best episodes of Madagascar: A Little Wild poster

The early years of the Madagascar heroes Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo, as they grow up in a rescue habitat at the Central Park Zoo.

8 Seasons
51 Episodes
Ended
Animation Kids
Cast & Characters
episode image The Final Fur-tier
7.9/10 (11 votes)

#1 The Final Fur-tier

S8:E7

With his friends pursuing their own ‘things,’ Alex feels like he’s being left behind! When he undertakes an epic adventure of his own – a trip to space – Alex learns that even through life changes, the bonds of friendship don’t have to.

episode image Gloria’s Got ‘Em All
6.5/10 (9 votes)

#2 Gloria’s Got ‘Em All

S6:E5

The gang gets their paws on some CRITTER CARDS, NYC’s latest toy craze, and Gloria is determined to collect them all! But when Gloria loses Melman’s rare and special card, the gang goes on an adventure in the city to get it back.

episode image Rats
6.3/10 (9 votes)

#3 Rats

S8:E1

When Rocky asks Alex if he’ll direct his original musical, RATS, Alex accepts, despite having zero directing experience. When the show devolves into disaster, Alex realizes he should’ve told Rocky he was a newbie at directing, and still has lots to learn.

episode image A Lil Baa Country
6.2/10 (8 votes)

#4 A Lil Baa Country

S7:E6

After hearing Melman perform a fantastic, original country song during his daily bath, Ant'ney signs Melman up to open for a huge country star, Lil Baa, at an all animal concert called Farm-a-Palooza.

episode image Beached
6.2/10 (8 votes)

#5 Beached

S8:E3

When Gloria enters a surf festival, Marty sets out to earn a Junior Ranger Badge by spearheading a beach cleanup day.

episode image The Bear Necessities
6.0/10 (27 votes)

#6 The Bear Necessities

S1:E1

When their favorite zoo visitor loses his teddy bear, our gang goes on a wild adventure through New York City to return it to him - and in the process Marty learns that some things in life can't be found in an instruction manual.

episode image Ambulance Ambush
6.0/10 (8 votes)

#7 Ambulance Ambush

S6:E4

On the night of a much-anticipated toy-car race, Melman discovers a popped tired on his toy ambulance. Assuming that someone did it on purpose, Melman enlists Marty and the gang in a noir-like search to find the misbehaving tirepopper.

episode image CupKate
5.9/10 (13 votes)

#8 CupKate

S2:E5

It‘s Kate‘s birthday and everyone in the habitat has something amazing planned, but Melman is worried that his homemade/hoof-made gift won’t measure up.

episode image Hedgehog Sitters Club
5.8/10 (13 votes)

#9 Hedgehog Sitters Club

S2:E4

When a litter of hedgehogs are temporarily relocated to the habitat, Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria become their “babysitters.”

episode image Ant’ney’s Got Talent
5.8/10 (8 votes)

#10 Ant’ney’s Got Talent

S8:E2

Ant’ney’s got dreams of becoming a corner crooner, but when it’s time for him to take over the family business (a pigeon-version of a bodega) Ant’ney hides his true passion from his family.

episode image Pest Side Story
5.7/10 (13 votes)

#11 Pest Side Story

S2:E6

Gloria becomes determined to earn her Queen of Kindness Kidizen badge and welcomes some free-spirited rats who need a place to stay into the habitat.

episode image Everybody Loves a (Sea) Lion
5.6/10 (21 votes)

#12 Everybody Loves a (Sea) Lion

S1:E3

When the happy-go-lucky sea lions draw crowds away from his show, Alex decides that he needs to act like the sea lions. But upon finding his attempts to compete with them don’t bring back the crowds, Alex learns to be true to himself.

episode image Best Fans Forever
5.6/10 (21 votes)

#13 Best Fans Forever

S1:E5

The gang heads to "Best Fans Day" at NY's Giraffe Stadium, where Alex gets caught up in the attention of rooting for the winning team. When his behavior ends up hurting Marty's feelings, Alex learns that his friends are the only team that matters.

episode image Melman at the Movies
5.5/10 (21 votes)

#14 Melman at the Movies

S1:E2

Melman finds a lucky flower and is convinced that today will be his best day ever. But when a series of unlucky events threatens to ruin his day, he's faced with the choice to drown in his sorrows or "take back the day."

episode image A Tale of Two Kitties
5.5/10 (12 votes)

#15 A Tale of Two Kitties

S2:E1

Alex is mistaken for a Maine Coon and takes over that cat’s life in the penthouse. At first, comfortable with his shmancy new life, Alex grows to miss his old life and learns that it’s lonely at the top.

episode image Fire Marshal Melman
5.4/10 (12 votes)

#16 Fire Marshal Melman

S2:E2

On Junior Marshals’ Day at the fire station, Melman gets stuck in a firetruck on its way to a real emergency. With Alex’s help, Melman must overcome his fear of heights to help save a stuck cat, and learn that even heroes get scared sometimes.

episode image The Losing Game
5.4/10 (8 votes)

#17 The Losing Game

S5:E4

When the gang plans a habitat-wide, friendly basketball tournament, Gloria becomes overly competitive in her quest to win. After she resorts to cheating, Gloria realises that real winners are good sports, and everyone has more fun when they play fair and square.

episode image What About Bill
5.4/10 (8 votes)

#18 What About Bill

S6:E6

When Bill the Flamingo moves into the guest habitat, the nosy new neighbor discovers our gang sneaking out for Alex’s big cat food audition- and insists on joining their adventure.

episode image Fine Art Flop
5.4/10 (8 votes)

#19 Fine Art Flop

S7:E3

During an animal painting exhibition at the NYC Art Museum, Melman (whose crayon-artworks at the Habitat is legendary) worries that his classic-cute style isn’t up to snuff.

episode image Odd Frog Out
5.4/10 (8 votes)

#20 Odd Frog Out

S8:E4

When Gloria decides to spend a day at the Central Park Pond with Lala, she's shocked and intimidated to find Lala leaping high into the sky with her new frog friends.

episode image A Bronx (Zoo) Tale
5.4/10 (8 votes)

#21 A Bronx (Zoo) Tale

S8:E5

The Nature Channel prompts Melman to believe that he and the gang are too different to live under one roof; Melman escapes to the Bronx Zoo to find his real herd: other giraffes.

episode image Alex and Behemoth
5.2/10 (9 votes)

#22 Alex and Behemoth

S3:E1

When Alex realizes he’s too small to climb onto his new habitat “stage”, he feels too small for his dreams- until he hears of a big, new roller coaster at Coney Island and figures if he can ride the big coaster, that’ll prove that he’s a BIG deal!

episode image Hippo Lake
5.1/10 (20 votes)

#23 Hippo Lake

S1:E4

Gloria's belief in herself is tested when she auditions for "Swan Lake" and gets rejected because she's a hippo. With some help from her friends, she learns that she doesn't need someone else to decide she's a prima hipporina—she already is.

episode image Gloriasaurus
5.1/10 (21 votes)

#24 Gloriasaurus

S1:E6

The gang plans to celebrate Melman’s birthday at an outer space exhibit featuring a cool space-rover vehicle. But when Gloria becomes obsessed with a handheld game, she misses out on special moments with her friends and learns the value of living in the present.

episode image The Secret of the Dumpling
5.0/10 (8 votes)

#25 The Secret of the Dumpling

S7:E5

Alex decides he wants to become a celebrity chef, but his food leaves much to be desired.

episode image A Roar Is Born
4.8/10 (8 votes)

#26 A Roar Is Born

S3:E7

Alex lands a role in a big Hollywood movie, but his part is threatened by a diva-like bull. Alex nearly gives up, but with the help of his friends, learns that no one can bully him out of what he loves to do.

episode image Journey to the Secret Playground
4.8/10 (8 votes)

#27 Journey to the Secret Playground

S5:E3

When the gang gets bored of their old toys, a mysterious treasure map appears to be the answer to their problems. But when the treasure isn't what they expected, the gang learns that you can make your own fun.

episode image Fancy Fifths
4.7/10 (13 votes)

#28 Fancy Fifths

S2:E3

When Marty accidentally “steals” a pair of slippers from a department store, he plans an elaborate “heist” to return them and learns in the end that it’s easier to own up to your mistakes than to cover them up.

episode image A Tadpole Tale
4.4/10 (8 votes)

#29 A Tadpole Tale

S3:E4

When fun-loving, water-dwelling tadpole LALA shows up in Gloria’s tank, the two become underwater besties!

episode image I Love Lucia
4.2/10 (8 votes)

#30 I Love Lucia

S3:E2

The habitat is celebrating “Sloth Day” in honor of its newest arrival: cool, chill, Lucia the sloth, who just arrived from Costa Rica!

episode image Groundhog Day
4.0/10 (8 votes)

#31 Groundhog Day

S3:E5

Gloria wants spring to come! She’s SICK of winter and is counting down the days until the Central Park pond melts so she can retrieve a toy she lost in the water before it froze!

episode image Happy Snooze Year
3.8/10 (8 votes)

#32 Happy Snooze Year

S3:E3

When Melman learns that his friends stay up late every New Year’s Eve to watch the ball drop in Times Square, he’s determined to stay up with the big kids and join the fun.

episode image Whatever Floats Your Float
3.7/10 (15 votes)

#33 Whatever Floats Your Float

S3:E6

Marty relishes his role as producer/organizer of the annual Animal Pride Parade. So when an unusual striped animal arrives, Marty tries to figure out which animal float ODEE ELIOT belongs on.

episode image The First Lost Tooth
0.0/10

#34 The First Lost Tooth

S4:E1

When Melman loses his first tooth, he fears he won't be Kate's baby any more and goes on a city-wide chase to recover his tooth before Kate can replace him with a younger, cuter animal.

episode image The Lone Park Ranger
0.0/10

#35 The Lone Park Ranger

S4:E2

When Ranger Hoof invites Marty on a Junior Ranger night trot in Central Park, Marty is determined to prove he's got what it takes to do the job - but when Alex tags along for the ride, Marty learns that "what it takes' is a whole lot of teamwork.

episode image The Year of the Lion
0.0/10

#36 The Year of the Lion

S4:E3

During the Lunar New Year festival, Alex is disappointed to learn that there's no Year of the Lion. Determined to be somebody important, he sets out to become the star of the festival by taking on the role of the Dragon - but he eventually learns that every role has importance and realises the costume that fits him best is his own fur.

episode image A Frog-let Tale
0.0/10

#37 A Frog-let Tale

S4:E4

Lala, who's grown into a froglet, is ready to finally join the gang on a big adventure in the city! But she relies on her water bowl to get around, and Gloria goes overboard in trying to protect her tiny friend in the big world… Only to realise that she underestimated all Lala is capable of doing.

episode image Snow Day
0.0/10

#38 Snow Day

S4:E5

When a snowstorm blocks Kate from accessing the zoo, Melman decides to become "substitute Kate" and make sure the animals are cared for. But when the animals go wild in the snow, Melman's future-paramedic skills are put to the test during an outbreak of stubbed toes and boo-boos. A series of stumbles makes Melman question whether he's cut out to be a paramedic - until he learns that mastering a goal takes grit!

episode image Hermit Fab
0.0/10

#39 Hermit Fab

S4:E6

When Gloria meets a shy hermit crab, named Starlene, with a secret talent of tap dancing, Gloria plans a flashy production for Starlene’s debut so she can share her talent with the world!

episode image A Frog Tale
0.0/10

#40 A Frog Tale

S5:E1

When Lala announces she's moving out of the habitat, Gloria feels sad. But instead of admitting it, she puts all her energy into throwing the "happiest" goodbye party for her tank mate's last day in the habitat.

Cast & Chracters

character image Alex (voice)

Alex (voice)

Actor: Tucker Chandler
character image Marty (voice)

Marty (voice)

Actor: Amir O'Neil
character image Melman (voice)

Melman (voice)

Actor: Luke Lowe
character image Gloria (voice)

Gloria (voice)

Actor: Shaylin Becton
character image Murray (voice)

Murray (voice)

Actor: Charlie Adler
character image Kate (voice)

Kate (voice)

Actor: Jasmine Gatewood
character image Pickles (voice)

Pickles (voice)

Actor: Candace Kozak
character image Ant'ney (voice)

Ant'ney (voice)

Actor: Eric Petersen
character image Millie (voice)

Millie (voice)

Actor: Johanna Stein

The highest rated episode of Madagascar: A Little Wild is "The Final Fur-tier" (S8E7) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 11 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Whatever Floats Your Float" (S3E6) with a rating of 3.70.

This episode received 15 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Bear Necessities" (S1E1) with a rating of 6.00.

This episode received 27 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Hippo Lake" (S1E4) with a rating of 5.10.

This episode received 20 votes.

The highest rated episode is "CupKate" (S2E5) with a rating of 5.90.

This episode received 13 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Fancy Fifths" (S2E3) with a rating of 4.70.

This episode received 13 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Alex and Behemoth" (S3E1) with a rating of 5.20.

This episode received 9 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Whatever Floats Your Float" (S3E6) with a rating of 3.70.

This episode received 15 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Losing Game" (S5E4) with a rating of 5.40.

This episode received 8 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Journey to the Secret Playground" (S5E3) with a rating of 4.80.

This episode received 8 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Gloria’s Got ‘Em All" (S6E5) with a rating of 6.50.

This episode received 9 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "What About Bill" (S6E6) with a rating of 5.40.

This episode received 8 votes.

The highest rated episode is "A Lil Baa Country" (S7E6) with a rating of 6.20.

This episode received 8 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Secret of the Dumpling" (S7E5) with a rating of 5.00.

This episode received 8 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Final Fur-tier" (S8E7) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 11 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Odd Frog Out" (S8E4) with a rating of 5.40.

This episode received 8 votes.

Name Department Job
Jessica Bulinski Art Art Direction
Andy Youssi Crew Post Production Supervisor
Daniel Wexller Crew CG Supervisor
Denisse de la Cruz Directing Script Coordinator
Matt Barrios Editing Other
Mayumi Fujimoto-Jones Editing Assistant Editor
Bryanna London Lighting Lighting Supervisor
Alexandra Savio Production Production Assistant
Ania O'Hare Production Casting
Bianca K. Danson Production Production Manager
Carmen Monzon Production Production Coordinator
Cymbre Walk Production Casting
Dana Starfield Production Co-Executive Producer
Darshan Rickni Production Production Coordinator
Ivan Garcia Production Production Supervisor
Johanna Stein Production Executive Producer
Kathryn Power Production Other
Katie Galvan Production Casting Associate
Mercedes Domínguez Production Line Producer
Peter Cacioppo Production Executive In Charge Of Production
Rebecca Bllesteros Production Production Coordinator
Saul Blinkoff Production Supervising Producer
Zachary Joel Johnson Production Production Coordinator
Alana Da Fonseca Sound Vocals
Clare Yezerski Sound Music Supervisor
Cruz Martin Sound Vocals
David Bonilla Sound Foley Mixer
Frederik Wiedmann Sound Original Music Composer
Gabe Gelbrecht Sound Other
Gabe Mann Sound Main Title Theme Composer
Gordon Suffield Sound Sound Supervisor
Heather Olsen Sound Sound Designer
J. Lampinen Sound Foley Artist
Jeannie Lurie Sound Main Title Theme Composer
Jordan Yaeger Sound Songs
Mishelle Fordham Sound Supervising Dialogue Editor
Patrick Spain Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Rob Pratt Sound Other
Robbi Smith Sound Dialogue Editor
Shaun Cunningham Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Vivian Aguiar-Buff Sound Music Supervisor
Andrew Shek Visual Effects Character Designer
Brendon Marklinger Visual Effects Effects Supervisor
Caitlin Ryan Visual Effects Modeling
David Ardinaryas Lojaya Visual Effects Character Designer
Kathrin Kurfiss Visual Effects Modeling
Neil Bruder Visual Effects Layout Supervisor
Warren Dowson Visual Effects Modelling Supervisor
Laura Zak Writing Staff Writer
Roxy Simons Writing Staff Writer
Sam Bissonnette Writing Staff Writer

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