20 episodes • September 9, 1989 - December 9, 1989
The adventures of goth girl Lydia Deetz and her undead friend Beetlejuice as they explore The Neitherworld, a wacky afterlife realm inhabited by monsters, ghosts, ghouls, and zombies.
20 episodes
Critter Sitters
Sep 9, 1989
(37 years ago)
Beetlejuice needs some cash to buy Lydia a present so when she gets a job baby-sitting, he follows suit. But Neitherworld babies are a bit more of a handful than Outerworld ones, and Beetlejuice gets dragged before Judge Mental for a long string of offences. Can Lydia keep him from getting thrown to the Sandworms?
The Big Face Off
Sep 16, 1989
(37 years ago)
It's Beetlejuice and Lydia versus the reigning King and Queen of Gross on a popular Neitherworld TV show. Do our heroes have any chance of winning the big gross-off with Beetlejuice feeling below par?
Skeletons in the Closet
Sep 16, 1989
(37 years ago)
The skeletons in Beetlejuice's closet have accumulated so much over the years that the closet finally bursts. The skeletons drift astray, telling people the truths Beetlejuice had always hidden from them.
A Dandy Handy Man
Sep 23, 1989
(37 years ago)
Lydia is getting ready for the big photo show, but she can't decide which of her pictures is the best. Beetlejuice loves all of her work, and decides he wants to buy whichever photo she picks--but he doesn't have any money. (Un)fortunately, the Deetzes kitchen sink has sprung a leak, so Beetlejuice hatches a plan to pose as a handyman, fix the leak, and make a quick buck. But his Neitherworld tools won't stand for being used.
Out of My Mind
Sep 23, 1989
(37 years ago)
Beetlejuice and Lydia have a fight, and Lydia banishes the ghost to the Neitherworld. Beetlejuice foolishly makes the comment that he can't get Lydia out of his mind, and accidentally teleports her there. Lydia meets up with Beetlejuice's wimpy Will Power and overbearing Prank Factor--can she convince Will to stand up to Prankenstein? And how will she ever get out of Beetlejuice's head?
Stage Fright
Sep 30, 1989
(37 years ago)
Miss Shannon's school is putting on Romeo and Juliet, and Lydia tries out for the part of Juliet. But Clare wants it too and sabotages Lydia's audition. For revenge, Lydia becomes the costume designer and designs a costume she knows Clare will hate-but Beetlejuice's got other plans for revenge.
Spooky Tree
Sep 30, 1989
(37 years ago)
Lydia's favourite tree, Spooky, is slated to be cut down so the road can be widened. Beetlejuice, in a fit of generosity, grants Spooky with the gift of locomotion, allowing the tree to run rampant through the town. Finally, kind-hearted Spooky is replanted somewhere he can be really happy.
Laugh of the Party
Oct 7, 1989
(37 years ago)
It's Halloween and Clare's throwing the biggest bash in Peaceful Pines-until Lydia announces that she, too will throw a party. But there are a few problems: 1) all she has to wear is a cute pink bunny costume; 2) there will be no food or decorations; 3) No one is coming. Well, never fear, Mr. Beetleman is here! Beetlejuice introduces Peaceful Pines to 'Party People In a Can', and boy, the town will never be the same.
Worm Welcome
Oct 14, 1989
(37 years ago)
Beetlejuice has a run-in with a newly-hatched Sandworm, and Lydia accidentally calls him out of the Neitherworld while he's in contact with it, so they both teleport to the Outerworld. While the Neitherworld locals think that Beetlejuice is responsible for banishing the Sandworm and dub him a hero, the baby Sandworm is now in danger from a pair of human hunters. As much as Beetlejuice hates Sandworms, can Lydia ever convince him to help save its life?
Bad Neighbour Beetlejuice
Oct 21, 1989
(37 years ago)
Beetlejuice's neighbours kick him out, so he tries to be a 'good neighbour.' But unfortunately, Beetlejuice's idea of a good neighbour isn't quite the same one his friends have. It looks like Beetlejuice is out of a place to stay-until he proves to the others that there is one thing that he's good for.
Campfire Ghouls
Oct 21, 1989
(37 years ago)
Beetlejuice (disguised as Betty Juice), Lydia, Bertha and Prudence go camping in the Neitherwoods. Bertha and Prudence have never been camping and Beetlejuice is sure that they're just a couple of lost cases-until Bertha and Prudence convince him otherwise.
Pest O' the West
Oct 28, 1989
(37 years ago)
Beetlejuice takes Lydia on a trip to a Neitherworld Wild West town, where the locals promptly make Beetlejuice their new sheriff. Can you guess why? Naturally, its because Bully the Crud is on his way to run the sheriff out of town. Bully 'develops' an instant crush on Lydia and drags her off to the wedding chapel...at least Lydia's insistent on keeping her last name.
Bizarre Bazaar
Nov 4, 1989
(37 years ago)
Miss Shannon teams up Lydia and Clare to run this year's haunted house at the bazaar. Lydia's got some good and scary ideas, but Clare's got other plans...Not to worry, because Beetlejuice's got some plans of his own.
Pat on the Back
Nov 4, 1989
(37 years ago)
Beetlejuice says he deserves a 'pat on the back' and he gets one, in the form of a weird little guy with an Irishoid accent who actually grows out of his back. Pat then proceeds to get Beetlejuice in a lot of trouble with the Mayor, and only Lydia has the insight to help him out of it.
Poopsie
Nov 11, 1989
(37 years ago)
The Monster Across the Street is going to a Monster Across the Street convention (you didn't know they had those, did you?) and he leaves Poopsie in Beetlejuice's care for the day. I'll leave the rest of this synopsis to your imagination.
It's the Pits
Nov 11, 1989
(37 years ago)
Beetlejuice makes it big as an armpit musician, and throws his friends out in the cold.
Prince of the Neitherworld
Nov 18, 1989
(36 years ago)
Beetlejuice (disguised as Betty Juice), Lydia, Bertha and Prudence go camping in the Neitherwoods. Bertha and Prudence have never been camping and Beetlejuice is sure that they're just a couple of lost cases-until Bertha and Prudence convince him otherwise.
Quit While You're a Head
Dec 2, 1989
(36 years ago)
Beetlejuice's head is kidnapped by headhunters.
Cousin B.J.
Dec 9, 1989
(36 years ago)
Lydia's Aunt Zapora and Uncle Danport (Delia's family) and Aunt May and Uncle Clyde (Charles' family) come for a visit. To liven things up, Beetlejuice poses as ""Cousin B.J."", and boy, does he liven things up!
Beetlejuice's Parents
Dec 9, 1989
(36 years ago)
Yes, you guessed it: Lydia and Beetlejuice go to see the latter's parents. His mother is a neat freak and his father is a workaholic-just how far from the tree did Beetlejuice fall?
