Episode
The Real Ghostbusters: Captain Steel Saves the Day
Overview
Through paranormal means, Ray's favorite comic book character, Captain Steel, comes to life, and crosses paths with the Ghostbusters. When the evil Doctor Destructo also comes to life, a hero team-up may be the only way to save the world.
Details
- Series
- The Real Ghostbusters
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 1987-09-17
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
Captain Steel Saves the Day is Episode 4 in Season 2 of The Real Ghostbusters. It aired on 1987-09-17. The runtime is 25 min.
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A young man hurt by the woman he loves decides that there is far too much pain in the world and, aided by his loyal yet reluctant companion, sets about a chain of events that will bring Ragnarok, the end of the world!
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