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Season 1 – Franklin

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Six-year-old Franklin the turtle, his best friend Bear, and their pals face life's challenges together in this animated series based on the books by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark. Franklin and his friends learn about life in their village of Woodland, frequently with the help of a parent or other adult.

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Franklin — Season 1

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Joly Herman Common Sense Media 08/26/2019
5/5
Franklin ultimately sets a good example of responsible TV programming. This is a show that takes for granted respect for elders and vice versa. There's no whining, fighting, yelling, provocation, or aggravation. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/13/2021 Es educativo, con personajes carismáticos y una bonita atmósfera; recomendable para niños pequeños. See more Read all reviews
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Noah Reid

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Elizabeth Saunders

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Richard Newman

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 3, 1997 Franklin Plays the Game; Franklin Wants a Pet Franklin's soccer team can't win; Franklin wants a pet. Details Episode 1 Aired Jan 26, 2026 A turtle and his friends discover new things together. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 6, 1997 Hurry Up Franklin; Franklin's Bad Day Franklin tries to be punctual for Bear's birthday party; Franklin feels miserable after his friend moves away. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 10, 1997 Franklin Goes to School; Franklin Is Lost Franklin fears going to school; Franklin becomes lost in the dark woods. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 13, 1997 Franklin Has a Sleepover; Franklin's Halloween Franklin plans the perfect sleep over; a Halloween party. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 20, 1997 Franklin Rides a Bike; Franklin Is Messy Franklin discards his training wheels; Franklin breaks his favorite sword. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 27, 1997 Franklin Fibs; Franklin's Blanket Franklin tells a lie; Franklin cannot find his favorite blanket. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 8, 1997 Franklin Is Bossy; Franklin's Fort Franklin learns to take turns; Franklin won't admit that he's afraid of heights. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 15, 1997 Franklin's New Friend; Finders Keepers for Franklin Franklin makes a new friend; Franklin finds a camera. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 25, 1997 Franklin's School Play; Franklin and the Secret Club Franklin loses a camera; Franklin suffers from stage fright. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 5, 1998 Franklin in the Dark; Franklin and the Red Scooter Franklin is afraid of the dark; Franklin wants a new scooter. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 12, 1998 Franklin and the Tooth Fairy; Franklin Takes the Blame Franklin feels left out when his friends lose their baby teeth; Franklin forgets to water Mr. Mole's garden. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 19, 1998 Franklin's Christmas Gift; Franklin's Granny Franklin finds it hard to give one of his toys to a toy drive. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 26, 1998 Franklin and the Baby; Franklin Goes to Day Camp Franklin wishes for a sibling; Franklin and Bear make a new friend at day camp. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 8, 2026 A turtle and his friends discover new things together. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 9, 2026 A turtle and his friends discover new things together. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 9, 2026 A turtle and his friends discover new things together. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 11, 2026 A turtle and his friends discover new things together. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 14, 2026 A turtle and his friends discover new things together. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 14, 2026 A turtle and his friends discover new things together. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 16, 2026 A turtle and his friends discover new things together. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 17, 2026 A turtle and his friends discover new things together. Details

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Season Info

Network
Nickelodeon
Rating
TV-Y
Genre
Kids & Family, Special Interest, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 3, 1997