Ron Friedman
Director
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1983)
Specials
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a half-hour American animated television series based on the successful toyline from Hasbro and the comic book series from Marvel Comics. The cartoon had its beginnings with two five-part mini-series in 1983 and 1984, then became a regular series that ran in syndication from 1985 to 1986. Ron Friedman created the G.I. Joe animated series for television, and wrote all four miniseries. The fourth mini-series was intended to be a feature film, but due to production difficulties was released as a television mini-series.
Released Sept. 12, 1983
Episode 30 min
8+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Kids
Keywords: imdb.classic-animation, imdb.terrorism, imdb.1990s, imdb.military, imdb.based-on-toy, imdb.superhero-action, imdb.hand-drawn-animation + 6 more, tmdb.based-on-comic, tmdb.based-on-toy, tmdb.terrorism, tmdb.gi-joe, imdb.year-1990, imdb.sequel-to-tv-series
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex + 2 more, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: Sunbow Productions, DiC Entertainment
Network: Syndication
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S0E1 - G.I. Joe: The Movie
While Cobra Commander and Serpentor accuse each other's stewardship of Cobra as the root cause of the organization's failures, a mysterious woman breaks into the Terrordrome. Cobra Commander leads the counter-attack, but in an attempt to rid himself of Serpentor, allows the intruder to escape. Reaching Serpentor, the intruder reveals herself as Pythona, who comes from a secret civilization known as Cobra-La. Pythona states that they were responsible for causing Doctor Mindbender to create Serpentor through dream manipulation. At her urging, Serpentor plans to capture G.I. Joe's newest weapon, the Broadcast Energy Transmitter (BET).
April 20, 1987, midnight
S0E2 - Spy Troops
The Joes have a new remote-control device in their possession. Cobra sends Zartan to steal this device while the Joes also send in their own spy to the enemy camp. The movie ends in a battle royale between Joe and Cobra forces.
This is a prequel to G.I. Joe: Valor Vs. Venom.
S0E3 - Valor vs Venom
The sequel to G.I. Joe: Spy Troops. The G.I. Joe team battles Cobra's newest threat, Venomous Maximus and his hybrid troops.
S0E4 - Ninja Battles
Legendary ninjas Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow were once the best of friends. Now they are bitter enemies. Each of the Arashikage clan are joined by other ninjas who fight to the finish in the ultimate martial arts battle, pitting GI Joe forces against the evil Cobra organization!
S0E6 - Flint's vacation bonus
S0E7 - Interview with Ron Friedman
S0E8 - National Child Safety Council Ads
A compilation of 24 Public Service Announcements featuring characters from G.I.Joe. Included on the Rhino Home Video release of G.I.JOE Season 1 Part 1.
S0E9 - Everyday Heroes: The History of G.I. Joe
An in-depth and insightful look at the toy company that started it all and the many lives of G.I. Joe, from action figures and play sets to comic books, animated series and blockbuster feature films. Includes exclusive, brand-new interviews with those most responsible for the success of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
S0E10 - Archival Hasbro Toy Commercials
S0E11 - PSA - Learning To Swim
Torpedo teaches us how to tread water.
S0E12 - PSA - Getting Lost
Alpine teaches us what to do if we get lost.
S0E13 - PSA - Fire in the Home
Blowtorch teaches you what to do if there is a fire in your house
S0E14 - PSA - Dog Bite
Mutt teaches a boy not to try to pet dogs.
S0E15 - PSA - Smoke Under the Door
Barbecue teaches us what to do if there is a fire in the house.
S0E16 - PSA - Lightning Strikes Water
Deep Six teaches us to stay out of water if there is lightning.
S0E17 - PSA - Electrical Wire in the Road
Roadblock teaches us to stay away from downed electrical wires.
S0E18 - PSA - Thin Ice
Snow Job teaches us to stay off thin ice and how to help rescue someone if they are on it.
S0E19 - PSA - Nosebleeds
Footloose teaches us how to treat a nosebleed.
S0E20 - PSA - The Dare
Lady Jaye teaches us to think before we leap.
S0E21 - PSA - Impulsivity vs Planning Head
Quick Kick teaches us to plan ahead.
S0E22 - PSA - Better Solution
Cutter teaches us not to fight when we disagree, but to look for a better way.
S0E23 - PSA - Teamwork
Flint teaches us to play as a team.
S0E24 - PSA - Medicine Cabinet
Doc teaches us not to take medicine without an adult around.
S0E25 - PSA - Try, Try Again
Scarlett teaches us not to give up.
S0E26 - PSA - Bicycle Safety
Dusty teaches us about bike safety.
S0E27 - PSA - Stereotyping
Gung Ho teaches us not to judge a book by it's cover.
S0E28 - PSA - False Alarms
Barbecue teaches us not to pull a false alarm.
S0E29 - PSA - Clothes on Fire
Spirit teaches us what to do if our clothes catch on fire.
S0E30 - PSA - Stealing
Shipwreck teaches that stealing is wrong.
S0E31 - PSA - Fainting
Air Tight teaches what to do to help someone who faints.
S0E32 - PSA - Saying No to Strangers
Wild Bill teaches us to stay away from strangers.
S0E33 - PSA - Suffocating
Recondo teaches us to stay out of old refrigerators.
S0E34 - PSA - Handicaps
Spirit teaches that every one can help even people that have a handicap.
S0E35 - PSA - Life Jackets
Deep Six teaches us to always wear a life jacket while on a boat.
S0E36 - PSA - Home Alone
Roadblock tells us to never tell strangers that you're home alone and don't give out your address.
S0E37 - PSA - Tell the Truth
Flint teaches us that when an accident happens you should tell the truth.
S0E38 - PSA - Wearing Glasses
Ripcord says that if you are having trouble seeing to get your eyes tested.
S0E39 - PSA - Running Away
Shipwreck teaches us that it's better to solve problems than run away from them. Running away leads to nowhere!
S0E40 - PSA - Sunburn Safety
Leatherneck tells us that a bad sunburn can make you sick or even put you in the hospital.
S0E41 - PSA - Healthy Snacks
Lifeline tells us to eat healthy snacks instead of junk food.
S0E42 - PSA - Helmet Safety
Cross Country and Beach Head teach us to protect our heads when riding ATVs.
S0E43 - PSA - Spray Paints
Dial Tone says to use spray paints outside because of the poisonous fumes.
S0E44 - PSA - Train Safety
General Hawk says that beating the train is a dangerous game to play.
S0E45 - PSA - Peer Pressure
Flint teaches us that if you think something is wrong don't do it because of peer pressure.
S0E46 - Men and Women in Action: Creating the GI Joe Animated Series
S0E47 - Greenshirts The GI Joe Legacy
S0E48 - G.I. Joe Resolute The Movie
Ending the original series, the G.I. Joe team work to prevent Cobra from destroying the world. Snake Eyes confronts Storm Shadow, Scarlett and Duke attempt stop Cobra, Roadblock and Gung-Ho encounter Destro and the Baroness.
Network: Syndication
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 4170 min.
Released: Sept. 12, 1983
Last Air Date: Jan. 20, 1992, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: 12
Common sense age: 8+
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