The BEST episodes of Arthur season 12

Every episode of Arthur season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Arthur season 12!

The adventures of Arthur, an 8-year-old aardvark, and his family and friends as they grow up and learn how to be good neighbors to one another.

Last Updated: 3/19/2024Network: PBSStatus: Ended

8.81

31 votes

#1 - Home Sweet Home

Season 12 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/23/2009

Buster worries about a trip to summer camp

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7.88

34 votes

#2 - The Chronicles of Buster

Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/3/2008

Buster is enthralled by the new Collector's Edition of The Chronicles of Amayzzia, so much so that it seems like it's all that he can talk about. When Mr. Ratburn starts the on rock-climbing, he soon spots that Buster has a natural talent for it. He pairs Buster with Arthur, but Buster keeps skipping practice to watch the special features on his DVD. Arthur becomes upset, worried that they're going to miss the trip to Mt. Krakauer.

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7.60

5 votes

#3 - Never Never Never

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2008

When D.W's extra toys fall into the hands of the destructive Tibble twins, she worries that no one loves her anymore - until Arthur comes to the rescue and proves that giving gifts isn't the only way of showing you care.

7.33

3 votes

#4 - War of the Worms

Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/21/2009

Fern tricks Brain into believing an outrageous tall tale

7.20

5 votes

#5 - Bats in the Belfry

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/2008

Arthur has learned from hard experience that things that seem too good to be true usually are. Nevertheless, he and D.W. are excited when Grandma Thora offers the use of her attic as a clubhouse, but have trouble deciding how to split it. The two struggle with a timeshare agreement, but find themselves facing potentially a bigger problem when a bat is discovered roosting in the attic.

7.14

35 votes

#6 - For the Birds

Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/2008

Brain is delighted when he learns that the green-tailed grebe, a bird previously believed to be extinct, has been sighted in the forests of Elwood City. He's determined to be the first to take photographic evidence of it, but becomes worried when Mr. Ratburn starts a bird-watching club. He tries to hide his growing obsession, concerned that someone will beat him to the punch.

7.14

36 votes

#7 - Is That Kosher?

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2008

Francine's convinced that she can fast on Yom Kippur just like her older sister. But then Arthur wins a free pizza party for all his friends for that very same day! Will Francine be able to resist?

7.11

35 votes

#8 - Ungifted

Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/27/2008

When Buster discovers a model kit in his home, he has a lot of fun assembling it. He gives the completed model to Arthur as a present and Arthur later trades it for a signed Dark Bunny poster. When Buster learns what Arthur did, he is upset, wondering just what Arthur's done with the Arthur presents he's given him in the past.

7.09

34 votes

#9 - On This Spot

Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/3/2008

Arthur is excited when he discovers that the famous Native American, Sitting Bull, once performed in Elwood City. Spurred on by a vision, he begins an effort to have a memorial plaque created. He gets the help of Mr. Ratburn and a local history effort, but finds his friends more interested in the affairs of modern-day celebrities.

7.06

34 votes

#10 - D.W.'s Stray Netkitin

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2008

D.W. enjoys taking care of her Netkitten, Tickly, but finds herself cut off when the Read family computer suffers from not one, but two computer viruses. Arthur and Buster reluctantly agree to help, but D.W. worries that they're trying to make the pet their own. She turns to Emily for help, but finds herself in much the same situation.

7.03

32 votes

#11 - Room to Ride

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2008

Binky really enjoys riding his bike, both for fun and as a means of getting to school and back. Elwood City's potholed roads are not conducive to biking, however, and Binky is devastated when his mother forbids him from riding on the streets after he comes home injured. After hearing that the upcoming election will include an issue on bike lanes, Binky whips himself and his friends into action, but has trouble getting anyone to care. Muffy tries to convince him that he needs "star power," but a visit from an actual star helps him to see what's really important.

7.00

4 votes

#12 - The Frensky Family Fiasco

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2008

After watching a nature film about animal families, Francine is convinced that her own family needs to come closer together. She proposes that they have a family night and though the idea is met with resistance at first, everyone soon warms to it. The Frenskys agree that each week a different one of the will set the agenda, but they find themselves arguing instead of becoming closer.