Arthur (season 20)
| Arthur (season 20) | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States Canada |
| No. of episodes | 7 (14 segments) |
| Release | |
| Original network | PBS |
| Original release | October 10, 2016 – June 1, 2017 |
| Season chronology | |
The 20th season of Arthur began broadcast on PBS in the United States on October 10, 2016, and finished on June 1, 2017. In this season, Oasis Animation took over animation from 9 Story Media Group, and reduced the amount of episodes to 7 instead of the usual 10. This is the shortest season of the series, lacking the usual amount of 10 episodes that has been the amount of episodes in every season since season 4.
Christian Distefano is the new voice of D.W., replacing Andrew Dayton. Distefano was previously the voice of James in Seasons 18 and 19. Jacob Ursomarzo replaced William Healy as Arthur, and Samuel Faraci and Devan Cohen replaced Jacob Ewaniuk and Jake Sim as Timmy and Tommy Tibble.
Buster's Second Chance: After Brain wins a Science Fair, Buster begins to wonder how different his life would be if he was smarter. That night, after reading a book about time travel, he falls asleep and begins to dream about what life would be like if he was smart. However, he realizes that being smarter might have cost his friendship with Arthur. In the end, Buster is happy for being who he is already.
Fern's Flights of Fancy: After hearing about a writer's contest, Fern decides to enter. But when her story doesn't win, she decides to give up writing and get into sports instead (even though she isn't very good at it). George finds Fern's story and it gets put into The Frensky Star, which upsets Fern, but then she and George make up in the end.
Note: Marc Brown appears in this episode's introduction.
He Said, He Said: Arthur, Buster, and George are excited to watch a special Bionic Bunny episode titled "Su-Mac No More!", but not long after it comes on, the TV blacks out. All the meanwhile, D.W. and Bud are building a huge Tower of Cows, which Carl also starts doing. Arthur, Buster, and George all try to remember what happens in the special, but Carl remembers it exactly to the detail, and then the TV comes back on, ironically showing exactly what Carl just said. Carl says that was the only Bionic Bunny he had seen before. Arthur, Buster, and George are then disappointed that it wasn't as good as they remembered it.
Bud's Knotty Problem: Bud learns to tie his shoes after seeing a pair of boots that he wants.
Note: Marc Brown makes a second cameo in this episode, this time walking by Ladonna's house along with Amigo and Alberto.
Lend Me Your Ear: Mr. Ratburn has a complete change in attitude, much to Arthur, Buster, and Brain's concern.
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