Arthur (TV series) WTVS Schedule June 2003

Buster's coming home! But Arthur fears that Buster will be different because he has been traveling all over the world. Will he ever want to hang out with plain old Arthur again? In part two, Art Garfunkel lends his voice and likeness to the guitar-strumming moose minstrel who sings "The Ballad of Buster Baxter" -- the story of how Buster feels when he comes home to Elwood City.
When Ms. Morgan announces they'll be having a fire drill during preschool, D.W. wants no part of it -- it sounds too scary. Can she manage to stay home from school every day until the danger passes? In part two, D.W. thinks it would be great if she could read before the Tibble twins do! Can she spin a tale dazzling enough to convince them she can?
Since Arthur and Muffy rescued Wilbur Rabbit (the guy who plays Bionic Bunny on TV!), they've been inseparable. But the rest of their friends are growing tired of the new Arthur. In part two, when Brain is paired up with Sue Ellen for a team project, she expects to be a team player. Can Brain tolerate anyone else messing with his perfect A?
Wouldn't it be way cool to find out that your ancestors were famous? But what if, as Francine and Muffy are about to find out, they were just plain folks? In part two, "The Magic Toolbox" show is coming to Ratburn's class to put the kids on TV! The kids prepare for stardom, but a behind-the-scenes star saves the show.

After D.W. eats a green potato chip she hears a rumor that they're poisonous and she's resolved to live what's left of her life to the fullest because, well, it's only a matter of time. In part two, when the story about the green potato chip hits the local newspaper, it's just too much for D.W. How can she get Mom to stop blabbing about it?
Binky says he didn't write his name in graffiti all over the school, so detectives Fern and Buster are on the case. Can they work together to solve the crime? In part two, they first appeared in "Binky Rules" -- the newest, hottest, hippest pop music craze in Elwood City. Arthur and the gang have Binky hats, Binky t-shirts and Binky CDs, but what they really need are Binky concert tickets!
Woogles are cute, all have their own names and personalities and Arthur's gotta have one. But stores are sold out. Will Arthur grow up Woogle-less? In part two, when Dad volunteers to cater a school party, Arthur fears the worst. What will Dad make this time -- chunky pudding balls? Cranberry-prune crumble? Turnip muffins?
Sue Ellen and Fern take a popularity quiz they find in a magazine for teenagers. They change their personalities to become more likable, but why does it seem no one likes them anymore? In part two, Buster's convinced that his great joke will be the difference between a successful oral report and failure. But when Binky steals his material, will Buster stay mad forever?
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?
Playing with the Tibble twins requires preparation, endurance and earplugs. But when one gets sick, playing with the other should be a lot easier, shouldn't it? In part two, Arthur and the gang create their own music videos. What they lack in high-tech video gear, they make up for in state-of-the-art imaginations.
Sue Ellen's not afraid of much, but when she encounters a really creepy howling noise in the woods, she's scared for real. Will she and the gang face their fears and learn the source of the mysterious howls? In part two, Grandma Thora lends her porcelain doll, Clarissa, to D.W. for a week.
When painfully shy George brings a ventriloquist dummy to school, suddenly everybody wants to hang with George and his witty wooden pal. In the second half, Arthur thinks the best pet to have is a dog, but Francine is falling for a cute little kitten. What will Arthur think?
When Mom and Dad fight over spilled milk, Arthur and D.W. fear the worst. Is it Arthur's fault or D.W.'s? And worse, will Mom or Dad have to move out? In part two, turning five is a major event. But D.W. worries that she fribbled away her preschool years on meaningless pursuits.

Arthur just might make it to Happy Crazy Wow Day at the park, if he and D.W. can work together to clean both their rooms. In the second half, Arthur and the gang realize they are suffering from the January doldrums brought on by a lack of holidays and decide to invent their own holiday.
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?
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!