The BEST episodes of Popeye the Sailor season 1950
Every episode of Popeye the Sailor season 1950, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Popeye the Sailor season 1950!
Follows the adventures of the famed spinach-eating sailor man. Popeye started out as a character in the daily comic strip "Thimble Theatre" in 1929. In the early 30s, Max and Dave Fleischer made him the star of his own cartoon. Bluto, Popeye's rival, will do anything it takes to get Olive Oyl, Popeye's girlfriend. Popeye is always willing to get her out of trouble.
#1 - Jitterbug Jive
Season 1950 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/23/1950
The story unfolds with Olive Oyl preparing for a party at her home. She speaks in syncopated rhyme, and her movements align with the swing music playing in the background. Popeye arrives, bringing "parlor games for a real old-fashioned party," but Olive finds him old-fashioned compared to the zoot-suited Bluto. Bluto sabotages Popeye's attempts, and eventually pours quick-drying cement into the apple water, trapping Popeye. Popeye rolls downhill into a vegetable shop, finds spinach, and transforms into a hip, zoot-suited character. He rescues Olive, dances with her, and defeats Bluto, who ends up encased in a water bubble.
#2 - Riot in Rhythm
Season 1950 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/1950
In this musical short, Popeye's nephews are practicing their music while Popeye is trying to fall asleep. The noise from their instruments disturbs him, leading Popeye to tell them a story to help them sleep. However, the nephews continue their noisy antics, causing Popeye to become increasingly frustrated. The cartoon showcases various comedic scenarios as Popeye attempts to manage the chaos caused by his nephews' musical endeavors.
#3 - The Farmer and the Belle
Season 1950 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/1950
In this short, Olive Oyl is struggling to manage her farm and wishes for a competent farmhand. Popeye and Bluto, both on shore leave, come across her "Farmhand Wanted" sign and decide to compete for the job. The tasks include fetching water from a well, picking apples, shoeing a horse, and gathering eggs. Popeye feeds spinach to a hen, causing her to lay an excessive number of eggs, which eventually end up all over Bluto.
#4 - Beach Peach
Season 1950 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/12/1950
The story unfolds on a crowded beach where Popeye and Olive Oyl are enjoying their day. Olive remarks, "Oh, Popeye, the beach just sands me!" As they settle in, a muscular lifeguard notices Olive and becomes infatuated with her. He approaches Olive, attempting to flirt with her, which leads to a rivalry between him and Popeye. The lifeguard challenges Popeye, leading to a series of comedic confrontations. Eventually, Popeye consumes his spinach, gaining the strength to defeat the lifeguard and win Olive's affection.
#5 - Popeye Makes a Movie
Season 1950 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/11/1950
In Popeye Makes a Movie, Popeye and Olive Oyl prepare to make a movie, with Popeye's nephews watching behind the scenes. The majority of the short consists of a significant portion of Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves, which makes up over 80% of this release. The nephews occasionally interact with the production, adding a layer of meta-commentary to the film. The short is notable for its use of recycled animation and its self-referential humor.
#6 - Quick on the Vigor
Season 1950 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/6/1950
In this carnival-themed episode, Popeye takes Olive Oyl to the fair, where they enjoy various attractions. While Popeye is busy winning candy at the "Ring the Bell" strength test, Bluto, the strongman, seizes the opportunity to flirt with Olive. A rivalry ensues, culminating in a rigged contest where Bluto attempts to outdo Popeye in feats of strength. As is typical, Popeye consumes spinach to gain the upper hand, leading to a humorous and action-packed conclusion.
#7 - Baby Wants Spinach
Season 1950 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/29/1950
In this short, Popeye is tasked with babysitting Swee'Pea while Olive Oyl goes shopping. While Popeye prepares food, Swee'Pea crawls outside after his ball and encounters various dangerous situations, including being in close proximity to zoo animals like an elephant, lion, and alligator. Popeye rescues him each time, but during a final encounter with a gorilla, Swee'Pea accidentally consumes Popeye's spinach, gaining temporary strength to save Popeye. When Olive returns, she finds Popeye injured and surrounded by new "pets" Swee'Pea has brought from the zoo.
#8 - How Green is My Spinach
Season 1950 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/27/1950
To finally defeat Popeye, Bluto sets out to destroy the spinach crop.
#9 - Gym Jam
Season 1950 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/17/1950
The story unfolds on "Ladies Day" at Popeye's gym, where Olive Oyl is the only customer. Bluto, eager to get closer to Olive, disguises himself in drag to gain entry. Popeye, mistaking Bluto for a woman, offers assistance, while Bluto secretly sabotages Popeye's efforts. The ruse is eventually uncovered, leading to a comedic confrontation between Popeye and Bluto.