Season 13

Season 13 of Arthur premiered in the United States on October 12, 2009 on PBS with "No Acting, Please"http://web.archive.org/web/20100111210937/http://pbskids.org/arthur/promo/sneak/index.htmlhttp://web.archive.org/web/20180606095223/https://www.ket.org/episode/ARUR%20%20001305/ and ended on April 9, 2010 with "The Secret Origin of Supernova."http://web.archive.org/web/20180619130553/https://www.ket.org/episode/ARUR%20%20001310/
==Episodes==
Screenshot	Title 	Number 	Episode 	Original Airdate
 	"The Great MacGrady" 	156 	1 	October 19, 2009
 	Mrs. MacGrady is diagnosed with cancer and the kids react differently. Arthur and D.W. rush to her support, Francine is scared, and Muffy is initially unaware of the symptoms, but jumps to action when she realizes how to help. Lance Armstrong guest stars as himself for the second time. 	Mrs. MacGrady is diagnosed with cancer and the kids react differently. Arthur and D.W. rush to her support, Francine is scared, and Muffy is initially unaware of the symptoms, but jumps to action when she realizes how to help. Lance Armstrong guest stars as himself for the second time. 	Mrs. MacGrady is diagnosed with cancer and the kids react differently. Arthur and D.W. rush to her support, Francine is scared, and Muffy is initially unaware of the symptoms, but jumps to action when she realizes how to help. Lance Armstrong guest stars as himself for the second time. 	Mrs. MacGrady is diagnosed with cancer and the kids react differently. Arthur and D.W. rush to her support, Francine is scared, and Muffy is initially unaware of the symptoms, but jumps to action when she realizes how to help. Lance Armstrong guest stars as himself for the second time.
 	"The Silent Treatment" 	157 	2a 	October 13, 2009
 	George wonders whether anyone would notice if he just disappeared, and so vows not to speak until someone notices him. Of course, his friends do notice, and they decide to cheer him up with a surprise party. 	George wonders whether anyone would notice if he just disappeared, and so vows not to speak until someone notices him. Of course, his friends do notice, and they decide to cheer him up with a surprise party. 	George wonders whether anyone would notice if he just disappeared, and so vows not to speak until someone notices him. Of course, his friends do notice, and they decide to cheer him up with a surprise party. 	George wonders whether anyone would notice if he just disappeared, and so vows not to speak until someone notices him. Of course, his friends do notice, and they decide to cheer him up with a surprise party.
 	"Kung Fool" 	157 	2b 	October 13, 2009
 	Fern volunteers to help an elderly neighbour, Tony Wu, with his household chores, and then discovers his past life as a Kung Fu celebrity. Suddenly she imagines herself as his student, and she will soon be a Kung Fu master herself! But will she be disappointed to learn that dish cleaning and laundry folding are not really part of some special martial arts training? Or can she learn a valuable lesson in acceptance and friendship?	Fern volunteers to help an elderly neighbour, Tony Wu, with his household chores, and then discovers his past life as a Kung Fu celebrity. Suddenly she imagines herself as his student, and she will soon be a Kung Fu master herself! But will she be disappointed to learn that dish cleaning and laundry folding are not really part of some special martial arts training? Or can she learn a valuable lesson in acceptance and friendship?	Fern volunteers to help an elderly neighbour, Tony Wu, with his household chores, and then discovers his past life as a Kung Fu celebrity. Suddenly she imagines herself as his student, and she will soon be a Kung Fu master herself! But will she be disappointed to learn that dish cleaning and laundry folding are not really part of some special martial arts training? Or can she learn a valuable lesson in acceptance and friendship?	Fern volunteers to help an elderly neighbour, Tony Wu, with his household chores, and then discovers his past life as a Kung Fu celebrity. Suddenly she imagines herself as his student, and she will soon be a Kung Fu master herself! But will she be disappointed to learn that dish cleaning and laundry folding are not really part of some special martial arts training? Or can she learn a valuable lesson in acceptance and friendship?
 	"Arthur's Number Nightmare" 	158 	3a 	October 14, 2009
 	Buster finds a piece of paper with names of his classmates and numbers beside them. He, Arthur, Francine and their class believe it's a class ranking system based on behavior, and Everyone tries to find ways to have a higher rank. 	Buster finds a piece of paper with names of his classmates and numbers beside them. He, Arthur, Francine and their class believe it's a class ranking system based on behavior, and Everyone tries to find ways to have a higher rank. 	Buster finds a piece of paper with names of his classmates and numbers beside them. He, Arthur, Francine and their class believe it's a class ranking system based on behavior, and Everyone tries to find ways to have a higher rank. 	Buster finds a piece of paper with names of his classmates and numbers beside them. He, Arthur, Francine and their class believe it's a class ranking system based on behavior, and Everyone tries to find ways to have a higher rank.
 	"Brain Gets Hooked" 	158 	3b 	October 14, 2009
 	The Brain's addiction to a reality show called Junior Island falls him behind his schoolwork. 	The Brain's addiction to a reality show called Junior Island falls him behind his schoolwork. 	The Brain's addiction to a reality show called Junior Island falls him behind his schoolwork. 	The Brain's addiction to a reality show called Junior Island falls him behind his schoolwork.
 	"MacFrensky" 	159 	4a 	October 15, 2009
 	Francine and the Brain are competing for Student of the Month. He is in the lead and Muffy wants her to win. Francine and Muffy frame him into doing a bad deed, so Francine becomes Student of the Month. They continue to frame other students in fear of being caught from their first plan. 	Francine and the Brain are competing for Student of the Month. He is in the lead and Muffy wants her to win. Francine and Muffy frame him into doing a bad deed, so Francine becomes Student of the Month. They continue to frame other students in fear of being caught from their first plan. 	Francine and the Brain are competing for Student of the Month. He is in the lead and Muffy wants her to win. Francine and Muffy frame him into doing a bad deed, so Francine becomes Student of the Month. They continue to frame other students in fear of being caught from their first plan. 	Francine and the Brain are competing for Student of the Month. He is in the lead and Muffy wants her to win. Francine and Muffy frame him into doing a bad deed, so Francine becomes Student of the Month. They continue to frame other students in fear of being caught from their first plan.
 	"The Good, the Bad, and the Binky" 	159 	4b 	October 15, 2009
 	Binky introduces Emily into wrestling when he babysits her. Her personality changes from being nice and polite to being loud and rough. He changes her back to her normal self when she begins to hurt other children in result of her behavior. 	Binky introduces Emily into wrestling when he babysits her. Her personality changes from being nice and polite to being loud and rough. He changes her back to her normal self when she begins to hurt other children in result of her behavior. 	Binky introduces Emily into wrestling when he babysits her. Her personality changes from being nice and polite to being loud and rough. He changes her back to her normal self when she begins to hurt other children in result of her behavior. 	Binky introduces Emily into wrestling when he babysits her. Her personality changes from being nice and polite to being loud and rough. He changes her back to her normal self when she begins to hurt other children in result of her behavior.
 	"No Acting, Please 	160 	5a 	October 12, 2009
 	When Fern lands a role in the Elwood City community production of It Began with a Whistle, she fears that she isn't talented enough to be a star actress. But director William Fillmore Toffman, voiced by Philip Seymour Hoffman, teaches her how to have fun, be herself, and truly shine. 	When Fern lands a role in the Elwood City community production of It Began with a Whistle, she fears that she isn't talented enough to be a star actress. But director William Fillmore Toffman, voiced by Philip Seymour Hoffman, teaches her how to have fun, be herself, and truly shine. 	When Fern lands a role in the Elwood City community production of It Began with a Whistle, she fears that she isn't talented enough to be a star actress. But director William Fillmore Toffman, voiced by Philip Seymour Hoffman, teaches her how to have fun, be herself, and truly shine. 	When Fern lands a role in the Elwood City community production of It Began with a Whistle, she fears that she isn't talented enough to be a star actress. But director William Fillmore Toffman, voiced by Philip Seymour Hoffman, teaches her how to have fun, be herself, and truly shine.
140px 	"Prunella and the Disappointing Ending" 	160 	5b 	October 12, 2009
140px 	The final volume of the Henry Skreever series, "The Knights of the Bouillabaisse", is released at last. Prunella and Marina compete to see who will be first to finish it, but they soon learn that speed reading does not always pay off. 	The final volume of the Henry Skreever series, "The Knights of the Bouillabaisse", is released at last. Prunella and Marina compete to see who will be first to finish it, but they soon learn that speed reading does not always pay off. 	The final volume of the Henry Skreever series, "The Knights of the Bouillabaisse", is released at last. Prunella and Marina compete to see who will be first to finish it, but they soon learn that speed reading does not always pay off. 	The final volume of the Henry Skreever series, "The Knights of the Bouillabaisse", is released at last. Prunella and Marina compete to see who will be first to finish it, but they soon learn that speed reading does not always pay off.
 	"When Carl Met George" 	161 	6a 	April 5, 2010
 	George meets a new friend named Carl, who has Asperger's syndrome—a form of autism. George is unsure about how to act around him, but the Brain helps put autism in perspective for him so he can understand some of Carl's mannerisms. 	George meets a new friend named Carl, who has Asperger's syndrome—a form of autism. George is unsure about how to act around him, but the Brain helps put autism in perspective for him so he can understand some of Carl's mannerisms. 	George meets a new friend named Carl, who has Asperger's syndrome—a form of autism. George is unsure about how to act around him, but the Brain helps put autism in perspective for him so he can understand some of Carl's mannerisms. 	George meets a new friend named Carl, who has Asperger's syndrome—a form of autism. George is unsure about how to act around him, but the Brain helps put autism in perspective for him so he can understand some of Carl's mannerisms.
140px 	"D.W. Swims with the Fishes" 	161 	6b 	April 5, 2010
140px 	D.W. and James enter the preschool swim meet and recruit their older siblings to coach them. It all goes well until Arthur and Molly begin to get more competitive than them. 	D.W. and James enter the preschool swim meet and recruit their older siblings to coach them. It all goes well until Arthur and Molly begin to get more competitive than them. 	D.W. and James enter the preschool swim meet and recruit their older siblings to coach them. It all goes well until Arthur and Molly begin to get more competitive than them. 	D.W. and James enter the preschool swim meet and recruit their older siblings to coach them. It all goes well until Arthur and Molly begin to get more competitive than them.
 	"A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Tibble" 	162 	7a 	April 6, 2010
 	The Tibble Twins sell their artwork to raise money for a toy by using pity. 	The Tibble Twins sell their artwork to raise money for a toy by using pity. 	The Tibble Twins sell their artwork to raise money for a toy by using pity. 	The Tibble Twins sell their artwork to raise money for a toy by using pity.
 	"The Secret Guardians" 	162 	7b 	April 6, 2010
 	Arthur, Sue Ellen, and Binky find a woodland oasis near their homes and vow to keep it a secret. Soon they start to find evidence of human habitation and wonder if they've discovered an ancient civilization. 	Arthur, Sue Ellen, and Binky find a woodland oasis near their homes and vow to keep it a secret. Soon they start to find evidence of human habitation and wonder if they've discovered an ancient civilization. 	Arthur, Sue Ellen, and Binky find a woodland oasis near their homes and vow to keep it a secret. Soon they start to find evidence of human habitation and wonder if they've discovered an ancient civilization. 	Arthur, Sue Ellen, and Binky find a woodland oasis near their homes and vow to keep it a secret. Soon they start to find evidence of human habitation and wonder if they've discovered an ancient civilization.
 	"Fernlets by Fern" 	163 	8a 	April 7, 2010
 	Fern and Muffy start a greeting card business. Muffy paints the covers and Fern writes the poems. All the work makes Fern lose interest in writing, so she tries to figure out how to get make it interesting again. 	Fern and Muffy start a greeting card business. Muffy paints the covers and Fern writes the poems. All the work makes Fern lose interest in writing, so she tries to figure out how to get make it interesting again. 	Fern and Muffy start a greeting card business. Muffy paints the covers and Fern writes the poems. All the work makes Fern lose interest in writing, so she tries to figure out how to get make it interesting again. 	Fern and Muffy start a greeting card business. Muffy paints the covers and Fern writes the poems. All the work makes Fern lose interest in writing, so she tries to figure out how to get make it interesting again.
 	"Prunella and the Haunted Locker" 	163 	8b 	April 7, 2010
 	Prunella is assigned a new locker, which is rumored to be haunted. She learns how to be brave and face her fears. 	Prunella is assigned a new locker, which is rumored to be haunted. She learns how to be brave and face her fears. 	Prunella is assigned a new locker, which is rumored to be haunted. She learns how to be brave and face her fears. 	Prunella is assigned a new locker, which is rumored to be haunted. She learns how to be brave and face her fears.
 	"Paradise Lost" 	164 	9a 	April 8, 2010
 	Kate begins to learn to talk, but starts to not be able to understand Pal anymore. They go to the Dolly Llama for an answer. 	Kate begins to learn to talk, but starts to not be able to understand Pal anymore. They go to the Dolly Llama for an answer. 	Kate begins to learn to talk, but starts to not be able to understand Pal anymore. They go to the Dolly Llama for an answer. 	Kate begins to learn to talk, but starts to not be able to understand Pal anymore. They go to the Dolly Llama for an answer.
140px 	"The Pride of Lakewood" 	164 	9b 	April 8, 2010
140px 	To boost school pride, Arthur and his classmates form the Lakewood Pride Committee, which seems to pressure and brainwash students to have pride for their school. Sue Ellen and the Brain don't join the group and are accused of not loving their school. 	To boost school pride, Arthur and his classmates form the Lakewood Pride Committee, which seems to pressure and brainwash students to have pride for their school. Sue Ellen and the Brain don't join the group and are accused of not loving their school. 	To boost school pride, Arthur and his classmates form the Lakewood Pride Committee, which seems to pressure and brainwash students to have pride for their school. Sue Ellen and the Brain don't join the group and are accused of not loving their school. 	To boost school pride, Arthur and his classmates form the Lakewood Pride Committee, which seems to pressure and brainwash students to have pride for their school. Sue Ellen and the Brain don't join the group and are accused of not loving their school.
 	"Looking for Bonnie" 	165 	10a 	April 9, 2010
 	Famous rock musician Dean Lomax visits Elwood City and asks George's dad to fix his guitar. 	Famous rock musician Dean Lomax visits Elwood City and asks George's dad to fix his guitar. 	Famous rock musician Dean Lomax visits Elwood City and asks George's dad to fix his guitar. 	Famous rock musician Dean Lomax visits Elwood City and asks George's dad to fix his guitar.
 	"The Secret Origin of Supernova" 	165 	10b 	April 9, 2010
 	Arthur is dismayed when he learns that the energy drink endorsed by Dark Bunny, his favorite superhero, is unhealthy. He goes in search for a new superhero who doesn't sell out from their principles, and ends up making his own named Supernova. 	Arthur is dismayed when he learns that the energy drink endorsed by Dark Bunny, his favorite superhero, is unhealthy. He goes in search for a new superhero who doesn't sell out from their principles, and ends up making his own named Supernova. 	Arthur is dismayed when he learns that the energy drink endorsed by Dark Bunny, his favorite superhero, is unhealthy. He goes in search for a new superhero who doesn't sell out from their principles, and ends up making his own named Supernova. 	Arthur is dismayed when he learns that the energy drink endorsed by Dark Bunny, his favorite superhero, is unhealthy. He goes in search for a new superhero who doesn't sell out from their principles, and ends up making his own named Supernova.
==Trivia==
*In some non-US markets, this is the last season to be in the 4:3 SD format.
*On PBS airings in the U.S., this is the first season where the official PBS Kids web address is seen at the beginning of the end credits of every episode.
*This is the last season where Samantha Reynolds voices George. Eleanor Noble will be back for the role in the next season.
==Refences==
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