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The first season of the television series Arthur was originally broadcast on PBS in the United States from October 7 to November 15, 1996, and contains 30 episodes with each episode containing two 11-minute segments, making it the longest season of the show.
The second season of the television series Arthur was originally broadcast on PBS in the United States from October 20, 1997, to April 17, 1998, and contains 20 episodes. This season, like seasons 1 and 3, was released on DVD in Europe only; due to the fact that this was actually two production seasons combined into one long season for US airings, the first ten episodes for this season can be found on the "Series 2" DVD and the last ten can be found on "Series 3."
The third season of the television series Arthur was originally broadcast on PBS in the United States from November 16, 1998 to January 1, 1999 and contains 15 episodes. This season, like seasons 1 and 2, was released on DVD in Europe only.
The fourth season of the television series Arthur was originally broadcast on PBS in the United States from October 4 to 18, 1999 and contains 10 episodes. It is the last season with Luke Reid voicing Brain. Oliver Grainger has replaced Michael Caloz as D.W. due to Caloz's voice changing after the previous season.
The fifth season of the television series Arthur was originally broadcast on PBS in the United States from September 25 to November 27, 2000, and contains 10 episodes. The special "Arthur's Perfect Christmas" served as the finale to this season. Steven Crowder replaced Luke Reid as Brain. This is the last season where Michael Yarmush voices Arthur due to his voice changing. Starting in season 9, he returns to voice the character Slink, one of the Tough Customers. Yarmush additionally will return to play Arthur one more time in the final episode of the series, "All Grown Up" by voicing the character's adult self. This is also the last season where Ricky Mabe voices Timmy Tibble due to his voice changing as well. Alex Trebek guest starred as Alex Lebek on the season premiere "Arthur and the Big Riddle".
The sixth season of the television series Arthur was originally broadcast on PBS in the United States on September 24 to November 26, 2001 and contains 10 episodes. A shortened version of the remix of the opening theme song, "Believe in Yourself", is played at the ending credits of this season as a promotion for the third music album of the franchise. Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan guest starred on "The Good Sport" as herself. Justin Bradley took over the role of Arthur from Michael Yarmush, who had voiced the character for several years. The transition was prompted by the natural progression of age, as Yarmush was becoming too old to convincingly portray the young aardvark. This particular season marks the only instance in which Bradley voiced Arthur, a decision made by executive producers Carol Greenwald and Peter Moss. They noted that while Bradley's performance had merit, his voice was significantly deeper than Yarmush's, lacking the youthful vocal range that had been a defining characteristic of the beloved character. As a result of this shift in casting, fans experienced a noticeable change in Arthur's voice, which might have affected their connection to the character. Additionally, Samuel Holden replaced Ricky Mabe in the role of Timmy Tibble, further cementing the adjustments made in the show's voice cast. These casting changes underscore the challenges that animated series often face as time progresses and original voice actors change, requiring producers to seek new talent while attempting to maintain continuity and fidelity to the characters that audiences have come to know and love. it will be the final occasion that Steven Crowder lends his voice to the character Brain, and similarly, Oliver Grainger will be voicing D.W. for the last time. The versions of these episodes with Bradley's voice were distributed in International VHS and DVD home media, and they are still aired on TV in countries outside and in North America.
The seventh season of the television series Arthur was originally broadcast on PBS in the United States from October 8 to November 29, 2002 and contains 10 episodes.
The eighth season of the television series Arthur was originally broadcast on PBS Kids in the United States from September 15 to December 26, 2003 and contains 10 episodes. for the beloved characters Arthur and Sue Ellen Armstrong, as it is the last one featuring the voice talents of Mark Rendall and Patricia Rodriguez, respectively. For many years, these actors have brought depth and personality to the iconic roles, allowing viewers to connect with the stories in a meaningful way. The departure of both voice actors signifies not only a change in the character portrayals but also a shift in the series’ overall atmosphere, as new actors will take up the mantle in future seasons. Additionally, this season serves as a pivotal point in the history of the show's production, being the final season before CINAR, the original production company behind Arthur, underwent a rebranding to become Cookie Jar Entertainment in the following year. Evan Smirnow took over the role of George from Mitchell Rothpan. alongside with, Alexina Cowan and Sally Taylor-Isherwood, who replaced Patricia Rodriguez and Vanessa Lengies in voicing the characters Catherine and Emily, respectively.
The ninth season of the television series Arthur was originally broadcast on PBS Kids Go! in the United States from December 27, 2004, to April 8, 2005, and contains 10 episodes. Cameron Ansell stepped into the starring role, lending his vocal talents to bring the titular character of Arthur to life, taking over from the previous voice actor Mark Rendall. Jessica Kardos also joined the cast, succeeding Patricia Rodriguez as the new voice behind Sue Ellen Armstrong, imbuing the character with her unique charm and personality. Additionally, Eleanor Noble took on the role of George from Evan Smirnow, while Paul-Stuart Brown replaced Alex Hood as the voice of the intelligent and logical Brain. Interestingly, in a collaborative effort, Hood and Brown initially shared the role of voicing Brain together during this transitional season. However, in the 10th and 11th seasons, Brown took over as the sole voice actor for Brain, marking season 9 as the final season in which Alex Hood would voice the character. Behind the scenes, the animation studio CINAR also underwent a rebranding during this time, becoming known as Cookie Jar Entertainment. This new identity would remain until 2012, after the conclusion of the show's 15th season, when Cookie Jar merged with DHX Media, signaling yet another evolution in the production of this long-running and much-adored series.
The tenth season of the television series Arthur was originally produced in 2005 and broadcast on PBS Kids Go! in the United States from May 15 to May 26, 2006 and contains 10 episodes. The DVD set for the season was released in region 1 on March 25, 2008. This included downloadable teaching materials and described video for the visually impaired. The season's guest stars are Édgar Rentería, Mike Timlin, Johnny Damon, and Ming Tsai. This marks the final season in which Jason Szwimmer lends his voice to the beloved character D.W. This is the second season of Arthur where the episodes aired in one month, following season 4.
The eleventh season of 'Arthur,' which aired on PBS Kids Go! from June 25 to September 7, 2007, stands as a pivotal chapter in the beloved animated series renowned for its engaging storytelling and valuable life lessons tailored for children. With ten episodes composed of a total of 19 segments, As the series evolved, notable changes in voice talent underscored a transition that would resonate with long-time fans. This season marked the last that featured Cameron Ansell as the voice of Arthur before his return as the new character Rafi in season sixteen. The shift in voice talent was further accentuated by Robert Naylor stepping in to take over the role of D.W. from Jason Szwimmer, this is also the same season in which Paul-Stuart Brown will be voicing Brain for the last time. These changes not only highlighted the series' continuous evolution but also signaled a generational shift that reflected the growing and changing nature of its audience. Additionally, the eleventh season remains particularly memorable for the heartfelt farewell to Eleanor Noble, who voiced George; the voice actress would not return until season fourteen. The transition was also marked by the departure of Tyler Brody-Stein and Ryan Tilson from the role of Tibble Twins, signaling an end to an era for the show's voice cast. Furthermore, this season is notable as the last animated by AKOM, a studio that was a staple in the series' production for many years.
The twelfth season of the television series Arthur was originally broadcast on PBS Kids Go! in the United States from October 6, 2008, until April 24, 2009, and contains 20 episodes. The 10 episodes listed below were broadcast as season 10, and the other 10 were broadcast as season 13. This resulted all of season 13 episodes airing in several countries such as Canada and United Kingdom for many months prior the U.S. broadcast. This season was created and originally aired in the 16:9 widescreen format in Non-US markets though still in 480i; in the U.S., they were and continued to be aired in 4:3, with the left and right sides cropped out. The animation was produced by Animation Services HK Ltd. instead of by AKOM. This was also the first season where Michael Hirsh was credited as the executive producer.
The thirteenth season of the beloved animated series 'Arthur' marked a significant chapter in the show's history, originally broadcast on PBS Kids Go! from October 12, 2009, to April 9, 2010. Comprising 10 episodes, this season continued to explore the themes of friendship, learning, and social issues that have endeared it to audiences for years. Notably, it aired in several countries, including the UK on CBBC and Canada on TVOKids, before making its way to U.S. viewers, showcasing 'Arthur's' international appeal and the universal relatability of its storytelling.
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- ↑ "Arthur << KET". Kentucky Educational Television. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
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- 1 2 "Arthur - Follow The Bouncing Ball/Buster Baxter & the Letter From The Sea". ABC2 on-line program guide. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 1 October 2010.
- 1 2 "Arthur - Around The World In 11 Minutes/Muffy And The Big Bad Blog". ABC2 on-line program guide. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 1 October 2010.
- 1 2 "Arthur - I Wanna Hold Your Hand/Whistling In The Wind". ABC2 on-line program guide. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 1 October 2010.
- 1 2 "Arthur - Nicked By A Name/The Play's The Thing". ABC2 on-line program guide. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 1 October 2010.
- 1 2 "Arthur - Buster's Garden Of Grief/Through The Looking Glasses". ABC2 on-line program guide. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 1 October 2010.
- 1 2 "Arthur - Arthur Unravels/All the Rage". ABC2 on-line program guide. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- 1 2 "Arthur - S.W.E.A.T./To Eat or not to Eat". ABC2 on-line program guide. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- 1 2 "Arthur - Muffy's Classy Classics Club/Best Enemies". ABC2 on-line program guide. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- 1 2 "Arthur - The Agent of Change/D.W. Unties the Knot". ABC2 on-line program guide. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- 1 2 "Arthur - Trouble with Trophies/The Butler Did... What?". ABC2 on-line program guide. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- 1 2 "Arthur - Tales of Grotesquely Grim Bunny/Pet Projects". ABC2 on-line program guide. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- 1 2 "Arthur". ABC2 on-line program guide. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 14 October 2010.
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- General references
- "Arthur: Episode Guide". MSN TV. Archived from the original on 8 January 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
- "Season 14". Arthur episodes. PBS parents . Retrieved 30 December 2010.
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