The WORST episodes of Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat

Every episode of Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat!

Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat is an educational Canadian animated television series which aired on PBS Kids, with production held by Canadian animation studio CineGroupe and Sesame Street creator Sesame Workshop. In the series, which is set c. 1900 during the Qing Dynasty, Sagwa has fun in her day-to-day life while learning and teaching valuable life lessons. The show is notable for its setting and messages about familial obligations and loyalty.

Last Updated: 3/7/2026Network: PBSStatus: Ended
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#1 - Up, Up, and Away / Spreading Rumors

Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 4/5/2002

Sagwa and Sheegwa find themselves flying in a hot-air balloon with the explorer Sir Richard to a fossil dig site, with Dongwa and Fu-Fu in pursuit. During the "Emotions of the Heart" festival, Sagwa tells lies about Hun-Hun because Dongwa kept breaking promises he made to Sagwa. Meanwhile, people in the palace spread rumors that Cook is engaged.

Collar of Time / The Birds, the Bees, and the Silkworms
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#2 - Collar of Time / The Birds, the Bees, and the Silkworms

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/28/2001

When Sagwa receives a collar that's an ancient family heirloom, she's disgusted with it. She goes out with it on and gets made fun of. She buries the collar, but after another talk with her mom, realizes how important and special it is. She goes back to retrieve it, but it's gone! Turns out that the sleeve dogs have taken it. Sagwa then chases after them, and thanks to Fu-Fu, gets the collar back. She then apologizes to her mom, who then tells her that she needn't wear it all the time. After having her concentration while putting on her make-up shattered by the noise of swiftlets, a run in with silkworms on her favourite mulberry bush, and Ba-Do getting stung by a bee, Tai-Tai orders the Foolish Magistrate to ban Silkworms, Swiftlets and bees from the province. This starts having adverse effects on their lives, so Tai-Tai thinks it over, and orders the Foolish Magistrate to take back the rules.

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Dongwa the Sailor / Invention by Mistake
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#3 - Dongwa the Sailor / Invention by Mistake

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/12/2002

The Magistrate, the Reader and Dongwa sail in a boat to Kowloon (Hong Kong) to get some pineapple cakes. Dongwa befriends a seawise mouse named Wong-Lo who teaches him how to sail a boat. After Dongwa saves the Magistrate from a storm, the Alley Cats, despite labeling him as a coward, change their minds and are impressed. On a very hot day in the palace, the Magistrate and his family were finding creative ways to stay cool. The Cook was inventing a noodle machine while Sagwa and Fufu were in the clubhouse. They were making riddles and inventions to try to stay cool themselves. When a watering machine was made, Fufu flew off with the cook's noodle machines and it was the last piece for the device. The garden's plants were then watered, and a rainbow was made for a happy ending.

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Cool Fu-Fu / A New Cook in the Kitchen
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#4 - Cool Fu-Fu / A New Cook in the Kitchen

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/13/2002

Fu-Fu joins the Bat Rebel Fliers squadron. The Rebel Fliers have Fu-Fu cause trouble in the village, which causes him to split with his Siamese friends. Fu-Fu finally resigns from the squadron before he can steal from the Magistrate's plum tree. Cook injures his arm and his brother "Little Cook" takes over his cooking.

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Tough Guy Dongwa / The Competition
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#5 - Tough Guy Dongwa / The Competition

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 2/14/2002

While trying to maintain his reputation with the Alley Cats, Dongwa helps a downed bird named Haiyo, but he accidentally hurts his feelings. Dongwa repairs his relationships with both Haiyo and Hun-Hun. In a calligraphy competition, the Magistrate met his old friend and their family and they played silly tricks on each other. The two of them got out of hand, it eventually got Sagwa disqualified. After begging the judge for a second chance, Sagwa was reinstated but the magistrates faced the consequences.

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Precious Gift / Lord of the Fleas
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#6 - Precious Gift / Lord of the Fleas

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 2/15/2002

Tai-Tai's jade necklace is missing while Sheegwa finds it in the garden. During holiday on an island, the sleeve dogs, Sagwa, Sheegwa, Tai-Tai and the Magistrate explore the forest finding it both wonderful and scary. However everyone gets along together back at the beach.

My Fair Kitty / The Favorite
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#7 - My Fair Kitty / The Favorite

Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 2/18/2002

Dongwa switches places with Mung to impress Mung's cousin Chung-Nee. Meanwhile, Tai-Tai tries hard to impress her visiting auntie. Tai-Tai and Mung eventually realize perfection isn't everything. Dongwa is coming with Baba to fish and he believes he is Baba's favorite. They haven't caught a thing and Sagwa neglects her duty to have fun on her own. This postpones the festive boat race, but Baba forgives Sagwa.

Luck Be a Bat / Tea for Two
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#8 - Luck Be a Bat / Tea for Two

Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 4/1/2002

Fu-Fu is captured by Tai-Tai so he can be her good luck charm. Sagwa helps him escape. After much searching for Fu-Fu, Tai-Tai decides bats are meant to live free and welcomes their presence in the palace. Two tea-picking monkeys, Wai and Ting-Ping are hired by the Magistrate to pick fine tea. Dongwa is envious of the attention they get and sabotages the monkeys' harvest, but he puts things right when he sees the harm it has for the monkeys' reputation.

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#9 - Sagwa the Stray / ...And Action

Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 4/2/2002

As Sagwa has time to herself away from bossy Dongwa, she loses her collar and is adopted by a girl who lives on a boat. A stray cat named Lee-Wan rescues Sagwa and takes her place in the boat. Two Frenchmen come to the village on the Emperor's behalf, to show their latest invention—moving pictures. Dongwa sees a chance to be a star, but ends up providing amusement when he acts silly instead of doing any actual writing.

Ba-Do and the Lantern Festival / Fu-Fu's Full Moon Flight
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#10 - Ba-Do and the Lantern Festival / Fu-Fu's Full Moon Flight

Season 1 - Episode 28 - Aired 4/4/2002

The princesses enjoy the Lantern Festival, but Ba-Do gets dirty, mistaken for a commoner and lost with Sagwa. When they meet a nice old woman, Ba-Do decides to give her lucky money to herand enjoy the last of the festival fireworks instead of seeking for herself. Fu-Fu is tricked into thinking that he is out of his depth. He seeks the wisdom of Master Wu-Fu, a bat elder. At first Fu-Fu finds his lessons a bit odd, but his training pays off, especially when Sagwa is in need of help.

Snagged by a Thread / Master of Mistakes
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#11 - Snagged by a Thread / Master of Mistakes

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/27/2001

Sagwa, Mama Miao, Baba Miao, the Magistrate and Tai-Tai go to visit Tai-Tai's snobbish aunt. While there, the cat Gunji is mean to Sagwa, until they both ruin an elegant pillow. When the difficulties of learning a new skill cause the Magistrate's daughters to give up, he brings in a master of many skills with a unique teaching style.

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The Jade Rabbit / Dongwa's Best Friend
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#12 - The Jade Rabbit / Dongwa's Best Friend

Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 4/8/2002

Fu-Fu and Sagwa meet a friendly rabbit who tells them a story about the origin of moon cakes. A new cat called Won-Tom becomes Dongwa's mate to do a lion dance. Dongwa then realizes that Won-Tom used him and took credit for his dancing. He manages to get the alley cat Ling to join in his own dance.

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#13 - Lost and Found / Three Graces

Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 4/10/2002

The Emperor's birthday's coming up. The Foolish Magistrate and Tai-Tai get a gold medal made as a gift to him. Sagwa and Fu-Fu stumble on it and play with it. The Reader feels left out when Jun starts helping the girls with their studies.

All Grown Up / The Cat and the Wind
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#14 - All Grown Up / The Cat and the Wind

Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 4/11/2002

Sheegwa tries to act older, while Baba tries to act young again. The kittens, Baba and Fu-Fu go on a treasure hunt, with Sheegwa as the leader. When they find the treasure Sheegwa and Baba finally accept their current ages. Dongwa has no taste for art. Mama tells the kittens a story about the magical artist cat named Ming Miao, who brought life and good from his art. The evil emperor wanted the power of destruction from him, until Ming Miao banished him on a flagship.

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#15 - Too Close for Comfort / Sister Act

Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 4/12/2002

The Magistrate's cousin Leyh comes to the palace for a stay over after his palace roof fell off. Sagwa learns to have fun with Ming-Yu, while Huang-Do learns to get along with Leyh's two sons. Mama's sister, a catrobat named Aunt Chi-Chi is visiting. Sagwa and Sheegwa both learn acrobatics and teamwork. Meanwhile, the Magistrate tries to become like Magistrate Chung until he learns to be true to his character.

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#16 - Sick Day / The Name Game

Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/21/2002

The Magistrate is expecting guests—his twenty cousins, and he's worried. Sheegwa has a cold, and Baba wants Dongwa and Sagwa to look after her. Dongwa and Lick-Lick are having a Kung-fu match-up. Sheegwa and Sagwa are there, rooting for Dongwa. The alley cats are rooting for Lick-Lick.

Shei-Hu's Secret / Homesick Jun
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#17 - Shei-Hu's Secret / Homesick Jun

Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/28/2002

Shei-Hu satisfies Sagwa's curiosity on the Mouse Village. Despite her promise to keep it secret, it leaks to the alley cats who accidentally destroy the village. To make it up to the mice, the kittens aid them in rebuilding. Jun is homesick.

The Return of the Rat / Great Balls of Fire
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#18 - The Return of the Rat / Great Balls of Fire

Season 1 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/28/2002

The Rat comes back to the palace on the run from the alley cats. He uses Sheegwa to get what turns out to be a clay cookie. Sagwa makes the rat put it back and then he becomes part of their Zodiac Game/Animal Scavenger Hunt. Uncle Miao takes Sagwa and Dongwa on an Imperial expedition. The two kittens compete to be great helpers, but their hard work pays off and leads them to a meteor discovery. Meanwhile, Sheegwa tries to make the best of her time by herself.

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#19 - Catsitter / On the Run

Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 10/5/2002

Auntie Wen looks after the kittens and introduces strange but wise lessons to them. Meanwhile, the princesses try out their new bikes. Sagwa and Fu-Fu hitch a ride with a puppeteer to leave the village. The next village they arrive in is unpleasant, but their saviours the puppeteer and his dog Fang come to the rescue.

Cha-Siu Bow Wow / Mutt That Would Be King
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#20 - Cha-Siu Bow Wow / Mutt That Would Be King

Season 1 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/5/2002

Auntie Mae-Mae, Uncle Miao and their adopted son Cha-Siu come for a visit. To Dongwa's surprise, Cha-Siu is a puppy. The Sleeve Dogs torment Cha-Siu for catlike behaviour but Dongwa helps him to fit in. A lost dog gets bullied by Sagwa and the alley cats. Sagwa makes it up to the dog by helping him find his way home.

Panda-monium / Festival of Lanterns
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#21 - Panda-monium / Festival of Lanterns

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/26/2001

The kittens are restricted from the palace rooms due to an important event, but they accidentally chase a baby panda named Ling-Ling inside. The kittens help Ling-Ling to get back to his home and family. Mama and Baba make a tiger lantern for the Magistrate's lantern contest entry. In a tangle with the sleeve dogs, the kittens ruin it. They manage to crudely fix it and the contest judges are impressed with it.

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The New Year's Clean-Up / Firefly Nights
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#22 - The New Year's Clean-Up / Firefly Nights

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/4/2001

When cleaning the palace for the New Years Celebration, it is discovered that rats are in the palace. The Magistrate sends his cats to look for them. Sagwa finds the rat, but he tricks her into letting him steal food. Dongwa feels discontented about his kittenhood and tries to act more grown up hoping to see the fireflies in the night sky. After many hardworking tasks, Baba permits him to come and Dongwa is rewarded with a wonderful sight.

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Royal Cats / Acrobat Cats
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#23 - Royal Cats / Acrobat Cats

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/5/2001

Uncle Miao comes for a visit to research on the family's history. Dongwa feels this visit is unnecessary. Dongwa and Sheegwa become inspired by acrobatic cats and learn their moves, making Sagwa feel left out. However, Yeh-Yeh and Fu-Fu inspire Sagwa to find her real talent in calligraphy, art and acrobatics.

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Tung, the Singing Cricket / Sagwa's Lucky Bat
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#24 - Tung, the Singing Cricket / Sagwa's Lucky Bat

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/6/2001

Driven mad by the Magistrate's cacophonic cricket Tung, Tai-Tai tries to get rid of him. This makes the Magistrate ruthless. Tung returns and helps Tai-Tai to set things right. Sagwa shares her newly discovered attic with Fu-Fu and Sagwa remembers how she first met Fu-Fu after he rescued her from an ash pot and Dongwa didn't believe in Sagwa's new-found friend.

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Cat Burglar / Sagwa's Good Deed
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#25 - Cat Burglar / Sagwa's Good Deed

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/7/2001

A Cat Burglar has strolling numerous things, including a ruby belonging to the Magistrate's ancestors. The kittens and Fu-Fu watch the palace and manage to capture the burglar. Sagwa hears how hard it is for Fam and his family to get food, so she shares some of hers with Fam, but pays the price for always being late for dinner because of it. The Miao kittens teach Fam how to fish, and he finds Fu-Fu his lost glasses.

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