Franklin
Franklin
Franklin
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Overview
Franklin is an Canadian educational animated television series, based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois. The television series was named after its main character, Franklin the Turtle. It was produced by PolyGram Television, Alphanim, LuxAnimation, Nelvana, Neurones Enterprises, Reader's Digest for Young Families, TF1, Funbag Animation Studios, Europool, Mini TFO, and Family Channel, and syndicated by Summit Entertainment.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 1997-11-03
Runtime: 0h 11m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Richard Newman
Richard Newman
Mr. Turtle (voice)
Cole Caplan
Cole Caplan
Franklin Turtle (voice)
Marc McMulkin
Marc McMulkin
Bear (voice)
Elizabeth Saunders
Elizabeth Saunders
Mrs. Turtle (voice)
Leah Renee
Leah Renee
Beaver (voice)
Bryn McAuley
Bryn McAuley
Harriet Turtle (voice)
Janet-Laine Green
Janet-Laine Green
Narrator (voice)
Vivien Endicott Douglas
Vivien Endicott Douglas
Goose (voice)
Episodes - Season 1
Franklin Plays the Game
Franklin Plays the Game
Episode 1
Franklin is not looking forward to playing soccer for his team always loses. During a practice, Franklin notices how his teammates play and suggest they practice every day to get to know their positions. Eventually, they all learn to play as a team and have fun, even though they haven't won a game.
Franklin Wants A Pet
Franklin Wants A Pet
Episode 2
Franklin still loves his stuff dog Sam but have trouble deciding which pet to choose and tries to convince his parents he is ready for a real pet.
Hurry Up, Franklin
Hurry Up, Franklin
Episode 3
Franklin heads over to his best Friend Bear's surprise birthday party. However, Franklin tends to take his take as he is sidetracked with nature's beauty. He enjoys the adventure and even picks up treasures along the way. In the end, he still makes it to the birthday party just in time.
Franklin's Bad Day
Franklin's Bad Day
Episode 4
Franklin is sad his best friend, Otter had moved away. Even though he refuses to admit it, he's also angry and mad at everyone. He then realizes, no matter what, it's no excuse for his behavior.
Franklin Goes to School
Franklin Goes to School
Episode 5
Franklin is excited about the first day of school. However, he is also scared as to the expectations. He then learns what school is all about and even drew a picture of his family to take home.
Franklin Is Lost
Franklin Is Lost
Episode 6
Franklin and his friends are playing hide and seek. However, things turn to worst when Franklin and Fox tries to hide in the forest and wound up getting lost.
Franklin Has a Sleepover
Franklin Has a Sleepover
Episode 7
Franklin has Bear over. However, towards the end of the night, Bear was feeling homesick. Franklin helped Bear overcome his fear and had a wonderful night.
Franklin's Halloween
Franklin's Halloween
Episode 8
It's Halloween and everyone's buzzing about. They all can't wait for the Halloween party. When strange noises and ghosts appear, Franklin thought it was Bear until he heard he was home with the flu.
Franklin Rides a Bike
Franklin Rides a Bike
Episode 9
Franklin noticed all his friends are riding their bikes without training wheels. At first, he was a little embarrased with his training wheels but with the help of his mother, he learned how to finally ride a bike without training wheels.
Franklin Is Messy
Franklin Is Messy
Episode 10
Mr. & Mrs. Turtle are always on Franklin to clean up his room. Franklin never seemed to have time to get around to it until he accidently stepped on his favorite toy. He also realized he couldn't find anything. He starts to organize his room with his dad's help and eventually have everything in place.
Franklin Fibs
Franklin Fibs
Episode 11
All of Franklin's friends can do special things. Franklin can't seem to think of anything he could that his friends couldn't so he made up that he could eat seventy-six flies in the blink of an eye. But didn't realize fibbing could also get him into trouble.
Franklin's Blanket
Franklin's Blanket
Episode 12
Franklin is spending a night at his aunt's place but couldn't find his favorite blue blanket. His friends and father tried to give Franklin something in it's place but in the end all Franklin really want is his special blanket.
Franklin is Bossy
Franklin is Bossy
Episode 13
Franklin can tend to be too bossy when playing with his friends. It got to a point where he friends can't enjoy playing games with Franklin always bossing them around and they didn't want to play with him anymore. He soon realizes being bossy and alone is no fun and learns to play fair.
Franklin's Fort
Franklin's Fort
Episode 14
Franklin and his friends decide to build a fort but in a tree. What his friends don't know is that Franklin is afraid of heights.
Finders Keepers for Franklin
Finders Keepers for Franklin
Episode 15
Franklin finds a lost camera and his friends tell him it's his because he found it "Finders Keepers". He didn't realize the significant of a lost item until his own stuffed dog, Sam is also lost.
Franklin's New Friend
Franklin's New Friend
Episode 16
A new family have moved into Woodland and Franklin is curious. Little did he know the new kid in town is also a six foot tall Moose!
Franklin's School Play
Franklin's School Play
Episode 17
Franklin was thrilled to be the lead of his school play, the Nutcracker. He would rehearse for his parents and spent extra time memorizing all his lines. However, on opening night, Franklin ended up with stage fright.
Franklin and the Secret Club
Franklin and the Secret Club
Episode 18
Porcupine creates a Secret Club to be more popular than Franklin. When she finally allows Franklin to join, but he had to choose between a friend or the club, it's Porcupine who learns the real true meaning of friendship.
Franklin and the Red Scooter
Franklin and the Red Scooter
Episode 19
Franklin sees Rabbit's new red scooter and tried to convince his parents to buy him one. But he just got a new bike. Franklin tries to earn some money but without any success. He then had an idea which Rabbit agreed to.
Franklin in the Dark
Franklin in the Dark
Episode 20
Franklin tells his parents he's afraid of small drak places which includes his own shell. His mom tells him a story of a little turtle who was also afraid of the dark and how others are also afraid of other things.
Franklin and the Tooth Fairy
Franklin and the Tooth Fairy
Episode 21
When Bear shows Franklin what he received from the tooth fairy, Franklin was upset that since turtles don't have teeth, he'll never receive a visit and a gift from the tooth fairy.
Franklin Takes the Blame
Franklin Takes the Blame
Episode 22
Mr. Mole asks Franklin to take care of his flower garden while he goes on vacation. However, Franklin gets sidetracked and kept forgetting to water Mr. Mole's garden. When he discovered his error, he tries to correct the problem, only it couldn't be fixed.
Franklin's Christmas Gift
Franklin's Christmas Gift
Episode 23
Franklin looks over his toy chest to donate a toy to a needy child. He didn't realize how hard it was to choose which toy.
Franklin's Granny
Franklin's Granny
Episode 24
Franklin had to visit his Granny but he rather play with his friends instead. He didn't realize how exciting and fun Grannies can be until they went through Granny's old trunks and photos.
Franklin and the Baby
Franklin and the Baby
Episode 25
Franklin's best friend, Bear have a new baby sister. Franklin wishes he could have a baby brother or sister too. Until Franklin heard what Bear had to say about the new baby.
Franklin Goes to Day Camp
Franklin Goes to Day Camp
Episode 26
Franklin and Bear befriends Possum at day camp until he notices Possum was getting all of Bear's attention. Franklin tries to clown around and get back Bear's attention but just ended up getting in trouble.
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