Ep 3. Hang in There, Scooby-Doo
- TV-NR
- September 24, 1977
- 24 min
Hang in There, Scooby-Doo is the third episode of the second season of the classic animated series The Scooby-Doo Show. The episode follows the beloved gang of mystery-solvers as they embark on a new adventure that involves a circus.
The gang is on their way to the circus when they stumble upon a strange, abandoned town. They soon find out that the circus is in town and decide to check it out. Once at the circus, they meet the owner, who tells them of a ghostly tiger that has been haunting the circus.
As usual, the gang takes on the task of solving the mystery. They start by investigating the tiger cage and find that there are no signs of a ghostly presence. They then split up to continue their investigation. Scooby and Shaggy, as usual, end up getting themselves into trouble when they accidentally stumble upon a secret passage leading to a mysterious room.
While exploring the room, they find themselves face to face with the ghostly tiger. They quickly run away, but not before the tiger scratches Scooby's nose. The gang later regroups and tries to find out more about the ghostly tiger. They discover that the circus's former owner, who had passed away, owned a white tiger named Rajah. His death was surrounded by mysterious circumstances, and many believed that it was the ghost of Rajah seeking revenge.
The gang decides to set a trap for the ghostly tiger, hoping to catch it in the act. They lure the tiger out by using a piece of meat, but the trap fails to catch the ghost. Instead, it chases after Scooby and Shaggy, who run for their lives. During the chase, they end up in a swimming pool and use a giant inflatable duck to fight off the ghostly tiger.
In the end, the gang solves the mystery and reveals that the ghostly tiger was nothing more than the circus's new owner, who was trying to scare everyone away so that he could get the circus for a low price. The scratches on Scooby's nose were caused by the owner's pet tiger who had been training in the area. The gang hands over the culprit to the authorities, and the circus resumes its business.
Hang in There, Scooby-Doo is a thrilling episode that showcases the gang's problem-solving skills in the face of danger. With its exciting plot and humorous dialogue, it's another classic entry in the long-running series.