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| Series | Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (“AoStH”), first-run syndication |
| Episode | Episode 41 of 65 in production order (code 238-141) · aired 29th · WildBrain no. 141 |
| First aired (US) | 14 October 1993 · syndication |
| Written by | Bob Forward |
| Directed by | Kent Butterworth |
| Sonic Says | Stupidity: stay smart, stay in school |
| Previous | Zoobotnik |
| Next | Mass Transit Trouble |
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Attack on Pinball Fortress is episode 41 of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in production order (production code 238-141), the order used by the DVDs, WildBrain’s official uploads and our episode guide. It was the 29th episode to air in the 1993 syndicated run, on 14 October 1993. It was written by Bob Forward and directed by Kent Butterworth.
Synopsis
In a desert town, two potters are discussing Robotnik’s downfall when a beam turns them into fools. The doctor has unleashed his Stupidity Ray, reasoning that a planet of idiots will never stop him. He even zaps Scratch by accident, which, he notes, makes no difference at all.
Two other characters spot opportunities in the ray. Sergeant Doberman sees how obedient it makes his lazy recruits, and Wes Weasley sees how easily a stupefied customer buys his blank encyclopedias. Both want the machine.
So when Sonic and Tails make for the Pinball Fortress, Robotnik’s new base, Wes and the sergeant – who cannot stand the sight of each other – are racing them there. Bounced around the giant pinball machine and confronted by a scorpion robot, the unlikely trio have to work together to wreck the ray.
Key Moments
- The Stupidity Ray has no effect on Scratch.
- Doberman and Wes both see business opportunities in stupidity.
- The Pinball Fortress and its scorpion guardian.
Sonic Says
Sonic’s message is about staying smart: keep learning and stay in school.
Every episode’s segment is listed on the series page.
Trivia
- Sonic Retro calls the episode the cartoon’s adaptation of Sonic Spinball, the 1993 Mega Drive/Genesis game.
- Bob Forward also wrote Trail of the Missing Tails, Submerged Sonic and Tails Prevails.
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.