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26 Episodes 1965 - 1966
Episode 1
Sat, Sep 25, 1965
A Hard Day's Night: The Fabs try to rehearse in a haunted castle. I Want to Hold Your Hand: The boys serenade an octopus on the bottom of the ocean.
Episode 2
Sat, Oct 2, 1965
Do you want to know a secret: The Beatles take a vacation to an Irish cottage If I Fell: John gets kidnapped by a mad scientist who wants to steal his brain
Episode 3
Sat, Oct 9, 1965
The Beatles are in Africa and Ringo spends all the band's money when he decides to buy them all rings for souvenirs. Then before he can get back to the group, he loses all the rings when shaking hands fans.
Episode 4
Sat, Oct 16, 1965
"Not A Second Time" - The boys try to find a place to rehearse that is away from their fans? can they find such a place.
Episode 5
Sat, Oct 23, 196530 mins
The Fab Four are invited to a mad scientist's castle so Paul McCartney can help a "bat woman" enter the singing business.
Episode 6
Sat, Oct 30, 196530 mins
You've really got a hold on me: The Beatles visit Africa Chains: Cap'n Ringo Bligh put the other Beatles to work on his ship
Episode 7
Sat, Nov 6, 196530 mins
"I'll Get You" - The boys are on vacation in Africa and don't take the dangers to seriously, especially a man-eating lion. "Honey Don't" - The Beatles attend a rodeo in which Ringo winds up riding a bull named Honey.
Episode 8
Sat, Nov 13, 196530 mins
The Beatles dream of becoming Musketeers, and visit a Parisian art gallery.
Episode 9
Sat, Nov 20, 196530 mins
The Beatles visit the Texas Indian Reservation. Later, Ringo is presented with a solid gold guitar which is promptly stolen.
Episode 10
Sat, Nov 27, 196530 mins
The Beatles visit a castle where the armour is cursed, turning whoever wears it into mortal enemies. Later during a visit to Japan George is mistaken for a champion wrestler.
Episode 11
Sat, Dec 4, 196530 mins
The Beatles meet a highwayman, and later during a trip to Paris cross swords with The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Episode 12
Sat, Dec 11, 196530 mins
Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby: The Beatles are in Japan when they are forced to take shelter in religious temple because of a rainstorm. There they are mistaken for the deceased spirits of Japanese ancestors and are kept captive in the temple. SINGALONGS: I'm A Loser and I Wanna Be Your Man I Should Have Known Better: The Beatles are in Rome looking for a place to rehearse for next performance. After looking around, they end up in the Coliseum where the sounds of their practicing make the walls tumble down.
Episode 13
Sat, Dec 18, 196530 mins
I'm A Loser: While the Beatles are in Hollywood, a film producer hires Ringo as stuntman double for Rory Rock. Ringo gets hurt in every scene and ends up wrapped in bandages from head to toe; in a hospital bed. SINGALONGS: No Reply and I'm Happy Just To Dance With You I Wanna Be Your Man: The Beatles are in Rome when they decide to find a lovely souvenir to take back to the Royal British Museum. Meanwhile, two criminals, Hugo and Leo, have stolen a large sum of gold. They melt the gold down and re-shape it into a statute of the Goddess of Musica, which they paint white to match some other statues. The boys purchase the statue and are chased by the thieves, the statue gets away on a wheelbarrow tire and the Beatles end up taking back a wind up music box of the Beatles in Greek clothing with instruments.
Episode 14
Sat, Dec 25, 196530 mins
Don't Bother Me: The Beatles are staying at a hotel in Rome when Ringo remembers they have a concert to do that night in Barcelona. Meanwhile two spies who want to steal the new Beatles songbook are following the lads, trying to slow the down so they get their hands on the book. The crooks have a fake announcement broadcast that the trains won't be running for the day. The other Beatles become suspicious and try to warn John, who doesn't listen to them and doesn't want to be bothered. The boys try to take a cab to the Rome airport, but are followed. SINGALONGS: It Won't Be Long and I Should Have Known Better No Reply: While the Beatles are visiting Hawaii, they are warned by a local detective about Anyface, the world's greatest master of disguise. Anyface has a weakness for girls and can make his face look like anybody's simply by looking at them. When two Pauls surface, a series of test are done by the detective and his niece who is a ""number one Beatles fan"".
Episode 15
Sat, Jan 1, 196630 mins
I'm Happy Just To Dance With You: The Beatles are flying over Europe, having snacks and enjoying themselves, when their plane starts to crash. They jump for saftey and end up at an Italian street fair where Paul enters a contest and wins a dancing bear that has goo-goo eyes for the Beatle. SINGALONGS: Don't Bother Me and Can't Buy Me Love Mr. Moonlight: The Beatles take a cruise to Hawaii but are chased by a flock of frenzied female fans and take refuge in a escape dingy. There they encounter Ludwig Von Brilliant, who wants to witness the total eclipse of the moon. He drops the boat from the ship and three days later the Beatles discover they are at sea. Ludwig suggests that they head to the island of Moonie which is not only the best location to view the eclipse but also a secret island with few inhabitans. There they encounter restless natives who try to toss the Beatles into a volcano.
Episode 16
Sat, Jan 8, 196630 mins
Can't Buy Me Love: John is given a friendship ring by a Polynesian girl. After he takes the ring, he finds out that it is the custom that who ever is given the ring and takes it has to marry the tribe chief's daughter. John refuses the marriage and runs and hides in a pineapple factory. When he discovers the chief hates the smell of pineapples, he has himself canned. SINGALONGS: Anna and Mr. Moonlight It Won't Be Long: The Beatles are having a leisurely picnic in Japan when they run into Dr. Ah So. The doctor tell the lads about his new creation, a potion that causes things to shrink, and he pours some into a nearby lake. John, later then decides to go for a swim and shrinks. When the other Beatles see him, they think he is a new-fangled Beatle doll and chase after him until they fall into the same lake. George, Paul and Ringo shrink just as the potion wears off John and he goes back to normal size.
Episode 17
Sat, Jan 15, 196630 mins
Anna: The Beatles are aboard a sightseeing ship, when Paul is lured from that ship onto a ghost ship, called Ah Na by a beautiful Japanese woman. John, Ringo and George try to save Paul before he is taken to the Enchanted Lagoon, where no man has ever came back from. SINGALONGS: Thank You Girl and Matchbox I Don't Want To Spoil The Party: John is taking the Beatles sight-seeing at a New York museum. John attempts to teach Paul, George and Ringo some culture but they get bored and run away in search of a swinging and wild party. They end up at a beatnik party in Greenwich village and when they notice John at the same party they disguise themselves as beatnik musicians from him to keep from going back to the museum.
Episode 18
Sat, Jan 22, 196630 mins
"Matchbox" - The boys are looking for a good hotel room to get away from the fans, so John finds one they can set up anywhere.
Episode 19
Sat, Jan 29, 196630 mins
With Love From Me To You: Vacationing in Hawaii, George is bullied by the very jealous Surf Wolf, who is king of the beach. Surf Wolf challenges George to a surfing competition. George reluctantly accepts, and having never surfed before, takes a few surfing lessons. During the contest Surf Wolf cheats to win, but George ends up winning. SINGALONGS: Please Mr. Postman and I Saw Her Standing There Boys: The Beatles are in Hollywood, when they notice a contest by President Films. The winner is to be crowned ""Mr. Hollywood"" and will become a film star. They boys enter the contest. After failing many competitions and on the verge of being thrown out, the Beatles decide to use their true talent, singing.
Episode 20
Sat, Feb 5, 196630 mins
Dizzy Miss Lizzy: While the Beatles are visiting Bavaria, George goofs up by bragging that he is the Liverpool Champion ice skater. John and Paul secretly enter him in a Swiss ice boat contest to show him a thing or two. SINGALONGS: Ticket To Ride and From Me To You I Saw Her Standing There: After much walking and sight-seeing in Madrid, John and Paul stop at Joses Jideaway for a rest. John takes his shoes off for comfort and red hot ashes end up in them. When he puts them on, he starts to jump around, the club thinks he is dancing and flamenco dancer's girl friend falls for him. Jealous, the dancer challenges John to a duel.
Episode 21
Sat, Feb 12, 196630 mins
What You're Doing: After returning from a fishing trip, Ringo wanders into a camp of gypsies. One of the women takes a fancy to Ringo and he ends up the her choice for marriage. George dons drag and pretends to be Ringo's fiancee in order to get him out of his terrible situation. SINGALONGS: Dizzy Miss Lizzie and All My Loving Money: After being paid for a NY concert, the Beatles take a leisure trip to Coney Island. The boys try to keep their eye on him (he has all the money they just received sewed up in his coat) but he eludes them only to be chased by a mysterious stranger.
Episode 22
Sat, Feb 19, 196630 mins
Komm Gib Mir Deine Hand: The Beatles (along with a guide dog named Gunthar) climb a mountain in the Swiss Alps in order to plant a flag with their likeness a top the highest peak. SINGALONGS: Bad Boy and Tell Me Why She Loves You: While the Beatles are on a cruise they discover a woman being held captive in cabin 13. When they try to rescue her they are attacked by her captor, who throws knives at them.
Episode 23
Sat, Feb 26, 196630 mins
Bad Boy: The Beatles are vacationing in the Swiss Alps. They meet a young boy who would rather be one of the Beatles than to stay home with his family. SINGALONGS: Please Please Me and Hold Me Tight Tell Me Why: While in Spain, the Beatles come across a donkey that upon hearing their music, runs away at breakneck speed. They enter the donkey into a horse derby and the donkey wins by a nose.
Episode 24
Sat, Mar 5, 196630 mins
I Feel Fine: The Beatles go to Hollywood. While visiting a studio, Paul calls a leading hero (Dick Dashing) of the "silver screen" a fake. The hero's ego is severely bruised and he demands that Paul prove his point or take it back. SINGALONGS: What You're Doing and There's A Place Hold Me Tight: While the Beatles are in New York, Ringo and George take a tour of the Statue of Liberty. They spot a mysterious man with a package and set out to save the day.
Episode 25
Sat, Mar 12, 196630 mins
Please Please Me: While in Spain, the Beatles decide to go out and have a picnic. A bull mistakes Ringo for a matador; Ringo mistakes the bull for John and Paul in a cheesy costume. The bull chases Ringo, hits a tree and gets knocked out... leaving no bull for the upcoming bull fight. The Beatles end up in the ring- ole. SINGALONGS: Roll Over Beethoven and Rock and Roll Music There's A Place: The Beatles are rehearsing for a television appearance but are having difficulty due to an ape in a cage. John sets the ape free, only to find out that it the ape is a super genius, and as always mayhem and mischief ensues.
Episode 26
Sat, Mar 19, 196630 mins
Roll Over Beethoven: Before returning to England, the Beatles decide to have a quick look around (for old times sake). They happen upon an elephant (boxed and ready for transport on the high seas) that fancies Paul and decides to "hug" Paul with its trunk and not let go. Only the musical stylings of the Beatles can save Paul. SINGALONGS: I Feel Fine and She Loves You Rock and Roll Music: Mistaken for a string quartet, the Beatles are invited to give a performance at a party for a royal Duke. After attempting to make a sound with the string instruments, the Beatles decide to rattle the rafters and get the party hopping their own way.