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The Best Episodes of Arthur Season 8

Every episode of Arthur Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Arthur Season 8!

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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 8 Episode 10 - Sue Ellen Chickens Out
    7.9/10(62 votes)

    S8:E10

    Chickin Lickin, a fast food restaurant wants to replace the gang's beloved Sugar Bowl and Sue Ellen is outraged.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writers:Peter K. Hirsch, Peter Egan

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  2. Arthur Season 8 Episode 3 - Fernfern and the Secret of Moose Mountain
    7.5/10(45 votes)

    S8:E3

    The Elwood city kids are thrilled to go hiking, but when pro Francine is assigned to be novice Fern's partner, squabbling ensues.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Stephanie Simpson

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  3. Arthur Season 8 Episode 7 - Fernkenstein's Monster
    7.5/10(49 votes)

    S8:E7

    When Fern composes a truly terrifying tale, the rest of her classmates begin to fear her. Determined to win them back, she tries her hand at a being a fun author rather than a scary one.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Stephanie Simpson

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  4. Arthur Season 8 Episode 6 - Bugged
    7.4/10(55 votes)

    S8:E6

    When Francine insults the Brain, he wakes up to find out he has a bug's body,

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Jonathan Greenberg

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  5. Arthur Season 8 Episode 4 - Thanks a Lot, Binky
    7.3/10(46 votes)

    S8:E4

    When Binky is deprived of a simple thank you, he resolves to quit doing good things for other people.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Peter Egan

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  6. Arthur Season 8 Episode 1 - Dear Adil
    7.2/10(46 votes)

    S8:E1

    Arthur is excited to have a new pen pal named Adil and fantasizes about what life would be like in Turkey.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Peter K. Hirsch

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  7. Arthur Season 8 Episode 2 - Bitzi's Break-Up
    7.2/10(46 votes)

    S8:E2

    When Bitzi and Harry break up, Buster is sad to lose his favorite baseball buddy.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Peter K. Hirsch

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  8. Arthur Season 8 Episode 5 - Arthur's Snow Biz
    6.6/10(41 votes)

    S8:E5

    Both Arthur and Buster start their own snow-removal businesses, eager to rake in the big bucks.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Jonathan Greenberg

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  9. Arthur Season 8 Episode 8 - D.W., Dancing Queen
    6.6/10(43 votes)

    S8:E8

    When Binky and D.W. are paired up for a school project, they discover a mutual love for dancing, and decide to perform for the class.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Glen Berger

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  10. Arthur Season 8 Episode 9 - Vomitrocious!
    6.5/10(45 votes)

    S8:E9

    When Francine gets sick in school one day, she is reluctant to return.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Dietrich Smith

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  11. Arthur Season 8 Episode 11 - Postcards From Buster!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E11

    Buster, his father, and the Reads travel to New York City.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Peter K. Hirsch

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  12. Arthur Season 8 Episode 12 - Desk Wars
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E12

    Arthur and his friends are trying to get the best desk.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Glen Berger

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  13. Arthur Season 8 Episode 13 - Desperately Seeking Stanley
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E13

    Arthur sells his bear Stanly, after he thinks the Brain thinks he needs to get rid of the bear, and move on.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Cusi Cram

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  14. Arthur Season 8 Episode 14 - Muffy's Art Attack
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E14

    Muffy thinks that art is pointless and she has the sudden idea to put on her own Art Show.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Stephanie Simpson

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  15. Arthur Season 8 Episode 15 - Tales from the Crib
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E15

    When Vicita is upset that she has to give up her crib, D.W. tells her how she grew out of her crib and gave it to Kate.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Jonathan Greenberg

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  16. Arthur Season 8 Episode 16 - Flea to Be You and Me
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E16

    Pal and Kate meet a flea who's a circus performer.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Jonathan Greenberg

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  17. Arthur Season 8 Episode 17 - Kiss and Tell
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E17

    Emily got kissed by a boy in France. Now D.W tries to find someone to kiss her.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Jacqui Deegan

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  18. Arthur Season 8 Episode 18 - Big Horns George
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E18

    George's bad day gets worse when he comes over to Mrs. McGrady's house to sing for Koko Taylor and his friends insult his quiet voice.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Peter K. Hirsch

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  19. Arthur Season 8 Episode 19 - *Bleep*
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E19

    At a glass shop, D.W. overhears a word she doesn't know. D.W. is afraid to ask anyone what the word means, because she thinks that it causes people to break stuff. Arthur and the Tibbles warn her not to say it in front of grownups, or they will become zombie slaves (or at least the Tibbles say...). D.W. and Nadine put it to the test by having the neighborhood kid Vecita say it to her parents. D.W. accidentally says it to her mother while spying, and after apologizing to the neighbors, Mother tells her what the cuss word means. But the next day at school, all DW's friends are saying it. Here we go again...

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Dietrich Smith

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Sue Ellen Chickens Out" is the best rated episode of "Arthur" season 8. It scored 7.9/10 based on 62 votes. Directed by Greg Bailey and written by Peter K. Hirsch, Peter Egan, it aired on 9/19/2003. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Fernfern and the Secret of Moose Mountain".