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The Best Episodes of The Backyardigans Season 1

Every episode of The Backyardigans Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Backyardigans Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 11 - The Quest for the Flying Rock
    9.3/10(83 votes)

    S1:E11

    Uniqua, Tasha, Tyrone, and Pablo are Brave, Indiana-Jones-style Explorers, on a quest for the rare, legendary Flying Rock which sits atop Big Rock Hill. In a frenzied disco dash through the jungle and the desert, they race each other to see who can make it to Big Rock Hill first, and claim the prize.

    Directors:Mike Shiell, Bill Giggie
    Writer:Radha Blank

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  2. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 17 - Eureka!
    9.0/10(70 votes)

    S1:E17

    Uniqua and Tasha are brilliant dinosaur scientists, and Pablo and Tyrone are crusty, dusty prospectors. Join them as they search for a treasure.

    Director:Mike Shiell
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 15 - Cave Party
    8.9/10(72 votes)

    S1:E15

    Tasha and Austin, who live in the Ice Age, want to invite the Valley Cave People which are Pablo, Uniqua and Tyrone, to their cave on top of the mountain.

    Director:Mike Shiell
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 2 - The Yeti
    8.7/10(76 votes)

    S1:E2

    Pablo, a creature called a Yeti from the frozen north, leads the Unique, Tasha, and Tyrone on a chase all the way to his igloo in the frozen north. The Yeti loves to eat raisins and give snow bellies.

    Director:Bill Giggie
    Writer:McPaul Smith

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  5. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 5 - Secret Mission
    8.7/10(75 votes)

    S1:E5

    The kids are secret agents who must get past traps and obstacles in their search for a secret treasure located in a museum.

    Director:Bill Giggie
    Writer:McPaul Smith

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  6. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 14 - Castaways
    8.7/10(92 votes)

    S1:E14

    Uniqua, Pablo and Tyrone become stranded on a desert island.

    Director:Mike Shiell
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 18 - Polka Palace Party
    8.6/10(57 votes)

    S1:E18

    While Tyrone, the cowboy polka musician, heads play at the party, he runs across Uniqua, Austin, and Pablo. They all form a polka band while Tyrone helps them out.

    Director:Mike Shiell
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 7 - The Key to the Nile
    8.5/10(63 votes)

    S1:E7

    Princess Tasha and her servants must unlock the waters of the Nile and end Egypt's drought by bringing gifts to the Sphinx.

    Directors:Mike Shiell, Bill Giggie
    Writer:Janice Burgess

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  9. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 12 - Surf's Up
    8.5/10(58 votes)

    S1:E12

    Pablo, Tyrone, and Uniqua are surfers, searching for Tiki Beach, and its perfect waves. They travel the coastline, led on by a mysterious lifeguard (Austin). To the sound of Afro-pop music, they learn lots of rad surfing and dancing moves as they go. Will they finally ride the perfect wave?

    Directors:Mike Shiell, Bill Giggie
    Writer:Janice Burgess

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  10. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 13 - Race to the Tower of Power
    8.5/10(61 votes)

    S1:E13

    Super Villians Pablo and Tyrone, are trying to rule the world with their powers.

    Directors:Mike Shiell, Bill Giggie
    Writer:Adam Peltzman

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  11. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 3 - Pirate Treasure
    8.4/10(66 votes)

    S1:E3

    Pablo, Tyrone, Uniqua, and Austin sail the high seas in search of buried treasure. Someone will have to walk the plank. They set out in two different directions to search for the "X" that marks the spot of the treasure.

    Director:Bill Giggie
    Writer:McPaul Smith

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  12. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 6 - Riding the Range
    8.4/10(72 votes)

    S1:E6

    Cowboy Tyrone is headed for Texas to attend a hoedown, meanwhile Uniqua can't find her jump rope so she, Pablo, and Tasha head for the old west to find the theiving bandit.

    Directors:Mike Shiell, Bill Giggie
    Writer:McPaul Smith

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  13. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 8 - The Snow Fort
    8.4/10(62 votes)

    S1:E8

    Mounties Pablo and Tyrone defend their snow fort while ski patrollers Tasha and Uniqua search for someone in danger.

    Director:Bill Giggie
    Writer:Radha Blank

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  14. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 9 - It's Great to Be a Ghost
    8.4/10(61 votes)

    S1:E9

    Ghosts Tyronne, Pablo and Uniqua practice being scary. Tasha is the "unsuspecting stranger" they choose to haunt.

    Director:Bill Giggie
    Writer:Jonny Belt

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  15. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 10 - Viking Voyage
    8.4/10(50 votes)

    S1:E10

    Pablo, Tyrone and Uniqua discover adventure on the high seas as Vikings who meet Tasha the mermaid.

    Directors:Mike Shiell, Bill Giggie
    Writer:Adam Peltzman

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  16. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 19 - Monster Detectives
    8.3/10(61 votes)

    S1:E19

    Uniqua and Tyrone, the hardnosed detective, set out to Monster's Castle where Pablo the soccer ball monster has taken Uniqua's ball. They must make it out of the castle before they get turned into monsters.

    Director:Mike Shiell
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 20 - Race Around the World
    8.3/10(51 votes)

    S1:E20

    It's racing day and Austin is prepared. Unlike his friends Pablo, Tyrone and Uniqua, he has never won a gold medal before. Who will be first to the finish line?

    Director:Mike Shiell
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 4 - The Heart of the Jungle
    8.1/10(65 votes)

    S1:E4

    Tyrone, Pablo and Austin each play Tarzan as they try to help Sherman find his way through the jungle.

    Director:Bill Giggie
    Writer:Janice Burgess

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  19. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 16 - High Tea
    8.1/10(51 votes)

    S1:E16

    When Uniqua, Pablo, and Tyrone cannot agree on what to do, Tasha suggests a tea party - but it ends up being extremely difficult.

    Director:Mike Shiell
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Backyardigans Season 1 Episode 1 - Knights Are Brave and Strong
    8.0/10(91 votes)

    S1:E1

    Queen Tasha sends Uniqua through the misty forest to bring a message to King Austin.

    Directors:Mike Shiell, Bill Giggie
    Writer:Robert Scull

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Quest for the Flying Rock" is the best rated episode of The Backyardigans season 1. It scored 9.3/10 from 83 votes. Directed by Mike Shiell, Bill Giggie and written by Radha Blank, it aired on February 21, 2005. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Eureka!".