List of fourth wall breaks

This is a list of fourth wall breaks in the Arthur TV series.

Season 1

 * Arthur Accused! - Mrs. MacGrady gives an aside glance to the viewers when her brownies are cleared by a metal detector.
 * Team Trouble - Luke waves to the viewers through the cafeteria window.
 * Bully for Binky - Binky threatens "What are you looking at?" towards the camera, although it is later revealed that he was talking to some kids.

Season 2

 * Buster Baxter, Cat Saver - Buster claims that his TV show will be "edutainment". Arthur and his friends are disgusted by this. In his TV show, Buster turns to the camera and says "Kids, hitting and punching people is wrong".
 * Arthur and the Square Dance - After Arthur hastily leaves the Sugar Bowl ice cream shop following a silent teasing from Brain and Binky, Francine looks at the viewers and says "What's gotten into him?"
 * Fern's Slumber Party - When she hears Fern telling a Sherlock Holmes story, Mrs. Walters tells the viewers "I knew this party was a good idea."

Season 3

 * The Ballad of Buster Baxter - Art Garfunkel, while talking about Buster's absence from Season 2, says that "we thought he left the show".
 * Buster's Growing Grudge - Buster, who is talking to Binky, says that "we can have our own TV show! You, me, and Arthur!" Binky responds "Sounds good, but maybe not Arthur. Who'd want to watch him on TV?"
 * Arthur's Almost Live Not Real Music Festival - Arthur says "Here they come! Our big music videos!" At the end, D.W. says that "their show would never work on real TV"
 * Mom and Dad Have a Great Big Fight - Nadine introduces herself with "My name is Nadine. I'm D.W.'s imaginary friend, and I'll be your host for Mom and Dad have a Great Big Fight."
 * D.W.'s Perfect Wish - After Arthur reminds D.W. not to say her birthday wish, D.W. whispers to the viewers "Even if it does come true."
 * The Long, Dull Winter - Arthur asks the viewers if they've ever felt as bored as he was.

Season 4

 * D.W.'s Library Card - The opening has Arthur talk to the viewers.
 * Prove It - The Brain seems to be teaching the viewers about the rotation of the earth. However, it is later revealed he is talking to Kate and Pal.
 * What is that Thing? - Buster says "Maybe there's something to be learned from all this." A moment later, the group bursts into "Nah".

Season 5

 * The Last of Mary Moo Cow - Arthur says "Wha-what are you waiting for!?! Quick! Go to the title card!".
 * You Are Arthur - The entire episode is made from Arthur's point of view. The beginning has Arthur trade places with the viewer.

Season 6

 * Crushed - Buster says "Roll the tape, Greg!"
 * Rhyme for Your Life - Binky tells Arthur that "All will be clear to he who sits, and listens for eleven minutes", which refers to the running time of the episode.

Season 8

 * Desk Wars - Binky says that he should have his own show. Francine complains that Arthur always introduces the show.

Season 10

 * Happy Anniversary - The Bionic Bunny 10th Anniversary Special is premiering on the day Arthur has his vacation. Arthur had its tenth anniversary in the same year this episode was released.

Season 11

 * Baby Kate and the Imaginary Mystery - When Kate tells Pal that she was talking to the viewers, Pal tells Kate that the viewers don't say anything even when Arthur talks to them.

Season 12

 * The Frensky Family Fiasco - The opening has Francine walking on a road with Pal, just like in the theme song. She thinks that she should open the show because Arthur always does. D.W. and Buster then want to rename the show after themselves. Binky then tells the viewers to "stay tuned for the next episode... of The Binky Show!"
 * Do You Believe in Magic? - Buster tells the viewers "And now, here's something we hope you'll enjoy!" before the title card.
 * Home Sweet Home - At the beginning, Buster says that it has been two hours since he has eaten. At the end, he says that it his been two hours and eleven minutes. Most Arthur episodes have a running time of eleven minutes.
 * Mei Lin Takes a Stand - The opening has Mei Lin complain about the lack of baby-related episodes.

Season 13

 * The Silent Treatment - George asks if the viewers can see him, and knocks on the screen.
 * Arthur's Number Nightmare - Arthur asks "Why does everything have to have a number on it? Can't anything ever just be what it is?" towards the camera.
 * Prunella and the Disappointing Ending - Marina says "Greg, start the show!"
 * The Secret Origin of Supernova - D.W. says "Stay tuned for 'The Secret Origin of Supernova!'" right before the title card.
 * The Pride of Lakewood - Arthur says that the story (the episode) could be told in ten minutes.

Season 15

 * Fifteen - Buster counts down the seconds left in the opening.
 * Grandpa Dave's Memory Album - Bubby says it's public television.

Season 16

 * Based on a True Story - Ladonna and Arthur talk to the viewers in the opening.
 * Fern and the Case of the Stolen Story - Fern shakes the screen.

Season 17

 * Adventures in Budylon - D.W. and Bud go through the things you need to watch this episode. These include a TV or a computer, a place to sit, and a snack.

Season 18

 * Best Wishes - George wishes that he could start the show.

Season 21

 * Invasion of the Soccer Fans - Pal and Kate talk to the viewers.