List of Gullah Gullah Island episodes

This is a list of episodes for American musical children's television series, Gullah Gullah Island .

Episodes

Season 1 (1994)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
1	1	"Ron's Birthday"	Chuck Vinson	Jeffrey Solomon	October 25, 1994 (1994-10-25)
Ron's in for a huge surprise as Natalie and the kids prepare a secret celebration for his birthday. Shaina and her friend Sara make presents for Ron out of clay, but will James find the right gift for his Dad?
2	2	"Charleston Market"	Chuck Vinson	Fracaswell Hyman	October 26, 1994 (1994-10-26)
A trip off Gullah Gullah Island to the bustling Charleston Market is the occasion for visits with a woodcarver, a basketweaver, and for Natalie to sell her beautiful dolls. James gets a kick out of buying beads to make a necklace for his mother.
3	3	"The Binyah Binyah Polliwog Show"	Liz Plonka	Fracaswell Hyman	November 14, 1994 (1994-11-14)
When James gets angry with Binyah Binyah and says some hurtful words, the poor creature gets upset and runs away. Binyah Binyah's absence triggers heartfelt memories of the fun and the love he's brought into their lives, as Ron, Natalie, and kids explore the origins and habits of the Binyah Binyah Polliwog species. James also learns how important it is to be nice to someone you care about even when they make a mistake.
4	4	"Gullah Gullah Island Day"	Chuck Vinson	Fracaswell Hyman	November 2, 1994 (1994-11-02)
Join Ron, Natalie, and the kids as they come together with their friends for an outdoor celebration of the rich heritage of Gullah Gullah Island. Song, dance, and games, not to mention some delicious down-home cooking, are the order of the day. Shaina gets over stage fright and joins the rest of the family on stage for a rousing rendition of the Gullah Gullah Island theme.
5	5	"Going Places"	Chuck Vinson	Susan Kim	November 4, 1994 (1994-11-04)
On the move--planes, trains, automobiles, donkeys, elephants...everything but the Previa family van, which won't start when Ron, Natalie, and James try to go on a trip. But Marisol's Abuelo the best mechanic in the world has the van rolling in no time and the Alstons takes a jaunt on Mr. Bradley's shrimp boat.
6	6	"Yes I Can"	Liz Plonka	Eric Weiner	November 3, 1994 (1994-11-03)
Shaina agonizes about not being able to tie her shoelaces and James is embarrassed when he tries to whistle but can't. The kids find out that the only way to learn something is by believing in yourself and trying again and again. A lesson in the art of tie-dye restores Shaina's confidence and James leads the others in a whistling parade.
7	7	"Rain, Rain Go Away"	Chuck Vinson	Fracaswell Hyman	October 24, 1994 (1994-10-24)
It's raining, it's boring...but not on Gullah Gullah Island. When the kids put their heads together they come up with exciting ways to occupy themselves indoors on a rainy day. Once the sun comes out, James and Marisol teach Binyah Binyah a new way of looking at himself and the Alstons hit the beach for some serious kite-flying.
8	8	"Baby Animals"	Liz Plonka	Carin Greenberg Baker	November 28, 1994 (1994-11-28)
When Natalie goes through a basket of James's and Shaina's baby clothes, thoughts on Gullah Gullah Island turn to babies and little things. Marisol and Armando show off their new pet chicks and Ranger Mike Walker teaches the kids about baby birds and mother turtles. Binyah Binyah Polliwog reminds us that although he's so big, he's just a baby too.
9	9	"Oops!"	Liz Plonka	Teleplay by: Fracaswell Hyman Story by: Fracaswell Hyman & Jeffrey Solomon	December 14, 1994 (1994-12-14)
Everybody makes mistakes every once in a while, and the folks on Gullah Gullah Island are no exception. After a series of mishaps, Vanessa and James learn that mistakes are just a part of life and that people don't love you any less if you mess up once in a while. Meanwhile, a lovestruck Binyah Binyah Polliwog makes valiant efforts to reach the bird of his dreams.
10	10	"James' Treasure Box"	Chuck Vinson	Mollie Fermaglich & Fracaswell Hyman	December 6, 1994 (1994-12-06)
Lobster claws and old spark plugs--these are some of the weird things collector James carries around in a tattered shoebox and a trip to the beach with Ranger Mike yields even more "treasures". Ron and Natalie decide it's time James had a proper place to keep his things.
11	11	"Please Don't Eat the Alstons"	Liz Plonka	Jeffrey Solomon	November 7, 1994 (1994-11-07)
Big fat biscuits, cookies, broccoli, fresh fruit and other treats are on the menu in this mouth-watering episode which includes a fun-filled trip to the Gullah Gullah Island supermarket and a cameo appearance by a superhero made out of okra. A trail of crumbs leads the kids to a mysterious cookie thief and James learns not to be so hasty in laying the blame on others.
12	12	"Carnival"	Liz Plonka	Pat Cummings	December 12, 1994 (1994-12-12)
When Juana (Iris Chacón) brings gifts of musical instruments back from Puerto Rico, everybody decides that a dress-up Carnival is the only way to go. Imaginations run wild as folks come up with outrageous disguises and James and Natalie try on different faces at the local mask shop.
13	13	"Relaciones Familiares"	Liz Plonka	Fracaswell Hyman	December 2, 1994 (1994-12-02)
The Alstons' house on Gullah Gullah Island is a family kind of place, where friends and even polliwogs are invited to make themselves at home. Cousin Vanessa talks...and...talks to her parents far away in Africa and Armando and Marisol show that just because brothers and sisters fight all the time that doesn't mean they don't love each other. Juana teaches the kids some new Spanish words.
14	14	"The Green Show"	Liz Plonka	Susan Kim	November 9, 1994 (1994-11-09)
Shaina's going to plant her first seedlings in the family garden, so Natalie takes her to visit their friend and neighbor Farmer Holmes. Farmer Holmes gives Shaina a crash course in gardening and back home, even Binyah Binyah Polliwog shows he has a green thumb.
15	15	"The School Show"	Liz Plonka	Teleplay by: Eric Weiner Story by: Eric Weiner & Fracaswell Hyman	November 30, 1994 (1994-11-30)
Shaina's always been curious about what the older kids do in school all day and finally, she and her friend Sara are getting to visit a real kindergarten. Lively stage performance by the Georgia Sea Island Singers has the kids hopping and bopping to traditional games like "Hambone", while others learn new uses for shaving cream. Ron introduces an upbeat new version of the alphabet song.
16	16	"Say What?!"	Chuck Vinson	Eric Weiner	December 8, 1994 (1994-12-08)
On a quiet day on Gullah Gullah Island, Natalie likes to cover her eyes and just listen to the sounds around her--chirping birds, an airplane overhead, breaking glass. Ron the handyman is at it again as the kids learn that listening to the world around us can be just as exciting as seeing or touching. Shaina plays conductor for a day with the Brotherhood Gospel Singers.
17	17	"Rhythm & Rhyme All the Time"	Liz Plonka	Teleplay by: Carin Greenberg Baker & Fracaswell Hyman	November 17, 1994 (1994-11-17)
Flower, shower, Spring, swing, Cat, hat--on Gullah Gullah Island the beat goes on as rhyming fever spreads like wildfire among the Alstons and their friends. Homeboy James struts his stuff with a new rap tune and Ron adds a twist to some well-known nursery rhymes and stories. Even Binyah Binyah gets into the groove with some wacky inventions of his own.

Season 2 (1995–96)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
18	1	"Let the Games Begin"	Chuck Vinson	Craig Shemin	September 10, 1995 (1995-09-10)
James goes on a mission to see how many kinds of games he can find. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Marisol teach Binyah Binyah some games and Binyah Binyah keeps asking to play more games much to Vanessa's frustration when she can't think of anymore games.
19	2	"Friendship-Just the Perfect Blendship"	Chuck Vinson	Kermit Frazier	September 28, 1995 (1995-09-28)
Shaina is excited about meeting a new boy named Corey, Vanessa and James go crabbing.
20	3	"Natalie's Sick"	Chuck Vinson	Fracaswell Hyman	September 12, 1995 (1995-09-12)
The kids take care of Natalie while she is sick with a cold and Binyah Binyah picks her flowers.
21	4	"Taking Care of Business"	Chuck Vinson	Carin Greenberg Baker	September 21, 1995 (1995-09-21)
Shaina goes to the dentist.
22	5	"Double Dutch"	Chuck Vinson	Fracaswell Hyman	September 26, 1995 (1995-09-26)
Vanessa is excited to learn how to Double Dutch.
23	6	"Look Who's Balking"	Chuck Vinson	Eric Weiner	September 11, 1995 (1995-09-11)
Jessica is very jealous of losing attention to her new baby sister, Willa.
24	7	"Move Your Body"	Chuck Vinson	Willie Reale	October 11, 1995 (1995-10-11)
Jessica fears dancing so the family tries to help her get over her fears so she can enjoy dancing with them.
25	8	"My Favorite Things"	Chuck Vinson	Fracaswell Hyman	September 13, 1995 (1995-09-13)
The family shares with each other their favorite things.
26	9	"Beat It!"	Chuck Vinson	Fracaswell Hyman	September 19, 1995 (1995-09-19)
The gang learns about rhythm.
27	10	"Armando's New Home"	Carl Lauten	Carin Greenberg Baker	November 14, 1995 (1995-11-14)
The kids learn the importance of having rules.
28	11	"Spring Can Really Hang You Up"	Chuck Vinson	Teleplay by: Marc Catapano Story by: Marc Catapano & Kathleen Minton	September 18, 1995 (1995-09-18)
The gang celebrates the arrival of spring.
29	12	"Whose Friend Are You Anyway?"	Chuck Vinson	Fracaswell Hyman	September 20, 1995 (1995-09-20)
James gets jealous of his new great best friend.
30	13	"Gullah Gullah Ghoul-Land"	Chuck Vinson	Hillary Rollins	October 17, 1995 (1995-10-17)
The kids get scared while sleeping outside.
31	14	"Things That Go Bump in the Night"	Chuck Vinson	Fracaswell Hyman	October 2, 1995 (1995-10-02)
The family is awakened at night by something.
32	15	"The Pet Show"	Chuck Vinson	Fracaswell Hyman	September 11, 1996 (1996-09-11)
Vanessa is given the task of watching the class pet rabbit over the weekend. But when the rabbit goes missing, it's up to Vanessa and James's new club, The Lost and Found Agency, to find him.
33	16	"The Troll That Ate Gullah Gullah Island"	Chuck Vinson	Carin Greenberg Baker	November 3, 1995 (1995-11-03)
All the kids act to their own version of "The Three Billy Goats Gruff".
34	17	"The Talent Show"	Chuck Vinson	Fracaswell Hyman	October 25, 1995 (1995-10-25)
The family holds a talent show to raise money to buy a new bike for Vanessa after her old bike broke.
35	18	"Grandmas and Grandpas"	Chuck Vinson	Teleplay by: Lynn Nottage & Fracaswell Hyman Story by: Lynn Nottage	September 12, 1996 (1996-09-12)
Grandma visits the family and the kids learn about grandparents.
36	19	"Get Out of My Hair"	Chuck Vinson	Teleplay by: Lynn Nottage & Fracaswell Hyman Story by: Lynn Nottage & Maria Magdalena Perez	December 26, 1995 (1995-12-26)
Simeon gets his first haircut, James puts on a beard and the girls have their very own hair show.
37	20	"Feeling Soup"	Chuck Vinson	Eric Weiner	September 13, 1996 (1996-09-13)
The kids and family learn about different feelings.
38	21	"Mercy Mercy Me"	Chuck Vinson	Eric Weiner	October 19, 1995 (1995-10-19)
The gang learns to recycle and organizes their very own cleanup. Note: The episode's title and plot are faithful to Marvin Gaye's 1971 song of the same name.
39	22	"Miss Ella Mae Breadsticks"	Carl Lauten	Fracaswell Hyman	November 16, 1995 (1995-11-16)
Shaina is embarrassed of her imaginary friend. Meanwhile, the kids learn about driftwood art.
40	23	"Shaina's Birthday"	Chuck Vinson	Pat Cummings	June 13, 1995 (1995-06-13)
It's Shaina's fifth birthday and she's excited about Sudzy the clown coming over. But when Ron gets the news about Sudzy having a cold and not being able to make it, Shaina is upset and tries to cancel her party. But with help from the family, Shaina changes her mind and decided that it turned out to be the best birthday she's ever had and wishes she could have one like this every day.

Season 3 (1996)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
41	1	"What's Up with Jobs?"	Chuck Vinson	Eric Weiner	October 16, 1996 (1996-10-16)
The kids learn about all different types of jobs.
42	2	"Away All Boats"	Chuck Vinson	Eric Weiner	June 8, 1996 (1996-06-08)
Mia and the kids help build a paper boat.
43	3	"How You Sound"	Chuck Vinson	Kermit Frazier	June 9, 1996 (1996-06-09)
The family sings and acts in their very own band. James, Vanessa and Bryan come with a hip-hop rendition of "Pop Goes the Weasel".
44	4	"The Gullah Gullah Games"	Chuck Vinson	Teleplay by: Marc Catapano Story by: Marc Catapano & Kathleen Minton	November 5, 1996 (1996-11-05)
Pro-basketball player, Dennis Scott, teaches James to play basketball and the importance of practice.
45	5	"Chansome's Big Surprises"	Chuck Vinson	Kermit Frazier	September 8, 1996 (1996-09-08)
Chansome has a big surprise for the family.
46	6	"A Day at the Beach"	Chuck Vinson	Hillary Rollins	September 22, 1996 (1996-09-22)
The family spends the day at the beach.
47	7	"Binyah Binyah's Parade"	Chuck Vinson	Andy Yerkes	October 27, 1996 (1996-10-27)
Binyah Binyah is lonely and dreams of a big parade.
48	8	"Animal See, Animal Do"	Chuck Vinson	Eric Weiner	September 30, 1996 (1996-09-30)
Shaina is upset when she can't have a horse.
49	9	"Food, Glorious Food"	Chuck Vinson	Carin Greenberg-Baker	November 11, 1996 (1996-11-11)
The family prepares food for a potluck dinner.
50	10	"Home Alone with Grandma"	Chuck Vinson	Kermit Frazier	October 9, 1996 (1996-10-09)
The kids spend the weekend alone with Grandma while Ron and Natalie take a trip for two. Shaina is worried that Grandma won't do things right but learns that communication is the key into making things not seem so different.
51	11	"Fixing a Hurt"	Chuck Vinson	Carin Greenberg-Baker	October 14, 1996 (1996-10-14)
Ranger Mike takes Shaina to see how to help an injured animal at the vets after Shaina hurt her knee at the house earlier that day.
52	12	"Special Places"	Chuck Vinson	Kermit Frazier	October 22, 1996 (1996-10-22)
The kids learn about special places that people go to for a quiet time. Vanessa makes one in the garage after being annoyed by Shaina's tea party.

Season 4 (1997–98)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
53	1	"Simeon's Day"	Chuck Vinson	Teleplay by: Carin Greenberg-Baker Story by: Nancy Krulik & Carin Greenberg-Baker	March 11, 1998 (1998-03-11)
Simeon has a special day with many surprises including hot dogs for breakfast and a puppet show.
54	2	"Family Day"	Otis Sallid	Eric Weiner	December 6, 1997 (1997-12-06)
James is upset when Saturday doesn't go as he planned but learns that it's best to just relax and be flexible.
55	3	"The Mighty Cootas"	Otis Sallid	Don Gillies	February 16, 1998 (1998-02-16)
Shaina and Binyah Binyah play baseball for the Cootas and learn that being a good sport is the right thing to do when playing games, no matter if you win, lose, or even make a mistake.
56	4	"Campout"	Otis Sallid	Eric Weiner	February 8, 1998 (1998-02-08)
The family goes on a camping trip in the woods. Shaina is nervous about it because it's her first time camping but the family helps her have fun with it.
57	5	"Here Come the Hatchlings"	Carl Lauten	Teleplay by: Carin Greenberg-Baker Story by: Carin Greenberg-Baker & Annie Evans	March 3, 1998 (1998-03-03)
Vanessa stays home while the family goes with Ranger Mike to see turtles hatch.
58	6	"Binyah the Barbarian"	Otis Sallid	Teleplay by: Carin Greenberg-Baker Story by: David Wyatt	February 15, 1998 (1998-02-15)
Binyah Binyah learns proper table etiquette and how to act at an anniversary party.
59	7	"Magic Show"	Carl Lauten	Noel MacNeal	February 11, 1998 (1998-02-11)
James can't seem to get his magic tricks to work.
60	8	"Gullah Rocks"	Otis Sallid	Lisa Jones	March 5, 1998 (1998-03-05)
When Vanessa goes to try out for the G-Funk Band, Shaina feels sad and lonely. But with help from Ron and Natalie, she eventually builds her confidence and learns to be herself.
61	9	"Stray Dog Blues"	Otis Sallid	Teleplay by: Carin Greenberg-Baker Story by: James Ponti & Carin Greenberg-Baker	April 7, 1998 (1998-04-07)
Jessica's dog runs away right before the Gullah Gullah Island pet show.
62	10	"James's New Buddy"	Otis Sallid	Teleplay by: Kermit Frazier Story by: Maria Perez & Kermit Frazier	March 9, 1998 (1998-03-09)
The family is introduced to James's new friend. However, Vanessa and Jessica bicker.
63	11	"The Hottest Day of the Year"	Carl Lauten	Teleplay by: Marc Catapano Story by: Kathleen Minton & Marc Catapano	February 24, 1998 (1998-02-24)
On a very hot day, the air conditioning in the house breaks, and everyone try to find new ways to cool off.
64	12	"A Barrel of Laughs"	Chuck Vinson	Eric Weiner	March 23, 1998 (1998-03-23)
The gang tries to make each other laugh on "Tickle My Ticklebone Day".
65	13	"Binyah Goes to School"	Chuck Vinson	Carin Greenberg-Baker	March 15, 1998 (1998-03-15)
Binyah Binyah goes to school with the kids.
66	14	"A Gullah Gullah Christmas"	Carl Lauten	Fracaswell Hyman	December 11, 1997 (1997-12-11)
Shaina dreams that she is in the north pole. Note: This is the Christmas special of Gullah Gullah Island.
67	15	"Big and Small"	Carl Lauten	Don Gillies	February 22, 1998 (1998-02-22)
The family goes on a bicycle outing, Shaina teaches Simeon many new things.
68	16	"The Big Sleepover"	Chuck Vinson	Carin Greenberg-Baker & Kermit Frazier	April 1, 1998 (1998-04-01)
The children feud over who gets to sleep in the living room during each other own sleepovers.
69	17	"Lightning is Frightening"	Otis Sallid	Carin Greenberg-Baker	December 26, 1997 (1997-12-26)
The family tries to help Vanessa overcome her fear of thunder and lightning.
70	18	"Polliwog Day"	Carl Lauten	Fracaswell Hyman	February 12, 1998 (1998-02-12)
The family learns all about frogs.

Season 5 (2000)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
71	1	"You Wanna Salsa"	Unknown	Unknown	March 6, 2000 (2000-03-06) [1]
Salsa fever hits Gullah Gullah Island! The gang learns how to dance it, play it, and even meets one of the greatest salsa musicians of all time--Tito Puente!
72	2	"Shake, Rattle and Roll"	Otis Sallid	Eric Weiner	March 7, 2000 (2000-03-07) [2]
Shaina receives her first pair of tap shoes and Binyah Binyah is excited to see that you can make music with your feet.

References

1. "The Daily Herald from Provo, Utah". Newspapers.com. March 4, 2000. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
2. "The Daily Herald from Provo, Utah". Newspapers.com. 5 March 2000. Retrieved 10 December 2023.