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Arthur

ARTHUR, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning children's series based on Marc Brown's popular Arthur books.

Arthur follows the adventures and misadventures of 8-year-old Arthur Read (an aardvark), his little sister D.W., and his friends and family. Each of the episodes consists of two stories that focus on themes central to children's lives. For ages 4 and up.

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Wed., February 8, 2012
7:00 am
(30 minutes)

No Acting Please; Prunella Deegan and the Disappointing Ending

Fern lands a role in a community play and overcomes her fear of not being a good actor with help from the director (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Then Prunella and Marina compete to see who can finish the final book in the Henry Screever series first.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 8, 2012
7:30 am
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Silent Treatment; Kung Food

A down-in-the-dumps George decides not to speak to his friends until they notice him; Fern helps an elderly neighbor, who was once a kung-fu star, with his household chores.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 8, 2012
4:00 pm
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No Acting Please; Prunella Deegan and the Disappointing Ending

Fern lands a role in a community play and overcomes her fear of not being a good actor with help from the director (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Then Prunella and Marina compete to see who can finish the final book in the Henry Screever series first.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 9, 2012
7:00 am
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Arthur's Numbers Nightmare; Brain Gets Hooked

Arthur and friends are surprised by their placements when they discover a list of their class rankings in Principal Haney's office; Brain ignores his friends and schoolwork after he becomes hooked on a tween reality show.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 9, 2012
7:30 am
(30 minutes)

No Acting Please; Prunella Deegan and the Disappointing Ending

Fern lands a role in a community play and overcomes her fear of not being a good actor with help from the director (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Then Prunella and Marina compete to see who can finish the final book in the Henry Screever series first.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 9, 2012
4:00 pm
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Popular animated series about a young aardvark, his family and friends. Based on the books by Marc Brown.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 10, 2012
7:00 am
(30 minutes)

MacFrensky; The Good, the Bad and the Binky

Francine resorts to a dirty trick when she competes against Brain for student-of-the-month honors, but soon feels guilty about it. Then Binky introduces Emily to pro wrestling while babysitting her, but wishes he hadn't.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 10, 2012
7:30 am
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Popular animated series about a young aardvark, his family and friends. Based on the books by Marc Brown.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 10, 2012
4:00 pm
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Popular animated series about a young aardvark, his family and friends. Based on the books by Marc Brown.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 11, 2012
8:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The Great MacGrady

Mrs. MacGrady has cancer: Arthur and D.W. take her chicken soup and stuffed animals; Muffy pretends nothing has changed; and an upset Francine can't bring herself to visit. Lance Armstrong makes a special appearance.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 11, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Silent Treatment; Kung Fool

A down-in-the-dumps George decides not to speak to his friends until they notice him; Fern helps an elderly neighbor, who was once a kung-fu star, with his household chores.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 11, 2012
9:00 pm
(30 minutes)

No Acting Please; Prunella Deegan and the Disappointing Ending

Fern lands a role in a community play and overcomes her fear of not being a good actor with help from the director (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Then Prunella and Marina compete to see who can finish the final book in the Henry Screever series first.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 11, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Arthur's Numbers Nightmare; Brain Gets Hooked

Arthur and friends are surprised by their placements when they discover a list of their class rankings in Principal Haney's office; Brain ignores his friends and schoolwork after he becomes hooked on a tween reality show.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 11, 2012
10:00 pm
(30 minutes)

MacFrensky; The Good, the Bad and the Binky

Francine resorts to a dirty trick when she competes against Brain for student-of-the-month honors, but soon feels guilty about it. Then Binky introduces Emily to pro wrestling while babysitting her, but wishes he hadn't.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 13, 2012
7:00 am
(30 minutes)

Happy Anniversary, Parts I & II

The van breaks down as Arthur's parents are on their way to celebrate their wedding anniversary; Arthur and D.W. get locked in a storeroom.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 13, 2012
7:30 am
(30 minutes)

MacFrensky; The Good, the Bad and the Binky

Francine resorts to a dirty trick when she competes against Brain for student-of-the-month honors, but soon feels guilty about it. Then Binky introduces Emily to pro wrestling while babysitting her, but wishes he hadn't.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 13, 2012
4:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Happy Anniversary, Parts I & II

The van breaks down as Arthur's parents are on their way to celebrate their wedding anniversary; Arthur and D.W. get locked in a storeroom.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 14, 2012
7:00 am
(30 minutes)

Flea to Be You and Me; Kiss and Tell

An Italian circus flea tells the gang his experiences; Emily returns from her summer in Paris with the news that she was kissed by a boy, a report that makes D.W. jealous.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 14, 2012
7:30 am
(30 minutes)

Happy Anniversary, Parts I & II

The van breaks down as Arthur's parents are on their way to celebrate their wedding anniversary; Arthur and D.W. get locked in a storeroom.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 14, 2012
4:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Flea to Be You and Me; Kiss and Tell

An Italian circus flea tells the gang his experiences; Emily returns from her summer in Paris with the news that she was kissed by a boy, a report that makes D.W. jealous.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 15, 2012
7:00 am
(30 minutes)

When Carl Met George; D.W. Swims With the Fishes

George's new friend has Asperger's syndrome; D.W. and James recruit Arthur and Molly to coach them in the preschool swim meet.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 15, 2012
7:30 am
(30 minutes)

Flea to Be You and Me; Kiss and Tell

An Italian circus flea tells the gang his experiences; Emily returns from her summer in Paris with the news that she was kissed by a boy, a report that makes D.W. jealous.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 15, 2012
4:00 pm
(30 minutes)

When Carl Met George; D.W. Swims With the Fishes

George's new friend has Asperger's syndrome; D.W. and James recruit Arthur and Molly to coach them in the preschool swim meet.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 16, 2012
7:00 am
(30 minutes)

Portrait of Artist as a Young Tibble; The Secret Guardians

The Tibble twins sell their preschool art in order to earn enough cash to buy the Krummy Kreepy Kastle, but as sales take off and they part with their art, they begin to have second thoughts; Arthur, Binky and Sue Ellen discover a woodland oasis.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 16, 2012
7:30 am
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When Carl Met George; D.W. Swims With the Fishes

George's new friend has Asperger's syndrome; D.W. and James recruit Arthur and Molly to coach them in the preschool swim meet.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 16, 2012
4:00 pm
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Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 17, 2012
7:00 am
(30 minutes)

The Blizzard; The Rat Who Came to Dinner

A huge blizzard hits Elwood City and knocks out everyone's electricity; Mr. Ratburn moves in with the Reads after his roof collapses and Arthur fears he'll be graded every second of the day.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 17, 2012
7:30 am
(30 minutes)

Popular animated series about a young aardvark, his family and friends. Based on the books by Marc Brown.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 17, 2012
4:00 pm
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Popular animated series about a young aardvark, his family and friends. Based on the books by Marc Brown.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 18, 2012
8:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Happy Anniversary, Parts I & II

The van breaks down as Arthur's parents are on their way to celebrate their wedding anniversary; Arthur and D.W. get locked in a storeroom.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 18, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Flea to Be You and Me; Kiss and Tell

An Italian circus flea tells the gang his experiences; Emily returns from her summer in Paris with the news that she was kissed by a boy, a report that makes D.W. jealous.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 18, 2012
9:00 pm
(30 minutes)

When Carl Met George; D.W. Swims With the Fishes

George's new friend has Asperger's syndrome; D.W. and James recruit Arthur and Molly to coach them in the preschool swim meet.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 18, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Portrait of Artist as a Young Tibble; The Secret Guardians

The Tibble twins sell their preschool art in order to earn enough cash to buy the Krummy Kreepy Kastle, but as sales take off and they part with their art, they begin to have second thoughts; Arthur, Binky and Sue Ellen discover a woodland oasis.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 18, 2012
10:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The Blizzard; The Rat Who Came to Dinner

A huge blizzard hits Elwood City and knocks out everyone's electricity; Mr. Ratburn moves in with the Reads after his roof collapses and Arthur fears he'll be graded every second of the day.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 20, 2012
7:00 am
(30 minutes)

D.W. Goes to Washington; Arthur's Mystery Envelope

D.W. is lost in the White House until a kind employee finds her and takes her to his Oval Office; and Arthur panics when his teacher gives him a sealed envelope to deliver to his mom.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 20, 2012
7:30 am
(30 minutes)

The Blizzard; The Rat Who Came to Dinner

A huge blizzard hits Elwood City and knocks out everyone's electricity; Mr. Ratburn moves in with the Reads after his roof collapses and Arthur fears he'll be graded every second of the day.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 21, 2012
7:00 am
(30 minutes)

Paradise Lost; The Pride of Lakewood

The more words that baby Kate learns, the less she seems to understand the family dog, Pal; Arthur and his classmates form the Lakewood Pride Committee to boost school spirit, but Brain and Sue Ellen don't want to join.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 21, 2012
7:30 am
(30 minutes)

D.W. Goes to Washington; Arthur's Mystery Envelope

D.W. is lost in the White House until a kind employee finds her and takes her to his Oval Office; and Arthur panics when his teacher gives him a sealed envelope to deliver to his mom.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 21, 2012
4:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Paradise Lost; The Pride of Lakewood

The more words that baby Kate learns, the less she seems to understand the family dog, Pal; Arthur and his classmates form the Lakewood Pride Committee to boost school spirit, but Brain and Sue Ellen don't want to join.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 22, 2012
7:00 am
(30 minutes)

Looking for Bonnie; The Secret Origin of Supernova

A rock star asks George's dad to fix his legendary guitar, which is said to have special powers; Arthur is upset when his favorite comic-book character endorses an energy drink that's full of sugar.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 22, 2012
7:30 am
(30 minutes)

Paradise Lost; The Pride of Lakewood

The more words that baby Kate learns, the less she seems to understand the family dog, Pal; Arthur and his classmates form the Lakewood Pride Committee to boost school spirit, but Brain and Sue Ellen don't want to join.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 22, 2012
4:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Looking for Bonnie; The Secret Origin of Supernova

A rock star asks George's dad to fix his legendary guitar, which is said to have special powers; Arthur is upset when his favorite comic-book character endorses an energy drink that's full of sugar.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 23, 2012
7:00 am
(30 minutes)

Arthur's Underwear; Francine Frensky, Olympic Rider

When Binky's pants split during class, Arthur laughs---and later worries that it might happen to him; and Francine learns to ride a horse, but she's crestfallen when her sister turns out to be a better rider.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 23, 2012
7:30 am
(30 minutes)

Looking for Bonnie; The Secret Origin of Supernova

A rock star asks George's dad to fix his legendary guitar, which is said to have special powers; Arthur is upset when his favorite comic-book character endorses an energy drink that's full of sugar.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 23, 2012
4:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Popular animated series about a young aardvark, his family and friends. Based on the books by Marc Brown.

Rating: TV-Y

Previously aired episodes

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Tue., February 7, 2012
4:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Silent Treatment; Kung Food

A down-in-the-dumps George decides not to speak to his friends until they notice him; Fern helps an elderly neighbor, who was once a kung-fu star, with his household chores.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 7, 2012
7:30 am
(30 minutes)

The Great MacGrady

Mrs. MacGrady has cancer: Arthur and D.W. take her chicken soup and stuffed animals; Muffy pretends nothing has changed; and an upset Francine can't bring herself to visit. Lance Armstrong makes a special appearance.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 7, 2012
7:00 am
(30 minutes)

Silent Treatment; Kung Fool

A down-in-the-dumps George decides not to speak to his friends until they notice him; Fern helps an elderly neighbor, who was once a kung-fu star, with his household chores.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 6, 2012
4:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The Great MacGrady

Mrs. MacGrady has cancer: Arthur and D.W. take her chicken soup and stuffed animals; Muffy pretends nothing has changed; and an upset Francine can't bring herself to visit. Lance Armstrong makes a special appearance.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 6, 2012
7:30 am
(30 minutes)

The Chips Are Down; Revenge of the Chips

Thinking her days are numbered after she eats a green potato chip, D.W. tries to make her ill-fated life more exciting. After a local paper prints a story about the chip, D.W.'s mom won't stop talking about the funny incident.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 6, 2012
7:00 am
(30 minutes)

The Great MacGrady

Mrs. MacGrady has cancer: Arthur and D.W. take her chicken soup and stuffed animals; Muffy pretends nothing has changed; and an upset Francine can't bring herself to visit. Lance Armstrong makes a special appearance.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 4, 2012
10:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The Chips Are Down; Revenge of the Chips

Thinking her days are numbered after she eats a green potato chip, D.W. tries to make her ill-fated life more exciting. After a local paper prints a story about the chip, D.W.'s mom won't stop talking about the funny incident.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 4, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Background Blues; And Now Let's Talk to Some Kids

Francine and Muffy dig up information on their family trees, but are disappointed to learn that their ancestors didn't live exciting lives; Mr. Ratburn's class prepares to be on a TV show called "The Magic Toolbox."

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 4, 2012
9:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Arthur Goes Crosswire; Sue Ellen and the Brainasaurous

Arthur and Muffy become best friends after they save the actor who plays Bionic Bunny on TV; and Brain doesn't want Sue Ellen to work on their school project, fearing she may bring down his grade.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 4, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

D.W., All Fired Up; I'd Rather Read It Myself

D.W. tries to stay home from school in order to avoid fire drills, which seem like scary events; and D.W. tries to prove that she can read by making up a story and "reading" it to the Tibble Twins.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 4, 2012
8:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Busters Back; The Ballad of Buster Baxter

Art Garfunkel lends his voice as a moose who sings about Buster Baxter's return from a trip around the world. Arthur fears Buster won't want to play with him, but Buster feels the same way later.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 3, 2012
4:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Popular animated series about a young aardvark, his family and friends. Based on the books by Marc Brown.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 3, 2012
7:30 am
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Popular animated series about a young aardvark, his family and friends. Based on the books by Marc Brown.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 3, 2012
7:00 am
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The Chips Are Down; Revenge of the Chips

Thinking her days are numbered after she eats a green potato chip, D.W. tries to make her ill-fated life more exciting. After a local paper prints a story about the chip, D.W.'s mom won't stop talking about the funny incident.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 2, 2012
4:00 pm
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Popular animated series about a young aardvark, his family and friends. Based on the books by Marc Brown.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 2, 2012
7:30 am
(30 minutes)

Arthur Goes Crosswire; Sue Ellen and the Brainasaurous

Arthur and Muffy become best friends after they save the actor who plays Bionic Bunny on TV; and Brain doesn't want Sue Ellen to work on their school project, fearing she may bring down his grade.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 2, 2012
7:00 am
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Background Blues; And Now Let's Talk to Some Kids

Francine and Muffy dig up information on their family trees, but are disappointed to learn that their ancestors didn't live exciting lives; Mr. Ratburn's class prepares to be on a TV show called "The Magic Toolbox."

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 1, 2012
4:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Arthur Goes Crosswire; Sue Ellen and the Brainasaurous

Arthur and Muffy become best friends after they save the actor who plays Bionic Bunny on TV; and Brain doesn't want Sue Ellen to work on their school project, fearing she may bring down his grade.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 1, 2012
7:30 am
(30 minutes)

D.W., All Fired Up; I'd Rather Read It Myself

D.W. tries to stay home from school in order to avoid fire drills, which seem like scary events; and D.W. tries to prove that she can read by making up a story and "reading" it to the Tibble Twins.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 1, 2012
7:00 am
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Arthur Goes Crosswire; Sue Ellen and the Brainasaurous

Arthur and Muffy become best friends after they save the actor who plays Bionic Bunny on TV; and Brain doesn't want Sue Ellen to work on their school project, fearing she may bring down his grade.

Rating: TV-Y

Program description

Arthur follows the adventures and misadventures of 8-year-old Arthur Read (an aardvark), his little sister D.W., and his friends and family. Each of the episodes consists of two stories that focus on themes central to children's lives.

For ages 4 and up.

Series Goals

  • Model positive social behavior
  • Promote critical thinking and everyday problem solving
  • Motivate children to read and write

The characters on Arthur grapple with the same issues that many children in the audience face: maintaining friendships, working things out with siblings, dealing with fears, and doing the right thing. The show can serve as a springboard for family conversations that invite kids to talk about similar situations in their lives.

Helping Kids Prepare for School

The series encourages children to hone their social and problem-solving skills. These skills, along with literacy skills modeled by the characters, help prepare young children for school and for life.

Channel guide

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Via antenna
26.4
26.1
26.2
26.3
Comcast
26, 92
220 (DC), 219 (Balt)
265
266
Cox
26, 802
1026 (Fairfax), 1003 (Fredericksburg)
800
801
Verizon FIOS
26, 471
526
474
472
RCN
26
613
39
38
DirecTV
26
26
  
Dish Network
8076