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  • S02E01 Blankie in the Laundry

    • November 2, 2008
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Squacky spills glue and glitter on his blankie and at bedtime, Squacky can't sleep because his blankie is being washed!

  • S02E02 A Super Sweet Night

    • November 9, 2008
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    The Pajanimals come back from a party, each with a bag full of candy. While the others decide to save their candy for later, Cowbella decides to eat all of her candy, but then can't go to sleep.

  • S02E03 Tomorrow is a Brand New Day

    • November 16, 2008
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Apollo is having a bad day and at bedtime, Apollo can't sleep because he is just too upset. The Pajanimals travel to the Night Sky where the Moon tells Apollo that even though today was a bad day, tomorrow is a brand new day!

  • S02E04 Super Squacky

    • November 23, 2008
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Squacky is so excited to be seeing a movie about his favorite superhero tomorrow that he keeps waking up in the middle of the night. In the Land of Hush, Bedtime Bunny sings Squacky a song and teaches him a calming exercise!

  • S02E05 The Not-So Great Outdoors

    • November 30, 2008
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    After a fun day outside, the Pajanimals are surprised to learn that Squacky didn't have a good time and has decided that he's never going outside again! The Pajanimals quickly take Squacky to the Friendly Forest to see Jerry.

  • S02E06 Dream a Happy Dream

    • December 7, 2008
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Cowbella is afraid to go to sleep because she might have a bad dream, so the Pajanimals go to the Friendly Forest to meet Jerry, who assures her that those bad thoughts are just from her imagination.

  • S02E07 A Colorful Problem

    • December 14, 2008
    • PBS Kids Sprout

  • S02E08 Night Will Sing Us to Sleep

    • December 21, 2008
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    At bedtime, the Pajanimals hear lots of nighttime noises - crickets, wind-rustling trees, all escalating to the BOOM of some distant thunder. Sweet Pea Sue is nervous and can't sleep, so they go to the Friendly Forest.

  • S02E09 Missing Mom and Dad

    • December 28, 2008
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    At bedtime, Sweet Pea Sue misses Mum and Dad and wishes she could sneak into their bed where it feels 'warm and safe'. The Pajanimals travel to the Night Sky where the Moon comforts her.

  • S02E10 Light in the Sky

    • January 4, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Squacky has developed a fear of the dark even in his mind. When Squacky has a hard time sleeping because of this, the Pajanimals turn to the Moon for help.

  • S02E11 Home Sweet Home

    • January 11, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    As the Pajanimals get ready for a big trip, they notice that Sweet Pea Sue is packing almost everything she owns because if she has to leave her home, she's taking it with her.

  • S02E12 The Rocket Ride

    • January 18, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Everyone is excited for Apollo because he's finally tall enough to go on a big ride at the amusement park tomorrow, but he's secretly scared to ride on it.

  • S02E13 A Present for Mom

    • January 25, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    It's mum's birthday and Apollo thinks the picture he painted as a present for mum just isn't good enough. When the Pajanimals travel to Birthday Land, Apollo asks Mr. Happy Birthday to help her find the right present.

  • S02E14 Happy Birthday Sweetpea Sue

    • February 1, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    It's Sweet Pea Sue's birthday tomorrow and she is nervous about the party - will everyone have a good time? Will they like the cake? The Pajanimals travel to Birthday Land, to speak to Mr. Happy Birthday.

  • S02E15 Apollo's Special Day

    • February 8, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Tomorrow is Apollo's birthday and Cowbella wishes it was her birthday so she could get all the cake and presents. In fact, she doesn't even want to go to Apollo's party!

  • S02E16 An Octopus Hug

    • February 15, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Sweet Pea Sue can't sleep at bedtime because she's scared of a picture of an octopus she saw in a book. The Pajanimals travel to the Big, Blue Sea to meet Ellie, a real octopus, who is scared of the Pajanimals.

  • S02E17 No Bath for Me

    • February 22, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Cowbella can't sleep because she's itchy from not taking a bath, so the Pajanimals travel to the Big, Blue Sea. When Cowbella tells Ellie that she's never taking a bath again, it turns out Ellie also doesn't like baths either!

  • S02E18 Share Day

    • March 1, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    As the Pajanimals are planning what they are going to bring to 'Share Day' tomorrow at preschool, Sweet Pea gets nervous when she realises she'll have to talk in front of people!

  • S02E19 Puppy Love

    • March 8, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    When the Pajanimals take care of Grandma and Grandpa's puppy, they quickly learn about responsibility. At bedtime, the puppy is still energetic and won't go to sleep, so the Pajanimals travel to the Land of Play.

  • S02E20 Winning Isn't Everything

    • March 15, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Apollo gets upset because he never wins any of the games the Pajanimals are playing, so they travel to the Land of Play, where Coach Whistler invents a game called Pajama Tag.

  • S02E21 Try and Try Again

    • March 22, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    The Pajanimals are excited to have their first baseball practice tomorrow morning, but Apollo is nervous because he isn't sure if he'll be good at baseball. To ease his mind, the Pajanimals travel to the Land of Play.

  • S02E22 Game Day

    • March 29, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    The Pajanimals have been outside all day, playing and having fun, but Squacky has been inside all day playing a video game. At bedtime, Squacky has loads of energy, so the Pajanimals travel to the Land of Play.

  • S02E23 Under the Bed

    • April 5, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    When Squacky thinks he sees a monster under his bed, the Pajanimals travel to Storybook Land and talk to Edwin, who explains that a lot of the things we're scared of are just in our heads.

  • S02E24 Queen for a Night

    • April 12, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    The Pajanimals don't like that Cowbella is being bossy, so they travel to Storybook Land where Edwin makes Cowbella the Queen of the Realm! At first, Cowbella loves being Queen but soon realises it's not as fun as it seems.

  • S02E25 House of Pancakes

    • April 19, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    The Pajanimals learn that tomorrow morning, Mum is making waffles instead of her usual pancakes, which upsets Sweet Pea Sue because she doesn't like trying new things.

  • S02E26 I'm Sorry, Really Sorry

    • April 26, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    When Cowbella accidentally gets paint on Daisy Puff, she and Sweet Pea Sue get into a big fight. The Pajanimals travel to Storybook Land, where Magician Edwin reveals that he had a fight with his friend too.

Season 3

  • S03E01 The Wonderfully Different Squacky

    • February 1, 2013
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Lately, it seems as though the Pajanimals have been noticing a lot of things that Squacky does that are just... different. For example, he says "squalved" into "solved." He even dances differently from the other Pajanimals when doing Sweetpea's "Twirly Whirly" dance. Most of all, he has wings and webbed feet. They say that they like it, but Squacky is bothered by it and needs some help. The Pajanimals visit Granny Pearl the sea turtle in the ocean, and find her tap dancing in her shell. Squacky's never heard of such a thing, but she tells him that she's just a little different - everyone is. It would be boring if everyone was the same. Squacky realizes that he likes his wings, webbed feet, and those other things about him that are unique.

  • S03E02 Time Out for Two

    • February 11, 2013
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    When Squacky and Cowbella have a fight over a plastic guitar, Mom puts them in time out and sends them to their "calm down spots." It works and the two calm down. Sweetpea recommends that when they're mad, they use their words. When they go to bed, they worry that Mom is mad at the because she told them never to do things like hitting or pulling hair, which they did in their fight. They visit the Land of Hush and speak with Bedtime Bunny, who tells the that Mom gave them a time-out because she loves them and wanted to give the a chance to calm down, not because she was mad at them.

  • S03E03 Off to My School Adventure

    • February 3, 2013
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    The Pajanimals are excited that Apollo and Sweetpea Sue are attending school for the first time, but they also have worries, particularly Sweetpea Sue. What if they can't find the bathroom, and what if Cowbella has nothing to do when Sweetpea Sue is gone? They visit with Jerry Bear and Otis the Owl in the Friendly Forest, who help to assuage their fears.

  • S03E04 A Laugh a Minute

    • November 15, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Squacky is excited to show a new magic trick to his fellow Pajanimals, and upset when Sweetpea thinks that what he did do was funny. He didn't mean for it to be funny, but Sweetpea can't help but laugh, even late that night when they're in bed. She and Squacky both need help, so the Pajanimals visit Bedtime Bunny in the Land of Hush. Bedtime Bunny teaches Sweetpea that it's okay to laugh with someone, but never at them, and that she can tell how Squacky feels by observing his face and behavior.

  • S03E05 Snow Business

    • November 22, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Squacky is delighted his new snow globe, but the Pajanimals wish that it was really snowing outside. Suddenly, it is. They get their snow gear to play outside in a hurry, but it's come time for bed, cutting off their chance for some snow fun. Worse, the snow comes to a sudden stop, and they worry that it will all be gone the next day. Sweetpea keeps them all to the plan, but they all still can't help but wish that they were outside playing in the snow, especially once it starts falling again. They take a balloon ride to the Land of Hush and speak with Bedtime Bunny, who tells them that waiting is a part of life. At the moment, there isn't yet enough snow for them to do any fun things like build a snowman or go sledding, but there will be in the morning. They realize that good things do come to those who wait, and snow fun will be waiting for them in the morning, after a good night's rest.

  • S03E06 Oops

    • November 29, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Squacky's been growing up in a lot of ways and tonight's an important night for him - his first time sleeping at night without a diaper. He's excited about being a big duck, excited enough to do his Squacky Dance. That night, though, before bed, he drinks a big glass of water, but doesn't want to get out of bed when he has to use the potty. Late at night, he wets the bed. His fellow Pajanimals help him to get clean and dry, but he feels sad and ashamed. They all travel to the Moon, who helps him to feel less ashamed, and gives him some tips to prevent it from happening again.

  • S03E07 Let's Play Together

    • December 6, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    When Apollo and Sweetpea Sue exclude Squacky and Cowbella from a card game, saying that it's a "big kids game," the two are hurt and angry. That night, the Pajanimals visit the Land of Play and talk with consult Coach Whistler. He helps Apollo and Sweetpea to see that games are only fun when no one is left out, especially when it's your family that wants to join in.

  • S03E08 Special Things

    • December 13, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    The Pajanimals have been having fun playing some imaginative games, but the fun comes to a halt when Apollo wants to use Squacky's blankie as a sail in a game of pirates, but Squacky doesn't want to share it. He says that Apollo can use anything else of his, but he cannot have blankie. The argument is set aside for bathtime, but that night, Apollo's feelings are hurt that Squacky wouldn't share his blankie. The Pajanimals take a trip under the sea and visit with Granny Pearl, who's been making seaweed cookies. Apollo cites this as an example of sharing with friends being good, but is surprised when he offers to pass the plate, and Granny Pearl states that she doesn't let anyone else handle the plate. She asks the Pajanimals if they each have their own special things that they take care of and together they perform a variation of the "I Love to Love My Lovies" song from the original shorts. Apollo realizes that sometimes there some things that are just too special to share, even with your best friend.

  • S03E09 Sing a Pajanimal Song

    • December 20, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    When the Pajanimals form a band, Apollo keeps forgetting the lyrics to their new song and quits out of frustration. The Pajanimals visit Edwin in Storybook Land, who is playing King. Edwin advocates that Apollo practice so he can get better.

  • S03E10 Spooky Costumes

    • December 27, 2009
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    The Pajanimals like to have fun trick-or-treating for Halloween, but Cowbella is scared of the spooky costumes. To help her, they visit Storybook Land and meet Edwin, who is pretending to be a knight. Cowbella talks with him, who tells her that being scared is part of the fun on Halloween. He suggests that if she gets too scared to just remember that they're only costume and the people wearing them are only kids. Even so, it's okay to be afraid sometimes. This reassures Cowbella and she comes to happily anticipate Halloween.

  • S03E11 Ouch

    • January 3, 2010
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    When Apollo falls while scootering and gets a bad scrape, he decides that he's never going to scooter again. He's worried that he'll just get hurt again, but that night, he finds that he's sad. The Pajanimals visit Coach Whistler, who helps Apollo to see that while accidents like this can happen, it's worth the chance when you enjoy doing the activity.

  • S03E12 I Was a Baby

    • January 10, 2010
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Squacky is upset that it seems like the other Pajanimals can do so many more cool things than him, like tying their shoes, dressing themselves, and sliding down the big slide at the park. He feels that he can't do anything cool like they do. They try to cheer him up by telling him about the great things he can do, but he feels that they're all little kid things. Even thinking about happy thoughts doesn't help him, so the Pajanimals visit the ocean to find someone who can help Squacky. There, they meet with Granny Pearl, who helps Squacky to see how much he's grown and learned since he was a baby.

  • S03E13 Team Fort

    • January 17, 2010
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Squacky and Apollo build their very own pillow fort. At first, Sweetpea and Cowbella don't want to play, but when they see how great the two boys's fort is, they want back the stuff they gave them to make it, so that they can build their own fort. Both groups are upset, so they visit the Land of Build It, where they meet up with the beavers Hank and Frank. They advocate teamwork in their building, showing them how they couldn't build the things they build if they didn't work together.

  • S03E14 Off to Work They Go

    • January 24, 2010
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    The Pajanimals are excited by the idea of visiting the park with Mom tomorrow, but upset when they learn that both Mom and Dad have to work and that Aunt Sally is coming to babysit. They try a twirly-whirly dance to cheer up, but when they still have concerns, they visit Hank and Frank in the land of Build It. The two beavers help them to see that without work, nothing would get done in the world, and that their parents are working for them - to give them a nice house to live in, food to eat, and nice pajamas. The Pajanimals appreciate this and realize that they could also have fun with Aunt Sally; she could even take them to the park.

  • S03E15 Mountains of Messiness

    • January 31, 2010
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    The Pajanimals have had fun building pillow and blanket mountains in their room, but things have become a great mess. Their mother tells them to clean up, but they decide it's not worth it since things will just get messy again. That night, Mom is annoyed with them and Cowbella can't find her Princess Lucy unicorn. They visit the Land of Build-It, where Hank and Frank help them to see why cleaning up their messes is important.

  • S03E16 One Teacup, Two Friends

    • February 7, 2010
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Sweetpea Sue and Cowbella are excited that grandma has sent them each a real teacup that she had when she was a kid. Sweetpea's is red and Cowbella's blue, but Sweetpea is sad when hers arrives broken. Apollo suggests that Cowbella could share her teacup, but she doesn't want to, which makes Sweetpea angry. That night the Pajanimals visit the moon, and Sweetpea tells him about the problem. Cowbella realizes that she feels sad because Sweetpea is sad, and the Moon tells her that as family, they care about how each other feels. Cowbella decides that she's going to give Sweetpea her teacup to make her feel better.

  • S03E17 Mom is Amazing

    • February 14, 2010
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    With Mother's Day coming tomorrow, Sweetpea Sue wants the Pajanimals to do something super-special for Mom. They decide to clean up their room to surprise her and when this works out well, they decide to do all her jobs the next day, but begin to find themselves in over their heads. They decide to visit The Moon, who helps them come up with ideas for how to celebrate their mom.

  • S03E18 The Cow's Meow

    • February 21, 2010
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    When Sweetpea Sue and Cowbella play a game of house, Sweetpea Sue insists that Cowbella must be the puppy, but Cowbella really wants to be a kitty. Sweetpea Sue won't even accept Cowbella's compromise of being a puppy that meows, and insists that Cowbella can't play if she won't do it her way. The Pajanimals decide to try something they can all do, a Twirly Whirly dance, but Cowbella meows throughout the dance, aggravating Sweetpea. That night, both are angry with each other, so the Pajanimals all visit the Friendly Forest to speak with Jerry Bear and Otis the Owl. The two give the Pajanimals an example of how they play together and Cowbella and Sweetpea work out their argument.

  • S03E19 No More Bullies

    • February 28, 2010
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    When Apollo loses a game of "Cowbella Says," he decides that he doesn't want to play anymore. When Sweetpea Sue talks to him, he asks her seemingly out of nowhere if she thinks that his ears are too big. She wonders why and he explains that some kids at school said that they were, and that he's bad at playing games and they'll never let him play again. Sweetpea tells him that those kids don't know what they're talking about, and the other Pajanimals do too. This seems to cheer Apollo up, and so does a game of Pajanimal Freeze Dance. That night, though, Apollo admits to Sweetpea Sue that he doesn't want to go to school the next day, as the kids are mean to him every day and he doesn't know how to make them stop. The Pajanimals all visit Jerry Bear and Otis the Owl in the Friendly Forest. Jerry tells Apollo that the bullying is not his fault and shares some things that worked for him when he was bullied as a cub, including talking with parents and teachers about the problem.

  • S03E20 We're Going Camping

    • March 7, 2010
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    The Pajanimals are excited - this weekend, they're going camping. That is, until Squacky, Sweetpea Sue and Cowbella learn that camping involves sleeping outside, and they're scared. Even their nighttime bath fails to calm them down, and they need some help. They have a nighttime visit to Otis and Jerry in the Friendly Forest, who tell them that they sleep outside at night every night. They have a lot of fun, playing with fireflies, and they remind the Pajanimals that even though they'll be outside, they'll be in a tent, sleeping with Mom and Dad. The Pajanimals are reassured that they'll have a wonderful adventure.

  • S03E21 The Dentist Jitters

    • February 9, 2013
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Sweetpea Sue's first visit to the dentist is tomorrow and she's a bit nervous and scared. The Pajanimals try thinking of happy thoughts to help her, but when she's still scared, they visit Edwin the Magician in Storybook Land. It just so happens that Edwin is pretending to be a royal dentist and he helps her to feel less nervous by showing her exactly what happens during a dentist's visit, with Apollo as a brave volunteer.

  • S03E22 I Can Do it Better

    • March 21, 2010
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Apollo & Sweetpea Sue keep trying to out-do each other and Cowbella & Squacky are getting tired of their arguing. Sweetpea Sue manages to get them to stick to the plan when it comes to getting ready for bed, but the two nevertheless continue their game one-upmanship. The Pajanimals all visit the Land of Build-It, where the beavers Hank and Frank help Apollo & Sweetpea see that rather than trying to compete with each other, it's better for them to cheer each other's achievements.

  • S03E23 Mind Your Manners

    • March 28, 2010
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    The Pajanimals grandmother is coming over to eat their house, and this is a problem because the Pajanimals have forgotten their manners. They slurp, burp and don't act polite. They visit with Edwin the magician in Storybook Land, who is playing the role of a king, who teaches them proper manners.

  • S03E24 Accidents Can Happen

    • April 4, 2010
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    Cowbella is embarrassed after having an accident on the way to the bathroom, but Sweetpea Sue tells her that everyone makes mistakes. After another accident, though, Cowbella is very upset. Quite worried, she can't get to sleep, so the Pajanimals go under the sea and visit Granny Pearl the turtle. She assures Cowbella that sometimes some things take longer to learn than others.

  • S03E25 Joy to the World

    • March 5, 2013
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    The Pajanimals are celebrating Christmas. Apollo made a rocket to hang on the tree, Cowbella made a snowflake, and Squacky is excitedly wrapping presents. It's even started to snow, and they're excited about building snowmen. Squacky's thoughts have turned to giving away his old toys in anticipation of receiving the Fantastic Splash Super Sub Tub. The Pajanimals remind Squacky, though, that Christmas presents are always a surprise, and he begins to get worried and can't sleep. The Pajanimals decide to visit The Moon, who is dressed up in a Santa hat. Taking a look down the Earth below, the Pajanimals gain some perspective, and the Moon helps them to see that the excitement of Christmas is about more than just presents. Together, they all sing "Jingle Bells," and Squacky realizes he'll still be happy even if he doesn't get the Fantastic Splash Super Sub Tub.

  • S03E26 Pajanimal Dance Party

    • April 18, 2010
    • PBS Kids Sprout

    When the Pajanimals find themselves in the unusual position of being fully ready for bed well before bedtime, Sweetpea Sue decides that they should have a Pajanimal Dance Party. They do her favorite dance - the Twirly Whirly, then Squacky's, the Pajama Freeze Dance. Cowbella's choice is the Jiggle Giggle Dance, but during the dance, Squacky and Cowbella bump each other's heads and get mad at each other. Apollo tells them that they need to end the fight, and they can do so by saying "I'm sorry" to each other. They do so, and sing a song about it. They then finish the party with Apollo's choice, the Pajarama Bounce. That night, the Pajanimals sing themselves to sleep with the full "La La Lullaby" song (as in the original shorts), rather than their mother performing the song.

  • S03E27 Unknown

    • PBS Kids Sprout

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