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The Wild Thornberrys S3E11 — A Family Tradition
7.5
The Wild Thornberrys•Season 3•Episode 11

A Family Tradition

7.5/10 · 36 votesNov 22, 2000

Ranked #10 of 20 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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Location: Ankarana, MadagascarThe Thornberrys are preparing for Thanksgiving in Madagascar when Grandma Sophie calls, inviting them home for the holiday. When Nigel and Marianne explain that they can't go home until they get footage of a fossa for The Foundation, Debbie throws a tantrum. Will

Directed byMark Risley
Written byKate Boutilier, Alice Miller
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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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Kate Boutilier

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Alice Miller

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Mark Risley

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Episode Summary

"A Family Tradition" is episode 11 of The Wild Thornberrys season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 36 votes, ranking #10 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Mark Risley and written by Kate Boutilier, Alice Miller, it aired on November 22, 2000.

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