1996

S2.E1 ∙ Arthur Meets Mister Rogers/Draw!

Sun, Oct 19, 1997

Arthur tries to keep his friends from learning that Mr. Rogers is staying at his house; Francine becomes the target of nasty cartoons.

8.2 /10

S2.E2 ∙ Binky Barnes, Art Expert/Arthur's Lucky Pencil

Mon, Oct 20, 1997

1. "Binky Barnes, Art Expert": Arthur and Buster are teamed up with Binky to do a report on a piece of art from the museum. Arthur and Buster think that they're doomed, and decide to let Binky do his report while they do a report on a different piece of art. 2. "Arthur's Lucky Pencil": Arthur uses a pencil that seems to be lucky and then lends it to his friends. But it gets shorter and shorter, so Arthur decides to use it for emergencies only.

7.9 /10

S2.E3 ∙ D.W., the Picky Eater/Buster and the Daredevils

Tue, Oct 21, 1997

'D.W. the Picky Eater': Because D.W. made a big fuss over the salad she was served had spinach, her mom says that she can't eat at restaurants until she learns to eat everything on her plate. Can Arthur get D.W. to eat spinach?/'Buster and the Daredevils': Arthur and Buster want Toby and Slink to teach them some skating tricks, but Toby and Slink say that they have to do some dares first. Arthur quits before the first dare, but Buster keeps on fulfilling dare after dare.

7.8 /10

S2.E4 ∙ Go to Your Room, D.W/Arthur Makes a Movie

Wed, Oct 22, 1997

'Arthur Makes a Movie': Because Arthur and his friends are too young to see a real "James Hound" movie, they decide to make their own/Go to Your Room, D.W.: D.W. thinks that it is unfair that she is being punished and that it's all Kate's fault.

8.1 /10

S2.E5 ∙ Arthur's Underwear/Francine Frensky, Olympic Rider

Thu, Oct 23, 1997

1. "Arthur's Underwear": Arthur can't stop laughing about Binky's pants splitting during class, until Arthur keeps having nightmares about his underwear. Can Buster help make the bad dreams go away? 2. "Francine Frensky, Olympic Rider": Francine has saved up enough money for riding lessons, but her sister Catherine has to take her. It turns out that Catherine is better at riding a horse than Francine is. Francine is humiliated when she overhears Stanley the instructor tell Catherine that Francine is not quite up to her level.

7.4 /10

S2.E6 ∙ Buster Baxter, Cat Saver/Play it Again, D.W.

Sun, Oct 26, 1997

1. "Buster Baxter, Cat Saver": Who is the biggest hero in Elwood City? Buster Baxter! Actually, all that happened was that a cat that was stuck in a tree wanted to eat the fish that was in Buster's ice cream, so the cat decided to jump onto Buster. At first, Buster tells everyone that he was just in the right place at the right time, but then he starts acting like a big shot and makes up a TV series in which his character is a super hero. 2. "Play It Again, D.W.": D.W. listens to her "Crazy Bus" CD all the time, and Arthur is tired of hearing that song. The Read family attends "Crazy Bus Live," and Arthur is embarrassed. When D.W. discovers that her "Crazy Bus" is missing, she accuses Arthur.

7.6 /10

S2.E7 ∙ Arthur's TV-Free Week/Night Fright

Mon, Oct 27, 1997

Arthur's TV-Free Week: It's trouble, right here in Elwood City. The kids--and their parents--have all pledged not to watch TV for one whole week. That's days, hours, and a whole bunch of minutes (10,680 to be exact, as Buster is horrified to discover). Can they last? Who will be the first to break? Night Fright: Big, brave Binky Barnes. He'd be toast if people ever discovered he can't sleep without a night light. It's his deepest, darkest secret. When Arthur spends the night, and discovers the truth, Binky has no choice but to try... bribery.

7.9 /10

S2.E8 ∙ Arthur vs. the Piano/The Big Blow-Up

Tue, Oct 28, 1997

Arthur vs. The Piano: "Local Boy Wrecks Concert!" "Bad, Bad Musician!" These are the headlines Arthur can all-too-easily imagine, after he gets stage fright during a rehearsal. Now he's terrified of playing to another audience. Will he be able to get through his recital without any mistakes? Or should he just move far, far away? The Big Blow-Up: When two very opinionated friends butt heads, look out! Can Francine and The Brain put aside their differences (their "rancor," as Brain would describe it) for the good of the soccer team? Probably not--so Arthur and Buster decide to "write" some wrongs.

7.6 /10

S2.E9 ∙ Lost!/The Short, Quick Summer

Wed, Oct 29, 1997

Lost!: For an eight-year-old, Arthur is usually pretty cool. Except for D.W., there's not too much that upsets him. But one day, Arthur falls asleep on a bus and awakens in a strange--and scary--part of town. Will he ever find his way home? Can he keep himself from crying? And will D.W. ever forgive Arthur for scaring her like that? The Short, Quick Summer: Summer vacation is over? It just started! What about all those great, fun things Arthur intended to do--like have adventures and explore the unfathomable mysteries of space? As Arthur learns, you don't have to go far from home to have a great summer.

7.9 /10

S2.E10 ∙ D.W. Goes to Washington/Arthur's Mystery Envelope

Thu, Oct 30, 1997

D.W. Goes to Washington: D.W.'s on her way to Washington. (Someone should have called ahead and warned the government). She's bored, bored, BORED by it all until she gets lost during a tour of the White House. A kind employee reunites her with her family and invites them all in for pizza. (Come to think of it, the guy sure has a nice office. And doesn't he look a little... familiar?) Arthur's Mystery Envelope: When Mr. Haney gives Arthur a sealed envelope to bring home to Mom, Arthur fears the worst. (His friends are only too eager to help him imagine what "the worst" might be.) Is Arthur being sentenced to summer school? Does he HAVE to give the envelope to Mom, or could he just sort of... misplace it?

8 /10

S2.E11 ∙ D.W.'s Deer Friend/Buster Hits the Books

Sun, Apr 05, 1998

D.W.'s Deer Friend: The Reads go on a camping trip, and D.W. wants to bring a little bit of nature back home--a rather large deer named Walter! Buster Hits the Books: Somehow, Buster has managed to get through school without ever reading a book. But now the pressure's on--he's got just one week to finish a whole, entire book--with CHAPTERS!-- and write about it! Will he live to tell the tale?

8 /10

S2.E12 ∙ Arthur's Faraway Friend/Arthur and the Square Dance

Mon, Apr 06, 1998

Arthur's Faraway Friend: Arthur's in the midst of writing a great adventure story with Buster when he gets some very bad news--Buster is leaving town to go live with his Dad for a while. Is this the end of their story? Is it the end of their friendship? Arthur and The Square Dance: Does Francine have a crush on Arthur? That's what Binky thinks--and soon even Arthur is beginning to wonder. Can Arthur avoid Francine, and her cooties, for the rest of his life?

8 /10

S2.E13 ∙ Water and the Brain/Arthur the Unfunny

Tue, Apr 07, 1998

Water and The Brain: Is The Brain a snob? That seems to be the only explanation for why he won't go to Waterworld with the rest of his friends. But Arthur concludes that theory is all wet as he tries to discover what's really bugging the Brain. Arthur The Unfunny: Arthur's a notorious joke-killer. But when he's scheduled to perform as a carnival clown, Arthur decides he'll learn how to make people laugh--or else!

7.8 /10

S2.E14 ∙ Sue Ellen's Lost Diary/Arthur's Knee

Wed, Apr 08, 1998

Sue Ellen's Lost Diary: Poor Sue Ellen has lost the one thing she's never without--her diary. But as her friends help her look for it, they start to wonder--how come she won't let them read it? What's IN this diary anyway? Arthur's Knee: Arthur's hurt his knee but won't tell Mom--because then she'd know he'd been playing down at the dump. (Where he was NOT allowed to go). Can The Brain and D.W. convince Arthur to face up to it and take his tetanus shot like a man--umm, an aardvark?

8.2 /10

S2.E15 ∙ Grandma Thora Appreciation Day/Fern's Slumber Party

Thu, Apr 09, 1998

Grandma Thora Appreciation Day: Arthur and D.W. are planning a surprise party for Grandma Thora. They're doing it all by themselves--thank you very much--and they're not even fighting! But somehow, in the midst of all the party-planning mayhem, one teeny detail gets forgotten--the guest of honor! Fern's Slumber Party: Shy Fern hosts a slumber party at her mother's urging. Her guests are sure it will be the most boring party of all time--but when disaster strikes, Fern's special talents save the day. Or, in this case, the night!

7.9 /10

S2.E16 ∙ Love Notes for Muffy/D.W. Blows the Whistle

Sun, Apr 12, 1998

Love Notes For Muffy: When Muffy tries to bribe the judges at the school science fair, Francine and The Brain plot revenge. But the thrill is short-lived after Muffy turns the tables, and the joke, on them. D.W. Blows The Whistle: D.W., a newly-deputized Junior Safety Officer, has a reputation for being a strict enforcer of the rules--well, OK, a tattle-tale. How far--or how high--will she go to make sure everyone is safe and sound?

8 /10

S2.E17 ∙ Francine Redecorates/Arthur the Loser

Mon, Apr 13, 1998

Francine Redecorates: Francine likes bats and lizards, while Catherine's taste runs to lace. Normally, it's fun to be different, but not if you're two sisters sharing the same room. Space gets very tight at the Frensky's, when this odd couple decides they've had enough togetherness. Arthur The Loser: There's only one thing in life Arthur really wants--and that's to say "I win!" like the kids he sees on TV. But whether he's playing basketball or a brand-new board game, Arthur just can't stop losing. Is it really so wrong to... cheat a little?

7.7 /10

S2.E18 ∙ Arthur vs. the Very Mean Crossing Guard/D.W.'s Very Bad Mood

Tue, Apr 14, 1998

Arthur vs. The Very Mean Crossing Guard: Arthur and The Brain encounter a new crossing guard on the way home from school. This guard isn't just mean, he's nuts! He charges $10 to cross the street and if you don't pay, his goons will find you!! Is this guy for real? D.W.'s Very Bad Mood: D.W. is making Arthur's life miserable! (Hard to imagine, but true.) Francine decides she'd better find the key to D.W.'s cranky behavior before Arthur loses his mind.

7.5 /10

S2.E19 ∙ D.W.'s Name Game/Finders Key-pers

Wed, Apr 15, 1998

D.W.'s Name Game: What's in a name? A lot of hurt feelings, sometimes. At least that's what D.W. and Arthur discover when their efforts to insult each other get out of control. Although the contest improves their vocabulary, the endless name-calling becomes, well, deleterious. Finders Key-Pers: Arthur, Brain, and Binky find a key--but to what? The city? The new science museum? A brand new sports car? And which of them will get to keep whatever fabulous thing they find!? When they decide to split it 50-50-50 the trouble really begins!

7.8 /10

S2.E20 ∙ How the Cookie Crumbles/Sue Ellen's Little Sister

Thu, Apr 16, 1998

How The Cookie Crumbles: What's a budding entrepreneur to do when her homemade cookies hit the big time? Especially when the recipe isn't really hers? Should Muffy do the right thing--or just keep quiet and rake in the dough? Sue Ellen's Littler Sister: Arthur and Francine would love to lend their sisters to Sue Ellen, who's sick of being an only child. But Sue Ellen realizes you should be careful what you wish for, after her quest for the perfect sibling leads her to... D.W.

8 /10