"The Real Ghostbusters" is an animated television series that aired from 1986 to 1991. It is based on the popular film franchise, particularly the 1984 movie, Ghostbusters. The show follows the adventures of the original ghost-catching team, including Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore, as they battle various supernatural entities in New York City. The series features a mix of humor and action, appealing to both children and adults. It introduced new characters, such as Slimer, a friendly ghost who became a mascot for the franchise. The show expanded the Ghostbusters universe, exploring different ghostly phenomena and paranormal challenges.