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Speed Racer: The Next Generation - Episode Guide

Season 1

The Beginning, Part 1

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Apr 27, 2008

The Beginning, Part 1

Orphaned Speed arrives at the racing academy, where he makes new friends and rivals, rebuilds the Mach 5, and learns he is the long lost son of the legendary Speed Racer.

The Beginning, Part 2

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: May 2, 2008

The Beginning, Part 2

The Mach 5 is rebuilt after the parts are located in a junkyard, but Speed wrecks it racing X in an after-school grudge match.

The Beginning, Part 3

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: May 2, 2008

The Beginning, Part 3

Speed learns Speed Racer is his father, and finds plans for the Mach 6, but lacks the parts to build it.

The Low Price of Fame

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: May 9, 2008

The Low Price of Fame

Speed takes advice from X on how to deal with the fame of being Speed Racer's son from his classmates. A crazy stalker student named Mitch spreads a rumor that Speed will have a rivalry race with his brother, X, which spirals into a real race. When Annalise sees X not taking this seriously, she stands up and sabotages Speed's car so X can win.

Be Cruel to Your School

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: May 16, 2008

Be Cruel to Your School

Speed and X must work together as a team in order to win a multi-school racing tournament. Meanwhile, Zile plans to ruin Speed and X's teamwork during the tournament and destroy the Mach 6.

The Note

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: May 23, 2008

The Note

Speed gradually receives mysterious notes signed by his father, but he suspects that they could be false. When he receives another letter asking for Speed to come meet him, Speed goes to figure out who the imposter is. Meanwhile, Zile plans to have his birthday party. At the end of the episode, Speed receives a real note from his father.

The Fast Track, Part 1

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Jun 27, 2008

The Fast Track, Part 1

Speed is surprised at the Redwood Rally by unusual events, which point to tampering with the virtual track.

The Fast Track, Part 2

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Jul 4, 2008

The Fast Track, Part 2

Speed is trapped with Annalise on the virtual track and must work together to get out.

The Fast Track, Part 3

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Jul 11, 2008

The Fast Track, Part 3

Zile tries to regain control of the virtual track after Speed and Annalise are rescued.

Honor Code

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Jul 25, 2008

Honor Code

Speed is faced with expulsion when it appears he cheated in a race. Knowing that he was framed, Speed sets out to find the real culprit. Meanwhile, Chim-Chim has mysterious glitches.

The Dance

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Aug 1, 2008

The Dance

Annalise's cousin, Elsa, arrives at the campus as an exchange student, in order to seduce Speed into giving out information about the Mach 6… just in time for the school dance. Lucy is suspicious of the girl's motives in wanting to date Speed. Meanwhile, with no date of his own, Conor takes drastic measures.

Top Car

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Aug 8, 2008

Top Car

Ronald Multon, an esteemed car designing prodigy and old rival of Conor's, comes to the school as a guest lecturer. Furious that Ronald is in fact a complete hack, and stole all of his ideas, Conor challenges him to a design face-off, where they both bet each of their cars.

Video Essay Clip Show 1

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Sep 5, 2008

Video Essay Clip Show 1

In this clip show showcasing the last 12 episodes, Speed must complete Professor Nguyen's assignment about what he learned since joining the academy.

Comet Run, Part 1

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Sep 19, 2008

Comet Run, Part 1

Speed participates in a three-day race against an eco-friendly car.

Comet Run, Part 2

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Sep 26, 2008

Comet Run, Part 2

Speed and his team must fix his car and get back in the race.

Comet Run, Part 3

Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2008

Comet Run, Part 3

Conclusion. Speed learns that Dickie's car is a sham, so he, Conor and Lucy try to discredit Dickie.

Plot for Teacher

Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2008

Plot for Teacher

Damien Russ, a classic legendary racer, and the last person to see Speed Racer before his disappearance, visits the school to promote a drink he is sponsoring. Professor Winn uncharacteristically shows disdain toward Russ, as her past connection with Speed Sr. is revealed. Speed and his friends suspect Damian of trying to get control of the Mach 6 and kill Speed, but his business partner wants to destroy the Mach 6. The episode's name is a pun on the song Hot For Teacher.

Knight Racer

Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2008

Knight Racer

In a parody of Knight Rider, Zile appoints Speed to test out a Zazic Industry-made vehicle named VIC, which has the ability to speak and operate its own functions. Zile also secretly intends to use VIC to destroy Speed and the Mach 6 for good. Meanwhile, Conor and Annalise compete during School Spirit Week.

Money Problems

Episode: 1x19 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2009

Money Problems

Spritle steps down from his post as headmaster when it appears he smuggled profits from other racing schools into his bank account, and he is replaced with a stricter professor who makes harsh new policies. Speed goes to clear his uncle's name. In the midst of investigating the case, Conor is expelled. Zile receives a call from a mysterious woman.

The Great Escape, Part 1

Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2009

The Great Escape, Part 1

Due to a malfunction that occurs when Conor is trying to fix the car's stealth systems, Speed becomes invisible, so he spies on Zile and learns of his criminal activities.

The Great Escape, Part 2

Episode: 1x21 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2009

The Great Escape, Part 2

Zile and Annalise keep the Chezco chamber hidden, so Speed and X sneak into Zile's tower and try to steal it back.

The Great Escape, Part 3

Episode: 1x22 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2009

The Great Escape, Part 3

Zile and Stan are on the run, so Annalise takes over her father's company and learns how difficult it is to try to capture the Mach.

The Secrets of the Engine, Part 1

Episode: 1x23 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2009

The Secrets of the Engine, Part 1

Speed meets Dr. Chezco, who has designed the missing part of the Mach 6's gasless engine, leading Zile and Annalise to try to sabotage things.

The Secrets of the Engine, Part 2

Episode: 1x24 | Airdate: Mar 6, 2009

The Secrets of the Engine, Part 2

Zile and Annalise keep the Chezco chamber hidden, so Speed and X sneak into Zile's tower and try to steal it back.

The Secrets of the Engine, Part 3

Episode: 1x25 | Airdate: Mar 13, 2009

The Secrets of the Engine, Part 3

Speed attempts to activate the chamber and realize his father's innovative vision as the committee forces Zile and Annalise to try one last time to get the Chezco chamber.

Season 2

The Return, Part 1

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2011

The Return, Part 1

After the gang retrieves the stolen Mach 6, Conor gets a strange reading off it. Could there be more to the Mach 6 than Speed ever imagined?

The Return, Part 2

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2011

The Return, Part 2

The Mach 6 is exhibiting new and mysterious capabilities. Could this technology be what the Shadow Committee is after?

The Return, Part 3

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Apr 7, 2011

The Return, Part 3

Conor works to control the Mach 6 while masked goons attack Speed and the gang. They must find out for whom the goons are working before the team qualifier race.

Together We Stand, Part 1

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Apr 14, 2011

Together We Stand, Part 1

In class, Speed and the gang must team up with Annalise, but can they really trust her? And why is there an unidentified car on the tracks during the race?

Together We Stand, Part 2

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Apr 21, 2011

Together We Stand, Part 2

Speed and Conor discover a tear in the virtual track that could leave them vulnerable to attack. They must figure out where the tear leads and who is behind it.

Together We Stand, Part 3

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Apr 28, 2011

Together We Stand, Part 3

Speed and the gang are invited to race at the Alpha Academy, but Speed is suspicious. Could their rival school somehow be linked to the Shadow Committee?

The Hourglass, Part 1

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: May 5, 2011

The Hourglass, Part 1

Speed suspects that the Security Team hired to protect the Racer Academy has dark motives. Can the gang ensure that the Mach 6 stays safe?

The Hourglass, Part 2

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: May 12, 2011

The Hourglass, Part 2

While experimenting with new parts for the Mach 6, Conor accidentally opens a portal to another time! Can he fix it before Spritle finds out?

The Hourglass, Part 3

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: May 19, 2011

The Hourglass, Part 3

When Speed Sr. calls from the Racer Academy, Speed senses that something is wrong. Will he be able to both save his father and discover the hidden truth about the Racer Academy?

The Hunt for the Truth, Part 1

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2011

The Hunt for the Truth, Part 1

Racer Academy is hosting the Alpha Academy in a nice, clean, gadget-free race, but it seems their coach, Handles Mustache, is up to no good!

The Hunt for the Truth, Part 2

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2011

The Hunt for the Truth, Part 2

When Handles Mustache captures Lucy, can Speed trust her suspicious new friend Alpha Racer to help get her back?

The Hunt for the Truth, Part 3

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2011

The Hunt for the Truth, Part 3

Speed Sr. is missing, but he left behind a mysterious map. Will Speed, X, and the gang find Shadow Committee headquarters in time to save him?

Racing with the Enemy, Part 1

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2011

Racing with the Enemy, Part 1

A mysterious sponsor invites X to join the world of professional racing. Will X appreciate this opportunity, or will he let the fame and fortune get to his head?

Racing with the Enemy, Part 2

Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2011

Racing with the Enemy, Part 2

After Alpha Leader is rescued from the Shadow Committee, he warns of an attack the Committee is planning. Will Speed and the gang have enough time to stop it?

Racing with the Enemy, Part 3

Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2011

Racing with the Enemy, Part 3

Speed decides to break into the Shadow Committee base to confront X about his new allegiance. Can he win back X's loyalty?

The Shadow World, Part 1

Episode: 2x16 | Airdate: Jul 28, 2013

The Shadow World, Part 1

The unstable Hourglass Part transports Speed, Alpha, Chim Chim and X to an alternate dimension. Will they be able to find each other again to get back home?

The Shadow World, Part 2

Episode: 2x17 | Airdate: Jul 28, 2013

The Shadow World, Part 2

Trapped in an alternate dimension, Speed and Alpha join forces with some unlikely allies. Unfortunately, they now must deal with the alternate dimension Shadow Committee.

The Shadow World, Part 3

Episode: 2x18 | Airdate: Jul 28, 2013

The Shadow World, Part 3

Speed hatches a plan to battle the Shadow Committee and get his friends back to their home dimension. Will X be willing to cooperate?

Family Reunion, Part 1

Episode: 2x19 | Airdate: Aug 4, 2013

Family Reunion, Part 1

Speed, X and Chim return to their home dimension and learn a shocking secret about their long-lost mother. Will the Racer family ever be happily reunited?

Family Reunion, Part 2

Episode: 2x20 | Airdate: Aug 4, 2013

Family Reunion, Part 2

Speed and the gang use the Hourglass Part to travel through time. Can they fix the past to save their family in the present?

Family Reunion, Part 3

Episode: 2x21 | Airdate: Aug 4, 2013

Family Reunion, Part 3

Speed and the gang set out to correct the past, but will a run-in with Zile Zazic prove one problem too many?

The Iron Terror, Part 1

Episode: 2x22 | Airdate: Aug 11, 2013

The Iron Terror, Part 1

The crew returns to a present where Speed Sr. and Trixie are happily married! But is this world too good to be true?

The Iron Terror, Part 2

Episode: 2x23 | Airdate: Aug 11, 2013

The Iron Terror, Part 2

When members of the Racer family disappear, Speed Sr. is the prime suspect. Can Speed find the real culprit and clear his father's name?

The Iron Terror, Part 3

Episode: 2x24 | Airdate: Aug 11, 2013

The Iron Terror, Part 3

Speed and the gang must save the Racer family before a mysterious man traps them all in his Virtual World!

Gotcha!

Episode: 2x25 | Airdate: Aug 18, 2013

Gotcha!

A forbidden campus game quickly turns to trouble when students suddenly begin vanishing!

Shrinkage

Episode: 2x26 | Airdate: Aug 25, 2013

Shrinkage

Conor's new invention accidentally shrinks Speed, X and Lucy! Can he enlarge them before the problem grows from bad to worse?

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