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 5 and 6 are my favorites.

Of course, I like Arthur as the main character, but there are others I think have had great character development and some interesting stories:

• Muffy: Strong character from the beginning. Spoiled rotten yet mature. Voice actress consistency is also great.
• George: I love seeing his progression from being the shy kid to getting out of his shell a bit. I think it is perfect that the writers let him befriend Carl.
• James: The random background character who is slowly gaining some air time in the show. I love the stories the writers put him in. Night of the Tibble is actually one of my favorite episodes of the later seasons.
• Bailey: Another somewhat minor character slowing gaining air time and character. His relationship with Muffy is great, and I love the little humorous bits with him in the show.
• Bitzi: The over-protective mother, yes. But she's also a strong woman who has it together being a single mother and holding a pretty decent job at the local paper. Very sweet too.
• Mrs. MacGrady: It's great to see an older person being a positive influence on the Lakewood kids. Wish she would be featured more often.

Here is my attempt at listing my top three episodes per season.

1. Season 1: Arthur Accused! - The Half-Baked Sale - D.W. Gets Lost
   • It's very hard to pick just 3 out of 60.
2. Season 2: Draw! - Arthur's Knee - Love Notes for Muffy
3. Season 3: Arthur's Almost Live Not Real Music Festival - Buster's Growing Grudge - Revenge of the Chip
4. Season 4: The Blizzard - The Contest - Arthur's Big Hit
   • This is a pretty great season; several episodes just missed the cut for top 3.
5. Season 5: Nerves of Steal - Arthur's Family Feud - Sleep No More
   • This is my one of my favorite seasons along with Season 7; essentially any episode could have been top 3.
6. Season 6: Sue Ellen Gets Her Goose Cooked - Best of the Nest - The Secret Life of Dogs and Babies

• Season 7: Elwood City Turns 100! - April 9th - Francine's Split Decision

1. • This is my one of my favorite seasons along with Season 5; essentially any episode could have been top 3.
2. Season 8: Desk Wars - Arthur's Snow Biz - Kiss and Tell
   • Around this season is when I feel Arthur starts to head downhill; still some good episodes though.
3. Season 9: The Law of the Jungle Gym - Emily Swallows a Horse - Three's a Crowd
4. Season 10: Flaw and Order - Do You Speak George? - The Squirrels
5. Season 11: Brain's Shocking Secret - Phony Fern
   • Bad season IMO; couldn't pick any other episode worthy of being in top 3 :P
6. Season 12: The Frensky Family Fiasco - Matchmaker, Match Breaker - Is That Kosher?
7. Season 13: When Carl Met George - The Pride of Lakewood - The Great MacGrady
8. Season 14: All the Rage - D.W. Unties the Knot - The Long Road Home
9. Season 15: Fifteen - Buster the Lounge Lizard - Buster's Carpool Catastrophe
   • Interesting season: episodes were hit or miss/excellent or poor.
   • Honorable mention- The Butler Did... What?
10. Season 16: Get Smart - Night of the Tibble - The Last Tough Customer
11. Season 17: Framed! - The Director's Cut - Molina's Mulligan