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Released
1990 · TV SERIES

Captain Planet and the Planeteers

First aired
1990
Seasons
6 seasons
AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
Streaming on
  • Paramount+

With the guidance of Gaia, five Planeteers—representing Earth, Fire, Water, Wind, and Heart—unite to defend the planet from environmental destruction. When their powers combine, they transform into Captain Planet, a superhero dedicated to combating pollution and protecting the environment.

Seasons & Episodes

  1. 1.01A Hero for EarthSep 15, 1990Rate

    Five teenagers are chosen by Gaia, the spirit of the Earth, to fight against environmental destruction. They face their first challenge by trying to stop Hoggish Greedly's oil rig from damaging a coastline.

  2. 1.02Rain of TerrorSep 22, 1990Rate

    Skumm, leading his gang of rat-like creatures, unleashes a wave of acid rain that puts the city in danger. The episode follows the escalating threat as the group works to stop the environmental disaster.

  3. 1.03Beast of the TempleSep 29, 1990Rate

    Greedly and Rigger travel to Thailand in search of valuable rubies, engaging in exploitative mining practices that raise ethical concerns.

  4. 1.04Skumm LordOct 6, 1990Rate

    A character named Skumm sells a contaminated beverage that transforms those who drink it into zombie-like rodents.

  5. 1.05Deadly RansomOct 13, 1990Rate

    Captain Planet is captured by the villains Nukem, Blight, and MAL, forcing the Planeteers to come up with a plan to rescue him.

  6. 1.06The ConquerorOct 20, 1990Rate

    An Earth spirit named Zarm manipulates the teens into breaking Gaia's rules, setting off a risky chain of events that could escalate into a global catastrophe.

  7. 1.07Last of Her KindOct 27, 1990Rate

    The Planeteers work to protect African elephants from being driven to extinction while confronting Looten Plunder, who is attempting to monopolize the ivory trade.

  8. 1.08The Dead SeasNov 3, 1990Rate

    Greedly and Rigger conspire to exploit the oceans for profit by depleting their fish populations.

  9. 1.09Tree of LifeNov 10, 1990Rate

    Blight acquires powers from the "Tree of Life" and vows to use them to destroy the redwood forest.

  10. 1.10Volcano's WrathNov 17, 1990Rate

    Sludge tackles the global waste crisis by disposing of all trash into a volcano, but the action triggers an unexpected eruption.

  11. 1.11Littlest PlaneteerNov 24, 1990Rate

    A young boy teams up with others to fight a giant monster made of smog threatening their city.

  12. 1.12A World Below UsJan 26, 1991Rate

    An industrial waste disposal project endangers a hidden underwater metropolis, prompting its inhabitants to take action to protect their home.

  13. 1.13Plunder DamFeb 2, 1991Rate

    A dam project disrupts an African river, depriving local communities of the food and water resources they relied on.

  14. 1.14Meltdown SyndromeFeb 9, 1991Rate

    Nukem arrives at a nuclear power plant experiencing a coolant failure, and his radioactive energy accelerates the plant's deterioration, leading to a catastrophic meltdown.

  15. 1.15Smog HogFeb 16, 1991Rate

    Greedly designs a car that produces significant pollution, but his son falls ill due to the smog it creates, leading to unintended consequences.

  16. 1.16Polluting by ComputerFeb 23, 1991Rate

    Sludge and Blight hack into government systems and corrupt national parks, turning them into hazardous waste sites.

  17. 1.17Don't Drink the WaterMar 2, 1991Rate

    Plunder, Skumm, and Greedly conspire to contaminate the country's water supply, posing a threat to public health and safety.

  18. 1.18Kwame's CrisisMar 9, 1991Rate

    Kwame becomes disillusioned and quits the Planeteers after feeling ignored when he tries to alert them to Sludge's plan to bury a town in trash.

  19. 1.19Ozone HoleApr 13, 1991Rate

    Nukem destroys part of the ozone layer in order to access and consume ultraviolet rays.

  20. 1.20The Ultimate PollutionApr 20, 1991Rate

    Looten Plunder incites conflict between tribes to profit by selling weapons to the opposing factions.

  21. 1.21Population BombApr 27, 1991Rate

    Wheeler finds himself marooned on an island inhabited by humanoid mice, who are facing the challenges of overpopulation.

  22. 1.22Mission to Save Earth (1)May 4, 1991Rate

    The teens encounter Cold Warrior Commander Clash, but they soon discover that the real threat is Captain Pollution, a villain brought to life by Blight.

  23. 1.23Mission to Save Earth (2)May 11, 1991Rate

    Commander Clash teams up with the Planeteers in their fight against eco-villains and the persistent threat of Captain Pollution.

  24. 1.24Two Futures (1)May 18, 1991Rate

    Wheeler, frustrated with his role as a Planeteer, uses a time machine to go back in time with the intention of preventing his initial selection as a Planeteer.

  25. 1.25Two Futures (2)May 25, 1991Rate

    Wheeler's efforts to prevent his former self from aligning with the Planeteers lead to serious repercussions for the Earth.

  26. 1.26Heat WaveJun 1, 1991Rate

    Blight generates a localized greenhouse effect over Hope Island, endangering Gaia's survival.

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