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Arthur
Season 22
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No. of episodes4 (8 segments)
Release
Original network PBS Kids
Original releaseMay 13 (2019-05-13) –
May 16, 2019 (2019-05-16)
Season chronology
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The twenty-second season of Arthur started airing on PBS Kids in the United States from May 13, 2019 to May 16, 2019. Jane Lynch guest starred on the episode "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone". [1] Roman Lutterotti replaced Jacob Ursomarzo as Arthur, Ethan Pugiotto replaced Christian Distefano as D.W., and Evan Blaylock replaced Max Friedman Cole as Brain.

Production

On March 28, 2018, Jessica Kardos, the voice of Sue Ellen Armstrong revealed on Twitter that she and Holly Gauthier-Frankel (the voice of Fern Walters) were recording new episodes of Arthur . [2] New episodes were still being recorded as late as November 2018. [3] [4]

On May 25, 2018, Bruce Dinsmore (the voice of Binky Barnes, Mr. Read, and Bailey) confirmed that he had recorded new episodes, saying, "we got lots more coming" and "there's some good surprises". [5] Dinsmore also revealed that there will be a guest star this season, who is "an actress everyone would know". [5] [nb 1]

The first official announce of Season 22 came on June 4, 2018 when Oasis Animation confirmed that it would produce four more seasons of Arthur , up to Season 25. [7] [8]

On November 16, 2018, Dinsmore announced on Twitter that he had recorded his "very last session" for Arthur . [3] [nb 2] He later clarified that "he didn't intend to make an announcement of any kind", and that Arthur had "lots of new episodes coming". [9] [nb 3]

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleWritten byStoryboard byOriginal air date
240a1a"Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone" [10] Peter K. HirschAllan JeffreyMay 13, 2019 (2019-05-13)

Arthur and his friends are shockingly surprised that Mr. Ratburn is getting married. During the wedding, they learn that he has married a man.

NOTE: The episode was withheld from airing by Alabama Public Television (APT) and the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) as it showcased same-sex marriage. [11] [12]
240b1b"The Feud" [10] Jon GreenbergHélène Cossette & Nick VallinakisMay 13, 2019 (2019-05-13)
Arthur and Buster play a Dark Bunny video game, and when the game breaks, both of them accuse each other of sabotage and break up. Meanwhile, the rest of their friends choose sides and split into "teams" even after Arthur and Buster get over the fight. Together with Binky, they hatch a plan to squash the feud between their classmates.
241a2a"When Rivals Came to Roost" [13] Eliza Bent & Glen BergerJeremy O’NeillMay 14, 2019 (2019-05-14)
A classroom at Mighty Mountain Elementary School gets flooded, and its students move to Lakewood Elementary with Mr. Ratburn's class.
241b2b"The Longest Eleven Minutes" [13] Sarah Katin & Nakia Trower Shuman Karine Charlebois May 14, 2019 (2019-05-14)
Arthur, Muffy, Buster, and Ladonna must find something to do after the internet is out.
242a3a"Muffy's House Guests" [14] McPaul SmithJeremy O’NeillMay 15, 2019 (2019-05-15)
Muffy is terrified when peregrine falcons build a nest outside her bedroom window.
242b3b"Binky Can't Always Get What He Wants" [14] Peter FerlandJulien DufourMay 15, 2019 (2019-05-15)
Binky must choose between starring in a television commercial or performing in a talent show.
243a4a"Muffy's Car Campaign" [15] Matt Hoverman & Peter K. HirschHélène Cossette & Jeremy O'NeillMay 16, 2019 (2019-05-16)
When Muffy is worried that a petition to help protect the environment may put Crosswire Motors out of business permanently, she starts a car campaign.
243b4b"Truth or Poll" [15] Sarah Katin & Nakia Trower ShumanDaniel Miodini & Andreas SchusterMay 16, 2019 (2019-05-16)
Binky and the Brain make biased polls, leading to unpopular changes around the school.

Notes

  1. ↑ This was later revealed to be Jane Lynch. [6]
  2. ↑ This is specifically referring to the Arthur TV series. Dinsmore has subsequently voiced Binky Barnes in later Arthur-related content.
  3. ↑ This is true, since the final four seasons were recorded together, the voice work for this season would have coincided with the voice work for Season 23, 24, and 25 (the final season).

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References

  1. ↑ "Arthur: Season 22". Rotten Tomatoes .
  2. ↑ Kardos, Jessica (28 March 2018). "Excited to be back in the booth this morning with @HollyGeeEff ! It's been a while! #Arthur #PBSKids #voiceacting #ActorsLife #vo". Twitter . Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  3. 1 2 Dinsmore, Bruce (16 November 2018). "24 years is a good run for a gig, & this is the face I made at the very last session. Binky though seems nonplussed, he's always been tougher than me. And I was just starting to get the hang of the whole Dad thing... Thanks 'Arthur' it's been a great ride. 'And I say Hey......!'". Twitter . Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  4. ↑ Kardos, Jessica (19 September 2018). "Super happy to be headed to the studio for some more Arthur! #voiceacting #vo #actorslife #pbskids #Arthur". Twitter . Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  5. 1 2 "ECL Presents: Bruce Dinsmore". Elwood City Limits. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2022– via Tumblr.
  6. ↑ arthur.pbs (12 May 2019). "A week of new #ARTHUR episodes begins TOMORROW (Monday) on @pbskids (check local listings) with special guest @janelynchofficial! #newARTHURepisodes". Instagram . Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  7. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (4 June 2018). "Oasis Animation Announces Major Expansion, New Broadcast Deals". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  8. ↑ Dickson, Jeremy (7 June 2018). "Oasis secures investment to expand 2D operations". KidScreen . Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  9. ↑ Dinsmore, Bruce (17 November 2018). "Wow. I didn't intend to make an announcement of any kind, not my place, but Arthur fans have shown a lotta love, so thanks! New followers beware I mostly tweet about hockey. But re: Arthur - Lots of new episodes coming and then...? Well there's always the Brooklyn 99 model right?!". Twitter . Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  10. 1 2 "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone; The Feud". Rotten Tomatoes .
  11. ↑ Griffith, Janelle (20 May 2019). "Alabama Public Television refuses to air 'Arthur' episode with gay wedding". NBC News. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  12. ↑ "Arkansas public TV refuses to air 'Arthur' episode with gay marriage". KATV. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  13. 1 2 "When Rivals Came to Roost; The Longest Eleven Minutes". Rotten Tomatoes . Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  14. 1 2 "Muffy's House Guests; Binky Can't Always Get What He Wants". Rotten Tomatoes . Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  15. 1 2 "Muffy's Car Campaign; Truth or Poll". Rotten Tomatoes .
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