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Every episode of Arthur has a title card which displays the title, the name(s) of the writer and storyboard artist, and a short animation encompassed within a center circle. With the exception of early versions of episodes from Season 1, the title is read aloud by either Binky, Buster, Francine, or Muffy. The title card occurs 0:40 - 2:15 minutes into the episode. After Season 1, the typeface for episode titles was modified. The title names were enlarged starting with Season 10. Starting in Season 14, the title cards were replaced with a scene from the episode, making them all unique.

In the following list, each title card has a list of episodes that use it. The name in parentheses is the character who reads the title aloud.

Arthur Underwater

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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 "Yay!" Sonar noises are audible in the background. This title card is most likely used in episodes in which Arthur is the central character.

Episodes used

Notes

  • In Fern's Slumber Party, when Fern suggests they should move onto the title card, she says "Maybe that swimming one." She breaks the fourth wall saying it.

Francine Hits Gong

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Francine walks up and hits the center circle with a banging noise similar to a gong. This causes Arthur to yelp "Agh!" 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 in which Francine is the central character.

Episodes used

Arthur Looks for an Umbrella

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Arthur does a Ta-da! pose (and in some episodes says "Yeah!" or "Hey!"), but it starts to rain. Arthur rummages through a rubber ducky, spaghetti, a strainer and a bike horn before finding an umbrella, which he promptly uses. This title card is primarily used for episodes that involve some sort of minor calamity.

Episodes used

Buster Makes Sounds

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Buster walks into the circle and roars (a parody of the MGM Lion logo), burps, trumpets like an elephant, or another different sort of sound (such as a rooster or horse sound) for most title cards. After he does, Arthur walks up beside him and laughs. The sound of Arthur laughing was changed in later seasons. This title card is commonly used for episodes in which Buster is the central character.

Episodes used

Magnifying Glass

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Buster is searching the sides of the centre circle, he goes behind it and it magnifies his face. He either says "Hey!" or "Ah!". Mostly used for episodes revolving around Buster.

Episodes used

Hide-N-Seek Circle

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D.W. passes in front of the Central Circle screaming "Arthur!" and then goes away. Soon after, the circle turns and Arthur is behind it. Then, Arthur says, "shh!" to the audience. Mostly used for episodes about Arthur and/or D.W.

Episodes used

Arthur Takes A Bath

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D.W. walks up to the centre circle, looking for Arthur and opens the shower curtain. Arthur is behind the curtain, taking a bath and screams or yells "Hey!" when he notices D.W. He is embarrassed and sinks lower into the bathtub. Sometimes D.W. may meekly say "Oops," or scream herself ("IHH!") or be silent. On at least one earlier episode, Arthur yelled "D.W.!" after the "Oops."

Episodes used

Hot Air Balloon

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Arthur, Mr. Read, Buster, Francine and Muffy go up in a hot air balloon. The centre circle being the balloon. Used in episodes about groups of characters.

Episode Used

Arthur Playing a Slot Machine

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Arthur pulls down a lever and a picture of the center character appears. The characters seen for this title card are George, Muffy, and Sue Ellen. A "Ding, ding, ding" sound is heard when each section of the face appears. Arthur does a Ta-Da! pose. This title card was introduced in Season 5.

Episodes used

Brain Underwater

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Identical to Arthur Underwater, but Arthur is replaced by Brain, the fish are dark grey and Pal is darker. Brain says "Hey!' or occasionally says nothing. This title occurs when Brain is the central character.

Episodes used

Big Bird Foot

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Arthur, Buster, Brain, Muffy, and Francine work together to break the egg they're in, the top half cracks open and falls to the left. A large bird claw then appears and they all gasp and clear the screen. In later seasons, Muffy yells "Aah!" Mostly used for episodes involving many of the characters.

Episodes used

Family Photo

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The Read Family is taking a photo, they're all ready until suddenly, Kate starts crying. It's too late, Arthur has taken the picture and it turns out chaotic. Used in episodes dealing with family matters or The Read Family are central characters.

Episodes used

Prunella Sees the Future

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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

(Note: This intro is also part of a scene in the episode To Beat or Not to Beat.)

Binky Blows a Bubble

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Binky is chewing pink gum and blows a bubble that pops once it reaches the size of the center circle. Strings of gum hang everywhere, he struggles, but is unable to get out. Used usually in episodes with Binky as the central character.

Episodes used

D.W. Chases the Toad

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D.W.'s pet toad Toady is being chased by Pal; D.W. screams "Wait! Come back!" Toady returns to D.W. She embraces her. Sometimes D.W. will just scream, then say "Hey!" when she picks up Toady. This is one of the title cards commonly used when episodes focus on D.W. herself.

Episodes used

Arthur and Super D.W.

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Arthur is in the title's central circle when D.W. dressed like a super-heroine, swoops in, 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!!", "Peskier than the mosquito! It's SUPER SISTER!!!", or "Faster than a speeding bullet, it's super sister!", but these quotations were removed after Season 1. On Season 3-4, D.W. occasionally becomes silent when she swoops in, as well as Season 12-13. This is another title card commonly used when episodes focus on D.W. herself.

Episodes used

(Note: In "D.W. the Copycat", There was an intro scene with the outfit on D.W.)

Fairy D.W.

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D.W. swings down, tied to the end of 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 frog or toad that croaks. Popping sounds are heard when she uses her wand.

Episodes used

Fern Writing

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Fern is pictured in the central circle, sitting at a desk and writing intently. This title card is used when Fern is the focus of the episode.

Episodes used

Buster Arrives on Spaceship

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A spaceship, the central circle, flies in and lands (causing dust clouds to form) with what looks like a blue alien that has red eyes. The top half of the circle, which is transparent, opens to the right and the "alien" reaches for it's head, starting to twist it. It pops off, revealing a smiling Buster wearing an old-fashioned space suit and helmet. Usually used in episodes with lots of science fiction, futuristic themes, and/or Buster.

Episodes Used

Stampede

Arthur starts running, then the rest of the kids start running after him. Arthur jumps on the back of D.W.'s tricycle. This Title Card is used when it's about Arthur and his friends.

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Episodes used

Car Getting Towed

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A man is in his car while it is being towed along the road. Used in episodes involving cars in the plot.

Episodes used

Pal Howls

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Pal sniffs around, howls, sniffs again, and walks away. Used for episodes dealing with losing something/someone or scary situations.

Episodes used

Octopus Arms

D.W. is sitting, enjoying a book until some octopus arms, coming from the centre circle, grabs her shoulder. This causes her to scream and run away. The Tibbles then come up from under the octopus arms, revealing that they are the ones that were responsible, they then laugh. Used when one or both of the Tibbles are the central character(s).

Episodes Used

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Scenes

A short clip from the actual episode is featured in the circle. First used in the "The Good Sport" from season 6, and "Buenas Noches, Vicita" from season 11. While North American airings continued to use the old style title cards, the scene title cards became the only title card type for some international airings throughout seasons 14 and 15. They became the universal title card style in season 16, being used to present.

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