The BEST episodes of Magilla Gorilla season 1

Every episode of Magilla Gorilla season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Magilla Gorilla season 1!

Magilla Gorilla was about a gorilla for sale in a pet store that no one wants to buy. With voice talents including Mel Blanc (Looney Tunes: Voice Artist) and Don Messick, this show was an instant classic.

Last Updated: 10/12/2026Network: SyndicationStatus: Ended
Big Game
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#1 - Big Game

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/14/1964

After a millionaire finally buys Magilla, he soon finds out he is really a big game hunter, out for one last kill.

Gridiron Gorilla
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#2 - Gridiron Gorilla

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/21/1964

Mr. Peebles gives Magilla away to a football coach, who recruits him as a fullback in the Pennsylucky Lions team against the Wabash Cannonballs.

Private Magilla
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#3 - Private Magilla

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/28/1964

Magilla has been assigned with the military as a private. He bests the army and is about to be sent on a mission to the moon.

Bank Pranks
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#4 - Bank Pranks

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/4/1964

Mr. Peebles sells Magilla to a couple of thieves who are hoping to make use of him, but Magilla foils their robbery attempt.

Groovey Movie
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#5 - Groovey Movie

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/11/1964

The director of Grotesque Pictures buys Magilla for his newest motion picture, but the showbiz proves to be painful for Magilla.

Airlift
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#6 - Airlift

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/18/1964

Magilla accidentally drinks a potion left in the fridge and ends up floating above the city, where advertising executives spot him and want him for their new campaign.

Come Blow Your Dough
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#7 - Come Blow Your Dough

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/25/1964

Ogee buys Magilla for one penny when Mr. Peebles has a sale in his pet shop. Unfortunately when Ogee brings Magilla home, her parents do not agree with the purchase.

Mad Scientist
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#8 - Mad Scientist

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/3/1964

Magilla is going to be the subject of scientific experiments unless he can escape from the Mad Scientist who has him.

Masquerade Party
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#9 - Masquerade Party

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/10/1964

Magilla goes to a party where everyone thinks he is in a costume.

Come Back Little Magilla
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#10 - Come Back Little Magilla

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/17/1964

When Ogee’s father refuses to buy Magilla for her, she decides to run away in retaliation. Before going to Hollywood to get a job that will pay her enough money to buy the gorilla, Ogee stops by Mr. Peebles Pet Store to tell Magilla goodbye.

Fairy Godmother
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#11 - Fairy Godmother

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/24/1964

Magilla reads a book about a Fairy Godmother, and then his own Fairy Godmother appears and grants him three wishes.

Planet Zero
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#12 - Planet Zero

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/31/1964

Magilla takes a trip to outer space and visits Planet Zero where aliens mistake him for a human. He is then subjected to taking tests determining whether or not the aliens should take over Earth or not.

Prince Charming
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#13 - Prince Charming

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/7/1964

When Ogee goes to visit Magilla at Mr. Peebles pet store, the gorilla begins telling her numerous fairy tales; one of which involves a beautiful princess having to kiss a homely animal to turn him into her Prince Charming.

Motorcycle Magilla
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#14 - Motorcycle Magilla

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/14/1964

Magilla accidentally starts a scooter and rides it around town, with Mr. Peebles chasing after him. They then get saved by a helicopter pilot after riding over a waterfall and Magilla then decides to take another joyride, only this time in the helicopter.

Is That Zoo?
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#15 - Is That Zoo?

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/21/1964

After making a mess in the store on his unicycle, Mr. Peebles decides to donate Magilla to the local zoo so people could admire him from a distance.