[1] Thirteen episodes were broadcast on NBC from September 9, 1978, to December 2, 1978, and featured the following four segments:[2] When Galaxy Goof-Ups was given its own half-hour timeslot on November 4, 1978, Yogi's Space Race was reduced to 60 minutes.

The show featured Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Jabberjaw and several new characters as competitors in an outer space reworking of Wacky Races and commentated by an unseen announcer.

The winners of each race got a prize which ended up unfortunate such as having to do the dishes after their meal at the Ritz or being literally painted by an artist.

Cameo guests included Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, Quick Draw McGraw, Grape Ape, Frankenstein Jr. and Jana of the Jungle; the supporting segments were Galaxy Goof-Ups, The Buford Files and The Galloping Ghost.

When Galaxy Goof-Ups was given its own half-hour timeslot on November 4, 1978, Yogi's Space Race was reduced to 60 minutes.