Episode 1
Franklin and the Gecko Games
11m
Franklin and Beaver compete to be Gordon the Gecko's sitter, putting their friendship to the test!
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Franklin and Friends
2011TV-Y72 seasons3.6 / 10
Franklin and Friends is a Canadian CGI children's television series produced by Nelvana that is a reboot of the original Franklin series. It is the second adaptation of the classic characters from the Franklin the Turtle series of children's books written by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by Brenda Clark, the first of which was Franklin, which was also produced by Nelvana. The new series was announced by Nelvana on September 28, 2010, and it debuted on Treehouse TV on March 4, 2011. The theme song itself is a revamped up to date version of the original series theme, "Hey It's Franklin". It premiered in the United States on Nickelodeon on February 13, 2012 and Nick Jr. on March 1, 2012. It also premiered in the Singapore on Mediacorp on February 15, 2012.
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Not streaming in United States
Checked Sep 3, 2026
Franklin and Friends premiered February 14, 2011. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Franklin and Friends is a Canadian CGI children's television series produced by Nelvana that is a reboot of the original Franklin series. It is the second adaptation of the classic characters from the Franklin the Turtle series of children's books written by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by Brenda Clark, the first of which was Franklin, which was also produced by Nelvana. The new series was announced by Nelvana on September 28, 2010, and it debuted on Treehouse TV on March 4, 2011. The theme song itself is a revamped up to date version of the original series theme, "Hey It's Franklin". It premiered in the United States on Nickelodeon on February 13, 2012 and Nick Jr. on March 1, 2012. It also premiered in the Singapore on Mediacorp on February 15, 2012.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Franklin's All Ears
11m
Franklin and Snail do some snooping into their friends' suspicious behavior.
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Episode 3
Franklin and the Snow Princess
11m
When Beaver suffers an accident, Franklin leads his friends in creating a skating throne that allows Beaver to go on.
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Episode 4
Franklin and the Firefly Festival
11m
Bear doesn't think he has a dance for the Firefly Festival.
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Episode 5
Franklin's Special Job
11m
Franklin looks for a job but discovers that making Harriet feel important is the most special job of all.
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Episode 6
Franklin Needs a Reminder
11m
Franklin learns not to take advantage of his friendship with Bear to get out of trouble!
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Episode 7
Franklin Helps Out
11m
Keeping promises is important.Franklin fulfils a promise to help Aunt T with her chores & has unexpected fun.
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Episode 8
Franklin's Partner
11m
Good partners make decisions together.Franklin & Bear combine their ideas to make a bumpy buggy.
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Episode 9
Franklin and the Pinecone Pass
11m
When Bear enjoys playing Rabbit's new game, Franklin fears that Bear has found a new best friend!
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Episode 10
Franklin and the Creepy Clock
11m
After Harriet hears a scary story, Franklin must help her get over her fear.
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Episode 16
Franklin's new Teacher
22m
Franklin struggles with a toy; a substitute teacher fills in for Mr. Owl.
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Episode 17
Franklin and Snail Mail
22m
Snail sets off to see the world; Franklin hears the tale of the Mooseasaurus.
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Episode 19
Franklin Find the Treasure
22m
Franklin learns how to spin plates and performs for his class; Franklin leads a group in an Earth Day cleanup project.
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Episode 21
Franklin and the Snow Dragon
22m
Franklin spends three days at Bear's house. Later he builds a bug habitat.
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Episode 24
Franklin and Sam
22m
Aunt T babysits Franklin, and she brings along her telescope so the two can do some star gazing. Later, Harriet takes a liking to Sam.
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Episode 25
Franklin and the Bumpy Buggy
11m
Franklin and Bear create the first Bumpy Buggy.
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Episode 26
It's Father's Day, Franklin
11m
Franklin is excited at making the perfect Father's Day gift for Mr. Turtle that he spends the day creating one and paying no attention to Dad.
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Episode 27
Franklin and the Wonder
11m
You can help others overcome fears with a little creative thinking. Franklin & Aunt T help Rabbit overcome his fear.
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Episode 28
Franklin, the Little Bubble
11m
It is important to fix your mistakes. Franklin sabotages Aunt T's party.
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Episode 29
Franklin, Take Harriet with You
11m
Franklin and Bear babysit their little sisters; Harriet makes a hat for Franklin to wear to the spring festival.
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Cast
Graeme JokicFranklin Turtle (voice)
Paul GiurgeuBear (voice)
Christian MartynRabbit (voice)Mark RamsayBear (voice)
Jake RosemanFox (voice)
Camden AngelisHarriett (voice)
Elizabeth SaundersMrs. Turtle (voice)
Richard NewmanMr. Turtle (voice)Credits
- Created by
- Paulette Bourgeois
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 103
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NickelodeonUnited States
Treehouse TVCanada
Infinite FrameworksSingapore
NelvanaCanada
Themes
3d animationfriendsturtle