The New Pink Panther Show
Season 1
The New Pink Panther Show (1971–1974) featured a new opening and closing sequence and theme song, pitting the attention-seeking Aardvark against the panther. The show's new title song, "Pantherly Pride", was written by Doug Goodwin and played over the opening sequence.
It aired The Ant and the Aardvark, as well as Roland and Rattfink, Hoot Kloot or The Blue Racer, as well as reruns of The Inspector. Only eight new Pink Panther cartoons were produced over this three-year period.
It aired The Ant and the Aardvark, as well as Roland and Rattfink, Hoot Kloot or The Blue Racer, as well as reruns of The Inspector. Only eight new Pink Panther cartoons were produced over this three-year period.
Where to Watch Season 1
17 Episodes
- In The Pink Of The Night/Technology Phooey/Super Pink
E1In The Pink Of The Night/Technology Phooey/Super PinkThe Pink Panther, has a hard time waking up for work in the morning. The Aardvark gets a computer to tell him how to catch the Ant. And, engrossed in his comic book, the Panther decides to become a superhero to help the weak and powerless. - Think Before You Pink/Ants In The Pantry/Pink-A-Rella
E2Think Before You Pink/Ants In The Pantry/Pink-A-RellaThe Pink Panther has trouble crossing a busy intersection and gets some help. The Aardvark takes over an exterminator's job in an effort to catch Ant. And the Pink Panther finds a magic wand and decides to beautify the neighborhood. - Twinkle Twinkle Little Pink/Isle Of Caprice/Pink Punch
E3Twinkle Twinkle Little Pink/Isle Of Caprice/Pink PunchThe Pink Panther builds a small house for himself on top of a mountain. The Aardvark, who is shipwrecked, tries to get to another island. Introducing a new drink called "Pink Punch, " the Pink Panther finds a green asterisk on his sign. - Pink On The Cob/Rough Brunch/Congratulations, It's Pink
E4Pink On The Cob/Rough Brunch/Congratulations, It's PinkThe Pink Panther decides to try his hand at farming. He grows corn and opens a roadside stand to sell it. The Aardvark feuds with a troublesome termite. The Panther mistakes a baby basket for a picnic basket and ends up with a baby on his hands. - Pink Outs/Scratch A Tiger/Pink, Plunk, Plink
E5Pink Outs/Scratch A Tiger/Pink, Plunk, PlinkThe Panther becomes involved in a series of unrelated sight gags, each ending when the screen "Pinks Out." Returning a favor, a tiger protects the Ant from a very hungry Aardvark. The Pink Panther learns to play his theme song on the violin. - Extinct Pink/Science Friction/Pink Paradise
E6Extinct Pink/Science Friction/Pink ParadiseA prehistoric Pink Panther is lucky to find a delicious bone for dinner. A scientist guards The Ant from The Aardvark because The Scientist needs to experiment on him. The Pink Panther is marooned on what he believes is a deserted tropical island. - A Fly In The Pink/The Ant From Uncle/Pinkfinger
E7A Fly In The Pink/The Ant From Uncle/PinkfingerThe Pink Panther faces off against an escaped fruit fly. The Aardvark keeps inviting the Ant to come to a relaxation club, which is actually The Aardvark's stomach. And, engrossed with his spy story, the Panther becomes a dapper secret agent. - Pink Blue Plate/The Froze Nose Knows/Little Beaux Pink
E8Pink Blue Plate/The Froze Nose Knows/Little Beaux PinkThe Pink Panther answers a "Help Wanted" sign and becomes a short-order cook. The Aardvark tries to catch The Ant during winter time and tries to stay away from a hibernating bear. The Pink Panther is a sheep herder in "Cattle Country" Texas. - Pink Tuba-Dore/Dune Bug/Sink Pink
E9Pink Tuba-Dore/Dune Bug/Sink PinkA tuba player arrives in the forest with his dog to play his tuba in peace, unaware that the Pink Panther is sleeping. While The Ant is trying to have a nice time at the beach, The Aardvark shows up. And a big game hunter is after the Pink Panther. - Pink-In/Don't Hustle An Ant With Muscle/The Pink Tail Fly
E10Pink-In/Don't Hustle An Ant With Muscle/The Pink Tail FlyThe Pink Panther discovers a trunk in his attic with the words "movie props" on it and decides to investigate. The Ant takes vitamins and grows muscles. A sleepy Pink Panther trudges off to bed but finds his slumber disturbed by a pesky fly. - Psst Pink/Never Bug An Ant/The Pink Blueprint
E11Psst Pink/Never Bug An Ant/The Pink BlueprintThe Pink Panther finds himself with a flat tire on a steep incline. The Aardvark tries to get the Ant out by sucking him out with his nose, but other things are headed his way. The Panther changes the blueprint designs for a house to his own liking. - Psychedelic Pink/The Ant And The Aardvark/Gong With The Pink
E12Psychedelic Pink/The Ant And The Aardvark/Gong With The PinkThe Pink Panther decides to window shop along the avenue. The Ant spots a picnic, and goes there to have some relaxation. When The Aardvark shows up, he tries to eat The Ant. The Pink Panther gets a job as a waiter and must place orders with a gong. - Pink Pranks/Hasty But Tasty/In The Pink
E13Pink Pranks/Hasty But Tasty/In The PinkThe Pink Panther falls out of the plane and lands in Nome, Alaska. The Aardvark tries a product called "Instant Hole" to catch The Ant. After it fails, The Aardvark keeps falling in. And the Pink Panther decides it is time to get back in shape. - The Pink Flea/I've Got Ants In My Plans/Pinto Pink
E14The Pink Flea/I've Got Ants In My Plans/Pinto PinkOur poor Pink Panther is constantly being bothered by a pink flea. The Aardvark has a feud with another Aardvark called The Green Aardvark over who gets to eat the Ant. And a footsore Pink Panther decides to thumb a ride to Los Angeles. - Slink Pink/Odd Ant Out/Tickled Pink
E15Slink Pink/Odd Ant Out/Tickled PinkThe Panther gets out of the cold and into serious danger. The Aardvark fights with The Green Aardvark over a can of Chocolate Covered Ants. The Pink Panther wistfully watches a group of children skating and wishes he had a pair to roll around on. - Pinkadilly Circus/From Bed To Worse/Pinkcome Tax
E16Pinkadilly Circus/From Bed To Worse/Pinkcome TaxThe Pink Panther has a tack in his foot. When a passerby removes the tack, the Panther becomes devoted to his rescuer. While hospitalized, the Aardvark still tries to catch the Ant. And a tax collector runs into the Pink Panther. - We Give Pink Stamps/Mumbo Jumbo/Lucky Pink
E17We Give Pink Stamps/Mumbo Jumbo/Lucky PinkAt Gambles Department Store, the night janitor awakens the Pink Panther who is sleeping in the Imported Rugs department. The Ant's "lodge brothers" come to his rescue and ruin the Aardvark's plans. The Panther comes across a lucky horseshoe.