About this season
Franklin is an Canadian educational animated television series, based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois. The television series was named after its main character, Franklin the Turtle. It was produced by PolyGram Television, Alphanim, LuxAnimation, Nelvana, Neurones Enterprises, Reader's Digest for Young Families, TF1, Funbag Animation Studios, Europool, Mini TFO, and Family Channel, and syndicated by Summit Entertainment.
Episodes (26)
1. Franklin Itching to Skateboard
Aired 23 May 2004 • 12 min
When Franklin and Bear decide they want to go skateboarding, they get more than they bargained for.
2. Franklin Forgives
Aired 23 May 2004 • 12 min
Franklin and his family pay a visit to the pond for a picnic supper. Franklin decides to bring his fish Goldie along too. When Harriet accidentally knocks Goldie into the pond, Franklin finds it difficult to accept her apology, even though he knows it was an accident.
3. Hockey Fan Franklin
Aired 30 May 2004 • 12 min
Franklin gets the nervous jitters after winning a contest to meet his favorite hockey star. Things only get worse when the actual meeting happens and he feels like he made a fool of himself.
4. Mother Hen Franklin
Aired 30 May 2004 • 12 min
Franklin becomes overly protective after Harriet scrapes her knee. Mrs. Turtle helps him by talking with him about happened when he hurt himself after experiences such as his first bike ride.
5. Franklin's Badge
Aired 6 June 2004 • 12 min
Franklin joins the Woodland Trailblazer troop, a sort of combination Boy / Girl Scouts, and tries to earn some merit badges. He finds that there is much more to it than simply earning badges.
6. Franklin Stargazes
Aired 6 June 2004 • 12 min
Franklin trades away his new telescope before realizing its potential. He tries to get it back and ends up striking a bargain.
7. Franklin's Swimming Party
Aired 12 June 2004 • 12 min
Franklin and his friends are having a swimming party. Unfortunately, Skunk doesn't know how to swim - and things only get worse for Franklin accidentally reveals her secret.
8. Franklin's Soccer Field Folly
Aired 12 June 2004 • 12 min
Franklin is embarrassed after he scores a soccer goal - for the opposing team!
9. Franklin the Weather Turtle
Aired 14 June 2004 • 12 min
Franklin is an aspiring meteorologist after spending time with Mr. Groundhog.
10. Franklin's Dance Lessons
Aired 14 June 2004 • 12 min
Franklin initially tries to get out of dance lessons before learning it can be fun.
11. Franklin in Charge
Aired 19 June 2004 • 12 min
Franklin takes on Mr. Turtle's household chores. He finds that he can't do it all, and doesn't have to.
12. Franklin's UFO
Aired 19 June 2004 • 12 min
Franklin and Rabbit chase after UFOs after reading a newspaper article. They consult with Mr. Mole for advice.
13. Franklin Migrates
Aired 20 June 2004 • 12 min
Franklin learns about Migration Celebration from Goose. Goose's relatives fly south for the winter, while she and her family stay in Woodland. Franklin joins in the celebraetion.
14. Franklin the Photographer
Aired 20 June 2004 • 12 min
Beaver starts a camera club at school. Franklin tries to get a picture of a butterfly, but finds it to be a difficult task.
15. Franklin's Word
Aired 26 June 2004 • 12 min
Harriet hears a hurtful word and starts using it at inappropriate times.
16. Franklin's Pond Phantom
Aired 26 June 2004 • 12 min
Franklin and Bear scare their friends with a tall tale about sea-serpent that supposedly dwells in Woodland Pond.
17. Franklin the Coach
Aired 28 June 2004 • 12 min
Franklin is made the substitute coach of his soccer team while Coach Porcupine heads out-of-town. He worries that he is not doing a good job at it.
18. Franklin Plays it Safe
Aired 28 June 2004 • 12 min
Franklin and his friends' tree fort is the subject of a safety inspection.
19. Franklin's Favorite Card
Aired 24 July 2004 • 12 min
Franklin loses a soccer card of his favorite player.
20. Franklin's Expedition
Aired 24 July 2004 • 12 min
Franklin and Bear go on an expedition for the Woodland Trail Blazers.
21. Franklin's Bike-A-Thon
Aired 25 July 2004 • 12 min
Franklin participates in a charity ride for a new library computer.
22. Franklin's Candy Caper
Aired 25 July 2004 • 12 min
When Franklin puts a strange penny in Mr. Mole's candy machine, all of the candy comes out.
23. Franklin's Go-Cart Race
Aired 1 August 2004 • 12 min
Mr. Owl assigns Franklin and his class the task of building go-carts.
24. Sir Franklin's Squire
Aired 1 August 2004 • 12 min
Franklin and Snail play "knights" on a royal quest. Along the way, their friends join in on the fun.
25. Franklin Sees the Big Picture
Aired 8 August 2004 • 12 min
Franklin is teased for reading a "baby" book.
26. Franklin Figure Skates
Aired 8 August 2004 • 12 min
Franklin learns to play 2 on 1 hockey.