List of Chuggington episodes facts for kids
Chuggington is a fun animated television series about trains! It first started in the UK in 2009. The main episodes are usually about 10 minutes long. There are also shorter "Badge Quest" episodes, which are about 4 minutes, and special longer episodes, which are around 23 minutes.
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Series Overview
Here's a quick look at the different series of Chuggington:
| Series | Episodes | U.K. Airdate | U.S Airdate | |||
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| 1 | 52 | 29 September 2008 | 11 May 2009 | 18 January 2010 | 7 January 2011 | |
| 2 | 26 | 13 September 2010 | 15 December 2010 | 14 February 2011 | 16 January 2012 | |
| 3 | 14 | 28 November 2011 | 15 December 2011 | 26 March 2012 | 3 August 2013 | |
| 4 | 26 | 27 August 2013 | 21 April 2014 | 20 October 2013 | 5 December 2014 | |
| 5 | 10 | 18 May 2015 | 29 May 2015 | 6 March 2015 | 28 November 2015 | |
| 6 | 46 | 2 January 2021 | 12 March 2021 | 29 June 2020 | 1 November 2021 | |
| Specials | 7 | 26 August 2013 | 19 December 2021 | 20 October 2013 | TBA | |
| Badge Quest | 46 | 24 July 2010 | 14 February 2012 | 26 September 2011 | 2 July 2013 | |
Main Episodes
Series 1: Learning the Ropes (2008–2009)
The first series introduces us to the main trainee chuggers: Wilson, Koko, and Brewster. They learn important lessons about working together and being responsible.
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| 1 | 1 | "Can't Catch Koko" | Sarah Ball | Sarah Ball and Diane Redmond | BBC Two | 29 September 2008 | |
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Koko is super fast and brags about it. But when she breaks down, she learns a lesson about teamwork.
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| 2 | 2 | "Wilson And The Elephant" | Sarah Ball | Julie Jones | BBC Two | 30 September 2008 | |
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Wilson has a tough time taking an elephant named Ebo to the safari park. Ebo causes some funny trouble!
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| 3 | 3 | "Braking Brewster" | Sarah Ball | Sarah Ball and Kate Fawkes | BBC Two | 1 October 2008 | |
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Brewster is in a hurry to try new moves. Wilson helps him avoid an accident in the mountains.
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| 4 | 4 | "Koko And The Tunnel" | Sarah Ball | Sarah Ball | BBC Two | 2 October 2008 | |
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Koko explores a tunnel with Wilson but forgets to tell anyone where they are going.
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| 5 | 5 | "Late Again Eddie" | Sarah Ball | Diane Redmond | BBC Two | 3 October 2008 | |
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Eddie is always late for work. The trainees help him find a new house closer to the depot.
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| 6 | 6 | "Bang Klang Wilson" | Sarah Ball | Ian Carney | BBC Two | 6 October 2008 | |
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Wilson gets to use Old Puffer Pete's cool steam-powered ice cream car.
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| 7 | 7 | "Koko And The Squirrels" | Sarah Ball | Ian Carney | BBC Two | 7 October 2008 | |
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Koko ignores advice to go slow while delivering wood and has an accident.
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| 8 | 8 | "Hodge And The Magnet" | Sarah Ball | Sarah Ball | BBC Two | 8 October 2008 | |
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Hodge has to fix a broken track by himself, and Wilson comes along to help.
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| 9 | 9 | "Clunky Wilson" | Sarah Ball | Sarah Ball and Kate Fawkes | BBC Two | 9 October 2008 | |
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Wilson breaks a wheel but is scared to get it fixed. He learns it's okay to ask for help.
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| 10 | 10 | "The Chugger Championship" | Sarah Ball | Claudia Silver and Sarah Ball | BBC Two | 10 October 2008 | |
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Koko wants to win a race, but she helps Wilson when he breaks down. They learn that having fun is more important than winning.
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Series 2: New Adventures (2010)
In this series, the chuggers face new challenges and meet new friends, learning more about teamwork and problem-solving.
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UK Title (top)
US Title (bottom) |
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| 53 | 1 | "Koko's New Look" | Sarah Ball | Lucy Daniel Raby | CBeebies | 13 September 2010 | ||||||
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Koko wants a cool new design, making Zephie feel a bit left out.
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| 54 | 2 | "Frostini's Meltdown" | Sarah Ball | Phil O'Shea | CBeebies | 14 September 2010 | ||||||
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The chuggers rush to save ice cream when the factory breaks down.
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| 55 | 3 | "Babysitter Brewster" | Sarah Ball | Emma Reeves | CBeebies | 15 September 2010 | ||||||
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Brewster has to rescue Hoot and Toot when they get stuck underground.
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| 56 | 4 | "Lights Camera Action Chugger" | Sarah Ball | Sarah Ball and Jacquelyn Bell | CBeebies | 16 September 2010 | ||||||
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Emery helps with Action Chugger's new movie, and Brewster saves the day when Action Chugger falls.
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| 57 | 5 | "Chug Of War" | Sarah Ball | Based on an idea by : Dominic Macdonald Teleplay by : Sarah Ball and Lorelei King |
CBeebies | 17 September 2010 | ||||||
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Wilson helps his team prepare for a big competition to see who will work at the quarry.
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Series 3: Growing Up (2011)
The chuggers continue to grow and learn, facing more complex situations and taking on bigger responsibilities.
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Title | Directed by | Written by | Original Broadcaster | Original air date | |
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| 79 | 1 | "Gold Wheels" | Sarah Ball | Sarah Ball | CBeebies | 28 November 2011 | |
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Hoot and Toot get gold wheels for helping Wilson, but then they try too hard to get another one.
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| 80 | 2 | "Special Helper Wilson" | Sarah Ball | Emma Reeves | CBeebies | 29 November 2011 | |
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Wilson struggles to collect pumpkins, and Hoot and Toot offer to help him out.
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| 81 | 3 | "Hodge Can't Wait" | Sarah Ball | James Mason | CBeebies | 30 November 2011 | |
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Hodge breaks down on his way to a show and uses smoke signals to get attention.
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| 82 | 4 | "Chug-o-Flage" | Sarah Ball | Sarah Ball and Emma Reeves | CBeebies | 1 December 2011 | |
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Wilson tries to look like a parrot but accidentally scares the animals at the safari park.
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| 83 | 5 | "Koko's Game" | Sarah Ball | Sarah Ball and Emma Reeves | CBeebies | 2 December 2011 | |
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Koko gets too focused on a video game, which makes her unsafe on the tracks.
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Series 4: Rescue and Build (2013–2014)
This series focuses on the chuggers learning new rescue and building skills, becoming Chug Patrollers and Chuggineers.
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| 93 | 1 | "Rescue At Rocky Ridge" | Sarah Ball | Sarah Ball | CBeebies | 26 August 2013 | |
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Wilson rescues Koko when she gets stuck in a collapsing mine tunnel.
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| 94 | 2 | "Wilson's Forest Flare" | Sarah Ball | Sarah Ball | CBeebies | 26 August 2013 | |
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When Emery breaks down in the forest, Chug Patroller Wilson comes to the rescue.
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| 95 | 3 | "Stop Koko Stop!" | Sarah Ball | Alex Williams | CBeebies | 27 August 2013 | |
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Hanzo teaches Koko how to control her new engine booster.
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| 96 | 4 | "Runaway Koko" | Sarah Ball | Kate Scott | CBeebies | 28 August 2013 | |
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Koko's speed booster goes wrong, and she can't stop!
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| 97 | 5 | "Brewster Makes Tracks" | Sarah Ball | Kate Scott | CBeebies | 29 August 2013 | |
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Brewster wants to see a cooling tower demolished, but he has an urgent job.
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Series 5: New Roles (2015)
The chuggers take on more specialized roles and learn about different jobs around Chuggington.
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Title | Original Broadcaster | Original air date | |
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| 119 | 1 | "First Responder Calley" | CBeebies | 18 May 2015 | |
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Calley learns that being good at many things is a special skill.
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| 120 | 2 | "Sinkhole Rescue" | CBeebies | 19 May 2015 | |
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Brewster gets trapped when he falls into a sinkhole.
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| 121 | 3 | "Cormac Patrol" | CBeebies | 20 May 2015 | |
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Cormac feels bored, but then he becomes a hero by rescuing other chuggers from a rockfall.
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| 122 | 4 | "Trainee Camp" | CBeebies | 21 May 2015 | |
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Wilson, Brewster, Koko, Hoot, and Toot go to a camp to learn new skills and work as a team.
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| 123 | 5 | "Tour Guide Harrison" | CBeebies | 22 May 2015 | |
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Harrison has to create a special tour of Chuggington to pass his tour guide test.
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Series 6: Tales from the Rails (2021)
This newer series brings more exciting stories and lessons for the chuggers. It includes regular episodes and longer specials.
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Title | Original Broadcaster | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 129 | 1 | "Slow Coach Koko" | CBeebies | Craig Fernandez | January 2, 2021 | |
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Koko loses confidence after an accident. Can she get her speed back to help Wilson and Brewster?
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| 130 | 2 | "My Hero" | CBeebies | Michael Foulke | January 3, 2021 | |
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Action Chugger doesn't show up for Hero Day, so Brewster decides to be a hero himself.
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| 131 | 3 | "Wilson's Broadcast Blues" | CBeebies | Ryan Toyama | January 9, 2021 | |
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Wilson exaggerates a story on Radio Chuggington to make it more exciting.
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| 132 | 4 | "Wild Safari Park" | CBeebies | Denise Downer | January 10, 2021 | |
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Mtambo needs Wilson's help to feed all the animals at the Safari Park on time.
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| 133 | 5 | "Frostini's True Calling" | CBeebies | Eva Konstantopoulos | January 16, 2021 | |
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Frostini tries to find his true passion in life, which leads to a song about his love for ice cream.
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Special Episodes
These are longer episodes that often combine stories or feature big events in Chuggington.
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Title | Original Broadcaster | Original air date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Chug Patrol: Ready To Rescue" | CBeebies | 26 August 2013 | |
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Wilson joins the Chug Patrol rescue team and learns from Jackman. He helps rescue Koko from a mine and Emery from the forest. This special combines two shorter episodes.
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| 2 | 2 | "Chuggineers: Ready To Build" | CBeebies | ||
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Brewster and the Chuggineers work to build a new high-speed railway. Brewster learns from new characters Zack, Fletch, and Tyne. This special combines two shorter episodes.
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| 3 | 3 | "Snow Rescue" | CBeebies | January 2, 2021 | |
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Wilson has many rescues to do during a tough winter storm. This special combines two Series 4 episodes.
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| 4 | 4 | "Delivery Dash at the Docks" | CBeebies | November 21, 2021 | |
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Koko trains with Daley, a new express delivery engine. They learn about patience and teamwork at the busy docks with Skipper Stu. This special combines two Series 5 episodes.
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| 5 | 5 | "The Big Freeze" | CBeebies | December 26, 2020 | |
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Freezing weather and a lighthouse fire cause big problems for Chuggington. This special combines two Series 5 episodes.
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| 6 | 6 | "Chugging Home for the Holidays" | CBeebies | December 19, 2021 | |
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The trainees travel to San Locomota to cheer up Rosa, who misses home. They discover that holiday traditions are best when shared with friends.
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| 7 | 7 | "Celebrate Chuggington" | CBeebies | March 7, 2021 | |
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It's Chuggington Day, a new holiday! The trainees go on an adventure, including a scavenger hunt, and learn how important it is to train together.
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Badge Quest Episodes (2010–2012)
In these shorter episodes, the trainee chuggers work to earn special badges. Each badge means they have completed a specific task or learned a new skill. They learn about things like guessing weight, washing cars, remembering routes, and helping animals.
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Title | Directed by | Written by | Badge Name | Original Broadcaster | Original air date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Weighing It Up" | Sarah Ball | Ross Hastings | Weighing It Up | CBeebies | 24 July 2010 | |
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The trainees try to earn a badge by guessing how much things weigh.
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| 2 | 2 | "Carwash" | Sarah Ball | Paul Couvela | Carwash | CBeebies | 25 July 2010 | |
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Brewster and Koko must work together to wash dirty train cars.
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| 3 | 3 | "Rainbow Chuggers" | Sarah Ball | Polly Churchill and Lorelei King | Colour | CBeebies | 31 July 2010 | |
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Brewster and Koko follow clues to find carriages of specific colors.
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| 4 | 4 | "Chug Patrol" | Sarah Ball | Deirdra Morris and Sarah Ball | Chug Patrol | CBeebies | 1 August 2010 | |
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Brewster and Koko try to beat Emery's record for reporting problems on the tracks.
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| 5 | 5 | "Remember The Route" | Sarah Ball | Ross Hastings and Lorelei King | Remember The Route | CBeebies | 7 August 2010 | |
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The trainees must remember a list of three places and visit them in the correct order.
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