Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford and Cleo misunderstand a conversation they overhear, and think T-Bone is moving away. They vow to make T-Bone’s last day on Birdwell Island extra special. They eventually learn to listen to a whole story before jumping to conclusions—but the good friends enjoy a truly special day nonetheless! When two cats “move in” to the tree next door to T-Bone, the dogs try everything to get rid of them, but they soon discover that they have no real reason not to like the cats. The dogs learn that, just because individuals are different, it doesn't mean they can't be friends.

Emily is going off the island for a night and asks Charley to babysit Clifford. The day goes pretty well, but when night falls Clifford really misses Emily. The whole town bands together to get the big red dog through the night, and they learn that this community has the kind of spirit that can accomplish anything if they put their minds to it! Fed up with his “responsibilities,” Charley decides he would like to lead a dog’s life--no chores, no school, no problems. But courtesy of a hilarious dream he learns that while being a dog is just fine, he likes being just who he is.

A cute little poodle named Mimi comes to Birdwell Island on vacation and T-Bone gets a crush. He starts trying to be the kind of dog he thinks she will like, but learns that it’s always best to just be yourself. Clifford works hard to try to make Emily the perfect Valentine to show her how much he loves her. In the end, he learns that it's his presence, not presents, that means the most to Emily Elizabeth.

Mrs. Diller is taking care of Susie, her sister’s adorable little puppy, for the weekend. To Cleo it appears that Mrs. Diller likes the cute little puppy better than she likes Cleo! So Cleo determines to “out-cute” the puppy and win back Mrs. Diller’s affection. But she soon learns that Mrs. Diller thinks Cleo is perfect just the way she is. When Emily brings home the class bunny, Clifford, Cleo and T-Bone learn what a big responsibility it is to take care of a pet!

T-Bone gets a new sweater, but when Mac teases him about it he gets too embarrassed to wear it. He soon learns that it’s not what you wear that makes others like you. When family friend Skyscraper Jackson comes to visit, Emily worries that Clifford prefers the attentions of a super tall basketball player to the attentions of a short little girl. But Emily soon learns that love comes in all sizes.

T-Bone can’t resist sneaking a bite well, okay the whole bowl of Cleo’s new dog food. When Cleo gets upset, T-Bone blames it on another dog and sends our fearless friends on a wild goose chase. But T-Bone ultimately confesses that there is no other dog, and he learns that he must take responsibility for his own mistakes. Charley and Emily Elizabeth find themselves up to their elbows in ice cream when Charley takes it upon himself to serve ice cream while his father is at a doctor's appointment. Charley learns that there are some responsibilities kids should not attempt to shoulder without the help of an adult.

In a heartwarming flashback story, we learn how Clifford's enormous size frightened T-Bone when they met for the first time. T-Bone learns that you can't judge a book by it's cover” and friends come in all shapes and sizes. Emily Elizabeth comes down with a bad cold and Clifford and friends want to help her feel better. Using their imaginations, creativity, and the resources around them, they create a card, collect flowers and fashion a small gift. When they present their offerings to Emily Elizabeth, it is obvious they have succeeded in making her feel cared for and loved. The dogs learn that it's the thought behind a gift that matters most.

Mr. Bleakman is ready for a quiet relaxing weekend of oil painting. But a monkey wrench is thrown in the works when he is asked to babysit Clifford for the day. Mr. Bleakman struggles to find a way to keep Clifford out of his way, but soon discovers that the big, red dog has much to teach him about being spontaneous and having fun! When T-Bone’s special Saturday time with Sheriff Lewis doesn't turn out the way he expected one week, he goes on a quest to see how others spend their Saturdays. He learns that there are many different ways to spend time with the people you love.

Cement is being poured at the new Birdwell Island recreation center and the kids and dogs are invited to leave their handprints in the cement. But it is quickly discovered that Clifford’s pawprint is just too big to stay! Seeing Clifford’s disappointment, his friends work together to find a way to include Clifford and everyone’s delighted when Clifford’s pawprint becomes the new wading pool for the very young children of Birdwell Island. Vaz babysits for Bob a cute, but not very well behaved little dog that Dr. Dihn recently acquired from the dog pound. This little mischief maker is very good at getting into trouble and causing Clifford to get the blame! Several people think Clifford has suddenly developed some very bad habits but Emily Elizabeth never doubts her big dog for a minute. The truth about Bob finally comes out and Clifford receives apologies from all his doubters.

Cleo and Clifford are excited to learn that Cleo will be Clifford’s houseguest for a weekend while her house is being painted! But soon Cleo is filling Clifford’s doghouse with her stuff, taking over his bed, and butting in on his time alone with Emily Elizabeth. It takes time, but Cleo eventually learns that being a good houseguest means respecting the needs of your host. Mr. Bleakman appears to the dogs to be particularly grumpy one day. At first they are upset with him, but then they overhear Mrs. Howard say that sometimes a grumpy attitude can be changed through acts of kindness. This inspires the dogs to perform a series of “secret good deeds” to see if they can turn Mr. Bleakman’s frown into a smile. They are surprised to learn that performing kind acts makes them feel much better too!