Season 17

Season 17 of Arthur aired from April 23 - May 2, 2013 in Australia. It aired in the United States and Canada on PBS starting from November 11, 2013 with "Show Off" and ending on May 14, 2014 with "Brain Freeze." It is the second season produced by 9 Story Media Group.

Episodes

Screenshot	Title	Number	Episode	Original Airdate
	"Show Off"	196	1a	November 11, 2013
	It's the Elwood City dog show and Killer is facing off against Sebastian Winkleplotz, the snooty, championship-winning poodle. At stake: the Reads' honor. Can Killer's coach, Pal, transform her from combative canine to sophisticated show dog?
	"Dog's Best Friend"	196	1b	November 11, 2013
	Arthur agrees to watch Amigo while Alberto is away at camp. At first Pal is thrilled to have the company! (He even teaches Amigo his coveted table begging secrets!) But when Arthur appears to favor Amigo during a game of catch, Pal begins to worry that he's lost his place as top dog.
	"Adventures in Budylon"	197	2a	November 12, 2013
	D.W. and Bud embark on an epic wilderness adventure! Dense jungles, mystical ruins...the backyard has never been so exciting!
	Ladonna Compson: Party Animal	197	2b	November 12, 2013
	Apple picking, bake sales, craft classes...there's so much to do in Elwood City in the fall! And Ladonna is determined to do it all. But when you're juggling so much at once, you're bound to drop a ball...or five.
	"Molina's Mulligan"	198	3a	November 13, 2013
	Alberto discovers that he has a natural talent for golf and begins competing at the local country club. But will his dad's over-enthusiastic and embarrassing cheers cause him to give up the sport altogether?
	"Buster Bombs"	198	3b	November 13, 2013
	The unthinkable has happened! Buster has lost his flair for funny, and the harder he tries to make people laugh, the worse it gets. Fortunately, comic legend Vince Ruckles is on hand to teach Buster the true secret to comedy.
	"Opposites Distract"	199	4a	November 14, 2013
	Arthur and Buster are best friends. But when a leaky roof forces Arthur to study in Buster's room, they discover that they make better friends than roommates.
	"Just the Ticket"	199	4b	November 14, 2013
	Arthur's ecstatic when he wins free concert tickets on the radio. They're even in the front row! The problem is, he can only take one friend. Let the pestering begin!
	"All Thumbs"	200	5a	November 15, 2013
	When Arthur catches Buster sucking his thumb, Buster worries that Arthur will tell the entire school. Can he stay mum? Or is this secret just too juicy not to share?
	"Kidonia"	200	5b	November 15, 2013
	Tired of doing chores, Arthur and his friends decide to invent their own country: Kidonia. But when there are no rules, no laws, and no chores, someone's bound to ruffle a few feathers. Will this kid-ruled utopia flourish or descend into anarchy?
	"Speak Up, Francine!"	201	6a	April 21, 2014
	The local creek is polluted! The culprit: pesticide run-off from neighborhood lawns. Francine is determined to get the word out at the annual Earth Day rally. But will a crippling fear of public speaking derail this aspiring environmental activist?
	"Waiting for Snow"	201	6b	April 21, 2014
	Ladonna can't wait to experience her first blizzard. Skiing, sledding...SNOW DAYS!! If only the weather would cooperate. Can Arthur and Buster help make her snowy dreams a reality?
	"Pets and Pests"	202	7a	April 22, 2014
	There's a mouse loose in the Reads' house! And D.W. wants it gone...NOW! When traps fail, Arthur enlists the help of an expert mouse catcher…a fearless hunter who laughs in the face of danger: Nemo??
	"Go Fly a Kite"	202	7b	April 22, 2014
	While playing in the park, Binky, Muffy, and Ladonna stumble upon an abandoned kite. After failing to find its owner, they decide to take joint custody of it. But sharing it is easier said than done...
	"The Director's Cut"	203	8a	May 12, 2014
	After meeting his hero, Hollywood director Tufton Sinclair, George is inspired to make a movie of his own. He enlists his friends as crew and Muffy as his producer. The problem is, everyone wants to be the director! Will George stand his ground or is his budding film career a flop?
	"Crime and Consequences"	203	8b	May 12, 2014
	When George accidentally breaks the class's prize woodworking project, Binky gets unfairly blamed. Will George come clean to Mr. Haney? Or will he let Binky take the fall?
	"Caught in the Crosswires"	204	9a	May 13, 2014
	Muffy is thrilled when mega producer J3 chooses her family for his latest reality TV project. After all, she was born to be star! But when she's asked to amp up the drama between her and Bailey, she worries that she's being portrayed as a spoiled brat. Is it possible reality TV isn't as realistic as she thought?
	"Framed!"	204	9b	May 13, 2014
	Buster has just won the best young artist award at the Elwood City Arts Festival. Sensing his work might be worth something someday, Muffy hires him to paint her portrait. But can he satisfy his critical client?
	"Binky's Music Madness"	205	10a	May 14, 2014
	Everyone loves the Bang on a Can All-Stars, a funky experimental music group that's touring around Elwood City. Everyone that is, except Binky. A musical purist, he thinks their nontraditional sound is just a bunch of noise and sets out to prove it. Will he succeed or is he headed for treble?
	"Brain Freeze"	205	10b	May 14, 2014
	A new ice cream shop has just opened up across the block. With whimsical flavor names, futuristic furniture, and a cute mascot named Puk-Puk, it is threatening to put the Powers' shop out of business. It's gonna be a rocky road...

Trivia

• This is the last season where Drew Adkins does the voice of Arthur and Jake Beale does the voice of D.W.
• This is the last season where Siam Yu voices all of Brain's appearances. He will be splitting his voice role with Max Friedman Cole in the next season due to his voice getting deeper.

External links

• Press release by West Virginia Pubic Broadcasting