The BEST episodes of Clifford the Big Red Dog
Every episode of Clifford the Big Red Dog ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Clifford the Big Red Dog!
Clifford the Big Red Dog is a fun show aimed towards younger audiences. Clifford, a 20 foot tall red dog, plays with his dog friends, Cleo and T-Bone, and has great adventures with them. Clifford's best friend, however, is Emily Elizabeth Howard, his owner. Emily has friends of her own and all the characters live peacefully on Birdwell Island. Each Clifford the Big Red Dog episode consists of two stories, linked by a "Speckle Story," a story read to Clifford by Emily Elizabeth about the adventures of a dog named Speckle. At the end of each episode is a "big idea" presented by Clifford, followed by a short promotional spot for one of the characters on Clifford. Please note that some online guides list two big ideas for each episode. The "big idea" listed in this guide will always be only the one that actually airs at the end of the episode itself. Also included is a short segment featuring a real kid with his/her dog. However, most, if not all, PBS stations no longer show this s
#1 - Tie-Dyed Clifford
Season 2 - Episode 45 - Aired 2/21/2003
When Clifford accidentally gives himself a bath with tie-dye dyes, he ends up looking like a T-shirt from the 60's! Not wanting to upset Emily, he tries to hide the fact. But soon learns that he can tell the truth to Emily because Emily understands that everyone makes mistakes.
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#3 - Screaming for Ice Cream
Season 1 - Episode 52 - Aired 7/12/2001
Charley and Emily Elizabeth find themselves up to their elbows in ice cream when Charley takes it upon himself to serve ice cream while his father is at a Doctor's appointment. Charley learns that there are some responsibilities kids should not attempt to shoulder without the help of an adult.
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#4 - Clifford's Cookie Craving
Season 2 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/13/2002
Mr. Bleakman bakes a giant cookie for the Birdwell Fair, then leaves it unattended. Clifford gets one whiff of it and, try as he might, simply can't resist the temptation to taste it. Mr. Bleakman forgives the big dog when he realizes that everyone makes mistakes – including the mistake of leaving too big of a temptation in front of a child.
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#6 - An Itchy Patch
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/12/2000
Clifford is itching like crazy but tries his best to stop when he hears Emily say that she'll have to take him to the vet if he keeps it up. With the help of Cleo and T-bone, Clifford tries every trick to stop itching and conceal his discomfort to avoid a trip to the doctor!
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#7 - That's Snow Lie
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/21/2002
Cleo pretends to hurt her paw so she won't have to embarrass herself on the ice rink.
#8 - Good-Bye, T-Bone
Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 7/5/2001
Clifford and Cleo misunderstand a conversation they overhear, and think T-bone is moving away. They vow to make T-bone's last day on Birdwell Island extra special. They eventually learn to listen to a whole story before jumping to conclusions – but the good friends enjoy a truly special day nonetheless!
#9 - Mr. Bleakman's Special Day
Season 1 - Episode 60 - Aired 7/18/2001
Mr. Bleakman appears to the dogs to be particularly grumpy one day. At first they are upset with him, but then they overhear Mrs. Howard say that sometimes a grumpy attitude can be changed through acts of kindness. This inspires the dogs to perform a series of "secret good deeds" to see if they can turn Mr. Bleakman's frown into a smile. They are surprised to learn that performing kind acts makes them feel much better too!
#10 - Friends, Morning, Noon, and Night
Season 1 - Episode 59 - Aired 7/18/2001
Cleo and Clifford are excited to learn that Cleo will be Clifford's houseguest for a weekend while her house is being painted! But soon Cleo is filling Clifford's doghouse with her stuff, taking over his bed, and butting in on his time alone with Emily Elizabeth. It takes time, but Cleo eventually learns that being a good houseguest means respecting the needs of your host.
#11 - Clifford's Doggy Reunion
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/7/2000
Clifford and Emily are excited – Cousin Laura and her dog Rex are coming to visit! They haven't seen each other since Clifford was a little puppy! When they arrive, however, Clifford and Emily learn that people change and adjustments have to be made in a relationship.
#12 - Follow the Leader
Season 1 - Episode 40 - Aired 7/4/2001
Cleo has a hard time giving up her role as "leader" in a game of Follow The Leader, but soon learns that playing with friends is more fun when everyone cooperates and takes turns with one another.
#13 - Clifford and the Beanstalk
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/12/2000
Emily works hard to prepare for her audition for the lead in the school play, but loses the role to Jetta. But Jetta doesn't practice or learn her lines so Emily steps in to play the lead role at the last minute – and Jetta learns the hard way that hard work and preparation are the things that make you successful.
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Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/22/2002
Cleo withholds information which makes everyone think she's a beach ball playing hero, then learns that there are many kinds of heroes – and the best ones tell the truth.
#15 - Teacher's Pet
Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 9/22/2000
The dogs go to school for the first time and T-Bone worries that he won't be able to keep up with the rest of the class. He works hard and pays close attention to the teacher's directions, and in the end his efforts are rewarded – as are the efforts of every member of the class as each is praised for his/her unique qualities.
#16 - Little Clifford
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/19/2000
In this flashback story, we learn how Emily and Clifford got together and how Emily's unconditional love changed the "runt" of the litter into the biggest dog around!
#17 - The Big Sleepover
Season 1 - Episode 43 - Aired 7/6/2001
Emily is going off the Island for a night and asks Charley to babysit Clifford. The day goes pretty well, but when night falls Clifford really misses Emily. The whole town bands together to get the big red dog through the night, and they learn that this community has the kind of spirit that can accomplish anything if they put their minds to it!
#18 - Babysitter Blues
Season 1 - Episode 55 - Aired 7/16/2001
Mr. Bleakman is ready for a quiet relaxing weekend of oil painting. But a monkey wrench is thrown in the works when he is asked to babysit Clifford for the day. Mr. Bleakman struggles to find a way to keep Clifford out of his way, but soon discovers that the big, red dog has much to teach him about being spontaneous and having fun!
#22 - Everyone Loves Clifford
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/27/2002
When Emily Elizabeth scratches Clifford's "sweet spot" his back leg starts thumping and the whole island shakes! But the kindness and love everyone feels toward Clifford causes them to keep trying to find a way for him to get the good scratching he deserves.
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Season 2 - Episode 30 - Aired 10/30/2002
When T-Bone thinks he is responsible for getting Mac in trouble, he goes overboard to help Mac in any way he can. But Mac shows a lack of respect for their friendship by taking advantage of his little friend's guilt.
