About this season
Ron and Natalie live on an island off the coast of South Carolina with their three children, James, Vanessa and Simeon; their niece, Shaina; and a giant tadpole named Binyah Binyah Poliiwog. Together they learn about life and culture and getting along with others.
Episodes (16)
1. Chansome's Big Surprises
Aired 9 September 1996 • 24 min
Chansome has a big surprise for the family.
2. Let the Games Begin
Aired 10 September 1996 • 24 min
James goes on a mission to see how many kinds of games he can find. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Marisol teach Binyah Binyah some games and Binyah Binyah keeps asking to play more games much to Vanessa's frustration when she can't think of anymore games.
3. The Pet Show
Aired 11 September 1996 • 24 min
Vanessa is given the task of watching the class pet rabbit over the weekend. But when the rabbit goes missing, it's up to Vanessa and James's new club, The Lost and Found Agency, to find him.
4. Grandmas and Grandpas
Aired 12 September 1996 • 24 min
Grandma visits the family and the kids learn about grandparents.
5. Feeling Soup
Aired 13 September 1996 • 24 min
The kids and family learn about different feelings.
6. How You Sound
Aired 19 September 1996 • 24 min
The family sings and acts in their very own band. James, Vanessa and Bryan come with a hip-hop rendition of "Pop Goes the Weasel".
7. A Day at the Beach
Aired 23 September 1996 • 24 min
The family spends the day at the beach.
8. Animal See, Animal Do
Aired 1 October 1996 • 24 min
Shaina is upset when she can't have a horse.
9. Home Alone With Grandma
Aired 10 October 1996 • 24 min
The kids spend the weekend alone with Grandma while Ron and Natalie take a trip for two. Shaina is worried that Grandma won't do things right but learns that communication is the key into making things not seem so different.
10. Fixing a Hurt
Aired 15 October 1996 • 24 min
Ranger Mike takes Shaina to see how to help an injured animal at the vets after Shaina hurt her knee at the house earlier that day.
11. What's Up with Jobs?
Aired 17 October 1996 • 24 min
The kids learn about all different types of jobs.
12. Special Places
Aired 23 October 1996 • 24 min
The kids learn about special places that people go to for a quiet time. Vanessa makes one in the garage after being annoyed by Shaina's tea party.
13. Binyah Binyah's Parade
Aired 28 October 1996 • 24 min
Binyah Binyah is lonely and dreams of a big parade.
14. The Gullah Gullah Games
Aired 6 November 1996 • 24 min
Pro-basketball player, Dennis Scott, teaches James to play basketball and the importance of practice.
15. Food, Glorious Food
Aired 12 November 1996 • 24 min
The family prepares food for a potluck dinner.
16. Away All Boats
Aired 18 November 1996 • 24 min
Mia and the kids help build a paper boat.