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Arthur
Country of origin United States
Canada
No. of episodes 10 (20 segments)
Release
Original network PBS
Original release December 20, 2004 (2004-12-20) – April 8, 2005 (2005-04-08)
List of Arthur episodes

The 9th season of the popular TV show Arthur aired on PBS in the United States. It was first shown from December 20, 2004, to April 8, 2005. This season had 10 episodes, which means 20 different stories for viewers to enjoy!

A few changes happened behind the scenes for this season. New voice actors joined the cast. Cameron Ansell became the voice of Arthur, taking over from Mark Rendall. Jessica Kardos started voicing Sue Ellen Armstrong, replacing Patricia Rodrigues. Also, Paul-Stuart Brown began voicing Brain, sharing the role with Alex Hood for a while. Later, Paul-Stuart Brown became the only voice for Brain in seasons 10 and 11.

This season was also special because it was the first one produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment. This company took over after CINAR and Cookie Jar merged. Cookie Jar Entertainment continued to produce Arthur until the end of Season 15. Then, they merged with DHX Media.

What Happened in Season 9?

The ninth season of Arthur brought many fun and relatable stories to the screen. Each episode usually had two different segments, meaning two separate adventures for Arthur and his friends.

Building and Growing

Some episodes focused on building things and growing.

  • In Castles in the Sky, Arthur and his friends had to rebuild their tree house after it collapsed. They even got help from a famous architect named Frank Gehry.
  • Buster's Green Thumb showed Buster trying his hand at gardening. He learned about growing his own food and how good fresh tomatoes can taste.

School and Friend Challenges

Many stories dealt with challenges at school and with friends.

  • Tipping the Scales featured the school choir. They were excited to sing in Crown City but had to deal with Arthur's strict piano teacher.
  • George Blows His Top explored what happens when George gets annoyed by Buster taking advantage of his kindness.
  • The Law of the Jungle Gym showed disagreements among friends. Muffy wanted to use the playground for photos, but the Tough Customers had other ideas.
  • In A is for Angry, Arthur felt pressured by his friends. They wanted him to beat Brain in a checkers tournament, which made Arthur stressed.
  • Three's a Crowd explored jealousy. Prunella felt left out when her friend Marina joined yoga lessons with Prunella and her mom.

Personal Discoveries

Characters also made personal discoveries and faced new situations.

  • Arthur Weighs In was about Arthur trying to lose weight. He couldn't fit into his costume for a play and looked for ways to get healthier.
  • My Fair Tommy saw D.W. trying to teach Tommy Tibble good manners after a bet with Emily.
  • Lights, Camera... Opera! showed Muffy's doubts about going to the opera. She thought it would be boring, but she learned something new.
  • Binky Goes Nuts was an important episode where Binky found out he was allergic to peanuts. He learned how to manage his allergy and stay safe. This episode teaches kids about food allergies and how to cope with them.

Family and Imagination

Family life and imagination were also part of the season.

  • All Worked Up showed Arthur worrying about his mom being busy with work. He thought she wouldn't be around as much.
  • It Came from Beyond was about Grandma Thora finding a stray dog. Pal and Kate were unsure about the new dog at first.
  • Buster the Myth Maker involved Arthur and Buster investigating a rumor about tigers in a park. It turned out to be a trick by Brain.

This season, like all Arthur seasons, taught important lessons about friendship, honesty, health, and dealing with everyday challenges.

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