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Top 10 Scooby-Doo Episodes/Films

10/11/2022

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I was thinking about posting this later since I typically do one article a month, but there's enough negativity surrounding the franchise lately that I thought it might be good to focus on something more positive! :) Last week, I did an article highlighting my top 10 least favorite episodes/films in the franchise. I thought it would be a fun idea to do the opposite in this post: highlighting my top 10 favorite Scooby episodes/films in the franchise. Those that know me probably already know many of my top episodes, but I don't know if I've ever laid them all out before like this on the blog. Note that this list does include a few culprit spoilers, so if you haven't seen these episodes, you may want to watch them before reading this list.
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Honorable mention: Doo Not Disturb
This episode excellently combines excellent comedy with a very sinister tone. It feels like this has a perfect balance of silliness and darkness. The plot of the gang being stuck in a hotel in the middle of a snowstorm feels quite creepy, yet the series still keeps its same goofy tone while also maintaining that darker vibe. The Ghost of Mother is an absolutely terrifying villain, and for that reason, she's one of my favorite villains of the entire franchise. I really appreciate this episode for having such a dark tone while retaining the comedy that I love so much about Be Cool.
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10. Wrath of the Krampus
To be honest, I don't think this would be as high as it is without that ending. The fact that the ending reveals everything that happened in this episode is all just an elaborate plan to trick the old Mystery Incorporated is genius. The shocked look on the Old Mystery Incorporated's face at the end is so satisfying haha. This episode also gets major props from me for including such a unique villain that had never been used yet in the franchise, since we're getting to a point where it's hard to come up with a completely different villain type when we've got over 600 episodes and films. I really like everything about the episode, but yeah, that ending is what puts it on that list because it's so shockingly genius.
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9. Some Fred Time
I absolutely love this Be Cool episode. I tend to gravitate towards content that has very random, authentically strange comedy, so Be Cool's absurdist humor definitely resonated with me quite a bit. That's why this episode is one of my favorites. It's such a perfect combination of great comedy (especially at the beginning of the episode) and an excellent mystery. I also really liked how we get to know Daphne a bit better through staying at her beach house. In addition to the comedy, the plot of the gang trying to conceal a mystery from Fred made it really interesting.
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8. Vampire Bats and Scaredy Cats
I would argue besides Zombie Island, this may be one of the darkest things in the Scooby franchise. If there was one thing season 2 did really well, it was creating plots that had a super dark tone. Certain scenes in this episode are aesthetically just so creepy, notably the vampire calling Lisa from a dark room, Shaggy, Scooby and Scooby-Dum crawling through the ventilation system, and especially Lisa turning into a vampire when Shaggy, Scooby and Dum had barricaded the room. The fact that the vampire is Lisa's uncle also makes this episode dark in a sadistic way, because this man was Lisa's guardian, and he completely betrayed her and tried to scare her just so he'd get all the hotel profits. It's a truly despicable thing to do, and I would argue this is one of the darkest episodes for that reason as well as the overall tone.
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7. Guess Who's Knott Coming to Dinner?
To me, this feels like the most classic haunted house episode in the franchise, at least in terms of how well it captures the essence of Scooby. "A Night of Fright Is No Delight" is certainly in that range as well, and it would ranks somewhere in the early teens of my list of favorites. The length really does this episode justice in the sense that it allows for us to really explore the haunted house in depth. Don Knotts is an excellent guest star, and I love that he didn't just play himself. The fact that Don has made up this entire cast of characters that he's impersonating makes this episode so interesting and really elevates the stakes of the episode, because there's so much going on that you have no idea what kind of madness is going to happen next haha. I also really like the Ghosts of Captain Moody as villains. I have heard the complaint that them not having faces brings them down a bit for some reason, but personally I think it makes them even scarier. Again, I would argue the setting is the real star of this episode, and it may be one of my favorite Scooby settings ever. The depth in which the house is explored from top to bottom, as well as the idea that the gang is truly trapped in this house for the night with no way out makes for an incredible plot for me.
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6. Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost
Although I do like Zombie Island slightly better, this film is super close quality-wise. The setting of Oakhaven is so beautifully animated and really draws you into the film. Even though the film takes a little while to get going, I feel like the longer exposition than normal was time well spent. The film does a great job building the characterization so you can really get to know each of the side characters on a deep level, rather than just having them be a random character that we meet for a second and never see again. Like with Zombie Island, the writers did a great job creating a more mature tone for this film. I loved the twist at the end where the first witch is just a publicity stunt, but then Ben Ravencroft unleashes the real ghost of his ancestor Sarah. It was definitely unexpected the first time I saw the movie as a kid! And of course, this film gets major points for introducing the best recurring characters in franchise history: The Hex Girls!
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5. Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
What more do I need to say haha. Zombie Island is one of the most iconic films in franchise history for good reason. The villains are absolutely terrifying, and the more serious tone of this film allows us to see a more mature side of the gang, which is really cool. The plot is so well-written that it keeps you on the edge of the seat all throughout the film. Not only that, but the backgrounds and animation are absolutely immaculate. I would be overjoyed if we got anything that even moderately matched the tone and detail of this film. You can tell that so much love and care was put into making this film, and I think it will remain a true classic forever for that reason.
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4. Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers
This is another film that feels quintessentially Scooby to me. Although there is some uncertainty about whether the ghosts and monsters are real or not, the whole movie being centered around the guys going on a scavenger hunt while dodging ghosts and ghouls feels like it perfectly captures the essence of the franchise. The score of this film in particular feels so Scooby-ish to me. It sounds both spooky yet kind of lighthearted, which captures the franchise in a nutshell. I loved all The New Scooby-Doo Movies episodes that utilized multiple monsters in the same mystery (i.e. "The Spooky Fog," "The Mystery of Haunted Island," "The Exterminator," and "The Haunted Carnival"), so naturally, I loved the use of multiple monsters here as well. All of the villains had amazing designs, and the additional runtime really helped all of the villains to get their moment. I also have always appreciated how this movie is so open-ended, where you could interpret it as all the ghosts being fake, but there's that little hint that Shaggy's uncle's ghost might have been real at the very end. That brief little bit of Uncle Beauregard appearing at the end makes you question if some of the other ghosts were real as well, because there were quite a few inconsistencies with some of the villains. For example, in the Skull Ghost's first appearance, he has glowing red eyes, his bones are clanking, and he wears a cape. However, in all future appearances, he's clearly just wearing a cheesy skeleton suit. It's unknown if the animators intended this or if it was just sloppy animation. If you think about it, throughout the movie, Uncle Beauregard also seems to have conflicting purposes. In some appearances, he seems to want to just warn Shaggy away, while in other appearances, he is actively trying to kill them. All of these little inconsistencies makes the viewer wonder when the ghosts were real, and when they were fake. I love movies that have endings that make you think even after the movie is over, and this film certainly fits the bill. 
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3. A Halloween Hassle at Dracula's Castle
This episode is my favorite episode of the Scrappy era. The autumn wind blowing at the beginning of the episode pulls you into the setting immediately and gives the episode a Halloween feel from the start. The thing I like most about this episode is how it's a twist on the classic Scooby formula. Instead of the gang trying to solve a mystery involving a ghoul or ghost, the ghouls are the one asking the gang to capture the ghost. It's a really fun idea for the writers to have explored, and I have to say it's pulled off excellently. The Halloween party in the first part of the episode really sets the Halloween mood, and I love that they included Fred and Velma in this episode. The one element I would say could have been done better is that the writers did not really do a good job with characterization. Some of the monsters, like the sea monster and mummy, are really flat as characters and don't have any personality. The sea monster, mummy and invisible man are just dropped completely by the end of the episode, where they disappear and then never show up again without explanation. I love the episode so much that it's something I'm easily able to look past, but it could have been executed better. I've heard some people say that if the franchise would have had more of a creative vision, this episode would have been a good first introduction to real monsters for the gang. I totally agree with this, and I think it would have been cool if they would have explored the gang's disbelief to monsters being real.
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2. Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School
As far as I'm concerned, the three Superstar 10 movies are some of the best Scooby films to date. Ghoul School has always been my favorite Scooby-Doo film since I was a kid, because of how unique the plot is. Despite the very different plot of Shaggy, Scooby and Scrappy working as teachers, this deviation from the typical Scooby storyline feels like a natural direction for the franchise to explore. Throughout the movie, we see Shaggy and Scooby develop as characters a bit as they have to overcome their fear of monsters to teach the girl ghouls. The antics at the beginning of the movie with the girl ghouls are so heartwarming, and despite that it takes a while for the plot to really get going, it sort of feels like you as an audience member get to warm up to the girl ghouls with Shaggy and Scooby, which is a neat plot element. As a lover of puns, I also have to say I greatly appreciate all the bad puns in this film haha. The second half is just as good, but in a different way. The guys having to battle Revolta causes the movie to take a darker tone, but there's so much going on as the guys navigate her castle that it leaves you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I love how this movie tried something so different in a way that felt very natural and fitting to the characters. You'll probably notice a theme between my #2 and #3, that theme being that I really appreciate episodes that experiment with different elements of the classic formula in a way that still stays true to the core of the franchise. Both Ghoul School and Halloween Hassle did this excellently, in my opinion.
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1. The Loch Ness Mess
For those that know me, this comes as no surprise. This episode has everything I could want in a Scooby episode, honestly. The New England setting is absolutely immaculate and the animation is gorgeous. The episode captures the essence of the Scooby franchise so well, with a creepy haunted house plot, three excellent ghosts, and a fun side plot of the sea serpent in the lake. That covered bridge scene and the part with the Lantern Ghost vanishing are two of the most iconic scenes of this series IMO. One of my favorite things about this episode is that it is so atmospheric. The countryside setting, as well as Uncle Nat's house and the lake, just feel so iconicly Scooby to me and really pulls you into the mystery. The Globetrotters also make such great guest stars that they feel like a part of the gang, particularly Meadowlark and Curly.

I hope you enjoyed reading through these rankings of my favorite episodes! If you feel inspired, feel free to do a ranking of your favorite episodes in the comments, and I'm looking forward to seeing them!
64 Comments
Becker
10/10/2022 03:54:47 pm

I remember making a top 10 on another post this year (can't remember which one), and I know it was:
1) Zombie Island
2) Simple Plan
3) Bad Humor Man
4) Grand Prix Race
5) Boo Brothers
6) Scared A Lot
7) Space Kook
8) Ghost of Bigfoot
9) Reluctant Werewolf
10) Scooby-Doo Project

It's probably still this for me, I don't think it's changed.

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WildwindVampire link
10/10/2022 03:57:20 pm

You've got some really solid picks! I wanted to include Reluctant Werewolf in mine, but there are just so many good episodes I couldn't fit it in. "The Ghost of Bigfoot" is another good one that could have been somewhat close to making my list.

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Becker
10/11/2022 04:10:38 am

Oops, I meant to say Don't Fool with a Phantom for #7, not Spooky Space Kook.

Some HMs:
High Rise Hair Raiser
Spooky Space Kook
Spirited Spooked Sports Show
Happy Birthday, Scooby-Doo
Cyber Chase
Loch Ness Monster

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WildwindVampire link
10/11/2022 09:52:35 am

I love "Spirit Spooked Sports Show," "Happy Birthday Scooby-Doo" and Cyber Chase! Great to see them so high on your list!

Becker
10/11/2022 03:50:50 pm

Yeah, they're gems. Sports Show has always been one of the most hilarious episodes in the franchise to me. And Space Kook is top 5 villain ever.

Jayden
10/10/2022 04:02:08 pm

Nice list, I was quite surprised no SDWAY episode is on your list. I think you should've included more episodes instead of films but this is still great. I really need to rewatch MI because I forgot a majority of the side plots. Especially the krampus episode.

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WildwindVampire link
10/10/2022 05:02:57 pm

There are quite a few Where Are You episodes bubbling under like "A Night of Fright Is No Delight" and "Haunted House Hang-Up," but I like my top 10 just a little bit better than those.

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Mr Neither
10/10/2022 05:14:17 pm

I thought it was Halloween month not April Fools. I'll have a think about my top ten once I get home from holiday.

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WildwindVampire link
10/10/2022 09:06:57 pm

Hope you're enjoying your holiday!

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Mr Neither
10/11/2022 02:48:08 am

Thanks, yeah, been a good break just sad it has to end!

Mr Neither
10/12/2022 05:47:08 am

Thinking about it, that's a seriously difficult task but feel Zombie Island, Camp Scare and Goblin King would be on it. Episode wise, hard without watching a load of episodes again! The Creeper and Wax Phantom episodes are two memorable ones for me along with the Mystery of Haunted Isle and the first Batman Robin episode. Mystery Incorporated overall was incredible but unsure I can remember a single episode aside the Darlow Mansion episode. Part of me still wonders how they got away with some of the stuff in that one. Be Cool scooby Doo also had some really good ones, possibly Sorcerer Snack Scare, a great explanation of the Scooby Snack origin and the Professor Huh saga.

WildwindVampire link
10/12/2022 06:41:45 am

Those are all great picks! Glad to see some love for the Professor Huh? saga on someone's list. Those were such good episodes, and were two of my favorites from the series. I'm also glad to see the love for Goblin King! That movie gets a lot of hate, but I'd put it in my top 10 Scooby movies easily.

Mr Neither
10/13/2022 04:17:39 am

I seriously don't get the hate for Goblin King, it is probably up there as the best Scooby Doo noughties movie.

WildwindVampire link
10/13/2022 07:05:39 am

I don't either! It seems like such an inoffensive movie. Sure the plot is a bit wacky, but that is part of the fun IMO.

Becker
10/13/2022 07:43:28 am

Count me in as a Goblin King fan. My #7 Scooby movie

Mystery5
10/10/2022 06:20:16 pm

Wait Top 10 Episodes or Movies? You have both here that’s confusing lol

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WildwindVampire link
10/10/2022 09:07:53 pm

Oops, the title should have said "Top 10 Scooby Episodes/Films" lol. It was intended to be top 10 Scooby productions in general just like the least favorite post from last week.

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Jacob Staggs
10/10/2022 09:27:50 pm

10) Jeepers, It's the Creeper - I have zero complaints. I love the barnyard antics, particularly Scooby hopping around on a pitchfork.
9) Snow Job Too Small - I love everything in the short from making the rolling snowball gags actually engaging to the "Well kept secret" comic bit. I also appreciate that during the Abominable Snowman's final attack, only Scooby cartoonishly stretches. It adds a level of realism of sorts to this short's brand of madness.
8) Scooby Goes Hollywood - I love the fact that this film is a musical with very catchy songs. I love Scooby's singing voice. I love the parodies and the fact that the movie is meta. I also found the animation and drawings to be top notch. I think this is a very funny and refreshing change of pace.
The only negative in the movie was the inclusion of Fred, Daphne, and Velma. They add nothing to the movie and their screen presence takes time away from the fun.
'I don't think that was exactly what he said, Mr Rotten. It was more like Rime rot araid rov rim."
7) A Fit Night Out for Bats - This short utilizes a lot of different storytelling techniques to tell its story well. The flow of the narrative is approached quite differently from any previous episode. Instead of stating the seen, it is allowing the audience participation to not only gleam from it what they will but understand it on their own. It shows a trust between the directors and writer and the viewer. Using donuts as tires might come off dumb but Shaggy and Scooby's natural instinct to eat acts as a catalyst to set forth the wheel ( no pun intended) into motion for the eventual escape, their very thing that they love to do the most acts as their own personal saviour. Also I love when an episode of show references something seemingly unimportant early on, only to have it pay off in a big way at the end.
Sylvester is a great and very memorable villain. The scenes with him as a bat are slightly suspenseful imo.
All the character interactions in this episode are perfection. I found it interesting that Scrappy didn't know what a coffin, which could further possibly mean he doesn't understand what death is. That could explain his fearlessness and courage,no?
I love how the ending sets up perfectly for Scrappy to continue having adventures with Shaggy and his uncle Scooby.
6) A Clue for Scooby Doo - Perfection. A guy being disguised as his own ghost is ingenious.
5) Never Ape an Ape Man - I know I never do. Scooby's bouts of courage are awesome. The idea of taking the villain's picture without his mask on is an awesome concept. It's funny that Shaggy wouldn't eat after an Ape Man. A shout out to the whole voice cast for particularly excellent work in this episode. I think Stefanianna Christopherson was the MVP in this one though.
4) Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Werewolf? - You don't see a green werewolf everyday. Shaggy rubbing the dust off of the window and walking off and the werewolf looking through it is effectively creep. I also liked that they shook things up by having Shaggy and Scooby be the last ones to see the monster.
3) Haunted House Hangup - The villain not actually being the villain is a great twist. Also, Shaggy, Scooby, and Velma are a great trio. The part where Shaggy and Velma hold hands and slam each other's hand quality is top notch.
2) Bravo Dooby Doo - Great crossover. Velma is such a hilarious dork in this one. The chase song is spectacular. This is the final time that Kasem sounded completely like Shaggy before his illness took over.
1) Hassle in the Castle - Best thing in the franchise. I love Stefanianna's delivery when Daphne is trying to find her way out of the Inner sanctum. The parts with the talking skull and ham sandwich are some of the best moments in all media. Also, Velma warning of traps and Daphne not.believing her and immediately getting captured is great. The wind having having a sense of humor line is brilliant.

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WildwindVampire link
10/10/2022 09:44:58 pm

Nice list! I really like every episode and film you have on here, although I'm kind of middled on "Jeepers, It's the Creeper" because it felt like too much of the episode was spent looking for clues. I've always considered it a bit of a weaker episode because of that, even though I know it's an unpopular opinion.

The two Scrappy shorts you picked are two of my favorites, especially "A Fit Night Out for Bats." Even though I'm generally not the biggest fan of the writing in that series (which just comes down to me preferring the mystery to the adventure/comedy element of the show), both of these are really good. I love Sylvester too; he's indeed a very memorable villain. You kind of feel for him a little bit too since he has to go "back to tomato juice" lol. I hadn't thought about the bit with the coffin as Scrappy not knowing what death means, but that's a really cool interpretation!

Scooby Goes Hollywood is one of my favorite Scooby films too. It perfectly executes a Scooby musical, and is miles better than Music of the Vampire, which feels like a regular Scooby mystery with songs awkwardly shoved in. The songs actually feel like they fit really well with the plot here, and the antics in the film are so much fun. I wasn't bothered by Fred, Velma and Daphne like you were, though.

I love the idea of a guy dressing up as his own ghost too haha.

I've always appreciated "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Werewolf?" too for having Daphne, Fred and Velma be scared by the monster, and Shaggy and Scooby think everything's just fine. It's such a fun little spin on the classic formula. Speaking of which, yeah, that's why I like "Haunted House Hang-Up" too. It's neat that the villain isn't the real villain. I love Shaggy, Scooby and Velma splitting up in this too.

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Jacob Staggs
10/10/2022 09:31:59 pm

Sometimes, Willawaw makes my list but not this time. It would be my honorable mention.

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WildwindVampire link
10/10/2022 09:47:40 pm

I love the episode but honestly I wish the Williwaw and Owl Men were in different episodes. That scene with the Owl Men creeping up to the cabin and scaring Scooby was really scary, and I wish we would have gotten more scenes like that. The concept of being doomed when the Williwaw calls your name was also really cool and I wish they would have explored that a little more too. Ultimately, I think it would have worked better if they saved one of the villains (either the Williwaw or the Owl Men) for a different episode so they could both have their time to shine, but that's just my opinion.

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Matt
10/11/2022 01:00:42 am

Love the idea of pushing some positivity out there right now

It is hard to limit myself here with too many honorable mentions to even name, but I’ll go with:

10. The Backstage Rage- It came down to a hair between this and Haunted House Hang Up for the list, but even if this isn’t my favorite episode, it has the best atmosphere in franchise history

9. The Loch Ness Mess- Best of the New Scooby Doo Movies. Such a fun episode all throughout the 40 minute runtime. It has everything: night and day, lake and haunted house, ghosts and sea monster. It is basically two above average to great episodes in one

8. A Night of Fright is No Delight- This is one of those episodes where it is like “What do you want me to say about A NIGHT OF FRIGHT IS NO DELIGHT?” Not only is this one of the most iconic episodes of the franchise, but quite possibly the very most acclaimed. And for good reason

7. Nowhere to Hyde- This one keeps skyrocketing up my ranks as I love it more and more. I don’t even know why but it is just so good

6. Camp Scare- I really do try and not use this as a measuring stick for modern Scooby movies, but it is hard not to. The mystery is not only intriguing, but well fleshed out and just really damn good all around. This movie is basically a masterpiece and I feel like it could be higher if not for others having stronger personal reasons

5. What the Hex Going On- It is my favorite Where Are You episode, it has to be top 5

4. Alien Invaders- This has become a very comforting movie for me to watch. Like, incredibly comforting for some reason. This one gets bonus points for that personal connection that has come up for me fairly recently actually

3. High Rise Hair Raiser- I am shocked that there is an episode I am putting above this one, I am not going to be quick to crown that episode as my favorite episode of all time, but I am kinda feeling that way right now

2. Simple Plan and the Invisible Madman- This episode is impossibly good. How can one What’s New episode fit in a huge guest star, a recurring suspect, one of the coolest and scariest villains just from its existence, a really cool mystery and setting, and a once in a franchise plot twist? A childhood favorite of mine which I still love more and more as I watch it more

1. Zombie Island- Remember when I said “What can I even say about A Night of Fright is No Delight?”? Well, multiply that feeling by a million and you got Zombie Island. I was a holdover from calling this my favorite movie for a while until I realized that no matter how popular of an opinion it is, I hold that opinion. It is just exceptional. I would even go as far as to say that it belongs in the same category as some of the best theatrical animated releases. I’ve always said that something as small as the pleasant little background music as they are about to drive onto the island is enough to make me tear up from this movie, it is so good. When I was a kid, Camp Scare was always my favorite, but at this point, I know that agreeing with the consensus isn’t anything to be ashamed of, and if an opinion naturally shifts that way, it is more than okay. For me, this is the best of the Scooby Doo franchise, and I don’t see how anything, new or old, will ever top it for me at this point

Anyway, here are some key honorable mentions for me (not all of them because there are too many to list)

Haunted House Hang Up
Spooky Space Kook
Bedlam in the Bigtop
Dynamic Scooby Doo Affair
Secret of Shark Island
Ghost of Bigfoot
Spooky Case of the Grand Prix Race
Watt a Shocking Ghost
Vampire Bats and Scaredy Cats
Headless Horseman of Halloween
Creepy Cruise
Farmed and Dangerous
Wrath of Krampus
Witch’s Ghost
Cyber Chase

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Becker
10/11/2022 04:08:08 am

Ay, we got the same top 2! I'm more than shocked that High Rise Hair Raiser got knocked out of the best episode place though. That episode would be my #1 honorable mention btw.

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Matt
10/11/2022 10:07:46 am

I surprised myself as well, but that was what I was feeling when I made the list. Both are nearly perfect episodes in my books anyway, so it can kinda go either way at the moment

WildwindVampire link
10/11/2022 11:05:53 am

Awesome list! I completely agree "Backstage Rage" has one of the best atmospheres of the franchise. Glad to see the love for "Loch Ness Mess" :) I also really love "Simple Plan and the Invisible Madman," Alien Invaders, Camp Scare, "A Night of Fright Is No Delight," and of course Zombie Island.

I completely agree with you that Zombie Island is one of the best animated features ever. Yeah, I get what you mean about Alien Invaders being comforting. Something about the atmosphere of the film is very peaceful.

I was surprised to see there were two things above "High Rise Hair Raiser!" I'd assumed that'd be your #1. Also a bit surprised to see "Creepy Cruise" on your honorable mentions list.

That's cool you and Becker have the same top 2 haha.

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Matt
10/11/2022 11:45:13 am

Peaceful is exactly how I would describe Alien Invaders. It went from a movie that I thought was good to one of my most watched VHS’s. It is oddly peaceful and comforting popping that in on VHS late at night when everything else is quiet

I knew Zombie Island has been number one out of everything for a while, but Simple Plan and the Invisible Madman being higher than High Rise Hair Raiser is definitely a new development lol

I can certainly say that Becker has great taste LOL

Matt
10/11/2022 11:46:30 am

As for Creepy Cruise, it is one of my very favorites of the Scooby Doo Show season 2 and of the series in general. I think the mystery is ingenious

Becker
10/11/2022 03:47:05 pm

Even as a kid you could tell Zombie Island is next level. Something very special. "It's Terror Time Again" has never properly left my memory in my life.
Alien Invaders would be my #5 film, it's also grown more and more on me. I wouldn't say it's my comfort movie, but it's definitely awesome.
Creepy Cruise is a masterful concept, yet it doesn't make my top 10 TSDS episodes purely because of how stacked that series is.

WildwindVampire link
10/11/2022 09:58:56 pm

I don't know if I would consider Alien Invaders a comfort movie personally, but I would say any of the three 80s films fall in that category for me, particularly the first two.

WildwindVampire link
10/11/2022 10:01:15 pm

@Becker yeah, Zombie Island has been one of my favorite movies since childhood. It's just always been so special to me, whereas I didn't consider Witch's Ghost a favorite until I was older.

Becker
10/12/2022 01:17:45 am

@Wildwind, I'd probably say a similar thing about the '80s films, except it would be the first and the third ones in my case.

WildwindVampire link
10/12/2022 06:43:25 am

Interesting you left out Ghoul School! Did you not like that film as much?

Becker
10/12/2022 07:55:55 am

I've said before that I like Ghoul School, just not as much as the other 2 of that era. Those are top 3 Scooby movies material, I love them. They're so enjoyable and easy to pop in, thus kinda comforting. Ghoul School is around the edges of the top 10, I like it quite a bit, but I've never loved it the same way you do. It's a bit slower and less bombastic if you will lol, and not as easy to just throw it on and have a blast. I guess all of that can also be applied to Witch's Ghost and Alien Invaders, which I have a bit below the other 2 Innes films.

Matt
10/12/2022 10:22:32 am

I actually watched Reluctant Werewolf two days ago for the first time in like forever. Enjoyed it a lot more than I remember, around at the Ghoul School level if not a little higher. My only complaint is that it went a tad long when it didn’t really need to but more material is better than not enough so it is fair enough. Boo Brothers is my favorite film that I don’t have listed up there, with it coming in at 6 behind Zombie Island, Alien Invaders, Camp Scare, Witch’s Ghost, and Cyber Chase

Becker
10/12/2022 11:12:31 am

It's surprising how long the '80s films were, but that's also part of the charm of it in a way

WildwindVampire link
10/12/2022 05:48:22 pm

@Becker That makes sense on Ghoul School. Personally, I like how it slowly introduces to the girl ghouls and then adds in the Revolta plot once the audience has gotten to know the school dynamic, but I can also see how people might think of it as being slow and ambling. Interesting you feel that way about Witch's Ghost and Alien Invaders too. I used to feel similarly to how you did, but they've grown on me in recent years whereas Cyber Chase has waned on me a bit.

Yeah, I agree that the length is part of the charm! None of any of the films felt like filler to me.

@Matt I agree with you about Reluctant Werewolf. I wouldn't say any of the scenes felt like filler, but it's the only film of the three that does start to feel a little long towards the end of the race. It's certainly still top 10 film material for me, though.

Becker
10/12/2022 10:40:51 pm

The slowness is to a lesser extent in Witch's Ghost and Alien Invaders. Those two are still top 6 movie material.

Matt
10/12/2022 11:20:18 pm

See, I feel the slow burn works a little better in those two movies than the 80s ones, even if all 3 80s movies are still great imo. I would actually consider Zombie Island a bit of a slow burn, but it is still very, very, very entertaining and good through the build up, so it barely even feels like it

@Wildwind, I wouldn’t call it filler either per se, because I don’t feel like it needed to be that long to have time filled. I would say the race could have a scene or two cut down, but not because it is filler or anything, but more just it was a little long-winded

WildwindVampire link
10/13/2022 07:04:40 am

I'd also argue Witch's Ghost is kind of a slow burn in the sense that they take a long time introducing us to the Oakhaven setting, but that's what makes the film so good IMO. It does such an amazing job establishing atmosphere that it really pulls you in.

I also watched it in the past few weeks, and had that same feeling as you that it could be a little shorter and nothing would really be lost.

Becker
10/13/2022 07:42:23 am

@Wildwind, I think Zombie Island does that build-up better personally

WildwindVampire link
10/13/2022 04:57:32 pm

That's fair enough, I guess I just like how it introduces us to the townspeople and the Hex Girls before we get deep into the Sarah Ravencroft plotline. It feels like we actually have time to get know the characters rather than just a quick "Oh hey, this is Bob! He's a suspect!" like we sometimes get in Scooby mysteries (not that I think that's bad when that happens, but it was nice to get to know the side characters on a deeper level in this case).

Matt
10/13/2022 06:09:07 pm

I think Zombie Island does it better as well, but that says about nothing for me as I think Zombie Island does almost everything better than anything in the franchise

WildwindVampire link
10/13/2022 08:45:03 pm

I agree with you both that Witch's Ghost does it in a different way than Zombie Island, but I guess I didn't feel the way Zombie Island did it was any better or worse. They both were just as good for different reasons IMO.

Sdf
10/11/2022 06:49:57 pm

Great choices. As I said in the worst list I never really thought about ranking episodes so here are some movies I enjoy (random order).

1)Chil out/ where is my mummy/ goblin king: I must have written a million times about my WNSD era nostalgia XD. These 3 were the first Scooby movies I owned

2) Scooby Doo & Scooby Doo 2: I know these movies aren't the best but I love them anyways. Again nostalgia is speaking

3)Zombie Island: Maybe the best scooby movie. Everything is perfect from the atmosphere to the villains. Iconic

4) Witch's ghost: Same as zombie island.

5) cyber chase: I find this film so unique and funny. I love it

6)Alien invaders/legend of the vampire: Still dark tone not such a big deal like zombie island and witch's ghost but I love them also

7)Boo brothers: another unique movie. I loved the confusion with the real and fake monsters, I loved the riddles and the treasure hunt. Great movie

8)Ghoul School/reluctant werewolf: fresh and unique plotlines. Scrappy is not annoying at all In the all Star movies

9)camp scare/abracadabra doo: New era of movies with a darker tone different from the 1998-2001 movies. I enjoy them a lot

10) wrestlemania mystery: my favourite crossover movie. I enjoyed guests like John Cena and the Miz

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Gabby Bernal link
10/11/2022 08:54:10 pm

I love ghoul school and I was wondering something

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WildwindVampire link
10/11/2022 09:57:07 pm

Nice picks! I'm a little surprised to see WrestleMania Mystery here as that's not one that I've seen picked as someone's favorite usually, but I really enjoy the film!

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Becker
10/12/2022 01:38:54 pm

How bout 'Top 10 lines said before disaster':
1) "Nothing real could be this gruesome"
Lol, hope you get where that's from.

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WildwindVampire link
10/12/2022 05:01:34 pm

Indeed I do lol.

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Matt
10/12/2022 11:15:15 pm

Well, now I feel the need to go listen to Famous Last Words by My Chemical Romance

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Dimitri Brenick
10/13/2022 07:18:03 pm

to do top 10 of episodes would be too hard but for movies
10. Mystery Begins, this is by far the best version of how the gang came together and i can forgive the look of scooby since it was a tv movie budget. i get people don't like the fact it ignores pup named scooby doo but that show was meh to me so it doesn't bother me
9. Pirates Ahoy, mainly like the idea of the gang so good they ruin a mystery cruise. And has other good comedic jokes
8. Samurai sword, no one talks about how good the characters are. i would've loved to see Miyumi again. plus shows Daphne as a capable badass
7.Ghoul school, scrappy at his best and the monster girls and military boys had good characters. if they did it right, a sequel or spin-off would be interesting
6. witch's ghost, Jim Curry. enough said.
5.Stage fright, tired of red herrings? then this is the movie for you
4. Cyber chase, best version of nostalgia done for scooby doo. no wonder monsters unleashed borrowed ideas from this movie
3. Camp Scare, all the secondary characters work and plus the end credit scene could justify a sequel or series based on camp big little moose
2. Zombie Island, don't think explaination is needed
1. Alien invaders. to be honest, aliens are hits or misses to me. what makes this one stand out is the relationship shaggy and crystal and scooby doo and amber have. they both have love interest so they don't over lie on jealous like they do in other media where one has a girlfriend, plus, aliens are here is the best chase song in my opinion.

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WildwindVampire link
10/13/2022 08:45:49 pm

Very nice picks! I was glad to see Ghoul School and Mystery Begins on there :)

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Drakosleuth
10/15/2022 09:59:16 pm

I feel like this fun fact was already done, but in "Goblin King," the phantom shadow, werewolf ghost, creeper, mummy, marsh monster (from " A Scooby Doo Halloween" intro), roller ghoster, troll (The New Scooby Doo Movies), no face zombie, Creepy Keeper, and I guess the Specter of Ebeneezer Crabbe (the monster with Black and White hair in "Goblin King") appear in the "Bump in the Night" musical scene. A couple were definitely easy to miss if you don't look at each scene thoroughly.

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WildwindVampire link
10/16/2022 08:24:03 am

I have already done this fun fact, but thanks for suggesting it! I always thought it was cool they included such a big variety of old monsters during that scene!

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Drakosleuth
10/16/2022 11:30:26 am

I figured it was already done, still such a fun detail in the movie. I also have a poll question if you want to hear it.

WildwindVampire link
10/16/2022 10:11:45 pm

Sure! What's your idea?

Drakosleuth
10/17/2022 05:17:53 pm

We've since had monsters like: a Vampire (Lord Valdrona), a Werewolf, a Mr. Hyde, a Phantom of the Opera, a Frankenstein monster (Frankencreep), an Insect monster (Cicadas), an Alien, two monsters of mythology (Gryphon and Banshee), a Slasher (Woodsman), Dinosaurs, two Sorceress (Crimson Witch and Morgan Le Fay), a Cowboy (Dapper Jack), a Demon (Asmodeus), Zombies, and Halloween themed villains.

The question is: Out of the types of monster or villain we haven't seen yet (Main Villains not Side Villains), which would you like to see in a DTV:

A Headless Ghost (Be it a Horseman or other)
A Mummy
A Robot
A Sea Monster
A Pirate
A Witch (Salem)
A Knight
Another Mythological Creature (From any country like Japan for example)
A Statue type monster
A Samurai or Ninja
A New Original Monster

You can add more to this if you want.

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WildwindVampire link
10/17/2022 08:02:54 pm

This is a good idea! I'll have to think a little more about what options could be added, since the question is otherwise pretty open-ended and could have endless possibilities. Maybe there's a way to lump the monsters under broad categories and then people could specify what type of monster they want in their comment? Idk, I'll have to think about how that would work!

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Drakosleuth
10/18/2022 01:44:55 pm

Take as much time as you need, you can release the poll question any time you like, and to help get started here are two link that can help you. I can also help you if you want.

https://scoobydoo.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Monsters

https://scoobydoo.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Villains

WildwindVampire link
10/18/2022 08:40:16 pm

Thanks so much! I'll let you know if I need help! :)

Drakosleuth
10/18/2022 08:46:47 pm

You're welcome! :)

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Gibby Norton
10/23/2022 10:06:11 pm

I’m sorry that I am so late to commenting on this, but you have such a unique list here! I’m very happy to see so many different episodes and movies get a spotlight in your top ten! Be Cool, New Scooby-Doo movies, 90s DTVs, an 80s Scrappy-era movie!

I don’t have a list quite like this, but I’ll have a full movie and series ranking someday when I finish my big Scooby franchise rewatch!

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WildwindVampire link
10/24/2022 06:15:02 am

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked my list, and I look forward to seeing yours someday! :)

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Bigscoobydoofan
10/25/2022 04:09:03 pm

Honestly, this is such a hard choice for me to make. I made a list an posted it online a year ago, but now after consuming way more content that I haven't seen before or came out, and plus looking back at stuff I used to ovverate/underrate, my opinions have completely changed.

For example, today I binge watched the entire Harlem Globetrotters trilogy for day 25 of my scoobtober marathon, and I'd never seen any of these episodes. But now that I have, Loch Ness Mess is one of my favourites in the franchise.

So, to narrow it down, here are seperate top 5 lists for the movies and episodes that I am very confident on:

5. All Fear the Freak
4. The Loch Ness Mess
3. Party Like it's 1899
2. Tie between jeepers its the creeper and haunted house hangup, i cant decide
1. The Headless Horseman of Halloween- quite a bit of nostalgia for this one, i love the halloween theme, the idea of using the headless horseman of sleepy hollow story as a backdrop, the atmosphere, scooby freakin dum, the culprit- just amazing!

5. Stage Fright
4. Monsters Unleashed
3. Camp Scare
2. Zombie island
1. Witch's Ghost- Genius film, absolutely brilliant, i've loved it since i was little and have an og copy of it.

So there ya go- sorry for the late post!

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WildwindVampire link
10/25/2022 07:40:35 pm

It's really cool to hear how many people are doing their own Scoobtober marathons!

That's a really solid list! I'm happy to see "The Loch Ness Mess" here of course! :) Seems like we've got quite a few similarities in our lists! I would say "Haunted House Hang-Up" is close to the top 10 for me as well.

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