Back to the Future
Overview
Set after the events of the beloved Back to the Future films, this animated series follows the ongoing escapades of Marty McFly and Doc Brown as they navigate time travel in the iconic DeLorean. Joining them are Clara, Doc's wife, their sons Jules and Verne, and their loyal dog Einstein, along with Marty’s girlfriend, Jennifer. The infamous Tannen family continues to emerge throughout time, stirring up trouble. Mary Steenburgen and Tom Wilson return to voice their original characters, while Christopher Lloyd reprises his role as Doc Brown in live segments featuring Bill Nye conducting fascinating experiments.
Episodes
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1
Gets Lost in Space
Arnold's overly confident cousin Janet becomes a nuisance as she tags along on a field trip with Ms. Frizzle's class, leading the kids into chaos and ...
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Brothers
Title: Sibling Rivalry Plot: Verne decides to escape from home and jumps into the DeLorean to journey into the past. Doc, Marty, and Jules pursue him...
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2
For Lunch
Arnold is thrilled to learn he won't be joining his classmates on a field trip. However, his excitement quickly turns into chaos when he inadvertently...
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2
A Family Vacation
Title: A Family Getaway Plot: While attempting a new invention, Doc accidentally triggers another blackout in his lab, frustrating Jules and Verne as...
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3
Inside Ralphie
Ralphie is devastated when a fever forces him to stay home from school on the day he’s supposed to anchor a health segment for FNN (Frizzle News Net...
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3
Forward to the Past
Title: Journey to the Ancient Era Plot: Doc and his friends embark on an adventure to the distant past to try out a groundbreaking invention. During ...
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4
Gets Eaten
Arnold and Keesha find themselves in a bind after they neglect to submit their project on "two things that go together."
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4
Witchcraft
Marty rushes back to Salem, Massachusetts, piloting the DeLorean to bring a spare flux capacitor to Doc and his family. While Doc works on installing ...
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5
Hops Home
After Wanda's pet frog, Bella, leaps through an open window, Ms. Frizzle transforms the bus into a miniature mechanical frog. With their new tiny mode...
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5
Roman Holiday
Marty and Doc travel back to Ancient Rome, not realizing that Jules and Verne are tagging along for the adventure. As the boys stir up mischief, Marty...
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6
Meets the Rot Squad
On "Accidental Science Project" day, the students showcase their impressively spoiled creations sourced from the depths of their fridges. Ed Begley, J...
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6
Go Fly a Kite
When Jules mocks Verne's intellect and suggests he doesn't truly belong in the family, Verne begins to believe that his real father might be Benjamin ...
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7
Time Waits for No Frog
In an effort to help Marty with his athlete's foot, Doc and Marty journey back in time to South America in search of a long-extinct frog. While there,...
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7
All Dried Up
Ever the compassionate spirit, Phoebe embarks on a mission to protect the desert's flora and fauna, only to realize just how resilient they are on the...
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8
In the Haunted House
The students are buzzing with excitement for their concert at the Sound Museum, but their enthusiasm takes a turn when they realize the eerie mansion ...
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8
Einstein's Adventure
Two bank thieves hijack the DeLorean and find themselves near an Australian prison in 1790. Since Einstein is trapped in the back seat with them, it's...
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9
Gets Ready, Set, Dough
It’s Ms. Frizzle’s birthday, and a visit to the bakery sounds like the ideal field trip. However, things take a wild turn when the bus’s shrinke...
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9
Batter Up
Marty steps into the shoes of his forebear, pitcher Pee Wee McFly, in a bid to secure victory for his team in a crucial 1897 Pennant game. However, he...
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10
Plays Ball
Ms. Frizzle merges Dorothy Ann's understanding of physics with Ralphie's love for baseball to create an exciting "Frictionless Baseball Game."
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10
Solar Sailors
Title: Cosmic Cruisers Plot: As Doc and Clara celebrate their anniversary, their children surprise them with tickets for a space cruise set in 2091. ...
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11
Goes to Seed
The class garden is set to grace the cover of PLANT IT! magazine, but Phoebe’s section stands out for being completely bare. Meanwhile, Robby Benson...
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11
Dickens of a Christmas
Title: A Dickensian Holiday Plot: During the festive season, the Brown family and Marty travel back to 1800s London for a holiday celebration. Things...
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12
Gets Ants in Its Pants
The Magic School Bus takes a turn into the film industry when Keesha steps up to direct a movie focusing on social animals for the upcoming school sci...
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12
Gone Fishin'
At the age of four, Doc had a terrifying experience when he tumbled into a river while fishing, leaving him with a lasting fear of water. Once the boy...
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13
Kicks Up a Storm
The Friz turns the bus into a Weathermobile, launching them on a thrilling adventure through the clouds. During this exhilarating journey, Ralphie fin...
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13
Retired
Title: Retired Plot: Jules and Verne decide to play a series of April Fool's Day tricks on Doc by meddling with his creations. Their antics take a ...
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Blows Its Top
In an effort to teach the students about how islands form on Earth, Ms. Frizzle surprises them with a brand new, undiscovered island!
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Mac the Black
Marty and Verne find themselves in the Caribbean of the 1500s, with Verne eager to snag a unique earring. Meanwhile, Marty faces off against the notor...
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Flexes Its Muscles
Ms. Frizzle leads her class on an exciting field trip to R.U. Humerus's Body Shop, where they discover the intricate ways in which bones, muscles, and...
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2
Put on Your Thinking Caps, Kids! It's Time for Mr. Wisdom!
Title: Get Ready to Think, Kids! Introducing Mr. Wisdom! Plot: Marty and Verne encounter Mr. Wisdom, the charismatic host of a well-known children’...
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3
The Busasaurus
Ms. Frizzle leads her class on an exciting dinosaur excavation, thanks to her longtime friend, paleontologist Dr. Carmina Skeledon. They embark on a t...
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3
A Friend In Deed
When Biff schemes to force Jennifer's family off their ranch, Marty travels back to the Old West to prevent Biff’s ancestors from obtaining the deed...
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4
Going Batty
Ms. Frizzle brings in the parents to show them how the class is studying bats, which leads Ralphie and his friends to believe that The Friz must be a ...
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4
Marty McFly PFC
Title: Marty McFly PFC Plot: While journeying back to the 1940s, Verne signs up for a dance competition alongside his future dance teacher, Dorothy. ...
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5
Butterfly and the Bog Beast
The soccer team is on the hunt for a new mascot, and Phoebe proposes butterflies. However, her idea is met with laughter and dismissed as weak. Just w...
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Verne's New Friend
Title: Verne's New Companion Plot: Verne teams up with his newfound buddy, Chris, to visit a 1930s-era circus facing the threat of closure from their...
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6
Wet All Over
Arnold and Wanda are set to present their report on the town’s waterworks when Ms. Frizzle declares it’s time for a field DRIP adventure! She tran...
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6
Bravelord and the Demon Monstrux
In a bizarre twist of fate, characters from Verne's beloved video game, BraveLord and Monstrux, unexpectedly spring to life. Meanwhile, Doc finds hims...
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7
The Money Tree
Jules decides to cultivate a money tree in hopes of boosting her popularity at school. However, her ambitious plan quickly spirals out of control, att...
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7
In a Pickle
When Keesha and her classmates come back from their break, they discover that her beloved cucumber has mysteriously transformed into a pickle! Is the ...
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Revving Up
Junkett, the Vehicle Maintenance Inspector for the school district, is on the verge of declaring the Magic School Bus unfit for use!
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A Verne by Any Other Name
Title: A Verne by Any Other Name Plot: Fed up with the relentless teasing about his name, Verne decides he wants a fresh start. Determined to shed hi...
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9
Taking Flight
Shrunk down and trapped inside Tim’s model airplane, the class embarks on an adventurous field trip to explore the secrets of flight.
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9
Hill Valley Brown-Out
As the Founder's Day Celebration approaches, the town faces another blackout, and Doc is at the center of the chaos. In his efforts to resolve the iss...
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10
Getting Energized
As the students prepare to set up their “Double-Trouble Wheel of Wonder” at the town carnival, they realize that every electrical outlet is alread...
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10
My Pop's an Alien
When Biff stumbles upon a mysterious spacecraft hidden in Doc's bushes, he insists that Doc is an extraterrestrial, and soon everyone is convinced. Fa...
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11
Out of This World
After Dorothy Ann alerts the group about an asteroid on a collision course with their school, Ms. Frizzle quickly organizes an adventurous field trip ...
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11
Super Doc
Title: Super Doc Plot: Marty and his friends discover that Doc had a brief history in wrestling during the 1950s, although he never actually fought i...
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12
Cold Feet
Liz has mysteriously vanished to a place known as “Herp Haven.” Fearing for her safety, the class quickly heads to this strange location, only to ...
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12
St. Louis Blues
Title: St. Louis Blues Plot: At the Brown residence, Doc’s latest hair trimming gadget causes chaos with Marty's hairstyle. Frantic to remedy the d...
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13
Ups and Downs
A creature has been spotted in Walkerville Lake! Wanda finds herself in a race against Gerri Poveri, a struggling TV reporter looking to boost her dwi...
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13
Verne Hatches an Egg
Title: Verne's Unexpected Discovery Plot: Verne takes the DeLorean on an adventure to find a unique item for show and tell, stumbling upon a dinosaur...
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In a Beehive
Tim's grandfather, a beekeeper, is famous for producing the finest honey around. To give her students an exciting lesson, Ms. Frizzle transforms the c...
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In the Arctic
“Where did the heat go?” Arnold asks, puzzled as his hot cocoa loses warmth. In response, Ms. Frizzle takes the class on an adventure to the Arcti...
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Spins a Web
Ms. Frizzle takes her students on an adventure into a 1950s horror flick, where a gigantic praying mantis is causing chaos in the town. Ed Asner plays...
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Under Construction
At just two inches in height and stuck in the bathroom of Wanda's home, the kids need to apply their knowledge of structures to find a way out before ...
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5
Gets a Bright Idea
The light display at Walkerville’s historic theater is breathtaking, but Arnold's overbearing cousin Janet insists she could create an even more spe...
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6
Shows and Tells
Arnold shows up with a mysterious webbed hoop for the International Show-and-Tell Competition, a relic from his great-aunt who was a renowned archaeol...
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7
Makes a Rainbow
The students stumble upon Ms. Frizzle in her closet, engrossed in a pinball machine of her own making that uses light pulses instead of traditional st...
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8
Goes Upstream
Ralphie is eager to bring salmon to the school picnic, but he’s disappointed when he can’t catch any at his usual fishing location. However, while...
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9
Works Out
Can Mr. Sinew compete with the Friz? During this year's "Teacher-athlon," the students worry that Ms. Frizzle might be outmatched by the brawny gym te...
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10
Gets Planted
Phoebe is eager to cultivate a vine for the school production of Jack and the Beanstalk, but her plant resembles a mere beansprout rather than a tower...
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11
In the Rainforest
In celebration of Earth Day, the kids decide to rent a cocoa tree from the rainforest as a gift for Ms. Frizzle. However, when the time comes for the ...
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12
Rocks and Rolls
In honor of Walkerville's founding, Ms. Frizzle's class creates a stone statue of its founder, Captain Walker. Just as they complete their masterpiece...
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13
Holiday Special
Wanda is excited to attend a performance of The Nutcracker ballet, but while visiting Murph’s recycling facility, the toy soldier she needs for entr...
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Meets Molly Cule
Wanda is thrilled when her beloved singer, Molly Cule, arrives in town and selects Ms. Frizzle’s class to help wash her iconic car. The students div...
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Cracks a Yolk
Mr. Ruhle, the principal, needs to be away for a few days and entrusts his cherished chicken, Giblets, to Dorothy Ann. Meanwhile, Ms. Frizzle takes th...
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3
Goes to Mussel Beach
Ms. Frizzle’s “Uncle Shelby” asks the class to take care of his seaside property. However, the students quickly realize that this so-called “l...
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4
Goes on Air
The students in Ms. Frizzle's class believe their sole addition to the Walkerville Space Capsule is an empty jar. “It’s not empty,” Keesha insis...
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5
Gets Swamped
Walkerville faces a dilemma: should they eliminate the swamp to make way for a shiny new shopping mall, or find a different location for it? The class...
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6
Goes Cellular
On the night of the annual Granite Awards, celebrating rock enthusiasts, Arnold is on the verge of making history as the first child to receive the Ro...
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7
Sees Stars
After spotting Horace Scope (Dabney Coleman) on the Star Shopping Network, the kids come up with the idea to gift Dorothy Ann a genuine twinkling star...
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8
Gains Weight
Phoebe is selected to perform a slam-dunk demonstration at the major basketball game, but she quickly realizes that she can't jump high enough due to ...
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9
Makes a Stink
Flora Whiff, renowned for her incredible sense of smell—her motto being “the nose knows”—visits the school to evaluate the First Annual Smell ...
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10
Gets Charged
On Valentine’s Day, the class embarks on a lightbulb sale. During their journey, they visit Ms. Frizzle’s home to offer her one, only to discover ...
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11
Gets Programmed
Ms. Frizzle's class is tasked with preparing the school for Mr. Ruhle, but the to-do list is overwhelming! Carlos wonders, “Isn't there a way to tac...
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12
In the City
Ms. Frizzle's class heads to the zoo, where Tim believes wild animals can thrive in the city. To explore this theory, Ms. Frizzle casts a spell—ZAP!...
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13
Takes a Dive
After Wanda finds out that Ms. Frizzle is a descendant of Redbeard the Pirate, she eagerly suggests they track down the treasure he hid. The treasure ...
