The twenty-fourth season of Arthur began airing on PBS Kids in the United States on March 8, 2021.
| Arthur | |
|---|---|
| Season 24 | |
| No. of episodes | 3 (5 segments)[1] |
| Release | |
| Original network | PBS Kids |
| Original release | March 8 – March 10, 2021 |
| Season chronology | |
Episodes
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Written by | Storyboard by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247a | 1a | "George Scraps His Sculpture"[2] | Glen Berger | Karine Charlebois | March 8, 2021 | |
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George struggles to come up with ideas for a statue in an art show. Sculptor Kevin Sampson, appearing as himself, advises George to collect parts from the city dump for inspiration. | ||||||
| 247b | 1b | "Arthur's Big Meltdown"[2] | Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser | Gerry Capelle | March 8, 2021 | |
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When the Brain and Buster accidentally spill Muffy’s spinach smoothie all over Arthur's new Bionic Bunny sneakers during an air hockey match, a furious Arthur loses his temper and inadvertently makes a mess of Muffy's game room. When rumors spread about the incident and his friends avoid him, Arthur seeks advice from D.W. on how to control himself. | ||||||
| 248 | 2 | "The Great MacGrady"[3] | Peter K. Hirsch & Leah Ryan (uncredited) | Elie Klimos, Jeremy O’Neill, & Zhigang Wang | March 9, 2021 | |
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Mrs. MacGrady is diagnosed with cancer, and Arthur and D.W. rush to support her. Francine is worried, and Muffy is initially unaware of the severity of Mrs. MacGrady's condition, but jumps to action when she realizes how to help. NOTE: This is a remake of "The Great MacGrady" from season 13. Lance Armstrong's role as guest star in the original episode was replaced due to his involvement in doping. | ||||||
| 249a | 3a | "D.W.'s New Best Friend"[4] | Peter Ferland | Tahir Rana & Dimitri Kostic | March 9, 2021 | |
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D.W. befriends a teenager and imitates her, straining her friendship with Bud. | ||||||
| 249b | 3b | "Freaky Tuesday"[4] | Peter Ferland | Allan Jeffrey | March 10, 2021 | |
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Buster falls asleep in class and has a dream where he and Mr. Ratburn switch bodies after touching an electrified dish of spanakopita. Buster, in Mr. Ratburn's body, attempts to teach his class while Mr. Ratburn, in Buster's body, figures out how to reverse the effects. | ||||||
Production
editOasis Animation, a Canadian animation studio, took on the task of producing the 24th season of the beloved children's show Arthur. Known for their high-quality work in the animation industry, Oasis Animation brought a fresh perspective to the long-running series, captivating audiences of all ages with their colorful and engaging animations. Arthur's 24th season continues to entertain and educate viewers about important life lessons and values, making it a timeless favorite among fans worldwide.[5]
References
edit- ^ @ItsPeeebs (1 September 2020). "Breaking Arthur News!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Season 24 Episode 1". Kentucky Educational Television. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "TV Schedule list showing Mon, Mar 8th on PBS Utah". PBSUtah.org. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ a b "TV Schedule list showing Tue, Mar 9th on PBS Utah". PBSUtah.org. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (4 June 2018). "Oasis Animation Announces Major Expansion, New Broadcast Deals". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 26 September 2020.