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Martha Speaks

Based on the popular books by Susan Meddaugh, Martha Speaks follows the adventures of
Martha, a beloved family dog, whose appetite for alphabet soup gives her the power of human speech.

Based on the best-selling children's book series by Susan Meddaugh, Martha Speaks follows the adventures of Martha, a loveable dog who gains the ability to speak after eating alphabet soup. Martha uses her newfound abilities in a vocabulary-rich environment to find jobs, wear disguises, win contests and order lots of steaks. For children 4 to 7 years old.

Upcoming episodes

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

Martha in the Hold; Get Along, Little Doggies

Martha's family plan a vacation, but she's less than happy about riding in the cargo hold; Martha looks forward to a cattle drive even though a cowhand doesn't think she's up for it.

Rating: TV-Y

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

The Penguin Always Rings Twice; The Martha Code

When Jeffy the elephant becomes the prime suspect in a rash of peanut-butter thefts at the zoo, Martha and Skits work to prove his innocence; Martha accidentally eats a secret code, which garbles her every utterance.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 8, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Martha in the Hold; Get Along, Little Doggies

Martha's family plan a vacation, but she's less than happy about riding in the cargo hold; Martha looks forward to a cattle drive even though a cowhand doesn't think she's up for it.

Rating: TV-Y

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

Martha in the White House

The president wants a canine companion, so Martha recommends several of her neighborhood pals. But it's Martha who's summoned to the White House when one of the president's aides learns that she can speak.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 9, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

Martha in the Hold; Get Along, Little Doggies

Martha's family plan a vacation, but she's less than happy about riding in the cargo hold; Martha looks forward to a cattle drive even though a cowhand doesn't think she's up for it.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 9, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Martha in the White House

The president wants a canine companion, so Martha recommends several of her neighborhood pals. But it's Martha who's summoned to the White House when one of the president's aides learns that she can speak.

Rating: TV-Y

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

The Jakey Express; Martha, Sled Dog

Helen's dad recalls the important part that Martha played on the day that baby Jake was born. Later, a story about a heroic Alaskan sled dog inspires Martha to become a sled dog too.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 10, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

The animated antics of a dog who gains the power of speech after eating alphabet soup. Based on the book series by author Susan Meddaugh.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 12, 2012
5:30 pm
(30 minutes)

The animated antics of a dog who gains the power of speech after eating alphabet soup. Based on the book series by author Susan Meddaugh.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Sun., February 12, 2012
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The Penguin Always Rings Twice; The Martha Code

When Jeffy the elephant becomes the prime suspect in a rash of peanut-butter thefts at the zoo, Martha and Skits work to prove his innocence; Martha accidentally eats a secret code, which garbles her every utterance.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Sun., February 12, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Martha in the Hold; Get Along, Little Doggies

Martha's family plan a vacation, but she's less than happy about riding in the cargo hold; Martha looks forward to a cattle drive even though a cowhand doesn't think she's up for it.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Sun., February 12, 2012
7:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Martha in the White House

The president wants a canine companion, so Martha recommends several of her neighborhood pals. But it's Martha who's summoned to the White House when one of the president's aides learns that she can speak.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Sun., February 12, 2012
7:30 pm
(30 minutes)

The Jakey Express; Martha, Sled Dog

Helen's dad recalls the important part that Martha played on the day that baby Jake was born. Later, a story about a heroic Alaskan sled dog inspires Martha to become a sled dog too.

Rating: TV-Y

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

Paws and Effect; The Trouble With Teddy

Everyone learns a lesson about littering after Martha gets a shard of glass in her paw; Martha and pals investigate when a neighborhood dog becomes sick.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 13, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

The Jakey Express; Martha, Sled Dog

Helen's dad recalls the important part that Martha played on the day that baby Jake was born. Later, a story about a heroic Alaskan sled dog inspires Martha to become a sled dog too.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Mon., February 13, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Paws and Effect; The Trouble With Teddy

Everyone learns a lesson about littering after Martha gets a shard of glass in her paw; Martha and pals investigate when a neighborhood dog becomes sick.

Rating: TV-Y

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

Martha's Life in Crime

Martha recalls her puppyhood in an animal shelter and her first adoption, which was with a bumbling crook who had unsavory plans for her.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 14, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

Paws and Effect; The Trouble With Teddy

Everyone learns a lesson about littering after Martha gets a shard of glass in her paw; Martha and pals investigate when a neighborhood dog becomes sick.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Tue., February 14, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Martha's Life in Crime

Martha recalls her puppyhood in an animal shelter and her first adoption, which was with a bumbling crook who had unsavory plans for her.

Rating: TV-Y

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

Martha Plays Favorites; Martha and the Doggie Lover

Martha empathizes with Truman, who fears his mom won't think he's special now that she's caring for the babies at her day care; Martha teaches TD's little cousin CD how to be behave with dogs.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 15, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

Martha's Life in Crime

Martha recalls her puppyhood in an animal shelter and her first adoption, which was with a bumbling crook who had unsavory plans for her.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Wed., February 15, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Martha Plays Favorites; Martha and the Doggie Lover

Martha empathizes with Truman, who fears his mom won't think he's special now that she's caring for the babies at her day care; Martha teaches TD's little cousin CD how to be behave with dogs.

Rating: TV-Y

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

Skits on Ice; Martha's Steamed!

Helen explains why Skits is afraid of hockey pucks; Helen and Martha come to the aid of a dog locked in a car on a hot summer's day.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 16, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

Martha Plays Favorites; Martha and the Doggie Lover

Martha empathizes with Truman, who fears his mom won't think he's special now that she's caring for the babies at her day care; Martha teaches TD's little cousin CD how to be behave with dogs.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 16, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Skits on Ice; Martha's Steamed!

Helen explains why Skits is afraid of hockey pucks; Helen and Martha come to the aid of a dog locked in a car on a hot summer's day.

Rating: TV-Y

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

Alice Covers Up; Carolina Picks a Lily

Alice may miss a pool party; Carolina adopts a puppy that fits in her purse, but has second thoughts when the gang point out it will eventually outgrow the pocketbook.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 17, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

The animated antics of a dog who gains the power of speech after eating alphabet soup. Based on the book series by author Susan Meddaugh.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 19, 2012
5:30 pm
(30 minutes)

The animated antics of a dog who gains the power of speech after eating alphabet soup. Based on the book series by author Susan Meddaugh.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sun., February 19, 2012
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Martha's Life in Crime

Martha recalls her puppyhood in an animal shelter and her first adoption, which was with a bumbling crook who had unsavory plans for her.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sun., February 19, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Martha Plays Favorites; Martha and the Doggie Lover

Martha empathizes with Truman, who fears his mom won't think he's special now that she's caring for the babies at her day care; Martha teaches TD's little cousin CD how to be behave with dogs.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Sun., February 19, 2012
7:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Skits on Ice; Martha's Steamed!

Helen explains why Skits is afraid of hockey pucks; Helen and Martha come to the aid of a dog locked in a car on a hot summer's day.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 19, 2012
7:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Alice Covers Up; Carolina Picks a Lily

Alice may miss a pool party; Carolina adopts a puppy that fits in her purse, but has second thoughts when the gang point out it will eventually outgrow the pocketbook.

Rating: TV-Y

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

Cora! Cora! Cora!; Cora Encore!

An actor (Jon Hamm) and Martha try to reunite Helen's friend Kit with her dog, which she left at home while traveling with her theater troupe.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Mon., February 20, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

Alice Covers Up; Carolina Picks a Lily

Alice may miss a pool party; Carolina adopts a puppy that fits in her purse, but has second thoughts when the gang point out it will eventually outgrow the pocketbook.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Mon., February 20, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Cora! Cora! Cora!; Cora Encore!

An actor (Jon Hamm) and Martha try to reunite Helen's friend Kit with her dog, which she left at home while traveling with her theater troupe.

Rating: TV-Y

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

TD's Magic; Scaredy Cat

TD's attempt to wow the crowd when he puts on a magic show at his cousin CD's birthday party has unforeseen consequences; the kids and dogs retreat into the Boxwoods' house when a storm hits, where they trade spooky stories.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 21, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

Cora! Cora! Cora!; Cora Encore!

An actor (Jon Hamm) and Martha try to reunite Helen's friend Kit with her dog, which she left at home while traveling with her theater troupe.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Tue., February 21, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

TD's Magic; Scaredy Cat

TD's attempt to wow the crowd when he puts on a magic show at his cousin CD's birthday party has unforeseen consequences; the kids and dogs retreat into the Boxwoods' house when a storm hits, where they trade spooky stories.

Rating: TV-Y

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

The Dog Did It; Martha Out West

Martha tells Helen, TD and Truman about the many things dogs have given humans, such as fire, philosophy, physics, art and language. Later, the kids borrow a video camera from the library to make their own Western movies.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 22, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

TD's Magic; Scaredy Cat

TD's attempt to wow the crowd when he puts on a magic show at his cousin CD's birthday party has unforeseen consequences; the kids and dogs retreat into the Boxwoods' house when a storm hits, where they trade spooky stories.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Wed., February 22, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

The Dog Did It; Martha Out West

Martha tells Helen, TD and Truman about the many things dogs have given humans, such as fire, philosophy, physics, art and language. Later, the kids borrow a video camera from the library to make their own Western movies.

Rating: TV-Y

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

Martha's Slumber Party of the Weird; Return to Martha's Slumber Party of the Weird

The gang go camping. They pitch a tent, play Go Fish, eat s'mores and, at TD's suggestion, tell each other wild sci-fi stories.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 23, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

The Dog Did It; Martha Out West

Martha tells Helen, TD and Truman about the many things dogs have given humans, such as fire, philosophy, physics, art and language. Later, the kids borrow a video camera from the library to make their own Western movies.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Thu., February 23, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Martha's Slumber Party of the Weird; Return to Martha's Slumber Party of the Weird

The gang go camping. They pitch a tent, play Go Fish, eat s'mores and, at TD's suggestion, tell each other wild sci-fi stories.

Rating: TV-Y

Previously aired episodes

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Tue., February 7, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

The Penguin Always Rings Twice; The Martha Code

When Jeffy the elephant becomes the prime suspect in a rash of peanut-butter thefts at the zoo, Martha and Skits work to prove his innocence; Martha accidentally eats a secret code, which garbles her every utterance.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Tue., February 7, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

Martha: Secret Agent Dog

Evil soup thieves target Granny's special soup, so Martha turns secret agent to identify and stop them.

Rating: TV-Y

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

The Penguin Always Rings Twice; The Martha Code

When Jeffy the elephant becomes the prime suspect in a rash of peanut-butter thefts at the zoo, Martha and Skits work to prove his innocence; Martha accidentally eats a secret code, which garbles her every utterance.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Mon., February 6, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Martha: Secret Agent Dog

Evil soup thieves target Granny's special soup, so Martha turns secret agent to identify and stop them.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Mon., February 6, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

Martha and the One Thousand Fleas; Nice and Crabby

Martha holds a dog circus to raise cash after she eats the cookies meant for a school fund-raiser; Martha investigates when the usually grumpy Mrs. Demson is suddenly friendly, cheerful and fun.

Rating: TV-Y

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

Martha: Secret Agent Dog

Evil soup thieves target Granny's special soup, so Martha turns secret agent to identify and stop them.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Sun., February 5, 2012
7:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Martha and the One Thousand Fleas; Nice and Crabby

Martha holds a dog circus to raise cash after she eats the cookies meant for a school fund-raiser; Martha investigates when the usually grumpy Mrs. Demson is suddenly friendly, cheerful and fun.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 5, 2012
7:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Dogs in Space; Dogs From Space

TD's too involved with his comic books about evil space cats invading a planet of dogs to work on a school project about the solar system. Later Martha dreams about being an alien canine.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 5, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

¿Qué Pasa, Martha?; TD is Talking Dog

Alice prepares for an oral report in Spanish with help from Martha and some Mexican alphabet soup; TD wants to learn animal languages in order to become an animal linguist.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 5, 2012
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Martha Puts Out the Lights

Mrs. Demson circulates a petition to ban fireworks and Martha, who's frightened by them, works hard to get as many signatures as possible. But when Helen and her friends are disappointed by the success of the effort, Martha to seek a compromise solution.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Sun., February 5, 2012
5:30 pm
(30 minutes)

The animated antics of a dog who gains the power of speech after eating alphabet soup. Based on the book series by author Susan Meddaugh.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Fri., February 3, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

The animated antics of a dog who gains the power of speech after eating alphabet soup. Based on the book series by author Susan Meddaugh.

Rating: TV-Y

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Airs on
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Fri., February 3, 2012
7:30 am
(30 minutes)

Martha and the One Thousand Fleas; Nice and Crabby

Martha holds a dog circus to raise cash after she eats the cookies meant for a school fund-raiser; Martha investigates when the usually grumpy Mrs. Demson is suddenly friendly, cheerful and fun.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Thu., February 2, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Dogs in Space; Dogs From Space

TD's too involved with his comic books about evil space cats invading a planet of dogs to work on a school project about the solar system. Later Martha dreams about being an alien canine.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 2, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

¿Qué Pasa, Martha?; TD is Talking Dog

Alice prepares for an oral report in Spanish with help from Martha and some Mexican alphabet soup; TD wants to learn animal languages in order to become an animal linguist.

Rating: TV-Y

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

Dogs in Space; Dogs From Space

TD's too involved with his comic books about evil space cats invading a planet of dogs to work on a school project about the solar system. Later Martha dreams about being an alien canine.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Wed., February 1, 2012
6:30 pm
(30 minutes)

¿Qué Pasa, Martha?; TD is Talking Dog

Alice prepares for an oral report in Spanish with help from Martha and some Mexican alphabet soup; TD wants to learn animal languages in order to become an animal linguist.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Wed., February 1, 2012
8:00 am
(30 minutes)

Martha Puts Out the Lights

Mrs. Demson circulates a petition to ban fireworks and Martha, who's frightened by them, works hard to get as many signatures as possible. But when Helen and her friends are disappointed by the success of the effort, Martha to seek a compromise solution.

Rating: TV-Y

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

¿Qué Pasa, Martha?; TD is Talking Dog

Alice prepares for an oral report in Spanish with help from Martha and some Mexican alphabet soup; TD wants to learn animal languages in order to become an animal linguist.

Rating: TV-Y

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