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The Busy World of Richard Scarry
The Busy World of Richard Scarry
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The Busy World of Richard Scarry

7.8 / 10
1994
5 seasons
195 episodes
AnimationKids

Busytown is an enchanting place that's abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences are invited to sing and laugh along as Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and other beloved characters from acclaimed author Richard Scarry make their way through the day exploring their happy and lively world.

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Cast

Sonja Ball

Keith Knight

Judy Marshak

Philip Williams

Stephen Ouimette

Len Carlson

Tara Meyer

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.The Best Birthday Present Ever

    09-03-1994

    Mother Cat gets a birthday present.

  • Ep 2

    2.Patrick Pig Learns to Talk

    09-03-1994

    Patrick Pig learns how to speak for the first time .

  • Ep 3

    3.Grouchy Mr. Gronkle

    09-03-1994

    Mr. Gronkle is introduced.

  • Ep 4

    4.The Talking Bread

    10.0
    13-03-1994

    A bread in Able Baker Charlie's bakery repeatedly says "Mama".

  • Ep 5

    5.Couscous, the North African Detective

    13-03-1994

    Couscous catches Peppy the Gangster and his Dirty Rats who intend to steal the Jewel-of-Jewels.

  • Ep 6

    6.The Three Fishermen

    13-03-1994

    The Cat Family goes fishing and returns with fish of different sizes.

  • Ep 7

    7.The Busiest Firefighters Ever

    20-03-1994

    Smoky and his Firefighters are introduced and their firefighting career.

  • Ep 8

    8.Manuel of Mexico

    20-03-1994

    A mystery takes place in Mexico.

  • Ep 9

    9.The Biggest Catch Ever

    20-03-1994

    And a big catch is received.

  • Ep 10

    10.Mr. Raccoon's Different Day

    27-03-1994

    Mr. Raccoon has a bad day

  • Ep 11

    11.Mario, the Venetian Gondolier

    27-03-1994

    Mario is introduced and his career as operating gondoliers in Venice.

  • Ep 12

    12.The Best Babysitter Ever

    27-03-1994

    Hilda babysits.

  • Ep 13

    13.The Best Mistake Ever

    03-04-1994

    Huckle forgets a shopping list.

  • Ep 14

    14.Sneef, the Best Detective in Europe

    03-04-1994

    Sneef and Sniff succeed in catching the Royal Jewels.

  • Ep 15

    15.Camping Out

    03-04-1994

    The Cat family goes camping.

  • Ep 16

    16.Mr. Frumbles's New Cars

    10-04-1994

    When Mr. Frumble crashes his car he steals the bulldozer from Roger Rhino, a taxi and the airplane from Rudolph Von Flugel.

  • Ep 17

    17.Ernst and Heidi in the Alps

    10-04-1994

    Ernst and Heidi from the Swiss alps are introduced.

  • Ep 18

    18.Billy Dog's Bad Day

    10-04-1994

    Billy Dog has a bad day.

  • Ep 19

    19.The Snowstorm

    17-04-1994

    A big snowstorm causes havoc in Busytown.

  • Ep 20

    20.Professor Dig and His Egyptian Mummy

    17-04-1994

    Professor Dig is introduced with his own Egyptian mummy.

  • Ep 21

    21.The Treasure Hunt

    17-04-1994

    A treasure hunt takes place in Busytown.

  • Ep 22

    22.The Missing Bananas

    24-04-1994

    Bananas Gorilla steals a batch of bananas.

  • Ep 23

    23.Good Luck in Rome

    24-04-1994

    Another mystery takes place in Rome.

  • Ep 24

    24.The Accident

    24-04-1994

    An accident occurs.

  • Ep 25

    25.A Trip to the Moon

    01-05-1994

    Wolfgang, Benny, Harry and Lowly try to fly to the moon.

  • Ep 26

    26.Pip Pip Goes to London

    01-05-1994

    Pip Pip goes to London to find the Queen's ring, and experiences many problems.

  • Ep 27

    27.Floating Bananas

    01-05-1994

    Strange floating bananas appear.

  • Ep 28

    28.Hat Pie

    08-05-1994

    Hat Pie, a new food, is made.

  • Ep 29

    29.Hans, the Dutch Plumber

    08-05-1994

    Hans, a plumber working at the Dutch Windmills experiences a leak in a dyke.

  • Ep 30

    30.Hilda's Romantic Tea Party

    08-05-1994

    And Hilda has a tea party.

  • Ep 31

    31.A Big Operation

    15-05-1994

    Huckle has his tonsils removed.

  • Ep 32

    32.Cucumber, the African Photographer

    15-05-1994

    Cucumber is really nervous about photographing lions.

  • Ep 33

    33.Summer Picnic

    15-05-1994

    The class goes on a picnic.

  • Ep 34

    34.Sergeant Murphy's Day Off

    22-05-1994

    Sergeant Murphy gets his first day off.

  • Ep 35

    35.Schmudge, the German Chimney Sweep

    22-05-1994

    Schmudge a chimney Sweeper in Germany is introduced.

  • Ep 36

    36.The Sleeping Car Adventure

    22-05-1994

    Hilda takes a train ride.

  • Ep 37

    37.Busytown Regatta

    29-05-1994

    Busytown celebrates a regatta race.

  • Ep 38

    38.Schtoompah, the Funny Austrian

    29-05-1994

    Schtoompah wreaks havoc when he blows his tuba too hard.

  • Ep 39

    39.Busytown Soap Box Derby

    29-05-1994

    A Soap box race takes place in Busytown.

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