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S1 E27 D.W.'s Blankie/Arthur's Substitute Teacher Trouble

Children & Family

E

26 minutes

Nov 11, 1996

D.W. has one little secret--her blankie. When it mysteriously disappears, Arthur is pressed into service. Find that blankie--or else! Next, the unbelievable has happened--Mr. Ratburn has gotten sick. And who's going to be the substitute?Starring: Danny Brochu, Sonja Ball, Bruce Dinsmore, Michael Caloz, Michael Yarmush

Season 1, 30 Episodes

Arthur's Eyes / Francine's Bad Hair Day,

For some reason, Arthur isn't doing very well in school anymore. Maybe he just needs some glasses? Problem is, Arthur hates having to wear them. And it's school picture day and Muffy is determined that Francine will look her best.

Arthur and The Real Mr. Ratburn/Arthur's Spelling Trubble,

It's the first day of third grade and Arthur's biggest fear has come true--his new teacher is the dreaded Mr. Ratburn. Then, it’s time for the all-school spellathon. Arthur is chosen to compete, and he finds facing Prunella and The Brain!

D.W. All Wet/Buster's Dino Dilemma,

The Reads are having a wonderful time at the beach, except for D.W. who simply refuses to have fun. Next, Buster and Arthur make a long-awaited field trip to a dinosaur excavation.

D.W.'S Imaginary Friend/Arthur's Lost Library Book,

Someone only D.W. can see has moved in with the Reads. Her name is Nadine, and she follows D.W. everywhere. Arthur is the first to get the new Scare-Your-Pants-Off book from the library. Unfortunately, he can't figure out where he put it!

Arthur's Pet Business/D.W. The Copycat,

How can Arthur prove to his parents that he's responsible enough to take care of his very own puppy? "Get a job," suggests D.W.!. Yet another personality change for D.W., who's decided that from now on, she'll be just like Arthur.

Locked In The Library!/Arthur Accused!,

Arthur and Francine are fighting. But when they get locked inside the library they either have to make up or prepare for a long evening. And when Buster opens his detective agency, he has no idea his first job will involve Arthur.

Arthur Goes To Camp/Buster Makes The Grade,

Arthur and his friends go to summer camp where it's strictly boys vs. girls. Next, Buster Baxter is everyone's favorite jokester. Unfortunately, though, Buster's grades aren't as good as his jokes, and Buster may have to repeat third grade.

Arthur's New Puppy/Arthur Bounces Back,

Arthur's new puppy is exactly what he wanted. He's cute and wriggly, and he follows Arthur everywhere. But training a puppy is harder than Arthur thought. Then, a mere $10 stands between Arthur and the shoes he's been dreaming about.

Arthur Babysits/Arthur's Cousin Catastrophe,

You think running a marathon is hard? Try babysitting for the Terrible Tibble Twins. Next, Arthur's family is hosting the once-a-year-is-more-than-enough family reunion. But a major thunderstorm turns this into a reunion to remember.

Arthur's Birthday/Francine Frensky, Superstar,

Only four more days until Arthur's birthday party! But to Arthur's horror, it turns out Muffy's having her birthday party on the very same day. And, now that Francine finally has the lead in a school play, she's has become a stage tyrant.

Arthur's Baby/D.W.'s Baby,

Arthur is not too sure he's ready for a new baby in the house. What do babies do besides cry? Then, living with a baby is no picnic. Just how long will Baby Kate be hanging around, anyway? And who would even miss D.W. if she ran away?

Arthur Writes A Story/Arthur's Lost Dog,

Struggling with a school assignment, Arthur decides that his regular life is just too boring to write about. And, Arthur is the only one who believes in the superior intelligence of his dog. But even Arthur gets confused when Pal runs away.

So Long, Spanky/Buster's New Friend,

D.W.'s beloved bird gets very sick, and despite D.W.'s eager ministrations, Spanky dies. Can she risk giving her heart to another pet? Then, Buster doesn't have time for Arthur. And all he wants to talk about is a new friend named Mike.

Arthur The Wrecker/Arthur and The True Francine,

Arthur always seems to wreck things, and this time it's Mom's computer. Can he get it fixed before Mom finds out? Then, Muffy A. Crosswire and Francine are absolute best friends, despite their rather obvious differences.

Arthur's Family Vacation/Grandpa Dave's Old Country Farm,

What's got moldy bathrooms, lumpy beds and lots of rain? Arthur's family vacation. Then, Arthur and D.W. go to visit their grandfather, but the visit doesn't turn out as expected, because Grandpa Dave isn't your usual kind of grandfather.

Arthur and The Crunch Cereal Contest/D.W. Flips,

A year's supply of Crunch Cereal is in store for the person who can write the new Crunch Cereal jingle, and Arthur is sure he can do it. Next, how hard can it be to do a cartwheel on a balance beam? D.W. is about to find out.

Meek For A Week/Arthur, World's Greatest Gleeper,

Muffy bets Francine she can't be nice to everyone for a whole week--and soon wishes she hadn't. Next, Arthur didn't mean to tell a lie, he just got stuck in a sort of fib, because he thought it was cool to be a Gleeper.

Arthur's Chicken Pox/Sick As A Dog,

The circus is in town and the whole family's excited—until Arthur gets CHICKEN POX! Will he recover in time? Then, Arthur's worst fears come true when poor, sick Pal has to sleep overnight at the vet's office. Could it be something he did?

D.W. Rides Again/Arthur Makes The Team,

In D.W.’s heart lurks one big, gnawing desire--TO GET RID OF THOSE TRAINING WHEELS! Then, can Coach Frensky work with a baseball team where everyone is fighting about who gets to be pitcher and no one wants to practice?

Arthur's Almost Boring Day/The Half-Baked Sale,

It's raining and boy is it BORING! But then, in Grandma Thora's attic, Arthur and D.W. discover some really FASCINATING stuff about their parents. Next, Grandma Thora is helping to organize a bake sale, but her goodies aren’t very good.

Sue Ellen Moves In/The Perfect Brother,

A new girl has arrived in town and no one knows anything about her. And judging by the strange things happening at her house no one wants to know. Then, it's great having a friend spend the weekend.

D.W.'s Snow Mystery/Team Trouble,

D.W. saves everything. But her most prized possession is a snowball from last winter. But now it’s disappeared! Then, Arthur, Francine, and Buster must do a report on ancient Rome--but can they work as a team to complete the assignment?

Bully for Binky/Misfortune Teller,

Is Binky Barnes really the most disgusting, nasty, horrible person on the planet, or is he just misunderstood? Next, what's got four sides and the answer to everything? Prunella's cootie catcher!

Arthur's Tooth/D.W. Gets Lost,

It's bad enough to wear glasses all the time. But does Arthur have to be the last person in his class to lose his baby teeth? Then, if you think being lost in a humongous department store would scare a four-year-old, think again.

D.W. Thinks Big/Arthur Cleans Up,

Once again, Arthur gets to do everything. Mostly he gets to carry the ring in Aunt Lucy's wedding. Elwood City's park is in sad shape, and after grumbling about it, the kids find themselves volunteered to clean it up.

My Dad, The Garbage Man/Poor Muffy,

Mr. Ratburn's class is taking a field trips to visit parents at their jobs. Francine's not sure she wants the class to know her dad is a garbage man. And a new carpet and a sneezing attack means Muffy must spend the weekend at Francine's.

D.W.'s Blankie/Arthur's Substitute Teacher Trouble,

D.W. has one little secret--her blankie. When it mysteriously disappears, Arthur is pressed into service. Find that blankie--or else! Next, the unbelievable has happened--Mr. Ratburn has gotten sick. And who's going to be the substitute?

I'm A Poet/The Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club,

Challenged by Fern to enter a poetry contest, Arthur and his friends each write a poem to be judged by the famous poet Jack Prelutsky. Then, Arthur and his friends develop a consuming passion for the Scare-Your-Pants-Off books.

My Club Rules/Stolen Bike,

The gang can't agree on rules for their club, and each starts his own. Next, Francine's embarrassed by her crummy old bike. Why can't she have a shiny new one like all her friends?

Arthur's First Sleepover/Arthur's New Year's Eve,

Have you ever been afraid of the dark? Despite D.W.'s threat of aliens, Arthur sets his tent for his first sleepover. Then, what exactly happens at midnight, December 31st? There are plenty of rumors, but no one seems to know for sure.

Details

Arthur

Children & Family

E

25 Seasons

26 minutes

Eight-year-old Arthur, and his friends and family in Elwood City, solve problems big and small that kids face every day! Arthur teaches kids ages 4 to 8 about reading and writing, and encourages the development of positive social skills.

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