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The Best Episodes of Arthur Season 12

Every episode of Arthur Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Arthur Season 12!

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The show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Arthur Season 12 Episode 1 - Is That Kosher?
    7.9/10(58 votes)

    S12:E1

    Francine's convinced that she can fast on Yom Kippur just like her older sister. But then Arthur wins a free pizza party for all his friends for that very same day! Will Francine be able to resist?

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Allan Neuwirth

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  2. Arthur Season 12 Episode 6 - Bats in the Belfry
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    S12:E6

    Arthur and D.W. are thrilled when Grandma Thora lets them turn her attic into a clubhouse.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Susan Kim

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  3. Arthur Season 12 Episode 8 - Ungifted
    7.3/10(39 votes)

    S12:E8

    Arthur and Buster’s friendship is put to the test when Arthur gives away a present that Buster had given him for his birthday.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  4. Arthur Season 12 Episode 2 - Never, Never, Never
    7.1/10(38 votes)

    S12:E2

    When D.W's extra toys fall into the hands of the destructive Tibble twins, she worries that no one loves her anymore - until Arthur comes to the rescue and proves that giving gifts isn't the only way of showing you care.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Dietrich Smith

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  5. Arthur Season 12 Episode 4 - The Frensky Family Fiasco
    7.1/10(36 votes)

    S12:E4

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    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Peter K. Hirsch

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  6. Arthur Season 12 Episode 7 - For the Birds
    7.0/10(33 votes)

    S12:E7

    Brain is delighted when he learns that the green-tailed grebe, a bird previously believed to be extinct, has been sighted in the forests of Elwood City. He's determined to be the first to take photographic evidence of it, but becomes worried when Mr. Ratburn starts a bird-watching club.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Susan Kim

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  7. Arthur Season 12 Episode 3 - Room to Ride
    6.8/10(35 votes)

    S12:E3

    Binky really enjoys riding his bike, both for fun and as a means of getting to school and back. Binky is devastated when his mother forbids him from riding on the potholed streets after he comes home injured.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writers:Peter K. Hirsch, Martha Atwater, Ken Olshansky

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  8. Arthur Season 12 Episode 10 - On This Spot
    6.8/10(37 votes)

    S12:E10

    Arthur is thrilled to learn that Sitting Bull ones passed through Elwood City!

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Dietrich Smith

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  9. Arthur Season 12 Episode 5 - D.W.'s Stray Netkitin
    6.7/10(31 votes)

    S12:E5

    D.W. enjoys taking care of her Netkitten, but finds herself cut off when the Read family computer suffers from not one, but two computer viruses.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Matt Steinglass

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  10. Arthur Season 12 Episode 9 - The Chronicles of Buster
    6.5/10(34 votes)

    S12:E9

    Buster is enthralled by the new Collector's Edition of The Chronicles of Amayzzia, so much so that it seems like it's all that he can talk about.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Dietrich Smith

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  11. Arthur Season 12 Episode 11 - The Cherry Tree
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S12:E11

    Muffy will do anything to get a bouncy castle for her party - even chop down a cherry tree.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Leah Ryan

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  12. Arthur Season 12 Episode 12 - Matchmaker, Matchbreaker
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S12:E12

    Francine and Muffy play matchmaker with their siblings Chip and Catherine.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Allan Neuwirth

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  13. Arthur Season 12 Episode 13 - War of the Worms
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S12:E13

    Brain is always taking the fun out of Fern’s storytelling by correcting her facts. She decides to teach him a lesson by spinning a tall tale that he can’t help but believe. Fern convinces Brain that there are giant worms attacking Elwood City!

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Gentry Menzel

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  14. Arthur Season 12 Episode 14 - I Owe You One
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S12:E14

    Buster’s always asking Arthur for favors. One day he worries at the thought of having to repay them all at once, so Buster goes on a favor-repaying frenzy.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Dietrich Smith

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  15. Arthur Season 12 Episode 15 - The Blackout
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S12:E15

    It’s the hottest day in Elwood City, when a total blackout leaves its residents without any electricity.


    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Cusi Cram

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  16. Arthur Season 12 Episode 16 - Mei Lin Takes a Stand
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S12:E16

    Binky’s baby sister Mei-Lin isn’t keen on learning to talk and would rather stick to crawling.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Peter K. Hirsch

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  17. Arthur Season 12 Episode 17 - Home Sweet Home
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S12:E17

    No description available

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Peter K. Hirsch

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  18. Arthur Season 12 Episode 18 - Do You Believe in Magic
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S12:E18

    No description available

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Jonathan Greenberg

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  19. Arthur Season 12 Episode 19 - The Perfect Game
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S12:E19

    Francine is excited for Mr. Ratburn’s coolest assignment yet. He’s asked them to design their very own model cities!

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Elliott Thomson

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  20. Arthur Season 12 Episode 20 - D.W.'s Furry Freakout
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S12:E20

    D.W. finds a stray kitten and begs to keep it. After All, Arthur has his own dog!

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:David Steven Cohen

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Is That Kosher?" is the best rated episode of "Arthur" season 12. It scored 7.9/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by Greg Bailey and written by Allan Neuwirth, it aired on 10/6/2008. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Bats in the Belfry".