Ep 7. Mr. Sandman, Dream Me A Dream
- TV-NR
- January 1, 1986
- 23 min
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7.8 (185)
The Real Ghostbusters season 1 episode 7, "Mr. Sandman, Dream Me A Dream" centers around the Ghostbusters as they are called into action after a supernatural disturbance in the dreams of the citizens of New York City. Peter Venkman wakes up from a recurring nightmare, and the team discovers that the source of their troubles is the Dreamworld, a realm populated by the Sandman and his minions.
The Ghostbusters make their way into the Dreamworld to find a solution to the problem. They are immediately greeted by the Sandman himself, who informs them that they are not welcome in his realm. The Ghostbusters try to reason with the Sandman, but he is adamant that they leave.
As the Ghostbusters continue through the Dreamworld, they encounter a number of challenges, including a pack of vicious dream dogs and a giant spider made entirely of nightmares. Eventually, they come across a group of children who have been trapped in the Dreamworld by the Sandman, unable to escape their own nightmares.
The Ghostbusters vow to help the children and continue on their quest to stop the Sandman. They eventually discover that the Sandman is under the control of a powerful wizard named Abraxas. The team battles Abraxas and manages to break his hold on the Sandman, restoring balance to the Dreamworld and freeing the children from their nightmares.
In the end, the Ghostbusters return to the real world, and Peter's recurring nightmare has been resolved. The episode ends with the Sandman granting the Ghostbusters safe passage through the Dreamworld should they ever need to return.
Overall, the episode is a fun and thrilling adventure that showcases the creative ways that the Ghostbusters use their paranormal expertise to overcome supernatural obstacles. The introduction of the Dreamworld and the Sandman adds a unique and imaginative element to the series, and the episode's resolution is both satisfying and heartwarming. "Mr. Sandman, Dream Me A Dream" is a standout episode of the first season and a must-watch for fans of the show.
