The Busy World of Richard Scarry — Season 5
About this season
Busytown is an enchanting place that's abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences are invited to sing and laugh along as Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and other beloved characters from acclaimed author Richard Scarry make their way through the day exploring their happy and lively world.
Episodes (39)
1. The Mole Machine
Aired 5 January 1996
Mr. Fixit invents a mole machine.
2. The Royal Game of Dennis
Aired 5 January 1996
Dennis gets a royal game.
3. Now That's Progress
Aired 5 January 1996
Progress takes place.
4. Superstitious Bananas
Aired 12 January 1996
Bananas Gorilla starts having good luck after getting some bananas.
5. Pépé le Gangstaire
Aired 12 January 1996
6. Drive-Through Movie
Aired 12 January 1996
A drive-through theater opens.
7. King and Queen for a Day
Aired 19 January 1996
Huckle and Hilda become king and queen.
8. The Piggy Express
Aired 19 January 1996
Piggy delivers mail.
9. Practice Makes Prefect
Aired 19 January 1996
There is a school recital.
10. The Winners
Aired 26 January 1996
11. No More Games, Manuel!
Aired 26 January 1996
12. We Won't Go to the Doctor!
Aired 26 January 1996
13. Never Too Small
Aired 2 February 1996
14. Albert, the Belgian Barge Captain
Aired 2 February 1996
15. Rainy Day
Aired 2 February 1996
16. Mr. Gronkle Comes to Stay
Aired 9 February 1996
Mr. Gronkle stays with the Cat family during winter, but freezes in the ice.
17. Leo-Pardo's Smile
Aired 9 February 1996
Leo-Pardo smiles for the first time.
18. Blooming Busytown
Aired 9 February 1996
Flowers are blooming all over Busytown.
19. Match-Makers
Aired 16 February 1996
The story of the first valentine is featured, and one wants to be their own valentine.
20. Forget-bur Never Forgets
Aired 16 February 1996
21. Toof Trouble
Aired 16 February 1996
22. The New Neighbors
Aired 23 February 1996
A family moves into Busytown.
23. The First Halloween Ever
Aired 23 February 1996
The story of the first Halloween is told.
24. Now I Know My One, Two, Threes!
Aired 23 February 1996
Sally learns how to count.
25. Mr. Gronkle Moves Away
Aired 1 March 1996
Mr. Gronkle moves to the countryside.
26. Counting Chickens
Aired 1 March 1996
A message in a bottle appears.
27. The Spelling Bee
Aired 1 March 1996
28. Huckle's Feathery Friends
Aired 8 March 1996
Huckle gets some bird friends.
29. The First Valentine Ever
Aired 8 March 1996
30. The Sleepover
Aired 8 March 1996
A sleepover takes place.
31. Count on Us!
Aired 15 March 1996
32. The First Easter Egg Ever
Aired 15 March 1996
33. Be My Valentine
Aired 15 March 1996
34. The Mystery of the Stone Circle
Aired 22 March 1996
35. The Big Apple Christmas Caper
Aired 22 March 1996
36. Who's Too Scared to Masquerade?
Aired 22 March 1996
37. A Message in a Bottle
Aired 29 March 1996
38. Santa Needs Help!
Aired 29 March 1996
39. There Really is an Easter Bunny!
Aired 29 March 1996
The Easter Bunny comes to Busytown.