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{{youmay|the episode|[[Arthur's Teacher Trouble (book)|the book]], [[Arthur's Teacher Trouble (game)|the game]], "[[Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn]]", [[Arthur's Teacher Trouble (VHS)|the VHS]], or [[Arthur's Teacher Trouble (DVD)|the DVD]]}}
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{{Episode infobox
|ep. name = Arthur's Spelling Trubble
|season = [[Season 1|1]]
|number = 2b
|image = Arthur's Spelling Trubble.png
|image = Arthur's Spelling Trubble.png
|titlecard = Arthur's_Spelling_Trubble_title_card.png
|season = 1
|us = October 8, 1996<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/19970723021343/http://www.ket.org/Visions/Oct96/VL961008.html</ref>
|airdate = September 9, 1996
|writers = [[Joe Fallon]]
|prod. code = 10202
|can=January 7, 1997<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20120413104003/http://ww3.tvo.org/program/157024/arthur</ref>
|prev. episode = Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn
|ger = December 7, 2001<ref>https://www.fernsehserien.de/erdferkel-arthur-und-seine-freunde/episodenguide/staffel-1/3906</ref>
|next episode = D.W. All Wet}} '''Arthur's Spelling Trubble''' is the second half of the 2nd episode of [[Arthur (season 1)|Season 1]]. It first aired on September 9, 1996 with [[Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn]]. It was written by Joe Fallon and storyboards by Jean Lajeunesse.
|storyboarders = [[Jean Lajeunesse]]
|prev. episode = [[Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn]]
|next episode = [[D.W. All Wet (episode)|D.W. All Wet]]
|uk = May 26, 1998<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0078872/arthur-series-1-2-arthur-and-the-real-mr-ratburnspelling-trubble ([https://web.archive.org/web/20150111014555/http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0078872/arthur-series-1-2-arthur-and-the-real-mr-ratburnspelling-trubble archived page])</ref>
}}
{{EpisodeHeader|2|book1 = [[Arthur's Teacher Trouble (book)|Arthur's Teacher Trouble]]|2|1}}
 
==Summary==
==Summary==
[[Arthur Read|Arthur]] enters the spelling bee, but becomes nervous when he makes it to the finals with the smartest kid in his class and last year's winner.
Arthur practices for the spelling bee and competes against Prunella and the Brain, last year's winner and the smartest kid in his class, respectively. Even with the support of his family (except for D.W.) he is nervous and becomes more nervous when the Prunella is the only other competitor left.


==Plot==
==Plot==
Arthur is hiding backstage of the Spellathon. He asks the viewers if they have ever been nervous to do something that was important to them. He imagines himself as [[Benjamin Franklin]] doing his famous lightning and kite experiment.
[[Arthur Read|Arthur]] is hiding backstage of the Spellathon. He asks the audience if they have ever been nervous to do something that was important to them. He imagines himself as Benjamin Franklin doing his famous lightning and kite experiment. [[Francine]], as his wife supposedly, worries over him. But he is determined to do so. A lightning bolt strikes the kite, causing it to travel down to Arthur, shocking him. In present day, Arthur admits he shouldn't be afraid of something so little, but then [[Herbert Haney|Mr. Haney]] calls Arthur to stage. Arthur becomes nervous again. {C 
{Title Card} {C 
Arthur, Francine, and [[Prunella]] are walking down the hall and greet Mr. Haney, who is polishing the Spellathon trophy. Prunella boasts about how she won last year's contest with the word ''endurance''. She asks Arthur if he can spell it. He attempts to, but fails to do so. Class begins and [[Mr. Ratburn]] gives the announcement to the students that they will have a spelling bee. He asks them to study thoroughly, for whoever wins gets a surprise. After school, Arthur, [[Buster]], Francine, [[Muffy]], and [[Brain]] wonder what the surprise is going to be. Buster guesses that it will be less homework. This inspires the others to study hard. Francine studies at home with her movie star glasses. Brain attempts to memorize how to spell ''antidisestablishmentarianism'' but keeps forgetting how many i's are within it. His dad advises him to skip it. Muffy uses a computer spelling simulator and spells ''dog''. Buster is sitting in his chair studying but eventually becomes bored. He gets an idea and buys a lucky charm. Arthur shows his dad, who is making a model of a bodybuilder out of meat, a song about the first word in his spelling book which is ''aardvark''. Arthur goes to his treehouse and studies, although he is just singing the rap of one word over and over. D.W. arrives, but Arthur tells her to not bother him and that he's studying. D.W. thought that he had ants in his pants, due to his leg movements. He tells her again to leave. She does so, thinking that he is a grouch. Arthur resumes ''studying'' and is interrupted by Buster. Arthur asks him if he is done studying. Buster claims he doesn't need to, for he has his good luck charm, and asks Arthur if he wants to go to the arcade. Arthur isn't sure and thinks he should study more. Buster tempts him by telling him that he is not the spelling type and that they have a new game that flips you all around. Arthur eventually agrees.


[[Francine Frensky|Francine]], as his wife supposedly, worries over him. But he is determined to do so. A lightning bolt strikes the kite, causing it to travel down to Arthur, shocking him.
At the day of the spelling bee, Buster asks Arthur if he's ready, but this rather has Arthur worry, for he forgot about studying. Mr. Ratburn has the spelling bee begin, and so far all the students so far, except for the Brain, have spelled incorrectly. Arthur thinks he could get closer to the heater so that he could go to the nurse, but it's too late, it's his turn and Mr. Ratburn asks him to spell ''aardvark'', Arthur then briefly does the rap of the word. Francine's turn comes and has to spell ''pleasant'', but she spells it incorrectly as ''pleasent'', discouraging her. The bee is over and only the Brain and Arthur have won. Mr. Ratburn announces that the surprise is that they will participate in the Spellathon, this shocks Arthur. After the bell rings, Arthur suggests to Ratburn that he himself should not be in the contest and admits that ''aardvark'' was the only word he studied. Mr. Ratburn encourages Arthur to give more effort if he wants to do well in the Spellathon. Back at home at dinner, Arthur's family volunteers to help Arthur in any way they can, although [[D.W. Read|D.W.]] doesn't apply. Later, Arthur is studying in his room, and D.W. prepares to annoy him, but their [[Mom]] stops her and bribes her with ice cream. The next day, Arthur is again studying in the treehouse, Buster comes and asks if he wants to play football. But this time, Arthur declines this and spells ''sorry''. At home again, Mom and [[Dad]] try to feed [[Baby Kate]], while Arthur is studying, but he thinks he isn't getting any better. His dad tells him that he probably is getting better without realizing it. He asks if he wants something to eat. Arthur answers and spells ''absolutely'', he checks his book and is happy to see that he spelled it correctly. He continues studying. Just then the doorbell rings. D.W. answers it and it turns out to be Buster and Francine wanting to know if Arthur can play. D.W. says he's still 'exercising his brain' and that she's available. Arthur is then shown walking down the street still review his book. Brain greets him, and Arthur asks how his studying is going. He says that it's going well and that he is now getting computer equipment for a program he is making on his ''spare time'' which amazes Arthur. That night, Arthur is brushing his teeth, and then D.W. walks up to him and asks him to spell ''toothpaste'' he does so correctly. The next day, he continues studying and hears Kate say ''glooba''. Arthur spells this once again correctly, which confuses Kate.[[Image:spelltrophy.png | thumb | Arthur winning the Spellathon trophy]]
The moment of the Spellathon has arrived. [[Grandma Thora]] helps Arthur with his suit. He is also very nervous, but Grandma Thora encourages him. Backstage, everyone feels excited, except Arthur. Prunella is especially excited when the Spellathon torch is lit, beginning the contest. Mr. Haney welcomes everyone and presents the contestants. He wishes them good luck and calls Brain to the microphone. Mr. Haney asks him to spell ''fear'', but Brain doesn't respond for he is very nervous, he eventually attempts to spell the word, but he incorrectly spells it as ''fere''. Some time later into the contest, Jenna attempts to spell ''pieces'', but improperly spells it as ''peices''. Prunella's turn comes and has to spell ''champion''. She claims this easy, for she sees her last year's trophy every day, and spells it correctly. Arthur's turn comes, his word is ''suggest'', he spells this correctly. Prunella mocks Arthur, thinking she is unbeatable. Her turn comes again and is made to spell ''preparation''. She is uncertain and asks him for the definition. He grants her request and defines it. She attempts to spell it, but spells it as ''preperation'', she is shocked to see that it was incorrect. Arthur comes up again and is asked to spell ''preparation''. He spells it correctly and wins the Spellathon trophy. After the contest, Buster is very glad for Arthur, while Arthur is very relieved that it's over. Mr. Ratburn congratulates him and that he knew he could do it. D.W. comments that now 'Arthur' knows this.
==Spell-a-thon Results==


In the present day, Arthur admits he shouldn't be afraid of something so little, but then [[Francis Haney|Mr. Haney]] calls Arthur to stage. Arthur becomes nervous again.
*Brain spells "fear" as "fere" and gets eliminated.
*Unnamed Character spells "pieces" as "peices" and gets eliminated.
*Prunella spells "champion" correct and passes.
*Arthur spells "suggest" correct and passes.
*Prunella spells "preparation" as "preperation" and gets eliminated.
*Arthur spells "preparation" and wins the spell-a-thon


<center>'''Arthur's Spelling Trubble'''</center>
==Characters==
{| class="wikitable"
| valign="top" width="33%"|'''Major Roles'''
*'''[[Arthur Read|Arthur]]'''
*[[Prunella Deegan|Prunella]]
*[[Alan Powers|Brain]]
*[[Buster Baxter|Buster]]
*[[Francine Frensky|Francine]]
*[[D.W. Read|D.W.]]
*[[Herbert Haney|Mr. Haney]]
*[[Mr. Ratburn]]
| valign="top" width="33%"|'''Minor Roles'''
*[[Muffy Crosswire |Muffy]]
*[[David Read]]
*[[Jane Read]]
*[[Mr. Powers]] (debut)
*[[Kate Read|Baby Kate]] (debut)
*[[Thora Read|Grandma Thora]] (debut)
| valign="top" width="33%"|'''Cameos'''
*[[Jenna Morgan|Jenna]]
*[[George Lundgren|George]]
*[[Binky Barnes|Binky]]
*[[Sue Ellen Armstrong|Sue Ellen]]
*[[Fern Walters|Fern]]
*[[Miss Tingley]]
*[[Mrs. Fink]]
*[[Miss Sweetwater]]
*[[Mr. Marco]]
*[[Billy]]
*[[Otis]]
|}


Arthur, Francine, and [[Prunella Deegan|Prunella]] are walking down the hall and greet Mr. Haney, who is polishing the Spellathon trophy. Prunella boasts about how she won last year's contest with the word ''endurance''.
==Trivia/Errors==
*This is the first appearance of the [[Treehouse]].
*Lesson: You need to practice.
*It is abnormal in this episode that Brain hopes to have less homework, yet in most other episodes, he likes homework.
*When the contestants are first seen backstage, Brain is wearing his usual clothes, rather than his tan colored shirt for the Spell-a-thon. In the next shot, he is now wearing his forman tan-colored shirt.
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antidisestablishmentarianism Antidisestablishmentarianism] is one of the longest words in the English language.
*[[Francine Frensky |Francine]]'s movie star glasses first appeared in [[Arthur's Eyes]] and reappeared in [[Sick as a Dog]].
*The complete "i before e" rule goes ''i before e except after c, or when sounding like 'a' as in neighbor and weigh.''
*Mr. Haney referred to the Brain by his nickname, who he is usually referred to by Arthur and his friends; although he refers to the Brain by his real name "Alan" in all later episodes.
*Spelling "preparation" didn't help Prunella ignore Arthur because she spelled it incorrectly.
*Prunella teasing Arthur that he can't beat her would get her dismissed right away, since a representative is not supposed to use his or her voice unless they're going to spell a word.
*The word "trubble" from the episode title is mispelled from the word "trouble".
*When Arthur was still practicing for the spelling bee, Buster comes up the Treehouse, when he thought it was D.W. trying to bother him, but it was only Buster.
*This episode features the first reference to the popular English rock group, [[The Beatles]]. In Arthur's dictionary, it says "Abbey Road" on one of the pages. This is the name of the studio in which the Fab Four recorded most of their songs, as well as the title of their last studio recorded album.


She asks Arthur if he can spell it. He attempts to, but fails to do so. Class begins and [[Nigel Ratburn|Mr. Ratburn]] gives the announcement to the students that they will have a spelling bee.
==Quotes==


He asks them to study thoroughly, for whoever wins gets a surprise. After school, Arthur, [[Buster Baxter|Buster]], Francine, and [[Alan Powers|Brain]] wonder what the surprise is going to be. Buster guesses that it will be less homework.
[about the spelling bee]


This inspires the others to study hard. Francine studies at home with her movie star glasses. Brain attempts to memorize how to spell ''antidisestablishmentarianism,'' but keeps forgetting how many i's are within it. His [[Mr. Powers|dad]] advises him to skip it. [[Muffy Crosswire|Muffy]] uses a computer spelling simulator and spells ''dog''. Buster is sitting in his chair studying but eventually becomes bored.
'''Prunella''': I won last year with the word "endurance." Can you spell endurance, Arthur?


He gets an idea and buys a lucky charm. Arthur shows his [[David Read|dad]], who is making a model of a bodybuilder out of meat, a song about the first word in his spelling book which is ''aardvark''.
'''Arthur''': I-N...


Arthur goes to his treehouse and studies, although he is just singing the rap of one word over and over. [[D.W. Read|D.W.]] arrives, but Arthur tells her to not bother him because he's studying. D.W. thought that he had ants in his pants, due to his leg movements.
[Francine and Prunella laugh]Fi
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'''Francine''': Well, the third grade has the best spellers.


He tells her again to leave. She does so, thinking that he is a grouch. Arthur resumes ''studying'' and is interrupted by Buster. Arthur asks him if he is done studying. Buster claims he doesn't need to, for he has his good luck charm, and asks Arthur if he wants to go to the arcade.
'''Prunella''': It used to. but now ''I'm'' in the fourth grade.
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'''Buster''' [to Arthur]: Face it pal, some people are born spellers. You're more of the "go have fun" type.
----
'''Mr. Ratburn''': Spell "aardvark".


Arthur isn't sure and thinks he should study more. Buster tempts him by telling him that he is not the spelling type and that they have a new game that flips you all around. Arthur eventually agrees.
'''Arthur''': (singing the song he made) A a r d v-a-r-k!


At the day of the spelling bee, Buster asks Arthur if he's ready, but this rather has Arthur worried, for he forgot about studying. Mr. Ratburn has the spelling bee begin, and so far all the students, except the Brain, have spelled incorrectly.
(Francine laughs)


Arthur thinks he could get closer to the heater so that he could go to the nurse, but it's too late, as it's his turn and Mr. Ratburn asks him to spell ''aardvark''. Arthur then briefly does the rap of the word. Francine's turn comes and she has to spell ''pleasant'', but she spells it incorrectly as ''pleasent'', discouraging her.
'''Mr. Ratburn''': Thank you for the entertainment, Arthur.
----
[When DW spies on Arthur studying, Mrs. Read catches her]


The bee is over and only the Brain and Arthur have won. Mr. Ratburn announces that the surprise is that they will participate in the Spellathon, which shocks Arthur. After the bell rings, Arthur suggests to Ratburn that he himself should not be in the contest and admits that "aardvark" was the only word he studied.
'''Mrs. Read''': DW? How about some ice cream?


Mr. Ratburn encourages Arthur to give more effort if he wants to do well in the Spellathon. Back at home at dinner, Arthur's family volunteers to help Arthur in any way they can, although D.W. doesn't apply. Later, Arthur is studying in his room, and D.W. prepares to annoy him, but their [[Jane Read|mom]] stops her and bribes her with ice cream.
'''DW''': Are you bribing me?


The next day, when Arthur is again studying in the treehouse, Buster comes and asks if he wants to play football. But this time, Arthur declines this and spells "sorry".
'''Mrs. Read''' [laughing to herself]: Yes.


At home again, Mrs. and Mr. Read try to feed [[Kate Read|Baby Kate]], while Arthur is studying, but he thinks he isn't getting any better. His dad tells him that he probably is getting better without realizing it.
'''DW''': Okay.
----
'''Francine''': Hi, DW. Is Arthur there?


He asks if he wants something to eat. Arthur answers and spells ''absolutely'', then checks his book and is happy to see that he spelled it correctly. He continues studying. Just then the doorbell rings. D.W. answers it and it turns out to be Buster and Francine wanting to know if Arthur can play.
'''DW''': Sorry, Arthur can't come out to play. He's exercising his brain. But I'm available. I'm not a prisoner of my vocabulary.
----
[While Arthur is studying, Mr. and Mrs. Read are trying to feed Kate]


D.W. says he's still 'exercising his brain' and that she's available. Arthur is then shown walking down the street still reviewing his book. Brain greets him, and Arthur asks how his studying is going. He says that it's going well and that he is now getting computer equipment for a program he is making in his ''spare time'' which amazes Arthur.
'''Arthur''': My brain hurts. All this studying isn't helping me at all. I'm just not a speller.


That night, Arthur is brushing his teeth when D.W. walks up to him and asks him to spell "toothpaste", and he does so correctly. The next day, he continues studying and hears Kate say "glooba". Arthur spells this once again correctly, which confuses Kate.               
[Mr. Read manages to feed Kate a spoonful of food]
The moment of the Spellathon has arrived. [[Thora Read|Grandma Thora]] helps Arthur with his suit. He is also very nervous, but Grandma Thora encourages him.


Backstage, everyone feels excited, except for Arthur. Prunella is especially excited when the Spellathon torch is lit, beginning the contest. Mr. Haney welcomes everyone and presents the contestants. D.W. cheers on Arthur when he is presented with the other contestants.
'''Mr. Read''': Sometimes it feels like your not getting it when you actually are. You want a snack?


He wishes them good luck and calls Brain to the microphone. Mr. Haney asks him to spell "fear", but Brain doesn't respond for he is very nervous, he eventually attempts to spell the word, but he incorrectly spells it as "fere", possibly due to nervousness.
'''Arthur''': Absolutely. [spells] A-B-S-O-L-U-T-E-L-Y. Absolutely. [Gets a snack before he first looks at the dictionary] Hey. That's right!


Some time later into the contest, a [[3rd Grade Female Cat (Number 2)|cat girl]] attempts to spell "pieces", but improperly spells it as "peices". Prunella's turn comes and has to spell "champion". She claims this is easy, for she sees her last year's trophy every day, and spells it correctly.
----
'''Buster''': Hey Arthur, do you want to play football?


Arthur's turn comes. His word is "suggest", and he spells this correctly. Prunella mocks Arthur, thinking she is unbeatable. Her turn comes again and she is made to spell "preparation". She is uncertain and asks Mr. Haney for the definition.
'''Arthur''': I have to study. [spells] S-O-R-R-Y.


He grants her request and defines it. She attempts to spell it, but spells it as ''preperation'', and is shocked to see that it was incorrect. Arthur comes up again and is asked to spell ''preparation''.
'''Buster''': Sour?


He spells it correctly and wins the Spellathon trophy. After the contest, Buster is very glad for Arthur, while Arthur is very relieved that it's over. Mr. Ratburn congratulates him and that he knew he could do it. D.W. comments that now 'Arthur' knows this as well.
'''Arthur''': [corrects him] Sorry!
----
[While Arthur is brushing his teeth]


==Characters==
'''DW''': Spell toothpaste.
===Major===
 
*[[Arthur Read]]
'''Arthur''': Toothpaste. [spells] T-O-O-T-H-P-A-S-T-E. Toothpaste. Right?
*[[Prunella Deegan]]
 
*[[Alan Powers|The Brain]]
'''DW''': How should I know? [skips off]
*[[Buster Baxter]]
----
*[[Francine Frensky]]
[As Arthur studies, Kate is eating in her high chair]
*[[D.W. Read]]
 
*[[Francis Haney]]
'''Kate''': Glooba!
*[[Nigel Ratburn]]
 
'''Arthur''': Glooba. [spells] G-L-O-O-B-A. Glooba.
 
[Kate gives him a confused look]
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[Before the spelling bee, Grandma Thora is helping Arthur get ready]
 
'''Arthur''': I'm nervous. [spells] N-E-R-V-O-U-S. Nervous.


===Minor===
'''Grandma Thora''': You'll do just fine, Arthur.
*[[Muffy Crosswire]]
----
*[[3rd Grade Female Cat (Number 2)]] {{c|first speaking role}}
'''DW''' [to Arthur]: Don't worry. If you lose, I bet Mom and Dad will let you live in the garage.
*[[David Read]]
*[[Jane Read]]
*[[Kate Read]] {{c|debut}}
*[[Mr. Powers]] {{c|debut}}
*[[Thora Read]] {{c|debut}}
*[[Benjamin Franklin]] {{c|Arthur as Benjamin Franklin in his fantasy}}


===Cameo===
'''Arthur''' [spells]: G-A-R-A-G-E. Garage.
*[[Jenna Morgan]]
----
*[[George Lundgren]]
[When Brain gets nervous spelling the first word]
*[[Binky Barnes]]
*[[Sue Ellen Armstrong]]
*[[Fern Walters]]
*[[Cecilia Tingley|Ms. Tingley]]
*[[Mrs. Fink]]
*[[Miss Sweetwater]]
*[[Mr. Marco]]
*[[Billy]]
*[[Otis]]
*[[Alex]]
*[[Maria Pappas]]
*[[Brian (4th grader)|Brian]]
*[[Luke]]
*[[Mary (3rd grader)|Mary]]
*[[Beulah McInnerny]]


==Songs==
'''Mr. Haney''': Brain? Spell fear.
*"[[A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K]]"


==Trivia==
'''Brain''': Fear. [spells] F-E-R-E. Fear.
*It is revealed that Prunella is a great speller.
*This is the first episode to use an animation of Arthur finding an umbrella as a title card.
*This is the first appearance of the [[Treehouse]].
*It is abnormal in this episode that Brain hopes to have less homework, yet in most other episodes, he likes homework.
*Mr. Haney and Mr. Ratburn referred to Brain by his nickname, which he is usually referred to by Arthur and his friends; although he refers to Brain by his real name, "Alan," in all later episodes.
*The word Arthur spells in his song references his species, "aardvark."
*Brain strangely can't spell "fear", a second grade word. It's either Brain was nervous, or he wasn't thinking.
*Although the title card has not been narrated on the home video and DVD releases, Binky says the title when this aired on television.
*The word "trubble" from the episode title is intentionally misspelled from the word "trouble" as a joke for what Arthur can't spell.
*A scene from this episode was used for a ABC For Kids promo in Australia.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8hUR8172Kw&t=30s</ref>
*When this episode premiered in Germany, it was paired with "[[Arthur's Eyes (episode)|Arthur's Eyes]]", rather than with "[[Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn]]".
*'''Running Gag:''' Baby Kate saying her first word.
*'''Timeline:''' [[Francine Frensky|Francine]] wears her movie star glasses from "[[Arthur's Eyes (episode)|Arthur's Eyes]]".
*'''Moral:''' Don't pop out of nowhere just to force someone to spell.
*'''Irony:'''
**Arthur only memorizes one word, while Francine studied her whole book. He happens to get the word he memorized, while she misspells "pleasant".
**Brain due to nerves misspells "fear". He then walks off the stage, protesting.
**Prunella loses the bee by misspelling "preparation," which Arthur spells flawlessly.
===Cultural references===
*This episode features the first reference to the popular English rock group, [[The Beatles]]. In Arthur's dictionary, it says "Abbey Road" on one of the pages. This is the name of the studio in which the Fab Four recorded most of their songs, as well as the title of their last studio recorded album.
*"Antidisestablishmentarianism" is considered the longest non-scientific word in the English language. It refers to a movement in 19th century Britain that sought to keep the Chuch of England as the official state religion.
*The incorrect spelling of "pieces" refers to the saying, "i before e except after c, or when sounded as a as neighbor or weigh."
*The image of Arthur and Francine in the opening is from Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment.
===Errors===
*When the contestants are first seen backstage, Brain is wearing his usual clothes, rather than his tan-colored shirt for the Spellathon. In the next shot, he is now wearing his formal tan-colored shirt.
*At the starting of the spelling bee in Mr. Ratburn's class, [[George Lundgren|George]] can be seen at the end next to Francine, but when it's Francine's turn to spell the word "pleasant", George has mysteriously disappeared, making Francine the last person to spell a word in the spelling bee.
*For some unknown reason, during the Spelling Bee in Mr. Ratburn's class, Muffy isn't seen in line to spell a word.


==Home video==
'''Mr. Haney''': I'm sorry. That's incorrect.
'''VHS:'''
*[[Arthur's Teacher Trouble (VHS)|Arthur's Teacher Trouble]]
'''DVD:'''
*[[Arthur: The Complete Series One]]
*[[Arthur's Teacher Trouble (DVD)|Arthur's Teacher Trouble]]


==Gallery==
'''Brain''': Are you sure? What dictionary are you using?
<gallery spacing="small" position="center">
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Arthur's Spelling Trubble.png
'''Prunella''' [after Arthur spells "Suggest" correctly]: You can't beat me. Why don't you just give up?
Arthur_wins_spelling_competition.jpg|Arthur winning the Spellathon trophy
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Arthur S1 E2-2 Arthur's Spelling Trubble - YouTube 0001.jpg
'''Buster''': That was the most fantastic thing I've ever seen! Arthur, you're the greatest speller of all time.
Muffyspellingtrubblecomputer.png
Aardvark song.jpg
Screen Shot 2016-04-30 at 6.41.53 PM.png
Arthur's_Spelling_Trubble_59.png
D.W. says 'I don't know'.PNG
</gallery>


==References==
'''Arthur''': You know what the best part of winning is? It's over!
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