Eckhart (TV series) facts for kids
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| Created by | David Weale |
| Developed by | Cheryl Wagner |
| Written by | Edward Kay John Davie |
| Directed by | John Laurence Collins |
| Country of origin | Canada Hong Kong |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
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| Producer(s) | Kevin Gillis Nancy Chapelle Steven Ching Gretha Rose Lawrie Rotenberg |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Catalyst Entertainment Phoenix Animation Studios Animation Services Hong Kong Limited Cellar Door Productions Crumbfest Productions |
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| Original network | Teletoon (Canada) RTHK (Hong Kong) ABC, ABC Kids (Australia) |
| Original release | September 8, 2000 – May 26, 2002 |
Eckhart is a fun animated television series that first aired on Teletoon in Canada. It ran from 2000 to 2002. The show was created by David Weale and is based on his children's book. There are 39 episodes in total. A special Christmas episode called "The True Meaning of Crumbfest" was also the pilot for the series.
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About the Show
The story of Eckhart takes place in a world inspired by Prince Edward Island in Canada. This is David Weale's home province. The main character is Eckhart, a young mouse who acts and talks like a human. He is the hero of the show. The series follows Eckhart and his friends as they go on many adventures. They learn important lessons about friendship, courage, and honesty along the way.
Meet the Characters
Here are the voices behind the characters you see in Eckhart:
- Eckhart – Jessica Pellerin
- Brigid – Martha MacIsaac
- Boss Mouse – Don Francks
- Tomis – Jack McAndrew
- Clara / Madam Thel – Marlane O'Brien
- Mavis – Sarah Briand
- Shorty – Don Wright
- Ned – David Moses
- Jasper – Nils Ling
- Eleanor – Catherine MacKinnon
- Sir Roswald / Narrator – Bill McFadden
- Sweeney – Mitchell Underway
- Winnie – Lillie O'Brien
- Nutsy – Katrina Walsh
- Esme – Sherri-Lee Darrach
- Reynaldo – Donald Burda
- Ringmaster – Don Harron
- Clown – Rob MacDonald
Episode Guide
Eckhart has three exciting seasons, each filled with new adventures and lessons.
Season 1 (2000)
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| 1 | 1 | "The Key" | September 8, 2000 | |
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Eckhart learns about his future and uncovers Boss Mouse's trickery.
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| 2 | 2 | "Small Things Make A Difference" | September 17, 2000 | |
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Eckhart helps restore the mice's water supply by dismantling a dam.
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| 3 | 3 | "Mouse Mask" | September 10, 2000 | |
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Eckhart and Madam Thel stop Boss Mouse's plan to scare the mice.
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| 4 | 4 | "How Sweet It Is" | October 1, 2000 | |
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Eckhart gets maple sweets to heal Tomis, learning about kindness.
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| 5 | 5 | "Came A Stranger" | October 15, 2000 | |
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Eckhart helps a new mouse get back his father's special watch.
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| 6 | 6 | "Hidden Treasure" | October 8, 2000 | |
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Eckhart and Brigid learn that friendship is the greatest treasure.
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| 7 | 7 | "Nose Of The Beholder" | September 24, 2000 | |
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Eckhart learns not to judge others by how they look or smell.
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| 8 | 8 | "A Leap Of Faith" | October 22, 2000 | |
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Eckhart discovers that believing in himself is more important than wishes.
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| 9 | 9 | "Eckhart The Brave" | November 12, 2000 | |
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Eckhart realizes he already has courage and that fear can be helpful.
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| 10 | 10 | "The Big Race" | October 29, 2000 | |
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Eckhart shows kindness by helping others during a race.
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| 11 | 11 | "Saving Boss Mouse" | November 5, 2000 | |
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Eckhart learns not to let anger guide his actions, even towards Boss Mouse.
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| 12 | 12 | "Hot Air" | November 19, 2000 | |
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Eckhart goes on a balloon adventure and learns about honesty.
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| 13 | 13 | "A Dragon's Tale" | November 26, 2000 | |
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Eckhart learns that telling the truth is always the best choice.
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Season 2 (2001)
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Title | Original air date | |
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| 14 | 1 | "Buy Now, Pay Later" | April 6, 2001 | |
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Eckhart learns to spend wisely after a problem with Boss Mouse.
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| 15 | 2 | "Chip Off The Old Block" | April 8, 2001 | |
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Eckhart realizes Boss Mouse's nephew, Lance, is actually kind.
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| 16 | 3 | "Boxcar Buddies" | April 15, 2001 | |
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Eckhart and Brigid go on a train trip and appreciate coming home.
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| 17 | 4 | "Mouse May Fair" | April 22, 2001 | |
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Eckhart uncovers a magician's tricks and clears Boss Mouse's name.
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| 18 | 5 | "Moly The Mist" | April 29, 2001 | |
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Eckhart and Brigid are saved by a mysterious mouse named Moly.
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| 19 | 6 | "Little Mouse Big City" | May 6, 2001 | |
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Eckhart visits the city and helps Lance find a lost family treasure.
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| 20 | 7 | "A Special Gift" | May 13, 2001 | |
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Eckhart learns that everyone has their own special talents.
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| 21 | 8 | "Foxy Tale" | May 20, 2001 | |
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Eckhart helps Sir Roswald expose a tricky fox and save the community.
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| 22 | 9 | "Freedom For All" | May 27, 2001 | |
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Eckhart learns that freedom means different things to different creatures.
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| 23 | 10 | "The Regatta" | September 9, 2001 | |
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Tomis learns a lesson about sportsmanship during a boat race.
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| 24 | 11 | "Happy Juice" | September 30, 2001 | |
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Eckhart uncovers Boss Mouse's scheme to sell "Happy Juice."
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| 25 | 12 | "Burdens Into Blessings" | September 8, 2001 | |
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Eckhart learns to appreciate his unique tail as a special gift.
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| 26 | 13 | "Flight School" | September 23, 2001 | |
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Eckhart bravely flies a plane to rescue Sweeney and earns his wings.
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Season 3 (2002)
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Title | Original air date | |
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| 27 | 1 | "Step Dance" | March 9, 2002 | |
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Eckhart learns to dance by feeling the rhythm, even without hearing.
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| 28 | 2 | "Winnie Gets Sold" | March 10, 2002 | |
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Eckhart helps Winnie return home after she is sold.
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| 29 | 3 | "Seed Pool" | March 17, 2002 | |
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Eckhart helps save the community's grain supply from Boss Mouse.
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| 30 | 4 | "Jasper's Change of Heart" | March 24, 2002 | |
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Eckhart learns to accept his friend Jasper, flaws and all.
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| 31 | 5 | "Burning Barn" | March 31, 2002 | |
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Eckhart investigates a fire and clears his friends' names.
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| 32 | 6 | "Mighty Mom" | April 7, 2002 | |
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Eckhart discovers his mom is a great partner for a scavenger hunt.
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| 33 | 7 | "Ice Floe" | April 14, 2002 | |
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Eckhart and Brigid rescue Mavis and Sweeney from a melting ice floe.
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| 34 | 8 | "Ghost Story" | April 21, 2002 | |
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Eckhart helps a lonely mouse at the lighthouse and averts a disaster.
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| 35 | 9 | "Iron Eckhart" | April 28, 2002 | |
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Eckhart learns that some treasures are priceless, like friendship.
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| 36 | 10 | "Auntie Arrives" | May 5, 2002 | |
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Eckhart learns to appreciate his unique Aunt Yolanda.
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| 37 | 11 | "Lost and Found" | May 12, 2002 | |
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Eckhart helps return lost money to humans, learning about honesty.
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| 38 | 12 | "Cirque de Souris" | May 19, 2002 | |
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Eckhart saves Brigid from a dangerous circus act.
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| 39 | 13 | "Whale Tale" | May 26, 2002 | |
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Eckhart shows compassion by helping a beached whale return to the ocean.
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Where to Watch
Eckhart was shown in 25 countries around the world! You might have seen it on these channels:
Channels by Country
Australia
- ABC
- ABC Kids
Canada
- Teletoon
- BBC Kids
Malaysia
- TV9 (Malaysian TV network) (dubbed in Malay)
Poland
- TVP1
- TV Puls
You can also find the show on DVD, which includes 26 episodes and the Christmas special. As of 2023, you can stream Eckhart on The Roku Channel in the U.S.
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