The WORST episodes of The Mysterious Cities of Gold

Every episode of The Mysterious Cities of Gold ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Mysterious Cities of Gold!

In the year 1532, Mendoza, a Spanish Navigator, Estaban, a young orphan, Zia, a young Incan girl, and a band of Spanish sailors set sail from Barcelona in search of El Dorado, the Mysterious City of Gold. Each is on a personal quest of discovery, heritage, and wealth.

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The Prophecy
star
3.05
40 votes

#1 - The Prophecy

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/4/2013

After thwarting the attack of The Red Scarves and discovering the treachery of Bao Xing-Ji, our heroes take off for Peking. They must find Ambrosius and get on to the trail of The Yellow Dragon.

The Son of the Sun
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3.77
64 votes

#2 - The Son of the Sun

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/15/2013

Stuck inside the Stomach of Buddha, Zia has saved Esteban who was stung by a scorpion. Meanwhile, the grown ups, guided by Ambrosius' compass, explode a hole into the ground to help them escape.

The Stomach of Buddha
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3.83
66 votes

#3 - The Stomach of Buddha

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/25/2013

While in search of Li Shuang, a friend of Esteban's father, our heroes are separated in a violent sandstorm: Zia is taken away by a young Mongol, Esteban and Tao are imprisoned by Chinese guards.

The Sleeping Garden
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3.85
67 votes

#4 - The Sleeping Garden

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/8/2013

Inside the Stomach of Buddha our young heroes discover an extraordinary lab in which the Yellow Dragon has been charged with energy. While rescuing Tao from a crater, Esteban gets stung by a scorpion.

Like a Prince
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3.85
67 votes

#5 - Like a Prince

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/1/2013

Hiding in the Imperial Palace, Esteban finally manages to recover the Yellow Dragon. Tao and Ambrosius concoct a Plan B to help him escape from the Forbidden City.

The Escape
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4.15
65 votes

#6 - The Escape

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/8/2013

The Labyrinth
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4.28
67 votes

#7 - The Labyrinth

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/1/2013

Li Shuang leads our heroes into a secret passage to the Stomach of Buddha. Thanks to their medallions, Esteban and Zia discover an incredible metal labyrinth, whose walls are closing in on them.

Treason
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4.63
65 votes

#8 - Treason

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/27/2013

Our heroes discover that the monk, Tian Li, is able to decipher ancient Chinese similar to that on Ambrosius' book. Tao and Esteban set off to go get the precious text in The Condor.

In the Hands of Pirates
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4.69
74 votes

#9 - In the Hands of Pirates

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/30/2013

Our heroes try to escape the pirates but Esteban and Tao are captured and taken to the pirate camp. Mendoza persuades Zia to try to pilot the Golden Condor and fly to the aid of the boys. Tao and Esteban try to escape but they are spotted by Pang-Zi, the leader of the pirates, who wants to know everything about the Big Gold bird.

In the Forbidden City
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4.69
71 votes

#10 - In the Forbidden City

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/25/2013

While pursuing the man who stole the Yellow Dragon, Esteban finds himself stuck inside the Forbidden City and must pass himself off as the Imperial Prince!

All Aboard!
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4.72
74 votes

#11 - All Aboard!

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/31/2013

The pirates attack Ambrosius' ship that transforms itself into an incredible flying Nave!

The Black Pearl
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4.72
69 votes

#12 - The Black Pearl

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/11/2013

Learning where the yellow dragon can be found, Mendoza and Ambrosius go off in search of a temple. Meanwhile, the children meet with Mei Li, a young Chinese girl who shows them around Peking.

In Search of the Yellow Dragon
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4.76
68 votes

#13 - In Search of the Yellow Dragon

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/18/2013

Thanks to Yu Chunhe, the high priest of the Taoist temple, our heroes find the famous Yellow Dragon. Unfortunately, a man who has been spying on them since their arrival, steals the precious Dragon.

Shaolin
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4.80
69 votes

#14 - Shaolin

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/1/2013

On the way to Peking, our heroes find refuge in a Shaolin temple. Mendoza, hurt during a fight, is taken care of by the Great Master. At nightfall, someone sneaks in to leave a venomous snake.

The Alchemist
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4.85
72 votes

#15 - The Alchemist

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/31/2013

Will our heroes be able to escape the jaws of Pang-Li's alligator?

The Fresco of the Evil Eyes
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4.97
93 votes

#16 - The Fresco of the Evil Eyes

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/29/2013

While searching for The Eyes That See All in the ruins of a cursed temple, our heroes are attacked by Zares who lashes out on Mendoza, Sancho, and Pedro.

The Expedition
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4.97
65 votes

#17 - The Expedition

Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 10/20/2013

In the Himalayas, our heroes discover a frozen Olmec holding a strange map. They meet Lian Li again, who has come to forewarn them of a great danger.

The Secret of the Drum
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5.05
76 votes

#18 - The Secret of the Drum

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/23/2013

After a long journey, our heroes arrive in the south of China and settle in the region of Guilin. Here, they make the acquaintance of a young Chinese boy called Zhi and his Panda, Yang-Yang who welcome them to their village during the ceremony of the Dragon.

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Face to Face
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5.14
66 votes

#19 - Face to Face

Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 11/10/2013

Back in the village, the children happily reunite with Ambrosius. Mendoza reveals to Esteban that his father is alive and waiting for him. Esteban meets with his father, but their reunion is cut short.

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The Nest of the Condor
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5.19
68 votes

#20 - The Nest of the Condor

Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 10/27/2013

Our young heroes and Ambrosius have managed to enter the second City of Gold. Esteban and Zia receive a message delivered by holograms of The Sages of Mu and Atlantis.

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The Oasis
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5.25
91 votes

#21 - The Oasis

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/22/2013

The Pyramid of Mu has put our heroes on to the trail of a fresco depicting The Eyes That See All, near an oasis in the desert. But Zares is there too, and attempts to do away with Mendoza.

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The Fire of the Dragon
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5.26
92 votes

#22 - The Fire of the Dragon

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 10/13/2013

At the location of The Eyes That See All, the Yellow Dragon ignited a path of fire to the top of a Himalayan mountain. Back on the ship, Ambrosius and the children notice somebody has come onboard.

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The Separation
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5.32
93 votes

#23 - The Separation

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 10/6/2013

After Ambrosius set them free, our heroes learn that the fresco is a copy of The Eyes That See All located in Tibet.

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The Revelation
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5.99
95 votes

#24 - The Revelation

Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 11/3/2013

Our heroes have escaped The City as it was closing in upon itself. So has Ambrosius, who has stolen a matrix of olishark from the City of Gold.

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Revelations
star
6.00
6 votes

#25 - Revelations

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/15/2021

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