The WORST episodes of Popeye the Sailor
Every episode of Popeye the Sailor ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Popeye the Sailor!
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 - Seein' Red, White 'n' Blue
Season 1943 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/19/1943
After receiving a draft notice, Bluto arrives at the office of the draft board feigning illness in the hopes of dodging his service. Popeye, who is manning the office, calls Bluto’s bluff, leading Bluto to run off to try and injure himself.
#2 - Moving Aweigh
Season 1944 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/22/1944
It's moving day for Olive, with Popeye and Shorty arriving with a truck to lend a hand. Their arrival earns the ire of a policeman as their clumsiness leads to numerous accidents and general chaos.
#3 - Puppet Love
Season 1944 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/11/1944
Bluto makes a life-like marionette that looks just like Popeye as part of a ploy to sour Olive's affections for him. The ruse is working when Popeye finally catches on and turns the tables on Bluto.
#4 - Alpine for You
Season 1951 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/18/1951
In this alpine adventure, Popeye and Olive Oyl embark on a mountain climbing expedition in the Swiss Alps. As Popeye yodels his way up the mountain, Olive is hauled up behind him, capturing photographs. Their progress catches the attention of Bluto, a self-proclaimed "world famous mountain guide," who becomes infatuated with Olive. Bluto attempts to convince Olive that they need a professional guide, but Popeye resists. Eventually, Olive, feeling overwhelmed, agrees to go with Bluto, who takes her to a dark cave. Her screams alert Popeye, leading to a climactic battle that carves a Mount Rushmore-like sculpture in the mountain. Popeye is knocked into a snowbank, where a Saint Bernard dog revives him with spinach, after consulting a handy Popeye comic book. Fully recovered, Popeye rescues Olive and delivers a final blow to Bluto, causing the stars around his head to form the Paramount logo.
#5 - Silly Hillbilly
Season 1949 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/9/1949
Popeye's traveling department store comes to hillbilly country.
#6 - Thrill of Fair
Season 1951 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/1951
In this short, Popeye accompanies Olive Oyl and Swee'Pea to a county fair. While Olive enters her prize pig, Smedley, into a contest, Popeye is left to entertain Swee'Pea. The baby becomes fascinated with Jojo, the India Rubber Man, and attempts to mimic his stretchy antics, leading to a series of misadventures. Swee'Pea's balloon floats away, and he chases it, causing Popeye to frantically search for him amidst the fair's attractions. The cartoon showcases typical Popeye humor, with the sailor using his strength and resourcefulness to handle the situation.
#7 - Vacation with Play
Season 1951 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/19/1951
In this short, Popeye and Olive Oyl embark on a vacation to Lake Narrowhead. While Popeye seeks rest and relaxation, Olive is eager to participate in various athletic activities. She attends a swimming instruction session led by Bluto, the resort's athletic director, who takes a personal interest in Olive. Popeye, feeling jealous and protective, intervenes to ensure Olive's safety and well-being. The cartoon showcases typical Popeye humor, with Popeye using his strength and resourcefulness to handle the situation.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - The Fly's Last Flight
Season 1949 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/23/1949
Popeye is settling in for a nap in his hammock, but every sound in the city is disturbing him until he moves indoors. Even there, he's plagued by houseflies.
#11 - Barking Dogs Don't Fite
Season 1949 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/28/1949
Having to walk Olive's dainty French Poodle, Frenchy, both human and dog are bullied by Bluto and his vicious bulldog.
#12 - Tar with a Star
Season 1949 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/12/1949
Popeye becomes a sheriff of a lawless Western town.
#13 - Hot Air Aces
Season 1949 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/24/1949
Popeye and Bluto are airplane pilots racing around the world. Bluto has a rocket-type plane and Popeye has a sad old prop model that has to be hand-started.
#14 - Popeye's Premiere
Season 1949 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/25/1949
Popeye and Olive are at the premiere of Popeye's new movie. He gets a little too wrapped up in the movie, interacting with it at various points, and even handing the screen version of himself a can of spinach. The movie itself is the story of Aladdin, minus the songs and about half the footage of Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp (1939), the short it's cut from.
#15 - Symphony in Spinach
Season 1948 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/31/1948
Singer Olive Oyl needs an accompanist, and both Popeye and Bluto apply for the job.
#16 - Robin Hood-Winked
Season 1948 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/12/1948
Popeye is Robin Hood; he's got a sidekick, Little John. Bluto is the tax collector, and Olive is the owner/barmaid at the local pub.
#17 - Snow Place Like Home
Season 1948 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/3/1948
Popeye and Olive are relaxing in the water off Miami when a hurricane hits.
#18 - Spinach vs Hamburgers
Season 1948 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/27/1948
Popeye's nephews would rather have hamburgers than spinach, so Popeye recounts some of his past exploits where spinach saved the day.
#19 - A Wolf in Sheik's Clothing
Season 1948 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/30/1948
Popeye and Olive are riding a camel in Arabia. They stop to fill the camel with water and freshen up a bit; Olive muses aloud that she'd like to kiss a sheik.
#20 - Wigwam Whoopee
Season 1948 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/17/1948
Popeye follows along behind the Mayflower in his own rowboat.
#21 - The Island Fling
Season 1946 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/27/1946
Bluto is Robinson Crusoe; Popeye and Olive approach his island on a raft.
#22 - Dizzy Divers
Season 1935 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/26/1935
Popeye invites Bluto to assist him on a deep sea dive for treasure, promising a 50/50 split. Instead, Bluto steals the map and races off to the dive site. Popeye arrives behind him and the two fight underwater while searching for the sunken treasure.
#23 - Pilgrim Popeye
Season 1951 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/13/1951
In this Thanksgiving-themed short, Popeye and Olive Oyl are preparing for the holiday when they are visited by a group of pilgrims. The pilgrims are in need of assistance, and Popeye steps in to help them overcome various challenges. The cartoon showcases typical Popeye humor, with Popeye using his strength and resourcefulness to handle the situation.
#24 - Nearlyweds
Season 1957 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/8/1957
Popeye and Bluto both plan to marry Olive Oyl, but Popeye proposes first. When Olive says, "Yes!" to Popeye, Bluto sets out to make Popeye look bad, break up the wedding, and win Olive over.
#25 - Patriotic Popeye
Season 1957 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/10/1957
Popeye is enjoying watering his patriotic garden on July 4 when he catches his nephews attempting to light fireworks. The game is on when he attempts to confiscate the fireworks and the boys strike back with edgy pranks.