The Banjo Show

***The Banjo Show*** is a spin-off of *The Let's Go Show* that premiered on Sprout on September 21st, 2009. The series ran for two seasons, with its last new episode airing on May 11th, 2012 and the show stopping airing altogether in November 2012, getting replaced by *The Chica Show*.

## Plot

Every afternoon, Banjo helps Miles and her parents in the Dressing Doghouse, a clothing store downtown. When the shop closes, she talks about a problem she had or a discovery with Miles and their new friends Ruby and Francesco.

## Characters

### Old

* Miles (Milton Barnes)
* Banjo (Ali J. Eisner)

### New

* Agnes (Jodi Eichelberger) - Banjo's mother
* Steve (Brian Herring) - Banjo's father
* Ruby (Ashanti) - An African-American doll wearing overalls over a pink shirt
* Francesco (Edwin Perez) - A green frog
* Angie (Katie Baughn) - The clothing delivery woman

## Episodes

### Season 1

1. Stormy Weather - Banjo is scared of a thunderstorm that's happening outside.
2. As Different as Day and Night - Banjo is scared of the night falling and tries to prevent the sun from setting.
3. She's Like the Wind - When Banjo wants to know how her father flies his kite, Miles teaches her about wind.
4. Elusive Butterfly - Banjo sees a butterfly land inside the Doghouse and is curious at how they come to be. Miles shows her how caterpillars turn into butterflies.
5. Shadow Play - Banjo plays with a flashlight during a blackout in the Dressing Doghouse and learns about shadows.
6. Moo-velous Milk - Banjo learns that milk comes from cows.
7. Come Play With Me - Miles' cousin Maxwell visits.
8. Banjo Joins the Circus - Banjo learns to face her fear of clowns after seeing one at a circus.
9. Doggone Parents - Banjo misses her mom and dad when they're on vacation without her.
10. Discovering Water - Banjo learns about water and where to find it.
11. Why We Can't Eat the Moon - Banjo wants to go to the moon because she believes it can be eaten. Her friends and Miles warn her not to through an animated adventure.
12. Banjo's Bike - Banjo learns how to ride a bike without training wheels.
13. Buggin' - Banjo learns not to be afraid of bugs after she sees ants taking away her cookie crumbs.
14. Banjo's Dark Day - Banjo learns about the importance of darker colors like white, gray, and black.
15. The Reason for the Seasons - Banjo can't wait to go sledding during the Springtime, so Miles and her parents teach her about the four seasons and how they change.
16. Happy Halloween, Banjo! - Banjo can't decide on what to wear for Halloween.
17. The Woof of Wall Street - Banjo learns about sounds and how to make them.
18. The Flying Purple People Eater - After seeing a "monster" in the Dressing Doghouse, Banjo's friends show her that monsters aren't real and are nothing to be afraid of.
19. Everyone is Special - Banjo meets twins who stop by the Doghouse and learns about how some people can be the same and how some can be alike.
20. Banjo's Nightmare - Banjo has a nightmare and comes up with a scheme to make her nightmares go away, but will it work?
21. Feel Better, Banjo! - Banjo has a cold and needs to rest up and drink lots of fluids.
22. It Must Be a Monster! - Banjo is afraid of something she saw in the Dressing Doghouse and thinks it's a monster.
23. Banjo's Holiday Surprise - Banjo can't decide on what to give her parents for Christmas.
24. I've Herd of Sheep - Banjo learns about what sheep wool can be used for.
25. Banjo's Favorite Song - Banjo plays her favorite song on a loop, driving her parents and Miles crazy.
26. Banjo's Parade - Banjo learns how to make the perfect parade float.

### Season 2

1. Barking Up Love - Banjo wants to show her parents and Miles how much she loves them.
2. It's Home to Me - Banjo learns about where animals live
3. Banjo's Treasure Hunt - Miles, Ruby, and Francesco help Banjo search for treasure on an animated adventure.
4. Banjo Goes to Space - Banjo wonders why the sun, moon, and stars are in both Space and Earth.
5. Banjo's Alone - After losing a game to one of her friends, Banjo learns how it's better to be with others than being alone.
6. Don't Lie, Banjo! - Banjo learns to tell the truth after breaking her mom's pot.
7. Bow Wow, the Octopus - Banjo's friends take her to see an octopus to help her get over her fear of getting water in her eyes.
8. Banjo Dances in the Moonlight - Banjo learns how to dance ballet.
9. Banjo and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Banjo has had a bad day and is reluctant to tell her friends about it.
10. Manners Manor - Banjo learns about why to use her manners.
11. Farewell, Birdwell - Banjo learns to cope with a bird named Birdwell she recently found's death when he dies.
12. Banjo and the Shape of Shapes - Banjo learns about shapes and where to find them.
13. Banjo Solves a Mystery - Banjo finds clues on who took her ball.
14. Dog Teeth - Banjo loses her first baby tooth and learns about what to do with it.
15. Sweet Dreams Banjo - Banjo learns about the importance of sleep after staying up late
16. Lost and Found - Banjo finds a pencil on the ground and hopes to keep it but learns it belongs to someone else.
17. Banjo's Belly Ache - Banjo gets a belly ache from eating too many sweets and learns that healthy food is better for her.
18. Banjo Comes Clean - Miles shows Banjo that taking baths can be fun.
19. Banjo Grows Up - Banjo wants to grow up and learns about the stages of life.
20. Banjo's Echo - Banjo learns about echos.
21. The Red Balloon - Banjo plays with different kinds of balloons.
22. Banjo the Author - Banjo learns about how to write a book.
23. Banjo's First Moves - Banjo goes on an animated adventure and learns about how to do gymnastics moves such as cartwheels and sommersaults.
24. Banjo's First Sounds - Banjo learns about the difference between loud and quiet.
25. Banjo Cleans Up - Banjo learns to clean up after herself.
26. Banjo Plays With Bubbles - Banjo learns about how to make bubbles.

## Trivia

* Unlike *The Chica Show*, the characters are not seen becoming animated. Instead, the live-action segment transitions to the animated segment.

## Reception

*The Banjo Show* receives generally mixed reviews from parents, critics and viewers alike. Common Sense Media gave the show 4 out of 5 stars. It currently holds a 4.3/10 on IMDb. Common Sense Media stated that the show's best aspect is the two main characters, who will "get preschoolers interested in their adventures" and was described as "exactly what you'd expect from Sprout."