Episode 1
The Best Birthday Present Ever
Mother Cat gets a birthday present.
Where to watch The Busy World of Richard Scarry
TV series
The Busy World of Richard Scarry
1994TV-Y5 seasons7.6 / 10
Busytown is an enchanting place that's abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences are invited to sing and laugh along as Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and other beloved characters from acclaimed author Richard Scarry make their way through the day exploring their happy and lively world.
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Synopsis
Busytown is an enchanting place that's abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences are invited to sing and laugh along as Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and other beloved characters from acclaimed author Richard Scarry make their way through the day exploring their happy and lively world.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Patrick Pig Learns to Talk
Patrick Pig learns how to speak for the first time .
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Grouchy Mr. Gronkle
Mr. Gronkle is introduced.
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The Talking Bread
A bread in Able Baker Charlie's bakery repeatedly says "Mama".
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Couscous, the North African Detective
Couscous catches Peppy the Gangster and his Dirty Rats who intend to steal the Jewel-of-Jewels.
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The Three Fishermen
The Cat Family goes fishing and returns with fish of different sizes.
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The Busiest Firefighters Ever
Smoky and his Firefighters are introduced and their firefighting career.
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Manuel of Mexico
A mystery takes place in Mexico.
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The Biggest Catch Ever
And a big catch is received.
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Mr. Raccoon's Different Day
Mr. Raccoon has a bad day
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Mario, the Venetian Gondolier
Mario is introduced and his career as operating gondoliers in Venice.
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The Best Mistake Ever
Huckle forgets a shopping list.
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Sneef, the Best Detective in Europe
Sneef and Sniff succeed in catching the Royal Jewels.
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Mr. Frumbles's New Cars
When Mr. Frumble crashes his car he steals the bulldozer from Roger Rhino, a taxi and the airplane from Rudolph Von Flugel.
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Ernst and Heidi in the Alps
Ernst and Heidi from the Swiss alps are introduced.
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Billy Dog's Bad Day
Billy Dog has a bad day.
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The Snowstorm
A big snowstorm causes havoc in Busytown.
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Professor Dig and His Egyptian Mummy
Professor Dig is introduced with his own Egyptian mummy.
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The Treasure Hunt
A treasure hunt takes place in Busytown.
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The Missing Bananas
Bananas Gorilla steals a batch of bananas.
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Good Luck in Rome
Another mystery takes place in Rome.
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A Trip to the Moon
Wolfgang, Benny, Harry and Lowly try to fly to the moon.
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Pip Pip Goes to London
Pip Pip goes to London to find the Queen's ring, and experiences many problems.
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Floating Bananas
Strange floating bananas appear.
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Hans, the Dutch Plumber
Hans, a plumber working at the Dutch Windmills experiences a leak in a dyke.
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Hilda's Romantic Tea Party
And Hilda has a tea party.
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A Big Operation
Huckle has his tonsils removed.
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Cucumber, the African Photographer
Cucumber is really nervous about photographing lions.
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Sergeant Murphy's Day Off
Sergeant Murphy gets his first day off.
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Schmudge, the German Chimney Sweep
Schmudge a chimney Sweeper in Germany is introduced.
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The Sleeping Car Adventure
Hilda takes a train ride.
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Busytown Regatta
Busytown celebrates a regatta race.
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Schtoompah, the Funny Austrian
Schtoompah wreaks havoc when he blows his tuba too hard.
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Busytown Soap Box Derby
A Soap box race takes place in Busytown.
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More about The Busy World of Richard Scarry
Cast
Sonja BallHuckle Cat (voice)
Keith KnightLowly Worm (voice)
Judy MarshakFiona Cat (voice)
Philip WilliamsSergeant Murphy / Bruno Bear (voice)
Stephen OuimetteDoctor Lion / Mr. Raccoon (voice)
Len CarlsonMr. Frumble / Mr. Gronkle / Mayor Fox (voice)
Tara MeyerSally Cat (voice)Credits
- Written by
- Thomas Lapierre, Joseph Mallozzi, Cliff MacGillivray, S.M. Molitor, Rowby Goren, Bruce Robb, Stephen Ashton, Ken Ross, Nicole Keefler, Rick Jones, Don Arioli, Brian Cameron Fuld, Anne-Marie Perrotta, Morton Ritts, Mary Perchanok, Fern Miller, Patrick Granleese, Thor Bishopric, Todd Swift, Tean Schultz, Matthew Cope, Caroline Maria, Daniel Rendek, Gerry Capelle, Sandeep Panesar, Lynn Mason, Goldie Olszynko, Joan Scott
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 195
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ShowtimeUnited States
NickelodeonUnited States
France AnimationFrance
CINARCanada
Beta FilmGermany
Paramount TelevisionUnited States
Themes
based on children's bookeducational
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