List of Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983 TV series) episodes facts for kids
Alvin and the Chipmunks is a fun animated TV show. It stars the Chipmunks: Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. They are three singing chipmunk brothers who live with their human guardian, Dave Seville. The show also features the Chipettes: Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor. They are three girl chipmunks who also love to sing! This series first aired in 1983 and ran for eight seasons, showing many of their exciting adventures.
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Adventures with the Chipmunks
Season 1 (1983)
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1a | "The C-Team" | Michael Maurer & Matt Uitz | September 17, 1983 | |
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore borrow Dave's special watch. When bullies steal it, the Chipmunks get help from Mr. T to get it back. Song: The C-Team |
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1b | "The Chipettes" | Janice Karman, Ross Bagdasarian, Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser | September 17, 1983 | |
The Chipmunks meet Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor for the first time. Both groups want to be called "The Chipmunks." Song: We Aim to Please |
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2a | "Uncle Harry" | Janice Karman, Ross Bagdasarian, Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser | September 24, 1983 | |
A tricky chipmunk named Harry pretends to be their uncle. He makes them earn money, but it's for someone he owes. Song: Working Day and Night |
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2b | "Rock 'n' Robot" | Gordon Kent, Jack Enyart, Tom Swale & Duane Poole | September 24, 1983 | |
The Chipmunks build a robot to carry their gear. But the robot goes wild, trying to collect every hat it sees! Song: Honest Fun |
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3a | "The Television Stars" | Ross Bagdasarian, Janice Karman, Tom Swale & Duane Poole | October 1, 1983 | |
Alvin tells a girl they will be on live TV. He then has to convince a producer to let them perform. Songs: Something Told Me and Mister Winter's Birthday |
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3b | "The Cruise" | Janice Karman & Ross Bagdasarian | October 1, 1983 | |
Alvin accidentally helps a jewel thief on their cruise ship. Simon and Theodore investigate the crime. Song: Cruisin |
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4 | "The Chipmunks Story" | Janice Karman, Ross Bagdasarian, Gordon Kent & Jack Enyart | October 8, 1983 | |
This episode shows how Dave first met the Chipmunks. It also reveals how they started their music career. Songs: The Snake Song and Witch Doctor |
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5a | "Mr. Fabulous" | Buzz Dixon, Tom Swale & Duane Poole | October 15, 1983 | |
Alvin and Simon get Theodore to wrestle as "Mr. Fabulous." He faces a tough wrestler named Ivan the Terrible. Song: Pump, Pump, Pump |
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5b | "Grandpa and Grandma Seville" | Janice Karman, Ross Bagdasarian & Kayte Kuch | October 15, 1983 | |
The Chipmunks meet their grandparents. They work to save the grandparents' farm from being taken over. Song: We Wish You a Happy Birthday |
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6a | "Unidentified Flying Chipmunk" | Tom Swale & Duane Poole | October 22, 1983 | |
Alvin makes Theodore dress as an alien for publicity. Government agents then kidnap Theodore, and his brothers must save him. Song: There's No Rock & Roll on Mars |
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6b | "Mother's Day" | Ross Bagdasarian, Janice Karman, Gordon Kent & Jack Enyart | October 22, 1983 | |
The boys search for a "mother" to bring to their school picnic. Each picks someone different, leading to chaos. Song: It's Your Mother |
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7a | "The Chip-Punks" | Buzz Dixon, Gordon Kent & Jack Enyart | October 29, 1983 | |
Alvin wants the Chipmunks to have a punk rock image. They end up running from the police after trying to perform. Song: We Don't Care |
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7b | "From Here to Fraternity" | Michael Maurer & Matt Uitz | October 29, 1983 | |
The Chipmunks start a singing telegram service. A mix-up sends them to the wrong house, where college students trick them. Songs: 3-Ring Birthday and Every 365th Day of the Year |
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8a | "Urban Chipmunk" | Janice Karman, Ross Bagdasarian, Tom Swale & Duane Poole | November 5, 1983 | |
The boys enter a contest to sing with Dolly Parton. They make an enemy who tries to prove they are not from Nashville. Song: We Love the Country |
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8b | "The Incredible Shrinking Dave" | Janice Karman, Ross Bagdasarian, Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser | November 5, 1983 | |
Dave has a strange dream where he keeps getting smaller and smaller. Songs: One Way or Another and What'll I Do |
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9a | "Angelic Alvin" | Dianne Dixon, Ross Bagdasarian & Janice Karman | November 12, 1983 | |
Alvin believes he is a real angel after hitting his head. Simon and Theodore try to stop his "good deeds" from causing trouble. Song: Heart Attack |
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9b | "The Trouble With Nanny" | Matt Uitz, Ross Bagdasarian & Janice Karman | November 12, 1983 | |
Dave hires a nanny, and the Chipmunks try everything to get her to leave. Song: Crazy Little Thing Called Love |
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10a | "The Bully Ballet" | Janice Karman, Ross Bagdasarian & Kayte Kuch | November 19, 1983 | |
The Chipmunks invite a ballet dancer to stay. He helps Alvin show a bully that ballet can be cool. Song: Runnin' Fast |
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10b | "Alvin... and the Chipmunk" | Ross Bagdasarian, Janice Karman, Gordon Kent & Jack Enyart | November 19, 1983 | |
Alvin swaps places with a wild chipmunk to escape fans. But the real Alvin gets caught by a hunter. Song: It Feels So Right |
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11a | "Swiss Family Chipmunks" | Ross Bagdasarian, Janice Karman, Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser | November 26, 1983 | |
Dave takes the boys camping to avoid reporters. They think Bigfoot is following them and build a treehouse. Song: It's a Jungle out There |
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11b | "Santa Harry" | Ross Bagdasarian, Janice Karman, Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser | November 26, 1983 | |
Uncle Harry returns, pretending to be Santa. He tricks the Chipmunks into building a Christmas amusement park. Song: Here Comes Santa Claus |
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12a | "A Dog's Best Friend Is His Chipmunk" | Buzz Dixon, Ross Bagdasarian & Janice Karman | December 3, 1983 | |
The boys try to earn money for an animal fund. They find a dog and reunite it with its owner. Song: I Enjoy Being a Girl |
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12b | "The Curse of Lontiki" | Dianne Dixon | December 3, 1983 | |
In Hawaii, Alvin finds a medallion and believes he is cursed with bad luck for a surfing contest. Song: Surfin' U.S.A. |
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13a | "Baseball Heroes" | Dianne Dixon & F. James Barry | December 10, 1983 | |
The Chipmunks work at a baseball stadium to buy uniforms. They help catch a pickpocket. Song: The Star-Spangled Banner |
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13b | "May the Best Chipmunk Win" | Janice Karman, Ross Bagdasarian, Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser | December 10, 1983 | |
The Chipettes join the Chipmunks' school. Alvin and Brittany run for class president, both determined to win. Songs: It's My Party and Celebration |
Season 2 (1984)
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Title | Story by | Original air date | |
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14a | 1a | "The Chipmunk Who Bugged Me" | Jack Enyart | September 8, 1984 | |
On a train, important papers are stolen. Alvin uses his spy manual to solve the mystery. Song: Secret Agent Man |
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14b | 1b | "Rich and Infamous" | Gordon Kent | September 8, 1984 | |
Alvin pretends to be rich to impress a girl, competing with a wealthy rival. Song: Uptown Girl |
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15a | 2a | "Don't Be a Vidiot" | Buzz Dixon | September 15, 1984 | |
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore each create their own music videos for the group. Song: Puttin' On the Ritz |
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15b | 2b | "A Horse, of Course" | Dianne Dixon | September 15, 1984 | |
The Chipmunks buy an old, broken-down horse. They hope it can win a race. Song: Break My Stride |
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16a | 3a | "The Camp Calomine Caper" | Dianne Dixon | September 22, 1984 | |
The Chipmunks and Chipettes compete in a camp battle, boys against girls. Song: Hit Me with Your Best Shot |
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16b | 3b | "Lights, Camera, Alvin" | Matt Uitz | September 22, 1984 | |
Uncle Harry tries to break up the Chipmunks by making Alvin a movie star. Song: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do |
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17a | 4a | "Some Entrancing Evening" | Jack Enyart | September 29, 1984 | |
The Chipmunks put Dave on a TV show. A hypnotist makes Dave act like Alvin, causing trouble. Song: Dear Old Dave |
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17b | 4b | "Match Play" | Buzz Dixon | September 29, 1984 | |
Alvin tricks Dave into a golf game. Alvin bet Dave's special golf club without him knowing. Song: It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) |
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18a | 5a | "The Picture of Health" | Sheryl Scarborough | October 6, 1984 | |
Alvin decides they all need to join a gym. They go through strange "transformations" to get in for free. Song: When I'm Sixty-Four |
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18b | 5b | "The Victrola Awards" | Janis Diamond | October 6, 1984 | |
The Chipmunks try to do good deeds for positive publicity. They want to win the Victrola Award. Song: Old Time Rock and Roll |
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19a | 6a | "Royally Received" | David Schwartz | October 13, 1984 | |
In London, Alvin tells a fan they will play for the Queen. He then tries to make it happen. Song: Rock This Town |
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19b | 6b | "Gone Fishin'" | Rowby Goren | October 13, 1984 | |
The Chipmunks work at an aquarium for Simon's project. They help stop a former worker who kidnaps a dolphin. Song: The Boys Are Back in Town |
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20a | 7a | "Setting the Record Straight" | Dianne Dixon | October 20, 1984 | |
Alvin and Simon turn Theodore into a record mascot. They hope to win a radio contest. Song: On the Road Again |
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20b | 7b | "Father's Day Muffins" | Matt Uitz | October 20, 1984 | |
The Chipmunks sell Theodore's muffins to buy Dave a recorder. A mix-up makes the muffins hard. Song: Whip It |
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21a | 8a | "Alvin on Ice" | Janis Diamond | October 27, 1984 | |
Alvin plans to get a famous figure skater, Heather Williams, to appear at the school show. Song: You Might Think |
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21b | 8b | "Operation Theodore" | Janice Karman & Ross Bagdasarian | October 27, 1984 | |
The Chipettes volunteer at the hospital. Theodore goes to visit Eleanor and then goes missing. Song: The Longest Time |
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22a | 9a | "The Gang's All Here" | Dianne Dixon | November 3, 1984 | |
Alvin is challenged by a tough gang called the Steam Rollers. Song: Beat It |
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22b | 9b | "Snow Job" | Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser | November 3, 1984 | |
Alvin wants to join a Celebrity Ski Tournament. He has to learn how to ski first. Song: Footloose |
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23a | 10a | "Maids in Japan" | Jack Enyart | November 10, 1984 | |
Alvin signs them up for a Kabuki theater in Japan. They end up performing as the actual actors. Song: Three Little Maids from School |
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23b | 10b | "My Fair Chipette" | Janice Karman & Ross Bagdasarian | November 10, 1984 | |
Alvin bets Brittany he can turn anyone into a beauty pageant winner. He chooses Jeanette for the challenge. Songs: On the Good Ship Lollipop and Miss Wonderful |
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24a | 11a | "New, Improved Simon" | Rowby Goren | November 17, 1984 | |
Simon has a crush on a girl. Alvin tries to change Simon's image to impress her. Song: Born to Be Wild |
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24b | 11b | "The Greatest Show-Offs on Earth" | Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser | November 17, 1984 | |
The Chipmunks and Chipettes perform to save Uncle Ben's Circus and its elephant, Pinky. Song: Girls Just Want to Have Fun |
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25a | 12a | "Guardian Chipmunks" | F. James Barry | November 24, 1984 | |
Dave starts a neighborhood watch. The Chipmunks try to catch a cat burglar on their own. Song: The C-Team |
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25b | 12b | "Carsick" | Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser | November 24, 1984 | |
The Chipmunks get the measles. Dave gets sick too, so the boys must prepare his car for a show. Song: Little Deuce Coupe |
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26a | 13a | "Hat Today Gone Tomorrow" | Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser | December 1, 1984 | |
Alvin goes crazy when he loses his favorite red cap and searches everywhere for it. Song: The Heart of Rock & Roll |
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26b | 13b | "Snow Wrong" | Dianne Dixon | December 1, 1984 | |
The Chipmunks and Chipettes audition for a play about Snow White. Songs: Good Friends and I Have a Dream |
Season 3 (1985)
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Title | Story by | Original air date | |
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27a | 1a | "Film Flam" | Jack Enyart | September 14, 1985 | |
The Chipmunks make a greatest hits video. Their editor accidentally swaps it with Dave's baby videos. Song: Rip It Up |
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27b | 1b | "The Secret Life of Dave Seville" | Jack Enyart | September 14, 1985 | |
Alvin thinks Dave has a secret double life. The boys interview Dave's old friends to find out. Song: I'm Sorry |
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28a | 2a | "Who Ghost There?" | Jack Enyart | September 21, 1985 | |
The Chipmunks are stuck at home without power. They start to believe the house is haunted. Song: Ghostbusters |
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28b | 2b | "Romancing Miss Stone" | Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser | September 21, 1985 | |
Alvin has a crush on his teacher, Miss Stone. He gets jealous when Dave starts dating her. Song: Sharp Dressed Man |
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29a | 3a | "A Chip Off the Old Tooth" | Matt Uitz | September 28, 1985 | |
Theodore loses a tooth. Alvin dresses as the Tooth Fairy to try and get some money. Song: Goodbye to You |
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29b | 3b | "Three Alarm Alvin" | Michael Maurer | September 28, 1985 | |
The Chipmunks start their own fire department. They find a real fire and need rescuing themselves. Song: Holding Out for a Hero |
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30a | 4a | "Sisters" | Dianne Dixon | October 5, 1985 | |
Brittany wants to join a popular school club. She tries to avoid Jeanette, whose clumsiness might ruin her chances. Song: Material Girl |
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30b | 4b | "Court Action" | Dianne Dixon | October 5, 1985 | |
Alvin copies his book report. He can't play basketball until the Student Honor Court clears him, and Theodore is the judge. Song: Get Nervous |
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31a | 5a | "Good Old Simon" | Dianne Dixon & Matt Uitz | October 12, 1985 | |
Simon feels unloved and runs away on a cargo ship. Alvin and Theodore find him, but the ship leaves. Song: Some Guys Have All the Luck |
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31b | 5b | "The Chipmunks Go to Washington" | Cliff Ruby, Elana Lesser, Ross Bagdasarian & Janice Karman | October 12, 1985 | |
Dave, the Chipmunks, and Chipettes go to Washington, D.C. They want to save bald eagles on Mount Placid. Song: Up Where We Belong |
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32a | 6a | "Soccer to Me" | Dianne Dixon | October 19, 1985 | |
Alvin needs one more player for his soccer team. The only qualified person is Eleanor, Brittany's sister. Song: Legs |
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32b | 6b | "Every Chipmunk Tells a Story" | Jack Enyart | October 19, 1985 | |
Dave's piano crashes, covered in pudding. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore each have a different story about what happened. Song: The Heat Is On |
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33a | 7a | "A Little Worm in the Big Apple" | Cliff Roberts | October 26, 1985 | |
Uncle Harry returns to trick the Chipettes while they are visiting New York City. Song: On Broadway |
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33b | 7b | "Staying Afloat" | Dianne Dixon | October 26, 1985 | |
On vacation, Alvin forgets to tie up Dave's friend's boat, and it sinks. Song: Vacation |
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34 | 8 | "The Chipette Story" | Janice Karman & Ross Bagdasarian | November 2, 1985 | |
The Chipettes reunite with an old friend. They remember their younger days in an orphanage in Australia. They then travel to the United States and work hard to start their music career. Songs: New Attitude, Tomorrow and Neutron Dance |
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35a | 9a | "The Prize Isn't Right" | Jack Enyart | November 9, 1985 | |
Simon gets the flu before a game show. Theodore and Alvin dress up as Simon to take his place. Song: Magic Bus |
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35b | 9b | "The Gold of My Dreams" | Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser | November 9, 1985 | |
Alvin sells Dave's motor home. He uses the money to buy land where he thinks there is gold. Songs: We're in the Money |
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36a | 10a | "Mind Over Matterhorn" | Dianne Dixon | November 16, 1985 | |
In Switzerland, Alvin plans a stunt for the Chipettes' fame: climbing the Matterhorn. They get caught in an avalanche. Song: Jump (For My Love) |
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36b | 10b | "Alvin's Oldest Fan" | Dianne Dixon | November 16, 1985 | |
Alvin holds a contest for a date with a fan. The winner is an old lady, and Alvin tries to get out of it. Song: Bad to the Bone |
Season 4 (1986)
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37 | 1 | "Help Wanted: Mommy" | Dianne Dixon | September 13, 1986 | |
The Chipettes' teacher finds out they live alone. Dave takes them in, but they fight with the Chipmunks. Songs: New Attitude and I Wanna Be Loved by You |
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38a | 2a | "Teevee or Not Teevee" | Jack Enyart | September 20, 1986 | |
The Chipmunks are supposed to be on a TV show. Their act is canceled, so they try to sneak on air. Song: Talk to Me |
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38b | 2b | "A Rash of Babies" | Jack Enyart | September 20, 1986 | |
The Chipmunks start a babysitting service. They quickly get overwhelmed with many babies. Songs: What's the Matter With Kids Today? and Theodore's Lullaby |
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39a | 3a | "Whatever Happened to Dave Seville?" | Dianne Dixon | September 27, 1986 | |
A wax figure of Dave arrives. The boys accidentally knock it over and think Dave has a strange disease. Song: First Date |
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39b | 3b | "Simon Seville, Superstar" | Barbara Chain | September 27, 1986 | |
Simon becomes famous in Australia. Alvin gets jealous and tries to "rescue" the group to steal Simon's fame. Song: Help! |
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40a | 4a | "Miss Miller's Big Gamble" | Dianne Dixon | October 4, 1986 | |
The Chipettes rig Miss Miller's poker game. She goes to Las Vegas and becomes a compulsive gambler. Song: The Gambler |
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40b | 4b | "Sweet Smell of Success" | Elinor Pullen | October 4, 1986 | |
Brittany tries to sell her perfume to a Queen. It gets swapped with fish soup, and they must switch them back. Song: Manic Monday |
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41 | 5 | "Cinderella? Cinderella!" | Dianne Dixon | October 11, 1986 | |
Brittany refuses to do chores. Miss Miller tells her she must mop to go to a dance. Brittany dreams she is Cinderella. Song: Respect and Tutti Frutti |
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42a | 6a | "Experiment in Error" | Elinor Pullen | October 18, 1986 | |
Alvin won't take Brittany to a ball. She tricks him into thinking she's a zombie after an accident in Simon's lab. Song: Here She Comes |
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42b | 6b | "How You Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm?" | Dianne Dixon | October 18, 1986 | |
Theodore runs away to save a prize-winning calf from becoming veal. Song: On the Road Again |
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43a | 7a | "Middle-Aged Davey" | Elinor Pullen | October 25, 1986 | |
Dave feels old on his birthday. The Chipmunks set him up with an old flame, then her much younger sister. Song: Addicted to Love |
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43b | 7b | "I Love L.A." | Dianne Dixon | October 25, 1986 | |
Alvin wants a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He tries many schemes to get one before a dog does. Song: I Love L.A. |
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44a | 8a | "Chipmunk Vice" | Jack Enyart | November 1, 1986 | |
Alvin dreams he is a detective looking for his missing baseball card. He believes a criminal called "the Shadow" took it. Parody: Miami Vice Song: Sidewalk Talk |
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44b | 8b | "Hooping It Up" | Dianne Dixon | November 1, 1986 | |
The Chipmunks, Chipettes, and older students go on a 1950s-themed scavenger hunt at school. Song: My Boyfriend's Back |
Season 5 (1987)
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45a | 1a | "Back to Dave's Future" | Elinor Pullen | September 12, 1987 | |
A merry-go-round sends the Chipmunks back to 1962. They meet a young Dave and must help him win a contest. Song: High Tech World |
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45b | 1b | "Tell It to the Judge" | Jack Enyart | September 12, 1987 | |
Alvin crashes Dave's new bike while Brittany is roller skating. They blame each other in a televised court battle. Song: Fun, Fun, Fun |
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46a | 2a | "Sincerely Theodore" | Dorothy Middleton | September 19, 1987 | |
Theodore goes on a diet for a pen pal date. Alvin finds out she's a director's daughter and takes her out instead. Song: Twist and Shout |
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46b | 2b | "My Pharaoh Lady" | Dianne Dixon | September 19, 1987 | |
Brittany bets a mummy will visit her house. She needs it to win the Carnival Queen election. Song: Walk Like an Egyptian |
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47a | 3a | "Simon Says" | Kayte Kuch & Sheryl Scarborough | September 26, 1987 | |
Miss Miller breaks Simon's glasses. He thinks he sees killer space squids, just like in a movie they watched. Song: Purple People Eater |
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47b | 3b | "When the Chips Are Down" | Dianne Dixon | September 26, 1987 | |
The boys have to paint the garage. Alvin convinces them to find hidden loot in a mansion instead. Song: Stand by Me |
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48a | 4a | "Alvin, Alvin, Alvin!" | Ted Field | October 3, 1987 | |
Alvin has an identity crisis. He tries out different personalities, leading to embarrassing results. Song: I've Gotta Be Me |
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48b | 4b | "Dave's Dream Cabin" | Christi Olson | October 3, 1987 | |
Dave finally buys a vacation cabin. Alvin tries to get a TV host to interview him and changes the cabin. Song: Yakety Yak |
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49a | 5a | "Old Friends" | Ted Field | October 10, 1987 | |
Alvin almost hits an elderly woman with his skateboard. He throws a party to find her when he learns she is wealthy. Song: Hip to Be Square |
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49b | 5b | "The Mystery of Seville Manor" | Dianne Dixon | October 10, 1987 | |
In England, the Chipmunks investigate Seville Manor. They want to know if they are related to Lord Seville. Song: You Keep Me Hangin' On |
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50a | 6a | "Ask Alvin" | Max Ross | October 17, 1987 | |
Alvin always gives unwanted advice. Simon and Theodore get him to host a talk show called "Mr. Advice." Song: Rock Around the Clock |
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50b | 6b | "Theodore Lucks Out" | Christi Olson | October 17, 1987 | |
Theodore feels unlucky in track and field. He finds a bent dime and believes it brings him good luck. Song: It's So Easy |
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51a | 7a | "Big Dreams" | Dianne Dixon | October 24, 1987 | |
Alvin wins a prize from a Publishing Warehouse. He can take $500 or a mystery prize. Simon's time machine shows him two futures. Song: Everybody Have Fun Tonight |
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51b | 7b | "Island Fever" | Ted Field | October 24, 1987 | |
The Chipmunks and Chipettes perform on a cruise. Alvin gets mad at Brittany. They get stranded on an island and argue. Song: Summertime Blues |
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52a | 8a | "Just One of the Girls" | Dianne Dixon | October 31, 1987 | |
The Chipettes audition for a TV show in Hollywood. Miss Miller's old singing group also tries out. Song: Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy |
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52b | 8b | "Goin' Down to Dixie" | Christi Olson | October 31, 1987 | |
The Chipettes get a chance to perform in New Orleans. Miss Miller finds a tricky way to get them there. Song: Proud Mary |
Season 6 (1988–89)
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53 | 1 | "Dreamlighting" | Jack Enyart | September 10, 1988 | |
Brittany dreams she and Alvin are detectives. They try to stop an evil villain, played by Simon, from marrying Brittany. Song: Alvinson's Root Beer Cooler |
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54 | 2 | "Elementary, My Dear Simon (also Known as Sherlock Seville)" | Richard Merwin | September 17, 1988 | |
Simon hosts his own show as Sherlock Holmes. He investigates several mysterious robberies. Song: Home Skiddle De Doorey |
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55 | 3 | "The Brunch Club" | Sean Roche & Barry O'Brien | September 24, 1988 | |
The Chipmunks and Chipettes are in detention. They work together to figure out who knocked over a statue. Parody: The Breakfast Club Song: What Were You Doing at the Time? |
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56 | 4 | "Food for Thought" | David Wiemers & Ken Koonce | October 1, 1988 | |
Alvin and Simon help Theodore pass his American History test. Song: History Rap |
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57 | 5 | "Wings Over Siesta Grande" | Richard Merwin | October 8, 1988 | |
In Mexico, the Chipmunks stop a thief. He is after ancient treasure, and wild chipmunks help them. Songs: The Key and Witch Doctor |
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58 | 6 | "Treasure Island" | Sean Roche & Barry O'Brien | October 15, 1988 | |
After their TV breaks, Dave gives the Chipmunks the book Treasure Island to distract them. Song: The Sea Life |
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59 | 7 | "Chipmunkmania" | Steve Moore | October 22, 1988 | |
This episode looks back at the Chipmunks' career. It shows flashbacks to many past adventures. Songs: Old Time Rock and Roll, Puttin' on the Ritz, Witch Doctor, Poopsie Cola, Three Little Maids From School, and Bad to the Bone |
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60 | 8 | "Grounded Chipmunk" | Jack Enyart | October 29, 1988 | |
Alvin is grounded after a party. He has to clean the house and faces strange incidents, including an alien. Song: Bippidee Bop With My Favorite Mop |
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61 | 9 | "Alvie's Angels" | Sean Roche & Barry O'Brien | November 5, 1988 | |
The Chipettes become "Alvie's Angels," a crime-fighting team. They hunt down a jewel thief named Chazz Fleming. Song: Beat of the Jungle |
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62 | 10 | "Cadet's Regrets" | Sean Roche | November 12, 1988 | |
Alvin enrolls himself and his brothers in cadet camp. They learn to face their fears with a high-tech jeep. Song: Commandos |
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63 | 11 | "Alvin in Analysis" | Jack Enyart | November 19, 1988 | |
Alvin sees a psychologist to talk about his family issues. Songs: Goodbye to You, First Date, Rock Around the Clock and The Heat Is On |
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64 | 12 | "Dave's Getting Married" | Ross Bagdasarian, Sue Shakespeare & Janice Karman | November 26, 1988 | |
Dave meets a woman he likes. Her three boys clash with the Chipmunks, making the relationship difficult. Songs: She's Alright and Count on Me |
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65a | 13a | "No Chipmunk Is an Island" | Sean Roche | December 3, 1988 | |
The Chipmunks fight a lot. They consider getting separate rooms. Song: Help Me Get Out |
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65b | 13b | "Babysitter Fright Night" | Bruce Morris | December 3, 1988 | |
Dave hires a babysitter. After watching a detective movie, Alvin thinks she is a murderer. Song: Babysitter Rock |
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66 | 14 | "Going for Broke" | David Weimers & Ken Koonce | December 10, 1988 | |
Alvin wants a $700 toy. He gets a job at the zoo to earn the money himself. Songs: We're The Chipmunks and Swing |
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67 | 15 | "Once Upon a Crime" | Rebecca Rees | December 17, 1988 | |
The boys steal a toy from Miss Miller's attic. Dave tells them a story and lets them finish it. Song: Sorro |
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68a | 16a | "The Phantom" | Sue Shakespeare, Russ Miller, Patsy Cameron & Tedd Anasti | December 24, 1988 | |
Dave tries singing rock and becomes a big success. Song: The Phantom |
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68b | 16b | "Mad About Alvin" | Patsy Cameron, Tedd Anasti & Therese Naugle | December 24, 1988 | |
Alvin has a misunderstanding with a tough kid. He ends up being challenged to a fight.
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69 | 17 | "Vinny's Visit" | Patsy Cameron & Tedd Anasti | December 31, 1988 | |
Vinny, the Chipmunks' mother, visits for "Parents' Day." She has trouble getting used to modern life. Songs: Vinny's Lullaby and Girls of Rock 'n' Roll |
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70a | 18a | "Uncle Adventure" | Tom Dunsmuir, Bruce Morris, Patsy Cameron & Tedd Anasti | January 7, 1989 | |
Dave's Uncle Willy visits. Dave worries his uncle is too old, but the Chipmunks show him age doesn't matter. Song: You're Always Young as You Feel |
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70b | 18b | "Luck O' The Chipmunks" | Sean Roche, Patsy Cameron & Tedd Anasti | January 7, 1989 | |
A new Irish boy claims he has a leprechaun. The Chipmunks are eager to investigate. Song: Good Luck Charm |
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71a | 19a | "Theodore and Juliet" | Bruce Morris, Patsy Cameron & Tedd Anasti | January 14, 1989 | |
Theodore likes a girl named Juliet. Alvin gives him advice, but Juliet ends up liking Alvin instead. Song: Love Potion No. 9 |
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71b | 19b | "Quarterback In Curlers" | Bruce Morris | January 14, 1989 | |
Brittany tries out for Alvin's football team. To get back at her, Alvin joins her cheerleading squad. Song: Dare Me |
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72a | 20a | "The Wall" | Patsy Cameron & Tedd Anasti | January 21, 1989 | |
The Chipmunks play a concert in Berlin. They meet a girl whose brother lives on the other side of the Berlin Wall. Song: The Wall |
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72b | 20b | "The Amazing Chipmunks" | Evelyn A-R Gabai, Patsy Cameron & Tedd Anasti | January 21, 1989 | |
A crook uses the Chipmunks' tour to hide his crimes. His chimpanzees rob empty houses during their concerts. Song: Great Balls Of Fire |
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73a | 21a | "Theodore's Life as a Dog" | Bruce Morris | January 28, 1989 | |
Alvin tricks Theodore into eating a dog biscuit. Theodore and Simon prank Alvin, making him think Theodore is turning into a were-dog. Song: Life of a Dog |
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73b | 21b | "Queen of the High School Ballroom" | Rebecca Rees, Patsy Cameron & Tedd Anasti | January 28, 1989 | |
Miss Miller is invited to her high school reunion without a date. The Chipettes try to find her a date among the Chipmunks. Song: Be My Baby |
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74a | 22a | "Psychic Alvin" | Bruce Morris | February 4, 1989 | |
Alvin passes a math test by chance, while Simon fails. Alvin believes he is psychic, and everyone else does too. Song: Mystic Guy |
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74b | 22b | "A Special Kind of Champion" | Patsy Cameron, Tedd Anasti & Therese Naugle | February 4, 1989 | |
Alvin struggles in track. The coach makes him a trainer for a Special Olympics athlete. Song: Over and Over |
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75a | 23a | "Alvin's Obsession" | Therese Naugle | February 11, 1989 | |
Alvin is upset that a new boy is better at everything. He challenges the kid to prove himself. Song: Shakedown |
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75b | 23b | "Alvin's Not So Super Hero" | Sean Roche & Barry O'Brien | February 11, 1989 | |
Alvin gets to meet his hero from his favorite TV show. Song: Holding Out For A Hero |
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76 | 24 | "Dave's Wonderful Life" | Ross Bagdasarian, Janice Karman & Richard Merwin | February 18, 1989 | |
Dave feels sad after his songs are rejected. He wishes he never existed, then sees visions of the Chipmunks' futures without him. Song: Wonderful Life |
Season 7 (1989)
No. overall |
No. in season |
Title | Written by | Original air date | |
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77 | 1 | ""Cookie Chomper III"" | Jerry Rees | September 9, 1989 | |
Theodore finds a stray kitten. The boys love it and name it Cookie Chomper III. After the kitten dies, they get a new puppy named Lilly. Song: Beautiful Memories |
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78a | 2a | ""Home Sweet Home"" | Dianne Dixon & Denice Ferguson | September 16, 1989 | |
Alvin lies that he will sing with Michael Jackson. He meets a homeless man who pretends to be Michael's manager. Song: Billie Jean |
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78b | 2b | ""All Worked Up"" | Janice Karman & Jack Enyart | September 16, 1989 | |
The Chipmunks overhear Dave's ideas for their future jobs. They immediately try to pursue those careers. Song: Do You Love Me |
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79a | 3a | ""Nightmare on Seville Street"" | Bruce Morris | September 23, 1989 | |
The boys sneak into a horror movie. It scares them so much they think a monster is after them all night. Song: Hideous Harold |
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79b | 3b | ""Thinking Cap Trap"" | Sean Roche | September 23, 1989 | |
Simon invents a cap to make his family smarter. He loses it before a genius game show. Song: Calculate |
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80a | 4a | "Bye, George" | Alicia Marie Schudt | September 30, 1989 | |
Alvin uses Simon's time machine for a history test. He accidentally brings George Washington to the present. Song: Time Warp Rap |
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80b | 4b | "A Day in the Life" | Dianne Dixon | September 30, 1989 | |
Simon makes a video for school, showing his family's worst moments. They try to stop it from airing on TV. Song: Coast Is Clear |
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81a | 5a | "Like Father, Like Son" | Bruce Morris | October 7, 1989 | |
Alvin is tired of being treated like a kid. He swaps places with Dave for a day and learns about responsibility. Song: I Got the Power |
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81b | 5b | "Dr. Simon and Mr. Heartthrob" | Duane Capizzi | October 7, 1989 | |
Alvin messes with Simon's hair formula. It turns Simon into a heartthrob, threatening Alvin's popularity. Song: Yesterday and You |
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82a | 6a | "Too Hip to Be Dave" | Dianne Dixon | October 14, 1989 | |
Dave hits his head and forgets who he is. He becomes a trendy man who doesn't recognize the Chipmunks. Songs: Hip and Happenin, The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late), and We're the Chipmunks |
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82b | 6b | "Hearts and Flowers" | Dianne Dixon | October 14, 1989 | |
Miss Miller keeps making plans for the Chipettes' summer. The girls try to set her up with an elderly man. Song: Hello, Mr.Flowers |
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83a | 7a | "Maltese Chipmunk" | Dianne Dixon & Ross Bagdasarian | October 21, 1989 | |
Alvin dreams he is a 1940s detective. He searches for a vanished rich woman, Brittany, while a police lieutenant (Dave) thinks he's trouble. Song: Follow the Clue and Britanny's Vamp |
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83b | 7b | "Dear Diary" | Alicia Marie Schudt | October 21, 1989 | |
The Chipettes start writing in diaries. Tension grows as they secretly read each other's entries. Song: Dear Diary |
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84a | 8a | "Unfair Science" | Ross Bagdasarian | October 28, 1989 | |
All three boys have a crush on their science substitute teacher. They each make a project to impress her. Song: Put On Your Tappin' Shoes |
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84b | 8b | "Shaking the Family Tree" | Denice Ferguson | October 28, 1989 | |
The Chipmunks plan a family reunion. They discover their aunts and uncle have old issues with each other. Song: Family Tree |
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85a | 9a | "Inner Dave" | Alicia Marie Schudt | November 11, 1989 | |
The boys are accidentally shrunk by Simon's invention. They go inside Dave's head to tell him what happened. Song: Sing Calypso |
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85b | 9b | "The Legend of Sleeping Brittany" | Sean Roche | November 11, 1989 | |
The Chipmunks and Chipettes cover "Sleeping Beauty" for journalism class. Brittany pricks her finger and gets cursed. Song: Wake Up Little Susie |
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86a | 10a | "Three Chipmunks and a Puppy" | Ross Bagdasarian, Cynthia Friedlob & John Semper | November 25, 1989 | |
The boys are tired of their puppy's behavior. They give Lilly away, but later regret it. Song: Hound Dog |
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86b | 10b | "Phantom of the Rock Opera" | Duane Capizzi | November 25, 1989 | |
The Chipmunks perform in an opera with problems. They help a janitor get his chance to star on stage. Songs: Bombingo Mio, Opera Opening, Potato Potahto, Thunder and Lightning, Star of the Show, and Lance the Knife |
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87a | 11a | "The Return of Uncle Adventure" | Duane Capizzi & Janice Karman | December 2, 1989 | |
A cruise leads to the Fountain of Youth, promising exciting adventures. Song: La Bamba |
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87b | 11b | "The Princess and the Pig" | Janice Karman | December 2, 1989 | |
Brittany works at a farm and learns about country life. Song: Country Feelin |
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88 | 12 | "Alvin in Neverland" | Dianne Dixon, Ross Bagdasarian & Janice Karman | December 9, 1989 | |
A girl rejects Alvin for being too childish. He tries to act grown-up, but Dave helps him see the joy of childhood. Songs: Oh, Boy!, and Unsavory Things |
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89 | 13 | "Merry Christmas, Mr. Carroll" | Dianne Dixon | December 16, 1989 | |
Alvin only thinks about Christmas presents. He learns a lesson about giving and kindness, like in "A Christmas Carol." Songs: The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late), and Here Comes Christmas |
Season 8: The Chipmunks Go to the Movies (1990)
This season was special because it parodied many popular movies of its time!
No. overall |
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Title | Written by | Original air date | |
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90 | 1 | "Back to Our Future" | Dianne Dixon | September 8, 1990 | |
The Chipmunks from the 1990s meet their older "Alvin Show" versions. Parody: Back to the Future Songs: Back in Time and The Alvin Twist |
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91 | 2 | "Bigger" | Dianne Dixon | September 15, 1990 | |
Alvin wishes he was bigger. His wish comes true, and he learns what it's like to be an adult. Parody: Big Songs: I Wanna Be Big, I Love Rock 'n' Roll and The Girls of Rock 'n' Roll |
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92 | 3 | "Kong!" | Dianne Dixon | September 22, 1990 | |
Buster Bardom (Alvin) meets a giant ape named Kong. He needs Kiki (Theodore) and Nola (Brittany) to bring Kong to America. Parody: King Kong Songs: What'd I Say and I Feel Good |
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93 | 4 | "Batmunk" | Bruce Morris & William J. Thutt | September 29, 1990 | |
Simon plays Batmunk, investigating stolen Batmunk toys. The Jokester (Alvin) is the main suspect. Parody: Batman Song: Danger Zone |
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94 | 5 | "Daytona Jones and the Pearl of Wisdom" | Bob Carrau & Dianne Dixon | October 6, 1990 | |
Daytona Jones (Alvin) and his brother Saratoga (Simon) go on an adventure to find the Pearl of Wisdom. Parody: The Indiana Jones franchise Songs: Chinatown and Good Thing |
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95 | 6 | "Star Wreck: The Absolutely Final Frontier" | Ralph Sanchez | October 13, 1990 | |
The crew of the USS Booby Prize meets aliens who want everything in the galaxy to be the same. Parody: The Star Trek franchise Songs: Bad Moon Rising and Red Alert |
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96 | 7 | "Robomunk" | Sean Roche | October 20, 1990 | |
Officer Malone (Alvin) has an accident. Dr. Simonize (Simon) turns him into half-robot, half-chipmunk. Parody: RoboCop Songs: Hero and The 'C' Team |
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97 | 8 | "S.T. The Space Traveler" | Dianne Dixon | October 27, 1990 | |
The boys meet an alien. They try to hide him from scientists who want to capture and experiment on him. Parody: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Songs: Workin' for a Livin' and Somebody Rescue Me |
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98 | 9 | "Irrational Buffoon's European Vacation" | Jack Enyart | November 3, 1990 | |
Clark Sevillewald (Dave) and the boys win a trip to Wacky World in Europe. Parody: National Lampoon's European Vacation Songs: The Wanderer and I Wish I Could Speak French |
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99 | 10 | "Chip Tracy" | Dianne Dixon & Jack Enyart | November 10, 1990 | |
Chip Tracy (Alvin) fights serious criminals in the city. Parody: Dick Tracy Songs: Clothes Make the Man and Real Wild Child |
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100 | 11 | "Gremlionis" | Bob Carrau | November 17, 1990 | |
The Chipmunks face ancient gremlins from Italy. Parody: Gremlins Songs: Gremlionis and Rebel Yell |
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101 | 12 | "Sploosh" | Dianne Dixon | November 24, 1990 | |
Trusty (Simon) meets Princess Montana (Jeanette), a mermaid. His boss captures her to show her to the world. Parody: Splash Song: Oh, Pretty Woman |
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102 | 13 | "Funny, We Shrunk the Adults" | Bob Carrau | December 1, 1990 | |
Simon's invention accidentally shrinks Dave and Miss Miller. The Chipmunks and new kids cause chaos. Parody: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Songs: Short People and Coming up Short |
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Episodios de Alvin y las ardillas para niños