Arthur

1996
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Season 19 episodes (10)

1 Brain's Brain/Brain Sees Stars
1/18/16
Brain’s Easter egg hunts are notoriously hard. But this year’s might prove impossible if Brain can’t remember where he hid the final egg. To track down the missing memory, Brain, D.W., and Bud venture where no kid has gone before: Brain’s brain! Educational Objective: Brain explores the inner workings of the brain. / Crazy coincidences have prevented Brain from seeing a meteor shower in person. But this time, he’s planned for everything. Will Brain finally satisfy his astronomical ambition...or is he cosmically cursed?
2 Sue Ellen Adds It Up/Wish You Were Here
1/19/16
Math, schmath. That’s what Sue Ellen thinks...until she runs into a problem her artistic vision can’t solve. Educational Objective: Sue Ellen realizes that math is a valuable tool for everyday life. / Sue Ellen can’t wait to meet her pen pal in person. But Tenzin seems to be more interested in cars and fashion than world culture. Has her friend changed, or was Sue Ellen just reading him wrong?
3 s Toy Trouble/Spar for the Course
1/20/16
It’s a race to the toy store after Arthur realizes he may have given away his chance at two million dollars! Who knew a defective swamp monster action figure could be so valuable? Educational Objective: Arthur learns that value is in the eye of the beholder. / The new 18th hole at the mini golf course will be a tribute to musical instruments! No wait, an alien moon odyssey! No, a ride through the country! Unless Muffy, Buster, and Binky learn to comprise, they’ll be stuck with another boring windmill...
4 Carried Away/Dueling Detectives!
1/20/16
Kate and Mei Lin are thrilled to tour the solar system with Pal’s cousin, Dr. Yowl. But Pal suspects his Plutonian relative is up to no good. Educational Objective: Kate and Mei Lin learn about the solar system. / Wally is missing and Elwood City’s best detective is on the case. And that detective is...Binky?!? Not if Fern (aka Detective Virgule Watteau) has anything to say about it!
5 Buster Isn't Buying It/One Ornery Critter
6/2/15
Aliens, conspiracy theories, the megatoad...Buster believes in everything! That is until his favorite show gets cancelled for false reporting. Now the new Buster isn’t buying anything! Can Arthur and friends convince him to have a little faith? Educational Objective: Mr. Morris reminds Buster that the world’s more interesting when there’s a little mystery in it. / Dogs love Arthur! Well, all except Carrot Cake...Can Arthur win over this picky pup, or will he walk away with his tail between his legs?
6 Maria Speaks/Postcards from Binky
5/24/15
Maria has always been a silent fixture in Mr. Ratburn's third-grade class. But her time to speak has finally come. There's just one problem: how do you solve a stutter like Maria's? Educational Objective: Maria learns to have confidence in herself, and her speech. / When Binky's grandparents miss his big soccer game, he decides to film a video reenactment with his friends. Only, things didn't quite happen the way Binky portrays them.
7 Carl's Concerto/Too Much of a Good Thing
4/5/16
Carl has agreed to play the accordion for George’s puppet show. But his routines are getting in the way of rehearsals. Now George must decide: keep Carl and risk the show, or replace Carl and risk his friendship? Educational Objective: George learns that, even though Carl has autism, he can still be relied upon to make a creative contribution. / Buster enlists Binky’s help to keep him from gorging on delicious Tuvaluna cookies. Will Buster’s self-control hold...or crumble?
8 Francine's Cleats of Strength/Little Miss Meanie
6/3/15
When Francine needs money for new soccer cleats, Muffy hires her as a personal assistant. But is drinking pumpkin smoothies and playing games with your best friend the best way to make an honest buck? Educational Objective: Francine learns the value and satisfaction of hard work. / Lydia and Muffy join forces to defeat a mean beauty queen in the “Little Miss Crocus” pageant.
9 Mr. Ratburn's Secret Identity/Besties
5/25/16
Mysterious calls. Superhuman strength. Is Mr. Ratburn secretly a superhero? The kids search for the truth behind the Man in Green. Educational Objective: Arthur and friends learn not to jump to conclusions. / When Buster and Ladonna bond over a memorable trip to the movies, Arthur feels left out. Has Ladonna taken his place as Buster’s best bud?
10 The Last Day Part 1/The Last Day Part 2
5/23/16
It’s a time of change at Lakewood Elementary. Arthur and Buster are going into 4th grade (and will do anything to get the cool new teacher, MC—voiced by special guest B.J. Novak). Meanwhile, D.W. and Bud prepare to enter kindergarten and Muffy and Francine contemplate how spending the summer away from each other will affect their friendship.

About this show

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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4.5
574 reviews
Mariel Chavez
July 30, 2020
The older seasons aren't available to stream online which sucks because they were classic Arthur growing up. Knowing you have up until tomorrow to watch season 1 on Prime Video devastates me because they should have at least put the first five seasons able to view. Maybe it's a copyright thing with PBS or something?
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Annie Eskeldson
February 19, 2022
I realize it happened back in 2019, but I am still disappointed with Ratburn's wedding. When I was a child, Arthur was one of my favorite shows and it's pretty annoying that PBS tried to fix something which wasn't broken in the first place. I should have known that if I liked something, PBS would ruin it!
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Ruben Rivera Rivera
July 3, 2022
One of pbs kids worst shows Arthur is a roller coaster of blandness and generic story about life's experiences, the theme song is relatively on tune with the premise, the unlikable generic characters are just 2 - dimensional, the brain is just the generic A+ grade student that the show forces to a hated character depending on the episode, muffy is just the spoiled rich girl archetype and franchine has sister problems knowing full well about the controversial Ratburn episode is sad to think about
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