Wacky Races is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera that originally aired in 1968. The show is a parody of traditional car races, featuring a variety of eccentric characters and their outlandish vehicles, all racing across different terrains in a madcap competition for first place.
The series is centered around a group of 11 racers, each with their own unique vehicle and distinct personality. The main characters include Dick Dastardly and his dog Muttley, who are always trying to cheat and sabotage the other competitors, although they never succeed. Other notable racers include Penelope Pitstop, the glamorous but tough driver; the adventurous Red Max; and the lovable duo, the Slag Brothers, who drive a massive, rock-like car.
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Best Episodes of Wacky Races
Speeding for Smogland
S1 Ep27
7.9
14th Dec 1968
Today, we find the Wacky Racers speeding through the mountains toward Jollywood, California.
Real Gone Ape
S1 Ep8
7.9
5th Oct 1968
Dick Dastardly hypnotizes a gorilla to stop the other racers. The other racers find away around him and again Dick Dastardly finishes last.
Whizzin' to Washington
S1 Ep21
7.8
23rd Nov 1968
The Wacky Racers pass by with a thunderous hue and cry on their way to Washington.
The Wrong Lumber Race
S1 Ep16
7.8
2nd Nov 1968
Dick Dastardly uses trees, logs, and saws to win the race.
Oils Well That Ends Well
S1 Ep20
7.8
16th Nov 1968
The next race sees the racers wending their wacky way westward from Oilcan, Oklahoma to Greasegun, Texas.
The Super Silly Swamp Sprint
S1 Ep24
7.7
30th Nov 1968
The next race takes place from Sandy Soda Springs to Squishy Squash City.
Wacky Race to Ripsaw
S1 Ep19
7.7
16th Nov 1968
Today, the Wacky Racers are zooming up the track from Elbowgrease, Ohio to Ripsaw, Arkansas.
Fast Track to Hackensack
S1 Ep30
7.6
21st Dec 1968
The racers hurtle toward their next destination in Hackensack.
Dash to Delaware
S1 Ep26
7.6
7th Dec 1968
Through the valley and over the dale, the Wacky Racers hit the trail to far off Wott-Will, Delaware. Dick Dastardly sprays cake icing on the road in front of a bakery. Penelope Pitstop and Peter Perfect's cars slide into the bakery, and Penelope and Peter end up dressed as a bride and groom on top of a big wedding cake.
See-Saw to Arkansas
S1 Ep1
7.5
14th Sep 1968
On their way to Mustard Spread Arkansas, all the racers get caught up. Penelope Pistop & Ant Hill Mob get lost. Dick Dastardly falls and sinks into mud. Everyone else gets caught up in traffic.
Worst Episodes of Wacky Races
Race Rally to Raleigh
S1 Ep28
6.2
14th Dec 1968
Roaring down the highway, the Wacky Racers relentlessly roll along to the finish line at Raleigh.
The Dipsy Doodle Desert Derby
S1 Ep22
6.3
23rd Nov 1968
From downtown Death Valley to uptown Doomstown, the Wacky Racers compete in the Desert Derby - trying to get a fraction of traction in the sand.
The Zippy Mississippi Race
S1 Ep13
6.5
26th Oct 1968
The Wacky Races gang competes in The Zippy Mississippi Race, a wild river race filled with gators, whirlpools, and outrageous antics. As racers like Miss Magnolia, The Gator Brothers, and Professor Paddle speed down the river, the scheming Dastardly Duke tries every dirty trick to take the lead. Boats get stuck in trees, hovercrafts malfunction, and gumbo geysers cause chaos, but in an unexpected twist, Lazy Louie drifts across the finish line first—completely unaware he was even racing. While the others fume over their losses, Dastardly Duke ends up foiled by his own tricks once again.
Eeny, Miny Missouri Go!
S1 Ep23
6.8
30th Nov 1968
Clear the road, step aside and watch those Wacky Racers ride all the way to Eeny Meeny, Missouri.
The Carlsbad or Bust Bash
S1 Ep34
6.9
4th Jan 1969
And here they are, folks, warming up their cars for the hottest race ever to Carlsbad. Early race favourites include Penelope Pitstop and the Red Max.
Free Wheeling to Wheeling
S1 Ep10
6.9
12th Oct 1968
On their way to Wheeling, WV, Dick Dastardly uses construction cars (bulldozer, steamroller, a crane) to stop the racers.
By Rollercoaster to Upsan Downs
S1 Ep11
6.9
19th Oct 1968
Dick Dastardly leads the racers into an abandoned amusement park on their way to Upsan Downs.
Rhode Island Road Race
S1 Ep17
7.1
9th Nov 1968
Dick Dastardly desperatedly tries to win this race and almost does. He tries a construction site detour, Subway station, Hot sauce, and expanding his wheels.
Race to Racine
S1 Ep33
7.1
4th Jan 1969
There they go on another wild and wacky race to Racine. Early race favourites include Professor Pat Pending, the Gruesome Twosome, and Rock and Gravel.
The Speedy Arkansas Traveller
S1 Ep12
7.1
19th Oct 1968
On their way to Noah's Ark, AK, Dick Dastardly leads the racers into the War Games right in th middle of the race.
Wacky Races Episode Guide
See-Saw to Arkansas
S1 Ep1
7.5
14th Sep 1968
On their way to Mustard Spread Arkansas, all the racers get caught up. Penelope Pistop & Ant Hill Mob get lost. Dick Dastardly falls and sinks into mud. Everyone else gets caught up in traffic.
Creepy Trip to Lemon Twist
S1 Ep2
7.5
14th Sep 1968
On their way to Lemon Twist Nevada, the Wacky Racers run into a deserted town and wonder into a bar where they find ghosts.
Why Oh Why Wyoming
S1 Ep3
7.4
21st Sep 1968
The Wacky Racers roar across the desert, dashing toward Rock Springs, Wyo. Meanwhile, Dick Dastardly teams up with Indian chief Crazy Buffalo in an attempt to stop the racers in their tracks.
Beat the Clock to Yellow Rock
S1 Ep4
7.4
21st Sep 1968
On their way to Yellow Rock, the racers are stopped by a ranger to search for missing bears hiding in their trunks. Blubber Bear is mistaken for a runaway so Luke tries hiding him until he gets past the ranger. A bunch of bears take over the Ant Hill Mob and Dick Dastardly's cars.
Mish Mash Missouri Dash
S1 Ep5
7.1
28th Sep 1968
Dick Dastardly dresses up as a Southener. Luke finds his cousin Elmer.
Idaho a Go Go
S1 Ep6
7.2
28th Sep 1968
The racers embark on a lap to a little town in Idaho, while Dastardly tries to entrap Penelope Pitstop with a "Little Red Riding Hood" ploy.
The Baja-Ha-Ha Race
S1 Ep7
7.2
5th Oct 1968
In Mexico, Dick Dastardly and Muttley try to slow the other drivers by using a herd of cow-shaped balloons to block the road.
Real Gone Ape
S1 Ep8
7.9
5th Oct 1968
Dick Dastardly hypnotizes a gorilla to stop the other racers. The other racers find away around him and again Dick Dastardly finishes last.
Scout Scatter
S1 Ep9
7.3
12th Oct 1968
The Anthill Mob disguises themselves as Wood Scouts to evade the police.
Free Wheeling to Wheeling
S1 Ep10
6.9
12th Oct 1968
On their way to Wheeling, WV, Dick Dastardly uses construction cars (bulldozer, steamroller, a crane) to stop the racers.
By Rollercoaster to Upsan Downs
S1 Ep11
6.9
19th Oct 1968
Dick Dastardly leads the racers into an abandoned amusement park on their way to Upsan Downs.
The Speedy Arkansas Traveller
S1 Ep12
7.1
19th Oct 1968
On their way to Noah's Ark, AK, Dick Dastardly leads the racers into the War Games right in th middle of the race.
The Zippy Mississippi Race
S1 Ep13
6.5
26th Oct 1968
The Wacky Races gang competes in The Zippy Mississippi Race, a wild river race filled with gators, whirlpools, and outrageous antics. As racers like Miss Magnolia, The Gator Brothers, and Professor Paddle speed down the river, the scheming Dastardly Duke tries every dirty trick to take the lead. Boats get stuck in trees, hovercrafts malfunction, and gumbo geysers cause chaos, but in an unexpected twist, Lazy Louie drifts across the finish line first—completely unaware he was even racing. While the others fume over their losses, Dastardly Duke ends up foiled by his own tricks once again.
Traffic Jambalaya
S1 Ep14
7.4
26th Oct 1968
The Wacky Races crew takes on the Traffic Jambalaya, a chaotic race through the bustling, maze-like streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras! With colorful floats, parades, jazz bands, and a sea of costumed revelers blocking the way, the racers must find creative (and often ridiculous) ways to navigate the gridlocked city. Dastardly Duke attempts to clear his path with a giant fan, only to send himself flying into a gumbo stand, while Miss Magnolia gracefully maneuvers through the madness without spilling her tea. As shortcuts through alleyways, rooftops, and even a steamboat fail spectacularly, it’s The Gator Brothers & The Bayou Bullet who unexpectedly take the win—thanks to a sneaky detour through the sewers!
Hot Race at Chillicothe
S1 Ep15
7.2
2nd Nov 1968
Heading to Chillicothe, OH, Dick Dastardly steals a Police car. The Anthill Mob disguises themselves as a little league baseball team and play Baseball against Dick Dastardly and Muttley.
The Wrong Lumber Race
S1 Ep16
7.8
2nd Nov 1968
Dick Dastardly uses trees, logs, and saws to win the race.
Rhode Island Road Race
S1 Ep17
7.1
9th Nov 1968
Dick Dastardly desperatedly tries to win this race and almost does. He tries a construction site detour, Subway station, Hot sauce, and expanding his wheels.
The Great Cold Rush Race
S1 Ep18
7.4
9th Nov 1968
Dick Dastardly dresses up as a snow monster to scare everyone away.
Wacky Race to Ripsaw
S1 Ep19
7.7
16th Nov 1968
Today, the Wacky Racers are zooming up the track from Elbowgrease, Ohio to Ripsaw, Arkansas.
Oils Well That Ends Well
S1 Ep20
7.8
16th Nov 1968
The next race sees the racers wending their wacky way westward from Oilcan, Oklahoma to Greasegun, Texas.
Whizzin' to Washington
S1 Ep21
7.8
23rd Nov 1968
The Wacky Racers pass by with a thunderous hue and cry on their way to Washington.
The Dipsy Doodle Desert Derby
S1 Ep22
6.3
23rd Nov 1968
From downtown Death Valley to uptown Doomstown, the Wacky Racers compete in the Desert Derby - trying to get a fraction of traction in the sand.
Eeny, Miny Missouri Go!
S1 Ep23
6.8
30th Nov 1968
Clear the road, step aside and watch those Wacky Racers ride all the way to Eeny Meeny, Missouri.
The Super Silly Swamp Sprint
S1 Ep24
7.7
30th Nov 1968
The next race takes place from Sandy Soda Springs to Squishy Squash City.
The Dopey Dakota Derby
S1 Ep25
7.4
7th Dec 1968
The Wacky Racers roar out of Cactus City on the way to Gopher Gulch in the Badlands. Dick Dastardly tries to hold up the Wacky Racers, disguising himself as the same outlaw that he sees on a "Wanted" poster.
Dash to Delaware
S1 Ep26
7.6
7th Dec 1968
Through the valley and over the dale, the Wacky Racers hit the trail to far off Wott-Will, Delaware. Dick Dastardly sprays cake icing on the road in front of a bakery. Penelope Pitstop and Peter Perfect's cars slide into the bakery, and Penelope and Peter end up dressed as a bride and groom on top of a big wedding cake.
Speeding for Smogland
S1 Ep27
7.9
14th Dec 1968
Today, we find the Wacky Racers speeding through the mountains toward Jollywood, California.
Race Rally to Raleigh
S1 Ep28
6.2
14th Dec 1968
Roaring down the highway, the Wacky Racers relentlessly roll along to the finish line at Raleigh.
Ballpoint, Penn. or Bust!
S1 Ep29
7.4
21st Dec 1968
The cars are strung out on the first lap of today's Wacky Race, with the finish line in far-off Ballpoint, Pennsylvania.
Fast Track to Hackensack
S1 Ep30
7.6
21st Dec 1968
The racers hurtle toward their next destination in Hackensack.
The Ski Resort Road Race
S1 Ep31
7.5
28th Dec 1968
Today's Wacky Racers are slipping and sliding through ski resort country from Mush-Mush, Michigan to Iceandsnow, Idaho.
Overseas Hi-Way Race
S1 Ep32
7.4
28th Dec 1968
Today, our Wacky Race takes place over water, as our Wacky Racers are island-hopping in Florida on their way from Key Largo to Key West.
Race to Racine
S1 Ep33
7.1
4th Jan 1969
There they go on another wild and wacky race to Racine. Early race favourites include Professor Pat Pending, the Gruesome Twosome, and Rock and Gravel.
The Carlsbad or Bust Bash
S1 Ep34
6.9
4th Jan 1969
And here they are, folks, warming up their cars for the hottest race ever to Carlsbad. Early race favourites include Penelope Pitstop and the Red Max.
