Franklin - Season 2

Series: Franklin

4.3

(32)

Episodes

Rating

TVG

Year

1998

Language

English

Publisher

Nelvana Enterprises Inc.

About

Franklin the turtle is learning how he fits in the world and how the world fits him. He is a unique character who makes an instant connection with kids. Join Franklin and his friends Bear, Snail, Rabbit, Beaver, and Goose and discover the world along with them.

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Episodes

1. Franklin's Visitor / Franklin Not-So-Broken Bone

23m

With the best of intentions, Franklin finds a companion for his pet gold fish. Initially, he does not notice the water in Goldie's fish bowl is no longer calm. When Franklin himself is paired up with an incompatible playmate, he begins to appreciate why his goldfish is so unhappy. / Skunk is getting a lot of attention because of the "really cool" cast on her arm. Franklin finds a way to share the same experience without having an accident first. He soon learns that wearing a cast may have it's perks, but there's is a down side too.

2. Franklin's Gift / Franklin Growing Up Fast

23m

Franklin takes time and care in making a present for Mother's Day. As the big day fast approaches, Franklin begins to have doubts about his handmade offering and sets out to replace it with a store-bought gift. / During an old home movie of Mr. Turtle as a child, Franklin realizes his parents were once his size. Some misinterpreted comments, lead Franklin to think he's on the threshold of adulthood. He sets his childhood aside to prepare for the ultimate growth spurt.

3. Franklin the Spy / Franklin's the Library Book

23m

Using a hidden tape recorder, secret agents Franklin and Bear, eavesdrop on the conversations of their family and friends. It's all fun and games until Franklin and Bear intercept a real secret and take their imaginary spy game too far. / Agreeing to accept the responsibilities of a borrower, Franklin is issued a library card. Unfortunately, Franklin leaves his first book out in the rain. His attempt to remedy the situation without his parents' help only make his problems worse.

4. Franklin's Kite / Franklin and the Babysitter

23m

Franklin has regrets about discarding his broken kite after Fox rescues it from the trash and fixes it. When Franklin is asked to donate a toy for the school fund-raiser, he gains some hands-on experience in the art of toy repair from Mr. Fox and his son. / Mom and Dad are going away on an overnight excursion and are leaving Franklin with his beloved Grandmother. Granny comes down with a cold and Mrs. Muskrat is called at the last minute. Franklin's displeasure with the substitute babysitter is turned around after he and Mrs. Muskrat work together to get out of a tight spot.

5. Franklin and the Broken Globe / Franklin's Valentines

23m

Franklin and Bear break the classroom globe, but their friend Goose conveniently accepts the blame. The resulting unhappiness that Goose feels begins to trouble Franklin and Bear. It becomes clear, the only way to restore their friend's self-confidence is to admit what really happened to the globe. / During the classroom Valentines party, Franklin makes the distressing discovery that his handmade cards were lost en-route to school. Franklin is moved by how understanding his classmates are and decides he'll celebrate their friendships in a special way.

6. Franklin's Family Treasure / Franklin's Music Lessons

23m

Franklin is given a family keepsake but doesn't appreciate its significance until after he has traded it away. With the help of his Grandmother, Franklin sets out to recover the lost treasure. He learns some fascinating family history in the process. / Franklin and Beaver are inspired to take piano lessons after a touring musician gives a concert at their school. Franklin's commitment to practice every day begins to slide, until he learns how well his diligent friend, Beaver, plays the piano.

7. Franklin Takes A Trip / Franklin's Bicycle Helmet

23m

Franklin is initially disappointed when his parents take him on a trip to a pioneer village instead of to an amusement park. But once he gets caught up in the pioneer spirit, Franklin discovers that the early settlers were doing fun things long before the roller coasters was invented. / Franklin can not wait to show off his flashy, new bicycle helmet, until he overhears some friends commenting on how funny it looks. Franklin becomes reluctant to wear his new helmet in public and has to decide if he should ignore the opinions of others and be confident about what he chooses to like

8. Franklin's Birthday Party / Franklin's Nickname

23m

Franklin gets carried away with his birthday plans and offers to take all of his friends to a spectacular party at Tamarack Point. Mom and Dad insist on something less extravagant. Not wanting to disappoint his friends, Franklin endeavors to create something equally as fun in his own neighbourhood. / Everyone loves the nickname Franklin thought up for Bear. Everyone except for Bear. When Franklin is given a nickname he isn't fond of, he begins to understand that good-spirited kidding has its place, but feelings can be hurt when it's taken too far.

9. Franklin and Otter'S Visit / Franklin's Collection

23m

Otter is coming to visit her old neighbourhood and Franklin can't wait to resume the great friendship they once shared. But when Otter arrives, the two friends become aware of how some things have changed since she moved away. / Mr. Owl invites his students to bring a collection to school for show and tell. Franklin has trouble deciding what he wants to collect and with time running out, he becomes concerned that he will be the only one in class without something interesting to share.

10. Franklin Says Sorry / Franklin And The Fire

23m

Franklin spoils Bear's tree fort surprise when he blabs an entrusted secret to Fox. Now, Bear does not want to share anything with Franklin, including his friendship. Franklin's best efforts to set things right are unsuccessful until he learns the importance of saying, "sorry." / A devastating fire at Mr. Mole's store leaves Franklin worried about fire safety in his own home. When Franklin's methods of fire prevention get a little out-of-hand, Mom and Dad decide it's time to conduct a family fire-drill.

Extended Details

SeriesFranklin

Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Noah ReidActor