Arthur (TV series) WTVS Schedule February 2003

When Buster digs up an ancient arrowhead, everyone else wants to hunt for buried treasures, too. But Arthur's Mom won't let him dig up the back yard. In part two, a field trip to the Medieval Fair pits Arthur's class against another. Arthur and the gang suffer humiliating defeat against the smarter, stronger competitors. Can Arthur save the day-and be crowned king?
After watching the "Terrific Turbo-Trooper Toy T-Bot Team" TV show, the Tibbles are out of control. And when the play gets rough, somebody could get hurt! In part two, D.W. needs money for her own Fluffy Unicorn Clothes-Horse and Horse-Clothes Barn. When she tries to pull a fast one on the Tooth Fairy, will Arthur have to pay?
Sue Ellen is the champion of the popular Internet game, Virtualgoose.com. She becomes so obsessed, however, that she starts imagining her friends as geese to be conquered! Can Sue Ellen give up Virtualgoose before she finally quacks...er, cracks? Now that the gang has beaten Virtualgoose, they move onto Best of the Nest, where five geese fight to survive in the virtual woods. As the competition escalates, Brain becomes inspired to initiate a camping trip in the real woods. Will any of his friends be willing to forgo their computers for a real, live adventure?
In the first story, when D.W. discovers that she can get her own library card, she rejoices at the world of books waiting for her. Now if only she could sign her name to get the card in the first place. In the second story, Arthur experiences considerable confusion, and finally clarity, as he finds himself on both ends of the hitting question.

In part one, the kids capture a snake and learn that it's possibly poisonous -- but only after it gets lost in Arthur's house! Can they find the snake before Arthur's parents discover their slippery little secret? In part two, why is Muffy interviewing for a new best friend? She and Francine are usually inseparable, but lately it seems they have less in common than they thought. Will the girls realize that even the best of friends can have different interests?
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.
In the first story, will Buster's friends ever treat him the same after they learn he has asthma? Maybe the answer will be found on a guided tour through Buster's lungs?! In the second story, prankster poltergeists have arrived in Elwood City -- and just in time for the 'Scare Your Pants Off' costume party! It's boys versus girls in what becomes a great big battle of the pranks, until the kids learn a lesson about practical jokes from a spooky source
In part one, what would happen if Arthur and his friends entered a contest to write story ideas for their favorite television show? Holly Holland of Canadian, Oklahoma, winner of TV Guide's 'Create Your Own Arthur Episode!,' answers just that question. The kids realize that winning would be great but that writing and sharing is the best part. In part two, look out world, D.W. has discovered science! But D.W.'s new-found passion proves that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Can Arthur get D.W. to the Exploratorium before she convinces all the kids that the sky is blue because brown and green were already taken?
In the first story, a big blizzard comes to Elwood City, taking out the electricity (and -- gasp -- television!) and sending residents scrambling for supermarket supplies. Can neighbors find ways to help each other survive through the storm? In the second story, the unthinkable is happening ... Arthur's teacher is moving in! After his roof collapses, Mr. Ratburn stays with the Reads in order to teach and grade Arthur every second of the day! Or so Arthur fears.

In part one, what happens when you combine Greek mythology with D.W.'s imagination? When Grandma Thora shows D.W. how to be an author of great stories without even knowing how to write, D.W. tells a fantastic tale (with a little help from Homer) that impresses even Arthur. In part two, getting two Polly Locket dolls almost ruins Prunella's birthday party. That, and Francine's bad mood -- why, she wouldn't even sing the Happy Birthday song! Wait ... is there a connection? The Ghost of Presents Past appears to Prunella and shows her a thing or two about friendship and gratitude.
In the first story, does Binky have a favorite pastime? Not until citywide Bug Week, when suddenly all he can think about is butterflies. But is Binky's obsession with catching Big Blue Butterfly destined to make him the Captain Ahab of Elwood City? And what will become of Moby Dick ... er, Big Blue, if it falls into Binky's clutches? In the second story, there's a horrible racket in Elwood City. Is it a sewer sucking machine? A turbo bug extermination device? No, it's Francine practicing her singing and drumming for the Talent Show! Should Arthur and the gang tell Francine that her act's a sure loser? How can they save their friend from certain humiliation but save their friendship, too?
In part one, when Buster cheerfully insists that he will miss the Father's Day picnic because he has other plans, Arthur is convinced that he's really sad about his parents' divorce and embarrassed to show up alone. Can Arthur and the gang find Buster a new dad in time for the picnic? In part two, when Rubella's tarot cards foresee the delivery of a special birthday present, Prunella predicts a gift of flashpants, the hottest new fashion. When she gets a watch instead, Prunella can't bear to face the others, particularly since Muffy will be wearing them to the big skating party.
In the first story, Arthur and friends are all faced with seemingly impossible tasks, from fixing a model biplane to babysitting D.W.(!) But they each encounter a mysterious and magical device that solves all their problems. What is that thing?! In the second story, Buster knows he's fun, but he's beginning to feel like he's not particularly good at anything. Arthur knows he's smart, but he's beginning to feel like he's boring. When Buster and Arthur try to become like each other, everyone feels confused!
'My Music Rules'/'That's a Baby Show!'--In part one, it's the duel of the century as cellist Yo-Yo Ma faces jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman in the toughest gig of their careers in the Elwood City Library! Whose music will rule after the greats duke it out in the battle of classical versus jazz? In part two, will Arthur be exposed as a baby show lover? When he gets hooked on Love Ducks, Arthur tries to hide it from his friends -- not an easy feat since it's on at the same time as the new Bionic-Bunny spin-off everyone's talking about!

Although Arthur's beloved piano teacher is retiring, she assures him that the new teacher is outstanding and famous, too! Then Arthur meets Dr. Fugue- who's as strict as he is odd- and begins to doubt his own abilities. Will Arthur be fired from playing the piano?/ When Buster signs up to sell candy for the band, he figures it's easy money-who doesn't love chocolate? Buster soon wishes that somebody loved it more than he does, because he eats it all himself. Will the band be doomed to wear tattered uniforms and play old instruments forever?
What if your friends dared you to skip homework -- and then double dared you to skip school?! Find out what happens when Arthur's wish to play hooky becomes a group pact and the plan goes not quite as expected
Francine's dad falling asleep in class? Arthur's dad telling food jokes in the cafeteria? Is it a bad dream? No, it's Lakewood Elementary Parents Open House! How will the kids survive a whole evening of their parents' embarrassing antics? Buster can't cope with being the only kid in Elwood City who doesn't have a Cybertoy, so he decides to take matters in his own hands by borrowing one from the store. But Buster gets caught -- by his guilty conscience.
'It's a No-Brainer'--When Brain loses his cool and loses to Buster in the Math-a-thon, he abandons his books and nickname for a career in … stand-up comedy?!? Is the Brain gone forever? 'The Shore Thing'--Arthur and D.W. beg Dad to take them to Aqualand -- the coolest water park ever! But Dad knows an even better place -- Ocean Zone. The kids explore the old-fashioned ocean and find all kinds of cool sea stuff by the seashore
'The World Record'--Why is Buster walking backwards, and Muffy not talking? They're trying to set world records of course! Everyone tries to go it alone, but Arthur and the gang discover that working together more readily creates success, fun -- and the world's largest pizza! 'The Cave'--Stalactites and stalagmites and bats, oh my! Arthur thinks his class trip to the Clark Caves will be really cool. But won't it be, um, dark in there?

'The Lousy Week'--An army of lice has descended on the heads of Lakewood Elementary. Who or what is strong enough to defeat them? Principal Haney? Nurse Flynn? Mayonnaise? 'You Are Arthur'--What if you could live in the Read house? What if you could run a race in Elwood City? What if you could be Arthur for a day? Kids can view Arthur's life through his very own eyes in this special episode.