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Season 18 of Arthur premiered on PBS on September 29, 2014 with "The Friend Who Wasn't There/Surprise!".[1][2] It concluded on September 11, 2015 with "The Pageant Pickle/Some Assembly Required".[3]

The season was first announced on June 21, 2013[4] and was in production throughout 2013 and 2014.[5][6] Storyboarding began around early December 2013.[7] It is the third one produced by 9 Story Entertainment.[8] There were 10 episodes in it.[9]

Lydia was going to appear in this season,[10][11] but the episode "Little Miss Meanie" was made part of season 19 instead.

Episodes[edit]

Screenshot Title Number Episode Original Airdate
The Tattletale Frog.png "The Tattletale Frog" 206 1a[12] October 1, 2014[12]
When Bud is blamed for an accident D.W. causes, she has to decide whether to let her friend take the fall.[12]
D.W. & Bud's Higher Purpose.JPG "D.W. & Bud's Higher Purpose" 206 1b[12] October 1, 2014[12]
D.W. and Bud can't wait to ride "The Buzzard", Wonderworld's newest roller coaster. Will they make it past the persnickety ticket taker...or come up short?[12]
The Friend Who Wasn't There.JPG "The Friend Who Wasn't There" 207 2a[1] September 29, 2014[1]
Muffy embarks on an epic quest to find her long lost imaginary friend. But she has to be careful-the Crosswire basement is full of bewitched boxes and gadgets and dolls...oh my![13]
Surprise.JPG "Surprise!" 207 2b[1] September 29, 2014[1]
It's Catherine's 16th birthday, and Francine has been cordially uninvited to the party. With the help of her friends, she whips up the perfect present for her big sister...a sneaky surprise with a side of payback![13]
TCOTGWTLF 1.jpg "The Case of the Girl with the Long Face" 208 3a[14] September 30, 2014[14]
Fern has been feeling low and no one can figure out why. Luckily, Buster is on the case! He'll leave no stone unturned, no lead unexplored, no ice cream uneaten...[15]
The Substitute Arthur.JPG "The Substitute Arthur" 208 3b[14] September 30, 2014[14]
With Arthur out of town, Buster is on the hunt for a new best friend. The problem is, he only wants to play games his way. Will he learn to compromise or is he destined to play alone?[15]
1804ami.jpg "Best Wishes" 209 4a October 2, 2014[16]
After George has a lucky streak, his friends pressure him to wish for a snow day. Can he deliver or is he out of luck?[16]
1804bmi.jpg "The Tardy Tumbler" 209 4b October 2, 2014[16]
Prunella is excited about making the gymnastics team...until she realizes practice starts at 6am! Will she honor her commitment...or hit the snooze button?[16]
Season 18 Promo.JPG
"Fountain Abbey" 210 5a January 26, 2015[17]
Muffy is devastated when she learns her great, great grandmother, Mary Alice Miller, wasn't royalty, but a common maid. The indignity! However, her old diary reveals a more interesting story.[18]
ACI7.jpg
"Arthur Calls It" 210 5b January 26, 2015[17]
Pressure from his classmates has Arthur doubting his decision to call Buster out during a baseball game. Will he succumb to peer pressure, or stick with what he believes is right?[18]
Whip-mix-blend.png "Whip. Mix. Blend." 211 6a September 7, 2015[19]
When Rattles' mother starts dating Archie Vanderloo, Rattles finds himself spending lots of time with Archie's twins. The problem is, he doesn't have anything in common with them! Can this blended family learn to get along?[19]
Staycation main image.png "Staycation" 211 6b September 7, 2015[19]
Arthur offers to babysit so that his parents can enjoy some peace and quiet in the backyard. What could go wrong? With D.W. on the loose...just about everything![19]
1807atwominutes.png "Two Minutes" 212 7a June 1, 2015[20]
Power shifts in the Tibbles' house when the twins find out Tommy is two minutes older than Timmy. Frustrated in his new role, Timmy enlists the help of an expert older brother tamer: D.W.![21]
Messy Dress Mess main image.png "Messy Dress Mess" 212 7b June 1, 2015[20]
Ladonna is thrilled when Muffy loans her a beautiful recital dress. But a run-in with a painted bench leaves Ladonna wondering how to break the news to her fashionista friend.[21]
Arthur Read Super Saver main image.png "Arthur Read: Super Saver" 213 8a September 10, 2015[22]
Business is slow for David and Jane Read, and Arthur is concerned. Can this "super saver" find ways to keep his family in the green?[22]
1808btibblestotherescue.png "Tibbles to the Rescue" 213 8b September 10, 2015[22]
When D.W. saves the Tibble twins from a nasty fall, they decide to repay the favor...whether she likes it or not.[22]
TPP7.jpg "The Pageant Pickle" 214 9a September 11, 2015[3]
School is almost out and Arthur can hardly wait for those lazy summer days by Muffy's pool. Nothing could ruin such a happy time of year...except maybe D.W.'s spring pageant![3]
Some Assembly Required main image.png "Some Assembly Required" 214 9b September 11, 2015[3]
D.W. can't wait to test out her new playset! But while it's being built she'll have to settle for the box. With the help of Bud and Emily, she realizes her imagination is way better than any toy![3]
The shelter 1.png "Shelter from the Storm" 215 10 September 8, 2015[23]
When a powerful hurricane hits Elwood City, everyone's affected. Ladonna's dad is called up by the Army Corps of Engineers. Muffy relocates to a shelter, while Arthur struggles to reunite lost pets and owners. And Alan seeks the help of a therapist, voiced by special guest Idina Menzel, to help him manage his anxiety.[23]

Trivia[edit]

  • This is the first season to feature William Healy as the voice of Arthur, taking over from Drew Adkins. This is also the first season to feature Max Friedman Cole as the voice of Brain. Although he shared his role with Siam Yu, who has been voicing Brain since Season 16, due to his voice maturing in this season.
  • This is the first season that Andrew Dayton does the voice of D.W.
  • This is also the first season where Christian Distefano voices James. Distefano would later become the new voice actor of D.W. for Seasons 20-21, succeeding Andrew Dayton.

Gallery[edit]

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 http://www.ket.org/tvschedules/episode.php?nola=ARUR++001802
  2. https://twitter.com/ArthurRead/status/484352029020549122
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259229/
  4. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=466938520065124
  5. http://nycc13.mapyourshow.com/5_0/sessions/sessiondetails.cfm?ScheduledSessionID=18A9CDC4 (archived page; retrieved 6 December 2013
  6. https://www.facebook.com/PBSArthur/posts/10153290115030203
  7. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=537883082970667&id=385632154862428&comment_id=3212268
  8. http://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/partners-re-up-with-9-story-for-arthur/ (archived page; retrieved May 27, 2014)
  9. http://www.ket.org/tvschedules/series.episode.list.php?id=ARUR
  10. http://elwoodcitycentral.createaforum.com/arthur-news/arthur-ny-comic-con-2013/msg1747/#msg1747 (archived page; retrieved December 27, 2013)
  11. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=541987352560240 (see description)
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 The Tattletale Frog / D.w. & Bud's Higher Purpose | Arthur | KLRU TV Schedule | KLRU TV, Austin PBS archived from the original
  13. 13.0 13.1 http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259222/
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 http://www.ket.org/tvschedules/episode.php?nola=ARUR++001803
  15. 15.0 15.1 http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259223/
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259224/
  17. 17.0 17.1 http://www.ket.org/tvschedules/episode.php?nola=ARUR++001805
  18. 18.0 18.1 http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259225/
  19. 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259226/
  20. 20.0 20.1 http://idahoptv.org/schedules/listingDetails.cfm?TZ=MT&SeriesID=5066&thisChannel=KAID&VersionID=280543&ThisDate=6-1-2015&thisTime=07:30:00&ShowPast=1#Past
  21. 21.0 21.1 http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259227/
  22. 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259228/
  23. 23.0 23.1 http://www.klru.org/schedule/episode/259230/
  24. https://www.facebook.com/PBSArthur/photos/10154524172860203/
  25. https://www.facebook.com/PBSArthur/photos/a.501573345202.387485.43562115202/10154624663210203