: Once caught, the monster is revealed to be a human in a costume—typically a local person using the legend to hide criminal activities like theft or land grabs.
: To find clues, Fred usually suggests they "split up," often pairing himself with Daphne and Velma while Shaggy and Scooby-Doo go off together.
The storyline of (1976–1978) follows the classic formula of the Mystery Inc. gang traveling in the Mystery Machine to solve purportedly supernatural mysteries . The Core Formula Each episode typically follows a structured sequence: The Scooby-Doo Show
: The villain is led away by the police, famously exclaiming, "I would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!". Notable Stories and Monsters
: The gang— Fred Jones , Daphne Blake , Velma Dinkley , Shaggy Rogers , and their Great Dane Scooby-Doo —arrives at the scene and begins investigating. : Once caught, the monster is revealed to
: A monster or ghost is introduced, often terrorizing a local community or business.
While following a "strictly formulaic" approach, this incarnation is noted for having more complex mysteries and introducing new members of Scooby’s family: gang traveling in the Mystery Machine to solve
: Fred designs a complex, Rube Goldberg-like trap to catch the creature, which Shaggy and Scooby often inadvertently help spring.