User:PrettyCoolStairs

Hello there. I am a major fan of Arthur. I have seen every episode at least once and the vast majority several times. I was born just a couple years before the series premiere, so I was practically raised on this show. The original seasons are the best, of course. Seasons 3, 6 and 7 are my favorites. I also really enjoy Season 15- despite others' negative opinions of that season.

While on the Arthur Wikia, I enjoy adding random tidbits of information (character appearances, object appearances). I also like to provide insight about episode connections, since I have seen each episode.

Favorite Characters

Below are some comments/thoughts/ideas about the main characters

• Arthur: Such a worry-wart in the beginning. Overall, a positive role model for kids. Despite being the title-character, he is actually rather average. I don't want to say that I dislike his character, but his personality seems kind of flat and generic at some points in the series. His relationships to others is what's important though, and that's what keeps the series going.
• Buster: One of my favorite characters. Always ready to provide some comic relief. Such a goofy, loveable, happy-go-lucky kinda guy.
• Francine: If Sue Ellen doesn't work out for Arthur, I think it's settled she's next in line ;) She can be rude sometimes, and rough on the edges, but usually ends up seeing the other side and mellowing out.
• Muffy: Spoiled rotten yet mature at the same time. I love when we get to see her business/entrepreneurial side. I personally enjoy her character, despite her snobbiness. I think we all know a Muffy in real life, and still manage to like them as a person.
• Binky: A big ol' teddy bear of a bully. He was much more of a tough guy in the original seasons, but even then you could tell he had a soft side too. His interests of music and dancing definitely make his character interesting and allows for some crazy storylines.
• The Brain: Honestly, he is annoying sometimes, always having to be right about everything. That's not all bad, but he's probably one of my least favorite of the main gang -- even if he is most like my own personality :P intelligent, blunt, and brainy.
• D.W.: Cute little girl, but with a vicious side you need to monitor at all times. I usually like episodes with her in it, but mainly the ones when it's with her own family. If they ever wanted to do another spin-off, D.W.'s preschool adventures would definitely fit the ticket. She has enough personality to pull it off, and many friends already in school to create a whole new series for younger children.

I'm a mix of George, Brain and Arthur -- I'm reserved, smart, and anxious lol.

Favorite Episodes (work in progress)

Here is my attempt at listing my top three episodes per season. (BTW, if you are new to the series, or just want to catch up on past seasons, these would also be my recommendations. Since I have seen the entire series, I have some decent perspective on each episode.)

1. Season 1 : It's very hard to pick just 3 out of 60. These are the classics, the originals, the standards of the series, after all.
   1. Arthur Accused!
   2. The Half-Baked Sale
   3. D.W. Gets Lost
   4. Honorable mentions- Arthur's Cousin Catastrophe - D.W.'s Snow Mystery - Poor Muffy
2. Season 2 : Another superb season.
   1. Draw!
   2. Arthur's Knee
   3. Love Notes for Muffy
3. Season 3 : Might be my all-time favorite season. So many iconic episodes found in this season.
   1. Arthur's Almost Live Not Real Music Festival
   2. The Chips are Down/Revenge of the Chip - Interesting pair of episodes. The dynamic between D.W. and Binky is really funny. Seeing Mom apologize to D.W. for breaking her promise is really mature. It's uncommon to see something like that in a kids show.
   3. Binky Rules/Meet Binky - Good music, good story, good characters. Another good pair.
   4. Honorable mentions- Buster's Back/The Ballad of Buster Baxter - And Now Let's Talk to Some Kids - Arthur Rides the Bandwagon/Dad's Dessert Dilemma
4. Season 4 : This is a pretty great season; several episodes just missed the cut for top 3.
   1. The Blizzard
   2. The Contest
   3. Arthur's Big Hit
5. Season 5 : Really well done season IMO; essentially any episode could have been top 3.
   1. Nerves of Steal
   2. Arthur's Family Feud
   3. Sleep No More
6. Season 6 : Interesting episodes that pushed the series into more unusual plots, with improved animation and color!
   1. Sue Ellen Gets Her Goose Cooked
   2. Best of the Nest
   3. The Secret Life of Dogs and Babies (I voted for this episode during the PBS Kids "Vote-a-rama")
7. Season 7 : This is my one of my favorite seasons along with Season 6; essentially any episode could have been top 3.
   1. Elwood City Turns 100!
   2. April 9th
   3. Francine's Split Decision
8. Season 8 : This is a decent season with several good episodes, but this is where I feel the quality of the series overall starts to head downhill in terms of good character development and realistic stories.
   1. Desk Wars
   2. Arthur's Snow Biz
   3. Kiss and Tell
   4. Fernkenstein's Monster
9. Season 9 : I distinctly remember not liking Arthur's new voice ever since this season premiered.
   1. The Law of the Jungle Gym
   2. Emily Swallows a Horse
   3. Three's a Crowd
10. Season 10
    1. Flaw and Order
    2. Do You Speak George?
    3. The Squirrels
11. Season 11 : Bad season IMO; couldn't pick any other episode worthy of being in top 3 :P
    1. Brain's Shocking Secret
    2. Phony Fern
12. Season 12 : New style of animation... slightly messy and not as good, but perhaps more like Season 1's unique, off-model style? My top three for this season are all Frensky-centric episodes :)
    1. The Frensky Family Fiasco
    2. Matchmaker, Match Breaker
    3. Is That Kosher?
13. Season 13 :
    1. When Carl Met George - arguably one of the best episodes of the "modern" seasons.
    2. The Pride of Lakewood
    3. The Great MacGrady - it's a shame this episode is a lost episode because of Lance Armstrong.
14. Season 14 : Probably my least-viewed season. Partially because I think PBS airs it less frequently, and also I just don't really like the season much.
    1. All the Rage
    2. D.W. Unties the Knot
    3. The Long Road Home
15. Season 15 : Interesting season with many episodes being a huge hit while others were downright bad.
    1. Fifteen
    2. Buster the Lounge Lizard
    3. Buster's Carpool Catastrophe
    4. Honorable mention- The Butler Did... What?
16. Season 16 : Horrendous animation - stiff movements, inconsistent line thickness, random character color changes. A few good episodes, but the rest are junk with the animation and voice differences.
    1. Get Smart (I realllly like this episode for some reason)
    2. Night of the Tibble
    3. The Last Tough Customer
17. Season 17 :
    1. Framed!
    2. Opposites Distract
    3. Molina's Mulligan
18. Season 18 :
    1. The Tattletale Frog
    2. The Tardy Tumbler
    3. Shelter from the Storm
    4. Honorable mention- Whip. Mix. Blend.
19. Season 19 :
    1. The Last Day (This totally could have served as the Series Finale- very well done)
    2. Mr. Ratburn's Secret Identity (somewhat similar to Arthur's Teacher Trouble, yet still has an excellent story)
    3. Besties
20. Season 20 : Much-improved animation but still stiff in some parts. Better writing, too.
    1. Buster's Second Chance
    2. Cereal
    3. Bunny Trouble
21. Season 21 :
    1. Arthur Takes a Stand - very well done episode, even with a "curriculum-based" objective.
    2. The Master Builders
    3. Take a Hike, Molly