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| Series | Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (“AoStH”), first-run syndication |
| Episode | Episode 7 of 65 in production order (code 238-107) · aired 20th · WildBrain no. 107 |
| First aired (US) | 1 October 1993 · syndication |
| Written by | Bob Forward |
| Directed by | Kent Butterworth |
| Sonic Says | Knowing your phone number |
| Previous | Sonic Breakout |
| Next | Close Encounter of the Sonic Kind |
Guest: Dr. WarpnikWarp of ConfusionTails kidnapped
Trail of the Missing Tails is episode 7 of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in production order (production code 238-107), the order used by the DVDs, WildBrain’s official uploads and our episode guide. It was the 20th episode to air in the 1993 syndicated run, on 1 October 1993. It was written by Bob Forward and directed by Kent Butterworth.
Synopsis
Robotnik has a cousin, and he holds a grudge. Five years ago the doctor dumped Dr. Warpnik in the Warp of Confusion, a crooked, Escher-like dimension swimming with fish, and Warpnik has spent every day since watching Mobius through his telescope and waiting for a way to get even.
His chance comes from a squabble between friends. A lone chili dog ringed by three rival traps from Scratch, Grounder and Coconuts is no match for Sonic, but Tails ignores his order to wait behind and gets grabbed. Sonic gets him back, gives him a telling-off, then admits how much the little fox matters to him – and Warpnik, watching, knows exactly which buttons to push.
Next morning Tails has vanished. Robotnik denies all knowledge while his robots creep up behind Sonic, then follows the hedgehog into the warp, where fish fights and a monster-making cannon turn the place into chaos. Sonic and Tails slip out, and the two cousins are left stuck with each other.
Key Moments
- Three Badnik traps, one chili dog, zero success.
- Sonic tells Tails how important he is – right after scolding him.
- The Escher-style Warp of Confusion.
Sonic Says
Sonic reminds viewers to learn their phone number, so they can always get help if they are lost.
Every episode’s segment is listed on the series page.
Trivia
- A rare outing for Scratch, Grounder and Coconuts working together instead of competing.
- Bob Forward also wrote Submerged Sonic, Tails Prevails and Attack on Pinball Fortress.
Watch the Episode
The full episode, from WildBrain’s official WildBrain Hero Tower channel on YouTube (checked 6 November 2026).
Part of our Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog episode guide. See the series page for the show’s history, cast, Sonic Says and home video.
Sources: production code, air date and writer from Sonic Wiki Zone’s episode list (codes from the US Copyright Office record), Wikipedia and Sonic Retro (Wayback copy), cross-checked against Luke’s 2017 list and the on-screen title card; synopsis written for Sonic Scene from the episode and these summaries; title card via Sonic Retro and screenshots via Sonic Wiki Zone, copied to our media library.