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Kimba the White Lion Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
52 Episodes 1966 - 1967
Episode 1
Go White Lion
Sun, Sep 11, 1966 30 mins
Kimba's father,Caesar, wants Kimba to live in a world where animals and humans live in harmony. He hopes Kimba will rule justly when the time comes to succeed him.Sadly,Kimba grows up too soon when hunters descend on the village and destroyed the family.Only young Kimba survives and now he must assume the throne and it's tremendous responsibilities.
Episode 2
The Wind in the Desert
Sun, Oct 30, 1966 30 mins
The second installment finds Kimba in the hands of his captors who are secretly arms runners. A double agent named James Brawn helps Kimba escape his captors and return to his jungle home.While Kimba is gone his father's enemy Claw has ruled the jungle with terror and it's up to Kimba to regain his father's throne and find peace in the jungle once more.
Episode 3
A Human Friend
Sun, Dec 11, 1966 30 mins
Kimba and his friends encounter two more humans. This leads to an unpleasant situation for Kimba's friend Geraldine Giraffe who gets injured while running away.Kimba seeks out his new human friend Roger to help Geraldine and learns to speak the human language.With Roger's help Kimba starts a school to teach fellow animals to speak human.Not all the animals are willing to change the laws of the jungle and plot to rid the jungle of this new threat of their old ways.
Episode 4
Great Caesar's Ghost
Sun, Oct 2, 1966 30 mins
Kimba's belief that all animals should live in harmony is tested when Samson, an old friend of Kimba's father turns up to visit.When Samson ridicules Kimba, it is his old friends Dan'l Baboon and Pauley Cracker to the rescue. Knowing Kimba's desire to speak with his deceased father Dan'l and Pauley scheme together and dress as Caesar's ghost who has come to guide Kimba back to his friends with some beyond-the-grave advice.
Episode 5
Fair Game
Sun, Jul 23, 1967 30 mins
Kimba's friendship is tested when Speedy Cheetah accuses Kimba's father for killing his grandfather,Quasimodo.Kimba tells Speedy the real story and has proof that Speedy's grandfather is still alive and living in Paris,France.Speedy has his doubts until Kimba takes all the animals to Paris to see The World's Fair and Speedy's grandfather.
Episode 6
Jungle Thief
Sun, Sep 18, 1966 30 mins
The animals food reserve has been compromised by a thief. It is up to Kimba to find out who is threatening their crops and is compromising his friendships.
Episode 7
Battle At Dead River
Sun, Nov 13, 1966 30 mins
KImba has to try and save his reputation from his enemy Claw, who is trying to make Kimba's friends doubt Kimba and his ruling of the jungle.
Episode 8
The Insect Invasion
Sun, Nov 6, 1966 30 mins
Kimba has lofty ideas of changing the animals from eating smaller species to becoming vegetarians.Not all the animals are willing to wait for the crops to grow and Kimba has to stand his ground and find an alternative that is just as tasty.
Episode 9
The Flying Tiger
Sun, Feb 12, 1967 30 mins
Kimba asks Professor Madcap for help with an unusual request. He wants to become a flying lion to fight a flying tiger on equal terms.But fooling with natures natural order of things may cause Kimba to lose his throne.
Episode 10
Two Hearts and Two Minds
Sun, Jun 4, 1967 30 mins
Kimba fears for Kitty's safety after having a dream that she is in danger. Thinking that his presence will keep her safe, Kimba learns that things really aren't as they seem.
Episode 11
Catch 'em if You Can
Sun, Sep 3, 1967 30 mins
Tonga decreed that a hunting party would take place and the target is Kimba. With three contestants who each have something unique to bring to the hunt,Kimba proves that to catch this lion, they would have to fight with a battle of brains first.
Episode 12
The Hunting Ground
Sun, Jan 15, 1967 30 mins
The animals know to fear the Hunting Ground, the one place that is the least safe on the Savanna.It is here that hunters gather to prey on hapless animals and the hunters are running low on game. Kimba fears it will be he and his friends who will be next on the hunters list.
Episode 13
The Trappers
Sun, Jan 8, 1967 30 mins
Kimba's instincts are to seek revenge on those who destroyed his family. He knows that in doing so, it will not bring them back and he fights the fear and the need to do to them what they did to his parents.Will his fathers wisdom and goodness prevail?
Episode 14
Journey Into Time
Wed, Oct 5, 1966 30 mins
King Specklerex is envious of Kimba and he is taking his hatred out on the young lion by casting doubt on Kimba's own lineage. This is a problem that Kimba must turn to a human friend to resolve.
Episode 15
Scrambled Eggs
Sun, Nov 20, 1966 30 mins
When the eggs gathered by the animals are in the way while cleaning,a well meaning friend places them in a safe place.It seems it may not be safe after all and a whole generation of birds may be in peril.
Episode 16
Diamonds in the Gruff
Sun, Apr 30, 1967 30 mins
When Gruff,the jungle's alligator happens across an unusual suitcase full of diamonds,the animals embrace the prospect that someone may come looking for them and they may bring danger to all the animals safety.
Episode 17
The Magic Serpent
Sun, Jan 29, 1967 30 mins
A mysterious ailment falls upon the animals causing them all to fall asleep. When Kimba realizes what is happening he turns to the one animal that they all have shunned in the past. Kimba must learn to work with an enemy to preserve all their lives and make the jungle safe once more.
Episode 18
The Runaway
Sun, May 7, 1967 30 mins
Kimba and his friends must find their friend Gargoyle who has run away,convinced that he is too ugly to live with other animals.But first they must show the warthog that he is cherished as a friend and his return to the jungle is needed by all.
Episode 19
The Mystery of the Deserted Village
Sun, Mar 19, 1967 30 mins
Kimba's rival Claw is up to no good once more. He is trying to lure Kimba far from the safety of the jungle and his friends. Speedy Cheetah tries to warn his friend Kimba of this danger but is gravely injured.Once again it is a human friend to the rescue.
Episode 20
Restaurant Trouble
Sun, Oct 16, 1966 30 mins
When the animals squabble over food Kimba decides that an animal restaurant would be a solution to their food problems. Unfortunately for Kimba it poses even more obstacles and he is in the middle of even more difficulties than before.
Episode 21
The Bad Baboon
Sat, Jan 29, 1966 30 mins
Dan'l Baboon has a visitor from his past and they are seeking revenge for a battle from days gone by. But Dan'l isn't as young as he used to be and he just may have to rely on Kimba's help to be able fight again.
Episode 22
Dangerous Journey
Sun, Sep 25, 1966 30 mins
When the animals are all stricken with Stony Mountain Speckled Fever, Kimba must make a dangerous trek to visit an ancient sheep who has the only known cure. The task to retrieve this antidote is filled with danger and if Kimba wants to save his friends he must pass a test of his own survival first.
Episode 23
The Gigantic Grasshopper
Sat, Mar 12, 1966 30 mins
Something strange has landed in the jungle and it seems that Dan' l Baboon is the only one to have noticed it.As things start to become even more strange, Kimba too begins to see something is wrong. Could it be the mysterious meteor that landed in the jungle?
Episode 24
Gypsy's Purple Potion
Sun, Dec 4, 1966 30 mins
Cassius persuades Gypsy the Owl to poison Kimba. In another storyline, the animals erect a tower to honor the history of the white lions.
Episode 25
Too Many Elephants
Sun, Apr 2, 1967 30 mins
Kimba tries to save an elephant herd from being destroyed; Mr. Pompus tries to get Roger to leave the jungle.
Episode 26
The Revolting Development
Sun, May 14, 1967 30 mins
The carnivores become increasingly hungry for meat and try to solve their problems by munching on a meat substitute.
Episode 27
The Chameleon Who Cried Wolf
Sun, Nov 27, 1966 30 mins
Newton the chameleon's lying catches up with him when he's with his friends.
Episode 28
The Wild Wildcat
Sun, Dec 18, 1966 30 mins
Wiley Wildcat leaps at the opportunity to cause trouble for his pals.
Episode 29
The Nightmare Narcissus
Sun, Apr 9, 1967 30 mins
A mad scientist concocts a plant that has psychoactive powers.
Episode 30
Adventure in the City
Sun, Apr 16, 1967 30 mins
Kitty enlists Kimba's help to find her uncle SpeckleRex, who gets lost in the city.
Episode 31
City of Gold
Sun, Dec 25, 1966 30 mins
Kimba embarks on a mission to rescue Tom and Tab from Twin Skull Cave, in which they discover a hidden city of gold.
Episode 32
The Last Poacher
Sun, Jan 1, 1967 30 mins
Kimba leaps into action against the Devil Man poacher, with some help from his friend Seymour Hart.
Episode 33
Jungle Justice
Sun, Mar 26, 1967 30 mins
Harold Heron's mother suspects foul play when her son goes missing during a violent storm and blames Clunker, the hippopotamus, who delights in throwing his weight around.
Episode 34
Jungle Fun
Sun, Jul 2, 1967 30 mins
Part 1 of two. The animals erect an amusement park while Claw builds a trap for Kimba.
Episode 35
The Pretenders
Sun, Jul 9, 1967 30 mins
Conclusion. The animals unite to rescue Kimba.
Episode 36
Monster of Petrified Valley
Sun, Jul 16, 1967 30 mins
A Brodo bird has a difficult time adjusting to life in Kimba's jungle.
Episode 37
Legend of Hippo Valley
Sun, Jan 22, 1967 30 mins
Kimba and his friends find a message in an ancient well.
Episode 38
Volcano Island
Sun, Feb 5, 1967 30 mins
Kimba helps a rhinoceros couple and their newborn leave Volcano Island.
Episode 39
Running Wild
Sun, Feb 19, 1967 30 mins
A massive antelope stampede jeopardizes the safety of the animals involved, as well as the farm.
Episode 40
The Troublemaker
Sun, Mar 5, 1967 30 mins
Kimba and the gang learn that Benny Ostrich has a knack for stretching the truth.
Episode 41
Destroyers from the Desert
Sun, Feb 26, 1967 30 mins
The three Destroyers hurt Kimba and take control of the jungle when the Devil Wind crosses the sun as it sets.
Episode 42
The Balloon That Blows Up
Sun, Jul 30, 1967 30 mins
After stopping Tom and Tab from stealing some humans' balloon, Kimba discovers Dot, Dash, and Dinky playing in it. Despite knowing not to, Kimba joins in the fun, and the balloon is accidentally started up. The four are awestruck by the view, and enjoy themselves. Meanwhile, the humans have realized the balloon has been taken, and they want it shot down. The bad news is, Kimba and the others don't know how to land it. Even worse...there's a bomb attached to it!
Episode 43
Monster of the Mountain
Sun, Aug 6, 1967 30 mins
A "chimera" from the Atlas Mountains is terrifying a peaceful little village by appearing in the middle of the night and stealing cattle. Kimba is called for aid; the monster turns out to be a bear and her cub.
Episode 44
A Friend In Deed
Sun, May 28, 1967 30 mins
Roger Ranger is taken captive by the elephants when he asks them for passage through their graveyard to get to a place known as Rainbow Valley. If Kimba wants him back, he and a few other animals must swim in a swamp, where if you stop moving you'll drown, for 10 days without stopping for anything. While doing this, Kimba recaps the events of how he first met Roger Ranger long ago.
Episode 45
Such Sweet Sorrow
Sun, Apr 23, 1967 30 mins
Tonga once again tries capturing Kimba, this time through the use of tanks disguised as Hippos. Her plan soon fails, thanks to Roger, and she flees. When Pompus is taken captive by Tonga, Roger sets out alone to save him, but he is also captured. Tonga prepares for another invasion, while Kimba prepares the animals for war. Meanwhile, Roger becomes convinced that Tonga is Mary, and tries to think of a way to make her remember him.
Episode 46
The Return of Fancy Prancy
Sun, Jul 23, 1967 30 mins
All the available young males of Kimba's kingdom are completely captivated by the sudden return of Speedy Cheetah's older sister, Prancy.
Episode 47
The Cobweb Caper
Sun, Jul 30, 1967 30 mins
The jungle has been invaded by a monstrous spider with a giant appetite. It enmeshes the animals in its web and eventually eats them.
Episode 48
The Red Menace
Sun, Aug 6, 1967 30 mins
When a rash of forest fires hits the jungle, the animals are in great fear regarding how to combat the red menace. With one valley burnt out, the surviving elephants are starving.
Episode 49
The Sun Tree
Sun, Aug 13, 1967 30 mins
Daniel receives a message from his old great-great-grand uncle Scratch, who has spent his entire life in the world's oldest and tallest tree, which is called the sun tree.
Episode 50
Soldier of Fortune
Sun, Aug 20, 1967 30 mins
The animals in Kimba's kingdom find a strange new creature, Floppo, a seal who is a Soldier of Fortune off to see the world. Kimba has wanderlust, too, and he wants to accompany Floppo on his travels.
Episode 51
The Day the Sun Went Out
Sun, Aug 27, 1967 30 mins
When Kimba's sister Leona realizes that a storm might destroy her grandfathers' hides, which she's been protecting for many years, she enlists Kimba's aid in moving them to another shrine.
Episode 52
Silvertail the Renegade
Sun, Sep 3, 1967 30 mins
Silvertail, the old renegade lion, stumbles into Kimba's jungle asking for help. Kimba and Daniel decide that if he promises not to attack weaker animals, they will hide him from the hunting party.
