The BEST episodes of Clifford the Big Red Dog season 1
Every episode of Clifford the Big Red Dog season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Clifford the Big Red Dog season 1!
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 - 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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#2 - 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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#3 - 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!
#4 - 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!
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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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#9 - 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.
#10 - 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!
#11 - 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!
#12 - 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!
#13 - Boo
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/18/2000
It's Halloween and Jetta can't stop bragging about how brave she is. When the whole town gets a little spooked after watching a scary "ghost" movie together, Jetta learns that it's okay to have fears.
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#15 - False Friends
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/11/2000
Cleo gets a new doggie playground and suddenly Mac is her new best friend – and she starts ignoring Clifford and T-bone! Cleo learns that good friends stick by you through thick and thin.
#16 - Welcome to Birdwell Island
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/19/2000
This flashback episode tells the story of the day the Howards moved to Birdwell Island. The town is full of preconceived ideas about how "a big dog can mean big problems", but they soon learn that Clifford has much to offer and they shouldn't make assumptions before they know the facts.
#17 - And Birdy Makes Three
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/6/2000
Emily finds a baby bird and has to take care of her until she can learn to fly. This doesn't leave her much time to play with Clifford. Clifford learns that even when she's busy with other thing Emily never stops loving him.
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#18 - A New Friend
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/13/2000
There is a new dog in town -- and he has only three legs. Clifford, Cleo and T-bone learn that differently-abled persons want to be friends and that they are able to do lots of things without anyone's help. K.C. becomes a good friend!
#19 - Leaf of Absence
Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 9/21/2000
T-bone asks Clifford to keep an eye on a pile of leaves he has collected, but even though he knows he shouldn't, Clifford simply can't resist jumping into them. When the wind picks up, Clifford realizes he hasn't taken his responsibility seriously enough. Clifford spends the afternoon re-collecting the pile and T-bone is truly grateful when he returns to see his leaves are okay. Clifford learns the importance of keeping a promise.
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#20 - Stormy Weather
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/13/2000
Clifford's talent for digging seems to be disruptive to everyone in town. But when a big storm comes in, his deficit becomes an asset. Clifford learns that there's an appropriate time and place for talents to be expressed.
#21 - Limelight Fright
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/14/2000
Emily and Charley recruit the dogs to help them with a show and scene-stealing Cleo is surprised to discover she has stage fright! But Cleo learns that the support of good friends can help you work through a problem.
#22 - The Ears Have It
Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 9/25/2000
Clifford and Cleo are all excited about the town's upcoming celebration complete with a parade and fireworks! But they notice that T-bone isn't quite is enthusiastic and soon learn that he is scared of the loud noises of all the festivities. T-bone learns that the support of good friends can help you manage feelings of fear.
#23 - Get Well
Season 1 - Episode 54 - Aired 7/13/2001
Emily Elizabeth comes down with a bad cold and Clifford and friends want to help her feel better. Using their imaginations, creativity, and the resources around them, they create a card, collect flowers and fashion a small gift. When they present their offerings to Emily Elizabeth, it is obvious they have succeeded in making her feel cared for and loved. The dogs learn that it's the thought behind a gift that matters most.
#24 - Mimi's Back in Town
Season 1 - Episode 78 - Aired 11/28/2001
T-Bone really likes Mimi, the little brown poodle that visits the Island on occasion. T-Bone is very excited to hear she's coming back again! But when Cleo starts teasing him about how much he likes Mimi, T-Bone feels embarrassed and uncomfortable. He finally confronts Cleo about it and Cleo learns that teasing can be anything that makes someone feel uncomfortable.
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Season 1 - Episode 72 - Aired 11/7/2001
Emily Elizabeth believes she has the perfect gift for her mother's birthday. She plans to spend the entire afternoon with her mother and the reading of a poem written just for her mom. Charley agrees that the gift is perfect, but Jetta has other ideas. Emily Elizabeth agrees to at least try some of Jetta's ideas. But in the end she realizes that the gift she created from her heart really is the best gift.