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 Episode #1 Franklin Plays the Game: Franklin's soccer team loses every game. As a matter of fact, they don't even score. Even so, Franklin is determined to be the best player on his team. Ultimately Franklin learns to put his team over himself in order to rally them for the final game. Franklin Wants a Pet: When Franklin spots a puppy in the pet shop window, he sets out to prove to his parents that he can take good care of a pet if they buy him one. The only thing is, Franklin can't figure out what sort of pet he wants. Episode #2 Hurry Up, Franklin: Turtles are slow, but Franklin's penchant for constantly stopping to smell the roses makes him slow even for a turtle. But when it comes to his best friend Bear's surprise birthday party, Franklin is determined to be on time. However, he discovers too late that once again he's allowed his preoccupation with the little things to sidetrack him. Franklin's Bad Day: Franklin finds himself having the "worstest" day of his life. He's made to play outside in the snow although he doesn't want to. The ice on the pond is too thin to skate on and the pitted toboggan run ruins the ride. Ultimately Franklin is sent to his room for talking back to his mother. In a burst of frustration he knocks down the toy castle he built with his good friend Otter and only then realizes why he's feeling so badly - Otter has moved away and he's trying to deal with the loss of a good friend he feels he'll never see again. Episode #3 Franklin Goes to School: When the first day of school finally arrives, Franklin is so excited he can hardly keep himself in his shell. However, en route his unbridled anticipation turns to fear of the unknown as he begins to think he may be called upon to do the impossible like recite the alphabet backwards or spell chrysanthemum. Franklin is Lost: Determined to beat Fox at a game of hide and go seek, Franklin soon finds himself lost in the deep dark woods that he and his friends have been told not to go into. Episode #4 Franklin Has a Sleep Over: Franklin takes pains to be the perfect host to his friend Bear in their very first sleep over. However, it looks like it will all end prematurely as Bear gets a strange tummy ache. Franklin's Halloween: Everyone creates costumes for the big party that will end with a walk through Mr. Mole's "Haunted House" - alone! Everyone knows Franklin's best friend Bear is the bravest of them all but the big question is who's going to be the "scaredy-cat". Franklin has a secret fear that it will be him. Episode #5 Franklin Rides a Bike: When every one of Franklin's friends seem to be discarding their bicycle training wheels overnight, Franklin decides it's time for him to take the plunge - two wheels or no wheels! Thinking it easier than it turns out to be, Franklin's first fall has him convinced that he'll never be able to do it. Franklin is Messy: Franklin has the messiest room going. He also has the best toy sword going. However, taking pains to avoid tidying up, Franklin accidentally steps on his prized sword hidden beneath all the junk and realizes the merits of "a place for everything". Episode #6 Franklin Fibs: When Franklin boasts that he can eat seventy-six flies in the blink of an eye, he never expected that his friends would want to see him do just that. Franklin then tries everything from faking a cold to self imposed exile to avoid telling his friends he fibbed. Franklin's Blanket: Faced with spending a night away from home for the very first time at his Aunt's place, Franklin takes comfort knowing his favorite blue blanket will be with him. However, the day before his trip, Franklin is devastated to discover he can't find his blanket anywhere! Episode #7 Franklin is Bossy: Although Franklin sees himself as just being good at coming up with games and organizing the gang's pastimes, he's shocked to be informed by the others that they think he's bossy. With the help of his father and Mr. Mole, Franklin ultimately learns that everyone must take turns. Franklin's Fort: Franklin spearheads the gang's decision to design and build the best fort ever - that is until the others decide to make it a tree fort. Not wanting to tell them he's afraid of heights, Franklin does everything in his power to keep everyone's feet on the ground. Episode #8 Franklin's New Friend: Franklin has known all his friends all his life. He has never had to make a new friend - that is until a new family moves in and little Franklin is paired up with a six foot Moose! Finders Keepers for Franklin: When Franklin finds a lost camera, all his friends deem that it now belongs to him. "Finders Keepers!" However, it's not until Franklin loses his beloved stuffed dog that he realizes what it means to lose something important. Episode #9 Franklin's School Play: When Franklin secures the lead in his class presentation of the Nutcracker, he works extra hard to memorize all his lines. However, when the curtains part and Franklin steps onto the stage, he finds himself caught in the paralyzing grip of stage fright! Franklin and the Secret Club: When Porcupine, jealous of Franklin's popularity, creates a Secret Club for the sole purpose of keeping him out of it, Franklin teaches her the true meaning of friendship. Episode #10 Franklin in the Dark: When Franklin's parents discover he's afraid of small dark places, including his own shell, Mrs. Turtle tells him the story of a little turtle just like him that was afraid of the very same thing. Franklin and the Red Scooter: Wanting a shiny new scooter like Rabbit's, Franklin tries to earn the money to buy one through various jobs - everything from door-to-door magic tricks to a lemonade stand. Of course his friend Bear eats and drinks all the profits leaving the two of them right where they started. Episode #11 Franklin and the Tooth Fairy: It's a big shock to Franklin when he discovers he's not like his friends. They're all losing their baby teeth, indicating that they're growing up. Since turtles don't have teeth, Franklin conspires to get a present from the Tooth Fairy by leaving a tiny pebble as a turtle tooth. Franklin Takes the Blame: When Mr. Mole goes on vacation, Franklin takes on the responsibility of caring for his prized Petunia Patch. However, one thing after another sidetracks Franklin to the point that when he finally goes to water the garden, it's already in ruins. Episode #12 Franklin's Christmas Gift: It's Christmas time and Franklin and his friends all agree to contribute a "gently used" toy of their own to a needy child. However, Franklin finds that, for one reason or another, he can't part with any of his toys and settles on a rusty old broken toy truck. Franklin's Granny: Franklin would rather spend the day playing with his friends than helping his Granny clean her attic. After all, Grannies are not fun. They don't know anything about flying a kite or throwing a baseball. However, as they go through Granny's old trunks and photos, Franklin discovers that Grannies can be fun friends too. Episode #13 Franklin and the Baby: When Bear's parents arrive home with a new baby, Franklin wishes he could have a baby brother or baby sister too. However, when Bear begins to feel that his parents only care for his new sibling and not for him, Franklin begins to think that babies are nothing but trouble. Franklin Goes to Day Camp: Franklin likes to be center stage. When it comes to clowning around, Franklin can get laughs like no one else, especially from his best friend Bear. However, at Day Camp, Fox begins stealing the show and it begins to look like Bear is Fox's biggest fan. Franklin becomes determined to regain the spotlight and his audience. ALL ABOUT FRANKLIN Episode #14 Franklin's Visitor: With the best of intentions, Franklin finds a companion for his pet goldfish. Initially, he doesn't notice the water in Goldie's fish bowl is no longer calm. When Franklin himself is paired up with an incompatible playmate, he begins to appreciate why his goldfish is so unhappy. Franklin's Not-So-Broken Bone: Skunk is getting a lot of attention because of the "really cool" cast on her arm. Franklin finds a way to share the same experience without having an accident first. He soon learns that wearing a cast may have its perks, but there's a down side too. Episode #15 Franklin's Gift: Franklin takes time and care in making a present for Mother's Day. As the big day fast approaches, Franklin begins to have doubts about his handmade offering and sets out to replace it with a store-bought gift. Franklin Growing Up Fast: During an old home movie of Mr. Turtle as a child, Franklin realizes his parents were once his size. Some misinterpreted comments, lead Franklin to think he's on the threshold of adulthood. He sets his childhood aside to prepare for the ultimate growth spurt. Episode #16 Franklin the Spy: Using a hidden tape recorder, secret agents Franklin and Bear, eavesdrop on the conversations of their family and friends. It's all fun and games until Franklin and Bear intercept a real secret and take their imaginary spy game too far. Franklin's Library Book: Agreeing to accept the responsibilities of a borrower, Franklin is issued a library card. Unfortunately, Franklin leaves his first book out in the rain. His attempts to remedy the situation without his parents' help only make his problems worse. Episode #17 Franklin's Kite : Franklin has regrets about discarding his broken kite after Fox rescues it from the trash and fixes it. When Franklin is asked to donate a toy for the school fund-raiser, he gains some hands-on experience in the art of toy repair from Mr. Fox and his son. Franklin's Babysitter: Mom and Dad are going away on an overnight excursion and are leaving Franklin with his beloved Grandmother. Granny comes down with a cold and Mrs. Muskrat is called at the last minute. Franklin's displeasure with the substitute babysitter is turned around after he and Mrs. Muskrat work together to get out of a tight spot. Episode #18 Franklin and the Broken Globe: Franklin and Bear break the classroom globe, but their friend Goose conveniently accepts the blame. The resulting unhappiness that Goose feels begins to trouble Franklin and Bear. It becomes clear, the only way to restore their friend's self-confidence is to admit what really happened to the globe. Franklin's Valentines:During the classroom Valentines party, Franklin makes the distressing discovery that his handmade cards were lost en-route to school. Franklin is moved by how understanding his classmates are and decides he'll celebrate their friendships in a special way. Episode #19 Franklin and the Family Treasure: Franklin is given a family keepsake but doesn't appreciate its significance until after he's traded it away. With the help of his Grandmother, Franklin sets out to recover the lost treasure. He learns some fascinating family history in the process. Franklin's Music Lessons:Franklin and Beaver are inspired to take piano lessons after a touring musician gives a concert at their school. Franklin's commitment to practice every day begins to slide, until he hears how well his diligent friend, Beaver, plays the piano. Episode #20 Franklin Takes a Trip:Franklin is initially disappointed when his parents take him on a trip to a pioneer village instead of to an amusement park. But once he gets caught up in the pioneer spirit, Franklin discovers that the early settlers were doing fun things long before the roller coaster was invented. Franklin's Bike Helmet:Franklin can't wait to show off his flashy, new, bicycle helmet, until he overhears some friends commenting on how funny it looks. Franklin becomes reluctant to wear his new helmet in public and has to decide if he should ignore the opinions of others and be confident about what he chooses to like. Episode #21 Franklin's Birthday Party:Franklin gets carried away with his birthday plans and offers to take all of his friends to a spectacular party at Tamarack Point. Mom and Dad insist on something less extravagant. Not wanting to disappoint his friends, Franklin endeavors to create something equally as fun in his own neighborhood. Franklin's Nickname:Everyone loves the nickname Franklin thought up for Bear. Everyone except for Bear. When Franklin is given a nickname he isn't fond of, he begins to understand that good-spirited kidding has its place, but feelings can be hurt when it's taken too far. Episode #22 Franklin and Otter's Visit: Otter is coming to visit her old neighborhood and Franklin can't wait to resume the great friendship they once shared. But when Otter arrives, the two friends become aware of how some things have changed since she moved away. Franklin's Collection: Mr. Owl invites his students to bring a collection to school for show and tell. Franklin has trouble deciding what he wants to collect and with time running out, he becomes concerned that he'll be the only one in class without something interesting to share. Episode #23 Franklin Says Sorry:Franklin spoils Bear's tree fort surprise when he blabs an entrusted secret to Fox. Now, Bear doesn't want to share anything with Franklin, including his friendship. Franklin's best efforts to set things right are unsuccessful until he learns the importance of saying, "sorry." Franklin and the Fire:A devastating fire at Mr. Mole's store leaves Franklin worried about fire safety in his own home. When Franklin's methods of fire prevention get a little out-of-hand, Mom and Dad decide it's time to conduct a family fire-drill. Episode #24 Franklin's Garden: Franklin's fascination with a caterpillar turns to contempt after he discovers it's been eating the petunias in his garden. A visit to Mr. Mole's garden gives Franklin a new outlook about the world he shares with other living things. Franklin Runs Away:A series of disagreeable encounters with family and friends, leaves Franklin and Snail feeling unwanted. They decide to run away and live the rest of their lives in the tree fort. While on a covert mission for snacks, Franklin and Snail discover how much everyone cares about them. Episode #25 Franklin and the Gloomy Day: The weather is gloomy and so is Franklin, when there's no one to play with and nothing to do. With Mom and Dad's encouragement, and his own creative imagination, Franklin learns how to chase away those boredom blues. Franklin Tells Time: Franklin is self-conscious that he hasn't learned how to tell time the way all of his friends can. When he's unable to find any more excuses for his lateness, Franklin confesses his difficulty to Mr. Owl and is reassured that everyone needs extra help sometimes. Episode #26 Franklin's Test: The incentive of winning a pen tempts Franklin to use unfair tactics during a spelling test. Franklin soon learns that there's no satisfaction in winning unless you're going to play fair and square. Franklin and the Duckling: Franklin finds a duckling at the pond and gets more than he bargained for when he decides to be its adoptive parent. The outlook for a carefree summer does not bode well as Franklin discovers how much work a little duck can be. Episode #27 Franklin and His Night Friend: One night while stargazing with his Dad, Franklin encounters a neighbor he's never seen before. His name is Bat and he's so fascinating that Franklin wants to be just like him. Franklin becomes discouraged when he discovers the lifestyle of his new nocturnal friend is vastly different from his own. Franklin and the Two Henrys: Bear is looking after Beaver's pet hamster for the weekend, and everything is going smoothly until someone forgets to latch the cage door. With the weekend almost over, Franklin and Bear scramble to find a hamster look-alike before Beaver's return. MORE EPISODE DESCRIPTIONS |
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