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List of Title Cards
Every episode of Arthur has an intertitle which displays the title, the name(s) of the writer and storyboard editor, and a short animation encompassed within a center circle. With the exception of early episodes, the title is read aloud by either Binky, Buster, Francine, or Muffy. After Season 1, the typeface for episode titles was modified. The title names were enlarged starting with Season 10. Starting with Season 14, the center circle now features a scene from the corresponding episode and no longer uses the ones that are shared with others.
Arthur Underwater
The center circle is full of water. We see fish swim by, followed by Pal, followed by Arthur. He says "Hi!" but sometimes he will say something else like "Yeah!". Sonar noises are audible in the background.
Episodes used
- Arthur's Eyes
- Arthur's Birthday (Francine)
- Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest (Francine)
- Arthur's Pet Business
- Arthur's Substitute Teacher Trouble (Francine)
- Arthur the Unfunny (Francine)
- Fern's Slumber Party (Francine)
- Breezy Listening Blues (Brain)
Francine Hits Gong
Francine walks up and hits the center circle with a banging noise similar to a gong. This causes Arthur to yelp and begin shaking. Initially, Arthur would yelp the instant he comes up, but in later seasons he would do so after he comes up, and in some occasional cases he is silent. This title card is commonly used for episodes where Francine is the central character.
Episodes used
- Francine's Bad Hair Day
- Locked in the Library!
- Meek for a Week (Binky)
- Misfortune Teller (Binky)
- Francine Frensky, Olympic Rider (Binky)
- Popular Girls (Francine)
- Francine and the Feline (Binky)
- The Big Blow-Up (Francine)
- Stolen Bike (Francine)
- Arthur and the True Francine (Francine)
- MacFrensky (Francine)
Arthur's Umbrella
Arthur does a Ta-da! pose, but it starts to rain. Arthur rummages through a rubber duck, spaghetti strainer, and bike horn before finding an umbrella, which he promptly uses.
Episodes used
Buster makes sounds
Buster walks into the circle and roars, burps, trumpets, or much more for most title cards. After he does, Arthur walks up beside him and laughs. This title card is commonly used for episodes where Buster is the central character.
Episodes used
- Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn
- Arthur Accused!
- Emily Swallows a Horse (roaring replaced with neighing)
- Arthur's Almost Live Not Real Music Festival (Binky Barnes)
- Buster's New Friend
- Nerves of Steal
Buster and the Magnifying Glass
Buster is looking to the central circle, thinking what it is. Going behind it, Bluster increase his mouth, giving a "Hi!" to the watchers.
Episodes used
Hide-N-Seek Circle
D.W. passes in front of the Central Circle screaming "Arthur!" and go away. Soon after, the circle turns and Arthur is behind it. Then, say "shh!" to the audience.
Arthur Takes A Bath
D.W. is looking for Arthur and seek behind a curtain. Arthur is taking bath and realizes his sister, shaming him.
Episodes used
Hot Air Balloon
Arthur, Buster, David Read, Francine, and Muffy go up in a hot air balloon.
Episodes used
Arthur Playing Roulette
Arthur take down a lever and make the correct picture of Muffy's face. This title card was introduced in Season 5, and has since been been the title card where Muffy is the central character.
Episodes used
- The Election (Muffy)
Brain Underwater
The same version than Arthur Underwater, but Arthur is replaced by Brain and Pal is replaced by a unknown dog.
Episodes used
Big Bird Foot
Arthur, Buster, Brain and Francine break the central circle; a large bird's foot appears, and all three characters clear the screen.
Episodes used
Family Photo
The Read family are taking a family photo. Kate starts to cry, and the photo is marred.
Episodes used
- D.W.'s Very Bad Mood (Francine)
- Dad's Dessert Dilemma (Francine)
- Clarissa is Cracked (Francine)
Prunella Sees the Future
Prunella is performing as a fortune teller on stage, saying: "now, I predict that you will shortly see...", at which point the lights flicker and go out with a zap and the title is read. This title card was introduced in Season 4, and has since been used for episodes where Prunella is the central character.
Episodes used
- Prunella Gets it Twice (Buster)
- Prunella's Special Edition (Muffy)
- Prunella Packs It In (Binky)
(Note: This intro is also part of a scene in the episode To Beat or Not to Beat.)
D.W. Chases the Toad
D.W.'s pet toad Toady is being chased by Pal; D.W. screams "Wait! Come
back!" Toady returns to D.W.; she embraces him.
Episodes used
*D.W. Gets Lost (Binky)
- So Long, Spanky (Binky)
*Arthur Meets Mister Rogers (Binky)
- Go to Your Room, D.W. (Binky)
Arthur and Super D.W.
Arthur is in the title's central circle when D.W.. dressed like a super-heroine, appears, causing Arthur to spin, and shouts "Ta-da!". In some episodes of Season 1, Bionic Bunny can be heard saying "Faster and more annoying than a mosquito...it's SUPER SISTER!!", but that quotation was removed after Season 1. This is one of the title cards commonly used when episodes focus on D.W. herself.
Episodes used
- D.W. All Wet (Binky)
- D.W. the Copycat
- D.W.'s Baby (Francine)
- D.W. Rides Again (Francine)
- D.W. Thinks Big (Francine)
- D.W. Flips (Binky)
- D.W.'s Blankie
- Play it Again, D.W. (Francine)
- Arthur's Big Hit (Buster)
- The Last of Mary Moo Cow (Francine)
(Note: In D.W. the Copycat, There was an intro scene with the outfit on D.W.)
Fairy D.W.
D.W. is hanging at the end a rope in a fairy costume; she uses her wand to make Arthur appear and do a Ta-da! pose, and promptly turns his head into that of a fish.
Episodes used
- Operation: D.W.! (Binky)
Fern Writing
Fern is pictured in the central circle, sitting at a desk and writing intently.
Episodes used
Hide Here
First Here To Season 14 Try
Episodes used
- The Butler Did... What?
- D.R. Rabbit Facker Ditch!