During the course of the series, Arthur aired a total of 253 episodes and 7 specials. The series began airing on October 7, 1996, and ended on February 21, 2022.[1] Seasons 1–15 were produced by Cookie Jar Group (seasons 1–8 as CINAR, seasons 9–15 as Cookie Jar Entertainment after the CINAR–Cookie Jar rebrand), seasons 16–19 by 9 Story Media Group (after Cookie Jar merged with DHX Media), and seasons 20–25 by Oasis Animation, along with 4 new hour-long television specials. Seven television specials aired in 2000, 2002, 2017 (2 specials), 2020 (2 specials), 2021, and a CGI movie released in 2006, titled Arthur's Missing Pal.
The Arthur's Perfect Christmas special is not to be confused with Arthur Christmas, which is by Aardman.
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"Arthur's Perfect Christmas"
Peter K. Hirsch
Eric Bergeron, Marie Blanchard, Angus Bungay, Mario Cabrera, Gerry Capelle, Emmanuelle Gignac, Stefanie Gignac, Lyndon Ruddy, Nick Vallinakis & Robert Yap
Arthur wants his family to have a great Christmas, but struggles with his attempts. Meanwhile, Buster's mom is worried about making Christmas enjoyable for Buster, Binky is struggling to bake Christmas desserts properly, and Francine cannot come to Muffy's huge Christmas party because celebrating Hanukkah with her family is more important to her, but Muffy continuously refuses to take no for an answer by ignoring Francine, causing an argument that has put their friendship on the rocks.[92]
NOTE: Philip Penalosa was provided to sing for Arthur due to his voice actor, Michael Yarmush, was only limited to talk for the character as Yarmush's voice had deepened while going through puberty and left his role after Season 5. Yarmush would not voice the character again until the series finale 22 years later.[citation needed]
"Arthur, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll"
Kathy Waugh
Gerry Capelle, Helene Cossette, Nadja Cozic, Elie Klimos, Sylvie Lafrance, Jeremy O'Neill, Zhigang Wang, Harry Rasmussen & Ivan Tankushev
After Muffy and Francine watch the Backstreet Boys music video of "I Want It That Way", Francine hosts auditions for a rock band called U Stink. She rejects Arthur, Buster, and George, who later start their own band called We Stink. Muffy eventually joins U Stink as manager.
Guest stars: The Backstreet Boys as themselves.
DVD/VHS:
The DVD and VHS were released on October 1, 2002. These releases went out-of-print as Cookie Jar Group opt not to renew this special after CINAR's folding in 2004[93] due to copyright restrictions. It is also unavailable to purchase digitally on Amazon Prime Video.[94]
After a disappointing 5th birthday party, D.W. is transported to the magical island of Ukubonga, where she is crowned queen. Meanwhile, Arthur has skipped her birthday party to go on a school trip to the planetarium, and dreams about being four years in the future. D.W. gets bored on Ukubonga and realizes that she needs Arthur to keep her life interesting, while Arthur realizes how cool D.W. will be in the future and tries being nicer to her. D.W.'s dream is inspired by the children's book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.
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The DVD was released on August 14, 2018.
"Arthur and the Haunted Tree House"
Peter K. Hirsch
Al Jeffery, Cilbur Rocha, Dev Ramsaran, Daniel Miodini & Michel Carbonneau
October 23, 2017 (2017-10-23)
Arthur, Buster, and Ladonna suspect that an old doll is haunting their tree house. Meanwhile, Francine meets an elderly woman who claims to have encountered a golem, Binky finds himself in Mr. Ratburn's haunted house, and Muffy and her butler Bailey get stuck in the cemetery.
"The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur"
Peter Ferland & Peter K. Hirsch
Greg Bailey, Gerry Capelle, Hélène Cossette, Allan Jeffery, Glen Kennedy, Tapani Knuutila, Daniel Miodini, Jeremy O’Neill & Tony Tupilano
January 20, 2020 (2020-01-20)
For Arthur's great-grand uncle Theo's 85th birthday, the Reads and Buster go to his farm in Ohio to celebrate. Arthur learns that his cousin does not have as much in common with him as he expected, D.W. has continual run-ins with a lizard and hangs out with uncle Theo, and Buster feels like he does not belong at the family reunion.
"An Arthur Thanksgiving"
Peter Ferland
Gerry Capelle, Hélène Cossette, Allan Jeffrey, Glen Kennedy, Tapani Knuutila, Daniel Miodini, Tom Nesbitt, Jeremy O’Neill, Tahir Rana & Tony Tupilano
On Thanksgiving, Arthur and his class prepare their float for the Thanksgiving parade. Pal runs away from home to bring a nice meal to dogs at a shelter, while D.W. and Bud disapprove of their bossy Aunt Minnie's visit.
"Arthur's First Day"
Peter K. Hirsch
Gerry Capelle, Hélène Cossette, Allan Jeffrey, Glen Kennedy, Tapani Knuutila, Tom Nesbitt, Jeremy O’Neill, Tahir Rana & Tony Tupilano
September 6, 2021 (2021-09-06)
It's finally the first day of fourth grade and Arthur couldn't be more excited - until he learns Buster is in another class. Meanwhile, D.W. is nervous for her first day of kindergarten. Nevertheless, Arthur and D.W. take their opportunity to make new friends.
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Arthur's Missing Pal
Yvette Kaplan
Ken Scarborough
Robert Sledge, Carolyn Gair, Boyd Kirkland, Lenord Robinson, Robert Griffiths, Larry Leker, Robert Griggs, Bill Thyen, Rich Aarons, Gilbert Weems, Cullen Blaine, Stan Somers, Ed Olson, Sue Perrotto, Elena Kravets, Floro Dery, Dan Haskett
July 1, 2006 (2006-07-01) (theatrically) August 18, 2006 (2006-08-18) (PBS Kids Go!) August 19, 2006 (2006-08-19) (Treehouse TV) March 20, 2007 (2007-03-20) (select PBS stations) July 4, 2008 (2008-07-04) (Kidtoon Films)
