Ep 9. The Backstage Rage

In Scooby Doo, Where Are You? season 1 episode 9, entitled "The Backstage Rage," the gang finds themselves in the midst of a mystery during a visit to a television studio. The episode opens with the gang receiving an invitation to watch the filming of a popular TV show called "The Jolly Jester." Excited at the opportunity to see behind the scenes of their favorite show, the gang quickly accepts the invitation and heads to the studio.

Upon their arrival, the gang meets the show's host, a man named Jolly Jack, and his crew. They are introduced to the rest of the cast and crew, including the show's head writer, Mr. Gibby Norton, and the director, Mr. Carey. However, things quickly take a spooky turn when the studio's mascot, a clown named Zombo, goes missing. The gang offers to help search for the missing clown, and they soon find him hiding in a nearby prop closet.

As they investigate further, the gang begins to suspect that something strange is going on in the studio. They overhear the head writer, Mr. Norton, arguing with the director, Mr. Carey, and they see that the show's star performer, a trained dog named Golly, is acting strangely. Meanwhile, a shadowy figure is seen lurking around the studio.

The gang decides to split up and investigate further. Fred and Daphne start searching for clues backstage while Shaggy and Scooby tangle with Golly the dog. Velma digs into the history of the studio, and her research leads her to an old newspaper article about a disgruntled former employee who threatened to ruin the show.

The mystery deepens when the shadowy figure is spotted again, this time hiding behind a prop. During the ensuing chase, the gang splits apart and ends up trapped in different parts of the studio. It's up to Scooby and Shaggy to save the day when they discover a secret passageway that leads them right to the heart of the mystery.

In classic Scooby-Doo fashion, the gang ultimately unmasks the culprit behind all the strange happenings at the studio. In the end, the gang uncovers a villain who was seeking revenge on the studio and a motive that ties together all the strange occurrences of the episode.

"The Backstage Rage" is a classic episode of Scooby Doo that features all the elements that fans of the show have come to love. It has a spooky mystery, plenty of clues to follow, and, of course, the iconic character of Scooby Doo. With its twists and turns, the episode keeps viewers guessing until the very end, and it leaves audiences with a sense of satisfaction when the mystery is finally solved.