All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 My Best Friend

    • September 4, 2000
    • PBS

    Emily decides that she must find something "special" for Show and Tell. But after an exhaustive search of Birdwell Island for the perfect thing to share, Emily learns that sometimes the best things in life are right under your nose.

  • S01E02 Cleo's Fair Share

    • September 4, 2000
    • PBS

    Cleo gets a new toy and doesn't want to share it. Cleo learns it's not as much fun playing with a new toy without your friends.

  • S01E03 Special Delivery

    • September 5, 2000
    • PBS

    Clifford accidentally breaks a present he was supposed to deliver for Emily, then allows Cleo to convince him to try and hide the fact from Emily. Clifford learns that it's best to be honest, right from the start.

  • S01E04 A Ferry Tale

    • September 5, 2000
    • PBS

    After Emily grooms Clifford in preparation for Prize Pooch Magazine's "Dog of the Year" contest, he is expected to "stay clean" until the contest judge 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!

  • S01E05 And Birdy Makes Three

    • September 6, 2000
    • PBS

    Emily finds a baby bird and has to take care of her until she can learn to fly. This doesn't leave her much time to play with Clifford. Clifford learns that even when she's busy with other thing Emily never stops loving him.

  • S01E06 Home Is Where The Fun Is

    • September 6, 2000
    • PBS
  • S01E07 Clifford's Carnival

    • September 7, 2000
    • PBS

    Everyone, including Clifford, must work as a team to put on this year's Fall Carnival. But it isn't fair that Jetta sees herself as more of a "boss" than a team player. Jetta learns the importance of doing your part as a member of a "team."

  • S01E08 Clifford's Doggy Reunion

    • September 7, 2000
    • PBS

    Clifford and Emily are excited – Cousin Laura and her dog Rex are coming to visit! They haven't seen each other since Clifford was a little puppy! When they arrive, however, Clifford and Emily learn that people change and adjustments have to be made in a relationship.

  • S01E09 The Great Race

    • September 8, 2000
    • PBS

    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.

  • S01E10 Tummy Trouble

    • September 8, 2000
    • PBS

    The dogs convince themselves that it's okay to keep eating treats as long as they've done something "special" to deserve them. All three learn that too much of a good thing can be bad.

  • S01E11 Cleo Comes to Town

    • September 11, 2000
    • PBS

    In 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 and also how to share an old friend with a new one.

  • S01E12 False Friends

    • September 11, 2000
    • PBS

    Cleo gets a new doggie playground and suddenly Mac is her new best friend – and she starts ignoring Clifford and T-bone! Cleo learns that good friends stick by you through thick and thin.

  • S01E13 Clifford and the Beanstalk

    • September 12, 2000
    • PBS

    Emily works hard to prepare for her audition for the lead in the school play, but loses the role to Jetta. But Jetta doesn't practice or learn her lines so Emily steps in to play the lead role at the last minute – and Jetta learns the hard way that hard work and preparation are the things that make you successful.

  • S01E14 An Itchy Patch

    • September 12, 2000
    • PBS

    Clifford is itching like crazy but tries his best to stop when he hears Emily say that she'll have to take him to the vet if he keeps it up. With the help of Cleo and T-bone, Clifford tries every trick to stop itching and conceal his discomfort to avoid a trip to the doctor!

  • S01E15 A New Friend

    • September 13, 2000
    • PBS

    There is a new dog in town -- and he has only three legs. Clifford, Cleo and T-bone learn that differently-abled persons want to be friends and that they are able to do lots of things without anyone's help. K.C. becomes a good friend!

  • S01E16 Stormy Weather

    • September 13, 2000
    • PBS

    Clifford's talent for digging seems to be disruptive to everyone in town. But when a big storm comes in, his deficit becomes an asset. Clifford learns that there's an appropriate time and place for talents to be expressed.

  • S01E17 Circus Stars

    • September 14, 2000
    • PBS

    When Clifford's hero Gordo the elephant, star of the circus, comes down with a cold, Clifford volunteers to step in and help out. Star-struck Clifford learns that "stars" are just regular people and, like everyone else, they sometimes need a helping hand.

  • S01E18 Limelight Fright

    • September 14, 2000
    • PBS

    Emily and Charley recruit the dogs to help them with a show and scene-stealing Cleo is surprised to discover she has stage fright! But Cleo learns that the support of good friends can help you work through a problem.

  • S01E19 To Catch a Bird

    • September 15, 2000
    • PBS

    When Jetta's trophy and locket go missing, all fingers and paws point to Emily – all of them except for Clifford's! When the dogs finally prove Emily didn't steal anything, Clifford learns the value of having faith in a friend.

  • S01E20 The Best Party Ever

    • September 15, 2000
    • PBS

    Jetta ridicules Emily for not planning enough exciting activities for her "homemade" birthday party. Assuming that Jetta doesn't want to come to the party, Charley convinces Emily not to invite her. But Emily exercises compassion when she realizes that Jetta's feelings were hurt and ends up inviting her after all.

  • S01E21 Come Back, Mac

    • September 18, 2000
    • PBS

    Mac tears one of Jetta's favorite sweaters and feels so terrible he runs away. Clifford and friends seek him out and convince him to return. Mac learns that he's more important to Jetta than her sweater, and that facing up to your deeds is the wise thing to do.

  • S01E22 Boo

    • September 18, 2000
    • PBS

    It's Halloween and Jetta can't stop bragging about how brave she is. When the whole town gets a little spooked after watching a scary "ghost" movie together, Jetta learns that it's okay to have fears.

  • S01E23 Little Clifford

    • September 19, 2000
    • PBS

    In this flashback story, we learn how Emily and Clifford got together and how Emily's unconditional love changed the "runt" of the litter into the biggest dog around!

  • S01E24 Welcome to Birdwell Island

    • September 19, 2000
    • PBS

    This flashback episode tells the story of the day the Howards moved to Birdwell Island. The town is full of preconceived ideas about how "a big dog can mean big problems", but they soon learn that Clifford has much to offer and they shouldn't make assumptions before they know the facts.

  • S01E25 Doing the Right Thing

    • September 20, 2000
    • PBS

    When T-bone inadvertently "steals" a squeak toy, he experiences a guilt-induced dream where his conscience tries to show him the right thing to do. T-bone learns that it's always best to just do the right thing.

  • S01E26 The Dog Who Cried Woof

    • September 20, 2000
    • PBS

    After overhearing Samuel tell the kids a scary story about Whiffy the Skunk Ghost, Clifford and T-bone get a bit spooked. Cleo takes the opportunity to play a series of naughty tricks on them, but then finds them not believing her when she really needs them! She learns that it isn't nice to play tricks on people.

  • S01E27 Leaf of Absence

    • September 21, 2000
    • PBS

    T-bone asks Clifford to keep an eye on a pile of leaves he has collected, but even though he knows he shouldn't, Clifford simply can't resist jumping into them. When the wind picks up, Clifford realizes he hasn't taken his responsibility seriously enough. Clifford spends the afternoon re-collecting the pile and T-bone is truly grateful when he returns to see his leaves are okay. Clifford learns the importance of keeping a promise.

  • S01E28 Nobody's Perfect

    • September 21, 2000
    • PBS

    It's Silly Sports Day at school and everyone is looking forward to seeing Charley master yet another athletic feat, but Charley is having a messy time trying to learn how to "Jiggly Juggle"! Charley wants to throw in the towel, but he learns that you don't have to be the very best at something to enjoy doing it!

  • S01E29 Teacher's Pet

    • September 22, 2000
    • PBS

    The dogs go to school for the first time and T-Bone worries that he won't be able to keep up with the rest of the class. He works hard and pays close attention to the teacher's directions, and in the end his efforts are rewarded – as are the efforts of every member of the class as each is praised for his/her unique qualities.

  • S01E30 Islander of the Year

    • September 22, 2000
    • PBS

    The library sponsors an essay contest for Islander of the Year and the children all submit their ideas. But somehow, as they tell their tales, Clifford keeps turning up – and is ultimately chosen as the winner! The kids learn that sometimes a real hero is the one you least expect.

  • S01E31 Clifford's Big Surprise

    • September 25, 2000
    • PBS

    Everyone is too busy to play with Clifford one day – because they are too busy planning a surprise party for him! While on his own, Clifford learns that playing by yourself can be fun – and so can having a huge party with all of your friends!

  • S01E32 The Ears Have It

    • September 25, 2000
    • PBS

    Clifford and Cleo are all excited about the town's upcoming celebration complete with a parade and fireworks! But they notice that T-bone isn't quite is enthusiastic and soon learn that he is scared of the loud noises of all the festivities. T-bone learns that the support of good friends can help you manage feelings of fear.

  • S01E33 Tough Enough

    • September 26, 2000
    • PBS

    Thinking that it'll make him more appealing to Sheriff Lewis, T-bone decides to "toughen up." T-bone eventually learns that it's much nicer to be nice than to be tough -- and everyone loves him just the way he is.

  • S01E34 Stars in Your Eyes

    • September 26, 2000
    • PBS

    Charley gets a new telescope and offers to bring it to Emily Elizabeth's "space" theme party. When Jetta mentions that the telescope might get damaged at the party, Charley changes his mind. Thinking that his friends won't want him at the party without his telescope, he decides to stay home. In the end, Charley realizes that his friends like him for who he is rather than what he has.

  • S01E35 Mac's Secret Dog Club

    • July 2, 2001
    • PBS

    Mac starts a club and tries to exclude T-bone. When Cleo and Clifford refuse to join without T-bone, Mac gets lonely being the only member of such an "exclusive" club. Mac soon realizes that it's not fun to be left out and he opens the club to everyone.

  • S01E36 The Dog Park

    • July 2, 2001
    • PBS

    It's a beautiful day at the park, the birds are singing, the sun is shining, and the dogs are playing – much to Mr. Bleakman's annoyance! Mr. Bleakman manages to make the park "off limits" to dogs only to discover that he misses them when they're gone.

  • S01E37 Fluffed Up Cleo

    • July 3, 2001
    • PBS

    When Cleo wins the esteemed honor of Fluffiest Dog of Birdwell Island, it's all she can talk about! Clifford and T-bone bear with the new star, but it takes a lot of patience. When Cleo gets a dose of her own medicine from Mac, she learns that bragging all of the time can be boring – it's okay to be proud of an accomplishment, but be careful to be respectful of others.

  • S01E38 Team Spirit

    • July 3, 2001
    • PBS

    After Jetta tells Vaz that his poor soccer skills are holding back their team, Vaz tries to sit out the rest of the game. In the end, both Jetta and Vaz learn that being part of a team is more important than winning games.

  • S01E39 Clifford on Parade

    • July 4, 2001
    • PBS

    Emily and Charley are having a hard time deciding what kind of float to make for the annual Birdwell Parade. But, with a little help from Clifford, they learn the importance of compromise in making everyone happy.

  • S01E40 Follow the Leader

    • July 4, 2001
    • PBS

    Cleo has a hard time giving up her role as "leader" in a game of Follow The Leader, but soon learns that playing with friends is more fun when everyone cooperates and takes turns with one another.

  • S01E41 Good-Bye, T-Bone

    • July 5, 2001
    • PBS

    Clifford and Cleo misunderstand a conversation they overhear, and think T-bone is moving away. They vow to make T-bone's last day on Birdwell Island extra special. They eventually learn to listen to a whole story before jumping to conclusions – but the good friends enjoy a truly special day nonetheless!

  • S01E42 The Truth About Dogs and Cats

    • July 5, 2001
    • PBS

    When two cats "move in" to the tree next door to T-bone, the dogs try to everything to get rid of them, but they soon discover that they have no real reason not to like the cats. The dogs learn that, just because individuals are different, it doesn't mean they can't be friends.

  • S01E43 The Big Sleepover

    • July 6, 2001
    • PBS

    Emily is going off the Island for a night and asks Charley to babysit Clifford. The day goes pretty well, but when night falls Clifford really misses Emily. The whole town bands together to get the big red dog through the night, and they learn that this community has the kind of spirit that can accomplish anything if they put their minds to it!

  • S01E44 Dog for a Day

    • July 6, 2001
    • PBS

    Fed up with his "responsibilities," Charley decides he would like to lead a dog's life--no chores, no school, no problems. But courtesy of a hilarious dream he learns that while being a dog is just fine, he likes being just who he is.

  • S01E45 T-Bone, Dog About Town

    • July 9, 2001
    • PBS

    A cute little poodle named Mimi comes to Birdwell Island on vacation and T-bone gets a crush. He starts trying to be the kind of dog he thinks she will like, but learns that it's always best to just be yourself.

  • S01E46 Clifford's Big Heart

    • July 9, 2001
    • PBS

    Clifford works hard to try to make Emily the perfect Valentine to show her how much he loves her. In the end, he learns it's his presence, not presents, that means the most to Emily Elizabeth.

  • S01E47 Who Me, Jealous?

    • July 10, 2001
    • PBS

    Mrs. Diller is taking care of Susie, her sister's adorable little puppy, for the weekend. To Cleo it appears that Mrs. Diller likes the cute little puppy better than she likes Cleo! So Cleo determines to "out-cute" the puppy and win back Mrs. Diller's affection. But she soon learns that Mrs. Diller thinks Cleo is perfect just the way she is.

  • S01E48 A Bunny in a Haystack

    • July 10, 2001
    • PBS

    When Emily brings home the class bunny, Clifford, Cleo and T-bone learn what a big responsibility it is to take care of a pet!

  • S01E49 Clothes Don't Make the Dog

    • July 11, 2001
    • PBS

    T-bone gets a new sweater, but when Mac teases him about it he gets too embarrassed to wear it. He soon learns that it's not what you wear that makes others like you.

  • S01E50 Short-Changed

    • July 11, 2001
    • PBS

    When family friend Skyscraper Jackson comes to visit, Emily worries that Clifford prefers the attentions of a super-tall basketball player to the attentions of a short little girl. But Emily soon learns that love comes in all sizes.

  • S01E51 The Kibble Crook

    • July 12, 2001
    • PBS

    T-bone can't resist sneaking a bite – well, okay the whole bowl – of Cleo's new dog food. When Cleo gets upset, T-bone blames it on another dog and sends our fearless friends on a wild goose chase. But T-bone ultimately confesses that there is no other dog, and he learns that he must take responsibility for his own mistakes.

  • S01E52 Screaming for Ice Cream

    • July 12, 2001
    • PBS

    Charley and Emily Elizabeth find themselves up to their elbows in ice cream when Charley takes it upon himself to serve ice cream while his father is at a Doctor's appointment. Charley learns that there are some responsibilities kids should not attempt to shoulder without the help of an adult.

  • S01E53 New Dog in Town

    • July 13, 2001
    • PBS

    In a heartwarming flashback story, we learn how Clifford's enormous size frightened T-bone when they met for the first time. T-bone learns that "you can't judge a book by it's cover" – and friends come in all shapes and sizes.

  • S01E54 Get Well

    • July 13, 2001
    • PBS

    Emily Elizabeth comes down with a bad cold and Clifford and friends want to help her feel better. Using their imaginations, creativity, and the resources around them, they create a card, collect flowers and fashion a small gift. When they present their offerings to Emily Elizabeth, it is obvious they have succeeded in making her feel cared for and loved. The dogs learn that it's the thought behind a gift that matters most.

  • S01E55 Babysitter Blues

    • July 16, 2001
    • PBS

    Mr. Bleakman is ready for a quiet relaxing weekend of oil painting. But a monkey wrench is thrown in the works when he is asked to babysit Clifford for the day. Mr. Bleakman struggles to find a way to keep Clifford out of his way, but soon discovers that the big, red dog has much to teach him about being spontaneous and having fun!

  • S01E56 Saturday Morning

    • July 16, 2001
    • PBS

    When T-bone's "special Saturday time" with Sheriff Lewis doesn't turn out the way he expected one week, he goes on a quest to see how others spend their Saturdays. He learns that there are many different ways to spend time with the people you love.

  • S01E57 Best Paw Forward

    • July 17, 2001
    • PBS

    Cement is being poured at the new Birdwell Island recreation center and the kids and dogs are invited to leave their handprints in the cement. But it is quickly discovered that Clifford's paw print is just too big to stay! Seeing Clifford's disappointment, his friends work together to find a way to include Clifford – and everyone's delighted when Clifford's paw print becomes the new wading pool for the very young children of Birdwell Island.

  • S01E58 Then Came Bob

    • July 17, 2001
    • PBS

    Vaz babysits for Bob - a cute, but not very well-behaved little dog that Dr. Dihn recently acquired from the dog pound. This little mischief-maker is very good at getting into trouble – and causing Clifford to get the blame! Several people think Clifford has suddenly developed some very bad habits – but Emily Elizabeth never doubts her big dog for a minute. The truth about Bob finally comes out and Clifford receives apologies from all his doubters.

  • S01E59 Friends, Morning, Noon, and Night

    • July 18, 2001
    • PBS

    Cleo and Clifford are excited to learn that Cleo will be Clifford's houseguest for a weekend while her house is being painted! But soon Cleo is filling Clifford's doghouse with her stuff, taking over his bed, and butting in on his time alone with Emily Elizabeth. It takes time, but Cleo eventually learns that being a good houseguest means respecting the needs of your host.

  • S01E60 Mr. Bleakman's Special Day

    • July 18, 2001
    • PBS

    Mr. Bleakman appears to the dogs to be particularly grumpy one day. At first they are upset with him, but then they overhear Mrs. Howard say that sometimes a grumpy attitude can be changed through acts of kindness. This inspires the dogs to perform a series of "secret good deeds" to see if they can turn Mr. Bleakman's frown into a smile. They are surprised to learn that performing kind acts makes them feel much better too!

  • S01E61 Doggie Garden

    • October 3, 2001
    • PBS

    It's "Keep Birdwell Beautiful" month and the kids are doing their part by planting a flower garden. Seeing this, the dogs decide to create a doggie flower garden of their own. But when Cleo hears that "almost anything grows" in Birdwell Island soil, she decides she'd much rather grow a garden full of dog toys! She soon learns, however, that working alone for a selfish end is not nearly as rewarding as working together for the whole community.

  • S01E62 Captain Birdwell's Treasure

    • October 3, 2001
    • PBS

    Clifford and his dog friends find the long-lost trunk of Captain Birdwell, filled with wonderful items brought to the Island by the explorer long ago. But through a misunderstanding, Jetta is given credit for the discovery. She knows that telling the truth is the right thing to do, but she can't resist the promise of a gold medal award. It doesn't take long for her to realize, however, that awards don't give much pleasure when they're not deserved.

  • S01E63 Welcome to the Doghouse

    • October 10, 2001
    • PBS

    In this flashback episode we see some of the challenges the Howards faced when they arrived on Birdwell Island with a very big red dog! Where will Clifford live? How will they feed him? What will they use as his water dish? The folks of Birdwell Island work together to help the new arrivals solve their dilemmas, forging strong new friendships in the process.

  • S01E64 Promises, Promises

    • October 10, 2001
    • PBS

    Jetta and Emily Elizabeth make plans to spend Saturday at the beach together, but Jetta breaks the play date when a "better offer" from an older girl comes along. However, when the older girl calls and cancels on Jetta, Jetta finally understands how Emily Elizabeth must have felt. She now realizes that being a good friend means keeping a promise.

  • S01E65 Clifford's Hiccups

    • October 17, 2001
    • PBS

    Clifford gets a bad case of the hiccups – and that's a real problem with a dog the size of Clifford! His dog friends work together to come up with various remedies for Clifford. They are not successful and the hiccups eventually go away on their own. But Clifford expresses to his friends how good it feels to know they care so much about him.

  • S01E66 It's My Party

    • October 17, 2001
    • PBS

    When Jetta throws a "movie-watching" party, she expects everyone to do things her way – which in this case means watching home-movies of herself. The other kids try their best, but are soon bored and take a vote to go outside and make their own movie with Vaz's movie camera. Jetta is encouraged to join them, but stubbornly refuses. But she soon learns that it's more fun to play when everyone has a voice in deciding what to do together.

  • S01E67 Clifford Cleans His Room

    • October 24, 2001
    • PBS

    Clifford's good friends come over to help him clean out his doghouse, determined to get rid of all the old "junk" he no longer uses. But before long Clifford realizes that each item holds a special memory and can't be parted with. Mac thinks this is nonsense, until he is reminded of a memory in which he was included. He then understands, along with Clifford, that one dog's "junk" can be another dog's treasure.

  • S01E68 Baby Makes Four

    • October 24, 2001
    • PBS

    Jetta gets a new baby brother and at first is extremely proud to be a big sister. But when she realizes this means she will now have to share the spotlight with the baby, she goes all out to get back her position as the "center of attention." She eventually learns, however, that being a good "big sister" is far more rewarding than being the "star of the show."

  • S01E69 Jetta's Tall Tale

    • October 31, 2001
    • PBS

    Jetta feels a twinge of jealousy when the other children make a fuss over mily Elizabeth's wonderful big pet Clifford, so she blurts out a story about her own wonderful big pet – a huge parrot named Lulu. But the little lie quickly grows into a big mess, forcing Jetta to dress Clifford up as a bird to keep the lie from being exposed. Her conscience finally makes her do the right thing and she apologizes for having created the lie in the first place.

  • S01E70 The Big Fetch

    • October 31, 2001
    • PBS

    Vaz is new at being a paperboy and is struggling with getting the papers onto people's doorsteps. Cleo steps in and discovers that she can earn treats by helping out! She recruits Clifford and T-bone and together they enjoy helping Vaz out – and getting treats. But before long Cleo has forgotten about the "helping out" part and is only concerned with getting treats. Clifford and T-bone help her rediscover that helping for its own sake is its own reward.

  • S01E71 Potluck Party Pooper

    • November 7, 2001
    • PBS

    The Howards are having a party and everyone they know will be attending. Everyone but Mr. Bleakman, that is. The old "party pooper" insists that he'd rather stay home and do his usual Saturday afternoon routine. But Clifford and Emily Elizabeth and her friends won't give up on trying to convince Mr. Bleakman that trying something new can be fun! Finally they are able to convince him to join them and a great time is had by all.

  • S01E72 The Best Gift

    • November 7, 2001
    • PBS

    Emily Elizabeth believes she has the perfect gift for her mother's birthday. She plans to spend the entire afternoon with her mother and the reading of a poem written just for her mom. Charley agrees that the gift is perfect, but Jetta has other ideas. Emily Elizabeth agrees to at least try some of Jetta's ideas. But in the end she realizes that the gift she created from her heart really is the best gift.

  • S01E73 Two's Company

    • November 14, 2001
    • PBS

    All of the dogs are so excited that their old friend K.C. is back on the island for a couple of days. Cleo, however, is particularly excited and focuses all of her attention on him – at the expense of ignoring T-bone and Clifford. She discovers that being a good friend means you should be kind and considerate to all your friends and not take any of them for granted.

  • S01E74 Fair Weather Friend

    • November 14, 2001
    • PBS

    Mac is particularly disappointed when rainy weather threatens to ruin the upcoming Back-To-School Barbecue held every year at Jetta's house. The other dogs, seeing his disappointment, vow to find a way to stop the rain from falling. It doesn't take long for them to realize that you can't change the weather. But Mac's disappointment is replaced with delight that his friends would go to such lengths to try and help him.

  • S01E75 Topsy Turvy Day

    • November 21, 2001
    • PBS

    Jetta and Emily trade dogs for the Island's annual Topsy Turvy Day, a day when everything gets turned around. Jetta learns that being kind and thoughtful gets you a lot farther than being bossy.

  • S01E76 Clifford's Charm School

    • November 21, 2001
    • PBS

    Mrs. Bleakman is having a very special party for her book club members and Cleo and Mac convince Clifford that his regular good manners won't be good enough for the event. Clifford believes he is just fine the way he is, but Cleo and Mac insist on teaching him some special "fancy" manners. In the end, Clifford decides to just be himself – and ends up saving the party by providing shade for Mrs. Bleakman's guests.

  • S01E77 Forgive & Forget

    • November 28, 2001
    • PBS

    When Clifford forgets a play date, Cleo gets really upset. After all, she would never do that to a friend. Cleo won't even accept Clifford's apologies. But T-bone points out to Cleo that maybe she is the one who isn't being a good friend. After all, Clifford did apologize – and a good friend would never hold a grudge. Cleo learns that good friends forgive (and forget!).

  • S01E78 Mimi's Back in Town

    • November 28, 2001
    • PBS

    T-Bone really likes Mimi, the little brown poodle that visits the Island on occasion. T-Bone is very excited to hear she's coming back again! But when Cleo starts teasing him about how much he likes Mimi, T-Bone feels embarrassed and uncomfortable. He finally confronts Cleo about it and Cleo learns that teasing can be anything that makes someone feel uncomfortable.

  • S01E79 Blanket Blues

    • December 5, 2001
    • PBS

    Cleo spies Clifford's favorite blanket – one he has had since he was a puppy – and proclaims it the perfect cape for Super T-Bone. Clifford reluctantly allows his friends to use the blanket, if they promise to be very careful. The game turns rambunctious, the blanket gets dirty – and Clifford gets upset. Cleo and T-Bone realize that to be a good friend you should listen to and respect the wishes and property of others.

  • S01E80 Dino Clifford

    • December 5, 2001
    • PBS

    Vaz's big sister Teresa is home from college and ready to dig for dinosaur bones & fossils on Birdwell Island! Who more perfect to help her dig than Clifford and his dog friends? Everybody has great luck digging up fossils that will complete a dinosaur skeleton that Teresa is piecing together – everybody but T-Bone that is. But by believing in himself, T-Bone ultimately comes up with one of the most important bones needed to complete the job.

Season 2

  • S02E01 That's Snow Lie

    • May 21, 2002
    • PBS

    Cleo pretends to hurt her paw so she won't have to embarrass herself on the ice rink.

  • S02E02 A Friend in Need

    • May 21, 2002
    • PBS

    Jetta insists on taking on a big job so she can be the "hero", but soon learns that it's okay to graciously accept help when it is needed and offered by good friends.

  • S02E03 Fan Mail

    • May 22, 2002
    • PBS

    Elizabeth writes a fan letter to her favorite pop star and discovers – with the help of Mr. Bleakman - that sometimes wishes do come true.

  • S02E04 Hooray for Cleo

    • May 22, 2002
    • PBS

    Cleo withholds information which makes everyone think she's a beach ball playing hero, then learns that there are many kinds of heroes – and the best ones tell the truth.

  • S02E05 Nothing to Fur but Fur Itself

    • May 23, 2002
    • PBS

    Having been scared by a ghost movie, T-Bone resolves to not let fear get the better of him - easier said than done.

  • S02E06 Jetta's Project

    • May 23, 2002
    • PBS

    When Jetta decides she really wants to win a model-building contest, she exploits her friendship with Charley and Emily to get her way. But she soon learns that things work out much better when you treat your friends with respect.

  • S02E07 Stinky Friends

    • May 24, 2002
    • PBS

    Clifford can't resist going into a field to play – even after Emily Elizabeth tells him he's not allowed. He and his friends soon learn that rules are there for a reason and it's a good idea to follow them!

  • S02E08 He's Wonderful Mr. Bleakman

    • May 24, 2002
    • PBS

    Mr. Bleakman gets a little grumpy when Clifford messes up his new potato garden, making Emily almost wish that he weren't her neighbor; but through flashbacks she is reminded of all the nice things he's done; and Emily learns that under his sometimes gruff exterior he is a nice man and a very good neighbor.

  • S02E09 Magic in the Air

    • May 27, 2002
    • PBS

    When the Peter Poundstone, Magician craze sweeps the island, Charely gets carried away with the magic and neglects an important assignment. Charley learns that you can have fun but you have to be responsible to.

  • S02E10 Everyone Loves Clifford

    • May 27, 2002
    • PBS

    When Emily Elizabeth scratches Clifford's "sweet spot" his back leg starts thumping and the whole island shakes! But the kindness and love everyone feels toward Clifford causes them to keep trying to find a way for him to get the good scratching he deserves.

  • S02E11 Clifford Grows Up

    • May 28, 2002
    • PBS

    The Howards do their best to make Clifford comfortable after he's grown too big for their city apartment. They finally move to Birdwell Island, because making Clifford happy is so very important to them.

  • S02E12 Jetta's Sweater

    • May 28, 2002
    • PBS

    Jetta inadvertently gives Emily Elizabeth a sweater that was a gift from her grandma. When she realizes her mistake, she resorts to all kinds of tricks to get it back. But in the end she realizes that just being honest would have made everything a whole lot easier.

  • S02E13 Big Hearted T-Bone

    • May 29, 2002
    • PBS

    T-Bone generously offers to watch Cleo's niece KiKi so Cleo can get some rest. But his honorable intentions are challenged when his female friend Mimi comes to town and T-Bone must choose between responsibility and pleasure.

  • S02E14 Cleo's Valentine Surprise

    • May 29, 2002
    • PBS

    Cleo, with some help from K.C., goes overboard preparing a special gift for Clifford and T-Bone. But when she doesn't get a big gift in return, she learns to recognize the joy in giving.

  • S02E15 Embarrassing Moments

    • May 30, 2002
    • PBS

    When Vaz rips his pants during a soccer game, everyone helps him feel better by telling their own tales of embarrassing moments. Jetta insists these things never happen to her, but even she ends up laughing at her own potential for embarrassing moments.

  • S02E16 Lucky Charm

    • May 30, 2002
    • PBS

    After losing her lucky stone, Emily Elizabeth loses her confidence.

  • S02E17 Princess Cleo

    • September 18, 2002
    • PBS

    Cleo discovers her grandmother was a Queen – and that makes her a Princess! She begins to enjoy all the privileges she believes come with being a Princess – but soon learns that her friends are more important to her than any crown or title could ever be.

  • S02E18 Basketball Stories

    • September 18, 2002
    • PBS

    Skyscraper Jackson has come to Birdwell Island for a big exhibition game, which Charley wouldn't miss for anything – except a bad cold. But Emily, Vaz and Jetta each write a story about the game for Charley from their different points of view. Charley gets to relive the game through his friend's stories and they have a lot of fun writing and reading them to him.

  • S02E19 Doggie Detectives

    • September 25, 2002
    • PBS

    Equipment is disappearing from the local playground and it's up to K.C., inspired by the Detective Mike books he likes so much, to figure out what happened. He enlists the help of Clifford and the gang to form the "Doggy Detectives" to solve the mystery and the whole gang soon discovers the joy of discovery available in reading a good book!

  • S02E20 Camping It Up

    • September 25, 2002
    • PBS

    Because she thinks camping is going to be boring, Jetta tries to bring all the comforts of home into the woods. But she soon realizes that there's more than one way to have a good time – and sometimes the simple way is just perfect.

  • S02E21 Cleo Gets a Cone

    • October 2, 2002
    • PBS

    The dogs see another dog wearing a cone collar and Cleo and Mac make assumptions about the other dog's "weakness of character" (she should have been able to stop scratching!) However, a few days later, Cleo is forced to "walk a mile in her cone" when she herself can't stop scratching – and the experience teaches her compassion.

  • S02E22 A Job Well Read

    • October 2, 2002
    • PBS

    Jetta volunteers to watch her baby brother Cosmo but finds him a more energetic than she was expecting. With the help of her good friends Charley and Emily, she's convinced to try reading to the little guy – and activity that Cosmo really loves!

  • S02E23 When I Grow Up

    • October 9, 2002
    • PBS

    When Jetta hears that Charley wants to be a Martial Arts Master when he grows up, she gives him a hard time about it. But Jetta soon learns that everyone's dreams are valuable and worthy.

  • S02E24 Not Now, I'm Busy

    • October 9, 2002
    • PBS

    When K.C. tells the gang he's too busy to play with them today, Cleo feels slighted. Eventually the dogs learn that K.C. is moving to the island to be an Assistance Dog for Bruno's elderly mother. The dogs learn that even though sometimes friends aren't always available, they're still friends.

  • S02E25 Special T-Bone

    • October 16, 2002
    • PBS

    When Emily Elizabeth starts work on a project titled "What Makes Me Special," it gets all the dogs to thinking about what makes them special. T-Bone isn't quite sure, but soon discovers that he has a special gift of making others feel good.

  • S02E26 Jetta's Sneak Peek

    • October 16, 2002
    • PBS

    Jetta can't resist reading Emily Elizabeth's journal, but soon learns that it's important to respect someone's privacy.

  • S02E27 Vaz Goes Down the Tubes

    • October 23, 2002
    • PBS

    Vaz gets a new satellite dish with 632 channels and begins to lose himself to the world of TV until Clifford and his friends help him realize that he's missing out on some very fun and important real life experiences.

  • S02E28 Cyber Puppy Problems

    • October 23, 2002
    • PBS

    When Mac worries that Jetta love her mechanical toy dog more than he loves her, his friends rally around to help him get through his crisis of confidence.

  • S02E29 Another Fine Mess

    • October 30, 2002
    • PBS

    Emily Elizabeth keeps putting off the responsibility of cleaning her room. She soon learns that taking care of responsibility now can save a lot of trouble later.

  • S02E30 King Mac

    • October 30, 2002
    • PBS

    When T-Bone thinks he is responsible for getting Mac in trouble, he goes overboard to help Mac in any way he can. But Mac shows a lack of respect for their friendship by taking advantage of his little friend's guilt.

  • S02E31 Who Moved My Bone

    • November 6, 2002
    • PBS

    When Cleo accuses T-Bone of trying to steal her bone, Clifford gets caught in the middle of his two feuding friends. His efforts finally pay off when Cleo and T-Bone realize that their friendship is worth more than a silly old bone.

  • S02E32 Clifford the Pirate King

    • November 6, 2002
    • PBS

    After reading the book Treasure Island in school, the kids decide to throw a "Treasure Island" theme party. Clifford helps them prepare for the festivities on Charley's houseboat. But once the party begins, they discover Clifford is too big for the boat. The kids choose to relocate the party rather than let Clifford feel left out.

  • S02E33 Clifford's Cookie Craving

    • November 13, 2002
    • PBS

    Mr. Bleakman bakes a giant cookie for the Birdwell Fair, then leaves it unattended. Clifford gets one whiff of it and, try as he might, simply can't resist the temptation to taste it. Mr. Bleakman forgives the big dog when he realizes that everyone makes mistakes – including the mistake of leaving too big of a temptation in front of a child.

  • S02E34 Jetta's Friend

    • November 13, 2002
    • PBS

    When her pen pal visits the island, nothing goes as Jetta planned, but to her own surprise, she has fun anyway!

  • S02E35 Fishing Lessons

    • November 20, 2002
    • PBS

    Charley promises to teach Emily Elizabeth how to fish, then keeps putting it off until "tomorrow." Emily Elizabeth and Jetta help him to realize that once a promise is made, it should be honored and respected.

  • S02E36 No Baths for Cleo

    • November 20, 2002
    • PBS

    To avoid baths, Cleo runs away from home. With the help of her friends, she comes to understand and respect the fact that giving Cleo a bath is just one of the many ways Mrs. Diller shows her love.

  • S02E37 Flood of Imagination

    • February 17, 2003
    • PBS

    It's raining and Cleo's going stir-crazy with boredom! But Clifford comes to her rescue by helping her to imagine an exciting action/adventure story.

  • S02E38 Lights Out

    • February 17, 2003
    • PBS

    Mr. Bleakman and Clifford save the day when a big power failure threatens to paralyze Birdwell Island.

  • S02E39 A Big Help

    • February 18, 2003
    • PBS

    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.

  • S02E40 The Trouble with Kittens

    • February 18, 2003
    • PBS

    When kittens Betty and Billy insist on playing in Mr. Bleakman's yard, Clifford does his best to keep them out. But when they wreak havoc in the yard, Clifford gets the blame from Mr. Bleakman! Mr. Bleakman learns that it's not fair to judge a situation until you have all the facts.

  • S02E41 Led Astray

    • February 19, 2003
    • PBS

    A visiting dog influences Clifford to do things that he knows aren't right. But Clifford soon learns that he can has the strength of character to stand up for himself and what he believes.

  • S02E42 Wedding Bell Blues

    • February 19, 2003
    • PBS

    Ms. Carrington is getting married and the kids speculate about what kind of teacher "Mrs. Grumbly" will be. Based on her name, they assume she will not be very nice. But they soon learn that you can't judge someone until you've actually met them.

  • S02E43 Food for Thought

    • February 20, 2003
    • PBS

    Clifford and his friends are influenced by advertisements for a new dog food.

  • S02E44 Friends Forever

    • February 20, 2003
    • PBS

    When T-Bone learns his old best buddy Burger is coming for a visit, he tells Clifford and Cleo about the time when he was a puppy, and thought he'd never be able to have another friend as good Burger.

  • S02E45 Tie-Dyed Clifford

    • February 21, 2003
    • PBS

    When Clifford accidentally gives himself a bath with tie-dye dyes, he ends up looking like a T-shirt from the 60's! Not wanting to upset Emily, he tries to hide the fact. But soon learns that he can tell the truth to Emily because Emily understands that everyone makes mistakes.

  • S02E46 Stage Struck

    • February 21, 2003
    • PBS

    Mary has always been afraid to perform in front of an audience. But with the help and support of her friend Emily, Mary is able to overcome her stage fright.

  • S02E47 Dog House Rock

    • February 24, 2003
    • PBS

    Mac wants to join the pop band T-Bone has put together, but has a hard time finding where his talents fit in. With the help of his good friends, Mac discovers he has a special talent for writing.

  • S02E48 Guess Who's Coming to Birdwell

    • February 24, 2003
    • PBS

    When a famous dog champion Oscar Owen Bright Like The Sun comes to Birdwell, the dogs go out of their way to impress him. But they soon learn that the best way to impress someone is to just be yourself.

  • S02E49 Little Big Pup

    • February 25, 2003
    • PBS

    A very small new dog named Frankie moves to Birdwell Island and is envious of Clifford's size until he realizes that sometimes being small can be just right.

  • S02E50 Getting to Know You

    • February 25, 2003
    • PBS

    When Clifford moves to the Island he makes friends with T-Bone, but the two dogs soon learn that some adjustments must be made to accommodate their size difference.

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Clifford's Really Big Movie

    • PBS

    Worried that he costs too much to feed, Clifford runs away to join a carnival act and help win a lifetime supply of Tummy Yummies.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Clifford the Big Red Dog: A Big Help

    • PBS

  • SPECIAL 0x3 Clifford The Big Hearted Dog

    • PBS

  • SPECIAL 0x4 Clifford Dog Days of Summer

    • PBS

  • SPECIAL 0x5 Best Buddies

    • PBS

    A ferry tale Cleo comes to town Promises promises Jetta's sneak peek Ears have it Saturday Morning.

  • SPECIAL 0x6 Doghouse Adventures

    • PBS

    Clifford cleans his doghouse Doggie garden Screaming for ice cream Jetta's project Then came Bob Cloths don't make the dog Limelight fright Clifford's cookie craving Guess who's coming to Birdwell.

  • SPECIAL 0x7 Playtime with Clifford

    • PBS

    Tummy trouble Cleo gets a cone Tie-dyed Clifford Team spirit Follow the leader Topsy turvy day That's snow lie Led astray Stars in your eyes Fair weather friend.

  • SPECIAL 0x8 Everyone loves Clifford!

    • PBS

    Jetta's Tall Tale Everyone Loves Clifford Clifford Grows Up Cyber Puppy Problems Welcome To The Doghouse.

  • SPECIAL 0x9 Good Friends

    • PBS

    A Friend In Need Stinky Friends Jetta's Friend Friends Forever Forgive & Forget.

  • SPECIAL 0x10 Puppy Days: Little Puppy, Big Adventure

    • PBS

    Jorge and the dog run Clifford's club house Paw print Picasso Hup hup.

  • SPECIAL 0x11 Doggie Detectives

    • PBS

    The kibble crook Doggie detective Who moved my bone To catch a bird Mac's secret dog club The truth about dogs and cats Good-bye, T-Bone Magic is in the air.