The BEST episodes of The Berenstain Bears (2003) season 1

Every episode of The Berenstain Bears (2003) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Berenstain Bears (2003) season 1!

We follow a family of bears, known as the Berenstain Bears, as they figure out life together. With friendly neighbors and close friends, the journey is never boring. Inspired by the book series written by Stan and Jan Berenstain.

Last Updated: 6/7/2025Network: PBSStatus: Ended
The Birthday Boy
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#1 - The Birthday Boy

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 1/17/2003

With Mama and Papa too busy setting up Brother's birthday party, Sister reluctantly decides to do her school assignment on Brother.

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Trouble at School
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#2 - Trouble at School

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2003

Brother is kept home from school with the flu and neglects to do the schoolwork Sister delivered from his teacher.

Writer: Dawn Parish
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The Homework Hassle
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#3 - The Homework Hassle

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/15/2003

Brother gets behind in his homework and Papa gets mad at him. Brother isn't allowed to watch TV, listen to music or anything until he gets caught up with his homework. Then Papa finds out that he needs to refile his taxes. With a lot of hard work, Brother and Papa both realize not to put things off. Instead of "procrastinating", they get right to finishing what's important.

Go to Camp
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#4 - Go to Camp

Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 1/22/2003

The cubs have had a fantastic summer at day camp. When camp leader, Grizzly Ted, announces an end of summer sleep out at Skull Rock, everyone is excited...everyone except Sister.

Lost in a Cave
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#5 - Lost in a Cave

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 1/21/2003

When Papa leads the Bear Scouts on a spelunking expedition, it turns out Cousin Fred is afraid of dark, spooky caves.

Writer: Ken Cuperus
The Wishing Star
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#6 - The Wishing Star

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 1/20/2003

When Mama casually mentions the "Star light, star bright" principle, Sister takes it to heart and wishes for a certain birthday gift and a better grade on her next math test. She gets both her wishes. However, when she wishes for a pony and it doesn't materialize, Papa helps Sister understand that she really got her first two wishes all by herself. She got her special birthday gift because she'd been so helpful around the house, and she got her better math mark because she studied really hard for the quiz. Bolstered by this, Sister makes her pony wish come true by making a deal with Farmer Ben to help him pick his peas in exchange for being allowed to spend time with his retired farm horse, Princess.

Writer: Dave Dias
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Get the Gimmies
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#7 - Get the Gimmies

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 1/21/2003

Brother and Sister think they're entitled to treats every time the family goes grocery shopping. Mama and Papa get tired of their "gimmie gimmie" attitude. When Gramps and Gran drop by for a visit, they tell a touching story that inspires Brother and Sister to change their selfish ways and start thinking about others in need.

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The Baby Chipmunk
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#8 - The Baby Chipmunk

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 1/20/2003

When she adopts a baby chipmunk, Sister learns the hard way about trying to keep a non-domesticated animal as a house pet. As a baby, all the chipmunk does is eat and sleep. However, the bigger it grows the more active it gets, and the more mess it makes the more trouble it causes. Of course, none of it's intentional. That's just the creature's nature. But when it accidentally bites Papa, Sister finally realizes that if she really loves little Brown Eyes, she'll do what's best for the chipmunk and return him to the outdoors where he belongs.

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The Green-Eyed Monster
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#9 - The Green-Eyed Monster

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 1/17/2003

When Brother gets a brand new three speed bicycle, Sister's envious feelings are personified in her dreams by a little green version of herself. This Green-Eyed Monster convinces Sister to sneak Brother's new bike out for a ride. But when she does, Sister realizes too late that it's too big for her and she can't control it. Fortunately, Brother and Papa rescue Sister before Brother's bike can crash. Together they help chase the Green-Eyed Monster away by jazzing up Brother's old bike and giving it to Sister.

Writer: Bruce Robb
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The Haunted Lighthouse
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#10 - The Haunted Lighthouse

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 1/16/2003

The Bears are visiting an old lighthouse that's rumored to be haunted by the ghost of it's keeper, Captain Salt. Brother and Sister team up to find out if the ghost is real or not.

Writer: Dawn Parish
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The Talent Show
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#11 - The Talent Show

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/16/2003

There is an upcoming talent show, and it was up to Brother to be the talent scout, and find the performers.

Writer: Ken Cuperus
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Slumber Party
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#12 - Slumber Party

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/15/2003

Ensured by Sister that she knows the meaning of responsibility, Mama and Papa allow her to go to a sleep over at Lizzy's house.

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Out for the Team
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#13 - Out for the Team

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/14/2003

Brother and Sister are good baseball players and both sign up for Bear Country Cardinals tryouts. The problem is -there's only one position left on the team!

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Double Dare
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#14 - Double Dare

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/13/2003

Brother displays real moxie when he attempts to retrieve Sister's skipping rope from Too-Tall and his mischievous gang.

Writer: Ben Joseph
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Trouble with Money
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#15 - Trouble with Money

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/13/2003

Mama and Papa are worried that Brother and Sister seem to think money grows on trees. To make money of their own, the cubs decide to start their very own businesses, from a lemonade stand to a pet-walking service.

Writer: Dawn Parish
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Trick or Treat
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#16 - Trick or Treat

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/10/2003

On Halloween night, the cubs try to avoid Widder Jones's house, because Brother has heard rumors about her being a witch. As the cubs go trick-or-treating, they're afraid to get near her house for fear she'll turn them into statues. When the cubs realize Witter Jones is a nice lady, she and the cubs decide to play a trick on Too Tall and his gang (who give the cubs more rumors) by playing a trick on them.

Writer: Ben Joseph
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Too Much TV
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#17 - Too Much TV

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/10/2003

The cubs seemed more interested in watching cartoons all day than getting outside. After squabbling over the remote, they along with Papa aren’t allowed to watch TV for a week due to Mama’s orders.

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The Sitter
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#18 - The Sitter

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/9/2003

Brother and Sister do some damage in Mrs. Grizzle's flower garden while retrieving their baseball. Instead of stepping forward to apologize, the cubs get nervous and run home. As fate would have it, Mama arranges for Mrs. Grizzle to babysit the cubs that very night. Brother and Sister anticipate a very stern talking to, but are surprised by Mrs. Grizzle's kindhearted manner.

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The Week at Grandma's
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#19 - The Week at Grandma's

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/8/2003

Brother and Sister are certain they're in for the most boring time of their lives spending an entire week with their grandparents.

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Go to School
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#20 - Go to School

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/8/2003

Too-Tall and the gang amuse themselves by warning Sister her how hard third grade will be.

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Mighty Milton
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#21 - Mighty Milton

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/7/2003

Brother takes it upon himself to help his new friend at school renew his self-esteem.

Writer: Peter Sauder
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Visit the Dentist
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#22 - Visit the Dentist

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/6/2003

When Sister gets her first loose tooth, Brother teases her that the dentist will extract it with a big yanking tool.

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Too Much Junk Food
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#23 - Too Much Junk Food

Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 1/22/2003

Mama notices that her husband and the cubs have been eating junk food when she tells the latter two they're growing side-by-side. With help from Dr. Gert Grizzly, the Bear family learns the importance of staying in shape and eating healthy foods.

Writer: Ben Joseph
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Trouble with Pets
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#24 - Trouble with Pets

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/9/2003

Brother and Sister adopt one of Farmer Ben's new puppies and soon discover that having a pet is a big responsibility.

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Mama's New Job
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#25 - Mama's New Job

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/7/2003

When Mama decides to open her own quilt shop, Papa and the cubs are convinced they won't be able to cope around the house without her.

Writer: Bruce Robb
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