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| Series | Sonic the Hedgehog (“SatAM”), ABC |
| Season | Season 2 (1994) |
| Episode | Season 2, episode 4 (guide and DVD order) · aired 4th · WildBrain no. 204 |
| First aired (US) | 1 October 1994 · ABC |
| Written by | Ben Hurst |
| Directed by | Ron Myrick |
| Story editor | Len Janson; associate story editors Ben Hurst and Pat Allee |
| Opening theme | “Sonic the Hedgehog” main title – Noisy Neighbors Productions |
| Previous episode | No Brainer (S02E03) |
| Next episode | Blast to the Past, Part 2 (S02E05) |
Two-parterTime travelThe coup
Blast to the Past, Part 1 is episode 4 of Season 2 of Sonic the Hedgehog, the ABC cartoon fans call SatAM, in the order of our original episode guide and the Shout! Factory DVDs. It was the fourth Season 2 episode to air, on 1 October 1994. It was written by Ben Hurst and directed by Ron Myrick.
Synopsis
After yet another failed mission, Sonic wishes they could go back and stop Robotnik before he ever took over. Dulcy knows how: the Time Stones, kept on the Floating Island. Sonic and Sally fly there, meet the stones’ Keeper and learn the catch. To travel through time, both of them have to picture exactly the same moment.
Sally pictures the fountain outside the palace, in the year 3224. Sonic’s mind wanders to chili dogs. They land in a gleaming, peaceful Mobotropolis where even the SWATbots wish passers-by a nice day, on the eve of the takeover, and meet Sonic’s Uncle Chuck as he used to be – and their own younger selves.
With Chuck’s help they warn the King that his Warlord, Julian, is planning a coup. The King wants proof, until he looks into Sally’s eyes, sees the royal signet ring and hears her recite the family creed. By then it is too late: SWATbots storm the throne room, the Destroyer tears down the palace walls, and Julian steps out to welcome everyone to Robotropolis.
Sonic and Sally try to stop Robotnik as he begins his takeover. Not only must they stop Robotnik, but they must also save their past selves from being Roboticized, and stop his massive flying fortress from destroying the Great Forest and Knothole Village’s future location. Can they save themselves and their futures?
— From Luke’s original SatAM episode guide on Sonic Scene
Key Moments
- Sonic and Sally travel back to Mobotropolis in 3224 with the Time Stones.
- Robotnik is revealed to have been the King’s Warlord, Julian.
- Sally meets her father, and the coup begins.
Trivia
- Fourth to air, on 1 October 1994.
- DVD Talk’s review of the 2007 box set named Blast to the Past, with Ultra Sonic, as the best of the series.
- Tim Curry voices both the King and the Keeper of the Time Stones (Behind The Voice Actors); Tahj Mowry voices young Sonic.
Watch the Episode
The full episode, uploaded by WildBrain’s official Sonic The Hedgehog – WildBrain channel (checked 5 November 2026).
Part of our SatAM Season 2 guide. See the SatAM series page for the show’s history, cast and credits.
Sources: air date, writer and director from Sonic Retro (Wayback copies), Wikipedia and Sonic Wiki Zone, cross-checked; synopsis written for Sonic Scene from the episode and the official DiC description; title card and screenshots via Sonic Wiki Zone, copied to our media library.