List of Space Ghost Coast to Coast episodes

Space Ghost Coast to Coast is an animated talk show starring washed-up superhero Space Ghost, as a late-night talk show host. To aid him, Space Ghost has imprisoned his arch enemies Zorak and Moltar, and has forced them into slavery. Zorak acts as bandleader and Moltar acts as director and producer. They regularly disrupt the show and make no secret of the fact that they hate Space Ghost.

Two pilots were created prior to the series' debut but were never aired on television with the first pilot being released as a special feature on the Volume Two DVD set. The series premiered on April 15, 1994, and ended on May 31, 2008, with a total of 108 episodes over the course of 11 seasons.

Seasons: Pilots · 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 · Specials

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast airedNetwork
Pilots2UnairedN/A
110April 15, 1994 (1994-04-15)November 11, 1994 (1994-11-11)Cartoon Network
28February 20, 1995 (1995-02-20)October 20, 1995 (1995-10-20)
315February 2, 1996 (1996-02-02)December 25, 1996 (1996-12-25)
424July 18, 1997 (1997-07-18)January 1, 1998 (1998-01-01)
511August 7, 1998 (1998-08-07)December 25, 1998 (1998-12-25)
68October 8, 1999 (1999-10-08)December 17, 1999 (1999-12-17)
782May 7, 2001 (2001-05-07)July 22, 2001 (2001-07-22)
6September 2, 2001 (2001-09-02)May 12, 2002 (2002-05-12)Adult Swim
85January 1, 2003 (2003-01-01)December 14, 2003 (2003-12-14)
92January 11, 2004 (2004-01-11)April 12, 2004 (2004-04-12)
109May 30, 2006 (2006-05-30)May 24, 2007 (2007-05-24)GameTap
118September 11, 2007 (2007-09-11)May 31, 2008 (2008-05-31)
Specials5November 4, 1994 (1994-11-04)1996 (1996)Cartoon Network

Episodes

Pilots

TitleGuest(s)Original air date
Untitled Pilot 1
"Andy's Pilot"
Denzel WashingtonNovember 16, 2004 (2004-11-16) (on DVD)

Space Ghost interviews actor Denzel Washington.

Note: This proof of concept test pilot was made in 1993. It features Andy Merrill as Space Ghost and features archived footage of Washington as opposed to an official appearance.

Note: It has never aired on television but a heavily edited version can be found as a bonus on the Volume 2 DVD set under the name "Andy's Pilot".
Untitled Pilot 2Chris Gore & Emma ThompsonUnaired (Unaired)
Space Ghost (voiced by Gary Owens) introduces the show in a "coming soon"-style preview.[1]

Season 1 (1994)

No.TitleGuest(s)Written byOriginal air date
1"Spanish Translation"The Bee Gees, Kevin Meaney & Susan PowterMatthew Maiellaro, Andy Merrill, Khaki Jones & Keith CroffordApril 15, 1994 (1994-04-15)
In this series premiere, Space Ghost declares his fondness for Mexican food to Susan Powter. In addition, comedian Kevin Meaney tells Space Ghost about his dislike of tight pants.
2"Gilligan"Bob Denver, Dawn Wells & Russell JohnsonMatthew Maiellaro, Andy Merrill, Khaki Jones & Keith CroffordApril 22, 1994 (1994-04-22)
Space Ghost interviews the cast of Gilligan's Island and tries to find out if the show is real.
3"Elevator"Ashley Judd, Timothy Leary & Judy TenutaMatthew Maiellaro, Andy Merrill, Khaki Jones & Keith CroffordMay 6, 1994 (1994-05-06)
Space Ghost falls in love with guest Judy Tenuta. Zorak and Moltar try escaping by getting on an elevator.
4"CHiPs"Bill Carter & Joe FranklinMatthew Maiellaro, Andy Merrill & Khaki JonesMay 13, 1994 (1994-05-13)
As Space Ghost interviews his guests, Moltar introduces his fascination of the TV series CHiPs while he produces the show.
5"Bobcat"Bobcat Goldthwait & the RamonesMatthew Maiellaro, Andy Merrill, Khaki Jones & Keith CroffordMay 27, 1994 (1994-05-27)
Space Ghost's real identity Tad Ghostal is revealed by Zorak during an interview with Bobcat. Bobcat wants to have a party with Space Ghost, and Space Ghost won't let Zorak's favorite band; The Ramones, come because they're "punks", but it turns out Zorak gave them Space Ghost's party cake.
6"Punch"Kamal Ahmed, Johnny Brennan, Cindy Guyer & Dian ParkinsonBilly Aronson & Matthew MaiellaroSeptember 16, 1994 (1994-09-16)
Space Ghost, Zorak and Moltar say the word "Punch" a lot.
7"Banjo"Schoolly D & "Weird Al" YankovicChris Feresten & Matthew MaiellaroSeptember 10, 1994 (1994-09-10)
Zorak tests out a mind control spell on Space Ghost and the show's guests. Meanwhile, Space Ghost nurtures a special pet, Banjo the sea monkey, which eventually turns into a giant monster that threatens to destroy the studio.
8"Batmantis"Lee Meriwether, Eartha Kitt & Adam WestMatthew MaiellaroSeptember 30, 1994 (1994-09-30)
"Your mother" captures Moltar, and says she won't let him free unless Space Ghost gives her his power bands. Meanwhile, Zorak becomes Batmantis and attempts to influence Lee Meriwether. The episode is a spoof of the 60s Batman TV series, and features several of its cast members.
9"Self Help"Joyce Brothers, Rich Hall & Anka RadakovichMatthew MaiellaroOctober 7, 1994 (1994-10-07)
Hoping to rehabilitate Zorak, Space Ghost welcomes psychiatrist Dr. Joyce Brothers, who ends up being more concerned about him.
10"Gum, Disease"Danny Bonaduce & Branford MarsalisEvan Dorkin & Sarah DyerNovember 11, 1994 (1994-11-11)
Moltar is sick during the taping of this episode. Meanwhile, during Space Ghost's interviews with Branford and Danny, Zorak demands gum.

Season 2 (1995)

No.TitleGuest(s)Written byOriginal air date
11"President's Day Nightmare"
"1st Annual World Premiere Toon-In"
Craig McCracken, Pat Ventura, Van Partible, Eugene Mattos, Genndy Tartakovsky, Dian ParkinsonMatthew MaiellaroFebruary 20, 1995 (1995-02-20)
Space Ghost shows off his versatility by emceeing Cartoon Network's "World Premiere Toon-In". Members of the Council of Doom appear as judges in a beauty pageant-style competition between five cartoon directors.
12"Story Book"Jim Carrey, Chuck Russell, James Kirkconnell & Carl ClarkMatthew Maiellaro, Chris Feresten, James Kirkconnell & Andy MerrillMarch 17, 1995 (1995-03-17)
A merger of the episodes "The Mask" and "Story Book" with the addition of Lokar as guest host.
13"Girlie Show"Fran Drescher, Carol Channing, Alice Cooper & Russell JohnsonEvan Dorkin, Sarah DyerMarch 24, 1995 (1995-03-24)
Space Ghost does a whole episode dedicated to girls. Zorak gets mad that they didn't have an episode about Jack Klugman.
14"Hungry"Michael Stipe, Lassie & Mujibur and SirajulSpike Feresten & Steve O'DonnellMarch 31, 1995 (1995-03-31)
Space Ghost welcomes Michael Stipe from R.E.M.. Later, he shares time-honored difficult-places-to-reach-while-scratching-stories with Lassie. Zorak introduces the crew to his young nephew, Raymond, and later eats him when the pizza the crew ordered fails to arrive on time.
15"Fire Drill"David Byrne & Donny OsmondDavid Greenberger & Matthew MaiellaroJune 2, 1995 (1995-06-02)
Space Ghost makes Academy Award Winner David Byrne uncomfortable and attempts to get to the root of the feud between former teen idols Donny Osmond and earlier guest Danny Bonaduce.
16"Sleeper"Hulk Hogan & SlashMatt HarriganJuly 28, 1995 (1995-07-28)
Space Ghost is concerned that Hulk Hogan is getting enough oxygen. Moltar and Zorak improvise guitar solos with their voices.
17"Jerk"Sandra Bernhard & B. Palmer MillsEvan Dorkin & Sarah DyerAugust 18, 1995 (1995-08-18)
Space Ghost attempts to create an award-winning show, but his frustration and strict ways make everyone call him a jerk. Introducing Space Ghost's evil twin brother Chad Ghostal.
18"Urges"Catherine Bach & Matthew SweetNell Scovell & Joel HodgsonOctober 20, 1995 (1995-10-20)
It's mating season on Zorak's home planet. Despite the rather unpleasant role the male plays in the mantis love ritual, Zorak gives in to that most common of insect impulses and returns home.

Season 3 (1996)

No.TitleGuest(s)Written byOriginal air date
19"Explode"Terry Jones & Glen PhillipsRob Thomas & Alan LaddieFebruary 2, 1996 (1996-02-02)
Space Ghost talks to Terry Jones and makes many references to the Monty Python series with Zorak. Lokar offers Moltar a job working for him.
20"$20.01"Joel Hodgson & Penn and TellerEvan Dorkin & Sarah DyerFebruary 9, 1996 (1996-02-09)
Moltar and Zorak are fired when Space Ghost replaces them with MOE 2000 (voiced by executive producer Keith Crofford), an unfeeling computer director. This is a loose parody of 2001: A Space Odyssey.
21"Lovesick"Carrot Top & Star LadyScott Lipe, Matt Harrigan & Alan LaddieFebruary 14, 1996 (1996-02-14)
Space Ghost is depressed after a recent break up, and Carrot Top tries to cheer him up.
22"Transcript"Jonathan RichmanMatt Harrigan & Alan LaddieFebruary 23, 1996 (1996-02-23)
Musician Jonathan Richman favors Space Ghost with a couple of charming songs during a meandering conversation.
23"Sharrock"Thurston Moore (as "Fred Cracklin")Michael Cahill, Keith Crofford, Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer, Matt Harrigan, Khaki Jones, Mike Lazzo, Matt Maiellaro, Andy Merrill & Dave WillisMarch 1, 1996 (1996-03-01)
This episode is dedicated to Sonny Sharrock and showcases his musical work, with a moment of silence at the end.
24"Boo!"Michael Norman & Bill NyeMatt Harrigan & Dave WillisMarch 8, 1996 (1996-03-08)
Space Ghost turns to experts for advice on supernatural phenomena such as the disappearance of his phantom cruiser keys.
25"Freak Show"Wylie Gustafson & Bill Manspeaker (of Green Jellÿ)Andy MerrillMay 22, 1996 (1996-05-22)
An eccentric villain called Commander Andy keeps interrupting the show.
26"Switcheroo"Susan Olsen & ElviraEvan Dorkin & Sarah DyerJune 5, 1996 (1996-06-05)
Space Ghost's evil twin brother Chad Ghostal stops by the show with sinister plans to take over Tad Ghostal's job.
27"Surprise"Vinnie Dombroski, Jimmie Walker, Mike Watt, Dennis Diken, Pat DiNizio, Juliana Hatfield, Ben Folds, Cameron Diaz, Mark McEwen, Wes Johnson, Dr. Robert Bakker, Matt Talbott, Judy Tenuta, Lori Fetrick, Steve Henneberry, Method Man, Jill Cunniff, Rodney Trevon Oliver, Rev. Norbert St. Louis, Les Claypool, Larry LaLonde & Bobcat GoldthwaitAndy Merrill & Alan LaddieJune 19, 1996 (1996-06-19)
While Space Ghost struggles to make his way to the mail room and pick up a package, The Council of Doom gathers for a surprise birthday party.
28"Glen Campbell"Matt GroeningMatt Harrigan, Dave Willis & Alan LaddieOctober 9, 1996 (1996-10-09)
Moltar puts the show on "automated technical direction" and disappears in accordance with a manual he's reading entitled The Joy of Escape.
29"Jacksonville"James Hetfield & Kirk HammettAndy Merrill & Dave WillisOctober 16, 1996 (1996-10-16)
Continuing from the previous episode, Moltar is on the run and suspense dominates this episode. Space Ghost is forced to recruit Tansit as his fill-in director, who causes problems before bringing out the guests.
30"Late Show"Janeane Garofalo, Dave Grohl, Flip Orley, & John PopperSpike Feresten & Steve O'DonnellOctober 23, 1996 (1996-10-23)
Former Late Show with David Letterman writers scripted this unabashed spoof of late-night talk show convention.
31"Cookout"Emeril Lagasse, Nathalie Dupree & Martin YanEvan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer & Alan LaddieDecember 11, 1996 (1996-12-11)
The Council of Doom judge a cooking contest. Zorak wants all the bones.
32"Art Show"Laurie Anderson & StompEvan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer & Alan LaddieDecember 18, 1996 (1996-12-18)
Performance artist Laurie Anderson riles Space Ghost by revealing that she never watches television, then waxes conspiratorial about cyberspace. A disengaged Space Ghost invisos out, missing much of the remaining interview.
33"Woody Allen's Fall Project"James KirkconnellChip Duffey, Andy Merrill, Matthew Maiellaro, Khaki Jones, Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer, Chris Feresten, Steve O'Donnell & Spike FerestenDecember 25, 1996 (1996-12-25)
Reenactments of old episodes are done in live-action by various crew members, with introductions by "Space Ghost expert" James Kirkconnell.

Season 4 (1997)

No.TitleGuest(s)Written byOriginal air date
34"Rehearsal"Fred SchneiderChip DuffeyJuly 11, 1997 (1997-07-11)
This flashback episode transports viewers to a dress rehearsal two days before the premiere of Space Ghost Coast to Coast in April 1994. Offering a rare glimpse behind the scenes, "Rehearsal" features Space Ghost, Moltar and Zorak flubbing familiar gags, missing cues and mistiming special effects.
35"Gallagher"Bob Odenkirk & David CrossMark Banker, Rich Dahm, Chip Duffey, Ben Karlin, Sean LaFleur, Andy Merrill, Pete Smith & Dave WillisJuly 18, 1997 (1997-07-18)
Space Ghost introduces "Space Time Quiz Fun 9000" and his "contestants". What follows is a rapid-fire conversation in more ways than one, as Odenkirk's growing addiction to power-band blasts results in a steady volley from Space Ghost.
36"Edelweiss"BeckDave WillisJuly 25, 1997 (1997-07-25)
Zorak is zapped until he can apparently no longer regenerate, leaving Space Ghost without a bandleader. Moltar is instructed to fill in for his dearly departed friend by singing renditions of German folk songs, which puts Beck, the show's lone guest, to sleep. Zorak, who isn't really dead, decides to get back at Space Ghost by "haunting" the set.
37"Anniversary"Judy Tenuta & Bobcat GoldthwaitEvan Dorkin & Sarah DyerAugust 1, 1997 (1997-08-01)
Space Ghost marks a "special notch in the belt that is the Space Ghost saga".
38"Zoltran"Robin Leach & Merrill MarkoeMatt Harrigan & Alan LaddieAugust 8, 1997 (1997-08-08)
Space Ghost chats with Robin Leach until his guest reveals that he is, in fact, an evil villain named Zoltran.
39"Pilot"Lori Fetrick & Steve HenneberryEvan Dorkin & Sarah DyerAugust 15, 1997 (1997-08-15)
Lokar presents the "lost pilot" for the show Birdman Coast to Coast. George Lowe was a singer in the episode, yet his voice was distorted and was not given credit.
40"Speck"Jimmy Cliff & Jack LoganMatt HarriganAugust 22, 1997 (1997-08-22)
Moltar and mechanic-turned-musician Jack Logan share a creepy conversation about items underneath their beds. Meanwhile, an irritating speck in Space Ghost's eye stops the show cold, a final calamity on a night of amusing mishaps.
41"Zorak"Dr. Maxcy Nolan & Steve ArnoldEvan Dorkin & Sarah DyerAugust 29, 1997 (1997-08-29)
An episode dedicated to Zorak.
42"Switcheroo '97"Bill Mumy & Mark HamillRich Dahm, Ben Karlin, Dan Vebber & Alan LaddieSeptember 5, 1997 (1997-09-05)
Zorak and Moltar go to a science fiction convention without inviting Space Ghost, prompting him to create Space Ghost Con '97.
43"Mayonnaise"Jon StewartAndy MerrillSeptember 12, 1997 (1997-09-12)
While attempting to introduce Jon Stewart to the wonders of aroma therapy, Moltar accidentally cuts off his oxygen.
44"Brilliant Number One"Peter Fonda & Buzz AldrinMatthew Maiellaro, Michael Cahill & Alan LaddieSeptember 19, 1997 (1997-09-19)

Space Ghost pays homage to his real boss by continually referring to Peter Fonda as "Ted Turner's brother-in-law". Rammstein's "Wollt ihr das Bett in Flammen sehen?" is used as the opening theme.

Note: An alternate version, entitled "Brilliant Number Two", aired on December 14, 1997.
45"Boo Boo Kitty"Michael McKean & David LanderMatthew MaiellaroSeptember 26, 1997 (1997-09-26)
During Space Ghost's interview with McKean & Lander (or lack thereof), a menacing "kitty" blimp hovers around Ghost Planet.
46"Needledrop"Ice-T, Ernie C & Fred WillardDan Vebber, Sean LaFleur & Alan LaddieOctober 3, 1997 (1997-10-03)
Space Ghost decides to do the "hip shake" throughout the show. Meanwhile, Moltar accidentally releases a ghost into the studio, which steals Zorak's soul.
47"Sphinx"Mike Judge & Harland WilliamsDave WillisOctober 10, 1997 (1997-10-10)
Mike Judge kindly asks Space Ghost to "whack the Rugrats". Space Ghost agrees to the job, as long as he can get onto one of Judge's shows.
48"Pavement"Colin Quinn, Pavement, Red Green, Goldie Hawn & Tommy DavidsonChip Duffey, Andy Merrill, Pete Smith & Dave Willis (credited to "Tad Ghostal")October 17, 1997 (1997-10-17)
In an episode written by Space Ghost himself, "The Beatles" arrive, and their singing disrupts a Goldie Hawn interview. The Great Gazoo also makes a cameo and Zorak goes to "prison".
49"Untitled"George Clinton & Erik EstradaChip Duffey, Matthew Maiellaro & Alan LaddieOctober 24, 1997 (1997-10-24)
Space Ghost, an unofficial member of the P-Funk Mob, sets the groove in motion with George Clinton, but Moltar attempts to wrest the show from Space Ghost's control so he can interview his hero and the star of TV's CHiPs, Erik Estrada.
50"Hipster"The Millionaire & Sam ButeraEvan Dorkin & Sarah DyerOctober 31, 1997 (1997-10-31)
Space Ghost's evil twin brother Chad Ghostal hosts this episode. George Lowe portrays an audience member, uncredited.
51"Piledriver"Rob Zombie & Raven-SymonéMark Banker, Rich Dahm & Alan LaddieNovember 7, 1997 (1997-11-07)
Grandpa Space Ghost (voiced by Randy Savage) stops by the show to visit Tad Ghostal.
52"Suckup"John Henson & Bob GoenMatt Harrigan & Alan LaddieNovember 14, 1997 (1997-11-14)
Desperate for a new gig, Space Ghost kisses up to Talk Soup host John Henson and Entertainment Tonight host Bob Goen by telling each that they are "pretty men". Brak however, spoils the whole affair by spilling gravy on the show's set.
53"Dam"Charlton HestonRandolph Heard & Alan LaddieNovember 21, 1997 (1997-11-21)
This show welcomes its first-ever Academy Award winner, Charlton Heston, who, after much prodding, offers his trophy to Space Ghost.
54"Boat Show"Steve Allen & Andy DickAndy MerrillDecember 5, 1997 (1997-12-05)
This episode is a musical special consisting of 11 numbers. Brak joins in as the melodic "Man on the Street".
55"Telethon"Bob Abdou, Pete Michael & Russ PowellEvan Dorkin & Sarah DyerDecember 12, 1997 (1997-12-12)
Space Ghost holds a telethon with the Council of Doom because he's out of money, but ends up losing even more money.
56"Dimethyl Pyrimidinol Bisulfite"Pat Boone & Chuck DBen Karlin, Rich Dahm & Alan LaddieDecember 19, 1997 (1997-12-19)
Space Ghost and Zorak try to endorse ointment and potted meat to the home viewing audience. Everyone except Space Ghost is severely underwhelmed at the performance of special guest The Rappin' Space Goblin.
57"Joshua[2]"Tony Bennett, Tom Arnold, Afro-Plane, Kathy Kinney, Ginny, the Dog Who Saves Cats, Paul Gilmartin, Annabelle Gurwitch, John Flansburgh, William, the King of Imagination, Ryah Rosenberg & Sean MedlockChip Duffey, Andy Merrill, Pete Smith & Dave WillisJanuary 1, 1998 (1998-01-01)

A parody of corporate videos with a brief appearance at the end of two winners of a haiku contest.

  • Note: This is sometimes considered a season 5 episode due to the release year.

Season 5 (1998)

No.TitleGuest(s)Written byOriginal air date
58"Terminal"Dr. Drew Pinsky & Marc WeinerPete Smith & Matt HarriganAugust 7, 1998 (1998-08-07)
Space Ghost fakes a terminal illness so Zorak and Moltar will have sympathy for him.
59"Toast"Merrill Markoe, Adam Carolla & John HensonMatt Harrigan, Pete Smith & Dave WillisAugust 14, 1998 (1998-08-14)
After Space Ghost declares his love for Merrill Markoe, he receives advice from Adam Carolla, co-host of MTV's Loveline.
60"Lawsuit"Greta Van SusterenEvan Dorkin & Sarah DyerAugust 21, 1998 (1998-08-21)
Space Ghost gets sued by his old sidekicks Jan and Jace. Their lawyer is Space Ghost's arch enemy Dr. Nightmare, Attorney at Law.
61"Cahill"Garrett Morris & Mark McEwenBen Karlin & Brian PosehnAugust 28, 1998 (1998-08-28)
A vicious storm on Ghost Planet has Space Ghost scared silly.
62"Warren"Gary Owens & Col. Bruce Hampton (as Warren)Matt MaeillaroSeptember 4, 1998 (1998-09-04)

Space Ghost grows angry upon learning that he has been 'imposternated' on a bizarre, intergalactic television program.

Note: The premiere airing was an extended edit in which the same events played out three times in a row, running for 35 minutes without commercial breaks. The shorter, 12 minute version was first aired on September 6, 1998 (1998-09-06). The longer version was later released on "The 1998 Episodes" DVD.
63"Chinatown"Tyra Banks & Rebecca RomijnDave WillisSeptember 11, 1998 (1998-09-11)
Space Ghost trades Moltar to a Chinese baseball team and replaces him with a dog. Zorak loses his edge without Moltar.
64"Rio Ghosto"Ben Stiller, Kevin Smith, & Jim JarmuschMark BankerSeptember 18, 1998 (1998-09-18)
Space Ghost pursues a movie career.
65"Pal Joey"Michael MoorePete SmithSeptember 25, 1998 (1998-09-25)
Joey, an overzealous ex-intern, annoys Space Ghost with his antics.
66"Curses"Moby, Emo Philips, Shirley Manson, & James KirkconnellPete SmithNovember 6, 1998 (1998-11-06)
Space Ghost is afflicted by the Curse of Kintavé and is driven to eat all of his guests.
67"Intense Patriotism"Jeff FoxworthyDave WillisDecember 4, 1998 (1998-12-04)
Space Ghost attempts to take Ghost Planet to the United States, and consequently focuses the show on various aspects of America.
68"Waiting for Edward"Denis LearyMatt Harrigan, Matthew Maiellaro, Pete Smith & Dave WillisDecember 25, 1998 (1998-12-25)
While Space Ghost interviews Denis Leary, Moltar destroys Ghost Planet and Space Ghost subsequently appears at a day camp, explaining how he saved Christmas.

Season 6 (1999)

No.TitleGuest(s)Written byOriginal air date
69"Chambraigne"Bob Costas & Al Roker (TV version)Matt Maiellaro, Dave Willis, Jim Fortier & Pete SmithOctober 8, 1999 (1999-10-08)

Space Ghost tries the product "Chambraigne", a shampoo that supposedly enhances intelligence. After watching the show, the inventors of Chambraigne rush to Ghost Planet to try and stop Space Ghost from endorsing their fake product before his idiocy exposes their scam.

Notes: This episode was first released on DVD as a bonus feature on Aqua Teen Hunger Force Volume Five and later on "From the Kentucky Nightmare DVD". The commercial at the beginning was edited for both releases, with Al Roker replaced by George "Al" Lowe. Carl and his son later returned in the Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode "Carl Wash", also available on the Aqua Teen Hunger Force Volume Five.
70"Snatch"Steven WrightN/AOctober 15, 1999 (1999-10-15)

The comedy stakes are high when Space Ghost, Moltar, Zorak and guest Steven Wright are sealed inside the studio by a giant blob and stalked by body-snatching alien pods.

Notes: This episode premiered with an ending featuring a Colonial Man (played by Dave Willis) telling viewers to bid for the ending on eBay. It was later re-aired on January 28, 2000 (2000-01-28) without this closing message. The Colonial Man ending was later included as a bonus on "From the Kentucky Nightmare DVD". An aborted attempt to use the Steven Wright interview, entitled "Dinner with Steven", was released on "The 1998 Episodes" DVD as a "bonus value episode".
71"Girl Hair"HansonMatt Harrigan, Matt Maiellaro, Pete Smith & Dave WillisOctober 22, 1999 (1999-10-22)
Members of Hanson have long hair and Space Ghost is obsessed with combing it. This episode reveals Space Ghost's dark side as well as Zorak's desire to procure teeth so that he can get into clubs. Appearances by the Tooth Fairy and Bizarro Santa Claus bring about one of the weirdest scenes yet staged on the show.
72"Sequel"Captain & TennilleEvan Dorkin & Sarah DyerOctober 29, 1999 (1999-10-29)
After Space Ghost has been sent to the slammer for years of mistreating Jan and Jace, Birdman is called upon to guest host the show, but spends most of his time lamenting an impending divorce from his wife Galaxy Girl, a.k.a. Sylvia.
73"Curling Flower Space"Jerry Springer & Sarah Jessica ParkerMatt Maiellaro, Jim Fortier & Dave WillisNovember 19, 1999 (1999-11-19)
Jerry Springer and Sarah Jessica Parker nearly get trampled in this bizarre romp through the minds of Space Ghost, Moltar and Zorak.
74"Table Read"N/ADave Willis, Jim Fortier, Matt Maiellaro & Mark BankerDecember 3, 1999 (1999-12-03)
The show's voice actors and writers, consisting of George Lowe, C. Martin Croker, Jim Fortier, Dave Willis, Matt Maiellaro, Mike Lazzo and Mark Banker, rehearse (in live-action) the episode "Fire Ant".
75"Fire Ant"Conan O'BrienDave Willis, Matt Maiellaro, Jim Fortier & Mark BankerDecember 10, 1999 (1999-12-10)

Space Ghost spontaneously combusts during his interview with fellow talk show host Conan O'Brien. Later, after vaporizing an ant that bit him, Space Ghost finds another ant in the studio, and vows to follow it home and kill its whole family.

Notes: Two versions of this episode exist, with approximate lengths of 11 and 22 minutes. In the extended episode, a more than 10-minute version of Space Ghost's pursuit of the fire ant across various backdrops is shown, eventually reaching the standard episode's conclusion. This version is currently available on the [adult swim] app.
76"King Dead"Jon BenjaminDave Willis, Matt Maiellaro, Pete Smith, Jim Fortier & Mark BankerDecember 17, 1999 (1999-12-17)
Space Ghost fires Zorak and Moltar and replaces them with Brak and Tansit, but quickly realizes they are poor substitutes. Meanwhile, after breaking into Space Ghost's apartment, Zorak and Moltar decide to derail the show by kidnapping guest Jon Benjamin and holding him for ransom.

Season 7 (2001–02)

The series moved to Adult Swim on September 2, 2001 with the premiere of "Knifin' Around". Another episode featuring Merrill Markoe titled "Drop Out" was planned for this run of episodes[3] but was never produced.

No.TitleGuest(s)Written byOriginal air date
77"Kentucky Nightmare"Willie NelsonMatt Maiellaro & Dave WillisMay 7, 2001 (2001-05-07)
(on Cartoon Network)
Space Ghost signs an endorsement deal with a liquor company, and he is forced to use a shark as the show's new mascot. A bear wanders onto the set, upsetting the normal routine by repeatedly attacking Space Ghost. After remembering a comment Bobcat Goldthwait had made during his interview several years earlier, Space Ghost cracks open all the windows in the studio, which later allows the building to be overrun by giant killer bees.
78"The Justice Hole"Dave ThomasMatt Maiellaro & Dave WillisJuly 22, 2001 (2001-07-22)
(on Cartoon Network)
An agitated Space Ghost leaves his own show, but can't find anything to do. When he tries joining a team of third-rate superheroes based in a hole in the ground outside the Justice League's headquarters, he finds that even the reject heroes don't like him.
79"Knifin' Around"Björk & Thom YorkeMatt Maiellaro & Dave WillisSeptember 2, 2001 (2001-09-02)
Space Ghost has Moltar sub in as the show's host to keep Thom Yorke distracted while he illegally copies the new Radiohead album. Meanwhile, Space Ghost discovers he is married to Björk, but hates being a husband, especially to someone so eccentric.
80"Flipmode"Busta RhymesMatt Maiellaro & Dave WillisOctober 14, 2001 (2001-10-14)
Space Ghost is hosting a "mystery dinner theater" and in the midst, he beats Zorak senseless a number of times and causes a massive gas leak, which causes everyone to hallucinate.
81"Sweet for Brak"Tenacious D (Jack Black & Kyle Gass)Matt Maiellaro & Dave WillisNovember 18, 2001 (2001-11-18)
Space Ghost becomes jealous when Brak's spin-off, The Brak Show, becomes a hit. Meanwhile, Zorak teaches the band Tenacious D how to perform.
82"Mommentary"Willie NelsonMatt Maiellaro & Dave WillisDecember 2, 2001 (2001-12-02)
Special edition of "Kentucky Nightmare" with commentary provided by the show producers' mothers: Harriet Lazzo, Rachel Maiellaro and Sharon Willis.
83"Mommentary: Creator's Commentary"Willie NelsonMatt Maiellaro & Dave WillisMay 12, 2002 (2002-05-12)
Special edition of "Mommentary" with commentary on previous commentary by Mike Lazzo, Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis.
84"Mommentary: Jelly Bean"Willie NelsonMatt Maiellaro & Dave WillisMay 12, 2002 (2002-05-12)
Special edition of "Mommentary" with new commentary from the show's producers Mike Lazzo, Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis.

Season 8 (2003)

Two other episodes were planned for this season but scrapped. One entitled "One Way Out" would have featured Seth Green, while the other, untitled episode would have featured Seth MacFarlane.[4]

No.TitleGuest(s)Written byOriginal air date
85"Baffler Meal"Willie NelsonMatt Maiellaro, Dave Willis & Todd HansonJanuary 1, 2003 (2003-01-01)

Space Ghost sells the show out to a fast food restaurant named Burger Trench, but the restaurant's overzealous mascots, the Aqua Teen Hunger Force (Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad), continually disrupt the show with their relentless promotion of Burger Trench's food.

Notes: Originally written circa 1999–2000 but rejected because of the heavy emphasis on the Aqua Teen Hunger Force characters[5] who appear here in their prototype designs with Shake and Frylock's different voices.[6] The episode is included as a bonus on Aqua Teen Hunger Force Volume 2 along with a deleted opening sequence and commentary.
86"Whipping Post"Dennis MillerMatt Harrigan
Contributing Writers: Jim Fortier, Matt Maiellaro, Pete Smith & Dave Willis
November 16, 2003 (2003-11-16)
Space Ghost is angry about a variety of topics, and rants mightily to his guest, comedian Dennis Miller.
87"Eat a Peach"Todd BarryMatt Harrigan
Contributing Writers: Jim Fortier, Matt Maiellaro, Pete Smith & Dave Willis
November 23, 2003 (2003-11-23)
Moltar and Zorak compete for Space Ghost's attention, while Space Ghost is more concerned with the safety of comedian Todd Barry's automobile.
88"In Memory of Elizabeth Reed"William ShatnerMatt Harrigan
Contributing Writers: Jim Fortier, Matt Maiellaro, Pete Smith & Dave Willis
December 7, 2003 (2003-12-07)
Space Ghost's interview with William Shatner is cut short when he is called into action to take part in an epic battle with the HVAC repairmen working on Zorak's air conditioner. In Space Ghost's absence, Moltar attempts to share some of his Star Trek fanfiction with Shatner.
89"Idlewild South"Jeff ProbstMatt Harrigan
Contributing Writers: Jim Fortier, Matt Maiellaro, Pete Smith & Dave Willis
December 14, 2003 (2003-12-14)
Space Ghost becomes incredibly drunk after Moltar convinces him that tallboys (24oz beers) will make him "feel like a cowboy", and his inebriated antics quickly derail his interview with Survivor host Jeff Probst.

Season 9 (2004)

No.TitleGuest(s)Written byOriginal air date
90"Dreams"Triumph the Insult Comic DogMatt Harrigan
Contributing Writers: Jim Fortier, Matt Maiellaro, Pete Smith & Dave Willis
January 11, 2004 (2004-01-11)
Space Ghost hosts a telethon to raise money for "retardos" and enlists Triumph's help.
91"Live at the Fillmore"
"Unfinished POS"
NoneN/AApril 12, 2004 (2004-04-12)

The show's budget is used to bail Space Ghost out of jail. Afterwards, he, Zorak, and Moltar try to find ways to run the show without that money, but things take a bizarre turn for the worse.

Notes: This episode was left unfinished and was promoted as an "Unfinished POS".[7] The credits for "Kentucky Nightmare" appear at the end.

Season 10 (2006–07)

No.TitleGuest(s)Original release date
92"Billy"Billy MitchellMay 30, 2006 (2006-05-30)
Space Ghost interviews Billy Mitchell.
93"Rand"Rand MillerJune 13, 2006 (2006-06-13)
Space Ghost discusses Myst with Rand Miller.
94"Kenny"Kenny Wayne ShepherdJuly 4, 2006 (2006-07-04)
Space Ghost seeks style advice from Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
95"Al"Allan Alcorn as "Mr. Pong"October 10, 2006 (2006-10-10)
Zorak is reunited with Mr. Pong, his father.
96"Steve"Steve WozniakJanuary 23, 2007 (2007-01-23)
Zorak shops for a "brain cannon".
97"Rob"Rob FulopFebruary 28, 2007 (2007-02-28)
Space Ghost seeks answers after his cat, Marty, dies.
98"Howard"Howard WarshawMarch 17, 2007 (2007-03-17)
Zorak's old nemesis, Yarr, returns after 20 years.
99"Wayne"Wayne CoyneApril 21, 2007 (2007-04-21)
Space Ghost appoints Moltar as the staff cook.
100"Larry"Larry HunterMay 24, 2007 (2007-05-24)
Space Ghost interviews Larry Hunter.

Season 11 (2007–08)

No.TitleGuest(s)Original release date
101"Richard"Richard GarriottSeptember 11, 2007 (2007-09-11)
Space Ghost and Zorak talk to Moltar about his marriage.
102"Stephen"Stephen BristowOctober 31, 2007 (2007-10-31)
Zorak and Moltar torment Space Ghost, after over hearing him discuss his nightmare with Yarr.
103"David"David CraneNovember 11, 2007 (2007-11-11)
Zorak takes over the show when Space Ghost goes searching for Moltar.
104"Chantal"Chantal ClaretDecember 2, 2007 (2007-12-02)
Space Ghost discusses Morningwood with Chantal Claret.
105"Mark"Mark ThompsonMay 4, 2008 (2008-05-04)
Space Ghost interviews Mark Thompson.
106"Bruce"Bruce SternMay 16, 2008 (2008-05-16)
Space Ghost interviews Bruce Stern.
107"Dee"Dee SniderMay 25, 2008 (2008-05-25)
Space Ghost brags about winning a "Golden Throaty" award.
108"Barenaked Ladies"Barenaked LadiesMay 31, 2008 (2008-05-31)
Space Ghost attempts to spice up the show to boost ratings.

Specials

TitleGuest(s)Written byOriginal air date
"The Mask"Jim Carrey & Chuck RussellMatthew MaiellaroNovember 4, 1994 (1994-11-04)
A promotional special released exclusively on the VHS release of The Mask, featuring interviews with the film's star and director. Later shown as a part of the "Le Livre d'Histoire" episode on June 9, 1995.
"A Space Ghost Christmas"Kevin MeaneyMatthew MaiellaroDecember 25, 1994 (1994-12-25)

A special Christmas episode featuring musical segments with the main cast and the Council of Doom.

Notes: Aired in the form of a marathon with its separate segments and songs surrounding older episodes. It originally premiered with "Bobcat", "Batmantis" and "Gum, Disease" shown in-between.
"Space Ghost Syndication Exclusive Special"N/AMatt HarriganNovember 12, 1995 (1995-11-12)

Space Ghost waits for a large cash payment from the "syndication weasels" so he can perform some all-new material.

Notes: This was a one-hour special that aired in syndication; "Batmantis", "Bobcat" and "Jerk" were shown in between its separate segments.
"Planetarium Tour"Thurston MooreMatthew Maiellaro1996 (1996)
In early 1996, there was a planetarium tour that Cartoon Network and Turner produced. The event included the Space Ghost Coast to Coast episodes "$20.01", "Transcript" and "Explode", along with music videos and old 1960s Space Ghost episodes. The event was hosted by Space Ghost, Zorak and Moltar. Thurston Moore made an appearance, from footage of Moore that would later be seen in the episode "Sharrock". This episode/special, with the episodes and music videos edited out, can now be found on YouTube.
"Jonny Quest"TBAMatthew Maiellaro1996 (1996)
Created as a trailer as well as an interview of sorts for Turner Home Entertainment's VHS releases of Classic Jonny Quest. Also included commercial clips.

See also

References

  1. "The Second Pilot". Brak's Scrapbook. Archived from the original on July 12, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  2. "Space Ghost Coast to Coast". Archived from the original on 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2020-08-27 via www.metacritic.com.
  3. The Daily Ghost Planet "More from the con - New Episode Tonight!" Archived 2011-05-14 at the Wayback Machine. July 22, 2001. Accessed March 24, 2011.
  4. The Daily Ghost Planet "New episodes - titles and dates" Archived 2011-05-14 at the Wayback Machine. November 9, 2003. Accessed March 15, 2011.
  5. Rayner, Ben. "Still a Hunger Force to be reckoned with" Archived 2012-10-13 at the Wayback Machine. TheStar.com, April 15, 2007. Accessed January 27, 2008.
  6. Article on Aqua Teen Hunger Force Archived 2011-06-09 at the Wayback Machine in the Chicago Reader
  7. The Daily Ghost Planet "One time airing of a "new" episode to mark C2C's 10th Anniversary" Archived 2011-05-14 at the Wayback Machine April 6, 2004. Accessed March 15, 2011.
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