Ep 12. Janine's Genie
- TV-NR
- January 1, 1986
- 23 min
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7.5 (145)
Janine's Genie is the twelfth episode of the first season of The Real Ghostbusters. The episode is centered around Janine Melnitz, the secretary of the Ghostbusters, who finds a genie in an old vase and is granted three wishes.
Initially, Janine is hesitant to use her wishes as she is unsure of the true intentions of the genie. However, she eventually decides to use her first wish to clean up the all the clutter in the Ghostbusters' headquarters, much to their surprise. When she uses her second wish to get a new outfit, the genie becomes more sinister, revealing that he has his own ulterior motives for granting Janine's wishes.
The genie reveals himself to be an ancient demon who has been imprisoned in the vase for centuries, and he hopes to use Janine's wishes to regain his power and unleash havoc upon the world. Janine, unaware of the genie's true nature, goes on to make her third wish, which has disastrous consequences for the Ghostbusters.
As the Genie gains more power, strange occurrences start happening in New York City. The Ghostbusters soon realize that they have to stop the genie before his power becomes too great. The team comes up with a plan to stop the genie, but when their plan fails, they have to rely on Janine's quick thinking to save the day.
Janine's Genie is one of the most exciting and action-packed episodes of The Real Ghostbusters first season. It showcases the importance of thinking before acting and the negative consequences that can arise from making impulsive decisions. With its engaging plot, lively humor, and engaging characters, Janine's Genie is an episode that is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.