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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]]}}
{{Episode infobox
{{Episode infobox
|season = [[Season 1|1]]
|ep. name = Arthur's Spelling Trubble
|number = 2b
|image = Arthur's Spelling Trubble.png
|image = Arthur's Spelling Trubble.png
|titlecard = Arthur's_Spelling_Trubble_title_card.png
|airdate = September 9, 1996
|us = October 8, 1996<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/19970723021343/http://www.ket.org/Visions/Oct96/VL961008.html</ref>
|prod. code = 10202
|prev. episode = "[[Arthur's Teacher Trouble (episode)|Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn]]"
|next episode = "[[D.W. All Wet (episode)|D.W. All Wet]]"
|writers = [[Joe Fallon]]
|writers = [[Joe Fallon]]
|can=January 7, 1997<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20120413104003/http://ww3.tvo.org/program/157024/arthur</ref>
|storyboarders = [[Jean Lajeunesse]]|season# = 1
|ger = December 7, 2001<ref>https://www.fernsehserien.de/erdferkel-arthur-und-seine-freunde/episodenguide/staffel-1/3906</ref>
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|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 Read|Arthur]] is entered in the spelling bee, but becomes nervous when he makes it to the finals with [[Alan Powers|the smartest kid in his class]] and [[Prunella Deegan|last year's winner]].
 
==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 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 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.
 
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.


<center>'''Arthur's Spelling Trubble'''</center>
[http://arthur.wikia.com/wiki/Francine 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.


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''.
In present day, Arthur admits he shouldn't be afraid of something so little, but then [http://arthur.wikia.com/wiki/Herbert_Haney Mr. Haney]calls Arthur to stage. Arthur becomes nervous again.             
{Title Card}             
Arthur, Francine, and [http://arthur.wikia.com/wiki/Prunella 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 [[Nigel Ratburn|Mr. Ratburn]] gives the announcement to the students that they will have a spelling bee.
She asks Arthur if he can spell it. He attempts to, but fails to do so. Class begins and [http://arthur.wikia.com/wiki/Mr._Ratburn 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 Baxter|Buster]], Francine, and [[Alan Powers|Brain]] wonder what the surprise is going to be. Buster guesses that it will be less homework.
He asks them to study thoroughly, for whoever wins gets a surprise. After school, Arthur, [http://arthur.wikia.com/wiki/Buster Buster], Francine, [http://arthur.wikia.com/wiki/Muffy Muffy], and [http://arthur.wikia.com/wiki/Brain 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 [[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.
This inspires the others to study hard. Francine studies at [http://arthur.wikia.com/wiki/Arthur%27s_Spelling_Trubble?diff=prev&oldid=68026# 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 [[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''.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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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 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.


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.
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, 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.
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, 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.
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. 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.
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 [http://arthur.wikia.com/wiki/D.W._Read D.W.] doesn't apply. Later, Arthur is studying in his room, and D.W. prepares to annoy him, but their [http://arthur.wikia.com/wiki/Mom Mom] stops her and bribes her with ice cream.


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".
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, 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.
At home again, Mom and [http://arthur.wikia.com/wiki/Dad Dad] try to feed [http://arthur.wikia.com/wiki/Baby_Kate 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'', 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.
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 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.
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 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.               
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''.
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.
Arthur spells this once again correctly, which confuses Kate.               
[http://images.wikia.com/arthur/images/6/6c/Spelltrophy.png]Arthur winning the Spellathon trophyThe moment of the Spellathon has arrived. [http://arthur.wikia.com/wiki/Grandma_Thora Grandma Thora] helps Arthur with his suit.


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.
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.


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.
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''.


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.
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.


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''.
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 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.
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==
*Brain spells "fear" as "fere" and gets eliminated.
*[[3rd Grade Female Cat (Number 2)]] 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
==Characters==
==Characters==
===Major===
{| class="wikitable"
| valign="top" width="33%"|
'''Major Roles'''
*[[Arthur Read]]
*[[Arthur Read]]
*[[Prunella Deegan]]
*[[Prunella Deegan]]
*[[Alan Powers|The Brain]]
*[[Alan Powers]]
*[[Buster Baxter]]
*[[Buster Baxter]]
*[[Francine Frensky]]
*[[Francine Frensky]]
*[[D.W. Read]]
*[[D.W. Read]]
*[[Francis Haney]]
*[[Herbert Haney]]
*[[Nigel Ratburn]]
*[[Nigel Ratburn]]
 
| valign="top" width="33%"|'''Minor Roles'''
===Minor===
*[[Muffy Crosswire]]
*[[Muffy Crosswire]]
*[[3rd Grade Female Cat (Number 2)]] {{c|first speaking role}}
*[[David Read]]
*[[David Read]]
*[[Jane Read]]
*[[Jane Read]]
*[[Kate Read]] {{c|debut}}
*[[Baby Kate]] (debut)
*[[Mr. Powers]] {{c|debut}}
*[[Mr. Powers]] (debut)
*[[Thora Read]] {{c|debut}}
*[[Grandma Thora]] (debut)
*[[Benjamin Franklin]] {{c|Arthur as Benjamin Franklin in his fantasy}}
| valign="top" width="33%"|'''Cameos'''
 
===Cameo===
*[[Jenna Morgan]]
*[[Jenna Morgan]]
*[[George Lundgren]]
*[[George Lundgren]]
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*[[Sue Ellen Armstrong]]
*[[Sue Ellen Armstrong]]
*[[Fern Walters]]
*[[Fern Walters]]
*[[Cecilia Tingley|Ms. Tingley]]
*[[Miss Tingley]]
*[[Mrs. Fink]]
*[[Mrs. Fink]]
*[[Miss Sweetwater]]
*[[Miss Sweetwater]]
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*[[Billy]]
*[[Billy]]
*[[Otis]]
*[[Otis]]
*[[Alex]]
|}
*[[Maria Pappas]]
*[[Brian (4th grader)|Brian]]
*[[Luke]]
*[[Mary (3rd grader)|Mary]]
*[[Beulah McInnerny]]
 
==Songs==
*"[[A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K]]"
 
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*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]].
*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.
*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.
*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.
*The word Arthur spells in his song references his species, "aardvark."
*The word "trubble" from the episode title is misspelled from the word "trouble".
*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.
*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.
*This is Kate's first appearance, allthough she appeared to be born in [[Arthur's Baby]].
*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==
'''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==
<gallery spacing="small" position="center">
Arthur's Spelling Trubble.png
Arthur_wins_spelling_competition.jpg|Arthur winning the Spellathon trophy
Arthur S1 E2-2 Arthur's Spelling Trubble - YouTube 0001.jpg
Muffyspellingtrubblecomputer.png
Aardvark song.jpg
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D.W. says 'I don't know'.PNG
</gallery>


==References==
==Goofs==
{{Reflist}}
*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 formal tan-colored shirt.
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