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The Ghostbusters, the main characters of the series. From left to right: Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz, Peter Venkman, and Winston Zeddemore.

The Ghostbusters, the main characters of the series. From left to right: Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz, Peter Venkman, and Winston Zeddemore.

For detailed information about this series, see: Ghostbusters Wiki

This article is about the Columbia Pictures series. For the CBS/Filmation one, see The Ghost Busters.

Ghostbusters is a supernatural comedy series by Columbia Pictures.

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4Arrow L Doctor Who 19885 May 1988 The alien race, the Gwanzulums, from Doctor Who appear in "The Real Ghostbusters #9". 1
4Arrow L Citizen Kane 1989616 June 16, 1989 Citizen Kane is mentioned in Ghostbusters 2. 2
5Arrow R Crazy Castle 199310 October 1993 The Real Ghostbusters is a game in the Crazy Castle series. 1
5Arrow R Mickey Mouse 1985 1985 The Italian Mickey Mouse story Topolino & Pippo ghostbusters (cacciatori di fantasmi) is a parody of Ghostbusters. 3
5Arrow R The Fall Guy 1985127 December 7, 1985 A device looking like the PKE Meter from Ghostbusters appears in The Fall Guy episode "October the 32nd".
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5Arrow R The Movie Monster Game 1986 1986 The Movie Monster Game features a monster based on the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. 3
5Arrow R Video Violence 1987 1987 A Ghostbusters poster is shown in Video Violence. 2
4Arrow L Meikyuu Hunter G 1987 1987 Meikyuu Hunter G was readapted into The Real Ghostbusters keeping many of the same enemies. 1
5Arrow R Mario 198998 September 8, 1989 The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! live action episode "Slime Busters" is a parody of Ghostbusters.
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5Arrow R The Three Stooges 198910 October 1989 The Three Stooges enter the Ghostbusters II video game in The Three Stooges on NES. 2
4Arrow L The Godfather 19891214 December 14, 1989 There are minor references to The Godfather in the second film and animated series. 3
5Arrow R Cartoon All-Stars To The Rescue 1990421 April 21, 1990 Slimer appears in Cartoon All-Stars To The Rescue. 1
5Arrow R The Earth Day Special 1990422 April 22, 1990 Elon Spengler, a character said to be the twin brother of Egon Spengler from "Ghostbusters", appears in "The Earth Day Special". 1
5Arrow R Kindergarten Cop 19901221 December 21, 1990 There is a Real Ghostbusters themed bed in Kindergarten Cop. 2
4Arrow L Beetlejuice 1991 1991 The Ghostbusters attempted to catch Beetlejuice in the Universal Studios Florida show StreetBusters. The show would later be revamped into Extreme Ghostbusters: The Great Fright Way. 1
5Arrow R Double Dragon 1994114 November 4, 1994 The Double Dragon movie has a reference to the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters. 2
5Arrow R Casper 1995526 May 26, 1995 Ray from Ghosbusters appears in the film Casper. 1
5Arrow R The Larry Sanders Show 1997115 January 15, 1997 Ghostbusters is mentioned in the Larry Sanders Show episode: "Make a Wish". 2
5Arrow R Histeria! 199851 May 1, 1998 The Histeria! episode "The Teddy Roosevelt Show" features a Ghostbusters parody. 3
5Arrow R Conker 200135 March 5, 2001 In Conker's Bad Fur Day there is a reference to the film Ghostbusters II. 3
5Arrow R The Fairly OddParents 2002111 November 1, 2002 Pipe Down features Timmy somehow managing to misinterpret a rowboat gesture in a game of charades as the entirety of Ghostbusters II. In Fairly Odd Baby, Chet Ubetcha says "Dogs and Cats living together... It's mass hysteria." This is a reference to the Ghostbusters line, "Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... Mass hysteria!". The episode Poltergeeks parodies Ghostbusters. 2
5Arrow R Puyo Puyo 200311 November 2003 In the English translation of Puyo Pop Fever, one of the lines Yu says after completing a Puyo chain is "Who you gonna call?" 3
5Arrow R Castle Cat 200424 February 4, 2004 The soundtrack in Castle Cat is a remix of the Ghostbusters theme song. 3
5Arrow R 31 Minutos 2004515 May 15, 2004 The Ghostbusters theme song is performed in the 31 Minutos episode: "Un Ratoncito Duro de Cazar". 2
5Arrow R Robot Chicken 200536 March 6, 2005 Ghostbusters is parodied in the Robot Chicken episode "Gold Dust Gasoline". 2
5Arrow R Father of the Pride 2005529 May 29, 2005 Ghostbusters is mentioned in the Father of the Pride episode "The Siegfried and Roy Fantasy Experience Movie". 2
5Arrow R The 40-Year-Old Virgin 2005819 August 19, 2005 A Stay Puft Marshmallow Man toy is shown in The 40-Year-Old Virgin. 2
5Arrow R Supernatural (Warner Bros.) 20051025 October 25, 2005 Dean Winchester mentions one of the main characters of Ghostbusters in the Supernatural season 1 episode "Hook Man." 2
5Arrow R TV Funhouse 200634 March 4, 2006 Winston Zeddemore from Ghostbusters is parodied in SNL's TV Funhouse episode "Belated Black History Moments". 2
5Arrow R Angry Video Game Nerd 200743 April 3, 2007 The Angry Video Game Nerd reviews various Ghostbusters games in the twenty-first, twenty-second and twenty-third episodes of the series. 2
5Arrow R SpongeBob 200781 August 1, 2007 In The Krusty Plate, when SpongeBob says "It may end life as we know it, but I am crossing the beams!", it is a reference to Ghostbusters, in which it is revealed that crossing the beam of their proton-pack lasers will end life as they know it. 3
5Arrow R Superbad 2007817 August 17, 2007 A Ghostbusters lunchbox is shown in Superbad. 2
5Arrow R Be Kind Rewind 2008215 February 15, 2008 Ghostbusters is recreated by the characters in Be Kind Rewind. 2
5Arrow R It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 2008918 September 18, 2008 Ghostbusters is mentioned in the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode: "The Gang Solve the Gas Crisis". 2
5Arrow R Burnout 2009219 February 19, 2009 The Hunter Manhattan Spirit from the Legendary Cars DLC for Burnout Paradise is based on the Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters. 3
5Arrow R Homestuck 2009413 April 13, 2009 The Homestuck character John Egbert is depicted as being a fan of the Ghostbusters franchise, having a Ghostbusters II poster in his bedroom and Slimer appearing on his desktop wallpaper. John also owns a Ghostbuster II MMORPG which is played by him and Jade later in the comic. 2
5Arrow R PlayStation Home 20096 June 2009 A personal space based on Ghostbusters could be obtained in PlayStation Home after an update. Cosmetics and furniture can also obtained based on Ghostbusters. 1
5Arrow R LittleBigPlanet 2009716 July 16, 2009 Outfits based on Ghostbusters characters are downloadable in LittleBigPlanet. 2
5Arrow R Scribblenauts 2009915 September 15, 2009 The Proton Pack object in Scribblenauts is a reference to Ghostbusters. 3
5Arrow R Zombieland 2009102 October 2, 2009 Footage from Ghostbusters appears in Zombieland. 2
5Arrow R Mr Gum 2009105 October 5, 2009 Ghostbusters III is mentioned in What's for Dinner, Mr. Gum?. 2
5Arrow R Community 20091029 October 29, 2009 Ghostbusters is mentioned in the Community episode "Introduction To Statistics". 2
5Arrow R Rock Band 2009113 November 3, 2009 The Ghostbusters theme is featured as a song in the Rock Band series. 2
5Arrow R Modern Family 20091125 November 25, 2009 Ghostbusters is mentioned in the Modern Family episodes: "Fizbo" and "Halloween". Luke makes a reference to Ghostbusters in the episode: "She Crazy". 2
5Arrow R Sim 201061 June 1, 2010 Ghosthunters from The Sims 3: Ambitions are parodies of the Ghostbusters. 3
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Infestation 201011 November 2010 Ghostbusters appear in the Infestation Crossover event. 1
5Arrow R Final Fantasy 201159 May 9, 2011 The Orb Battle "Whom Wilt Thou Call" in Final Fantasy XI (added with an update) is based on Ghostbusters. 3
5Arrow R Tiny Tower 2011623 June 23, 2011 Tiny Tower features a Ghostbusters costume. 2
5Arrow R Ready Player One 2011816 August 16, 2011 Ready Player One and Ready Player Two contain several references to Ghostbusters. 2
5Arrow R How It Should Have Ended 20111020 October 20, 2011 Ghostbusters is parodied in "How Ghostbusters Should Have Ended". 3
5Arrow R Smosh 20111028 October 28, 2011 Ian and Anthony pretend to be Ghostbusters in THE NEW GHOSTBUSTERS. 2
5Arrow R Jessie (Disney) 2013105 October 5, 2013 Ghostbusters is referenced in the Jessie episode "Ghost Bummers". 3
5Arrow R Monica's Gang 201212 December 2012 Ghostbusters is parodied and has cameos in several issues of Clássicos do Cinema - Turma da Mônica. 2
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Mars Attacks 2013116 January 16, 2013 Mars Attacks has a crossover with Ghostbusters. 1
5Arrow R Gone Home 2013815 August 15, 2013 A Ghostbusters VHS can be found in Gone Home. 2
5Arrow R Just Dance 2013101 October 1, 2013 Just Dance 2014 and Just Dance Now feature the main theme from Ghostbusters, with the ghost Slimer from the movie also appearing as a dancer. 1
5Arrow R New Girl 20131112 November 12, 2013 Ghostbusters is mentioned in the New Girl episodes: "Menus" and "Par 5", while Zuul is mentioned in the episode: "Goosebumps Walkaway". 2
5Arrow R Anchorman 20131114 November 14, 2013 Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues features a reference to Ghostbusters. 3
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X-Files 2014226 February 26, 2014 X-Files have a crossover with Ghostbusters. 1
5Arrow R The Big Bang Theory 20141013 October 13, 2014 Ghostbusters is mentioned in the Big Bang Theory episodes "The Focus Attenuation" and "The Proton Regeneration". 2
5Arrow R Fruit Ninja 20141016 October 16, 2014 There were two Ghostbusters events in Fruit Ninja, with many ghosts from Ghostbusters appearing in the 2016 event. 1
5Arrow R Shantae 20141023 October 23, 2014 Shantae and the Pirate's Curse features a dialogue reference to Ghostbusters. 3
5Arrow R Transformice 20141023 October 23, 2014 There is an achievement title called "Ghostbuster" and a Ghostbusters costume. 2
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 20141029 October 29, 2014 Ghostbusters and TMNT have a crossover together in the IDW comics. 1
5Arrow R Epic Rap Battles of History 20141110 November 10, 2014 Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore have been rappers for Epic Rap Battles of History. 3
5Arrow R Barry Steakfries 20141218 December 18, 2014 Peter Venkman, Slimers and Proton Pack appeared in Monster Dash in 2014. Various characters and locations from Ghostbusters appeared in Jetpack Joyride as part of a special crossover event in 2021. 1
5Arrow R Yo-kai Watch 2015711 July 11, 2015 Yo-Kai Watch Busters features several references to Ghostbusters. 3
4Arrow L Tokyo ESP 2015729 July 29, 2015 Parodies of the Ghostbusters appear in the Tokyo ESP episode "Penguin and Girl"; these characters later make a cameo in the comic Ghostbusters Get Real issue 2. 1.25a
4Arrow L The Ghost Busters 2015729 July 29, 2015 The Ghost Busters make a cameo in the comic Ghostbusters Get Real issue 2. 1
4Arrow L Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling 2015729 July 29, 2015 Captain Lou Albano, Wendi Richter, and Hulk Hogan as the Ghost Wrestlers make a cameo in the comic Ghostbusters Get Real issue 2. 1
5Arrow R Lego Dimensions 2015927 September 27, 2015 The Ghostbusters Universe appears in the game. 1
5Arrow R Domo 2015 2015 Funko Pops and plushes were released that featured Domo dressed as characters from Ghostbusters. 2
5Arrow R Pokémon 2016219 February 19, 2016 The dungeon name "SOS Feuforêve" in the French version of Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon is a reference to the French title of Ghostbusters. 3
5Arrow R Mystery Dungeon 2016219 February 19, 2016 The dungeon name "SOS Feuforêve" in the French version of Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon is a reference to the French title of Ghostbusters. 3
5Arrow R Enter the Gungeon 201645 April 5, 2016 Enter the Gungeon features a weapon called the Proton Backpack that references the same proton packs from Ghostbusters. 3
5Arrow R Hit it Rich! 2016428 April 28, 2016 A machine featuring characters from Ghostbusters appear in Spin It Rich! 1.25a
5Arrow R Progressive 2016619 June 19, 2016 The Ecto-1 and Proton Pack appear in a Progressive commercial. 1
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Yahtzee 20167 July 2016 Yahtzee: Ghostbusters Slimer Collector's Edition is a format crossover between the two series. 3
5Arrow R UNO 2016715 July 15, 2016 Characters from Ghostbusters appear in Uno and Friends. Ghostbusters UNO is a format crossover between the two series. 1
5Arrow R The Sandbox 2016731 July 31, 2016 A Ghostbusters-themed update was released for The Sandbox Evolution, allowing players to be able to use Ghostbusters assets in their levels. 1
5Arrow R Nostalgia Critic 201682 August 2, 2016 The Nostalgia Critic reviews Ghostbusters films. 2
5Arrow R Groundhog Day 2016816 August 16, 2016 Ghostbusters 2 is mentioned in the musical adaption of Groundhog Day. 2
5Arrow R South Park 2016914 September 14, 2016 Ghostbusters and Slimey were mentioned in the episode "Member Berries".
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Monopoly 2016 2016 Monopoly: Ghostbusters Edition is a format crossover between the two series. 3
5Arrow R Stranger Things 20171027 October 27, 2017 The kids dressed as "Ghostbusters" for Halloween in Season 2: Chapter 2 of Stranger Things. 2
5Arrow R Pop Team Epic 201834 March 4, 2018 Popuko and Pipimi appear dressed like Ghostbusters and wielding proton packs in episode 9 of Pop Team Epic. 2
5Arrow R Yo Mama 2018610 June 10, 2018 The Icon Ghost and Slimer from Ghostbusters appears in the Yo Mama shorts "YO MAMA SO UGLY! Ghostbusters" and "YO MAMA - Last Jokes! Slimy". 2
5Arrow R What's Your Story? 20181019 October 19, 2018 Ghostbusters has a playable storyline in What's Your Story?. 1
5Arrow R Pitch Meeting 201915 January 5, 2019 Pitch Meeting had an episodes on the Ghostbusters movies. 2
5Arrow R Unikitty! 2019215 February 15, 2019 Characters are dressed up as Ghostbusters in the Unikitty episode "Plot Device". 3
5Arrow R Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle 2019218 February 18, 2019 One of volume 10's omake images in the Sleepy Princess in the Demon's Castle manga shows Syalis dressed in the Ghostbusters' uniform. 2
5Arrow R Rocket League 2019610 June 10, 2019 The Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters and several decals and items are available in Rocket League as part of the "Radical Summer" event. The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man himself appears in a goal explosion. 1
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Transformers 20196 June 2019 Transformers/Ghostbusters is a crossover between the two series. Additionally, the Transformers Collaborative toy line has featured several Transformers based on Ghostbusters. 1
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Men in Black 2019724 July 24, 2019 Men In Black/Ghostbusters: Ecto-terrestrial Invasion is a crossover between the two series. 1
5Arrow R Miraculous 20191027 October 27, 2019 The villain Kwamibuster bears resemblance to a Ghostbuster. 3
5Arrow R WWE 2019 2019 "WWE X Ghostbusters" is a toyline crossover featuring WWE superstars dressed as Ghostbusters characters. Unlocks based on Ghostbusters appear in WWE Champions. 2
5Arrow R Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed 2020723 July 23, 2020 Characters from the Ghostbusters series are obtainable characters in Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed. 1
5Arrow R The Irate Gamer 2020515 May 15, 2020 The Irate Gamer reviews Ghostbusters on NES 2
5Arrow R Me & Roboco 2020831 August 31, 2020 Bondo mentions Ghostbusters in Chapter 7 of Me & Roboco. 2
5Arrow R Fortnite 20201025 October 25, 2020 Skins and items based on Ghostbusters appear in Fortnite. 1
5Arrow R Maesetsu! 20201213 December 13, 2020 Ghostbusters is mentioned in the Maesetsu! episode "Prayers!". 2
4Arrow L Crossover (Image Comics) 2021224 February 24, 2021 The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man appears in Crossover #4. 2
5Arrow R Mitchells Vs The Machines 2021423 April 23, 2021 Ghostbusters is mentioned in Mitchells Vs The Machines. 2
5Arrow R Inside Job (Netflix) 20211022 October 22, 2021 Ghostbusters was mentioned in the Inside Job episode “The Brettfast Club”. 2
5Arrow R AEW 20211027 October 27, 2021 The Elite from AEW dresses up as Ghostbusters on the Halloween episode of AEW Dynamite, with "Hangman" Adam Page dressing up as the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. 2
5Arrow R Ghosts (TV) 20211028 October 28, 2021 A kid dresses up as a Ghostbuster in CBS’s Ghosts episode “Halloween”. 2
4Arrow L My Little Pony 20211119 November 19, 2021 Podcast has a Rainbow Dash flash drive in Ghostbusters: Afterlife. 2
5Arrow R After the Fall 2022331 March 31, 2022 The "Ultimate Buster" skin in the PlayStation VR version of After the Fall - Frontrunner Edition resembles the uniforms from Ghostbusters. 3
5Arrow R Fall Guys 20221027 October 27, 2022 Skins based on various characters from the Ghostbusters series appear in Fall Guys. 2
5Arrow R Doom Patrol 2023119 November 9, 2023 Zuul is mentioned in the Doom Patrol episode "Done Patrol". 2
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Weekly World News 2024122 January 22, 2024 Characters from Ghostbusters appear in the Weekly World News variant cover of X-Files: Conspiracy - Ghostbusters. The variant cover acts a page of Weekly World News, featuring characters from Ghostbusters. 1
5Arrow R Liberty Mutual 2024311 March 11, 2024 Mini-Pufts appear in a Liberty Mutual commercial. 1
5Arrow R Stumble Guys 2024312 March 12, 2024 Characters from Ghostbusters appear in Stumble Guys as part of a special collaboration. 1
5Arrow R Destiny (Bungie) 2024319 March 19, 2024 Cosmetics based on Ghostbusters appear in Destiny 2. 2
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Dandadan 2024320 March 20, 2024 Promotional material featured characters from Dandadan in the world of Ghostbusters to promote the release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. 1
5Arrow R Knuckles 2024426 April 26, 2024 A poster of Ghostbusters II is shown in the Knuckles episode "The Shabbat Dinner". 2
5Arrow R Magic: The Gathering 2024930 September 30, 2024 Characters from Ghostbusters appear in the "Secret Lair x Ghostbusters: Slimer" release for Magic: The Gathering". 1.25a
5Arrow R Heroes vs. Hordes 20251016 October 16, 2025 Characters from Ghostbusters appear in Heroes vs. Hordes as part of a collaboration event. 1
5Arrow R Shop Titans 20251028 October 28, 2025 Slimer appears in Shop Titans as part of a collaboration event. 1

Links to Non-Series Media

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5Arrow R DIC Entertainment Publicity Art 1986411 April 11, 1986 The Icon Ghost from The Real Ghostbusters appears in the DIC Animation City MIPCOM 1986 Publicity Art. Slimer from Ghostbusters appears in the DIC Animation City MIPCOM 1989 Publicity Art. 1
5Arrow R USA Cartoon Express 1995 1995 Characters from The Real Ghostbusters appear in the USA Cartoon Express intro. 1
5Arrow R Freddy Funko (Mascot) 2014 2014 Official Funko Pop! Vinyl merchandise was released that featured Freddy Funko dressed in a Deadpool costume. 2
5Arrow R RadioShack: Goodbye '80s 201422 February 2, 2014 Slimer appears in the 2014 Radioshack: Goodbye '80s Superbowl commercial. 1
5Arrow R Bill & Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure 2016916 September 16, 2016 Characters from Ghostbusters: Answer the Call appear in Bill & Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure. 3
5Arrow R 2019 Walmart Big Game Commercial 202022 February 2, 2020 Slimer and the Ecto-1 appear in the 2019 Walmart Big Game commercial. 1
5Arrow R Finji Promotional Art 20231031 October 31, 2023 A character dresses up as a Ghostbuster in Finji Promotional Art. 2
5Arrow R Dax the Duck (Mascot) 2025 2025 Dax the Duck dresses up as the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man when searching "Marshmallow Man" in DuckDuckGo. 2