The Busy World of Richard Scarry

The Busy World of Richard Scarry

Busytown is an enchanting place that's abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences are invited to sing and laugh along as Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and other beloved characters from acclaimed author Richard Scarry make their way through the day exploring their happy and lively world.

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1. The Best Birthday Present Ever

Air Date: 1994-03-09

Mother Cat gets a birthday present.

2. Patrick Pig Learns to Talk

Air Date: 1994-03-09

Patrick Pig learns how to speak for the first time .

3. Grouchy Mr. Gronkle

Air Date: 1994-03-09

Mr. Gronkle is introduced.

4. The Talking Bread

Air Date: 1994-03-13

A bread in Able Baker Charlie's bakery repeatedly says "Mama".

5. Couscous, the North African Detective

Air Date: 1994-03-13

Couscous catches Peppy the Gangster and his Dirty Rats who intend to steal the Jewel-of-Jewels.

6. The Three Fishermen

Air Date: 1994-03-13

The Cat Family goes fishing and returns with fish of different sizes.

7. The Busiest Firefighters Ever

Air Date: 1994-03-20

Smoky and his Firefighters are introduced and their firefighting career.

8. Manuel of Mexico

Air Date: 1994-03-20

A mystery takes place in Mexico.

9. The Biggest Catch Ever

Air Date: 1994-03-20

And a big catch is received.

10. Mr. Raccoon's Different Day

Air Date: 1994-03-27

Mr. Raccoon has a bad day

11. Mario, the Venetian Gondolier

Air Date: 1994-03-27

Mario is introduced and his career as operating gondoliers in Venice.

12. The Best Babysitter Ever

Air Date: 1994-03-27

Hilda babysits.

13. The Best Mistake Ever

Air Date: 1994-04-03

Huckle forgets a shopping list.

14. Sneef, the Best Detective in Europe

Air Date: 1994-04-03

Sneef and Sniff succeed in catching the Royal Jewels.

15. Camping Out

Air Date: 1994-04-03

The Cat family goes camping.

16. Mr. Frumbles's New Cars

Air Date: 1994-04-10

When Mr. Frumble crashes his car he steals the bulldozer from Roger Rhino, a taxi and the airplane from Rudolph Von Flugel.

17. Ernst and Heidi in the Alps

Air Date: 1994-04-10

Ernst and Heidi from the Swiss alps are introduced.

18. Billy Dog's Bad Day

Air Date: 1994-04-10

Billy Dog has a bad day.

19. The Snowstorm

Air Date: 1994-04-17

A big snowstorm causes havoc in Busytown.

20. Professor Dig and His Egyptian Mummy

Air Date: 1994-04-17

Professor Dig is introduced with his own Egyptian mummy.

21. The Treasure Hunt

Air Date: 1994-04-17

A treasure hunt takes place in Busytown.

22. The Missing Bananas

Air Date: 1994-04-24

Bananas Gorilla steals a batch of bananas.

23. Good Luck in Rome

Air Date: 1994-04-24

Another mystery takes place in Rome.

24. The Accident

Air Date: 1994-04-24

An accident occurs.

25. A Trip to the Moon

Air Date: 1994-05-01

Wolfgang, Benny, Harry and Lowly try to fly to the moon.

26. Pip Pip Goes to London

Air Date: 1994-05-01

Pip Pip goes to London to find the Queen's ring, and experiences many problems.

27. Floating Bananas

Air Date: 1994-05-01

Strange floating bananas appear.

28. Hat Pie

Air Date: 1994-05-08

Hat Pie, a new food, is made.

29. Hans, the Dutch Plumber

Air Date: 1994-05-08

Hans, a plumber working at the Dutch Windmills experiences a leak in a dyke.

30. Hilda's Romantic Tea Party

Air Date: 1994-05-08

And Hilda has a tea party.

31. A Big Operation

Air Date: 1994-05-15

Huckle has his tonsils removed.

32. Cucumber, the African Photographer

Air Date: 1994-05-15

Cucumber is really nervous about photographing lions.

33. Summer Picnic

Air Date: 1994-05-15

The class goes on a picnic.

34. Sergeant Murphy's Day Off

Air Date: 1994-05-22

Sergeant Murphy gets his first day off.

35. Schmudge, the German Chimney Sweep

Air Date: 1994-05-22

Schmudge a chimney Sweeper in Germany is introduced.

36. The Sleeping Car Adventure

Air Date: 1994-05-22

Hilda takes a train ride.

37. Busytown Regatta

Air Date: 1994-05-29

Busytown celebrates a regatta race.

38. Schtoompah, the Funny Austrian

Air Date: 1994-05-29

Schtoompah wreaks havoc when he blows his tuba too hard.

39. Busytown Soap Box Derby

Air Date: 1994-05-29

A Soap box race takes place in Busytown.

1. The Big Story

Air Date: 1995-03-01

Huckle and Lowly become news reporters.

2. Couscous in Gibraltar

Air Date: 1995-03-01

Couscous captures Peppy and his Dirty Rats in Gibraltar.

3. The Firefighter's Ball

Air Date: 1995-03-01

Smoky, Sparkey and Nozzle get a firefighters ball.

4. The Field Trip

Air Date: 1995-03-08

The Scouts go on a field trip.

5. The Great Pie Robbery

Air Date: 1995-03-08

Madame Dog's pies get stolen.

6. The Clean Garage

Air Date: 1995-03-08

The Cat Family cleans out their garage.

7. Captain Willy and the Pirates

Air Date: 1995-03-15

Captain Willy is put ashore by pirates and attempts to get his boat back, as well as catch them.

8. Flying Noodles

Air Date: 1995-03-15

Strange flying noodles are featured.

9. Roughing It

Air Date: 1995-03-15

10. Young Vikings

Air Date: 1995-03-22

Huckle and Lowly go sailing on a raft that they built.

11. Sneef Saves the Queen

Air Date: 1995-03-22

Sneef captures the culprit who stole the Queen of England's crown.

12. Hilda the Director

Air Date: 1995-03-22

Hilda holds auditions for actors to star in her play.

13. High Flyers

Air Date: 1995-03-29

14. Steamboat Mystery

Air Date: 1995-03-29

A mystery involving a steamboat takes place.

15. The Best Waiters Ever

Air Date: 1995-03-29

New waiters come in.

16. The Big Move

Air Date: 1995-04-05

Billy Dog is moving away.

17. Sneef in Russia

Air Date: 1995-04-05

Sneef and Sniff save a Russian mystery.

18. Mr. Frumble Gets a Job

Air Date: 1995-04-05

Mr. Frumble gets his first job.

19. Ambulance Cake

Air Date: 1995-04-12

The hospital hosts a bake sale.

20. The Supermarket Mystery

Air Date: 1995-04-12

Groceries are stolen from the supermarket.

21. Big Trouble for Bananas Gorilla

Air Date: 1995-04-12

Bananas Gorilla gets in more big trouble having stolen more bananas.

22. Sergeant Murphy's Deputy

Air Date: 1995-04-19

Sergeant Murphy gets a deputy.

23. Couscous in the Sahara

Air Date: 1995-04-19

Couscous catches Pepe and his Dirty Rats by trapping them in an Egyptian pyramid that they are searching for treasure in.

24. New Friend on the Block

Air Date: 1995-04-19

A new friend for Huckle arrives on his street.

25. The Biggest Storm Ever

Air Date: 1995-04-26

Sally Cat starts kindergarten.

26. Cucumber in the Rockies

Air Date: 1995-04-26

Cucumber manages to stop a runaway boxcar that is carrying a wedding cake in the Canadian Rockies.

27. Sally's First Day at School

Air Date: 1995-04-26

A big storm occurs in Busytown.

28. No Time for Bananas

Air Date: 1995-05-03

Bananas Gorilla does not get a chance for bananas.

29. Sneef in India

Air Date: 1995-05-03

Sneef and Sniff solve an Indian mystery.

30. Sally Cat's First Trip

Air Date: 1995-05-03

Sally Cat goes on her first trip.

31. Grand Hotel

Air Date: 1995-05-10

The Busytown Grand Hotel is introduced.

32. Couscous on the Nile

Air Date: 1995-05-10

Couscous succeed another mystery taking place on a boat on the Nile River.

33. Cat Family Ski Trip

Air Date: 1995-05-10

The Cat Family goes skiing.

34. Lowly Breaks His Leg

Air Date: 1995-05-17

Lowly breaks his one leg and has to survive with being unable to use it.

35. Cucumber in Machu Pichu

Air Date: 1995-05-17

Cucumber saves a Machu Pichu mystery where all the costumes for a parade are stolen.

36. The Plight of Penelope Parakeet

Air Date: 1995-05-17

Huckle and Lowly pet-sit Penelope Parakeet.

37. Newspaper Mom

Air Date: 1995-05-24

Mother cat gets a job for newspaper delivering.

38. Cucumber in Rio

Air Date: 1995-05-24

Cucumber solves another mystery in Rio.

39. Donut Raffle

Air Date: 1995-05-24

A Donut Raffle takes place in Busytown.

1. The Knights of Busytown

Air Date: 1995-05-31

Knights and a bucketman are a major occurrence in Busytown.

2. Cave Pigs

Air Date: 1995-05-31

The life of cave pigs is featured.

3. Bucketman in Busytown

Air Date: 1995-05-31

4. Billy Dog Gets Glasses

Air Date: 1995-06-07

Billy Dog gets his first pair of glasses.

5. Cordelia's Debut

Air Date: 1995-06-07

Cordelia debuts.

6. Lowly Joins the Circus

Air Date: 1995-06-07

Lowly Worm takes part in a circus.

7. The Big Dare

Air Date: 1995-06-14

A big dare takes place.

8. Oliver's Sandwich

Air Date: 1995-06-14

Oliver gets problems with his sandwich.

9. Pig Will Won't

Air Date: 1995-06-14

Pig Will becomes Pig Won't.

10. The Best Birthday Party Ever

Air Date: 1995-06-21

Two birthday parties take place in Busytown.

11. Martha's First Book

Air Date: 1995-06-21

Martha reads her first book.

12. Locked Out

Air Date: 1995-06-21

Someone gets locked out.

13. Dad's Neat Job

Air Date: 1995-06-28

Father Cat does a new job.

14. The Discovery of America

Air Date: 1995-06-28

The story of America being discovered is featured.

15. Mr. Gronkle's Friends

Air Date: 1995-06-28

Mr. Grankle's friends are introduced.

16. Denys at Camp

Air Date: 1995-07-05

Denys go to camp.

17. Peasant Pig's Gifts

Air Date: 1995-07-05

Peasant Pig gets his own gifts.

18. Little Fixit

Air Date: 1995-07-05

Little Fixit, the sister of Mr. and Mrs. Fixit is introduced.

19. The School Dance

Air Date: 1995-07-12

A school dance takes place.

20. The First Olympics

Air Date: 1995-07-12

The story of the Greek Olympics is featured.

21. Hilda for President

Air Date: 1995-07-12

Hilda runs for president.

22. Mr. Frumble's Brother

Air Date: 1995-07-19

Mr. Frumble's twin brother is introduced.

23. Viking Pigs

Air Date: 1995-07-19

The Viking pigs are introduced.

24. The Perfect Wedding

Air Date: 1995-07-19

Miss Honey and Bruno Bear are getting married.

25. A Tough Test

Air Date: 1995-07-26

A tough test takes place.

26. The First Pyramid

Air Date: 1995-07-26

The story of the discovery of the first pyramid is featured.

27. The Big Date

Air Date: 1995-07-26

Billy's mother goes on a date.

28. Inventor of the Year

Air Date: 1995-08-02

One of Busytown's residents gets an award for being the inventor of the year.

29. Macaroni Polo

Air Date: 1995-08-02

Macaroni Polo is introduced.

30. Lone Wolf at the Lighthouse

Air Date: 1995-08-02

Lone Wolfe is at a lighthouse.

31. Fun-Time Riddle Race

Air Date: 1995-08-09

A big riddle race takes place in Busytown starting at the Fire station (with the riddle "When things get really hot, we'll bring you some water") and ending at the Observatory (with the riddle "When it gets dark, look up and watch the show").

32. The First Balloon

Air Date: 1995-08-09

The story of the first balloon (a.k.a. Montgolfier) is featured.

33. Billy Dog's Space Rock

Air Date: 1995-08-09

Billy Dog loses a meteorite from the observatory and tries to find and return it.

34. The Best Amusement Park Ever

Air Date: 1995-08-16

Wolfgang, Benny and Harry open a big amusement park, but having trouble in the process.

35. The First Bridge

Air Date: 1995-08-16

The story of the first bridge is featured (caused by a toppling tower that lands on the river).

36. Say Cheese, Please!

Air Date: 1995-08-16

The class has to take photos of their families, but experiencing many problems and Huckle finally succeeds in taking the best picture.

37. Has Anyone Seen My Book?

Air Date: 1995-08-23

Sally's book goes missing.

38. P.J. Pig's Brave Day

Air Date: 1995-08-23

P.J. Pig does his best.

39. Vanderbuilt's New Shoes

Air Date: 1995-08-23

Vanderbuilt gets new shoes.

1. The Perfect Gentleman

Air Date: 1995-08-30

A new gentleman comes.

2. The Best Painter Ever

Air Date: 1995-08-30

Someone paints the Sistine Chapel.

3. The Best Day for Dennis

Air Date: 1995-08-30

Dennis has his best day.

4. A Trip Back in Time

Air Date: 1995-09-06

Mr. Fixit builds a time machine.

5. Home Sweet Home

Air Date: 1995-09-06

Cavemen create a shelter.

6. P.S. Pig's Special Friend

Air Date: 1995-09-06

P.S. Pig gets a new friend.

7. Mr. Fixit's Magnet Machine

Air Date: 1995-09-13

Mr. Fixit causes havoc with his new magnet machine that gets out of control and attracts anything made of metal.

8. Sneef and Sniff at the Opera

Air Date: 1995-09-13

Sniff and Sneef solve a voice problem at a European Opera.

9. Mr. Gronkle Won't Mind

Air Date: 1995-09-13

An eventful day occurs in the lives of Lowly, Huckle, and Father Cat.

10. Peter's Visit

Air Date: 1995-09-20

Peter visits.

11. The First Skis Ever

Air Date: 1995-09-20

The story of the first skis takes place.

12. Stage Fright

Air Date: 1995-09-20

Dennis gets stage fright.

13. End of the Rainbow

Air Date: 1995-09-27

14. A Signal for Peng

Air Date: 1995-09-27

Peng gets a signal.

15. Mr. Frumble's Birthday Party

Air Date: 1995-09-27

Mr. Frumble has his own birthday party.

16. Bananas the Magician

Air Date: 1995-10-04

Bananas Gorilla acts as a magician.

17. The First Horseless Carriage

Air Date: 1995-10-04

The story of the first horseless carriage is featured.

18. Princess Hilda

Air Date: 1995-10-04

Hilda acts as a magician.

19. Daylight Savings Time

Air Date: 1995-10-11

The story of Daylight Saving Time is featured.

20. Eager Beaver's Clever Game

Air Date: 1995-10-11

Eager Beaver makes a clever game.

21. The Pickle Car Wash

Air Date: 1995-10-11

Mr. Frumble has his own car wash for his Pickle Car.

22. Triple A Deliveries

Air Date: 1995-10-18

23. Stanley's Amazing Photo

Air Date: 1995-10-18

Stanley does some of the best photographing.

24. Lost in the Swamp

Air Date: 1995-10-18

One gets lost in the swamp.

25. Mr. Fixit's Super Submarine

Air Date: 1995-10-25

Mr. Fixit invents a submarine and Lowly and Huckle give it a test ride.

26. Cahuchu's Magic Tree

Air Date: 1995-10-25

Little Cahuchu discovers a tree with magical bouncing sap.

27. Mr. Bean's Restaurant

Air Date: 1995-10-25

Mr. Bean opens a drive-in restaurant.

29. Abe and Babe's Christmas Lesson

Air Date: 1995-11-01

Abe and Babe get a Christmas lesson.

30. Sally Cat's Christmas Dream

Air Date: 1995-11-01

Sally Cat gets her Christmas Dream.

28. The Best Christmas Present Ever

Air Date: 1995-11-01

A big Christmas present comes to Busytown.

31. The Best Car Trip Ever

Air Date: 1995-11-08

The Cat family goes on a big car trip.

32. Earnest's Dish You Can Eat

Air Date: 1995-11-08

Earnest introduces his dish you can eat.

33. Cousin Ross

Air Date: 1995-11-08

Cousin Ross is introduced.

34. Fill'er Up Scotty

Air Date: 1995-11-15

Scotty operates a gas station.

35. Niagara Falls Mystery

Air Date: 1995-11-15

Cucumber succeeds a mystery when Niagara Falls stops flowing and it is blocked by Beaver Sweet Tooth's gang.

36. Helper's Helper

Air Date: 1995-11-15

One helper gets another helper.

37. Who's Afraid of the Big Eclipse

Air Date: 1995-11-22

When there is a misprint in The Bugle, the townspeople think that the sun will disappear for 360 years.

38. Hold Your Breath!

Air Date: 1995-11-22

Toula and her father catch a gold necklace in their net

39. Pumpkin Heads

Air Date: 1995-11-22

Huckle, Lowly and Sprout participate in a pumpkin contest.

1. The Mole Machine

Air Date: 1996-01-05

Mr. Fixit invents a mole machine.

2. The Royal Game of Dennis

Air Date: 1996-01-05

Dennis gets a royal game.

3. Now That's Progress

Air Date: 1996-01-05

Progress takes place.

4. Superstitious Bananas

Air Date: 1996-01-12

Bananas Gorilla starts having good luck after getting some bananas.

5. Pépé le Gangstaire

Air Date: 1996-01-12

6. Drive-Through Movie

Air Date: 1996-01-12

A drive-through theater opens.

9. Practice Makes Prefect

Air Date: 1996-01-19

There is a school recital.

8. The Piggy Express

Air Date: 1996-01-19

Piggy delivers mail.

7. King and Queen for a Day

Air Date: 1996-01-19

Huckle and Hilda become king and queen.

10. The Winners

Air Date: 1996-01-26

11. No More Games, Manuel!

Air Date: 1996-01-26

12. We Won't Go to the Doctor!

Air Date: 1996-01-26

13. Never Too Small

Air Date: 1996-02-02

14. Albert, the Belgian Barge Captain

Air Date: 1996-02-02

15. Rainy Day

Air Date: 1996-02-02

16. Mr. Gronkle Comes to Stay

Air Date: 1996-02-09

Mr. Gronkle stays with the Cat family during winter, but freezes in the ice.

17. Leo-Pardo's Smile

Air Date: 1996-02-09

Leo-Pardo smiles for the first time.

18. Blooming Busytown

Air Date: 1996-02-09

Flowers are blooming all over Busytown.

19. Match-Makers

Air Date: 1996-02-16

The story of the first valentine is featured, and one wants to be their own valentine.

20. Forget-bur Never Forgets

Air Date: 1996-02-16

21. Toof Trouble

Air Date: 1996-02-16

22. The New Neighbors

Air Date: 1996-02-23

A family moves into Busytown.

23. The First Halloween Ever

Air Date: 1996-02-23

The story of the first Halloween is told.

24. Now I Know My One, Two, Threes!

Air Date: 1996-02-23

Sally learns how to count.

25. Mr. Gronkle Moves Away

Air Date: 1996-03-01

Mr. Gronkle moves to the countryside.

26. Counting Chickens

Air Date: 1996-03-01

A message in a bottle appears.

27. The Spelling Bee

Air Date: 1996-03-01

28. Huckle's Feathery Friends

Air Date: 1996-03-08

Huckle gets some bird friends.

29. The First Valentine Ever

Air Date: 1996-03-08

30. The Sleepover

Air Date: 1996-03-08

A sleepover takes place.

31. Count on Us!

Air Date: 1996-03-15

32. The First Easter Egg Ever

Air Date: 1996-03-15

33. Be My Valentine

Air Date: 1996-03-15

34. The Mystery of the Stone Circle

Air Date: 1996-03-22

35. The Big Apple Christmas Caper

Air Date: 1996-03-22

36. Who's Too Scared to Masquerade?

Air Date: 1996-03-22

37. A Message in a Bottle

Air Date: 1996-03-29

38. Santa Needs Help!

Air Date: 1996-03-29

39. There Really is an Easter Bunny!

Air Date: 1996-03-29

The Easter Bunny comes to Busytown.

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Rating

7.8/10

Release Date

1994-03-09

Episodes

195 (5 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

France Animation

France Animation

CINAR

CINAR

Beta Film

Beta Film

Paramount Television

Paramount Television