The following is a compiled list of instances where a character has been grounded throughout the trilogy, the animated series, or a video game:
| Victim | Episode | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Verne | "Bravelord and the Demon Monstrux" | Refusing to do his chores and jobs; going to the arcade |
| Jules | "Roman Holiday" | Using one of Doc's gadgets without permission |
| Verne | "Roman Holiday" | Using one of Doc's gadgets without permission |
Possible groundings[]
| Victim | Episode | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Marty McFly | Back to the Future | Buring the living room carpet (when he was 8 years old) |
| Marty McFly | Back to the Future (one week before the movie setting) | Getting detention (as mentioned in Part II) |
| George McFly | Back to the Future | Punching Biff Tannen in the parking lot and possibly getting an O.S.S.
(Out of School Suspension) |