Arthur (TV series) WTVS Schedule November 2002

Arthur wrecks him mom's computer, when he disobeys her, in "Arthur The Wrecker." In "Arthur & The True Francine," the kids recall when Muffy first came to their school, and Francine took the blame for Muffy's dishonesty.
On "Arthur's Family Vacation," things get off to a rocky start, but the family makes the best of some tough situations. In "Grandpa Dave's Old Country Farm," Grandpa is too proud to accept some much-needed help in keeping up his farm, until the kids come for a visit and show him how badly the repairs are needed.
In "Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest," Arthur has trouble creating a jingle to enter in the contest, so he borrows one from his sister. In "D.W. Flips," D.W. joins a gymnastics class, but places herself in danger when she tries to show off for the rest of the kids.
Mister Rogers is staying at Arthur's house but Arthur's friends don't know about it, yet. Mister Rogers is a nice guy, but ... his show is for babies! Can Arthur keep his friends in the dark? Fred Rogers provides his character's voice. In the second story, Fern draws a not-too-flattering cartoon of Francine. Francine pretends not to care, but it's not much fun being a punch line.

Arthur and Buster have to work with Binky on an art project, but what does a bully like Binky know about art? A lot more than they do, it turns out. In part two, Arthur discovers the secret to success -- a pencil that brings good luck to whoever possesses it. But pencils get shorter when they're sharpened, and soon, Arthur's entire future rests on a small stub of lead.
D.W. has a tantrum in a restaurant -- someone tried to slip her some spinach! Is this the end of D.W.'s nights on the town? Based on a book of the same title by Marc Brown. In the second story, two really cool kids agree to teach Buster some skateboard tricks, but he has to do whatever they dare him to. How far will Buster go to be cool?
Too young to see a real "James Hound" movie, the kids decide they'll make a film of their own. With Muffy directing and Arthur playing the dashing, urbane hero, how bad could it be? In part two, D.W. feels misunderstood when she's sent to her room for 10 whole minutes!
Arthur thinks it's hilarious when Binky's pants split during class -- until he starts having nightmares about it happening to him. In the second story, Francine wants to be an Olympic equestrian, but it turns out her prissy sister Catherine is a much better rider! Can Francine stand the humiliation of being second-best?
Buster rescues a cat that got stuck in a tree. It's not every day that your best friend is lionized, canonized and just plain admired, and Arthur, for one, is sick of it. In part two, D.W. drives Arthur to distraction with her "Crazy Bus" CD, playing it 4,000 times a day! When the CD disappears, D.W. suspects Arthur has finally snapped.

The kids and their parents have pledged not to watch TV for one whole week. Can they last? Who will be the first to crack? In part two, big, brave Binky is afraid someone will discover his secret -- he can't sleep without a night light. When Arthur spends the night and discovers the truth, Binky has no choice but to resort to bribery.
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?
Pick a Car, Any Car: The Read family car is broken, and so is Arthur's heart. How can Mom and Dad even think of replacing it? 'Car Talk' hosts Click and Clack the Tappet brothers (otherwise known as Tom and Ray Magliozzi) lend some much-needed advice as Arthur desperately tries to save the beloved vehicle.
Jenna's Bedtime Blues: Muffy's annual slumber party is the envy of Lakewood Elementary. This year Jenna is finally invited and she's absolutely … horrified! What if the other girls discover that she's an occasional bed-wetter? She'll be the lonely laughingstock of Elwood City! Can Jenna make it though the night with her sheets dry — and her secret safe?
D.W.'s Time Trouble: D.W. is sick and tired of being bossed around all the time and demands to know why she couldn't have been born before Arthur! So she goes on a magical trip through time to see what life would be like with Arthur as her little brother. Surely D.W. would be much happier if she were in charge … wouldn't she?
Buster's Amish Mismatch: During a field trip to Amish country, Buster becomes enamored with the simple lifestyle and vows to forgo all modern conveniences back home. But this is easier said than done — living without TV or car rides is a bumpy road, and far worse, a lonely one. Will Buster find anyone to join him in his quest for a simple life?
The World of Tomorrow: Since Binky's repeating third grade, he's totally dreading Mr. Ratburn's annual class sleepover at the Science Museum. After all, he remembers how boring it was last year … wouldn't the second time around be twice as dull? But an enticing new exhibit — on visions of the future! — shows Binky that science knowledge can really come in handy.
Is There a Doctor in the House?: Arthur and D.W. face the ultimate challenge when Mom gets a bad cold and then … (gulp!) … gives it to Dad! What if Arthur has to take over Dad's catering business? And how will they raise Baby Kate all by themselves?
Prunella Sees the Light: To make everything perfect for her sleepover with Marina, Prunella happily styles her room to resemble a 'Henry Skreever' book. But then she panics — since Marina is blind, will decorations she can't even see offend her … or worse, make her trip? Or will Prunella discover that her worries about protecting Marina — and their friendship — are more about Prunella's own perceptions rather than Marina's actual capabilities?
Return of the Snowball: For six months, two weeks and four days, D.W. has been trying to solve the mystery of her snowball's disappearance. So when it re-appears in the freezer, she's ecstatic!! But wait — if it was taken once, how can she stop it from being stolen again? Can D.W. keep the snowball safe from plotting thieves … or even from melting?

April 9th (Parts I and II) April 9th begins like any normal day … until a fire destroys the teacher's lounge and forces Lakewood Elementary to close. This unexpected event finds the children dealing with a wide range of emotional reactions: Sue Ellen is devastated when her diary is ruined. Binky sees the frightening flames up close but tries to act cool. Mr. Read escapes a school catering job unhurt — but now Arthur is constantly worried about his dad's safety. And Buster feels totally left out because he overslept and completely missed the disaster!
As Arthur and his friends struggle with their feelings about the fire, they wonder if life will ever return to normal. But with the support of parents, teachers, and community members, they discover that by reaching out and working together, they can help each other through the most difficult of times.