Season 10

Season 10 of Arthur premiered in the United States on May 15, 2006 on PBS with "Happy Anniversary" and ended May 26, 2006 with "Buster's Special Delivery". As an Easter egg, each episode had the number 10 hidden somewhere.http://elwoodcitycentral.createaforum.com/general-arthur-tv-series-discussion/the-read-house/msg786/#msg786 It aired in May 2006. It was released in a DVD Box Set for Region 1 on March 25, 2008.
==Episodes==
Screenshot	Title 	Number 	Episode 	Original Airdate
140px 	"Happy Anniversary" 	126 	1 	May 15, 2006
140px 	It is Arthur's parents' 10th anniversary and for their special dinner, they're going to a special restaurant but Arthur needs to go to Buster's house to sleepover, write a report about perspective, and watch the Bionic Bunny 10th Anniversary Special while D.W. needs to look for tin. All gets worse when Grandpa Dave needs to go to the Fireman's Ball and the car is stuck in the middle of the road. The entire Read family comes to understand that spending time together is indeed the most valuable celebration of all.	It is Arthur's parents' 10th anniversary and for their special dinner, they're going to a special restaurant but Arthur needs to go to Buster's house to sleepover, write a report about perspective, and watch the Bionic Bunny 10th Anniversary Special while D.W. needs to look for tin. All gets worse when Grandpa Dave needs to go to the Fireman's Ball and the car is stuck in the middle of the road. The entire Read family comes to understand that spending time together is indeed the most valuable celebration of all.	It is Arthur's parents' 10th anniversary and for their special dinner, they're going to a special restaurant but Arthur needs to go to Buster's house to sleepover, write a report about perspective, and watch the Bionic Bunny 10th Anniversary Special while D.W. needs to look for tin. All gets worse when Grandpa Dave needs to go to the Fireman's Ball and the car is stuck in the middle of the road. The entire Read family comes to understand that spending time together is indeed the most valuable celebration of all.	It is Arthur's parents' 10th anniversary and for their special dinner, they're going to a special restaurant but Arthur needs to go to Buster's house to sleepover, write a report about perspective, and watch the Bionic Bunny 10th Anniversary Special while D.W. needs to look for tin. All gets worse when Grandpa Dave needs to go to the Fireman's Ball and the car is stuck in the middle of the road. The entire Read family comes to understand that spending time together is indeed the most valuable celebration of all.
 	"The Squirrels" 	127 	2a 	May 16, 2006
 	Tonight on TV is a special film that freaks Arthur and Buster out was called The Squirrels. Everyone except Binky sees it and they (except him) start becoming afraid of squirrels, but they find that knowledge is the key to overcoming their fear. 	Tonight on TV is a special film that freaks Arthur and Buster out was called The Squirrels. Everyone except Binky sees it and they (except him) start becoming afraid of squirrels, but they find that knowledge is the key to overcoming their fear. 	Tonight on TV is a special film that freaks Arthur and Buster out was called The Squirrels. Everyone except Binky sees it and they (except him) start becoming afraid of squirrels, but they find that knowledge is the key to overcoming their fear. 	Tonight on TV is a special film that freaks Arthur and Buster out was called The Squirrels. Everyone except Binky sees it and they (except him) start becoming afraid of squirrels, but they find that knowledge is the key to overcoming their fear.
 	"Fern and Persimmony Glitchet" 	127 	2b 	May 16, 2006
 	Fern's favorite author is Persimmony Glitchet. One day, she wants to write her own story and gets advice from him. When her story under the name "Agatha Shelley" gets published and it is a disaster, she realizes that her old writing style suites her better, so she writes as she normally would and it is a hit. 	Fern's favorite author is Persimmony Glitchet. One day, she wants to write her own story and gets advice from him. When her story under the name "Agatha Shelley" gets published and it is a disaster, she realizes that her old writing style suites her better, so she writes as she normally would and it is a hit. 	Fern's favorite author is Persimmony Glitchet. One day, she wants to write her own story and gets advice from him. When her story under the name "Agatha Shelley" gets published and it is a disaster, she realizes that her old writing style suites her better, so she writes as she normally would and it is a hit. 	Fern's favorite author is Persimmony Glitchet. One day, she wants to write her own story and gets advice from him. When her story under the name "Agatha Shelley" gets published and it is a disaster, she realizes that her old writing style suites her better, so she writes as she normally would and it is a hit.
140px 	"Desert Island Dish" 	128 	3a 	May 17, 2006
140px 	As a year-end assignment, Mr. Ratburn's class is to find the "ideal food", that is, if they were stranded on a desert island, they'd have to decide on a food to bring an unlimited supply of and why. The Brain researches many food items, but comes to the conclusion that a variety of foods is the best way to survive. 	As a year-end assignment, Mr. Ratburn's class is to find the "ideal food", that is, if they were stranded on a desert island, they'd have to decide on a food to bring an unlimited supply of and why. The Brain researches many food items, but comes to the conclusion that a variety of foods is the best way to survive. 	As a year-end assignment, Mr. Ratburn's class is to find the "ideal food", that is, if they were stranded on a desert island, they'd have to decide on a food to bring an unlimited supply of and why. The Brain researches many food items, but comes to the conclusion that a variety of foods is the best way to survive. 	As a year-end assignment, Mr. Ratburn's class is to find the "ideal food", that is, if they were stranded on a desert island, they'd have to decide on a food to bring an unlimited supply of and why. The Brain researches many food items, but comes to the conclusion that a variety of foods is the best way to survive.
 	"The Secret About Secrets" 	128 	3b 	May 17, 2006
 	D.W. is jealous because everyone seems to have been told a secret except her. When she learns one which could cause her friend, James, real embarrassment if she ever told it, she discovers that having one isn't all it's cracked up to be. 	D.W. is jealous because everyone seems to have been told a secret except her. When she learns one which could cause her friend, James, real embarrassment if she ever told it, she discovers that having one isn't all it's cracked up to be. 	D.W. is jealous because everyone seems to have been told a secret except her. When she learns one which could cause her friend, James, real embarrassment if she ever told it, she discovers that having one isn't all it's cracked up to be. 	D.W. is jealous because everyone seems to have been told a secret except her. When she learns one which could cause her friend, James, real embarrassment if she ever told it, she discovers that having one isn't all it's cracked up to be.
 	"Feeling Flush" 	129 	4a 	May 18, 2006
 	With Catherine complaining that Francine is using excessive water during a drought, she and Arthur compete to see who can conserve the most water in a bet. 	With Catherine complaining that Francine is using excessive water during a drought, she and Arthur compete to see who can conserve the most water in a bet. 	With Catherine complaining that Francine is using excessive water during a drought, she and Arthur compete to see who can conserve the most water in a bet. 	With Catherine complaining that Francine is using excessive water during a drought, she and Arthur compete to see who can conserve the most water in a bet.
 	"Family Fortune" 	129 	4b 	May 18, 2006
 	Arthur, D.W, and Grandma Thora search for something to bring to a TV auction show. 	Arthur, D.W, and Grandma Thora search for something to bring to a TV auction show. 	Arthur, D.W, and Grandma Thora search for something to bring to a TV auction show. 	Arthur, D.W, and Grandma Thora search for something to bring to a TV auction show.
140px 	"D.W. Aims High" 	130 	5a 	May 19, 2006
140px 	D.W. dreams of becoming an astronaut and being the first person to set foot on Mars. The only problem is the Tibble Twins keep talking about it being the home of martians and purple blood-thirsty aliens, she decides it is scary, until her dad shows her "The War of the Worlds" and Mars in the planetarium. She learns that it is anything but the Tibbles' descriptions, and decides that she wishes to do her career project about being the first to set foot on there. 	D.W. dreams of becoming an astronaut and being the first person to set foot on Mars. The only problem is the Tibble Twins keep talking about it being the home of martians and purple blood-thirsty aliens, she decides it is scary, until her dad shows her "The War of the Worlds" and Mars in the planetarium. She learns that it is anything but the Tibbles' descriptions, and decides that she wishes to do her career project about being the first to set foot on there. 	D.W. dreams of becoming an astronaut and being the first person to set foot on Mars. The only problem is the Tibble Twins keep talking about it being the home of martians and purple blood-thirsty aliens, she decides it is scary, until her dad shows her "The War of the Worlds" and Mars in the planetarium. She learns that it is anything but the Tibbles' descriptions, and decides that she wishes to do her career project about being the first to set foot on there. 	D.W. dreams of becoming an astronaut and being the first person to set foot on Mars. The only problem is the Tibble Twins keep talking about it being the home of martians and purple blood-thirsty aliens, she decides it is scary, until her dad shows her "The War of the Worlds" and Mars in the planetarium. She learns that it is anything but the Tibbles' descriptions, and decides that she wishes to do her career project about being the first to set foot on there.
 	"Flaw and Order" 	130 	5b 	May 19, 2006
 	Buster and Arthur are falsely accused of breaking a cake plate that Mr. Read ordered. He now needs proof that they didn't do it: Arthur and Buster must go around and collect clues to determine that they aren't at fault. 	Buster and Arthur are falsely accused of breaking a cake plate that Mr. Read ordered. He now needs proof that they didn't do it: Arthur and Buster must go around and collect clues to determine that they aren't at fault. 	Buster and Arthur are falsely accused of breaking a cake plate that Mr. Read ordered. He now needs proof that they didn't do it: Arthur and Buster must go around and collect clues to determine that they aren't at fault. 	Buster and Arthur are falsely accused of breaking a cake plate that Mr. Read ordered. He now needs proof that they didn't do it: Arthur and Buster must go around and collect clues to determine that they aren't at fault.
140px 	"The Curse of the Grebes" 	131 	6a 	May 22, 2006
140px 	After the Elwood City Grebes lose their lead in the World Championships, Buster believes that he is "The Curse of the Kid", a curse that was put on them 86 years ago, but later believes otherwise after meeting three famous players at the market. Edgar Rentería, Mike Timlin, and Johnny Damon guest star. 	After the Elwood City Grebes lose their lead in the World Championships, Buster believes that he is "The Curse of the Kid", a curse that was put on them 86 years ago, but later believes otherwise after meeting three famous players at the market. Edgar Rentería, Mike Timlin, and Johnny Damon guest star. 	After the Elwood City Grebes lose their lead in the World Championships, Buster believes that he is "The Curse of the Kid", a curse that was put on them 86 years ago, but later believes otherwise after meeting three famous players at the market. Edgar Rentería, Mike Timlin, and Johnny Damon guest star. 	After the Elwood City Grebes lose their lead in the World Championships, Buster believes that he is "The Curse of the Kid", a curse that was put on them 86 years ago, but later believes otherwise after meeting three famous players at the market. Edgar Rentería, Mike Timlin, and Johnny Damon guest star.
140px 	"Arthur Changes Gears" 	131 	6b 	May 22, 2006
140px 	After saving up the funds to buy the GX Trailblazer 10,000 bike and having purchased one, Arthur is hesitant in riding it for fear that it will become damaged. However, after a dream, he decides that the best way is to enjoy riding it, hence the purpose of having purchased it. 	After saving up the funds to buy the GX Trailblazer 10,000 bike and having purchased one, Arthur is hesitant in riding it for fear that it will become damaged. However, after a dream, he decides that the best way is to enjoy riding it, hence the purpose of having purchased it. 	After saving up the funds to buy the GX Trailblazer 10,000 bike and having purchased one, Arthur is hesitant in riding it for fear that it will become damaged. However, after a dream, he decides that the best way is to enjoy riding it, hence the purpose of having purchased it. 	After saving up the funds to buy the GX Trailblazer 10,000 bike and having purchased one, Arthur is hesitant in riding it for fear that it will become damaged. However, after a dream, he decides that the best way is to enjoy riding it, hence the purpose of having purchased it.
140px 	"Unfinished" 	132 	7a 	May 23, 2006
140px 	After finding an old novel titled "93 Million Miles in a Balloon", Arthur discovers that the end is missing and embarks on a hunt to find out what it is. 	After finding an old novel titled "93 Million Miles in a Balloon", Arthur discovers that the end is missing and embarks on a hunt to find out what it is. 	After finding an old novel titled "93 Million Miles in a Balloon", Arthur discovers that the end is missing and embarks on a hunt to find out what it is. 	After finding an old novel titled "93 Million Miles in a Balloon", Arthur discovers that the end is missing and embarks on a hunt to find out what it is.
140px 	"D.W., Bossy Boots" 	132 	7b 	May 23, 2006
140px 	D.W. acts very bossy at Emily's birthday party and at home, until she has a dream that makes her realize her bossiness. 	D.W. acts very bossy at Emily's birthday party and at home, until she has a dream that makes her realize her bossiness. 	D.W. acts very bossy at Emily's birthday party and at home, until she has a dream that makes her realize her bossiness. 	D.W. acts very bossy at Emily's birthday party and at home, until she has a dream that makes her realize her bossiness.
140px 	"Binky vs. Binky" 	133 	8a 	May 24, 2006
140px 	Binky overcomes his fear of competition within athletics when he takes up biking, and finds out that winning isn't everything, but rather, the courage to continue in the light of failure. 	Binky overcomes his fear of competition within athletics when he takes up biking, and finds out that winning isn't everything, but rather, the courage to continue in the light of failure. 	Binky overcomes his fear of competition within athletics when he takes up biking, and finds out that winning isn't everything, but rather, the courage to continue in the light of failure. 	Binky overcomes his fear of competition within athletics when he takes up biking, and finds out that winning isn't everything, but rather, the courage to continue in the light of failure.
 	"Operation: D.W.!" 	133 	8b 	May 24, 2006
 	D.W. needs ear tubes, and is initially fearful. Her family supports her and convinces her to go through with the operation. 	D.W. needs ear tubes, and is initially fearful. Her family supports her and convinces her to go through with the operation. 	D.W. needs ear tubes, and is initially fearful. Her family supports her and convinces her to go through with the operation. 	D.W. needs ear tubes, and is initially fearful. Her family supports her and convinces her to go through with the operation.
 	"Do You Speak George?" 	134 	9a 	May 25, 2006
 	The kids have split into groups who all have their own special, made-up language. Muffy and Francine refuse to let Arthur and Buster learn theirs, so they decide to make up their own. George wants to learn it, but struggles, and therefore tries to invent his own sign language. The ensuing confusion convinces everyone that their original one is the most practical. 	The kids have split into groups who all have their own special, made-up language. Muffy and Francine refuse to let Arthur and Buster learn theirs, so they decide to make up their own. George wants to learn it, but struggles, and therefore tries to invent his own sign language. The ensuing confusion convinces everyone that their original one is the most practical. 	The kids have split into groups who all have their own special, made-up language. Muffy and Francine refuse to let Arthur and Buster learn theirs, so they decide to make up their own. George wants to learn it, but struggles, and therefore tries to invent his own sign language. The ensuing confusion convinces everyone that their original one is the most practical. 	The kids have split into groups who all have their own special, made-up language. Muffy and Francine refuse to let Arthur and Buster learn theirs, so they decide to make up their own. George wants to learn it, but struggles, and therefore tries to invent his own sign language. The ensuing confusion convinces everyone that their original one is the most practical.
 	"World Girls" 	134 	9b 	May 25, 2006
 	Muffy has become obsessed with World Girls. Each is dressed in the national costume of a particular country, and comes with accessories related to that country - there is also a book accompanying each one. Sue Ellen is interested in purchasing an accessory for hers, but when it goes out of production, she decides on another solution. 	Muffy has become obsessed with World Girls. Each is dressed in the national costume of a particular country, and comes with accessories related to that country - there is also a book accompanying each one. Sue Ellen is interested in purchasing an accessory for hers, but when it goes out of production, she decides on another solution. 	Muffy has become obsessed with World Girls. Each is dressed in the national costume of a particular country, and comes with accessories related to that country - there is also a book accompanying each one. Sue Ellen is interested in purchasing an accessory for hers, but when it goes out of production, she decides on another solution. 	Muffy has become obsessed with World Girls. Each is dressed in the national costume of a particular country, and comes with accessories related to that country - there is also a book accompanying each one. Sue Ellen is interested in purchasing an accessory for hers, but when it goes out of production, she decides on another solution.
140px 	"What's Cooking?" 	135 	10a 	May 26, 2006
140px 	The big cooking competition is coming up and everyone is making a dish of their choice. Arthur decides to make a chocolate cake. Everything goes wrong when he accidently uses baking soda instead of baking powder, but he learns making mistakes in cooking may lead to the creation of a new recipe. Ming Tsai guest stars as himself. 	The big cooking competition is coming up and everyone is making a dish of their choice. Arthur decides to make a chocolate cake. Everything goes wrong when he accidently uses baking soda instead of baking powder, but he learns making mistakes in cooking may lead to the creation of a new recipe. Ming Tsai guest stars as himself. 	The big cooking competition is coming up and everyone is making a dish of their choice. Arthur decides to make a chocolate cake. Everything goes wrong when he accidently uses baking soda instead of baking powder, but he learns making mistakes in cooking may lead to the creation of a new recipe. Ming Tsai guest stars as himself. 	The big cooking competition is coming up and everyone is making a dish of their choice. Arthur decides to make a chocolate cake. Everything goes wrong when he accidently uses baking soda instead of baking powder, but he learns making mistakes in cooking may lead to the creation of a new recipe. Ming Tsai guest stars as himself.
 	"Buster's Special Delivery" 	135 	10b 	May 26, 2006
 	Mr. Haney has decided to choose the very first student mail carrier. Buster accepts the job with great enthusiasm. He starts not liking it, but eventually, some assistance teaches him to perform it better. 	Mr. Haney has decided to choose the very first student mail carrier. Buster accepts the job with great enthusiasm. He starts not liking it, but eventually, some assistance teaches him to perform it better. 	Mr. Haney has decided to choose the very first student mail carrier. Buster accepts the job with great enthusiasm. He starts not liking it, but eventually, some assistance teaches him to perform it better. 	Mr. Haney has decided to choose the very first student mail carrier. Buster accepts the job with great enthusiasm. He starts not liking it, but eventually, some assistance teaches him to perform it better.
==Trivia==
*This season is available to stream for free with an Amazon Prime membership, including Binky vs. Binky/Operation: D.W.!, which was pulled from the rerun rotation in 2013 due to the Lance Armstrong doping scandal. All other seasons and episodes must be purchased separately, or they can be streamed with a separate PBS Kids streaming subscription. It is also the only season on Amazon to have an audio description track, though it is different from the one used on PBS airings.
*This is the last season in which D.W. is voiced by Jason Szwimmer. Robert Naylor takes over the voice role starting with the next season.
*Starting with this season, the closed captioning is now entirely verbatim, with no lines of dialogue adjusted for easier readability.
*As an Easter egg, each episode in this season has the number 10 hidden somewhere.
*This is The second season to release all of its episodes in one month in the U.S. The first season was Season 4.
**This is also the last season to release all of its episodes in one month in the U.S. until Season 22 in 2019, 13 years after this season was released.
*This is The second season to have been fully released on DVD in Region 1 via a DVD box set. The first season was Season 7, via the DVD box set Sleepovers, Sports and More.
==References==
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