Chapter 9 “Into the Unknown”
Summary The origin of Wirt and Greg’s descent into the Unknown reveals itself. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak Over the Garden Wall.
Archives Episodes
Chapter 8 “Babes in the Wood”
Summary While Wirt and Greg lay down to rest, they’re drawn into a dreamworld of cherubs, flowers, and clouds where Greg must battle the North Wind. Meanwhile, Wirt has given up hope of getting home, causing Greg to realize that…
Chapter 7 “The Ringing of the Bell”
Summary After unexpected darkness tears the gang apart, Wirt takes charge and meets Loma, a young woman forced to do housework by an odious witch with a magic bell. Can Wirt and Greg save Lorna, and themselves, from the wicked…
Chapter 6 “Lullaby in Frogland”
Summary We join Wirt and Greg on a lighthearted romp aboard the Frogland Ferry as they approach Adelaide of the Pasture. But why is Beatrice acting so glum? Things turn emotional for Greg as well when he realizes that his…
Chapter 5 “Mad Love”
Summary Is millionaire Quincy Endicott’s sprawling mansion haunted by a beautiful ghost, or is the tea baron going mad? Greg and Fred the Horse are on the case! Meanwhile, Wirt and Beatrice get trapped in an armoire while searching for…
Chapter 4 “Songs of the Dark Lantern”
Summary Beatrice is left out in the rain with a brainless horse while Wirt and Greg must ask for directions in a lively colonial tavern called “The Dark Lantern” where some surprising secrets are revealed about the Unknown. Our Take…
Chapter 3 “Schooltown Follies”
Summary Wirt, Greg, and Beatrice get all mixed up in the musical antics of a schoolhouse of animals, a lovelorn teacher, a grouchy old benefactor, and an escaped gorilla. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but…
Chapter 2 “Hard Times at the Huskin’ Bee”
Summary A bluebird named Beatrice offers to guide Wirt and Greg to Adelaide of the Pasture and help them get home. But when Wirt refuses her help, he ends up leading them all night into a be mess of trouble…
Chapter 1 “The Old Grist Mill”
Summary Lost in the mysterious woods of the Unknown, two Brother named Wirt and Gregory run into a jaded old woodsman who warns them to beware the terrifying Beast that roams the dark forest. Our Take Very good, not the…
The Return
Summary Our heroes try to save the world. Clark tries to reach them. Lex faces the music. It’s time to be brave. Our Take A solidly built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.