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This page lists all the episodes from the popular children's TV show Franklin. Franklin is a friendly turtle who learns important lessons about growing up, friendship, and family. The show is based on the beloved books by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark. Here, you can find out when each episode first aired and what it was about.

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 13 November 3, 1997 (1997-11-03) January 26, 1998 (1998-01-26)
2 13 September 7, 1998 (1998-09-07) November 30, 1998 (1998-11-30)
3 13 October 11, 1999 (1999-10-11) February 21, 2000 (2000-02-21)
4 13 May 8, 2000 (2000-05-08) July 30, 2000 (2000-07-30)
5 13 April 29, 2002 (2002-04-29) July 22, 2002 (2002-07-22)
6 13 May 22, 2004 (2004-05-22) August 8, 2004 (2004-08-08)

Episodes

Season 1 (1997–1998)

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1 1 "Franklin Plays the Game / Franklin Wants a Pet" November 3, 1997 (1997-11-03)
  • Franklin's soccer team struggles to score. Coach Porcupine helps them learn to work together and have fun.
  • Franklin tries to show his parents he is responsible enough for a pet.
2 2 "Hurry Up, Franklin / Franklin's Bad Day" November 6, 1997 (1997-11-06)
  • Franklin rushes to Bear's party. Snail worries about being too slow for parties.
  • Franklin feels sad when his friend Otter moves away. He struggles to show his feelings until his dad helps him.
3 3 "Franklin Goes to School / Franklin Is Lost" November 10, 1997 (1997-11-10)
  • Franklin and Snail are nervous about their first day of school. They have fun meeting Mr. Owl.
  • Franklin and Fox get lost in the forest during a game of Hide-n-Seek.
4 4 "Franklin Has a Sleepover / Franklin's Halloween" November 13, 1997 (1997-11-13)
  • Franklin invites Bear for their first sleepover. Bear feels homesick away from home.
  • Bear gets sick, so Franklin bravely volunteers to walk through the Haunted House. They find out the "ghost" is Mr. Owl.
5 5 "Franklin Rides a Bike / Franklin Is Messy" November 20, 1997 (1997-11-20)
  • Franklin tries to ride his bike without training wheels. It's harder than he thought.
  • Franklin learns a valuable lesson about cleaning up his own messes.
6 6 "Franklin Fibs / Franklin's Blanket" November 27, 1997 (1997-11-27)
  • Franklin tells a tall tale about eating 76 flies very quickly.
  • Franklin's blue blanket goes missing. He needs it for a sleepover at his Aunt Turtle's house.
7 7 "Franklin Is Bossy / Franklin's Fort" December 8, 1997 (1997-12-08)
  • Franklin's bossy behavior upsets his friends.
  • Franklin's friends build a tree fort. Franklin tries to overcome his fear of heights.
8 8 "Finders Keepers for Franklin / Franklin's New Friend" December 15, 1997 (1997-12-15)
  • Franklin finds a lost camera and struggles with "finders-keepers." He changes his mind when he loses his own toy.
  • A new friend, Moose, comes to school. Franklin isn't sure if he can be friends with someone so different.
9 9 "Franklin's School Play / Franklin and the Secret Club" December 25, 1997 (1997-12-25)
  • Franklin gets stage fright during the school play, The Nutcracker.
  • Franklin and Snail feel left out when they are not allowed to join Porcupine's special club.
10 10 "Franklin and the Red Scooter / Franklin in the Dark" January 5, 1998 (1998-01-05)
  • Franklin tries to earn money for a scooter. He temporarily swaps with Rabbit.
  • Franklin is afraid of his dark shell at bedtime. His mother tells him a story, and his father gives him fireflies for a nightlight.
11 11 "Franklin and the Tooth Fairy / Franklin Takes the Blame" January 12, 1998 (1998-01-12)
  • Bear loses his first tooth, and Franklin learns about the tooth fairy. Franklin tries to trick the fairy since turtles don't have teeth.
  • Franklin agrees to water Mr. Mole's garden. He forgets and tries to hide his mistake, making things worse.
12 12 "Franklin's Christmas Gift / Franklin's Granny" January 19, 1998 (1998-01-19)
  • Franklin must choose a gift for the Christmas toy drive.
  • Franklin visits his Granny but wants to play with friends. He learns how much his visits mean to her.
13 13 "Franklin and the Baby / Franklin Goes to Day Camp" January 26, 1998 (1998-01-26)
  • Bear struggles to adjust to his new baby sister. His parents help him become a big brother.
  • Franklin feels left out at day camp when Bear spends more time with Possum. Bear later comforts him.

Season 2 (1998)

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14 1 "Franklin's Visitor / Franklin's Not-So-Broken Bone" September 7, 1998 (1998-09-07)
  • Franklin finds a fish friend for Goldie. Mr. Mole's grandson also visits. Both new friends are mischievous and don't share Franklin's interests.
  • Skunk gets a lot of attention for her broken arm. Franklin lets Bear put a papier-mâché cast on his arm, but it causes problems.
15 2 "Franklin's Gift / Franklin Growing Up Fast" September 14, 1998 (1998-09-14)
  • Franklin thinks his Mother's Day gift isn't special enough compared to his friends' gifts. His mother shows him how special it is.
  • Franklin feels like he grew up overnight. His parents explain that growing up takes time.
16 3 "Franklin the Spy / Franklin's Library Book" September 21, 1998 (1998-09-21)
  • Franklin and Bear's spy games accidentally ruin Badger and Beaver's puppet show. They make it up to them.
  • Franklin forgets his library book, and it gets ruined in the rain. He is afraid to tell his parents until they teach him about responsibility.
17 4 "Franklin's Kite / Franklin and the Babysitter" September 28, 1998 (1998-09-28)
  • Franklin damages his kite and gives it to Fox. Franklin and Bear learn from Fox's father how to reuse old things.
  • Franklin tries to avoid his substitute babysitter, Mrs. Muskrat. They become friends after getting locked in a closet.
18 5 "Franklin and the Broken Globe / Franklin's Valentines" October 5, 1998 (1998-10-05)
  • Goose thinks she broke the class globe. Franklin and Bear admit they were the ones who broke it.
  • Franklin's Valentines get lost and ruined by the wind. His friends understand, and he makes them Friendship cards.
19 6 "Franklin's Family Treasure / Franklin's Music Lessons" October 12, 1998 (1998-10-12)
  • Franklin carelessly trades away his grandfather's old penny whistle. Granny and Franklin follow a trail to get it back.
  • Franklin and Beaver take piano lessons from Granny to impress Ms. Panda. Beaver does well, but Franklin lacks patience.
20 7 "Franklin Takes a Trip / Franklin's Bicycle Helmet" October 19, 1998 (1998-10-19)
  • Franklin expects his family vacation to have fun rides, but it's a pioneer village. He enjoys the chores, while his parents are tired but happy he likes it.
  • Franklin hides his bike and helmet, fearing he'll be laughed at. He learns he must wear it for the safety course.
21 8 "Franklin's Birthday Party / Franklin's Nickname" October 26, 1998 (1998-10-26)
  • Franklin thinks a home birthday party won't be fun. His parents help make it special.
  • Franklin and his friends get nicknames, which turns into a name-calling game.
22 9 "Franklin and Otter's Visit / Franklin's Collection" November 2, 1998 (1998-11-02)
  • Otter visits Franklin, but her interests have changed. She doesn't like the changes in the village.
  • For show and tell, the class needs to show a collection. Franklin doesn't have one. He finds an interest in rocks, which Mr. Owl makes interesting for everyone.
23 10 "Franklin Says Sorry / Franklin and the Fire" November 9, 1998 (1998-11-09)
  • Bear is mad at Franklin for telling Fox about his secret flag. With help, Franklin sincerely apologizes.
  • Franklin takes many safety steps at home. His parents teach him professional fire safety tips.
24 11 "Franklin's Garden / Franklin Runs Away" November 16, 1998 (1998-11-16)
  • Franklin finds a caterpillar that eats his flowers. Mr. Mole teaches him about garden animals.
  • Franklin runs off with Snail to the tree fort when everyone is mad at him.
25 12 "Franklin's Gloomy Day / Franklin Tells Time" November 23, 1998 (1998-11-23)
  • Franklin is bored on a rainy day. His parents teach him how to play by himself.
  • Franklin struggles to understand hours and minutes, making him late. Mr. Owl helps him learn to tell time.
26 13 "Franklin's Test / Franklin and the Duckling" November 30, 1998 (1998-11-30)
  • Franklin prepares for a spelling test but cheats on the last word. Feeling guilty, he confesses to Mr. Owl.
  • Franklin takes a lost duckling home. It's a lot of work, so he returns it to its family.

Season 3 (1999–2000)

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27 1 "Franklin and His Night Friend / Franklin and the Two Henrys" October 11, 1999 (1999-10-11)
  • Franklin befriends a bat named Bat. They have trouble meeting because Bat is nocturnal.
  • Bear loses Beaver's pet hamster, Henry. He buys another hamster before admitting his lie. Henry returns, and Bear keeps the new hamster, Henry II.
28 2 "Frankin's Nature Hike / Franklin's Starring Role" October 18, 1999 (1999-10-18)
  • Franklin helps Snail too much during a nature walk with Bear, Beaver, Fox, and Goose.
  • Franklin is sad he doesn't get a big part in the Sleeping Beauty play. He learns how important his role as stage manager is.
29 3 "Franklin's Masterpiece / Franklin and the Computer" October 25, 1999 (1999-10-25)
  • Franklin wins a contest with a painting he made with Bear, Beaver, and Fox.
  • Franklin spends too much time on Beaver's computer game, Dam Builders. He realizes his friend is more important than the game.
30 4 "Franklin the Trooper / Franklin's Fossil" November 1, 1999 (1999-11-01)
  • Franklin helps Mrs. Muskrat fix her old boat. It becomes a big job, but he keeps going after she names the boat after him.
  • Franklin and Bear find a trilobite fossil. They make a museum, but lose customers because they don't know about the fossil.
31 5 "Franklin and the Fortune Teller / Franklin's Cellar" November 8, 1999 (1999-11-08)
  • Beaver tells Franklin he will have a bad day. Franklin becomes too careful and misses out on fun.
  • Franklin is afraid of monsters in the cellar. The fear spreads to Beaver, Bear, and Goose. They realize it's their imagination and use it to "fight" the monsters.
32 6 "Franklin Plants a Tree / Franklin the Hero" November 22, 1999 (1999-11-22)
  • Franklin's ideas about trees change when he has to plant one.
  • Franklin and Snail want signed comics from Dynaroo. They help Mrs. Muskrat find her lost key, and Dynaroo waits for them.
33 7 "Franklin's Day Off / Franklin's Homemade Cookies" November 26, 1999 (1999-11-26)
  • Franklin wants to bike with Bear instead of putting away his tent. He gets a flat tire and other problems that could have been avoided.
  • Franklin believes in telling the truth. He struggles when his homemade cookies taste bad because of too much ginger.
34 8 "Franklin the Fabulous / Franklin Camps Out" December 6, 1999 (1999-12-06)
  • Franklin tries to learn magic like Marten the Magnificent.
  • Franklin relies too much on his friends during a campout. He learns to be self-sufficient when he has to tie down the tent alone.
35 9 "Franklin and the Puppy / Franklin Takes the Bus" January 17, 2000 (2000-01-17)
  • A lost puppy follows Franklin, and Franklin wants to keep him.
  • Franklin takes the school's toy bus without asking permission.
36 10 "Franklin and the Copycat / Big Brother Franklin" January 31, 2000 (2000-01-31)
  • Rabbit copies Franklin's drawing technique for storm clouds.
  • A young boy named Squirrel spends time with Franklin, Fox, and Raccoon.
37 11 "Franklin and the Grump / Franklin's Promise" February 7, 2000 (2000-02-07)
  • Mr. Groundhog is grumpy on February 2nd. Franklin tries to find out why.
  • Mr. Turtle promises to fix Franklin's bike. He has to fix a sprinkler first, which takes longer than expected.
38 12 "Franklin and the Thunderstorm / Franklin's Maple Syrup" February 14, 2000 (2000-02-14)
  • Franklin doesn't want his friends to know he is afraid of thunderstorms.
  • Franklin and Bear compete with Beaver and Fox to make the best maple syrup.
39 13 "Franklin Helps Out / Franklin's Missing Snacks" February 21, 2000 (2000-02-21)
  • Franklin struggles to find a job to help out in the community.
  • Bear is accused of eating all the snacks his friends saved.

Season 4 (2000)

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40 1 "Franklin's Good Deeds / Franklin's Submarine" May 8, 2000 (2000-05-08)
  • Franklin tries to do a good deed to get into the newspaper.
  • Franklin receives a submarine in the mail that is not what he expected.
41 2 "Mr. Fix-It Franklin / Franklin Has the Hiccups" May 15, 2000 (2000-05-15)
  • Franklin helps with small fixes at home. His attempts to help friends cause bigger messes. His parents teach him that learning from mistakes is important.
  • Franklin gets nervous about a chess championship at school.
42 3 "Franklin Delivers / Franklin's Shell Trouble" May 22, 2000 (2000-05-22)
  • Franklin and Bear deliver newspapers while the paperboy is away. They find it harder than flying kites on a windy day.
  • Franklin's shell is peeling due to Carapace Eczema. He tries to hide the embarrassing ointment from his friends.
43 4 "Franklin's Sailboat / Franklin Snoops" May 29, 2000 (2000-05-29)
  • Franklin thinks a new sailboat is better than his old one. He buys the new boat, but it doesn't sail well. His dad fixes his old boat, and Franklin gives the new one as a trophy.
  • Franklin accidentally finds out Bear's birthday present. He convinces friends to buy accessories. He gives the gift to Bear to avoid spoiling the surprise for himself.
44 5 "Franklin's Father / Franklin Plays Hockey" June 4, 2000 (2000-06-04)
  • Mr. Mole tells Franklin stories about his father's childhood mistakes. They wait for Franklin's mother at the train station.
  • Franklin and Bear help Skunk prepare for hockey season.
45 6 "Franklin and the Puppet Play / Franklin's Stopwatch" June 11, 2000 (2000-06-11)
  • Beaver becomes too bossy during a Little Red Riding Hood puppet play.
  • Franklin discovers how slow he is when he uses a stopwatch.
46 7 "Franklin Meets Ermine / Franklin's Funny Business" June 18, 2000 (2000-06-18)
  • Franklin's friends don't believe him when he says a different kid is causing trouble.
  • Franklin and Rabbit play too many practical jokes on their friends.
47 8 "Franklin and Sam / Franklin's Berry Patch" June 25, 2000 (2000-06-25)
  • Franklin tries to hide his stuffed dog, Sam, during a camping trip with friends.
  • Franklin and Bear try to keep a secret berry patch all to themselves.
48 9 "Franklin's Rival / Franklin and the Trading Cards" July 2, 2000 (2000-07-02)
  • Franklin feels challenged by another kid Granny is babysitting.
  • Franklin gets an extra rare trading card. He must decide whether to give it to Beaver or Fox.
49 10 "Franklin's Robot / Franklin the Detective" July 9, 2000 (2000-07-09)
  • Franklin and Fox try to build a robot. Their friends mock their simple robot. They take turns wearing the suit, doing chores their friends "order" it to do.
  • Franklin tries to find a lost baseball. Clues point to the river, but Bear finds it stuck in a tree.
50 11 "Franklin the Fearless / Franklin's Lucky Charm" July 16, 2000 (2000-07-16)
  • Franklin's friends think he is fearless for going down Thrill Hill, the steepest hill.
  • Bear feels unlucky. Franklin gives him a fake four-leaf clover to boost his confidence.
51 12 "Franklin at the Seashore / Franklin and Snail's Dream" July 23, 2000 (2000-07-23)
  • Franklin and Bear accuse two crabs of stealing their seashells.
  • Snail wants to learn to fly. Everyone thinks it's silly and dangerous, except Franklin.
52 13 "My Franklin / Franklin's Mom" July 30, 2000 (2000-07-30)
  • Franklin and Bear want to play in the park. Bear's younger sister keeps calling them. Franklin keeps leaving, making Bear jealous. They realize she was calling Franklin.
  • Franklin's family prepares for a camping trip. Mr. Turtle injures his foot, so Mrs. Turtle takes over the planning.

Season 5 (2002)

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53 1 "Franklin the Teacher / Franklin's Allergy" Brian Lasenby / Bridget Newson April 29, 2002 (2002-04-29)
  • Franklin tries to teach Harriet for kindergarten. His family discovers that playing with her actually taught her to hammer her own chair.
  • Franklin fears he's allergic to Bear. They avoid each other until they find out it was Bear's new bubble bath causing the problem.
54 2 "Franklin Loses a Book / Franklin and Betty" Brian Lasenby / Betty Quan May 6, 2002 (2002-05-06)
  • Franklin hides Harriet's favorite book, The Happy Green Frog. It ends up in the garbage. Franklin and Bear search for a replacement. He finds one with missing pages but remembers the story.
  • Franklin gets along well with Beaver's cousin, Betty. When friends tease them about being a couple, he avoids her. He apologizes when he learns she changed her plans for him.
55 3 "Franklin's Pumpkin / Franklin's Jug Band" Brian Lasenby / Bonnie Chung May 13, 2002 (2002-05-13)
  • Franklin and Bear grow a huge pumpkin for a contest. When it breaks, Mrs. Muskrat helps them turn it into a successful pie.
  • Harriet plays Franklin's clarinet, which he needs for a band. He trades it for his drum. When the clarinet is messy, he tries to get his drum back.
56 4 "Franklin and the Bus Patrol / Franklin and Wolvie" Brian Lasenby May 20, 2002 (2002-05-20)
  • No one likes Bear's strict bus monitor rules. Franklin's relaxed attitude gets them in trouble. They realize Bear's rules were better.
  • Franklin finds it hard to play with Wolvie, who plays rough like his older brothers. Wolvie learns to play more gently, even with his sister Harriet.
57 5 "Franklin Stays Up / Franklin's Bargain" Brian Lasenby May 27, 2002 (2002-05-27)
  • While camping, the kids try to stay up all night to see the sunrise. Franklin and Rabbit struggle and fall asleep just before sunrise.
  • Franklin gets an early allowance for gardening. He puts off the work to play with a new toy. Mr. Turtle does the work. Franklin makes up for it by doing dishes while playing with his sister.
58 6 "Franklin's Big Game / Franklin's Reading Club" Ken Ross / Brian Lasenby June 3, 2002 (2002-06-03)
  • Mr. Mole arranges a friendly match between Franklin's team and a professional polar bear team. The kids worry but decide to have fun. The polar bears join Franklin's team to make it fair.
  • Franklin and Bear try to read many books for special library T-shirts. They realize they haven't learned anything and start over, taking their time.
59 7 "Franklin in Two Places / Franklin's First Star" Pete Sauder / Brian Lasenby June 10, 2002 (2002-06-10)
  • Franklin tries to attend Bear's ball game and Beaver's art show at the same time, overextending himself.
  • Franklin and Bear are fans of hockey player Coyote (voiced by Elijah Wood). Coyote tells them his idol is Mrs. Muskrat, who supported him. After their game, they announce Mrs. Muskrat as one of their stars.
60 8 "Franklin's Float / Franklin's Party Plans" Brian Lasenby / Betty Quan June 17, 2002 (2002-06-17)
  • The kids build a heavy spaceship for a parade. Mr. Fox helps them get it to the parade on time.
  • Franklin learns Skunk is moving. He, Bear, Beaver, and Goose misunderstand and think she's leaving Woodland. Skunk is just moving around the corner.
61 9 "Gee Whiz Franklin / Franklin Can't Wait" Simon Racioppa / Richard Elliot / Bruce Robb June 24, 2002 (2002-06-24)
  • Franklin and Bear try a 24-hour challenge from Gee Whiz magazine to get their pictures published.
  • Franklin is bored waiting two hours for a circus show to start.
62 10 "Franklin's Spring First / Franklin Plays Golf" Ken Ross / Bruce Robb July 1, 2002 (2002-07-01)
  • Franklin tries to create his own holiday.
  • Franklin plays golf with his dad. He is afraid to say he'd rather play soccer with his friends.
63 11 "Franklin's Canoe Trip / Franklin's Interview" Brian Lasenby / Bridget Newson July 8, 2002 (2002-07-08)
  • Franklin, Mr. Turtle, and Bear go on a canoe trip. They realize it's more work than they thought.
  • Franklin has trouble finding someone special to interview.
64 12 "Franklin's Crystal / Franklin's Advice" Brian Lasenby / Karen Moonah July 15, 2002 (2002-07-15)
  • Franklin and Beaver find a quartz crystal. They have trouble sharing it.
  • Snail cracks his shell during a soccer game.
65 13 "Franklin's Cookie Question / Franklin's Picnic" Bruce Robb / Brian Lasenby July 22, 2002 (2002-07-22)
  • Franklin and Bear can't resist baked cookies. Bear gets his hand stuck in the jar where Mrs. Bear hid them.
  • Franklin refuses to eat spinach because he thinks he won't like it.

Season 6 (2004)

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66 1 "Franklin Itching to Skateboard / Franklin Forgives" Gary Hurst Brian Lasenby / Karen Moonah May 22, 2004 (2004-05-22)
  • Franklin and Bear's skateboarding idea doesn't go as planned.
  • Franklin brings Goldie to a family picnic. Harriet accidentally knocks Goldie into the pond. Franklin struggles to forgive her.
67 2 "Hockey Fan Franklin / Mother Hen Franklin" Gary Hurst Simon Racioppa / Richard Elliot / Brian Lasenby May 30, 2004 (2004-05-30)
  • Franklin gets nervous after winning a contest to meet his favorite hockey star.
  • Franklin becomes overly protective of Harriet after she gets a small injury.
68 3 "Franklin's Badge / Franklin Stargazes" Gary Hurst Karen Moonah / John Van Bruggen June 6, 2004 (2004-06-06)
  • Franklin joins the Woodland Trailblazer troop. He learns it's about more than just earning badges.
  • Franklin trades his new telescope. He realizes its potential and tries to get it back, striking a bargain.
69 4 "Franklin's Swimming Party / Franklin's Soccer Field Folly" Gary Hurst Karen Moonah / Brian Lasenby June 12, 2004 (2004-06-12)
  • The kids have a swimming party on their last day of school.
  • Franklin is embarrassed after scoring a soccer goal for the opposing team.
70 5 "Franklin the Weather Turtle / Franklin's Dance Lessons" Gary Hurst John Van Bruggen / Brian Lasenby June 14, 2004 (2004-06-14)
  • Franklin wants to be a meteorologist after spending time with Mr. Groundhog.
  • Franklin initially tries to avoid dance lessons. He later learns they can be fun.
71 6 "Franklin in Charge / Franklin's UFO" Gary Hurst Simon Racioppa / Richard Elliot / Brian Lasenby June 19, 2004 (2004-06-19)
  • Franklin takes on Mr. Turtle's household chores. He finds he can't do everything alone.
  • Franklin and Rabbit chase UFOs after reading a newspaper article. They ask Mr. Mole for advice.
72 7 "Franklin Migrates / Franklin the Photographer" Gary Hurst Karen Moonah / John Van Bruggen June 20, 2004 (2004-06-20)
  • Franklin learns about Migration Celebration from Goose. He joins her family in the festivities.
  • Beaver starts a camera club. Franklin tries to photograph a butterfly, finding it a difficult task.
73 8 "Franklin's Word / Franklin's Pond Phantom" Gary Hurst Dale Schott / Brian Lasenby June 26, 2004 (2004-06-26)
  • Franklin accidentally says "stupid" in front of Harriet. He worries she will repeat it to his parents.
  • Franklin and Bear scare their friends with a tall tale about a sea-serpent in Woodland Pond.
74 9 "Franklin the Coach / Franklin Plays It Safe" Gary Hurst Karen Moonah / Brian Lasenby June 28, 2004 (2004-06-28)
  • Franklin takes Coach Porcupine's place. Feeling out of his depth, Beaver takes the job.
  • After safety lessons, Franklin and Bear stop their friends from doing potentially unsafe things, alienating them.
75 10 "Franklin's Favorite Card / Franklin's Expedition" Gary Hurst Sheila Dinsmore / Dale Schott July 24, 2004 (2004-07-24)
  • Bear returns Franklin's soccer cards. Franklin thinks Bear lost his favorite one, causing a rift in their friendship.
  • Franklin and Bear go on a Woodland Trailblazers expedition. Their hike plans go wrong.
76 11 "Franklin's Bike-a-Thon / Franklin's Candy Caper" Gary Hurst Shawn Kalb / Bob Ardiel July 25, 2004 (2004-07-25)
  • Franklin participates in a charity bike ride to raise money for a new library computer.
  • Franklin puts a strange penny into Mr. Mole's candy machine, and all the candy comes out.
77 12 "Franklin's Go-Cart Race / Sir Franklin's Squire" Gary Hurst Brian Lasenby / John Van Bruggen August 1, 2004 (2004-08-01)
  • Mr. Owl assigns Franklin's class the task of building go-carts.
  • Franklin and Snail play "knights" on a royal quest. Their friends join the fun along the way.
78 13 "Franklin Sees the Big Picture / Franklin Figure Skates" Gary Hurst Bob Ardiel / John Van Bruggen August 8, 2004 (2004-08-08)
  • Franklin is teased for reading a "baby" book.
  • Franklin learns how to figure skate.
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