Episode 1
The Best Birthday Present Ever
Mother Cat gets a birthday present.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Thomas Lapierre
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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.
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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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Directed by Stephan Martinière, Pascal MorelliWritten by Joseph Mallozzi
Episode 3
Grouchy Mr. Gronkle
Mr. Gronkle is introduced.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by S.M. Molitor
Episode 4
The Talking Bread
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A bread in Able Baker Charlie's bakery repeatedly says "Mama".
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Morton Ritts
Episode 5
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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Directed by Stephan Martinière, Pascal MorelliWritten by Don Arioli
Episode 6
The Three Fishermen
The Cat Family goes fishing and returns with fish of different sizes.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by S.M. Molitor
Episode 7
The Busiest Firefighters Ever
Smoky and his Firefighters are introduced and their firefighting career.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Cliff MacGillivray
Episode 8
Manuel of Mexico
A mystery takes place in Mexico.
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Directed by Pascal MorelliWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 9
The Biggest Catch Ever
And a big catch is received.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 10
Mr. Raccoon's Different Day
Mr. Raccoon has a bad day
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Bruce Robb
Episode 11
Mario, the Venetian Gondolier
Mario is introduced and his career as operating gondoliers in Venice.
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Directed by Pascal MorelliWritten by Joseph Mallozzi
Episode 12
The Best Babysitter Ever
Hilda babysits.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 13
The Best Mistake Ever
Huckle forgets a shopping list.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 14
Sneef, the Best Detective in Europe
Sneef and Sniff succeed in catching the Royal Jewels.
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Directed by Pascal MorelliWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 15
Camping Out
The Cat family goes camping.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by S.M. Molitor
Episode 16
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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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Cliff MacGillivray
Episode 17
Ernst and Heidi in the Alps
Ernst and Heidi from the Swiss alps are introduced.
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Directed by Pascal MorelliWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 18
Billy Dog's Bad Day
Billy Dog has a bad day.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 19
The Snowstorm
A big snowstorm causes havoc in Busytown.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Fern Miller, S.M. Molitor, Morton Ritts
Episode 20
Professor Dig and His Egyptian Mummy
Professor Dig is introduced with his own Egyptian mummy.
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Directed by Pascal MorelliWritten by Joseph Mallozzi
Episode 21
The Treasure Hunt
A treasure hunt takes place in Busytown.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Fern Miller, S.M. Molitor, Morton Ritts
Episode 22
The Missing Bananas
Bananas Gorilla steals a batch of bananas.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Rick Jones
Episode 23
Good Luck in Rome
Another mystery takes place in Rome.
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Directed by Pascal MorelliWritten by S.M. Molitor
Episode 24
The Accident
An accident occurs.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 25
A Trip to the Moon
Wolfgang, Benny, Harry and Lowly try to fly to the moon.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 26
Pip Pip Goes to London
Pip Pip goes to London to find the Queen's ring, and experiences many problems.
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Directed by Pascal MorelliWritten by Bruce Robb
Episode 27
Floating Bananas
Strange floating bananas appear.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 28
Hat Pie
Hat Pie, a new food, is made.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 29
Hans, the Dutch Plumber
Hans, a plumber working at the Dutch Windmills experiences a leak in a dyke.
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Directed by Pascal MorelliWritten by Bruce Robb
Episode 30
Hilda's Romantic Tea Party
And Hilda has a tea party.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 31
A Big Operation
Huckle has his tonsils removed.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by S.M. Molitor
Episode 32
Cucumber, the African Photographer
Cucumber is really nervous about photographing lions.
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Directed by Pascal MorelliWritten by Cliff MacGillivray
Episode 33
Summer Picnic
The class goes on a picnic.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 34
Sergeant Murphy's Day Off
Sergeant Murphy gets his first day off.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Bruce Robb
Episode 35
Schmudge, the German Chimney Sweep
Schmudge a chimney Sweeper in Germany is introduced.
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Directed by Pascal MorelliWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 36
The Sleeping Car Adventure
Hilda takes a train ride.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 37
Busytown Regatta
Busytown celebrates a regatta race.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Patrick Granleese
Episode 38
Schtoompah, the Funny Austrian
Schtoompah wreaks havoc when he blows his tuba too hard.
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Directed by Pascal MorelliWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode 39
Busytown Soap Box Derby
finale
A Soap box race takes place in Busytown.
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Directed by Greg BaileyWritten by Thomas Lapierre
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
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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