Triangle.

Oct 26, 1987

Episode 32 - Micro Ducks from Outer SpaceE3222m

Micro Ducks from Outer Space

Scrooge misuses an alien size-shifting device, and accidentally ends up shrinking himself, the boys, and Webby.

Oct 27, 1987

Episode 33 - Back to the KlondikeE3322m

Back to the Klondike

Scrooge takes the kids to the Klondike, where he met an old flame, Glittering Goldie.

Oct 28, 1987

Episode 34 - Horse ScentsE3422m

Horse Scents

Webby helps trains a horse for the Kenducky Derby so the owner will have the money to raise it.

Oct 29, 1987

Episode 35 - Scrooge's PetE3522m

Scrooge's Pet

Scrooge loses the new combination for his vault to a lemming.

Oct 30, 1987

Episode 36 - A Drain on the Economy (1)E3622m

A Drain on the Economy (1)

Scrooge and Glomgold compete in a contest where the winner, being the world's richest duck, becomes the sales broker for a new fruit from Macaroon that works like a flashlight. First, though, Scrooge must keep his fortune away from the Beagle Boys.

Nov 2, 1987

Episode 37 - A Whale of a Bad Time (2)E3722m

A Whale of a Bad Time (2)

As Scrooge tries to deliver his fortune to Macaroon, he experiences an interference in the form of a rogue submarine working for Glomgold.

Nov 3, 1987

Episode 38 - Aqua Ducks (3)E3822m

Aqua Ducks (3)

After dumping his fortune under the sea, Scrooge, along with Launchpad, Gyro, and Doofus, submerges in order to get it out.

Nov 4, 1987

Episode 39 - Working for Scales (4)E3922m

Working for Scales (4)

Glomgold and the Beagle Boys attempt to make sure Scrooge doesn't win the contest on his way to Macaroon.

Nov 5, 1987

Episode 40 - Merit-Time AdventureE4022m

Merit-Time Adventure

The Nephews, Webby, and Doofus attempt to earn a Junior Woodchuck badge in sailing while a sea monster is preying on Scrooge's shipping fleet.

Nov 6, 1987

Episode 41 - The Golden FleecingE4122m

The Golden Fleecing

After hearing about Launchpad's encounter with several Harpies, Scrooge heads to the Black Sea to seek out the legendary Golden Fleece.

Nov 16, 1987

Episode 42 - Ducks of the WestE4222m

Ducks of the West

Scrooge and the boys go to Scrooge's oil wells to find out why they ran dry.

Nov 17, 1987

Episode 43 - Time TeasersE4322m

Time Teasers

Gyro invents a watch that allows anyone to move super fast. But the Beagle Boys want to use it so they can steal all of Scrooge's money.

Nov 18, 1987

Episode 44 - Back Out in the OutbackE4422m

Back Out in the Outback

Something's attacking Scrooge's sheep and shearing off their wool, so Scrooge heads off for Australia to find out what's going on.

Nov 19, 1987

Episode 45 - Raiders of the Lost HarpE4522m

Raiders of the Lost Harp

Scrooge acquires a magical harp that can determine if someone was lying or not. However, Magica de Spell wants the harp for herself, and so does the harp's guardian.

Nov 20, 1987

Episode 46 - The Right DuckE4622m

The Right Duck

After being fired by Scrooge, Launchpad enters the space program, and accidentally gets sent to Mars.

Nov 23, 1987

Episode 47 - ScroogerelloE4722m

Scroogerello

While experiencing a fever, Scrooge has an extended dream sequence parodying the fairy tale of Cinderella, with himself in the titular role.

Nov 24, 1987

Episode 48 - Double-O-DuckE4822m

Double-O-Duck

Launchpad finds himself masquerading as Bruno Von Beak, an agent for the Foreign Organization of World Larceny.

Nov 25, 1987

Episode 49 - Luck o' the DucksE4922m

Luck o' the Ducks

After finding a leprechaun, Scrooge is led to Ireland, where he believes that he'll find a vast fortune of gold.

Nov 26, 1987

Episode 50 - Duckworth's RevoltE5022m

Duckworth's Revolt

After being fired by Scrooge, Duckworth and the boys are abducted by plant aliens and enslaved.

Nov 27, 1987

Episode 51 - Magica's Magic MirrorE5112m

Magica's Magic Mirror

Magica uses a pair of magic mirrors to try to get Scrooge's Number One Dime. First part of double episode: Take Me Out of the Ballgame.

Nov 30, 1987

Episode 52 - Take Me Out of the BallgameE5211m

Take Me Out of the Ballgame

Duckworth coaches the Junior Woodchucks in a baseball game. Second part of double episode: Magica's Magic Mirror

Nov 30, 1987

Episode 53 - Duck to the FutureE5322m

Duck to the Future

Magica sends Scrooge into the future, where she has stolen his Number One Dime and taken over his company.

Dec 1, 1987

Episode 54 - Jungle DuckE5422m

Jungle Duck

While accompanying Scrooge in his search for silver, Mrs. Beakley encounters a Tarzan-like character who used to be a boy she helped raise as a nanny.

Dec 2, 1987

Episode 55 - Launchpad's First CrashE5522m

Launchpad's First Crash

Scrooge and Launchpad reminisce on how they first met.

Dec 3, 1987

Episode 56 - Dime Enough For LuckE5622m

Dime Enough For Luck

Magica tricks Gladstone Gander into stealing the Number One Dime for her, and as a result, he is then cursed with bad luck.

Dec 4, 1987

Episode 57 - Duck in the Iron MaskE5722m

Duck in the Iron Mask

Scrooge and the boys take a trip to visit an old friend of his, Count Roy. However, unknown to Scrooge, Roy's evil twin Ray rules Roy's kingdom with an iron fist.

Dec 7, 1987

Episode 58 - The Uncrashable HindentanicE5822m

The Uncrashable Hindentanic

Scrooge makes a bet with Glomgold that he can make money off a blimp called the Hindentanic.

Dec 8, 1987

Episode 59 - The Status SeekersE5922m

The Status Seekers

Seeking respect from other members of Duckburg's elite, Scrooge hunts down a mask he gave away

Dec 9, 1987

Episode 60 - Nothing to FearE6022m

Nothing to Fear

Scrooge, the nephews, Doofus, and Duckworth are intimidated by a cloud that generates their worst fears, conjured by Magica.

Dec 14, 1987

Episode 61 - Dr. Jekyll & Mr. McDuckE6122m

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. McDuck

Scrooge becomes a victim of a potion that causes him to be obsessive with giving money away. It is up to his nephews to find an antidote before he stays a big spender forever.

Dec 23, 1987

Episode 62 - Once Upon a DimeE6222m

Once Upon a Dime

Scrooge tells the story of how his Number One Dime got his fortune started.

Dec 24, 1987

Episode 63 - Spies In Their EyesE6322m

Spies In Their Eyes

A hypnotist brainwashes Donald into giving her a remote control device for a submarine that's Scrooge's companies built for the navy.

Dec 25, 1987

Episode 64 - All Ducks On DeckE6422m

All Ducks On Deck

Donald makes up a story about being a hero to the nephews. They stow away in the Navy and try to make him a hero. Meanwhile, The Phantom Blot has a spy infiltrating the Navy while he has Scrooge McDuck and Launchpad McQuack as prisoners on Cat Island after they go to investigate Scrooge's fishing fleet there.

Dec 30, 1987

Episode 65 - Ducky Horror Picture ShowE6522m

Ducky Horror Picture Show

Scrooge finances a meeting house, which is then used by a group of horror movie-based monsters.

Dec 31, 1987

Episode 66 - Till Nephews Do Us PartE6622m

Till Nephews Do Us Part

Scrooge is romanced by a billionairess named Millionara Vanderbucks, but as the nephews and Webby find out, she only wants his money.

Jan 1, 1988

Actors

Alan Young

Alan Young

Scrooge McDuck (voice)

Russi Taylor

Russi Taylor

Huey Duck / Dewey Duck / Louie Duck (voice)

Terence McGovern

Terence McGovern

Launchpad McQuack (voice)

Chuck McCann

Chuck McCann

Duckworth / Burger Beagle / Bouncer Beagle (voice)

Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Bigtime Beagle / Baggy Beagle / Bubba the Caveduck (voice)

Hal Smith

Hal Smith

Gyro Gearloose / Flintheart Glomgold (voice)

Joan Gerber

Joan Gerber

Mrs. Bentina Beakley (voice)

Brian Cummings

Brian Cummings

Doofus Drake (voice)

Hamilton Camp

Hamilton Camp

Fenton Crackshell (voice)

June Foray

June Foray

Ma Beagle / Magica De Spell / Mrs. Featherby (voice)

Kathleen Freeman

Kathleen Freeman

Mrs. Crackshell (voice)

Tony Anselmo

Tony Anselmo

Donald Duck (voice)

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