TV series
Travel the world with the Thornberrys and come face-to-face with blue sheep in Nepal, emus in Australia, marmots in Pakistan, flash floods in Siberia, Egyptian burial chambers, a runaway hot air balloon, a rock slide on the Karakoram Highway and more!
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Wild Thornberrys is available to stream on Paramount+, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), and Paramount+ (Via Apple TV) in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Travel the world with the Thornberrys and come face-to-face with blue sheep in Nepal, emus in Australia, marmots in Pakistan, flash floods in Siberia, Egyptian burial chambers, a runaway hot air balloon, a rock slide on the Karakoram Highway and more!
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Episode 1
Eliza succumbs to peer pressure from a ""teenage"" elephant, which gets in the way of her closeness with Marianne on an overnight trip.
Directed by Sylvia KeulenWritten by Kate BoutilierGuest stars Cree Summer, Neil Dickson
Episode 2
Eliza convinces a mother kangaroo that she can handle the responsibilities of baby-sitting. She quickly learns that this mischievous joey is more than meets the eye. After a close encounter with Tasmanian devils, Eliza is all too happy to relieve her duties and go back to being a kid herself.
Directed by Carol MillicanWritten by Gene GrilloGuest stars Sheena Easton, Tom Kenny, Gregg Berger, S. Scott Bullock, Wallace Langham
Episode 3
With the commvee broken down in the desert and no water left to survive, the Thornberrys go through desperate measures to maintain their sanity. However, on the verge of dehydration, Eliza convinces her family to perform the rain ritual pictured in a nearby monolith. Everyone cheers as the rains pour down among them.
Directed by Sylvia KeulenWritten by Mady Julian, Arnold MargolinGuest stars Amir Aboulela, Lauri Johnson, Dana Kaminski, M. Emmet Walsh, April Winchell
Episode 4
When Eliza gets a hunch that foul play has led to Darwin's disappearance, she sets out to rescue her long lost companion. To her dismay, she finds Darwin has become one of the most popular acts at an Indian palace where a young prince lives. It's up to her to prove to Darwin that friendship runs deeper than the glamour and glitz of showbiz.
Directed by Sylvia KeulenWritten by Eva Almos, Ed ScharlachGuest stars Michael Jeter, Michael Connor, Debi Mazar, Jerry Sroka, Warren Sroka, Keith Szarabajka
Episode 5
Eliza finds a hero in a giraffe who can see distances with his height and warn others of approaching danger. However, to Eliza's dismay, the giraffe leaves the animals for his own needs. Only when Eliza herself is in danger does the giraffe return and realize his selfishness.
Directed by Cathy MalkasianWritten by Adam BeechenGuest stars Pam Grier, Greg Eagles, Susan Marque, Grey DeLisle, Drew Neumann, Jeremy Sisto
Episode 6
Eliza frees a hyena from captivity, but having never lived in the wild, it doesn't know how to survive. Eliza attempts to teach it, but it seems hopeless--until a wild boar threatens them and the hyena's natural instincts take over.
Directed by Anthony Bell, Becky BristowWritten by David RegalGuest stars Harvey Korman, Patti Deutsch, Alan Rosenberg
Episode 7
Darwin brings Eliza to his chimpanzee compound, and Eliza, who isn't used to the structure of the chimpanzee way of life, puts Darwin in an uncomfortable situation. After a fire starts, Eliza realizes the hierarchy is necessary for jungle survival. In the end, she apologizes for her lack of understanding and the chimp leader lets Darwin off the hook.
Directed by Steve ResselWritten by Monica PiperGuest stars Ethan Embry, Ross Bagley, Anna Maria Horsford, Jesse James, Don Lake, Carl Lumbly
Episode 8
The Thornberrys discover that koalas are missing from their native groves. Eliza decides to unravel the mystery only to discover Kip and Biederman masterminding the evil plot. It is now up to her to stop the culprits from wiping out an entire species!
Directed by Anthony Bell, Becky BristowWritten by David RegalGuest stars Neil Dickson, Greg Ellis, Richard Kind, Jimmie Wood, Keith Szarabajka, Jerry Sroka
Episode 9
When the Thornberrys leave Australia for India, Eliza can't bear to leave her wombat friend, Emily. Even though she is told not to, she brings her along. Now Eliza is constantly forced to re-create Emily's habitat in order to ensure her survival.
Directed by Steve ResselWritten by Monica PiperGuest stars Dwight Schultz, Candi Milo, Michael Gough
Episode 10
The Thornberrys meet the Fensterkopfs who make false documentaries. The Fensterkopfs' kid lies to Eliza and gets them all stuck on a cliff. After the families barely escape an avalanche, the value of truth is learned by all.
Directed by Cathy MalkasianWritten by Adam BeechenGuest stars Bronson Pinchot, Max Perlich, Nora Dunn, Dana Daurey, Warren Sroka
Episode 11
To study and protect the snow leopards from extinction and a construction site that is threatening their survival, Nigel's mentor (thought to be lost for many years) has left civilization to be a yeti. Eliza discovers his identity, helps him fend off the construction workers, and reunites him with her father.
Directed by Carol MillicanWritten by Adam BeechenGuest stars Erick Avari, Chaim Jeraffi, Anna Katarina, Maulik Pancholy, Patrick Pinney, Aaron Spann
Episode 12
When the Thornberrys are in Finland for the annual reindeer races, Eliza feels left out. She single-handedly uncovers a plot to sabotage the races, and along with an equally excluded reindeer who didn't make the final cut, helps save the day by playing fair.
Directed by Cathy MalkasianWritten by David RegalGuest stars Bill Fagerbakke, William H. Macy, Keith Szarabajka, Jerry Sroka, Peter Franzén, Matt Kanen, Susanna Midnight, Russi Taylor
Episode 13
When a friendly polar bear is wrongly accused of vicious behavior, Eliza goes to great lengths to keep him from being harmed and learns the value of sticking by a friend in times of trouble.
Directed by Steve ResselWritten by Barbara Herndon, Jill GoreyGuest stars Max Brooks, Danny Cooksey, Jonathan Joss, Dwight Schultz, Nick Wilder, Dan Anders
Episode 14
When Eliza is told that ""Jake"" the turtle is the last one of his kind, she can't just let his species become another name on the extinction list. Enlisting help from other animals, she soon discovers ""Samantha"" and brings the two turtles together--blind date style. Eliza soon realizes that playing the role of cupid is not as easy as it seems.
Directed by Steve ResselWritten by David Regal, Monica PiperGuest stars Phyllis Diller, Robert Morse, Cree Summer, Marcelo Tubert
Episode 15
After Eliza saves an arctic hare from a determined stoat, she learns that underdogs come in all shapes and sizes.
Directed by Becky BristowWritten by Adam BeechenGuest stars Xander Berkeley, Leila Kenzle, Nick Jameson
Episode 16
Eliza gets in over her head when she assumes responsibilities she can't handle. She is soon forced to don scuba gear and rescue a fumbling Nigel and a tumbling commvee under the dangerous waters of Australia.
Directed by Sylvia KeulenWritten by Allen J. ZipperGuest stars Katherine Helmond
Episode 17
The Thornberrys get stranded on an uncharted island, basking at first in all the beauty and the splendor, but discover soon enough that being marooned isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Directed by Becky BristowWritten by David RegalGuest stars Nora Dunn, Erv Immeman
Episode 18
Debbie discovers Eliza ""talking"" to dingoes and threatens to tell her parents. Eliza, concerned about the possibility of being shipped back to the United States as a science experiment, seeks help from nearby Aborigines. Together they confuse Debbie into thinking it was just a bad dream.
Directed by Peter Avanzino, Carol MillicanWritten by David RegalGuest stars Thom Barry, Craig Ferguson, Shannon Kenny
Episode 19
When the Commvee is surrounded by angry seals, Eliza tries her own methods to get them to move. But she learns from her Inuit friend Jim that traditional ways have their value.
Directed by Becky BristowWritten by David Regal, Scott GrayGuest stars Christine Belford, Gil Birmingham, Cody Lightning, Jay Thomas, Lauri Johnson, Liz Georges
Episode 20
When Kip and Biederman cause an oil spill, Eliza must save her sea otter friends.
Directed by Sylvia KeulenWritten by Sheila M. AnthonyGuest stars Leila Kenzle, Sam McMurray, Edmund L. Shaff, Jerry Sroka, Keith Szarabajka
Episode 21
Eliza goes to desperate measures to help animals survive during tough times along the Skeleton Coast. Her good-will intentions, however, will soon cost her family their entire supply of holiday cheer--and their Christmas dinner!
Directed by Carol MillicanWritten by Adam Beechen, Kate BoutilierGuest stars Tim Conway, Howard Morris, Kathy Najimy
Episode 22
When Donnie kidnaps an aye-aye for a pet, Eliza must return the ""bad luck"" omen to his home before the villagers hunt him down.
Directed by Carol MillicanWritten by Adam Beechen, Bob DailyGuest stars Djimon Hounsou, Amy Margolis, David Ogden Stiers, Darryl Theirse, Mae Whitman, Adam Wylie
Episode 23
When the Thornberrys visit the !Kung people, everyone is shocked to discover that Debbie can click-talk. No one is more surprised than Eliza, however, who is only ""cured"" of her jealousy by a !Kung healing ceremony.
Directed by Cathy MalkasianWritten by Joan Considine JohnsonGuest stars Arthur Burghardt, Barbara Sammeth, Michael Winter, Mvusi Dlavana, Vuyiswa Dlavana, Caseline Thenjiwe Kunene, Sibusiso Mathebula
Episode 24
When Eliza ""accidentally"" reads Debbie's diary she learns that Debbie thinks she's an embarrassment of a sister. Debbie and Eliza have it out and learn the real truth about their relationship.
Directed by Becky BristowWritten by Alice MillerGuest stars David Michie
Episode 25
When a seemingly abandoned panda bear imprints on Debbie, Eliza doubts Debbie's ""parenting"" ability--until a monsoon convinces Eliza that Debbie can handle more than she lets on.
Directed by Cathy MalkasianWritten by Eleah HorwitzGuest stars Bai Ling, Karen Maruyama, Dionne Quan, Tuan Tran
Episode 26
Eliza reunites with a Siberian Tiger, and is stunned when the tiger turns on her. Eliza's visiting Grandma Sophie helps her overcome her fears just as she is overcoming her own.
Directed by Mark RisleyWritten by Adam Beechen, Kate BoutilierGuest stars Zoe Adnopoz, Phil Proctor, Alex Veadov, Leeza Vinnichenko, Brian Cummings, Betty White
Episode 27
When the Thornberrys visit Nigel's friend Jomo, they search for an elephant named Rebecca that Nigel saved 20 years earlier. As the family attends to an elephant stuck in a mudhole, Eliza bonds with Rebecca, only to learn that she is old and ready to die.
Directed by Mark RisleyWritten by Kate Boutilier, Eleah HorwitzGuest stars Marion Ross, Brock Peters, Christina Pickles, Bradley Pierce, Andrea Thompson, Jane Wiedlin
Episode 28
When Eliza tries to swim with the humpback whales, Darwin accidentally knocks Debbie's boombox into the ocean, which creates a distrubing noise and causes the whales to stop their ritual singing. Eliza attempts to set things right, but ends up getting arrested for violating the Marine Mammel Protection Act.
Directed by Carol MillicanWritten by Suzie Villandry, Sarah Jane CunninghamGuest stars Ray Bumatai, Tim Dang, Shaun Shimoda, Gale Van Cott
Episode 29
Eliza tells Darwin the tale of how she became able to speak to animals, and how she retained her ability to speak to humans as well.
Directed by Cathy MalkasianWritten by Eva Almos, Ed ScharlachGuest stars Kevin Michael Richardson, John Ales, Jeff Coopwood, Mitzi McCall
Episode 30
Challenging an ancient Maasai legend, Eliza marches into a ""haunted"" forest to prove her bravery. Now, with night falling, Eliza must place her trust in the mysterious legends of the Maasai in order to find her way safely through the dark forest.
Directed by Sylvia KeulenWritten by Peter EganGuest stars Dee Bradley Baker, Michael Conner, Ray Ramillosa, Mindy Sterling
Episode 31
When Eliza meets a group of temple monkeys, they con her into bringing all of her family's food. While Darwin tries to convince her otherwise, Eliza realizes that she's been duped and learns the value of Darwin's friendship.
Directed by Cathy MalkasianWritten by Emily Kapnek, David RegalGuest stars Michael Manasseri, Dee Bradley Baker, Amy Leland, Peter MacNicol
Episode 32
The Thornberrys are invited on a cattle drive by Marianne's old high school friend whose son, Miguel, is not as adept at riding and roping as he claimed. In the end, Eliza helps him build confidence.
Directed by Mark RisleyWritten by Adam BeechenGuest stars Camilla Belle, Dan Bucatinsky, Anthony Jesse Cruz, Sebastian DeVicente, Efrain Figueroa, Marabina Jaimes
Episode 33
The Thornberrys are visited by the Foundation's head son, Tom, who splits up the Nigel and Marianne team. An over-zealous Tom treats Eliza like a child until he lands the Commvee in a raging river. Eliza's quick thinking prevails and she saves her family and wins Tom's respect.
Directed by Carol MillicanWritten by David RegalGuest stars Jeff Coopwood, Michael Rosenbaum
Episode 34
During a drought, Eliza is forbidden to assist the thirsty animals, but she breaks her promise when she sees a cheetah cub alone on the Savannah. Eliza and Darwin are saved by a timely thunderstorm when the cheetah mother tries to eat them.
Directed by Frank Marino, Becky BristowWritten by Peter EganGuest stars Pamela Adlon, Jodi Benson, William Morgan Sheppard
Episode 35
Eliza and a Chinese girl, Arioka, secretly switch places so Eliza can ride across the desert on camels and Arioka can ride in the Commvee. But Arioka's parents change their plans and Eliza must figure out a way to get them back to the Thornberrys.
Directed by Sylvia KeulenWritten by Joan Considine JohnsonGuest stars June Angela, Karen Huie, Dana Lee, Dionne Quan, Tasia Valenza
Episode 36
Eliza is afraid to admit to her friend Ben that she doesn't know how to snowboard, just as a rutting ibex is afraid to stand up to another ibex.
Directed by Cathy MalkasianWritten by Robin Riordan, David RegalGuest stars David Gallagher, Alyson Hannigan, Adrienne Frantz, Beau Bridges, Chad Lowe, Brad Rowe, Steve Van Wormer
Episode 37
Eliza and Debbie are fighting so much, Debbie decides to apply to boarding school and Eliza encourages her. But meeting up with a lone wolf teaches Eliza that families, like packs, belong together.
Directed by Mark RisleyWritten by Kate BoutilierGuest stars Chris Demetral, Patricia Herd, Michael Horse, Kelly McGillis, Peter Onorati, Jimmie Wood
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Lacey ChabertEliza Thornberry (voice)
Jodi CarlisleMarianne Thornberry (voice)
Tim CurryNigel Thornberry (voice)
FleaDonnie Thornberry (voice)
Danielle HarrisDebbie Thornberry (voice)
Tom KaneDarwin (voice)
Christopher MastersonShane G. (voice)
Gregg BergerLemke (voice)
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