Episode 1
Kevin's Cranky Friend
11m
Sir Topham Hatt sends Kevin to the docks to help Cranky, but Cranky does not want any help.
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Written by Lee Pressman
TV series
Thomas & Friends
1984TV-Y24 seasons6.8 / 10
Making Tracks to Great Destinations
Thomas & Friends is a British children's television series, which had its first broadcast on the ITV network on 4 September 1984. It is based on The Railway Series of books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher Awdry. These books deal with the adventures of a group of anthropomorphised locomotives and road vehicles who live on the fictional Island of Sodor. The books were based on stories Wilbert told to entertain his son, Christopher during his recovery from measles. From Series one to four, many of the stories are based on events from Awdry's personal experience.
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Thomas & Friends is a British children's television series, which had its first broadcast on the ITV network on 4 September 1984. It is based on The Railway Series of books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher Awdry. These books deal with the adventures of a group of anthropomorphised locomotives and road vehicles who live on the fictional Island of Sodor. The books were based on stories Wilbert told to entertain his son, Christopher during his recovery from measles. From Series one to four, many of the stories are based on events from Awdry's personal experience.
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Episode 2
Scruff's Makeover
11m
After being sent to be cleaned and repainted, Scruff does not want to work at the waste dump because he does not want to get dirty again.
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Written by Lee Pressman
Episode 3
Wayward Winston
11m
After Sir Topham Hatt forgets to put Winston's brake on, Winston begins to roll away without a driver. He enjoys it at first, but he soon realizes why he needs to have a driver.
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Written by Lee Pressman
Episode 4
Gordon Runs Dry
11m
Gordon has a leak in his boiler, making him have to stop for water more frequently.
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Written by Andrew Brenner
Episode 5
Calm Down Caitlin
11m
Catlin spends a night on Sodor while the bridge that connects the island with the mainland is being repaired.
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Written by Davey Moore
Episode 6
Steamie Stafford
11m
Upset that he doesn't make much noise being an electric engine, Stafford starts imitating a steam engine.
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Written by Paul Larson, Laura Beaumont
Episode 7
Henry's Hero
11m
Henry and Hiro take on some of the bad coal and start puffing black smoke.
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Written by Paul Larson, Laura Beaumont
Episode 8
Luke's New Friend
11m
Up at the Blue Mountain Quarry, Luke finds a scared young deer, so he tries to get the other engines to work quietly. But that is not an easy thing to do.
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Written by Davey Moore
Episode 9
The Switch
11m
When Luke is sent to Ulfstead Castle to deliver stone, he meets Millie, the Earl's private narrow gauge engine. They decide to switch jobs for the day.
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Written by Davey Moore
Episode 10
Not Now, Charlie!
11m
Charlie is a small purple engine who likes to tell jokes. One day Charlie discovers an elephant on the line and tries to alert the other engines.
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Written by Davey Moore
Episode 11
The Lost Puff
11m1.0 / 10
Paxton hears Thomas has lost his puff but misunderstands what it means.
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Written by Davey Moore
Episode 12
The Thomas Way
11m
Duck and Thomas take Harold to the Sodor Search and Rescue but argue which route to take him.
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Written by Paul Larson, Laura Beaumont
Episode 13
The Phantom Express
11m
James tells Percy a tale to try and scare him about a ghost at Ulfstead Castle.
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Written by Paul Larson, Laura Beaumont
Episode 14
Percy's Lucky Day
11m
Percy gets the feeling he is having bad luck and tries to change it.
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Written by Davey Moore
Episode 15
Bill Or Ben?
11m
Bill and Ben meet Connor for the first time and decide to trick him.
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Written by Andrew Brenner
Episode 16
Too Many Fire Engines
11m
With two fire engines, there is the rumour that there are too many.
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Written by Andrew Brenner
Episode 17
No Snow For Thomas
11m
Thomas refuses to wear his snowplough and leaves it.
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Written by Paul Larson, Laura Beaumont
Episode 18
Santa's Little Engine
11m
The Fat Controller is to dress up as Santa and ride a sleigh.
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Written by Andrew Brenner
Episode 19
The Missing Christmas Decorations
11m
Diesel 10 decides to steal the Christmas decorations.
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Written by Andrew Brenner
Episode 20
The Frozen Turntable
11m
The turntable at Tidmouth Sheds is frozen leaving just one berth available.
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Written by Andrew Brenner
Episode 21
Away From The Sea
11m
Salty gets the feeling he is being replaced.
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Written by Andrew Brenner
Episode 22
Gone Fishing
11m
Harvey is teased about his hook by Bill and Ben.
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Written by Andrew Brenner
Episode 23
The Afternoon Tea Express
11m
Stephen is collecting ingredients for afternoon tea.
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Written by Paul Larson, Laura Beaumont
Episode 24
The Smelly Kipper
11m
Percy is teased by James for being scared of the dark.
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Written by Andrew Brenner
Episode 25
No More Mr Nice Engine
11m
Hiro is a strong and gentle engine but Diesel tries to teach him other ways.
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Written by Paul Larson, Laura Beaumont
Episode 26
Thomas' Shortcut
11m8.0 / 10finale
Thomas and Bertie have a race but Bertie takes a shortcut.
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Written by Andrew Brenner
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
More about Thomas & Friends
Cast
Michael AngelisNarrator (Voice)
Ringo StarrNarrator (Voice)
Mark MoraghanNarrator (voice)
Ben SmallThomas / Toby (voice)
Keith WickhamEdward / Henry / Gordon / James / Percy (voice)Matt WilkinsonSpencer / Charlie / Victor / Rocky / Cranky / Kevin (voice)
Teresa GallagherEmily (voice)John HaslerThomas (voice)
Credits
- Created by
- Britt Allcroft, Rev. W. Awdry, Christopher Awdry
- Written by
- David Mitton, Britt Allcroft, Sharon Miller, Paul Larson, Abi Grant, James Mason, Andrew Brenner, Marc Seal, Laura Beaumont, Mark Robertson, Wayne Jackman, Simon Spencer, Jenny McDade, Davey Moore, Simon Nicholson, Brian Trueman, Lee Pressman, Miranda Larson, Jan Page, Jessica Sandys Clarke, Robin Kingsland, Jonathan Trueman, Robyn Charteris, Louise Kramskoy, Mark Huckerby, Nick Ostler, Ross Hastings, Max Allen, Neil Richards, Polly Churchill, Dave Ingham, Philip D. Fehrle, Allan Plenderleith, Andrew Viner, Gerard Foster, Alan Hescott
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 584
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV1United Kingdom
5United Kingdom
CITVUnited Kingdom
Cartoon NetworkUnited Kingdom
CartoonitoUnited Kingdom
Nick Jr.United Kingdom
Themes
amusedanthropomorphismcoalislandjoyfullocomotivenarrationrailroad
