Arthur (TV series) WTVS Schedule March 2003

'The Election'--'I, Muffy Crosswire, do solemnly swear to uphold the office of the President of the United …' Actually, it's only a mock election in Mr. Ratburn's class, but Muffy takes it just as seriously. How far will she go to win? 'Francine Goes to War'--Francine can't believe it. She gets in trouble no matter what she does -- thanks to the new nosy next-door neighbor! Will Francine get to play her drums or fight with her sister again?
'Sleep No More'--Have you ever been so excited that you couldn't sleep? Buster is convinced that Pizza Paula's all-you-can-eat contest -- free pizza for life! -- is his destiny. But how can he possibly win such an important contest without any sleep? 'Pet Peeved'--Binky volunteers to look after Francine's cat, Nemo, for the weekend. Boy, this'll be great -- all fun and games and surprise toys! But when Binky ignores Francine's cat-sitting instructions, Nemo has a few surprises of his own in store.
'The Last of Mary Moo Cow'--D.W. is Mary Moo Cow's greatest fan. She watches the show every day and collects countless videos, toys and clothes. When Mary Moo Cow is cancelled, D.W. is devastated. How can television -- or life as she knows it -- ever be the same? 'Bitzi's Beau'--Buster and his mom are very close -- they like the same movies, the same food, the same boyfriends … wait, what?! Actually Buster hasn't yet met Bitzi's new boyfriend, but he fears the worst. Is he an alien? Is he Mr. Ratburn? Or worst of all … is he a Mom-stealer?
'Just Desserts'--Arthur has a hard time resisting sweets, and one evening his overindulgence wins him an upset stomach and a series of rather Grimm dreams starring Mr. Ratburn as a child-eating witch, the Tibbles as seven dwarves and a fearsome giant made entirely of food! 'The Big Dig'--Arthur and D.W. used to love it when Grandpa Dave came to visit -- but now he only wants to sleep and play checkers. Then one day Grandpa Dave shares a secret map, and Arthur and D.W. hunt for a buried treasure and discover some family history.

Francine's Split Decision: Lakewood Elementary is sure to win the big bowling tournament on Saturday, with Francine leading the team. So what if Francine's cousin is having his Bar Mitzvah at exactly that same time? The amazing Francine can be in both places — or at least seem to be— and no one will be the wiser. Or so she thinks…
Muffy Goes Metropolitan: Muffy happily accepts Sue Ellen's invitation to spend the weekend in the bustling metropolis, Crown City. At last! Her big chance to revel in an unending parade of glamorous fashions, high culture, and fine cuisine! But can Muffy accept city realities that are quite different … yet perhaps more interesting … than her fantasies?
'Arthur's Family Feud'--Who ruined Dad's perfect soufflé? The only thing Arthur and D.W. can agree on is that poor Pal was an unwitting accomplice. To solve this whodunit, Mom and Dad listen to both sides -- and the siblings demonstrate some very imaginative storytelling! 'Muffy Gets Mature'--When Muffy starts reading Mature Miss magazine, she searches for more sophisticated friends -- and finds worldlier companionship in the form of Francine's teenaged sister and her cool cohorts. But is Muffy in over her head?
The latest book about everyone's favorite boy wizard-Henry Skreever, of course-is finally in stores! Every kid in town is lining up to get it except Prunella, who's ordered a monogrammed, limited edition, coming all the way from England. She's in for a surprise, though, when they mix up her order and send a Braille version instead. / Ever wonder what Baby Kate and Pal are thinking? Join an adventure into their secret world, where Arthur and D.W. watch impossibly immature TV showsand silly grown-ups are often in need of rescue!
Muffy's proud that her dad is the new soccer coach until he exhausts the team with demanding drills like the piston, the muffler, and the-gulp!-shock absorber. Even if Muffy survives playing goalie in the big game against Mighty Mountain, will the team survive her dad? The try-outs for the Young Person's Orchestra are coming to Lakewood Elementary and everyone agrees that Binky is a shoe-in, since he's the best musician in school. So why is Binky suddenly refusing to play in band practice? Has Binky turned against the clarinet or against music itself?
Buster is convinced that he's seen real UFO's, and he uses Muffy's fancy new telescope to get the proof. What he discovers is much more terrifying-a comet hurtling directly toward earth! Can Buster convince his friends that this sighting is real in time for them to save the planet? Mr. Sipple from next door is moving away and Arthur wonders-who will be the new neighbors? When Alberto Molina and his family settle in, Arthur makes a new friend and learns about a different culture...and about a comic book character named Conejitos Mechanicos! (That's Spanish for Bionic Bunny)

After visiting The Elwood City Times, Francine decides to start her own paper-The Frensky Star! The tabloid, complete with embarrassing photos and sensationalized headlines, is a smashing success...until all her friends stop speaking to her. Somebody stole D.W.'s backpack!! Who is this fluffy unicorn thief... this Mary Moo Cow-napper? In the backpack left behind, D.W. finds clues in an assortment of exotic objects. Could the backpack thief be even more sinister than she imagined-or just well traveled?
All the kids know that George is smart-so why does he sometimes have trouble reading and writing? With a little help from others with dyslexia like Principal Haney... and Leonardo Di Vinci!... George and the gang discover that learning happens in all different ways. D.W. is thrilled to be getting an allowance. At last, she'll be rich and powerful! When she learns that Emily and the Tibbles have been already getting theirs for...well...years, D.W. is devastated. How can she remain friends with them is they have more money than she does?
While struggling to write a poem for his mom, Binky falls asleep and gets trapped in Verseberg... where it's a crime not to rhyme! After tangling with the big purple orange and meeting poet William Carlos Williams, Binky finally escapes this curse-but will he be able to stop speaking in verse?? D.W. lost her voice! For Arthur it's a dream come true...until Mom asks Arthur to take care of D.W., and he finds himself at the mercy of a bad mime with a cowbell. Will Arthur spend the rest of his life at D.W.'s beck and call, endlessly fetching ginger ale and playing Crazy-eights?
When the Athlete of the Year Award doesn't go to Francine, she makes no effort to hide her hurt feelings from Jenna, the recipient. Michelle Kwan, world champion figure skater and graduate of Lakewood Elementary (who knew?), guest stars to teach Francine about good sports(wo)manship. Arthur can't believe his parents are hiring a babysitter-he's 8-years-old! Besides, babysitters are b-o-r-i-n-g! But 16-year-old Sally MacGill's favorite hobbies are eating ice cream and playing the Dark Bunny VI: Curse of the Moomy videogame, and now all Arthur can think is...WOW!
When Arthur discovers that Grandma Thora is a marbles champion, he trains with her so he can beat all his friends. And though Thora teaches Arthur everything he knows, she doesn't teach him everything she knows... and it's Read versus Read in the first-ever Elwood City Marbles Tournament. Brain doesn't believe in superstitions, even though his friends step over sidewalk cracks... and even Mr.Ratburn walks around ladders. So when Brain's defiance leads to a string of bad luck, he's stunned. Can he reverse the trend before the unluckiest day of them all-Friday the 13th?

Ants in Arthur's Pants: To excel in science, Mr. Ratburn's class has to prove that they have P.A.N.T.S.—the ability to be patient, attentive, nosy, thoughtful, and systematic. And Arthur's certain he's got ‘em to ace his ant project … until the crawly creatures end up everywhere but in their ant-farm! Can Arthur's P.A.N.T.S. save his project — and save the ants from the exterminator?
Don't Ask Muffy: Muffy starts an advice column in the school newspaper to launch her career as a rich and famous talk-show host. There's only one problem — the kids are ignoring her, and flocking to a mystery advice-giver instead! If Muffy wants to be as popular as Hoprah Linseed, she'll have to learn a few lessons about competition and what really makes a good listener …
In "Arthur's Eyes," Arthur has vision problems, and discovers that he needs glasses. He finds that some of the kids at school treat him differently because he is different. In "Francine's Bad Hair Day," Francine gets ready for school pictures by changing her hair, and the way she acts, only to discover that while her looks are different, she's no longer happy.
In "Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn," Arthur and his friends get a new 3rd grade teacher, about whom they have heard terrible, horrible stories. They become detectives in order to discover if some of the rumors are true. In "Arthur's Spelling Trubble," Arthur unwittingly become's his class' representative in the school spellathon.
In "D.W. All Wet" Arthur's younger sister develops a fear of octopuses after a visit to the aquarium, which haunts her at their trip to the beach. Arthur and Buster go on a fossil-hunting field trip at school in "Buster's Dino Dilema," and are faced with a decision about telling the truth.
Arthur has trouble with "D.W's Imaginary Friend" when the family goes to the amusement park. When Arthur loses a library book, he has monsterous nightmares in "Arthur's Lost Library Book."

Arthur wants to prove to his parents that he's responsible, but gets more than he bargained for when opening "Arthur's Pet Business." Arthur is upset that D.W. doesn't share his tastes, but in "D.W. the Copycat," he finds that sometimes that's for the best.

After they get into an argument, Arthur and Francine have plenty of time to work out their differences when they are "Locked In The Library." Buster playes detective when Arthur is accused of stealing donated quarters in "Arthur Accused."
Cast Away: Arthur is thrilled when Dad invites him to go fly fishing for the weekend. Finally — an escape from D.W.! But when a change in plans forces them to include her, Arthur's had enough. Does D.W. always have to get her own way?
The Great Sock Mystery: Ever wonder where all those missing socks go? One minute they're in the laundry basket, and the next … poof! … they've vanished! Find out once and for all when Baby Kate and Pal — and some of their furry friends —team up to solve the great sock mystery.
Francine's Split Decision: Lakewood Elementary is sure to win the big bowling tournament on Saturday, with Francine leading the team. So what if Francine's cousin is having his Bar Mitzvah at exactly that same time? The amazing Francine can be in both places — or at least seem to be— and no one will be the wiser. Or so she thinks…
Muffy Goes Metropolitan: Muffy happily accepts Sue Ellen's invitation to spend the weekend in the bustling metropolis, Crown City. At last! Her big chance to revel in an unending parade of glamorous fashions, high culture, and fine cuisine! But can Muffy accept city realities that are quite different … yet perhaps more interesting … than her fantasies?
Ants in Arthur's Pants: To excel in science, Mr. Ratburn's class has to prove that they have P.A.N.T.S.—the ability to be patient, attentive, nosy, thoughtful, and systematic. And Arthur's certain he's got ‘em to ace his ant project … until the crawly creatures end up everywhere but in their ant-farm! Can Arthur's P.A.N.T.S. save his project — and save the ants from the exterminator?
Don't Ask Muffy: Muffy starts an advice column in the school newspaper to launch her career as a rich and famous talk-show host. There's only one problem — the kids are ignoring her, and flocking to a mystery advice-giver instead! If Muffy wants to be as popular as Hoprah Linseed, she'll have to learn a few lessons about competition and what really makes a good listener …

To Tibble the Truth: When the Tibble Twins' constant lying lands them in constant trouble, they promise to tell only the truth. But is telling every truth any better? Tommy and Timmy try to be honest Tibbles before they lose all their friends — and each other.
Waiting to Go: Binky and Brain collide on the soccer field, breaking Brain's new watch and nearly breaking their friendship. Could things get any worse? Well, yes — the other kids' rides have come and gone, leaving Binky and Brain behind. Will they spend the next 50 years sitting in the parking lot, waiting to go?