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| Series | Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (“AoStH”), first-run syndication |
| Episode | Episode 31 of 65 in production order (code 238-131) · aired 48th · WildBrain no. 131 |
| First aired (US) | 10 November 1993 · syndication (Sonic Retro’s list: 11 Nov) |
| Written by | Doug Booth |
| Directed by | Kent Butterworth |
| Sonic Says | Currents and riptides |
| Previous | Full Tilt Tails |
| Next | Momma Robotnik Returns |
Guest: MacHopperBrainwashingDemolitions
MacHopper is episode 31 of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in production order (production code 238-131), the order used by the DVDs, WildBrain’s official uploads and our episode guide. It was the 48th episode to air in the 1993 syndicated run, on 10 November 1993. It was written by Doug Booth and directed by Kent Butterworth.
Synopsis
Scratch and Grounder drag MacHopper, a kangaroo and friend of Sonic’s, into Robotnik’s fortress. The doctor wires up his head to a reprogramming machine and hypnotises him into thinking that catching Sonic and Tails is all he lives for.
When Sonic and Tails find their friend in the forest, he does not recognise them, and even asks who this MacHopper fellow is that everyone keeps mistaking him for. He cheerfully offers them a ride on a gizmo he has knocked together, promising a trip to a chili-dog restaurant – and catapults them far away.
The reprogramming was never finished, though: an explosion during a lightning storm stopped Robotnik before he could install the final “get Sonic” command. Sonic gets through to the real MacHopper, and the kangaroo’s new knack for building things helps him and the heroes blast Robotnik’s plans.
Key Moments
- MacHopper wired into Robotnik’s brain machine.
- “Who is this MacHopper bloke?”
- A home-made catapult sends Sonic and Tails flying.
Sonic Says
Sonic explains how currents and riptides work and how to stay safe at the beach.
Every episode’s segment is listed on the series page.
Trivia
- Doug Booth also wrote The Robotnik Express and Mad Mike, Da Bear Warrior.
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.