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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 1 - Postcards From Buster
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    #1 - Postcards From Buster

    S1:E1

    Arthur's family has set up a trip to the big apple (New York City) they are taking Buster along so Buster can spend time with his dad. So when they get there (NYC) Busters dad is waiting there for Buster. So the next day Arthur ,Busters Dad & Buster aer planing to go to the Point to meet a band that Busters dad is planning on flying but on there way the Point they get lost all over New York. They visited many shops and they walk all over China Town and the Bronx. But later they find there way. Meanwhile DW is so excited about a broadway show and she wants to save money because she got the feeling that the show cost alot. So she starts to save money and other things but she got to the play just fine. But before thay went to the show they had tea in a nice hotel and DW imagned of living at the hotel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 2 - Meet Me at the Fair (Knox, Indiana)
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    #2 - Meet Me at the Fair (Knox, Indiana)

    S1:E2

    Feed the cows, take out the garbage, clean the house, all before breakfast?! That's part of life on the farm for sister and brother Lauren and Nathan. But as they show Buster, there's more to living on a farm than chores-like riding horses, driving tractors, and showing off their pigs at the County Fair!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Stephanie Simpson

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  3. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 3 - A Sense of Direction (Chicago, IL)
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    #3 - A Sense of Direction (Chicago, IL)

    S1:E3

    At the Sears Tower, Buster meets Farah, a 10-year-old Muslim girl who tells Buster about wearing hijabs, praying towards Mecca, and shopping at her favorite neighborhood Pakistani shops. Buster is intrigued with how Farah's Muslim parochial school is both different and the same as his own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Stephanie Simpson

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  4. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 4 - Buster and Beatrice (San Antonio, Texas)
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    #4 - Buster and Beatrice (San Antonio, Texas)

    S1:E4

    Buster meets 12-year-old Robert who has been playing Conjunto music on his accordion since he was five with grown ups who share this traditional Mexican-American musical form. In between jam sessions, Buster gets a lesson in real Mexican cooking and learns what makes a perfect taco.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Stephanie Simpson

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  5. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 5 - The Giant Pumpkins (Mt. Hood and Canby, Oregon)
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    #5 - The Giant Pumpkins (Mt. Hood and Canby, Oregon)

    S1:E5

    Near Mt. Hood, Buster meets some regular-sized kids who grow giant pumpkins for competition. He also goes mountain biking, extreme, Oregon-style with siblings Jordan and Ashley.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 6 - Among the Hmong (Madison, Wisconsin)
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    #6 - Among the Hmong (Madison, Wisconsin)

    S1:E6

    At a Southeast Asian festival, Buster meets Diana, Caitlin, and Rosie, who share the same last name and Hmong heritage-AND they all live on the same street! Buster cheers on the girls in a traditional dance competition and joins in on a family barbecue that includes Hmong foods and one of Buster's favorites, hot dogs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Glen Berger

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  7. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 7 - Sleepy in Seattle (Seattle, Washington)
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    #7 - Sleepy in Seattle (Seattle, Washington)

    S1:E7

    All this traveling has Buster frazzled, and in Seattle, he's developed a bad case of insomnia. Luckily, Buster meets Russ and Rebecca, who teach him Tai Chi to soothe his mind and body. Buster's newfound state of mind comes in handy as he catches flying fish with fishmongers at Pike Place fish market.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 8 - Up the River (Mandan and Bismarck, North Dakota)
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    #8 - Up the River (Mandan and Bismarck, North Dakota)

    S1:E8

    Following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, Buster takes a canoe trip with the Stenslie family. Along the way they introduce him to Norwegian music, language, and dance that make up their family traditions. The adventures continue with the Miller family who share their favorite pastime: motocross racing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Stephanie Simpson

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  9. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 9 - Rodeo Cowgirl (Houston, Texas)
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    #9 - Rodeo Cowgirl (Houston, Texas)

    S1:E9

    When Buster arrives in Houston, he is disappointed to learn that Texas isn't all cowboys and open country. Then he meets 12-year-old Tayler, a self-described "rodeo rat" and grand-daughter of retired African American rodeo star Cornelius Cleveland. Buster goes on an adventure into the heart-and history-of cowboy country.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Peter Gaffney

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  10. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 10 - Buster's Buffalo Round-Up (Rapid City, South Dakota)
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    #10 - Buster's Buffalo Round-Up (Rapid City, South Dakota)

    S1:E10

    Buster experiences the traditions, history, and adventure of South Dakota. Chris, a direct descendent of a Lakota soldier, takes Buster behind the scenes at the Crazy Horse Memorial. Buster also gets a close-up look at a South Dakota tradition with the Lantis family on a buffalo roundup full of cowboy adventures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Glen Berger

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  11. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 11 - Moose on the Loose (Jackson Hole, Wyoming)
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    #11 - Moose on the Loose (Jackson Hole, Wyoming)

    S1:E11

    Amidst the beauty of Jackson Hole, Buster is determined to track down a moose to show his friends back home. With help from some knowledgeable nature lovers, Buster discovers all that Wyoming offers: fly fishing, bird watching, and maybe even the elusive moose.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Glen Berger

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  12. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 12 - Rock and Roll (Boulder, Colorado)
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    #12 - Rock and Roll (Boulder, Colorado)

    S1:E12

    Amidst the splendor of El Dorado Canyon in Boulder, Buster climbs mountains-literally-and faces his insecurities. A group of enthusiastic young rock climbers show Buster how to overcome a challenge, one step at a time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 13 - Hoops and Drums (Lander, Wyoming)
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    #13 - Hoops and Drums (Lander, Wyoming)

    S1:E13

    On the Wind River Reservation, Buster meets kids from the Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes who teach him Native American traditions including drumming and pow wow dancing. He also learns about another important tradition in this community- basketball-when he gets to participate in a clinic with his new friend, Stephan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 14 - Swimming in the Desert (Phoenix, Arizona)
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    #14 - Swimming in the Desert (Phoenix, Arizona)

    S1:E14

    In Phoenix, Buster checks out the Brophy Sports Campus, an elite training facility for swimmers that Francine has dreams of attending. There he meets Deni, an accomplished swimmer. Deni shows Buster the ins and outs of serious training and also shares his dream of becoming an astronaut.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Glen Berger

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  15. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 15 - Good Ol' Tyme (Whitesburg, Kentucky)
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    #15 - Good Ol' Tyme (Whitesburg, Kentucky)

    S1:E15

    Just because Buster's traveling doesn't mean that he gets out of Mr. Ratburn's assignments. He and Binky must complete a history report, but Buster is in rural Kentucky where Los Viajeros are performing, and there isn't a museum or historical statue in sight. Luckily, Carlos and Mora introduce him to fiddlers Randy and Rossi, and clogger Catherine, and the report on fiddling, square dancing and traditional Old Timey music gets an "A."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 16 - Buster's Road Rules (Tucson, Arizona)
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    #16 - Buster's Road Rules (Tucson, Arizona)

    S1:E16

    Buster joins Carlos and Mora on a road trip through the Sonora Desert. En route, they load up on snacks at a Latin American grocery store, meet Ariana who plays in a local Mariachi band, and cope with flat tires and car break downs with help from expert desert dwellers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Peter Egan

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  17. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 17 - Bayou, By Me (Slidell and Larose, Louisiana)
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    #17 - Bayou, By Me (Slidell and Larose, Louisiana)

    S1:E17

    Inspired by the bayou, Buster sets off to capture the "Swamp Monster" on film. With help from 12-year-old bayou expert Dylan and other friends, Buster chases after the mysterious creature while enjoying the perks of bayou life, like crab dinners and catfishing with hotdogs!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Glen Berger

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  18. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 18 - Best Friends (Winchester, Kentucky)
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    #18 - Best Friends (Winchester, Kentucky)

    S1:E18

    Buster is absolutely positive that the latest Bionic Bunny comic book is his. But when Arthur insists it's his, the two best friends end up in a terrible argument. Luckily, during a stopover in Winchester, Buster meets two best friends, both named Katie, who remind Buster that friendship isn't just about the things you own, but how you care for each other and what you do together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 19 - Winter Gold (Park City, Utah)
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    #19 - Winter Gold (Park City, Utah)

    S1:E19

    At the Utah Olympic Park, home of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Buster finds out what it really takes to be an Olympic athlete. He meets Squirt, a talented and dedicated ski jumper who introduces Buster to the world of speed skaters, luge racers, and ski jumpers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Cydne Clark

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  20. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 20 - Star Search (Charleston, South Carolina)
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    #20 - Star Search (Charleston, South Carolina)

    S1:E20

    When Buster meets Justin, a talented 10-year-old actor, musician, and athlete, he decides to produce a documentary for Before They Were Stars. With his camera in tow, Buster meets Justin's extended family and explores Charleston and St. Helena Island, where Justin's family traces back its Gullah ancestry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 21 - We Are Family (Salt Lake City, Utah)
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    #21 - We Are Family (Salt Lake City, Utah)

    S1:E21

    While in Salt Lake City, Buster is invited to spend the day with of the Hirschis, a Mormon family and old friends of Bo. Buster learns firsthand what it takes to run a family of seven children, and he gains some perspective on the advantages and disadvantages of being an only child.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 22 - Buster's League of Champions (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
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    #22 - Buster's League of Champions (Virginia Beach, Virginia)

    S1:E22

    Unhappy with the newest movie featuring his favorite character, Bionic Bunny, Buster decides to come up with some suggestions of his own for the next one. He decides to do this in the form of a trailer, with the help of some kids in Virginia Beach who live in Trailer City. He assembles them into his very own League of Champions and gets a local church leader to help out with a puppet villain. Along the way, he makes a surprising discovery as to who exactly was responsible for one of the cheesy songs in the awful Bionic Bunny film.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Glen Berger

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  23. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 23 - A Bridge Back Home (Brooklyn, New York)
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    #23 - A Bridge Back Home (Brooklyn, New York)

    S1:E23

    While visiting New York, Buster travels with Carlos as the searches for his Great Uncle's oud. This was an instrument of his Great Uncle's legendary for its power to bring people together. Along the way, he meets a lot of new friends and spends time with a boy named James, who is an altar boy at an Antiochian church. Later, he takes part in a celebration with several traditional dances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 24 - Lost and Found (Guanajuato, Mexico)
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    #24 - Lost and Found (Guanajuato, Mexico)

    S1:E24

    Buster travels into Guanajuato, Mexico with Los Viajeros and his Dad and soon finds himself suffering a bit of culture shock. He's interesting in all the new traditions he's learning about, but is embarrassed at not being able to understand what people are saying in Spanish. He discovers that taking a little time to do some learning can help him to fit in better.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Gentry Menzel

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  25. Postcards from Buster Season 1 Episode 25 - The Music Mystery (New Orleans, Louisiana)
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    #25 - The Music Mystery (New Orleans, Louisiana)

    S1:E25

    Buster visits New Orleans and learns about some traditional African celebrations and rituals. He attends a funeral parade and meets the director of a choir. He also learns about messaging through drumming and dancing on stilts. All of this serves as useful material for mystery novel that Fern is writing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Stephanie Simpson

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Postcards From Buster" is the best rated episode of "Postcards from Buster" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/23/2003. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Meet Me at the Fair (Knox, Indiana)".