Airs M-F from 7:30-8:00 a.m. Repeats from 4:30-5:00 p.m.
Airs Saturdays from 6:00-6:30
Based on the popular Scholastic book series by Norman Bridwell about the lovable oversized canine with his head in the clouds but four paws planted firmly on the ground, Clifford presents a larger-than-life view of the world. With his loving human, Emily Elizabeth, and dog pals, Cleo and T-Bone, Clifford inhabits a colorful island community, inviting viewers on a fun-filled journey through childhood, navigating the dips and curves along the way. CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG emphasizes good citizenship and the importance of community. Each episode concludes with a component of "Clifford's Big Ideas" - 10 different attributes children learn to embrace - which leaves them with something to think about and practice in their lives.
August
8/1 A Big Help/The Trouble with Kittens (Show 220)
Cleo and T-Bone notice how often Clifford is able to use his large size to help out. But when the kittens, Billy and Betty, get stuck in a tree, the little dogs learn that you don't have to be big to be helpful./ When kittens Betty and Billy insist on playing in Mr. Bleakman's yard, Clifford does his best to keep them out.
8/4 Led Astray/Wedding Bell Blues (Show 221)
Clifford's new friend Artie is up to no good...and he talks Clifford into joining him. / The children's teacher, Miss Carrington, is getting married and leaving the school. The kids imagine what their new, "interesting" teacher Mrs. Grumbly will be like.
8/5 My Best Friend/Cleo's Fair Share (Show 222)
Emily decides she must find something "special" for Show and Tell. After an exhaustive search of Birdwell Island for the perfect thing, she learns that sometimes the best things in life are right under your nose. / Cleo gets a new toy and doesn't want to share it. She soon learns that it's not so much fun playing with a new toy without your friends.
8/6 Tie-Dye Clifford/Stage Struck (Show 223)
Clifford accidentally looks like a T-shirt from the '60's./Emily helps Mary overcome stage fright.
8/7 Doghouse Rock/Guess Who's Coming to Birdwell Island (Show 224)
Mac wants to join the pop band T-Bone has put together,but has a hard time finding where his talents fit in. / When a famous dog champion Oscar Owen Bright Like The Sun comes to Birdwell, the dogs go out of their way to impress him.
8/8 Special Delivery/A Ferry Tale (Show 102)
Clifford accidentally breaks a present that he was supposed to deliver to Emily. Then he allows Cleo to convince him to try to hide the fact from Emily. Clifford learns that it's best to be honest, right from the start. / After Emily grooms Clifford in preparation for Prize Pooch Magazine's "Dog of the Year" contest, he is expected to "stay clean" until the judge, Lily LaValley, arrives. Clifford struggles to stay clean, but getting dirty gets the better of him. In the end, Clifford learns that Emily loves him, clean or dirty, unconditionally. Clifford's Big Idea: Be Truthful / Believe in Yourself
8/11 And Birdy Makes Three/Home is Where the Fun Is (Show 103)
Emily finds a baby bird and has to take care of it until it can fly home. This doesn't leave her much time to play with Clifford. Clifford learns that even when she's busy with other things, Emily will never stop loving him. / Emily Elizabeth feels a little envious when Jetta gets to go see the amazing Titanic Tower in the exciting big city. Emily Elizabeth learns that there are some pretty amazing things right in her own backyard. Clifford's Big Idea: Share / Believe in Yourself
8/12 Tie-Dye Clifford/Stage Struck (Show 223)
Clifford accidentally looks like a T-shirt from the '60's./Emily helps Mary overcome stage fright.
8/13 Doghouse Rock/Guess Who's Coming to Birdwell Island (Show 224)
Mac wants to join the pop band T-Bone has put together,but has a hard time finding where his talents fit in. / When a famous dog champion Oscar Owen Bright Like The Sun comes to Birdwell, the dogs go out of their way to impress him.
8/14 Special Delivery/A Ferry Tale (Show 102)
Clifford accidentally breaks a present that he was supposed to deliver to Emily. Then he allows Cleo to convince him to try to hide the fact from Emily. Clifford learns that it's best to be honest, right from the start. / After Emily grooms Clifford in preparation for Prize Pooch Magazine's "Dog of the Year" contest, he is expected to "stay clean" until the judge, Lily LaValley, arrives. Clifford struggles to stay clean, but getting dirty gets the better of him. In the end, Clifford learns that Emily loves him, clean or dirty, unconditionally. Clifford's Big Idea: Be Truthful / Believe in Yourself
8/15 And Birdy Makes Three/Home is Where the Fun Is (Show 103)
Emily finds a baby bird and has to take care of it until it can fly home. This doesn't leave her much time to play with Clifford. Clifford learns that even when she's busy with other things, Emily will never stop loving him. / Emily Elizabeth feels a little envious when Jetta gets to go see the amazing Titanic Tower in the exciting big city. Emily Elizabeth learns that there are some pretty amazing things right in her own backyard. Clifford's Big Idea: Share / Believe in Yourself
8/18 Clifford's Carnival/Clifford's Doggy Reunion (Show 104)
Everyone, including Clifford, must work as a team to put on this year's Fall Carnival, but it doesn't seem fair that Jetta is more of a "boss" than a team player. Jetta learns the importance of doing your part as part of a team. / Clifford and Emily are excited. Cousin Laura and her dog Rex are coming to visit! They haven't seen them since Rex and Clifford were little puppies together! When they arrive, however, Emily and Clifford find that Laura and Rex are different from the way they remember them. Clifford and Emily learn that people change and adjustments have to be made in a relationship. Clifford's Big Idea: Work Together / Have Respect
8/19 The Great Race/Tummy Trouble (Show 105)
T-Bone finds himself in a contest with Mac. He doesn't win, but he does his best. T-Bone learns that you don't have to win to feel good: you just have to do your very best. / The dogs convince themselves that it's okay to keep eating treats as long as they have done something "special" to deserve them. All three learn that too much of a good thing can be bad. Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself / Be Responsible
8/20 Cleo Comes to Town.False Friends (Show 106)
In a flashback, we see how Cleo shook things up when she first moved to the island. T-Bone learns to accept a new friend in the neighborhood. / When Cleo gets a new doggie playground and suddenly Mac is her new best friend, she begins ignoring Clifford and T-Bone! But Cleo soon learns that good friends stick by you through thick and thin. Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself / Be a Good Friend
8/21 Clifford and the Beanstalk/Itchy Patch (Show 107)
Emily works hard to prepare for an audition for the lead in the school play, but loses the role to Jetta. Jetta, however, worries more about what she'll wear than learning her lines, and Emily has to step in and perform the role at the last minute. Jetta learns the hard way that hard work and preparation are the things that make a person successful. / Clifford is itching and hears Emily say that she'll have to take him to the vet if it keeps up. Clifford learns the importance of trust when going into an unknown situation.Clifford's Big Idea: Be Responsible / Believe in Yourself
8/22 Clifford's Carnival/Clifford's Doggy Reunion (Show 104)
Everyone, including Clifford, must work as a team to put on this year's Fall Carnival, but it doesn't seem fair that Jetta is more of a "boss" than a team player. Jetta learns the importance of doing your part as part of a team. / Clifford and Emily are excited. Cousin Laura and her dog Rex are coming to visit! They haven't seen them since Rex and Clifford were little puppies together! When they arrive, however, Emily and Clifford find that Laura and Rex are different from the way they remember them. Clifford and Emily learn that people change and adjustments have to be made in a relationship. Clifford's Big Idea: Work Together / Have Respect
8/25 The Great Race/Tummy Trouble (Show 105)
T-Bone finds himself in a contest with Mac. He doesn't win, but he does his best. T-Bone learns that you don't have to win to feel good: you just have to do your very best. / The dogs convince themselves that it's okay to keep eating treats as long as they have done something "special" to deserve them. All three learn that too much of a good thing can be bad. Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself / Be Responsible
8/26 Cleo Comes to Town.False Friends (Show 106)
In a flashback, we see how Cleo shook things up when she first moved to the island. T-Bone learns to accept a new friend in the neighborhood. / When Cleo gets a new doggie playground and suddenly Mac is her new best friend, she begins ignoring Clifford and T-Bone! But Cleo soon learns that good friends stick by you through thick and thin. Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself / Be a Good Friend
8/27 Clifford and the Beanstalk/Itchy Patch (Show 107)
Emily works hard to prepare for an audition for the lead in the school play, but loses the role to Jetta. Jetta, however, worries more about what she'll wear than learning her lines, and Emily has to step in and perform the role at the last minute. Jetta learns the hard way that hard work and preparation are the things that make a person successful. / Clifford is itching and hears Emily say that she'll have to take him to the vet if it keeps up. Clifford learns the importance of trust when going into an unknown situation. Clifford's Big Idea: Be Responsible / Believe in Yourself
8/28 A New Friend/Stormy Weather (Show 108)
There's a new dog in town-and he only has three legs. The dogs learn to accept someone who is different. / Clifford's talent for digging seems to be disruptive to everyone in town, but when a big storm blows in, his deficit becomes an asset. Clifford learns that there's an appropriate time and place to employ his talents. Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect / Believe in Yourself
8/29 Circus Stars/Limelight Fright (Show 109)
When Gordo the elephant, star of the circus, comes down with an ear infection, Clifford has to step in and take his place. Starstruck Clifford learns that "stars" are just regular people and, like everyone else, they sometimes need a helping hand. / When Emily and Charley recruit the dogs to help them with a show, Cleo is surprised to discover that she has stage fright. Cleo learns that the support of good friends can help a person work through a problem. Clifford's Big Idea: Help Others / Believe in Yourself
Airs M-F from 2:00-2:30 p.m.
12/19 Mummies Made in Egypt (Show 509)
The feature book
describes the techniques the reasons for the use mummification in ancient Egypt.
LeVar explores the Egyptian Mummies at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Dr. Raymond Evenhouse recreates the skull and face of a mummy, and Mimi Leveque tells about conservation and cleaning of mummified artifacts like a mummified cat, lamb, and crocodile.