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Arabian Knights is an animated segment of The Banana Splits Adventure Hour, created by Hanna-Barbera Productions. The series is based on Arabian Nights, a classic work of Middle Eastern literature.

First Aired

1968-09-07
Last Aired

1969-01-11
Creator
Genre

Animation, Comedy, Kids
Seasons

1
Episodes

18
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

NBC

Keywords:

middle east magic cartoon thief royalty wizard arabian nights short film

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Season 1

1. Joining of the Knights

When Bakaar captures Baghdad, Turhan must flee. While fleeing, Turhan meets the Knights.

When Bakaar captures Baghdad, Turhan must flee. While fleeing, Turhan meets the Knights.Less

9mins 1968-09-07

2. The Ransom

When Bakaar holds the Captain of El Arish for ransom, his son Prince Raji, asks the Knights for help.

When Bakaar holds the Captain of El Arish for ransom, his son Prince Raji, asks the Knights for help.Less

9mins 1968-09-14

3. A Trap for Turhan

Vangor and his men capture Raseem and uses him to set a trap for Turhan. Bez, Fariik and Turhan are t...More

Vangor and his men capture Raseem and uses him to set a trap for Turhan. Bez, Fariik and Turhan are then captured but Naida and Zazoom save them.Less

9mins 1968-09-21

4. The Great Gold Robbery

Bakaar steals the city's gold and blames it on Turhan and the Arabian Knights.

Bakaar steals the city's gold and blames it on Turhan and the Arabian Knights.Less

9mins 1968-09-28

5. The Wizard Ramnizar

The evil wizard Ramnizar is enlisted by Bakaar to dispose of the Arabian Knights.

The evil wizard Ramnizar is enlisted by Bakaar to dispose of the Arabian Knights.Less

9mins 1968-10-05

6. Sky Raiders of the Desert

When the Sky Raiders kidnap Naida to sell her at Bakaar's slave auction, the Arabian Knights must resc...More

When the Sky Raiders kidnap Naida to sell her at Bakaar's slave auction, the Arabian Knights must rescue her.Less

9mins 1968-10-12

7. The Challenge

Bakaar holds a contest to find the strongest man to capture the Knights. After Raseem and Prince Turh...More

Bakaar holds a contest to find the strongest man to capture the Knights. After Raseem and Prince Turhan are captured, the rest of the Knights come to rescue them.Less

9mins 1968-10-19

8. Isle of Treachery

Princess Shahira and her son, Prince Akmed are held hostage by Vangor to lure and capture Prince Turha...More

Princess Shahira and her son, Prince Akmed are held hostage by Vangor to lure and capture Prince Turhan and the Arabian Knights.Less

9mins 1968-10-26

9. The Sultan's Plot

When Khalir, ruler of the City of Kilabad, refuses to pay tribute to the evil Sultan of Darkness, Abad...More

When Khalir, ruler of the City of Kilabad, refuses to pay tribute to the evil Sultan of Darkness, Abadon, the Sultan uses his magic amulet to make Kilabod disappear. The Arabian Knights must help their friend and stop Abadon.Less

9mins 1968-11-02

10. The Reluctant Empress

When Shiraz, Pharoh of Abidan, kidnaps Naida to be his empress, the Arabian Knights must rescue her.

When Shiraz, Pharoh of Abidan, kidnaps Naida to be his empress, the Arabian Knights must rescue her.Less

9mins 1968-11-09

11. The Coronation Bakaar

Bakaar steals the crown of Bahgdad for his coronation. When the Knights tak it back, Bakaar chases th...More

Bakaar steals the crown of Bahgdad for his coronation. When the Knights tak it back, Bakaar chases them.Less

9mins 1968-11-16

12. The Great Brass Beast

Vangor and Bakaar use a mechanical elephant to take over the Juara City.

Vangor and Bakaar use a mechanical elephant to take over the Juara City.Less

9mins 1968-11-23

13. The Fabulous Fair

Bakaar holds a fair to celebrate his rule of the kingdom he stole from Turhan.

Bakaar holds a fair to celebrate his rule of the kingdom he stole from Turhan.Less

9mins 1968-11-30

14. The Desert Pirates

Vangor tries to plunder the cities for Bakaar but are thwarted by the Arabian Knights.

Vangor tries to plunder the cities for Bakaar but are thwarted by the Arabian Knights.Less

9mins 1968-12-07

15. The Jewels of Joowar

Bakaar steals the jewels of the City of Joowar and the Arabian Knights must recover them.

Bakaar steals the jewels of the City of Joowar and the Arabian Knights must recover them.Less

9mins 1968-12-14

16. The Royal Visitor

Camale, and Egyptian prince comes to Baghdad to visit Prince Turhan, unaware that Bakaar has control o...More

Camale, and Egyptian prince comes to Baghdad to visit Prince Turhan, unaware that Bakaar has control of the city. Camale is kidnapped and placed in a pyramid and the Arabian Knights must rescue him.Less

9mins 1968-12-21

17. The Spy

After Zazoom is captured by Vangor, Vangor's magician turns himself into a Zazoom look-a-like, hoping ...More

After Zazoom is captured by Vangor, Vangor's magician turns himself into a Zazoom look-a-like, hoping the Arabian Knights will rescue him instead and then the spy will know where their secret cave is.Less

9mins 1968-12-28

18. The Prisoner

Bakaar attempt to claim the throne of El Me Bolar for himself, by kidnapping Princess Tasmin who is pr...More

Bakaar attempt to claim the throne of El Me Bolar for himself, by kidnapping Princess Tasmin who is preparing for her coronation. The Knights must thwart the evil efforts of Bakaar so the Princess can assume her throne.Less