
40 Years Ago: The Real Ghostbusters “Slimer, Come Home”
Slimer runs away after spoiling Winston’s birthday, leading the Ghostbusters into a showdown with Ghash and giving their green companion an early moment in the spotlight.

Slimer runs away after spoiling Winston’s birthday, leading the Ghostbusters into a showdown with Ghash and giving their green companion an early moment in the spotlight.

In “Mrs. Roger’s Neighborhood,” the Ghostbusters battle a haunted house and uncover a demonic trap: Mrs. Rogers is Wat, seeking to release an army from the Containment Unit.

Killerwatt, The Real Ghostbusters’ first-produced episode, nearly served as the premiere. Electrical spirits possess New York, forcing the team to save Ecto-1 and the city.

The Real Ghostbusters premiered 40 years ago with “Ghosts R Us,” introducing rival ghostbusters, Slimer’s antics, Ecto-2 and the series’ signature supernatural adventures.

Ghostbusters fans honor Lieutenant Vincent G. Halloran, the FDNY, and all those lost or affected on September 11, 2001. Never Forget.

Spirit Halloween’s $129.99 Light-Up Giga Meter from Ghostbusters II is now in stock, featuring LEDs, sounds, a digital display, patches, and gloves.

Saturday Morning Cartoons United and Ghost Corps are hosting a charity event celebrating 40 years of The Real Ghostbusters, featuring a live script reading, theme performance, screening, and livestream.

Mondo's 1:12 scale Real Ghostbusters Collector's Pack Louis Tully and Grundel is now available to pre-order! Limited Timed Edition at $202, pre-orders close September 18.

Spook Central celebrates 30 years as the longest-running active Ghostbusters website. Founded in 1996, it's marking the milestone with exclusive merchandise including a limited-edition commemorative coin featuring Slimer artwork and apparel.

PKE Surge returns Labor Day weekend at Dragon Con 2026 in Atlanta, the world's oldest annual Ghostbusters fan gathering.