Arabian Knights is an animated segment of The Banana Splits Adventure Hour, created by Hanna-Barbera Productions. The series is based on Arabian Nights, a classic work of Middle Eastern literature.
Arabian Knights (Season 1)
Joining of the Knights (Episode 1)
Air date: 1968-09-07
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: When Bakaar captures Baghdad, Turhan must flee. While fleeing, Turhan meets the Knights.
The Ransom (Episode 2)
Air date: 1968-09-14
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: When Bakaar holds the Captain of El Arish for ransom, his son Prince Raji, asks the Knights for help.
A Trap for Turhan (Episode 3)
Air date: 1968-09-21
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: Vangor and his men capture Raseem and uses him to set a trap for Turhan. Bez, Fariik and Turhan are then captured but Naida and Zazoom save them.
The Great Gold Robbery (Episode 4)
Air date: 1968-09-28
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: Bakaar steals the city's gold and blames it on Turhan and the Arabian Knights.
The Wizard Ramnizar (Episode 5)
Air date: 1968-10-05
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: The evil wizard Ramnizar is enlisted by Bakaar to dispose of the Arabian Knights.
Sky Raiders of the Desert (Episode 6)
Air date: 1968-10-12
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: When the Sky Raiders kidnap Naida to sell her at Bakaar's slave auction, the Arabian Knights must rescue her.
The Challenge (Episode 7)
Air date: 1968-10-19
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: Bakaar holds a contest to find the strongest man to capture the Knights. After Raseem and Prince Turhan are captured, the rest of the Knights come to rescue them.
Isle of Treachery (Episode 8)
Air date: 1968-10-26
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: Princess Shahira and her son, Prince Akmed are held hostage by Vangor to lure and capture Prince Turhan and the Arabian Knights.
The Sultan's Plot (Episode 9)
Air date: 1968-11-02
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: When Khalir, ruler of the City of Kilabad, refuses to pay tribute to the evil Sultan of Darkness, Abadon, the Sultan uses his magic amulet to make Kilabod disappear. The Arabian Knights must help their friend and stop Abadon.
The Reluctant Empress (Episode 10)
Air date: 1968-11-09
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: When Shiraz, Pharoh of Abidan, kidnaps Naida to be his empress, the Arabian Knights must rescue her.
The Coronation Bakaar (Episode 11)
Air date: 1968-11-16
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: Bakaar steals the crown of Bahgdad for his coronation. When the Knights tak it back, Bakaar chases them.
The Great Brass Beast (Episode 12)
Air date: 1968-11-23
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: Vangor and Bakaar use a mechanical elephant to take over the Juara City.
The Fabulous Fair (Episode 13)
Air date: 1968-11-30
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: Bakaar holds a fair to celebrate his rule of the kingdom he stole from Turhan.
The Desert Pirates (Episode 14)
Air date: 1968-12-07
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: Vangor tries to plunder the cities for Bakaar but are thwarted by the Arabian Knights.
The Jewels of Joowar (Episode 15)
Air date: 1968-12-14
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: Bakaar steals the jewels of the City of Joowar and the Arabian Knights must recover them.
The Royal Visitor (Episode 16)
Air date: 1968-12-21
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: Camale, and Egyptian prince comes to Baghdad to visit Prince Turhan, unaware that Bakaar has control of the city. Camale is kidnapped and placed in a pyramid and the Arabian Knights must rescue him.
The Spy (Episode 17)
Air date: 1968-12-28
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: After Zazoom is captured by Vangor, Vangor's magician turns himself into a Zazoom look-a-like, hoping the Arabian Knights will rescue him instead and then the spy will know where their secret cave is.
The Prisoner (Episode 18)
Air date: 1969-01-11
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: Bakaar attempt to claim the throne of El Me Bolar for himself, by kidnapping Princess Tasmin who is preparing for her coronation. The Knights must thwart the evil efforts of Bakaar so the Princess can assume her throne.
