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* It is noteworthy and endearing in "Slimer's Curse" that Slimer uses his lottery winnings to buy stuff for the Ghostbusters and Janine rather than himself.

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* The [=DVD=] set's visual commentary for the episode "Egon on the Rampage" opens with an adorable improv bit between Creator/MauriceLaMarche (Egon) and Laura Summer (Janine), which not only doubles as a Crowning Moment of Funny, but is heartwarming on both the "real world" level (for showing the kind of camaraderie that existed between the cast) and "in-universe" (if you picture it between the characters):
-->'''Laura Summer:''' ''(in the same voice she used for Janine, watching her character get slimed during the TitleThemeTune)'' [[SarcasmMode I was very glamorous.]]
-->'''Maurice [=LaMarche=]:''' ''(in his Egon voice)'' Very glamorous, especially with slime all over you. It's your best look.
-->'''"Janine":''' Thanks, Egon.
-->'''"Egon":''' I don't have to hold back now because the show's over, so I can confess my feelings towards you.
-->'''"Janine":''' Did you really feel that way?
-->'''"Egon":''' ''(in the flattest monotone)'' I felt deeply, deeply affectionate towards you. Can't you tell?
-->'''"Janine":''' I knew it!
-->'''"Egon":''' I'm feeling deep affection right now...
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* It is noteworthy and endearing in "Slimer's Curse" that Slimer uses his lottery winnings to buy stuff for the Ghostbusters and Janine rather than himself.

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* The [=DVD=] set's visual commentary for the episode "Egon on the Rampage" opens with an adorable improv bit between Creator/MauriceLaMarche (Egon) and Laura Summer (Janine), which not only doubles as a Crowning Moment of Funny, but is heartwarming on both the "real world" level (for showing the kind of camaraderie that existed between the cast) and "in-universe" (if you picture it between the characters):
-->'''Laura Summer:''' ''(in the same voice she used for Janine, watching her character get slimed during the TitleThemeTune)'' [[SarcasmMode I was very glamorous.]]
-->'''Maurice [=LaMarche=]:''' ''(in his Egon voice)'' Very glamorous, especially with slime all over you. It's your best look.
-->'''"Janine":''' Thanks, Egon.
-->'''"Egon":''' I don't have to hold back now because the show's over, so I can confess my feelings towards you.
-->'''"Janine":''' Did you really feel that way?
-->'''"Egon":''' ''(in the flattest monotone)'' I felt deeply, deeply affectionate towards you. Can't you tell?
-->'''"Janine":''' I knew it!
-->'''"Egon":''' I'm feeling deep affection right now...
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** JThe reason why Slimer gets into position to be blasted is because Ray was volunteering to go out and draw the evil doubles' fire. [[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe Ray, who had been the nicest to Slimer all along.]] Cue Slimer squeaking ''"NOO, NOT RAAAAY!"'', kissing Ray on the cheek and going off to draw the evil doubles' fire himself.

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** JThe The reason why Slimer gets into position to be blasted is because Ray was volunteering to go out and draw the evil doubles' fire. [[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe Ray, who had been the nicest to Slimer all along.]] Cue Slimer squeaking ''"NOO, NOT RAAAAY!"'', kissing Ray on the cheek and going off to draw the evil doubles' fire himself.
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* Who can forget the ending of "The Man Who Never Reached Home"?

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* Who can forget the ending of "The Man Who Never Reached Home"?Home"? Simon Quegg, the ghost, thanks Ray for helping him [[UnfinishedBusiness go home]] and realise he was being selfish.

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* The two kids in "The Boogieman Cometh" want the Ghostbusters to protect them from the Boogieman, and offer them all the money in their piggy bank. Peter tells them a standard trap and contain costs $1500, then smiles and says they'll "[[WeHelpTheHelpless make an exception]]."

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* "[[Recap/TheRealGhostbustersS1E6TheBoogiemanCometh The two kids in "The Boogieman Cometh" Cometh]]"
** Two kids, Megan and Kenny Carter,
want to hire the Ghostbusters to protect them from the Boogieman, Ghostbusters, and offer them all the money in their piggy bank. Peter tells them a standard trap and contain costs $1500, then and the siblings look at each other in dismay. Then Peter smiles and says they'll "[[WeHelpTheHelpless make an exception]]."" He sends Janine to get them some cocoa and cookies while the team finds out what the matter is.



* In "Mr. Sandman, Dream Me a Dream," after Egon is taken out and his dream (UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein) manifests, Winston feels he's in over his head.

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* In "Mr. "[[Recap/TheRealGhostbustersS1E7MrSandmanDreamMeADream Mr. Sandman, Dream Me a Dream," Dream]]," after Egon is taken out and his dream (UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein) manifests, Winston feels he's in over his head.



* In "Citizen Ghost," after the Ghostbusters' evil doubles blast Slimer.
-->'''Peter:''' You zapped my little buddy! ''(fires)''
** Just before this in the same episode, the reason why Slimer even got into position to be blasted was because Ray was volunteering to go out and draw the evil doubles' fire. Ray, who had been the nicest to Slimer all along. [[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe Cue Slimer squeaking ''"NOO, NOT RAAAAY!"'', kissing Ray on the cheek and going off to draw the evil doubles' fire himself.]]

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* In "Citizen Ghost," after the Ghostbusters' evil doubles blast Slimer.
-->'''Peter:''' You zapped my little buddy! ''(fires)''
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** Just before this in the same episode, the JThe reason why Slimer even got gets into position to be blasted was is because Ray was volunteering to go out and draw the evil doubles' fire. [[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe Ray, who had been the nicest to Slimer all along. [[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe along.]] Cue Slimer squeaking ''"NOO, NOT RAAAAY!"'', kissing Ray on the cheek and going off to draw the evil doubles' fire himself.]]himself.
** Peter displays a protective instinct after the team's evil doubles blast Slimer:
-->'''Peter''': You zapped my little buddy! ''(fires)''


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* "Rollerghoster": Ray goes to "negotiate" with the haunted rollercoaster and gets taken hostage along with the riders. When the others get him down, Winston and Peter go to make sure he's all right and to scold him for doing something silly enough to put himself in danger in the first place.

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* "Last Train to Oblivion" is one big heartwarming episode.
** Peter loves trains and it's nice to see the resident snarky jerkass show his more childish side by playing with a train set or putting on a conductor's hat and pulling a train whistle just because he can. Even when a ghost kidnaps Peter, chains him to a train engine, and forces him to shovel coal, Peter is still having fun living out his childhood dream. Sure, he complains about physical labor, but he still chats with said ghost, sings, and even considers taking a piece of coal with him as a souvenir.
** When the other Ghosbusters capture the ghost, the train they are on is still moving, set to collide with an oncoming passenger train, and they have no idea how to stop it. Peter correctly deduces that the ghost of a train engineer who had died in a train wreck that took many lives would want to correct his greatest mistake, so he releases the ghost, who promptly flies out to switch the tracks and avoid the disaster. With his greatest regret laid to rest, the ghost can finally move on. He peacefully dissipates under the rising sun, waving at Peter in gratitude, and Peter happily waves back, telling him that he had done good.
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* At the end of "Egon's Dragon", Egon checks just to make sure that the dragon really is just [[RipVanWinkle asleep]] and not dead. Thankfully, he is.
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* The end of "Ghostbuster of the Year" when the ghost finally finds what he's been looking for.
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* The entire climax of "Janine, You've Changed" for Egon/Janine fans.
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* The [=DVD=] set's visual commentary for the episode "Egon on the Rampage" opens with an adorable improv bit between Maurice [=LaMarche=] (Egon) and Laura Summer (Janine), which not only doubles as a Crowning Moment of Funny, but is heartwarming on both the "real world" level (for showing the kind of camaraderie that existed between the cast) and "in-universe" (if you picture it between the characters):

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* The [=DVD=] set's visual commentary for the episode "Egon on the Rampage" opens with an adorable improv bit between Maurice [=LaMarche=] Creator/MauriceLaMarche (Egon) and Laura Summer (Janine), which not only doubles as a Crowning Moment of Funny, but is heartwarming on both the "real world" level (for showing the kind of camaraderie that existed between the cast) and "in-universe" (if you picture it between the characters):
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-->'''Egon''': Look, kitty! Ghostbusters!

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-->'''Egon''': --->'''Egon''': Look, kitty! Ghostbusters!
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-->'''Winston:''' Here, you'll need this. Aim it, press this, and you're ready to rock and roll.

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-->'''Winston:''' --->'''Winston:''' Here, you'll need this. Aim it, press this, and you're ready to rock and roll.
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--> '''Ray:''' What're you doing here? You're gonna miss the parade.\\

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--> ---> '''Ray:''' What're you doing here? You're gonna miss the parade.\\
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** Just before this in the same episode, the reason why Slimer even got into position to be blasted was because Ray was volunteering to go out and draw the evil doubles' fire. Since Ray had been the nicest to Slimer all along, cue Slimer squeaking ''"NOO, NOT RAAAAY!"'', kissing Ray on the cheek and going off to draw the evil doubles' fire himself.

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** Just before this in the same episode, the reason why Slimer even got into position to be blasted was because Ray was volunteering to go out and draw the evil doubles' fire. Since Ray Ray, who had been the nicest to Slimer all along, cue along. [[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe Cue Slimer squeaking ''"NOO, NOT RAAAAY!"'', kissing Ray on the cheek and going off to draw the evil doubles' fire himself.]]
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** At the end when Winston is shown asleep on the couch, a moment that adds Funny to Heartwarming has Slimer lie on top of Winston and snuggle up to him like a little child. Cue the others go "Aw..."

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** At the end when Winston is shown asleep on the couch, a moment that adds Funny to Heartwarming has Slimer lie on top of Winston and snuggle up to him like a little child.child or a cat or a dog. Cue the others go "Aw..."
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* The ending of "Look Homeward, Ray." Ray is his hometown hero again; he's back with the Ghostbusters after having quit earlier in the episode; and Elaine, the girl he always had a crush on as a kid kisses him.
** There's also the fact that, throughout the whole episode, Elaine is the only person in Ray's hometown to still believe in him after his rival turns the town against him. Especially this scene where she visits him in his ignominious new job in a shoe store as a costumed 'boot bunny':

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* The ending of "Look Homeward, Ray." Ray is his hometown hero again; he's back with the Ghostbusters after having quit earlier in the episode; and Elaine, the girl he always had a crush on as a kid kid, kisses him.
** There's also the fact that, throughout the whole episode, Elaine is the only person in Ray's hometown to still believe in him after his rival turns the town against him. Especially him, suggesting that she returns his affections. Take this scene where she visits him in his ignominious new job in a shoe store as a costumed 'boot bunny':
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--> '''Ray:''' What're you doing here? You're gonna miss the parade.
---> '''Elaine:''' ''(laughs)'' The main attraction's right here. ''(she fondles Ray's bunny ears playfully)'' Whatever's happened, Ray, I know it's not your fault. You tried - and that's what makes a ''real'' hero.

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--> '''Ray:''' What're you doing here? You're gonna miss the parade.
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parade.\\
'''Elaine:''' ''(laughs)'' The main attraction's right here. ''(she fondles Ray's bunny ears playfully)'' Whatever's happened, Ray, I know it's not your fault. You tried - and that's what makes a ''real'' hero.
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** There's also the fact that, throughout the whole episode, Elaine is the only person in Ray's hometown to still believe in him after his rival turns the town against him. Especially this scene where she visits him in his ignominious new job as a shoe-store bunny:

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** There's also the fact that, throughout the whole episode, Elaine is the only person in Ray's hometown to still believe in him after his rival turns the town against him. Especially this scene where she visits him in his ignominious new job in a shoe store as a shoe-store bunny:costumed 'boot bunny':



'''Elaine:''' ''(laughs)'' The main attraction's right here. ''(she fondles Ray's bunny ears playfully)'' Whatever's happened, Ray, I know it's not your fault. You tried - and that's what makes a ''real'' hero.

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---> '''Elaine:''' ''(laughs)'' The main attraction's right here. ''(she fondles Ray's bunny ears playfully)'' Whatever's happened, Ray, I know it's not your fault. You tried - and that's what makes a ''real'' hero.

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* The ending of "Look Homeward, Ray." Ray is his hometown hero again, he's back with the Ghostbusters after having quit earlier in the episode, and the girl he always had a crush on as a kid kisses him.

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* The ending of "Look Homeward, Ray." Ray is his hometown hero again, again; he's back with the Ghostbusters after having quit earlier in the episode, episode; and Elaine, the girl he always had a crush on as a kid kisses him.him.
** There's also the fact that, throughout the whole episode, Elaine is the only person in Ray's hometown to still believe in him after his rival turns the town against him. Especially this scene where she visits him in his ignominious new job as a shoe-store bunny:
--> '''Ray:''' What're you doing here? You're gonna miss the parade.
'''Elaine:''' ''(laughs)'' The main attraction's right here. ''(she fondles Ray's bunny ears playfully)'' Whatever's happened, Ray, I know it's not your fault. You tried - and that's what makes a ''real'' hero.
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** It is noteworthy and endearing in "Slimer's Curse" that Slimer uses his lottery winnings to buy stuff for the Ghostbusters and Janine rather than himself.

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** * It is noteworthy and endearing in "Slimer's Curse" that Slimer uses his lottery winnings to buy stuff for the Ghostbusters and Janine rather than himself.
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**Peter’s line before he fires is a mixture of heartwarming and TearJerker: “I take it all back, buddy...”
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** It is noteworthy and endearing in "Slimer's Curse" that Slimer uses his lottery winnings to buy stuff for the Ghostbusters and Janine rather than himself.
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* The ending of "Drool The Dog Face Goblin" is both this and TearJerker.

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* The ending of "Drool The Dog Face Goblin" is both this and TearJerker. Drool willingly sacrifices himself so that the Ghostbusters can capture the shape-shifting phantom and Ray makes it clear that it is impossible to separate Drool from the phantom because multiple ghosts have their molecules mixed when they are captured in the same trap, but the Ghostbusters and Madame [=LaFarge=] take consolation in the fact that Drool will probably enjoy being with his own kind in the Containment Unit.

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** The scene where Egon becomes a toddler and plays with a kitten is also pretty endearing.
-->'''Egon''': Look, kitty! Ghostbusters!
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-> '''Venkman''': Actually... I would like that cup of tea.

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-> --> '''Venkman''': Actually... I would like I'd love that cup of tea.

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