Season 18

Season 18 of Arthur premiered on PBS on September 29, 2014 with "The Friend Who Wasn't There/Surprise!".https://twitter.com/ArthurRead/status/484352029020549122 It concluded on September 11, 2015 with "The Pageant Pickle/Some Assembly Required".
The season was first announced on June 21, 2013https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=466938520065124 and was in production throughout 2013 and 2014.http://nycc13.mapyourshow.com/5_0/sessions/sessiondetails.cfm?ScheduledSessionID=18A9CDC4 (archived page; retrieved 6 December 2013https://www.facebook.com/PBSArthur/posts/10153290115030203 Storyboarding began around early December 2013.https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=537883082970667&id=385632154862428&comment_id=3212268 It is the third one produced by 9 Story Entertainment.http://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/partners-re-up-with-9-story-for-arthur/ (archived page; retrieved May 27, 2014) There were 10 episodes in it.http://www.ket.org/tvschedules/series.episode.list.php?id=ARUR
Lydia was going to appear in this season,http://elwoodcitycentral.createaforum.com/arthur-news/arthur-ny-comic-con-2013/msg1747/#msg1747 (archived page; retrieved December 27, 2013)https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=541987352560240 (see description) but the episode "Little Miss Meanie" was made part of season 19 instead.
==Episodes==
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 	"The Tattletale Frog" 	206 	1a 	October 1, 2014The Tattletale Frog / D.w. & Bud's Higher Purpose | Arthur | KLRU TV Schedule | KLRU TV, Austin PBS archived from the original
 	When Bud is blamed for an accident D.W. causes, she has to decide whether to let her friend take the fall. 	When Bud is blamed for an accident D.W. causes, she has to decide whether to let her friend take the fall. 	When Bud is blamed for an accident D.W. causes, she has to decide whether to let her friend take the fall. 	When Bud is blamed for an accident D.W. causes, she has to decide whether to let her friend take the fall.
140px 	"D.W. & Bud's Higher Purpose" 	206 	1b 	October 1, 2014
140px 	D.W. and Bud can't wait to ride "The Buzzard", Wonderworld's newest roller coaster. Will they make it past the persnickety ticket taker...or come up short? 	D.W. and Bud can't wait to ride "The Buzzard", Wonderworld's newest roller coaster. Will they make it past the persnickety ticket taker...or come up short? 	D.W. and Bud can't wait to ride "The Buzzard", Wonderworld's newest roller coaster. Will they make it past the persnickety ticket taker...or come up short? 	D.W. and Bud can't wait to ride "The Buzzard", Wonderworld's newest roller coaster. Will they make it past the persnickety ticket taker...or come up short?
140px 	"The Friend Who Wasn't There" 	207 	2a 	September 29, 2014http://www.ket.org/tvschedules/episode.php?nola=ARUR++001802
140px 	Muffy embarks on an epic quest to find her long lost imaginary friend. But she has to be careful-the Crosswire basement is full of bewitched boxes and gadgets and dolls...oh my!http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259222/ 	Muffy embarks on an epic quest to find her long lost imaginary friend. But she has to be careful-the Crosswire basement is full of bewitched boxes and gadgets and dolls...oh my!http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259222/ 	Muffy embarks on an epic quest to find her long lost imaginary friend. But she has to be careful-the Crosswire basement is full of bewitched boxes and gadgets and dolls...oh my!http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259222/ 	Muffy embarks on an epic quest to find her long lost imaginary friend. But she has to be careful-the Crosswire basement is full of bewitched boxes and gadgets and dolls...oh my!http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259222/
140px 	"Surprise!" 	207 	2b 	September 29, 2014
140px 	It's Catherine's 16th birthday, and Francine has been cordially uninvited to the party. With the help of her friends, she whips up the perfect present for her big sister...a sneaky surprise with a side of payback! 	It's Catherine's 16th birthday, and Francine has been cordially uninvited to the party. With the help of her friends, she whips up the perfect present for her big sister...a sneaky surprise with a side of payback! 	It's Catherine's 16th birthday, and Francine has been cordially uninvited to the party. With the help of her friends, she whips up the perfect present for her big sister...a sneaky surprise with a side of payback! 	It's Catherine's 16th birthday, and Francine has been cordially uninvited to the party. With the help of her friends, she whips up the perfect present for her big sister...a sneaky surprise with a side of payback!
 	"The Case of the Girl with the Long Face" 	208 	3a 	September 30, 2014http://www.ket.org/tvschedules/episode.php?nola=ARUR++001803
 	Fern has been feeling low and no one can figure out why. Luckily, Buster is on the case! He'll leave no stone unturned, no lead unexplored, no ice cream uneaten...http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259223/ 	Fern has been feeling low and no one can figure out why. Luckily, Buster is on the case! He'll leave no stone unturned, no lead unexplored, no ice cream uneaten...http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259223/ 	Fern has been feeling low and no one can figure out why. Luckily, Buster is on the case! He'll leave no stone unturned, no lead unexplored, no ice cream uneaten...http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259223/ 	Fern has been feeling low and no one can figure out why. Luckily, Buster is on the case! He'll leave no stone unturned, no lead unexplored, no ice cream uneaten...http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259223/
140px 	"The Substitute Arthur" 	208 	3b 	September 30, 2014
140px 	With Arthur out of town, Buster is on the hunt for a new best friend. The problem is, he only wants to play games his way. Will he learn to compromise or is he destined to play alone? 	With Arthur out of town, Buster is on the hunt for a new best friend. The problem is, he only wants to play games his way. Will he learn to compromise or is he destined to play alone? 	With Arthur out of town, Buster is on the hunt for a new best friend. The problem is, he only wants to play games his way. Will he learn to compromise or is he destined to play alone? 	With Arthur out of town, Buster is on the hunt for a new best friend. The problem is, he only wants to play games his way. Will he learn to compromise or is he destined to play alone?
 	"Best Wishes" 	209 	4a 	October 2, 2014http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259224/
 	After George has a lucky streak, his friends pressure him to wish for a snow day. Can he deliver or is he out of luck? 	After George has a lucky streak, his friends pressure him to wish for a snow day. Can he deliver or is he out of luck? 	After George has a lucky streak, his friends pressure him to wish for a snow day. Can he deliver or is he out of luck? 	After George has a lucky streak, his friends pressure him to wish for a snow day. Can he deliver or is he out of luck?
 	"The Tardy Tumbler" 	209 	4b 	October 2, 2014
 	Prunella is excited about making the gymnastics team...until she realizes practice starts at 6am! Will she honor her commitment...or hit the snooze button? 	Prunella is excited about making the gymnastics team...until she realizes practice starts at 6am! Will she honor her commitment...or hit the snooze button? 	Prunella is excited about making the gymnastics team...until she realizes practice starts at 6am! Will she honor her commitment...or hit the snooze button? 	Prunella is excited about making the gymnastics team...until she realizes practice starts at 6am! Will she honor her commitment...or hit the snooze button?
centre|thumb|140x140px	"Fountain Abbey" 	210 	5a 	January 26, 2015http://www.ket.org/tvschedules/episode.php?nola=ARUR++001805
centre|thumb|140x140px	Muffy is devastated when she learns her great, great grandmother, Mary Alice Miller, wasn't royalty, but a common maid. The indignity! However, her old diary reveals a more interesting story.http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259225/ 	Muffy is devastated when she learns her great, great grandmother, Mary Alice Miller, wasn't royalty, but a common maid. The indignity! However, her old diary reveals a more interesting story.http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259225/ 	Muffy is devastated when she learns her great, great grandmother, Mary Alice Miller, wasn't royalty, but a common maid. The indignity! However, her old diary reveals a more interesting story.http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259225/ 	Muffy is devastated when she learns her great, great grandmother, Mary Alice Miller, wasn't royalty, but a common maid. The indignity! However, her old diary reveals a more interesting story.http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259225/
 	"Arthur Calls It" 	210 	5b 	January 26, 2015
 	Pressure from his classmates has Arthur doubting his decision to call Buster out during a baseball game. Will he succumb to peer pressure, or stick with what he believes is right? 	Pressure from his classmates has Arthur doubting his decision to call Buster out during a baseball game. Will he succumb to peer pressure, or stick with what he believes is right? 	Pressure from his classmates has Arthur doubting his decision to call Buster out during a baseball game. Will he succumb to peer pressure, or stick with what he believes is right? 	Pressure from his classmates has Arthur doubting his decision to call Buster out during a baseball game. Will he succumb to peer pressure, or stick with what he believes is right?
 	"Whip. Mix. Blend." 	211 	6a 	September 7, 2015
 	When Rattles' mother starts dating Archie Vanderloo, Rattles finds himself spending lots of time with Archie's twins. The problem is, he doesn't have anything in common with them! Can this blended family learn to get along?http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259226/ 	When Rattles' mother starts dating Archie Vanderloo, Rattles finds himself spending lots of time with Archie's twins. The problem is, he doesn't have anything in common with them! Can this blended family learn to get along?http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259226/ 	When Rattles' mother starts dating Archie Vanderloo, Rattles finds himself spending lots of time with Archie's twins. The problem is, he doesn't have anything in common with them! Can this blended family learn to get along?http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259226/ 	When Rattles' mother starts dating Archie Vanderloo, Rattles finds himself spending lots of time with Archie's twins. The problem is, he doesn't have anything in common with them! Can this blended family learn to get along?http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259226/
 	"Staycation" 	211 	6b 	September 7, 2015
 	Arthur offers to babysit so that his parents can enjoy some peace and quiet in the backyard. What could go wrong? With D.W. on the loose...just about everything! 	Arthur offers to babysit so that his parents can enjoy some peace and quiet in the backyard. What could go wrong? With D.W. on the loose...just about everything! 	Arthur offers to babysit so that his parents can enjoy some peace and quiet in the backyard. What could go wrong? With D.W. on the loose...just about everything! 	Arthur offers to babysit so that his parents can enjoy some peace and quiet in the backyard. What could go wrong? With D.W. on the loose...just about everything!
 	"Two Minutes" 	212 	7a 	June 1, 2015http://idahoptv.org/schedules/listingDetails.cfm?TZ=MT&SeriesID=5066&thisChannel=KAID&VersionID=280543&ThisDate=6-1-2015&thisTime=07:30:00&ShowPast=1#Past
 	Power shifts in the Tibbles' house when the twins find out Tommy is two minutes older than Timmy. Frustrated in his new role, Timmy enlists the help of an expert older brother tamer: D.W.!http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259227/ 	Power shifts in the Tibbles' house when the twins find out Tommy is two minutes older than Timmy. Frustrated in his new role, Timmy enlists the help of an expert older brother tamer: D.W.!http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259227/ 	Power shifts in the Tibbles' house when the twins find out Tommy is two minutes older than Timmy. Frustrated in his new role, Timmy enlists the help of an expert older brother tamer: D.W.!http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259227/ 	Power shifts in the Tibbles' house when the twins find out Tommy is two minutes older than Timmy. Frustrated in his new role, Timmy enlists the help of an expert older brother tamer: D.W.!http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259227/
 	"Messy Dress Mess" 	212 	7b 	June 1, 2015
 	Ladonna is thrilled when Muffy loans her a beautiful recital dress. But a run-in with a painted bench leaves Ladonna wondering how to break the news to her fashionista friend. 	Ladonna is thrilled when Muffy loans her a beautiful recital dress. But a run-in with a painted bench leaves Ladonna wondering how to break the news to her fashionista friend. 	Ladonna is thrilled when Muffy loans her a beautiful recital dress. But a run-in with a painted bench leaves Ladonna wondering how to break the news to her fashionista friend. 	Ladonna is thrilled when Muffy loans her a beautiful recital dress. But a run-in with a painted bench leaves Ladonna wondering how to break the news to her fashionista friend.
 	"Arthur Read: Super Saver" 	213 	8a 	September 10, 2015
 	Business is slow for David and Jane Read, and Arthur is concerned. Can this "super saver" find ways to keep his family in the green?http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259228/ 	Business is slow for David and Jane Read, and Arthur is concerned. Can this "super saver" find ways to keep his family in the green?http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259228/ 	Business is slow for David and Jane Read, and Arthur is concerned. Can this "super saver" find ways to keep his family in the green?http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259228/ 	Business is slow for David and Jane Read, and Arthur is concerned. Can this "super saver" find ways to keep his family in the green?http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259228/
 	"Tibbles to the Rescue" 	213 	8b 	September 10, 2015
 	When D.W. saves the Tibble twins from a nasty fall, they decide to repay the favor...whether she likes it or not. 	When D.W. saves the Tibble twins from a nasty fall, they decide to repay the favor...whether she likes it or not. 	When D.W. saves the Tibble twins from a nasty fall, they decide to repay the favor...whether she likes it or not. 	When D.W. saves the Tibble twins from a nasty fall, they decide to repay the favor...whether she likes it or not.
 	"The Pageant Pickle" 	214 	9a 	September 11, 2015
 	School is almost out and Arthur can hardly wait for those lazy summer days by Muffy's pool. Nothing could ruin such a happy time of year...except maybe D.W.'s spring pageant!http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259229/ 	School is almost out and Arthur can hardly wait for those lazy summer days by Muffy's pool. Nothing could ruin such a happy time of year...except maybe D.W.'s spring pageant!http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259229/ 	School is almost out and Arthur can hardly wait for those lazy summer days by Muffy's pool. Nothing could ruin such a happy time of year...except maybe D.W.'s spring pageant!http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259229/ 	School is almost out and Arthur can hardly wait for those lazy summer days by Muffy's pool. Nothing could ruin such a happy time of year...except maybe D.W.'s spring pageant!http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259229/
 	"Some Assembly Required" 	214 	9b 	September 11, 2015
 	D.W. can't wait to test out her new playset! But while it's being built she'll have to settle for the box. With the help of Bud and Emily, she realizes her imagination is way better than any toy! 	D.W. can't wait to test out her new playset! But while it's being built she'll have to settle for the box. With the help of Bud and Emily, she realizes her imagination is way better than any toy! 	D.W. can't wait to test out her new playset! But while it's being built she'll have to settle for the box. With the help of Bud and Emily, she realizes her imagination is way better than any toy! 	D.W. can't wait to test out her new playset! But while it's being built she'll have to settle for the box. With the help of Bud and Emily, she realizes her imagination is way better than any toy!
 	"Shelter from the Storm" 	215 	10 	September 8, 2015
 	When a powerful hurricane hits Elwood City, everyone's affected. Ladonna's dad is called up by the Army Corps of Engineers. Muffy relocates to a shelter, while Arthur struggles to reunite lost pets and owners. And Alan seeks the help of a therapist, voiced by special guest Idina Menzel, to help him manage his anxiety.http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259230/	When a powerful hurricane hits Elwood City, everyone's affected. Ladonna's dad is called up by the Army Corps of Engineers. Muffy relocates to a shelter, while Arthur struggles to reunite lost pets and owners. And Alan seeks the help of a therapist, voiced by special guest Idina Menzel, to help him manage his anxiety.http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259230/	When a powerful hurricane hits Elwood City, everyone's affected. Ladonna's dad is called up by the Army Corps of Engineers. Muffy relocates to a shelter, while Arthur struggles to reunite lost pets and owners. And Alan seeks the help of a therapist, voiced by special guest Idina Menzel, to help him manage his anxiety.http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259230/	When a powerful hurricane hits Elwood City, everyone's affected. Ladonna's dad is called up by the Army Corps of Engineers. Muffy relocates to a shelter, while Arthur struggles to reunite lost pets and owners. And Alan seeks the help of a therapist, voiced by special guest Idina Menzel, to help him manage his anxiety.http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259230/
==Trivia==
*This is the first season to feature William Healy as the voice of Arthur, taking over from Drew Adkins. This is also the first season to feature Max Friedman Cole as the voice of Brain. Although he shared his role with Siam Yu, who has been voicing Brain since Season 16, due to his voice maturing in this season.
*This is the first season that Andrew Dayton does the voice of D.W.
*This is also the first season where Christian Distefano voices James. Distefano would later become the new voice actor of D.W. for Seasons 20-21, succeeding Andrew Dayton.
==Gallery==
Season 18 Buster detective promo.png|Promotional picture from Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/PBSArthur/photos/10154524172860203/
1801 DW promo.jpg|"What’s D.W. up to? Find out on ARTHUR next Wednesday, 10/1 on PBS KIDS (check local listings)"https://www.facebook.com/PBSArthur/photos/a.501573345202.387485.43562115202/10154624663210203
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==External links==
*WMHT blog post
==References==
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