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The Wild Thornberrys S1E19 — The Dragon and the Professor
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The Wild Thornberrys•Season 1•Episode 19

The Dragon and the Professor

7.6/10 · 48 votesMar 30, 1999

Ranked #12 of 20 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Eliza will stop at nothing to get a look at the gigantic, fierce Komodo dragon that lives on the Southeast Asian islands. Her plans are halted by the unexpected arrival of her home-schooling teacher who forces her to ""hit the books."" Eliza plays a dangerous

Directed bySteve Ressel
Written byBarbara Herndon, Jill Gorey
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Lacey Chabert

Lacey Chabert

Eliza Thornberry (voice)

Jodi Carlisle

Jodi Carlisle

Marianne Thornberry (voice)

Tim Curry

Tim Curry

Nigel Thornberry (voice)

Flea

Flea

Donnie Thornberry (voice)

Danielle Harris

Danielle Harris

Debbie Thornberry (voice)

Tom Kane

Tom Kane

Darwin (voice)

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Steve Ressel

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Barbara Herndon

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Jill Gorey

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Episode Summary

"The Dragon and the Professor" is episode 19 of The Wild Thornberrys season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 48 votes, ranking #12 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Steve Ressel and written by Barbara Herndon, Jill Gorey, it aired on March 30, 1999.

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