Speed Racer — 1967-1968 · 1 season · 52 eps

★ 7.2

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Speed Racer

1967-1968 1 season 52 episodes

★ 7.2 (3,780 votes) Bottom 38%

Speed Racer is a teenage driver who races around the world in his super-technological car, the Mach 5, created by his father, a former racer. The car has several special features that help Speed tackle difficult terrain and get rid of dishonest opponents—which happens frequently. He experiences these adventures alongside his girlfriend Trixie, his younger brother Spridle, and his pet monkey, Chim-Chim. Together, they face thrilling challenges and show that courage and fair play make all the difference.

Episode Ratings Grid

Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.

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S1 1-30

S1 31-52

E1

7.2

7.0

E2

7.2

6.7

E3

7.7

7.3

E4

7.9

5.6

E5

6.7

6.9

E6

6.7

7.0

E7

7.3

5.9

E8

7.5

7.2

E9

6.5

7.1

E10

6.3

6.9

E11

7.2

7.0

E12

7.4

6.3

E13

7.1

7.0

E14

6.6

6.8

E15

7.0

6.5

E16

6.7

6.0

E17

6.8

6.2

E18

7.0

6.5

E19

6.7

6.5

E20

8.1

7.2

E21

7.3

6.7

E22

7.3

7.2

E23

7.6

E24

5.8

E25

6.8

E26

5.8

E27

6.5

E28

6.1

E29

6.3

E30

6.8

Avg

6.8

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Good

Mid

Bad

Episode Power Rankings

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.1

S1E20 The Fastest Car on Earth: Part 1

Pops is horrified at the return of the GRX, a supernaturally powerful engine that has ended up killing or harming every one of its drivers.

#2

S1E4 7.9

Challenge of the Masked Racer: Part 2

Speed Racer and Racer X participate in the Trans-Country race... as well as competitors who stoop to dirty tricks to get rid of them.

#3

S1E3 7.7

Challenge of the Masked Racer: Part 1

Speed's first encounter with Racer X, a mysterious masked driver who is rumored to cause car crashes whenever he races.

4. S1E23 "Mach Five vs. Mach Five: Part 2" 7.6
5. S1E8 "The Race Against the Mammoth Car: Part 2" 7.5
6. S1E12 "Race for Revenge: Part 1" 7.4
7. S1E7 "The Race Against the Mammoth Car: Part 1" 7.3
8. S1E21 "The Fastest Car on Earth: Part 2" 7.3
9. S1E22 "Mach Five vs. Mach Five: Part 1" 7.3
10. S1E33 "Gang of Assassins: Part 2" 7.3

📉 Bottom Episodes

#52

S1E34 5.6

The Race for Life

The young mayor of the South American village of Tonado is dying of poison. Speed volunteers to drive to Dominic and back to get the antidote, but someone is out to stop him.

51. S1E26 "The Car Hater" 5.8
50. S1E24 "The Royal Racer: Part 1" 5.8
49. S1E37 "Crash in the Jungle: Part 2" 5.9
48. S1E46 "Motorcycle Apaches" 6.0

The Quality Arc

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Episode Engagement

Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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5 Standouts

22 Infamous

0 Hidden Gems

25 Forgettable

Top Standout: S1E4 Challenge of the Masked Racer: Part 2

Most Infamous: S1E1 The Great Plan: Part 1

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