About this season
Auto-B-Good is an American animated series. The series features short stories set in the fictional City of Auto, in which all the citizens are cars. The program is designed to teach children lessons in moral character and values. Auto-B-Good was produced by Wet Cement Productions, a Minnesota-based animation studio. In 2005 it won an Emmy award for graphics/animation in the non-news category and also was the recipient of three Telly Awards and three Aurora Awards. In 2006, Auto-B-Good won 4 more Emmy Awards for Audio/Post Production, Musical Composition/Arrangement, Graphic Arts and Animation, Children/Youth Program Feature/Segment/Special.
Episodes (63)
1. Timely Treats
Aired 1 January 2000 • 11 min
It’s Izzi’s birthday! To celebrate, everyone is going to see her favorite movie… but will Johnny’s dawdling cause Izzi to miss her own celebration?
2. Picture Perfect
Aired 1 January 2000 • 11 min
Everyone loves a parade! It takes a lot of planning, preparation and a photograph of the group… but the perfect mud puddle just might mess up their plans.
3. Moving Forward Together
Aired 1 January 2000 • 11 min
It’s the day of the big parade! The group’s hard work and effort comes down to this… but is Derek prepared, or will he let the air out of everyone’s balloon?
4. Growing Responsible
Aired 1 January 2000 • 11 min
Cali just loves shopping! She needs a job so she can shop more and comes up with a plan to “let” her friends be responsible for her task instead.
5. Red Card to Respect
Aired 1 January 2000 • 17 min
EJ is tied for the soccer league’s lead in goals - with only one more needed to pull ahead! Will his “trash talking” put his goals at risk?
6. Land of Odds
Aired 1 January 2000 • 14 min
Johnny thinks being dependable means being ‘boring’ however when the Professor’s invention takes Johnny to the Land of Odds, his opinion quickly changes.
7. No Rules Allowed
Aired 1 January 2000 • 8 min
Obeying the rules—that’s the ticket! But a club with no rules sounds even better… or does it?
8. Shop Til You Drop
Aired 1 January 2000 • 11 min
Everything is on sale! And Cali can’t resist “saving” so much money that she hurts herself in the process… and a true friend helps her regain control.
9. Center of the Universe
Aired 1 January 2000 • 13 min
EJ is the Center of the Universe – or so he’d like to think. But life at the center is no match for the crusty Elrod. Can EJ resist Elrod’s ways?
10. Slippery Slope
Aired 1 January 2000 • 13 min
Only a few more days before the 4x4 championships and Maria has been training very hard. Will her desire to win become an obstacle she can’t overcome?
11. Car Tune Pirates
Aired 1 January 2000 • 14 min
Everyone is excited about the Professor’s latest invention! No one can believe that something so cool could be wrong… until Franklin “invents” a little something of his own.
12. Bully Bully
Aired 1 January 2000 • 11 min
Fight! Fight! EJ’s little scuffle causes everyone to receive an extra assignment. Can EJ get his assignment done before the weekend is over? Can EJ discover the meaning of kindness?
13. Friends in High Places
Aired 1 January 2000 • 13 min
Izzi is feeling blue. Although she appreciates the help from her friends, Izzi wishes she could do things for herself. A mishap at the talent show might prove the perfect opportunity to shine! She discovers everything is built for a purpose!
14. Heavenly Event
Aired 1 January 2000 • 9 min
Everyone is excited about the extraordinary meteor shower. As EJ leaves to watch the shower, he has an injury that will cause him to miss out, unless…
15. Sunny Side Up
Aired 1 January 2000 • 12 min
One small thought three friendships. Can one small thought be enough to hold these relationships together?
16. Up From the Depths
Aired 1 January 2000 • 12 min
Will the Professor ever invent again? His latest work ended up as so many before… a failure. Unless a few friends can convince him otherwise, the Professor is throwing in the towel.
17. Cooler Heads Prevail
Aired 1 January 2000 • 9 min
The world just can’t keep up with Johnny’s speed. When Derek points this out to his friend, tempers flare. Can they look beyond their anger to save Maria and Izzi?
18. Digging For Gold
Aired 1 January 2000 • 12 min
It’s the State of Good’s Spelling Bee! However, a massive snow drift is keeping Izzi from the competition. Will the help of her friends be enough to dig her through?
19. A Mile in Their Tires
Aired 1 January 2000 • 9 min
Johnny and Miles are friends, as are Cali and Maria, but their differences begin causing problems. Will they still be friends after driving a mile on each other’s road?
20. Stage Fright
Aired 1 January 2000 • 9 min
Izzi is excited! She has planned a show for all her friends, and they’ve all agreed to come… as long as the others go. It wouldn’t hurt anything to miss it—or would it?
21. Izzi and the Giant
Aired 1 January 2000 • 13 min
There’s a new vehicle in town… and he’s different! He’s gigantic and must be up to no good—or so Johnny and Cali think. Can the difference be enough to save them from enormous danger?
22. Rumors of War
Aired 1 January 2000 • 10 min
The future home of the Super Mall prompts EJ and company to make a last stand. But are there other ways to defend the land they love and save their precious soccer field?
23. The Price of Freedom
Aired 1 January 2000 • 11 min
After piquing the curiosity of the younger cars, Franklin finally shares the story of his friend CJ Willy and the Big War… and what it means to be a citizen.
24. No Greater Love
Aired 1 January 2000 • 14 min
Franklin continues telling the heroic saga of CJ Willy’s bravery and the sacrifice he made to save his soldiers.
25. Miles to the Rescue
Aired 1 January 2000 • 8 min
Miles claims to have courage, yet he won’t race with Johnny on the overlook. Wisely he decides to watch the race and demonstrates true bravery!
26. The Secret Force
Aired 1 January 2000 • 9 min
EJ knows with Air Gordon soccer tires he’ll claim the scoring title for sure, but how can he pay for them? By making use of a force called initiative!
27. Gopher It
Aired 1 January 2000 • 11 min
It’s a camping trip! Everyone is going—all except Cali, who is left alone for the very first time. When unexpected visitors pop up, it’s up to her to save the day!
28. The Secret of Success
Aired 1 January 2000 • 12 min
Ah, Spring Break! And everyone is lounging around—until Franklin encourages them to try something new. But setting goals are easier than achieving them, and will they have the perseverance to keep going?
29. The Winning Goal
Aired 1 January 2000 • 8 min
When Maria takes over as the soccer coach, EJ is not pleased with her emphasis on sportsmanship. This could ruin the season and take the fun out of the game!
30. Road Rage
Aired 1 January 2000 • 10 min
Johnny’s perfect summer plan involves joining the Auto Stunt Thrill Team! He thinks being fast and fearless is all it takes, but finds that discipline is needed to direct his built-in skills.
31. Road Test for Maturity
Aired 1 January 2000 • 9 min
Road Trip!... but not for EJ. To prove to the older cars he is independent, EJ decides to take things into his own wheels… but does he really need five pints of syrup?
32. Uninvited Guests
Aired 1 January 2000 • 10 min
Cali, Maria and Izzi are on an adventure to find the Secret Waterfall. First they get lost, then bad turns to worse when Maria breaks her axle—just as night falls!
33. A Tidy Plan
Aired 1 January 2000 • 10 min
In appreciation for his help, Maria gets some friends to spruce up Elrod’s home. They even convince him to clean up his appearance, improve his manners and repair past hurts.
34. Too Rough Around the Edges
Aired 1 January 2000 • 11 min
Franklin doesn’t believe Elrod can change his coarse ways and move back to the city. Could a little courtesy change Franklin’s mind?
35. Crowning the Car of the Year
Aired 1 January 2000 • 10 min
The state of Good is having a “Model Car of the Year” competition. To make sure it is fair, the scores will be tabulated by Professor’s new invention. A surprise winner!
36. Friends to the Rescue
Aired 1 January 2000 • 11 min
EJ makes a series of sporting errors and experiences a loss of confidence. His good friend Johnny, with the help of Professor’s inventions, brings EJ’s confidence back in line.
37. Movie "FX"
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
EJ sees a movie that exceeds his ‘mileage rating’ (age limit) and his friends notice his behavior changes for the worse. Radical steps are needed to restore EJ’s decent behavior.
38. Cheaters U-Turn
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
Its race time! To celebrate the opening of the new Morales Highway, the City of Auto has organized a grand race with the best racers from around the world. It looks like an easy victory for our sports Car Johnny! That is, if the other racers were not cheating.
39. The Cobra Canyon Leap
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
The legendary show car Diesel Kanevil comes to town for final jump – the leap across Cobra Canyon! However, to all the other cars Diesel appears too old and past his prime. Johnny feels it’s up to him to step in and boldly attempt to save his hero’s dignity.
40. The Integrity Project
Aired 1 January 2000 • 14 min
The Professor’s House is filled with amazing inventions, gadgets and doodads. While visiting the Professor, Izzi and EJ find one that is hidden among his many other wonderful inventions that doesn’t work at all. What makes this “failure” his most successful contraption ever?
41. Rising to the Occasion
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
Documenting true bravery eludes Izzi until car thugs threaten the peace and EJ provides her with an illuminating example.
42. The Gift Of Golf
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
Much to her surprise, Cali discovers a natural knack for miniature golf. With Elrod’s help and some hard work, Cali learns how to take her talent to the next level.
43. Breaking Par
Aired 1 January 2000 • 15 min
When Cali competes in the mini-golf championship the pressure is intense, but with the help of her friends she may have a chance to win.
44. Daring Dreamers
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
Miles dreams of climbing mountains, but is afraid and Izzi wants to be on the Rescue Squad, but is too small. Through hilarious adventure these two learn it will take determination and friendship to hold on to their dreams.
45. Unusual Suspect
Aired 1 January 2000 • 15 min
Somebody took the statue of CJ Willy, and everyone in town is on the trail. Could it be Igor, the mysterious junkyard dealer, or Marley the reclusive artist? A mystery of epic proportions!
46. The Case of the Missing Statue
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
Our friends risk secret passages and a city-wide chase to find the missing statue of CJ Willy – see the conclusion of the case, with an eye opening surprise ending!
47. Get the Oomph
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
A high octane energy drink gives EJ the “Oomph!” he needs to challenge Mr. Morgan’s soccer record, but when the dangerous drink is banned, EJ must weigh the price of winning at all costs.
48. A Taxing Problem
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
When a tire shortage that hits the City of Auto keeps Miles from competing in the State Safety Derby, Johnny has an opportunity to look past his selfish ways and make a real sacrifice.
49. Billy and the Big Horns
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
EJ, Izzi and friends race off to the great outdoors for a camping expedition. The road takes a startling turn when they meet a lost car raised in the wilds of Big Horn country. Can a smiling face beat a ramming head? Only Izzi knows for sure!
50. Home Sweet Home
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
Billy’s first trip to the city turns into the adventure of a lifetime as he discovers soccer, skateboarding, the video arcade, and most of all, ice cream! His excitement infects the whole gang, as everyone discovers that home can be the most wonderful place on earth.
51. The Quest for Power
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
The Anime festival is giving away special battle goggles that assist young players in their quest for power. EJ discovers something greater than power and aggression in the love and caring of friends and family.
52. Monster Trap
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
EJ has discovered a monster lurking outside the City of Auto but everyone thinks EJ is off his axle except Izzi who is willing to believe her friend.
53. CARnival
Aired 1 January 2000 • 15 min
The whole crew is needed to set up an old-fashioned carnival, but EJ is goofing off. It’s a good thing his friends are around to teach EJ the value of being helpful.
54. Lugg Nutt
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
When the old vaudeville crew from Lug Nutt & Dipstick come to put on a show at the fair, Miles learns that enthusiasm makes for success ... or is it the other way around?
55. Squeaky Clean
Aired 1 January 2000 • 15 min
When EJ neglects his daily maintenance, he prevents Franklin from winning first prize at the annual flower show. EJ quickly learns that poor hygiene can make him lose friends and more.
56. Issadora's Box
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
It’s Izzi’s birthday soon, but she wants to open her present now. The result is trouble for the whole town, but there is more than one character in this story who needs a lesson in self control.
57. Extreme Overhaul
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
The popular TV show “Extreme Overhaul” has Derek believing he’s just a regular truck with a boring life, but after getting his new look he discovers his old life wasn’t so bad after all.
58. Breaking New Ground
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
Breaking world records is fun, but when EJ gets hurt, Johnny’s the only one laughing. Sometimes the only way to feel someone else’s pain is to experience some for yourself.
59. Level 39
Aired 1 January 2000 • 13 min
Johnny flips for the latest video game while EJ stuffs himself on a new snack. Can they control their cravings before their cravings control them?
60. Western Hero
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
When EJ and friends get a chance to meet their favorite TV western hero, they’re disappointed to find this cowboy cowering behind the real heroes.
61. Cotu Comics
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
The laws of science are stacked against EJ and his dream of flying, but with the Professor’s wise words about the power of imagination, EJ soars to unexpected new heights.
62. Scared-y Car
Aired 1 January 2000 • 16 min
Spooked after an accident, Miles sees hazards everywhere. In danger of becoming a hazard himself, Miles must overcome his fears.
63. Car Tuned and Ready
Aired 1 January 2000 • 15 min
Franklin complains that Johnny will always be selfish, but Johnny surprises him by putting others first.